Need tips on buying tractor and general O/O stuff

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TortuousAugur, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. TortuousAugur

    TortuousAugur Bobtail Member

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    Couldn't find anything on their website regarding purchasing a tractor, and they still haven't replied to my email, so I guess that was a dead end. As a starter, I'll probably try to find a Freightliner Columbia. A few of the drivers I've been talking to say they are cheap to maintain, and a little more fuel efficient (and doesn't look half bad with a mid roof).
    I looked at the glider kits and saw that I can get a current year model with a brand new pre emissions Detroit engine, so that will give me something to work towards later.
     
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  3. ruffrider

    ruffrider Light Load Member

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    I got a 05 Century with the 14l Detroit pulling a flatbed that gets 6.8 MPG which aint bad with the weight I pull cruising at 68 MPH. Just saying it can be better.
     
  4. TortuousAugur

    TortuousAugur Bobtail Member

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    05 century is what I've got now, but it's the full size sleeper for pulling refers and vans.

    I really like the look of the 587 from Peterbilt. Hopefully they will be offered as a glider later down the road, when I'm in the market for one.
     
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