Pick-2024 KW, Volvo, Frlnr, or Intern which do you pick and why?

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  1. Knightcrawler

    Knightcrawler Road Train Member

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    None of the above. I will stay in my Western Star thank you. Not a piece of plastic in it. No squeaks...

    82" bunk. Me and my 2 dogs fit in it just fine...
     
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  3. fuller

    fuller Light Load Member

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    I'm pretty sure there'll be some plastic in there, unless you're operating something from the 1940's...
     
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  4. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    Volvo or the new WS 57X, either spec’d like the 9+mpg guys.
     
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  6. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    Not near as good as the I-Shift. Volvo have perfected the integration game.
     
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  7. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Buy the truck that has the best dealer support in your area. You're gonna need the service dept, and a shatty one could cost you a fortune
     
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  8. RebelChick

    RebelChick Road Train Member

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    Oh man, I’m with you on the squeaking! I’m in a 2019 International POS and it squeaks like a MOFO! I HATE squeaks! My buddy drove a Western Star and he loved it.
     
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  9. ncmickey

    ncmickey Road Train Member

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    To me, a truck is a tool. So whatever tool that is needed for that job, I’ll use. And as a company driver, I’ll drive whatever they give me as long as it’s safe.

    But I realize I am abnormal there… most drivers have a favorite. I think most modern trucks are basically the same so I don’t care..
     
  10. Nahbrown

    Nahbrown Medium Load Member

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    Owner op? I get a freightliner, less down time due to parts availability.

    company rig? Give me a Volvo- comfort and turning radius


     
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  11. Kshaw0960

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    Company driver, volvo. Comfortable and roomy. To buy and own, Kenworth. More reliable than the others but cheaper parts than the peterbilt.
     
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