Some numbers for new O/O

That's true. Too much time reading all the stories and opinions can lead a man astray. Add Facebook groups and you are all lost in the woods. It is good to take a break from reading comic books for a change.

 

I was talking with a friend of mine who was telling me about the repairs that were needed on the truck where he used to work. $9,000 for a turbo. Me? Borg Warner 1701702 for between $500-$1,250 and do the work myself or pay a shop a couple hours, at most to do the work.

 

Yeah that's what I said.

 

To each there own. Leased n fleased be told what to do. Or be your own man.

 

There are a ton of trucks I described for sale.

 

I've never been told what to do or how to do it. Neither have my friends at other good carriers.

 

I know that, but having something with fewer widgets and gizmos to fall apart has some attraction.

The downside being that the older trucks are significantly less fuel efficient compared to newer trucks, generally speaking.

 

True, generally speaking, but driven right, my W900L will get the kind of mileage I got in a 2006 deleted Volvo.

But you did say "generally".

 

This couldn't be further from the truth. No one tells me what to do. You may be confusing guys that do a lease purchase versus guys that lease onto a company with their own equipment?

 

Too many different types of engines, transmissions, terrain, load types, and driver competencies to make a firm statement.

However, I had a 2015 Kenworth with Paccar engine and Automagic 10-speed got 8.6 MPG over all the miles I drove it, for the last 6 months I drove for Steven's, 3 ish years ago.

My current truck gets 6.6 to 7.0.