Time for New Trucks....Seeking Advice

Very small company here in Georgia. I"m down to just two trucks but I am spending too much on them each month. Of course, that means missed days as well. We have a very light schedule. We only run about 440 miles per day, five days per week. All in the southeast. I have had the accounts for many years. Anyway....I have basically owned Freightshaker and KW in my 13 years in the business but if I'm gonna buy 2 new ones, I'm looking for the best deal on the best truck. I can't be buyiing a POS and I don't want to be working with a snake oil salesman. Any recommendations on a dealer, sales person, small bank for financing, and of course truck model (2021-2022) would be greatly appreciated. I did buy a 2010 International a long time ago...was definitely the worst truck I have ever owned. But maybe the new Intl. trucks are good. Let me hear your thoughts.
Thanks!

 

Midwest....Thanks for this info.
What do you have to say about an automatic?
You ordered two so you must already have one and like it or you liked it on the test drive.?
My guys are older and we run 13 speed and have for as long as I can remember. Don't know what they might have to say but it's my decision in the end anyway.
With the X15 efficiency and 12 sp. auto, what kind of mileage do you think you could eek out of that setup?
Our mile per gallon is God Awful....always has been. If we can average 6 I am happy.
Pathetic.....But our front haul is always around 44k.
If you don't mind me asking....Did you use local bank, pay cash, or dealer finance? I'm wondering if you could get 72 months.
Thanks Again

 

OK...will do. Thanks

 

Yep....I'm most familiar with Cummins and Detroit. That's good info. on KCMO...Thanks for that.