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What is the Ideal Peterbilt for a wanna-be O/O

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Bksanyangr9, Jun 21, 2016.

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  1. Jun 21, 2016 #1
    Bksanyangr9

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    Hey I been a OTR company driver for about a year now and I'm looking to transition to the O/O route. Doing research it seem that a peterbilt 379 (EXHD preferably) with a CAT engine is the best way to go in my opinion. My question is how much horsepower is enough. I don't want to get one with too much horsepower or too little. If I plan on doing reefer or dry van (flat bed and car hauling isn't an option) how much horse power is enough? 475?
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2016 #2
    Old Man

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    The best is one that has no payments.
    Cat may not be the best choice, but many love that yellow paint and have never driven a real cat, like a 1693, or 3406b.
    Never can have too much horsepower.
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2016 #4
    Bksanyangr9

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    Hahaha great answer
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2016 #4
    Md420

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    Honestly a aero truck would be better like a kw 600/660 or a pete 386
     
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    Lonesome

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    and this is your Favorite Trucking company WHY?
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2016 #6
    Bksanyangr9

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    I looked into KW, but I'm just in love with the Peterbilt look. I guess it all comes down to how they drive and feel.
     
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    Bksanyangr9

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    And I would prefer to find something pre admission.
     
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    Late 90s early 2000s 379exhd with a Cummins 355 rears,tall rubber,13 or 18 speed!
     
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    passingthru69

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    My favorite pete, one sitting in a trk lot for sale...
    As you can tell I'm not a pete fan...
     
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  12. Jun 21, 2016 #10
    Md420

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    No its about getting better milage and netting more profitable returns. A truck is a tool not to be confused with a hobby.
     
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