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Which for my 1st truck Volvo I Shift or Freightliner auto?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by transit443, Nov 8, 2018.

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  1. Nov 8, 2018 #11
    daf105paccar

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    How heavy will you run at?(gross weight)
    Average haul distance?
    How long will the driver stay out?
    % empty miles?
    What will you be hauling?(van,reefer,cans......)
     
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  3. Nov 8, 2018 #12
    transit443

    transit443 Bobtail Member

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    We di, however,r find 2 volvo trucks that are i shift.

    2015 VOLVO VNL670 D-13 425 HP XE PACKAGE !, I-SHIF...
    $55,950
    Mileage:
    588,470
    Engine:
    Volvo D-13 425 XE HP
    Trans:
    Volvo 2600NM 12 SPD I-Shift
    Rear:
    38,000 Meritor 209" 2.64 Ratio

    2014 Volvo VNL730 D-13 455 Hp XE Package ! I-Shift...
    $56,950
    Mileage:
    470,501
    Engine:
    Volvo D-13 455 XE HP
    Trans:
    Volvo 2600NM 12 SPD I-Shift
    Rear:
    38,000 Meritor 229" 2.64 Ratio
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2018 #13
    transit443

    transit443 Bobtail Member

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    no more then 44,000
    general dry merchandise trailers/containers
    we start off locally then nationwide.
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2018 #14
    Ridgeline

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    Wow.

    Do you drive?

    Your approach is all wrong.
     
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  7. Nov 8, 2018 #15
    transit443

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    Nope not all
     
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  8. Nov 8, 2018 #16
    Tug Toy

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    Starting out with emissions trucks with 500k miles will cure you of wanting to start a trucking company in a hurry.

    Good luck in your adventure.
     
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  9. Nov 8, 2018 #17
    transit443

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    We're not set on those trucks. We are now looking for Freightliner dd15 with an automatic. How good are the Freightliner automatics compared to the Volvo I shift?
     
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  10. Nov 8, 2018 #18
    Scooter Jones

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    LOL.
     
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  11. Nov 8, 2018 #19
    transit443

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    The only real problem will be probably having is with the DEF.
     
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  12. Nov 8, 2018 #20
    Scooter Jones

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    Yeah, it's really tricky getting the right nozzle in the right hole.

    But don't worry, if it's too big for the hole, just hold it back a little and let it run into the funnel receptor that way.
     
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