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@Is-there_a-ChristianGod

2 жыл бұрын

I think someone is scamming people on your channel telling thing they’d win a car pay for shipping.

@elsalvador007

2 жыл бұрын

Your recommendation would be a 2014 or older Kenworth or Peterbilt. Did I get that right? Thanks

Listening to your presentation, it sounds like you are advising what someone should buy as a second or third truck in an established business. If I were just starting out, I'd scour the ads for a good cheap truck. I would buy something with the intent of keeping it a year or two before upgrading into something newer. I would also go for a pre-emission tractor without all the electronic junk, including the "safety" gadgets like auto braking and lane departure warning. Side radar for the blind spot is useful but having the brakes slam on when you aren't expecting them is outright dangerous. I have a 2007 truck on my radar. It has a Cat 13 and a 10-speed. It looks like it's new inside and out. AND I can own it for under $13,000 and pay cash for it. So if I pull the trigger, I'd be in my own truck on the cheap. I could drive it for a year or two and decide whether to keep it, get something else, or have it as a spare. 2290 is the same for one or two trucks. I'd put a 13-speed in it because I like keeping the engine in its torque curve...dropping a full gear doesn't always keep you there. I could use the C-13 for a core on a C-15 if I wanted to go big block. I've already run the flag for four decades. I happen to like being home every night and here in the Carolinas, there are plenty of opportunities to be home every night and gross $5,000 or more a week (plus FSC) running 400 miles a day, half of them empty. One guy runs an ad for $7,000 a week for 2500 miles. You could make more if you want to stay gone and live in the truck. My advice to a beginner or first-time owner operator: Buy something you can afford, even if you have to rebuild major components. Figure the rebuild into your purchase price. I have a $30,000 budget. I'd spend $12,500 for the truck and still have $17,500 in my maintenance account. New tires and brakes would cost about $6,000. Chicken lights and chrome are pretty but it's not always a beauty contest, especially when starting out. I like money so I'd stay away from dealers and find a smaller shop for regular maintenance. They will work with you once they get to know you and your prompt payments. Perhaps work you in when there is a waiting list elsewhere. Be smart, it's a business. One other thing. You can save about 30% by buying a truck in Canada because of the exchange rate. And most dealers will deliver it to you in the US with all the documentation you'll need to license it in your state and be EPA compliant.

@shameek419

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking same about a purchase of a Canadian truck im looking to but my first truck too this year. Im going to look into going that Canada route

@bbqsprinkle

Жыл бұрын

Please write my school papers

@stevenredman1582

Жыл бұрын

@@bbqsprinkle What courses are you taking? I have plenty of time to write stuff.

@reggaeriderr

Жыл бұрын

Is the salt and such not a issue if you go Canada route ?

@kingdoyy292

Жыл бұрын

​@@reggaeriderr not really, it is no different than getting a truck that ran all 50 states.

Seen the comment about the clutch not releasing. I drove a Ford 8000 many years ago that kept breaking off the clutch fingers . About every 10000 km we needed a new clutch so we often drove for 2 or 3 days without having a clutch that would release. They finally found the problem the bell housing was missing a brushing on one side so cross shaft was not straight and the release was running on an angle. That was after they replaced 5 or 6 clutch.

I am looking for a truck right now to become an owner operator first time and i really like your advice. You sir got a new subscriber. ✌️

I liked my Mack Anthem with the Cummins X15. Was a great runner while I drove it

Thanks for all your wisdom,and I really appreciate your advice.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! 😄

I’m graduating in software eng. but I can’t stop thinking about these trucks!!! I want to owner operate just to drive.

Glad for your info, always! Thanks Rayan!

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I have a lot of respect for you, have learned a lot from you, and grateful for all your content. I have also learned a lot about how to be a good and hard working man from you.Thanks for your hard work and everything you do.

@truckingandfixing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Loving the new format Ryan! Super informative

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! 👍

What ever you pick see about getting an aftermarket warranty it has helped me our alot I'm not a spokeswoman I'm just someone who had a good experience with them

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Warranty is good if they can get you in quickly, I didn’t pick on warranty, just pointed out the long wait for the warranty claim might not worth it if you are down for many days.

I have a 2016 volvo ISX 15 with a 13 speed trans going up the mountain in Pennsylvania goes up hills loaded like if I was empty got pretty good power

Appreciate your advice

That’s a awesome studio backdrop. Congratulations on your new workspace 👍🏼

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for your channel, as usual very helpful.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great and helpful info, Thank you Ryan for sharing 😊

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

GREAT SHOW. the new shop is looking good KEEP GOING

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David

I agree Kenworth 2020 and up are the way to go.

Like the perspective and break down

Great Content. Thankyou

Thanks for the insight. What do you think about 2019 Peterbuilt with Paccar engine? Do you know of any issues it might have? Thanks

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

You are the man thank you for being honest and straightforward God bless you kw forever👍👍👍👍👍💯🙏🙏😎😎💪💪💪👊👊👊🤣🤣

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you!!

Nice to know!

My favorite topic. Great content Ryan. 👍

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I have a MX13 paccar just got back on the road after 4 weeks waiting for a part that was on National backorder. The Ccv/ oil separator. Good video keep up the good work.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Stay safe on the road!

@stevenredman1582

2 жыл бұрын

Might be able to get and use one from a parts yard until a new one comes in. Used parts aren't always bad parts.

Agreed on availability on parts, “but”. Pacar has gone crazy on their pricing!!!!! Kw and Pete are controlled by PACCAR. I drive a kw and the local dealership is horrible and out of stock a lot. Worst issue is they have to order everything even lights. So down time is always a problem. Thank you for video, a lot of great content!!!!

Hey Ryan, thanks for taking the time out to make these videos. Have you made any videos about pros and cons & in's and outs of being a diesel mechanic from being the employee of a company like Paccar, etc to owning your own shop? If not, are you interested in making a video? If anyone else would like to chime on, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ✌🏽.

@truckingandfixing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. We are in process of making a video about how to become a good mechanic. I will certainly add the difference between an employee mechanic and owner mechanic.

@ItsNicolasNotNic

Жыл бұрын

No problem and thank you Ryan. We're looking forward to the video.

appreciate the video!

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment! Thank you!

Great quality, good work, keep it up✌🏼💪🏻👍🏻

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hello Ryan, Great information ...as always.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Solid info! Cummins is legendary! Drove a VNL with a Cummins in it as a company driver back in 2010 (long time ago). Pulled 44k up the grades strong with no issue, always got me home never left me stranded.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@jeffreycrowther1374

2 жыл бұрын

44k what a waste if you are not making money general frieght pays crap i just go from san Diego to Austin tx one way pays 18.000.00 this week

@megadope8457

2 жыл бұрын

He meant 44k LBS. Of freight

@stevenredman1582

Жыл бұрын

I drove a 386 Pete with a deleted 450 Paccar engine and a 13-speed. That truck would do the j.o.b. But I think being able to split gears was important, not having to drop a full gear.

@jessejames95f150

6 ай бұрын

Cummins still doesn't compete with a cat, too bad it's no longer an option

Thanks this was very informative appreciated the video plus I’m kw man myself

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Hell yeah bro that's why I fuck with you. Because you be making the best videos for truckers

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😄

Appreciate the information. Do you recommend buying a Kenworth or Peterbilt with a Paccar engine?

Seriously, if I lived near you, you'd be my "go to" shop. That being said, I did manage to find a great shop near me that shoots straight and has competitive pricing. My first (and only so far) truck is a 2017 T680 with a Cummins. I am glad I went that route because I at least have options outside of dealerships to get troubleshooting done. Definitely somethings to consider when purchasing. I love my T680 and would definitely buy one again.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan! I had the similar experience with my T680. Good reliable truck when I had it.

@droc5289

2 жыл бұрын

@@truckingandfixing what's your thoughts on 2015 kw t680 700,000 miles. Would you stay away from it. It has the isx15. It was also fleet owned?

@craigcross1504

Жыл бұрын

​@@droc5289 oh.... fleet owned. Large company stay away. small company probably good to go. small companies usually takes better care of their assets because, they are so dependant upon them.

@snipemagazine1286

Жыл бұрын

ours has been in the shop every other week. Never had any luck with Paccarr trucks

@stevenredman1582

Жыл бұрын

Different shops specialize in specific engines. I called Haggai in Georgia to see if they work on Caterpillar engines. They told me they are an ISX shop. I live in the Charlotte area but would limp one down there for decent service.

I first saw your videos when I was looking for information about Landstar. I've been a company driver since '95 and I want to become an owner operator. Your videos have been and continue to be the best place to get information so that I can get started. Thank you!

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck! 👍

@Dirtcake71

2 жыл бұрын

@@truckingandfixing Thank you!

@Mark-vu8ct

2 жыл бұрын

Check Blue Ribbon Logistics for good Landstar info.

Hi Ryan! I have the Cummins inside for ISX 15 do you know it’s gona work for new X15 ? Thank you!

I love the old Kenworth and peterbuilt trucks, I don't like the lane sensors on the new trucks

The best truck I drove was a Western Star 4800, it was a grate truck to drive, it had Detroit engine, The Cummins is my favourite engine ( you can sense quality a mile away ) I drove a Kenworth and they are confidence inspiring, I never drove a truck with a good auto gearbox, they always revved too high and had strange issues, there was a good Roadranger gearbox I used, I always double clutched , but I realise you need to be able to use them without the clutch to get them back to the yard when the clutch pedal doesn't work

Thank you!

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Only thing I think kw needs is the side bunk door like Peterbilt but all should have them makes it easier on the driver to not have to go through the cab putting the stuff you need in it in the sleeper like your food

@jimmysmith773

Жыл бұрын

I know the old Mack was built to work and last don't know about the new ones

I've been driving x15s as a company driver for around a year now, I've only ever had 1 issue with the engine. I think it's hammered out the issues of the isx

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience

@najn2372

2 жыл бұрын

@@truckingandfixing AWESOME video. Do both have computer issues? And.....whats the most common type or repair for both? Thanks Bro

@sandasturner9529

2 жыл бұрын

I wish Cummins would just make an x18- an 18liter, straight eight version of the x15. I would so buy one.

@hell_pike9150

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandasturner9529 that would be badass

Funny just watch one of your videos and you said freightliner. Pacar doesn’t back up their product. Been in all but Mack Volvo but out of Freight Pete Ken. Kinda lean more towards freight liner now.

ALL YEAH: GOOD 👍 LOOKING OUT 👌THANKS FOR THE GREAT SERVICE 👍 and Your INPUT"😅10>4.

If I was driving today, I would have spares of the parts that break down most frequently. You could have a box full of environmental sensors, oxygen sensors and a spare turbo actuator that you carry with you. If you can find a frequency analysis of part failure for your systems and carry the most likely parts that you will need to replace, you could stay on the road and make money. You don't want to have to stop because the mechanic is waiting for a part to come in. With the supply chain problems, you can bet the parts are getting to the big fleets first.

Great Video Ryan, I appreciate the information. 🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@reggieringgoldjr68

2 жыл бұрын

@@truckingandfixing You're very welcome Brother, 🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

🙏

Thanks for the insight bro! What are the best tools for me to amass to work on and service my own truck?

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

What truck and engine do you have?

i change my turbo on my truck every 30 to 50 thousand miles that's when they start having trouble also do all the sensors at the same time i have never had a breakdown in 10 years i think its just cheap insurance 2012 w 900 cummins 15 575 hp 18 speed trans

Company driver here been driving freightliners internationals for 8 years but past 2 years been Pete 579 Cummings. I love the ride power comfort compare to freightliner. Breakdown wise i feel like it varies from truck to truck. If i go independent deff Pete or kenworth

@Solitude633

Жыл бұрын

Are pete and ken good for otr? I new to this

All Class 8 truck manufacturers have been building progressively more junk since specifically 2008. The reason why modern Regen emissions trucks have the failure rate they do is because of the Chinese manufacturered electronic sensors, etc that make up the total package. The only engines I like, since CAT left the highway truck market, are Detroit Diesel Series 60 14L, DD15, DD16, and Cummins N14, and X15.

Ryan btw a create engine series 60 12.7, ixs or x15 or a 2020 paccar with 230k miles wich one would you tell me to get? Important decision

In this day and age . You need a high mpg truck . Like a Volvo 760 . A kw or Pete does 5.5 mpg . The kw 680 is nice though

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2 жыл бұрын

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What to look for in 2003-07 trucks.? Some people like to buy them why ? They kind of expensive for old trucks.

Thanks man

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Keep up the good work.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom!

Love my Peterbilt 587... my first truck like first love...

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

👍

If purchasing an ISX - 15 , pull the valve cover and closely inspect the camshaft .

Petes pull and ride like a dream!!

@Solitude633

Жыл бұрын

Which one's are good for otr?

I love Peterbilt 579 mid roof. I feel like it's the best over all truck. But the paccar motor is garbage and cummins ix15 is hard to find. And they dont last more than 600k miles. Any suggestions? What motor is better?

Thank you for all of the great insight. I'm not too far away from getting my CDL and I am thinking about get KW now I have a good idea of what to look for

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you to make a decision. 👍

@607as2

2 жыл бұрын

Wow.. gonna buy a truck with ZERO experience... I WOULD HATE TO SEE YOUR INSURANCE BILL...

@jeromes5141

2 жыл бұрын

@@607as2 I have 4 months cdl-a, 2 yrs cdl-b. Clean license.

@richkadn9013

2 жыл бұрын

@@607as2 speaking of insurance how much can I expect to pay for a 2015 KW? I’m 27 with 2 years CDL a, clean record

@chorbajiiski

2 жыл бұрын

@@richkadn9013 between 30-50k

I’ve been driving a DD15 for about a year now and haven’t had an issue with the engine. Can probably easily get to 1mill miles

@craigcross1504

Жыл бұрын

things change after 500k miles

@hudsondonnell444

Жыл бұрын

A high mileage truck is always going to have issues pop up. The automated transmissions have E-Coast mode which isn't good for oil pressure and flow at high mileage. So if you can't drive a manual transmission truck you need to watch oil pressure carefully at high mileage. My Cascadia has 744 thousand plus miles on it and it's about to get an overhaul.

What do you think about those new international hood trucks?? Please do a review on those. TY

@user-vg9yv6im2s

2 жыл бұрын

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I'll say this drive past a peckar,freight shaker or inter trash inal dealer and there are always trucks sitting outside the shop. But I most often don't see any trucks waiting for repairs outside a vulva dealer.

@ssingh8166

2 ай бұрын

but i hav heard volvo has alot of sensor issues..

@carlosdonestevez7532

2 ай бұрын

@ssingh8166 dealer shoo lots don't lie not to mention if you have issue with a freightliner any ta or petro is an authorized service/repair center same with international and loves. But a lot of places won't even touch a volvo, and they are still not piling up at dealer service shops

I am a company driver and I've driven comfortably as old trucks and comparable amount of miles on freightliners international Volvo and now Kenworth. I'm in I want to say it's a 2023 or 2022 Kenworth t680 and honestly I would trade it in and a heartbeat, for the international that I had Was the international LT. It had it their sheriff works like all of these trucks do none of them are perfect but overall I've actually had more down time issues out of this truck and more issues with the HVAC system especially when it's hot out and the air conditioning doesn't want to kick on. The automatic raising and lowering seat like I get out my truck to get out and look and mess around with whatever I got and mess around with and I get back in the seat and then I got to wait a few seconds for the air to build back up and put the seat back where I had it. Not to mention the warranty work this damn truck has had. And then for no reason I'm driving down the driving down the highway in Birmingham Alabama literally in the middle of the road something happened to my air and my transmission and I'm literally stuck in the middle of the road I didn't drive over anything I didn't drive anywhere I wasn't supposed to I didn't drive it anywhere I wasn't supposed to just all the sudden it just stopped working and of course that fancy little air ride seat then wants to sinks all the way to the ground when it loses air pressure so yeah bro I would never buy a Kenworth. As much as people like to talk shit on them I've had the best experience over my 4 1/2 years driving truck with nine different companies and damn it give me a damn Freightliner Cascadia. Media Western Star I haven't had too much experience with those guys yet but from my understanding they're basically like maybe fancier versions or some shit of the Freightliner Cascadia bro you can keep these damn Kenworth trucks

i'm considering buying KW with Cummins engine, what is the best HP & torque pulling dry van?

I believe they all good trucks the problem is the newest material is making this trucks aren’t good enough to last a lot more time,

Thnx god I am Cummins guy I have classic VOLVO VT830 with 1998 ISX 600hp signature Chrome valve cover ..

I think any X15 is a good route to go in terms of having the best chance of good reliability.

@user-vg9yv6im2s

2 жыл бұрын

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What's the best box truck to start a fleet with

Great 👌 show for information

@truckingandfixing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Resale is what’s important, and Pete’s probably matter more!

Thanks for great content but I was wondering how you would compare a Western Star to a KW or a Pete. I'm only asking because I don't recall you talking or making a video about the Western Star

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2 жыл бұрын

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@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear about them as well. I've driven all of them and the western stars are by far my choice. The leg room is the best in the industry.

@WildhareXXX

Жыл бұрын

Freightliner now owns Western Star. They are similar. It all comes down to personal preference. Same situation as Kenworth and Peterbilt.

How many miles can you put in Paccar engine if you maintain it good ?

Great video

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

so go with a cummins engine.. do you just prefer the looks of kenworth/peterbilt better? or is there a reson to go with them over something like an international with a cummins?? cause ive been seeing alot of petes & kenworths with paccar engines and ke worths vibrate so much that stuff starts falling apart (even though i do like the inside layout the best in them) they seem to rattle too much. more than other trucks

Agree with you on the Cummins engine all the way.

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@ssingh8166

2 ай бұрын

but i heard detroit & cat engines are more reliable...

I just picked up a 2003 Kenworth T2000 with a cat C12 and 10 speed. Interior is in perfect shape, motor is new, new clutch and radiator. Cash 11k drove it home 600 miles. Got around 10mpg empty. Not sure what to do with it yet. Just found out insurance has doubled.

Thank you

@truckingandfixing

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Cummings parts prices are out of hand. Just had to change out my turbo and actuator. Total parts were 10k. Ridiculous I'll run the old truck with the cat c15 and park the new one

@user-vg9yv6im2s

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you sir

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for commenting! 🙏

Thank you for the info Ryan! Would thus also apply to a day cab? Can you do an episode on day cabs if not? Thank you!

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2 жыл бұрын

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The worst thing I hated about having the paccar mx-13 ....I was stuck going to the dealership because of software nobody was able to really read or understand the codes and or perform regens or recalibrations ... Then there was the wiring harness problem to the scr system and other phantom problems I was in and out of the dealership every 2 months or so with $10,000+ bills it just got too much and I got rid of the truck...

@Deleteguest

2 жыл бұрын

Yea... I feel you, man. These trucks with Paccars in them are completely fkin useless. I've got the exact same issue with my current 2019 T680. Except instead of every 2 months or so, it's been a monthly thing for me for the past 3 months. I'm a day cab driver. It's had to be towed back to the dealership 3 times so far within the last 5,000 miles. You are SO correct about the phantom electrical issues too. Getting derated over the dumbest shit. I got derated over an "adaptive cruise control fault". I pulled over, turned the vehicle off, turned it back on, and it was gone and never came back. I also had a transmission fault when I tried to put it into manual shifting mode for a hill. It told me to stop driving to prevent transmission damage. Derated and pulled over on the hill... shut the truck off, turned it back on, problem gone. Roughly 4 other examples but you get the point! Paccars are nutless crap engines.

Not related to your pod cast. But do you have advise on diesel fuel additives? Thanks

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2 жыл бұрын

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I drove a 2001 freightliner classic xl with an N 14 commons 13 speed back in the day It was a sweet ride it was set up as a heavy haul by the original owner . It had been rode hard for 700,000 miles when i got it but after i got done going thru it I got a consistent 7 + miles to the gallon . She rode great worked hard people could not believe i had over a million on it with no rebuild on it . My only major issue was the sealed steering axle hubs .I once had an emissions test done on it for shits and grins and it shocked them .I was well inside of the limits of even new trucks of the time that was in 2013 .Just goes to show how important service and maintenance is . A few dollars up front saves thousands down the road.

@Dontex_r

Жыл бұрын

This right here, "a few thousands up front can save alot down the road"

@Dontex_r

Жыл бұрын

*thousands

@stevenredman1582

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely NOTHING wrong with a Red Top N-14. We had about 50 of them in our fleet at Roadway years ago. If I had to get a tractor swapped out because of defects, I always looked for one of them.

@LostNavigator

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2012 Columbia, Schneider glider, with over a million miles. I have put half of those miles on it. The series 60 Detroit has served me well. Oil samples are still coming back clean for wear metals. Saving for the rebuild when the oil sampling says its time.

Had my CDL for only 5 years, but in that time have been with 6 different employers driving all kinds of semi’s, manual and auto, old and new, Peterbilt , Volvo, Freighliner, Kenworth, International, all have their quirks. In my current job I’m driving 2022 Volvos . A breeze to drive but a lot of little stuff going wrong already, drivers seat moving around excessively, lumbar control button seat broke, electric mirror, speaker malfunction, hood release cable, power steering assist issue, to me this does not bode well on a brand new truck. Again these Volvos are great to drive but I’d be annoyed with these problems if it was my own truck.

@fuzznutz7182

2 жыл бұрын

Im.not sure were you think volvos a good Truck. The steering is way to soft suspension and handeling is awful floats all over the lane. The only thing I really like is the asthmatics of the cab. The quality of many of the parts on the truck are garbage. The engineer who designed that hood latch had his head up his ass.

@robbflynn4325

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuzznutz7182 floats all over the road?! I really don’t know what you’re talking about.

@Lyudtaru

10 ай бұрын

​@robbflynn4325 it really does. I hate volvos for that.

Thanks for the video Ryan. I never liked the ProStars/LT but I didn’t know they were that much of a pain. I like the older trucks & I really like older Paccar but do you think the older FLDs, Century’s or Columbias are worth buying? Just curious, I’d prefer a W900 or T600 but just wanted to know how the old Freightliners are.

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2 жыл бұрын

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@craigcross1504

Жыл бұрын

if it ain't classic, it's plastic.

@davehughesfarm7983

Жыл бұрын

Frightliners dash and cab is so much better..

what would your opinion be of newbies hauling tankers or hopper bottoms if they don't really want to be hauling a reefer or van?

@steveniedowicz8335

Жыл бұрын

I'm technically a newbie. I haul gasoline diesel Def. I think it's on the individual.

Thanks a lot Ryan. I like this information. Do you believe the price it will be decrease for trucks?

@truckingandfixing

2 жыл бұрын

The price already decreased. Probably will be more.

@stevenredman1582

2 жыл бұрын

Western Stars are part of Daimler which is Freightliner. Most specs and characteristics should be about the same. I think you are limited to Detroit or Cummins power.

Hey boss man. I’ve had my license over 2 years. I’m looking forward to buy my first truck. Where can I get the best prices on a truck? So I can get started on my own. And where can I get the loads? I live south of Houston Texas. Any advice and recommendations I really appreciate it. My plan is to do just local. Thank you

I owned three trucks last year. Just sold two of them. I kept the one I have been driving. 99 FLD with 12.7 60 Series Detroit and 13 speed Eaton. It was the oldest but the one that costed me the least to operate. God willing, it will be the only truck to owns and drive until I drop.Should I tell more?

@ssingh8166

2 ай бұрын

what were the 2 you sold??

No one ever talks about the total cost to operate. That is initial cost, up/down time, parts availability, parts costs, and fuel consumption. One might be easy to work on but it burns .5 mpg more than the other. Well that adds up when you do 100k or more a year.

So, buying an older truck isn’t bad? Cause I love the older rigs but I am new to the field and I hear some people saying buy a newer truck.

How many trucks have u owned....and u recommend kw and pete but spent the bulk of conversation talking about cummins...so I'd say either a kw or Pete w a Cummins? And what's your opinion of caterpillar

Kenworth and peterbuilt easy to work on? At least its not international those are the worst for me but freightliner is my fav. To work on over any other truck

How do you feel about a Volvo with Cummins?

Kw's and Pete's prior to 2000's were the kings. Now they're all basically the same

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2 жыл бұрын

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I just bought a KW with a Cummins ISX15. I’m having trouble getting the speed governor adjusted. I can’t go over 65, Can you help or anybody feel free to help. Thanks!

Sir, I’m going to buy my first truck, I know you like Cummins and Kenworths, but do you recommend me W-xxx or T-xxx. I really appreciate your help, is important to me Thanks