Which truck would you buy?

[biglentil]

Great info Helmsdale, im more of a truck enthusiast that takes the odd load in than a real trucker but here is my take on rears. The Super 40 is 225lbs lighter than a tandem 46k which ist that significant. For loading out of fields and soft yards 46k is the way to go.

Commercial grain haulers end up in sticky situations quite often I would think. Or at least they did when they hauled for me this may. A blown rear would be quite costly and always happens loaded and nearly stuck. I sometimes wonder how they make money, because when I pencil it out on longer hauls its tough to justify doing it myself even when I got the equipment just sitting. Labour, tires, insurance, FUEL, wear and tear.....

Being a trucker aint easy work, climbing in/out, rolling unrolling tarps, loading, driving safely and effectively, cleaning out trailers, backing up b-trains, dealing with issues. Not any monkey could do it.

[Herc]

Unless ur hauling for Taylor Swift, there’s no money in trucking….

[helmsdale]

Although, as a recent inductee into the sweatpants and Velcro club, I do take exception to the one piece of advice.
However, I will gladly bear that burden for the sake of my poor clutching knee which really appreciates the ultra shift. Even if the real truck drivers do laugh at me.

Tint the windows, and nobody will be able to see you lounging!

[helmsdale]

Unless ur hauling for Taylor Swift, there’s no money in trucking….

The surest way to become a millionaire in the transportation industry?

Start out as a (B)illionaire!

[BreadWinner]

We have 3 trucks and one has the 18spd ultrashift. Everyone thought it would be a lemon but it hasnt had any issues and I like it the best of sll of them.