KENWORTH TRUCKS

[unkut2003]

So I just got hired in at a company that runs '94-'00 KENWORTH tractors. Now I'm not sure which year I'll have until tomorrow, but I know they have the sleeper and are mechanically sound! Question is, coming from only day cabs, what am I getting into here??? Are these good trucks?? Any known problems with em?? Any pics or advise is definitely appreciated.....

[TK THE TRUCKER]

Those year Kenworths are all basically the same. A 2000 probably has an integrated sleeper that's easier to get in to where as a 94 might have a removable sleeper that you kinda have to crawl in to. The interiors are all mostly the same layout except maybe it might not have the easy reach dash feature. Outside they will be similar too except for wheelbases and models, W900, T800, T600. You can find lots of pictures on Ebay and truckpaper.com 8) 8)

[unkut2003]

Those year Kenworths are all basically the same. A 2000 probably has an integrated sleeper that's easier to get in to where as a 94 might have a removable sleeper that you kinda have to crawl in to. The interiors are all mostly the same layout except maybe it might not have the easy reach dash feature. Outside they will be similar too except for wheelbases and models, W900, T800, T600. You can find lots of pictures on Ebay and truckpaper.com 8) 8)

Thanks.... I'm so eager to know which one I'm actually gonna be assigned so I can research it... 8) Do you know of any "repetative" maintenance problems with these models??? Becuase I'm on a % pay and would love to be on top of things!!!

[TK THE TRUCKER]

Do you know of any "repetative" maintenance problems with these models???

It depends on what drivetrain components it's made up of, engine, transmission, etc

[unkut2003]

Do you know of any "repetative" maintenance problems with these models???

It depends on what drivetrain components it's made up of, engine, transmission, etc

DAMN!!! HAHAHAHA!!! Well, it looks like I'll be waiting till tomorrow afternoon to find out! Its gonna be a sleepless night cause I'm too excited about this new gig!!!

[greg3564]

Damn, a 1994? I bet those trucks have seen their better days. Good luck!

[Sealord]

I think you should be asking why the company is still using trucks more than three years old. BOL

[bouncer]

I am new to trucking but will not be driving anything less then 5 years old if you look at the ave milage say 100,000 plus a year those trucks don't seem very safe imo.

[PackRatTDI]

I think you should be asking why the company is still using trucks more than three years old. BOL

Probably because they bought them outright instead of leasing them.

[GMAN]

I am new to trucking but will not be driving anything less then 5 years old if you look at the ave milage say 100,000 plus a year those trucks don't seem very safe imo.

I am not sure why age should be a factor in determining whether a truck is safe or not. There are some older trucks that are probably in better shape than newer trucks. :wink:

[PackRatTDI]

I am new to trucking but will not be driving anything less then 5 years old if you look at the ave milage say 100,000 plus a year those trucks don't seem very safe imo.

I am not sure why age should be a factor in determining whether a truck is safe or not. There are some older trucks that are probably in better shape than newer trucks. :wink:

It all depends on maintenance. Look at some of those big fleet trucks like Schneider and Swift. Most of those are only 2-3 years old but they look like they've been to hell and back and all points in between. They are held together with duct tape and a prayer. Then you have owner operators with 20-30 year old trucks that run and look like they just came off the factory floor.

[unkut2003]

Ok, so I was assigned a 1997 KENWORTH T800, with NO radio, NO A/C, and not very pretty to the eyes..... but it does seem to run well.

[Kenninn]

NO A/C?
How common is that?

[all18wheels]

Ok, so I was assigned a 1997 KENWORTH T800, with NO radio, NO A/C, and not very pretty to the eyes..... but it does seem to run well.

NO A/C!?!?! :shock:

that sucks. if i'm going to drive OTR or even local, id want to be comfortable.
i couldnt work for a company that was too cheap to fix the A/C in my truck :?

[unkut2003]

Ok, so I was assigned a 1997 KENWORTH T800, with NO radio, NO A/C, and not very pretty to the eyes..... but it does seem to run well.

NO A/C!?!?! :shock:

that sucks. if i'm going to drive OTR or even local, id want to be comfortable.
i couldnt work for a company that was too cheap to fix the A/C in my truck :?

Well the new boss asked if the truck was acceptable, but being it was all they had, haha, it wasn't like I had a choice..... so I did mention the A/C. He said he had a new condensor put in it not too long ago, but said he would get it looked at to see if we could get me some nice cold air! So atleast he's tryin to make it right???

[all18wheels]

Ok, so I was assigned a 1997 KENWORTH T800, with NO radio, NO A/C, and not very pretty to the eyes..... but it does seem to run well.

NO A/C!?!?! :shock:

that sucks. if i'm going to drive OTR or even local, id want to be comfortable.
i couldnt work for a company that was too cheap to fix the A/C in my truck :?

Well the new boss asked if the truck was acceptable, but being it was all they had, haha, it wasn't like I had a choice..... so I did mention the A/C. He said he had a new condensor put in it not too long ago, but said he would get it looked at to see if we could get me some nice cold air! So atleast he's tryin to make it right???

thats cool (no pun intended)
good luck . congratulations.
i'm still looking