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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:16 pm Post subject: Peterbilt Vs. Freightliner Vs. KW |
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As for the debate between Freightliners and Peterbilts I wonder if it can be justified by the following hypothetical example:
John Doe works for Joe Schmoe's trucking company. He is VERY happy there as they are an excellent company with great pay, easy loads and excellent driver retention. One problem is Joe Schmoe uses Freightliner trucks. John Doe comes on here extolling the virtue of Freightliner trucks when he really is just trying to be justifiably positive about his company. I wonder, given the choice, would John Doe rather be in a Peterbilt instead of a Freightliner?
The weak arguments I've heard for choosing a Freightliner over a Pete are sometimes quite humorous. My FAVORITE is "I don't want to look over a big hood." Excuse me but if you can't judge distance over the FRONT of your ride, how the heck can you back and dock and judge the BACK of your ride 52 PLUS FEET BEHIND YOU???
IMO Freightliners couldn't hold a candle to a Pete and contrary to some of your beliefs on here, I HAVE driven BOTH. Countless times on the CB radio I've heard everyone agree, hands down, Petes are better trucks. Quality, resale value, appearance, driver satisfaction etc...
Going to start a poll on the subject. |
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ironeagle2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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| I drove all the major brands Cornbinder aka International Volvo Freightliner KW and Petes. Flatout I could put more weight into my wagon with a Freightliner than with anything else. I routinely put 47000 lbs of lettuce into a 53ft reefer trailer behind a condo Freightliner yet a 379 Pete I could maybe get 44500 in the box without having to run 1/2 tanks across the country both trucks had the same engine gear boxes and wheelbase and basic setup the only difference was the brand. |
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BIG JEEP on 44's
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Location: Fixing something under my jeep
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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| If I had the choice between a 387 or a century I'd choose the 387 it has nice room inside like the century ...but rides much better than a century....as for driving any Pete or KW with a long hood...NO THANKS I don't like having to ...SHIMMY ...between the seats to enter and exit the bunk ...and what the heck is up with that silly step they put in most Kw's an Pete's you know that 5 inch drop they have going from the cab to the sleeper ...(Workman's comp teaser) :lol: ...And all those long nose Pete's and Kw's have the mid roof cabs ..nothing like getting in a hurry and coming just short of a concussion as you forget to duck entering or exiting the sleeper .....Another Workman's comp teaser as well ??? :wink: :lol: |
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GoldiesPlating
Joined: 23 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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BIG JEEP on 44's wrote: If I had the choice between a 387 or a century I'd choose the 387 it has nice room inside like the century ...but rides much better than a century....as for driving any Pete or KW with a long hood...NO THANKS I don't like having to ...SHIMMY ...between the seats to enter and exit the bunk ...and what the heck is up with that silly step they put in most Kw's an Pete's you know that 5 inch drop they have going from the cab to the sleeper ...(Workman's comp teaser) :lol: ...And all those long nose Pete's and Kw's have the mid roof cabs ..nothing like getting in a hurry and coming just short of a concussion as you forget to duck entering or exiting the sleeper .....Another Workman's comp teaser as well ??? :wink: :lol:
There's no drop between the bunk and the seats in my 379??? Although the passageway between the seats is narrow! |
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yoopr
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Driven or had every truck with the exception of Volvo and Kenworth FITS me. Western Star would be a close 2nd. Don't know how else to explain it.
I do Not care for Petes |
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BIG JEEP on 44's
Joined: 09 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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GoldiesPlating wrote: BIG JEEP on 44's wrote: If I had the choice between a 387 or a century I'd choose the 387 it has nice room inside like the century ...but rides much better than a century....as for driving any Pete or KW with a long hood...NO THANKS I don't like having to ...SHIMMY ...between the seats to enter and exit the bunk ...and what the heck is up with that silly step they put in most Kw's an Pete's you know that 5 inch drop they have going from the cab to the sleeper ...(Workman's comp teaser) :lol: ...And all those long nose Pete's and Kw's have the mid roof cabs ..nothing like getting in a hurry and coming just short of a concussion as you forget to duck entering or exiting the sleeper .....Another Workman's comp teaser as well ??? :wink: :lol:
There's no drop between the bunk and the seats in my 379??? Although the passageway between the seats is narrow!
What year last on I rode in was an 05 379 it still had the drop ..as did my o6 T-600 |
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GoldiesPlating
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Ahhhh I see. The one I last rode was an '07. |
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geomon
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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IronEagle,
You wrote:
Quote: I routinely put 47000 lbs of lettuce into a 53ft reefer trailer behind a condo Freightliner yet a 379 Pete I could maybe get 44500 in the box without having to run 1/2 tanks across the country both trucks had the same engine gear boxes and wheelbase and basic setup the only difference was the brand.
What advantage did the heavier load capacity offer you? Did you win business that you would not have had with the Pete? Did loads sit until a carrier like you came around that could haul that heavy load? If you charged by the pound then I can see the advantage. Thanks. |
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ironeagle2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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| When you get paid per 100 weight the more you can shove in the more you get paid. The rate difference Yuma to Chicago with the Freight;iner over the pete was around 500 bucks on the run quite a bit a change over a year. I do not know of anyone who likes to get paid less money to have that shiny chorme on his truck. |
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marcel27208
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Volvo's are the smoothest riding trucks. PERIOD!!! no debate |
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classicxl
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| i would prefer a volvo |
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Mackman
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Out of the 3 i would take a 379. But i really like the 9900ix. :) |
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LOAD IT
Joined: 02 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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geomon wrote: IronEagle,
You wrote:
Quote: I routinely put 47000 lbs of lettuce into a 53ft reefer trailer behind a condo Freightliner yet a 379 Pete I could maybe get 44500 in the box without having to run 1/2 tanks across the country both trucks had the same engine gear boxes and wheelbase and basic setup the only difference was the brand.
What advantage did the heavier load capacity offer you? Did you win business that you would not have had with the Pete? Did loads sit until a carrier like you came around that could haul that heavy load? If you charged by the pound then I can see the advantage. Thanks.
Lettuce pays by CWT!! |
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tag along
Joined: 26 Jul 2006
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Location: greeley colorado
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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| In the few years that I have driving,I only have run Pete's. The 379 is less roomy than the 387 and it's turning radius is not that great, but overall is a good truck. The 387 has alot of room and has a good turning radius. The 387 is like driving a car,and is also a good truck overall. |
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ironeagle2006
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| This contract did it was for raw matriel for bagged salads and the more weight the more we got paid. |
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