So, I'm a Driver...

[Tazz]

Hell I thought @rigjockey meant escorts like lady of the night stuff.

You weren't into that were ya @Squach213

 

[Squach213]

Lol No. No one wants me. Lol

 

[Squach213]

Well, I have now learned that company recruiters lie...

On the bright side I have a few other leads for companies in my area.

Anyone know anything about RoadReady?

 

[AK7]

See a few of their trucks,but know nothing about them.

 

[Squach213]

So, I kinda like the new Western Star... Haven't driven one, but I've watched a few reviews and they seem to be what I want if I go with a conventional truck.

 

[Tazz]

Oh c'mon we want to see the COE

 

[Squach213]

I'll run a COE if that's what life gives me, but the new Western Stars have some pretty nice interiors...

 

[Tazz]

Sell out

 

[Squach213]

Not a sellout. Lol

If I can ever afford to have my Scania, I will buy one, and it will be awesome.

In the meantime though, I think one of these would get the job done...

 

[Sinister]

Honestly.

What do you think of the drivers you saw when you worked for the company you drove pilot car for?

Personality aside- and i had those differences too...do you think these people were skilled professionals?

I'm asking for a reason.

The reason is that the people who have been driving a long time, are in fact, skilled professionals. Be it dry van, reefer, flatbed, heavy haul, etc.

Follow the advice you're getting on this forum. Period.

We're not stupid people here. We're not gonna steer you wrong.

 

[Squach213]

I think that they were great drivers. Shit, of even go as far as to say they are some of the best. They knew how to manipulate a rig like it was an extension of their body. I hope I'm that solid of a driver some day.

 

[AK7]

Even chuck norris.? Lmao

 

[Squach213]

Chuck may be a little different, but I've ran with him in some tight spots and he did shit I've never seen before.

 

[Sinister]

I think that they were great drivers. ****, of even go as far as to say they are some of the best. They knew how to manipulate a rig like it was an extension of their body. I hope I'm that solid of a driver some day.

Yes, Chuck too.

Thank you.

 

[Tazz]

The one thing to remember. Chrome does not get you home. Keep a rig clean, and serviced. But the shiny parts are negotiable.




And you are still a sell out for abandoning your dream over the new shiny stuff.

 

[Injun]

Not a sellout. Lol

If I can ever afford to have my Scania, I will buy one, and it will be awesome.

In the meantime though, I think one of these would get the job done...

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If I was driving truck in Europe, Scania would be my first choice. However, something to keep in mind with any Class 8 truck is something is going to break. It could be the most awesome Pete that ever graced the American highways...or an old beat-up Shaker Columbia. Something will break. It will need to be fixed. It will need to be serviced.

How much will that cost and how long will it take to get done? With a Scania, you'll be waiting a while. Parts have to come from Europe and repairs will depend on who knows how to work on it.

If you like European trucks, I'd suggest set your sights on something a little more common, like maybe a Volvo 780 ...with a Cummins, NOT a Volvo engine.

 

[Squach213]

@Tazz
I know. If it were up to me, I would have my whole rig painted with RhinoLiner. Lol

@Injun
I totally get that. I'm sure I'd be lucky if 1% of the places I stop at would even know what a Scania is. Lol

 

[Duck]

If you like European trucks, I'd suggest set your sights on something a little more common, like maybe a Volvo 780 ...with a Cummins, NOT a Volvo engine.

Before 2011 model year, Cummins is the better engine.

After 2010, the Volvo engine is actually better, mainly because the Cummins ISX with SCR emissions system is nothing but an expensive boat anchor.

 

[Injun]

Before 2011 model year, Cummins is the better engine.

After 2010, the Volvo engine is actually better, mainly because the Cummins ISX with SCR emissions system is nothing but an expensive boat anchor.

They've gotten the bugs worked out. Most of our folks are seeing 8.5 mpg and higher, with few to no problems.

 

[Duck]

They've gotten the bugs worked out. Most of our folks are seeing 8.5 mpg and higher, with few to no problems.

But can they accelerate an empty truck to 60 mph in less than a day?

Because Van Wyk's pansyass SCR Cummins trucks couldn't.