20
For every two Peterbilts you buy, they should throw in a free tow truck.
Here's what I think ...
- Thread starter Michael Ludwig
- Start date
20
20
20
Wish this site had a dislike option. I've had Maxxforce, can't imagine anything worst.
20
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA .... Thanks Jim ... you're a beacon of inspiration .... LOL
I have 7 of them in the fleet ... 4 of them are in the shop !!!
Really, I'm crying inside ;(
I have 7 of them in the fleet ... 4 of them are in the shop !!!
Really, I'm crying inside ;(
We bought 3 and have kicked ourselves over a hundred times. No support from Peterbilt corporate, just bring it to one of their shops for their enormous bills to be paid, only to drive it 30 miles for the check engine light to come back on. The shops are making tons of money on this deal but not selling very many. I spoke to a guy who had a full maintenance lease for their Petes' but said the equipment was down so much that they couldn't make money with them.
30
I've got a 2014 Pete Day cab with a wetline (special for 1 customer) that I would sell today if someone would want it.
20
That's the latest problem with them. They're stupid expensive to buy new and no one wants them when they are used.
Remember when they actually used to build a good truck !!!
Remember when they actually used to build a good truck !!!
30
I'm really surprised to hear this about Peterbilt.. They were, along with KW, THE premium brand.. unless you had the money to buy a Marmon. I guess there's a good reason why every second truck you see on the highway now is either a Freightliner Cascadia or Volvo..
20
That's our fleet.. Except a couple LT's / Pro-Star as International was the only people who would take a Maxxforce as a trade.
20
2
30
LOL and as they say real men are born with a Peter they don't need one built!
You pay for the name and nothing else. At one time a real nice truck now just a name.
20
Nothing personal, because I really don't know you, but Peterbilts are for guys with tiny dicks and an aversion to making money.
This morning, the tally is now 5 out of 7 in the shop.
20
I have new Freightliners that get the same mileage. Problem with vintage equipment is the constant upkeep, getting replacement parts, and finding 11R24.5 rubber.
For the '99 and older stuff I would think you should be able to find lots of "end-of-career" drivers that don't want to do e-logs.
Of course the truck still needs to have HVAC, Bose seats, AM/FM/CD/USB/Satellite radio, a fridge, a 120" bunk, an APU, chrome/stainless/polished everything, and a CB that will skip to Hong Kong and back ... LOL
Love the old truck in your avatar too ... what is it ?
For the '99 and older stuff I would think you should be able to find lots of "end-of-career" drivers that don't want to do e-logs.
Of course the truck still needs to have HVAC, Bose seats, AM/FM/CD/USB/Satellite radio, a fridge, a 120" bunk, an APU, chrome/stainless/polished everything, and a CB that will skip to Hong Kong and back ... LOL
Love the old truck in your avatar too ... what is it ?
5
Just curious from some of the larger fleets what are the more reliable brands that you are running? Of course everyone has a nightmare unit.
We have a handful of Internationals ('13+) that we have had pretty good success with. There have been some stupid emissions stuff, but overall they are up and down the road every day. Quick turnaround from our dealer has helped.
We have a handful of Internationals ('13+) that we have had pretty good success with. There have been some stupid emissions stuff, but overall they are up and down the road every day. Quick turnaround from our dealer has helped.
The parts department is out in the back 40. If Freightliner doesn't have the part in stock, odds are, there is one out back. Running LP 22.5 rubber around here. No full height. And the whole fleet is on peoplenet e-logs. The '99 is the oldest highway truck we are running, the driver loves it. He's refused to transition to the new ones. Wish we had others who felt that way! lol
Truck in my avatar is a 1961 Mack B-61. It is out back as well, want to restore it one of these days. Two stick Tri-plex transmission. And a little heater the size of a Kleenex box on the passenger side of the cab. When trucks were trucks, and men were men! lol