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Daniel
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What truck would I drive?
Would it be a Mack Sleeper or etc? #truck
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Marcos Quiroz, CPA
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Marcos’s Answer
Hello,
Hope all is well. I highly recommend you first focus on your career path. Are you a company driver or currently looking to purchase a semi truck and become an owner operator. From experience, I would say you are better off purchasing a Kenworth or Peterbilt. They are the higher end semi trucks which are more durable and this is what you most likely see on the road hauling the heavy duty equipment such as machinery, wide loads, etc. In terms of a truck, I suggest you also consider if you are going to be working local or working over the road. If you are over the road, you will want something that will accomodate your needs and have a sleeper for you to have and have room while you rest. If you are a local drive and only planning to drive in the city, I recommend you purchase a daycab that has a short wheelbase so that you can easily cut corners and fit in tight spots.
You should also consider if you are going to be driving a dump trailer, flat bed, or dry van, cattle, etc. This will help you decide which truck to purchase. Most importantly, remember that all trucks are good, you just have to make sure to give it the maintence that it requires in order to not have to make any repairs on the road.
Best of luck!
Hope all is well. I highly recommend you first focus on your career path. Are you a company driver or currently looking to purchase a semi truck and become an owner operator. From experience, I would say you are better off purchasing a Kenworth or Peterbilt. They are the higher end semi trucks which are more durable and this is what you most likely see on the road hauling the heavy duty equipment such as machinery, wide loads, etc. In terms of a truck, I suggest you also consider if you are going to be working local or working over the road. If you are over the road, you will want something that will accomodate your needs and have a sleeper for you to have and have room while you rest. If you are a local drive and only planning to drive in the city, I recommend you purchase a daycab that has a short wheelbase so that you can easily cut corners and fit in tight spots.
You should also consider if you are going to be driving a dump trailer, flat bed, or dry van, cattle, etc. This will help you decide which truck to purchase. Most importantly, remember that all trucks are good, you just have to make sure to give it the maintence that it requires in order to not have to make any repairs on the road.
Best of luck!
Jones Damascceno
Truck driver
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Jones’s Answer
That depends. If you work for someone else then whatever they have available. If you’re planning on buying a truck I suggest you drive for a company and try different trucks before making your decision. I drive a Kenworth sleeper now. But if matters of looks, Peterbults are nice. If you want something comfortable and reliable, Freightliners are best in my opinion. It all depends if you plan on working local, regional or over the road. Over the road requires a sleeper truck, regional may or may not, and local can be a day cab.