Re: Medium Duty Trucks for Tractor Hauling

Posted by DL on October 30, 2004 at 19:50:13 from (204.227.221.189):

In Reply to: Medium Duty Trucks for Tractor Hauling posted by Mydeere on October 29, 2004 at 19:19:22:

I've been driving an F550 for more than 4 years now... looks like, and is licensed like a regular pick-up. I did a little research with my insurance company a few months ago... switched over to a commercial vehicle policy on that truck (not my other pick-ups or the wife's car) and saved about 40% over what I had been paying (which was already a lot less than some of my buddies pay)... fuel mileage is (I think) respectable (for such a large truck) at 12 - 15 mpg... depending on conditions. Mileage really doesn't change from city to hi-way, but changes slightly with the season as the diesel blends change...also found it did much better on the east coast than it does in mountain country. Pulls ANYTHING pretty well.
As a couple of others have stated, I too, found a deal on a heavy truck... a vintage Freightliner that is in exceptional condition. I licensed it as a regular truck, went on the commercial insurance policy, and I don't need a CDL as long as I stay within 150 miles of home... although the nice lady at DMV told me that as long as I don't cross state lines I shouldn't have any problems. The old girl gets better than 10 mpg, and with a recon Cummins N-14, will pull absolutely ANYTHING I'll ever need to pull. I also found a deal on a 40' flatbed trailer, and all is well. Tires are about the only down side... they're not all that expensive per tire (found some new ones for about $250 ea)... but when you have to buy 8 at a time, it can add up! All in all, I'd recommend a heavy truck to anyone who is serious about hauling heavy loads... ya gotta do your home work (to learn the regs about securing loads, etc) but it is by far the safest and most efficient way to go!!! HTH!
Regards, DL

Follow Ups:

• Re: Medium Duty Trucks for Tractor Hauling Glenn/Mn 05:51:12 10/31/04 (2)
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  • Re: Medium Duty Trucks for Tractor Hauling T_Bone 06:28:38 10/31/04 (0)

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