The reason that you are having no trouble with the truck is you, the way you drive, the way you load, the way you do your daily maintenance. You care about your truck, if you bought a couple more trucks and hired in drivers then chances you'd start having trouble.
Next door neighbor is an O/O who is running a 1992 Pete, he is religious about his maintenance and upkeep. He has his own runs (not leased to anyone), but you can set your watch by him on a weekly basis. He bought a second truck (put his brother in it) and has nothing but problems with a four year newer truck (same model), he has not gotten the TLC message that his brother has put out and the 'new' truck spends a lot of time parked for minor problems, but he is one of 'climb in it and go guys.'
hardtime truckin I always thought these trucks were already dead I see them a lot 1990's trucks under $10k with like 1 Million or more miles I thought they are parts trucks
sheldon blankenship There are a few up here in Canada. I don't have my license but I've seen a lot for under $15k that look great and obviously still run. Older is easier to fix and less electronic motor
I run a 1987 Peterbilt 377 with a 425 CAT 3406b, married to a 15sp with deep reduction. It gets a full oil and filter change every 30days......rears and tranny are full synthetic. This old horse hasn’t skipped a beat. I run west coast inc Cali and have never encountered any issues with the Police or DOT....she just aced a level 1 two weeks ago and the DOT guy shook his head and told me it’s in better shape than 80% of the newer trucks on the road. The key is maintenance and I mean regular maintenance. Nothing wrong with old iron.....it ain’t cool unless it’s old school 😉
I run a 1999 international with a C12 Cat . The oldest Tractor in our company fleet and the best running as far as I am concerned. That’s all the driver 😉 respecting my old tractor. It is not pretty but it’s a good hard working tractor. When I open the hood I can see and find everything that what I like most about the older equipment as well as they are much easier to work on. I have driven new equipment also but I have yet to be impressed with anything.
Lilly Trucker I have a 2003 Freightliner with a cat C12/375 horsepower tractor unit I made a 14 foot deck that fits on The back lock in with the fifth wheel . I can remove with crane in 15 minutesGot a palFinger crane 61 feet of reach. Best running engine awesome power for fuel economy. paid $30,000 in 2008. One of the best investments I’ve made. I made over$ 250,000 since I bought it. no major problems. And that’s not my day job.
I used to run a 379L for a guy close by for a few years. That truck had a 3406E 15speed turned to 600hp. That thing consistently got 6.8 mpg running 65-75mph hauling loads up to 106,000. Hell of a nice ride. Another one a ant eater kw 1989 same exact except it was a day cab. Another fine example of a great workhorse. It didn't cost much to run. Hardly ever broke down until the engine got over that magic million miles.
I run a 1984 peterbuilt 359 ext hood with a 400 big cam cummins and 15 speed guess what been running strong. A little slow up the mountains but I run good and truck runs EVERY DAY
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Let them laugh I drive a 1988 Freightliner Cabover, one day when it got so cold all the new trucks froze up and broke down, I did their loads and my loads the old cabover was getting done, still have it. I had it on with West Motor Freight they will hire old trucks.
Brotherman I have a 93 I rebuild you need any parts I found Kenworth has the best prices. Make sure you keep your eye on the gauges, you'll be alright. Most of the ones that laughed never drove a real truck anyway.
I run an older B model show truck myself. I've spent money on the cosmetics for pride in the industry. I have customers call me wanting to haul their equipment because of they are proud to have me show up. I pull RGN so it makes a big difference because you're on a more personal level with the customer but I will say chrome will get paid.
Let them laugh, all the way to idaho where their emissions system fails, puts them in limp home mode, and they had to do 25mph in their shiny new cascadia until the next rest stop 65 miles away...... Then they can call for a tow.... Meanwhile, you will just keep on truckin'.
JimsEquipmentShed old semis and especially Petey's are some of the best trucks you can work with mechanical engines all that good stuff none of the fancy-schmancy shity computer electronic technology junk everything brand new practically is the truck this guy used is definitely something proven reliable
I have been working on road tractors for many years, I graduated diesel school in 1990. Back then you either had a 855 Cummins or a 3406 Cat usually backed up with a 13 speed road ranger. Today I work for a International dealership, now keep in mind I graduated diesel school before most of the guys I work with were born. The first problem is you can't do anything without a lap top computer and the software to talk to the computer; Even for A/C repairs on Internationals. Next comes the electronics and aftertreatment systems, not to mention auto shift. The industry has changed a lot and is continuing to change, I'm not sure if it's for the better or worse; From my point of view it's a nightmare that won't go away. The funny part is these kids that can use the computer so good don't have a clue about how to fix something old school. While I suppose that makes me the old guy in the shop I still work circles around these kids, even on the electronic stuff now. I had to learn that all over again because I spent 10 years working on heavy equipment at a landfill that didn't have all that junk. Their isn't a whole lot that I haven't worked on over the years, yet I sure miss a two stroke Detroit. So if you ever find yourself in Ashland Virginia, I work for Rush Truck Center; And I can hook a brother up. LOL
I own a construction company. I have a small Fleet of one ton trucks they are all either 1st Gen 12 valve Cummins, or 7.3 IDI Fords. No computers, no BS. I do all my own maintenance and repair, and my trucks virtually never go down in the field. When I Say Never, I mean less than once a year. Then I see my contractor friends with their brand new trucks in the shop because the computer won't stop brain farting and the trucks too complicated for them to work on. I've also never made a car payment in my life
If anyone thinks that a 90 KW is old...I have a 79 "Jimmy" General leased to a small company. I also own a 06 Classic XL and 3 newer Shakers. They're all great trucks but I rotate driving the Jimmy n the Classic. The Jimmy is 8v92ta Detroit powered while my Shakers are Cummins N14s. Yes...the newer ones are more comfortable w/bigger sleepers n all that but I still love my Jimmy! I inherited him from my dad n restored him myself. That 2 stroke Detroit sounds great through 8s!!
Don't sell that Jimmy, pal! I'm no big fan of the noise that those old detroit's make, but I'd run coast to coast with'em any day. Of course, I hope to have a 359 with 6x4 twin stick and 3-speed rears. Hope you can catch me and my 1693!
I work for a freight shipping company as a dock worker / freight loader. The company has like 8 brand new trucks, five 1990s - late 2000 model trucks. Half of the newer trucks have problems with oil leaks, air compressor usually leaking on its lines and what not.
A Driver who I rode with to get an idea of trucking, had 35 years accident free. He drove for a company that was all older equipment. In the years I knew him, he never had a truck leave him on the side of the road, except when a turbocharger blew on it. He was towed to a truckstop and had the engine opened up and ready for the new one his boss dropped of after a days travel to reach the rig. A few hours later they both headed home. It was sold as a used rig, with some 1.2mil miles. I never entered the business. You have my respect for the work you do.
Hi I'm not a trucker and just found your channel by accident in a recommended viewing. You are 100% right running that truck, I work repairing older pre computer and emissions farm equipment for guys,the new generation tech's have no clue about diagnosing the old school ways. we have a family grain and livestock farm to the newest tractor is 2000 year with no computers either. This new agricultural stuff with computers and smurf piss injections crazy for being unreliable and expensive to fix to. I can't believe some of the horror stories from guys that still run the older tractors with the new stuff. The repair bills are regularly worth more than half what I paid in finance for my whole tractor or what their old reliable ones worth . Lots of them are now going to a 3 year lease so they don't own the newer crap when the warranty's out . Our neighbor here in Manitoba was an owner operator with a contract from Saskatchewan to Texas every week. He got a new truck the cheap part of his bills was new tires, Turbo's were more throw away than tires and filters.The cab leaked in the rain plus the other issues. So when he paid the repairs and maintenance he couldn't do he drove for fun pretty well. The truck before this he wore out and figured the new one would be cheaper to run Wrong!. He sold that new truck and totally rebuilt a pre emissions unit. he ran that 2 years then the contract company cut him off after 15 years with them, could be they didn't like the older truck. He sold the outfit and now works in a feedlot M-F 7.30 am- 5 Pm if they aren't busy. He said if he gets the urge he can drive a cattle truck locally for them, but he'd never go back to what he did before now with a new truck. Thanks for sharing your job with us Take care out there.
I did the same, old equipment, cheap insurance, and no payments. I pulled a lowboy, only hauled oversize and ran 48 states. I did my own repairs, including engine & transmission rebuilds, so I was not concerned about a breakdown 2,000 miles from home. Didn't spend money on paint & chrome, I had a family that was more important. Guys I worked with running new trucks always complained because I never hauled cheap freight. They were sometimes forced to because a huge payment came due every month. I simply told dispatch I could stay home and go broke. Call me when you have something worth hauling. A friend is still running a 1966 cabover throughout 48 states, hauling heavy and oversize loads. You sound like you've figured it out, Happy Trucking. The only advice I have is be sure to fund your retirement plan as much as possible every month and be aggressive with your mix of funds. Periodically re-balance & avoid things like precious metals. If you have a wife & kids buy life insurance worth at least five years income.
Let them laugh. I have a 1975 cabover Mack that is currently under restoration. It has a 300+ with a 5 speed and it will have a 4 speed auxiliary added to it. When it is done I'm going to work it every day. I will be pulling an end dump with it.
Opinion's are like butt holes, everyone's got one, and, nobody appreciates yours as much as you do. When someone else pays my bills, that's when I'll start following their opinions. I'm with you 100% on the "old trucks" school of thought as well as, if you want to lease your truck to someone, do it with a "Mom & Pop" company...but, be careful, there are many of them who try to take advantage of O/O. I do not lease on to anyone. Most companies DON'T want to lease on anything beyond a certain year. If you ask why, they'll usually say "its an insurance thing". To my way of thinking, that's just an excuse. I run old equipment. I have NEVER had a problem getting my insurance company to cover it. I run my OWN authority. It's not hard to get and keep authority. It costs money, yes. You also have to be able to find work. But, again, that is NOT a huge problem to do. But, you have to be willing to do something more than just hold a steering wheel. Most carriers want you to be able to plug in an ELD. Landstar has required ELD's in BCO leased trucks for at least the last few years. BUT, you can STILL haul Landstar loads with your own authority. I will lease on high-caliber owner ops with older trucks. Money is money. Feel free to contact me.
I think the reason you are successful is because you have a business plan and are following the business plan. Your business plan is needing constant "adjustment", this is normal. I work for a company, now 175 years of success and proven growth, and this organization never wavers form it's long standing business plan. Way to go Brotherman Trucking!!!
Yep the state of California is 1 of those states that says you can't enter their state in any truck older than 3 years old. Mechanical trucks are the only way to go. You don't need Uncle Sam & everybody else looking over your shoulder all the time while out on the road. I run all over this country for over 35 years & only made a check call 1 & sometimes 2 times a day.
That doesn't sound moral or legal to me, sounds like classism to me in every way possible. Also, prices of everything would increase because transportation rates would have to go up because of such silly regulations, it will be a big demand not so much supply for trucks/drivers. Not everyone wants a second mortgage payment that may even be bigger than their house mortgage.
I run a 1995 Pete 379 with 3406 b Cat engine ( all mechanical) and pull a 1992 Fruehauf fuel tanker, truck works every day.I was inspected a while back the officer told me that my truck was in better shape than a lot of the newer ones he has inspected.Old school iron is the way for me
At this shop I used to be a mechanic at, we had this 90s international that was mechanical. I remember when we were in negative temps that truck would always start no matter how cold. We would spend hours trying to get all the newer trucks running.
Old is the way to go I own a 1986 Pete 359 exhd with a built 3406 cat my dad has a 1978 kenworth w900a exhd with a 3406 cat we haul produce and can run circles around all these emissions controlled Cascadias and prostars you couldn't pay me enough to get into these new truck's
Mechanical is always best. Tried and true, keeping you an honest driver. Never have an issue as long as you take care of her and when you do have one, the truck will tell you wuthout the aid of computer bullshit. That heart will keep going and the fuel milage possibly better then the new ones. I been trying to get my hands on one so its become a farm/show truck for cattle, dump, and flatbed trailers i plan on getting.
Had a newer truck, $71.000.00 repairs in 1 1/2 years. Almost gave it away to get rid of it. Bought a 1998 KW W900, 12.7 Detroit, 18 speed. That truck brought me back from near bankruptcy and,did me very well for 7 years.
Man, great piece of mind from an open one. Sometimes less to go wrong is good. I just got 72 stock c 10 - same reactions ! Problem is people don’t know that they don’t like participation sometimes. Like an apple tree - you need to see - hear - and prune it to thrive in fruit production. I just build things- and need to be mobile - found this random suggested video- subbed. Great attitude . Peace brother!
Not a thing wrong with it as long as you don't drive it like you stole it, and keep up with maintenance. I run a 94 Mack Ch 60 in sleeper I've owned her since new still "makin bacon".Running flatbed btw
I absolutely agree with you. My fleet shop went electronic with new truck engines and trucks. I prefer the older Peterbuilt waste trucks. So many new unwanted problems now especially with fuel delivery systems and less room for big hands to get around filters lines and hoses
I am a former motor carrier who ran all 48 states and have (thankfully!!) been out of the business since 2003. My new truck is a 2011 Chevy 2500HD that I use to buy and sell skid loaders and other small equipment. I bought this truck in Texas with 174,000 on it and it's been nothing but a damn headache! The dash is lit up like a damn airplane dash because of all the stupid sensors on the newer trucks. The trailer brake system wouldn't work with my new hydraulic brakes, so now I have THAT light to put up with, now that I revamped the controller with a superior aftermarket one. The CEL is on because of some stupid sensor dealing with "emissions", and, worst of all, I found out, that on anything after 2010 the geniuses at the manufacturers have now wired their vehicles by switching the NEGATIVE wires, instead of using the positive side, so there are NO usable terminals in the fuse boxes if you want to tap in for a new stereo or some lights!!! Fuck that "new" crap!!! I'm going to build my next truck! It's going to be a rust-free 1997 F350 long bed crew cab that I will put a Gen 3 Cummins in, with a divorced transfer case and an Allison 6-speed automatic tranny in!!! The truck will run quietly, have tons of power, look like a million bucks and it will last FOREVER!! Keep on doing what you're doing and screw all ahat "new" crap!!!
Amen brother! You're absolutely right, the older trucks were just built better. They were made to haul loads, and to last for the long haul. I cut my teeth with driving a '50's era Diamond T, with a 220 Cummins and twin sticks. Safe travels brother.
I remember there was a time not too long ago where companies and brokers were wanting trucks that were new or a couple years old because they thought it would be more reliable for the load to be carried. Most of those new trucks were in the shop than they were on the road.
I've got a buddy of mine that runs a 80's MARMON hard and long. Motor rebuild, trans rebuild will keep you rolling down the road!!! Baby your ride and she will treat you right.
Easy stop looking for companies to lease to start looking for freight get your own trailer and became an OWNER OPERATOR you will be ok if you know the busines can drive a 68 pit v8 cat double shifter if you want have fun make money enjoy a day off its all it takes take charge be the BOSS
The reason company's want new equipment besides the so called reliability issue is becuse I would rather hire owner operator that has truck payments and lots of bills because he needs to work harder then someone that has a old truck paid off. And I own my comany and that's what I look for in owner/ops hood are bad depends on how you look at it. HUNGRY DRIVERS MAKE ME MORE MONEY.
Timm Murfin I don't hire owner ops anymore too hard to find good drivers I just do my own thing. Who said I fuck over these drivers just because I want to hire someone that wants to work. The ones that worked for me would still be working for me but I got sick of it and I'm semi retired now.
Mike j Same shit in Australia. The industry is full of parasites. The only way we will all stay viable is to start contacting directly to the customer as alot of people are starting to do here. The more of this that happens the less there is for the big guy's.
I'll be back on the road after I finish college, so here's my dream truck: all-old school 1985 (1967 if I can find one) Peterbilt 359, Corvette dash with 24" steering wheel. Adjustable non-power steering for more control and feel. Spring-ride on 250" WB on 24.5 hi pro tires. Old-school skinny bumper to let air under the truck and keep both engine and transmission nice and cool. CAT 1693 mechanical variable timed twin turbo equipped with Brakesaver and Exhaust brakes set at 550 hp breathing out of "Mile high" 5" straight pipe (fake mufflers attached on the side for looks) with rain caps on the tops. Spicer 6X4 twin stick transmission (overdrive ratio of 0.52 once I reverse the 2 top gears in the auxiliary box) with 3 speed rears (4.11, 5.25 and 6.17) Axle ratio: 4.11 x 0.52 overdrive = final overdrive 2.13. Needless to say this truck will run (at least 140 mph), but I'll stay at 75-80 mph.....(wink) 4 150 gallon tanks. 36" sleeper with 70's-style kenworth aerodyne top (I'll build it myself) with chaparral leather interior and rooftop AC. Dash mounted CB radio that can talk coast to coast as well as the famous...uh ...ahem..."seeing eye dog". the truck will be painted blue with lightbars under both cab and sleeper doors with a "United we stand" flag on back. I'll pull two trailers, a reefer and cattle pot. The reefer trailer will be a Rubber block suspension stainless steel-sided Great Dane 53' speed axle on 24.5 hi-pro tires painted blue with amber chicken lights on the side and red, white and blue lights on the back. I've made a model of this already and done the math. I'll be able to scale close to 50,000 of produce, boxed meat and swinging beef. The Cattle trailer will be a 53' quad axle on 24.5 hi pros with the same paint and light scheme as the reefer. This will be the first of an owner-operator fleet. I won't work through any broker or lease agreement, I can drive to a shipper. Since I'll be hauling cattle long distance and produce coast to coast, the name of my truck will be the "Frontier Pony Express". I won't run over anybody, and I will slow down for towns but there ain't No ECM, no E-logs or GPS in this rig; it will be an outlaw "chicken" truck!
They stopped building good reliable trucks around the late 90’s early 2000’s. I run a 97 Freightliner Classic Flat top, a little slow but most reliable truck I’ve ever owned, never broke down yet and put minimal money into keepin it going. Then the rest of the guys at my company have newer faster trucks and they put 10-12 grand into repairs every few months.I sit back n smile while I check my bank account balance 😁
A truck is a truck, as long if it's in tip top shape your fine, don't worry about the flashy guys, with expensive truck notes, while your running the same loads right beside them for the same amount of money.
I enjoyed doing expedited deliveries in a chevy diesel express van. I wouldn't want to drive semi trucks for a living but I definitely would like to get a CDL.
Oder 🚚 are the way to go it's all mechanical no electric running the truck. It seems that there are more electric problems then anything else with the newer trucks.
What would your opinion be for running intermodal cargo port to inland? Going down south on 95 around savanna GA I see ALLLOOOTT of older equipment running. Just wondering brother, thanks!
The areas of transport logging, flat bed, heavy haul, tanker. They look for dependable, parts next day, easy to work on engines or Trk 's. The 2003/05 to today sensors and huge maintaining bills and alot of downtime. I like my 97 I've had issues but I'm out the door when there is an issue 3 HR normally, or when the parts get in.
My dads 2005 mack granite cv713 quad axle dump truck is really reliable and tough.. we know so many other guys with newer trucks that fail at the business or dont make as much after maintenence and losing work hours while their trucks are in the shop. They just dont make trucks how they used to nowadays.
In our Company we run nothing but older trucks here; the oldest one we have is a 1969 Peterbilt 359 and she is still living as we speak, these new trucks look so silly especially when the drivers are wearing flip flops😂😂😂😂😂they are killing the tradition!! Great video brotha
My respects, pal! I hope to own a 1960's-80's 359 with Cat 1693 and start a fleet with it. Agree with you on flip flops; When I ran with my father, cuts and bruises taught me very quickly that trucking is no place for flip flops or short sleeves and short pants. Cowboy hat with stampede string or ball cap, long jeans, long sleeve shirts, work boots or treaded square-toe cowboy boots all the way.
sackitt16 I appreciate that mate!! You got what it takes to be in the industry buddy; Old Rigs are cheaper to ever get fixed compared to the newer trucks. I run Flatbed under my Uncle we all run 359's and 379X lol and especially those old school Cowboy boots and the shirts very classic! Wish the best man we will see you out here😎
Thanks for the good wishes. When you see me, the truck will look completely stock except for 5 " mile high stacks with rain caps, a custom 36" kenworth aerodyne and 4 fuel tanks with 250" wb. Cat 1693 with 6x4 twin sticks with aux box turned around and 3 spd rears (4.11, 5.25 and 6.17) Good for 140 mph at least. I'll be dragging either a 53' great Dane SS spread axle or a 53' quad axle cattle wagon. The paint scheme will be all blue on the truck and blue trim on the trailers. Hope y'all can catch me in The Frontier Pony Express, take care and God bless!
Big difference between a Freightliner and a W900L! Your right that a lot of companies wont sign on an older truck. Especially hauling parrishables! But just like you said about flatbed, hopper bottom and most agricultural parts of the transportation industry, you will see old W9's, Petes, Internationals and Freightliner Classics and FLD's because they're reliable work trucks. Especially Pre-emmission W9's and Petes aka Large Cars! My pops ask me why don't i get a new truck right? I said pop do you know the value on my 1996 W900L 3406e 5ek block kitty? I said i park right next to the Kenworth dealership and that shop stays full of new trucks at $195.00 an hr! I only go there when i have to because its a Kenworth only part and to buy my Cat filters. I do buy other stuff here and there from them because i can get a decent membership deal on name brand parts but i will never voluntarily bring my truck over there because i cant stand the pain...lol...but i digress. I told my pop if i park my truck next one if those new ones and we both have for sale signs in the window, guess which one will move first? The 1996 W900L with the 3406e Cat will be gone before i get home and i live 15 minutes away! I see some guys with the old Volvos with Cats and Big Detroits with dual straight pipes running around and looking well maintained. What were we talking about again? Lmao...oh yeah, i called a couple of outfits i was interested in and they said as long as my truck passed their inspection, i could sign my truck on. Its a 96 first year E-motor and so i do have a data port to plug into. I'm running paper logs right now with Universal 👌
Who cares if people laugh at you! I tell them to suck it! That's awesome that you have older equipment. As long as you take care of it, she will take care of you. Love how the guys later on told you, your truck is pretty reliable. The newer diesel equipment is bogged down by emission control equipment on it, that's why guys want older Ford F-150's with the 7.3L diesel, then the brand new 6.7L Powerjoke! I have seen that problem first hand you we're talking about, oil leaking on the air compressor, just last week, you gotta take a lot of stuff off to get to the air compressor. Props to you for running older (reliable) equipment. You earned a subscriber from this video!
Unfortunately the government has started denying registration renewal for older equipment such as your yours. Depends on what state you register in. Yes that is to get non compliant trucks off the road. By the end of 2020 slider kit trucks will also not be allowed to drivers any more as a buy option. The government has said only under very special cases will a slider truck ever be built again.
The CAT 3406 and the Cummins N14 are two of the best motors ever made. Bullet proof. Mechanical is the way to go. But I also say that the early electronics were good too. The Cummins select, and early ISX were excellent motors, same with the electronic 3406 and CAT C5s. A few extra problems, but also solved a few as well. The performance was excellent. The downfall of all motors was when the government mandated EGRs were put on all of them. CAT went to the infamous bridge motor which was crap. Cummins also had problems. The twin turbo CATs were nothing but trouble. The ISX was a horror show eventually. If your older truck has over a million miles on it, blocking off the EGR and deleting it off the computer won't be a magic fix, the damage has already been done. But certainly do those during a rebuild. You'll have a happy motor with a million more miles left on it, relatively trouble free. I would never buy a truck newer than 2007. Lots good to be said about the classic trucks with mechanical motors. But I also say lots good about the ones before the EGRs too. If you can still buy gliders in your jurisdiction, have a old crate motor put in. In my jurisdiction gliders have been banned. But if I was able I'd have a 600 N14 put in one, mechanical or electronic. Cummins has always been my personal preference.
I love old equipment, simple and reliable, maintenance is easy enough and heavy trucks are designed to be maintained indefinatly. My only question is how does fuel economy compare to newer trucks?
I just sold my 97 9800. With 1.5 million miles on her. The last two years, i had to ask dot to inspect her so i could get new cvsa decal. They told me that they haven't bothered me because i am clean every time they look at me. My maint cost was only $0.35 per mile and fuel costs were the same at 8.5 mpg. Companies want 5 years or newer but the revenue doesn't justify the cost of new iron, or the $0.70 per mile maint costs and only 5 mpg. It is not worth it for newer trucks.
90,s stuff is the best all our farm tractors are from the 90's or older. We're 1 down though as one of them was badly crashed the other day. Completely finished and a lucky escape
I have nothing to do with driving a truck (beyond it being a part of how I get 90% of the things in my life) but I enjoyed your video. It seems to me that the real message here is "Do what works best for you regardless of how other people are doing it." Not that that means ignoring advice, instead it's about trusting your own judgement. Thanks.
Electronic motor, plastic cooling system parts..Oh yeah, want to spend a ton of money on those easily broken and troublesome parts. Not a trucker but a car mechanic, and every day I see what plastic cooling system parts do to otherwise good engines. Look around, do research and find well taken care of good equipment and you can't go wrong. Yeah it limits who you can work for, but also sometimes you can get into smaller companies who want the job done and will pay for it. Not a thing wrong with going in reasonably cheap and keeping overhead low, money you don't waste fixing broken plastic crap is money in your pocket! Keep up the good work!
over here in the netherlands they need to comply to emmision and the older truck dont comply so there not alowed intoo some of the cities no more , they upgrade the emmission standards every 3 to 4 years or so so fleetowners have to update theire trucks to keep their busines
When i was young, I wanted to be a trucker. My destiny was another career. SO I've never been a trucker, but always had respect for them. But even in my career for 35 years, the old stuff is always better. Mechanically, they are the same. The only difference is the new stuff has computers... and in my career experience, it's always the electrical parts that fail, rarely the mechanical parts. With regular maintenance, our older heavy equipment runs flawless. The new stuff, not so much. What cracks me up is that the makers claim it's more reliable and economical. So when I'm down for 3 days and have to change a computer board that's shipped from Germany, and costs $20K I'm making money? Bulls**t!
Brotherman I can appreciate your perspective truck gets ya paid that's all that matters. ... I run a first gen s series international 40 years old running great hauling log and chip....auction is great for better price older rigs
I feel you bro. I also had a w900 and loved it now i drive a brand new vnl (but i can afford it) but i still have the kw in case the volvo breaks down but yeah old trucks might not have all the comforts as a new 2018 but im running a business and need equipment that won't cost me $$$ I'm at a point when i can buy a brand new truck cash and if it breaksdown i won't have a heartattack when i see a 3000k bill
My truck is now 10 years old, not even very reliable at beginning when I bought it. Little there is allways doing, but that repairing and fixing things are like hobby to me. Anyway old truck can repair really much before it comes to price of new truck. new truck is even bigger risk for managing than old what is sometimes repaired.
I almost crashed a 379 with a mechanical motor...i was inbetween gears(18 speed) when the light turned red and i had to focus on stopping vs switching gears and when i slammed the brakes i didnt realize the jake was on and she stalled out on me but veered to the right very quickly...lost all power and power steering
The difference between you and them is you actually take care of your truck since you own it. All these other people just drive them and let the company schedule all the maintenance.
The reason that you are having no trouble with the truck is you, the way you drive, the way you load, the way you do your daily maintenance. You care about your truck, if you bought a couple more trucks and hired in drivers then chances you'd start having trouble.
You are absolutely correct!
Nick Carter Alway, they here for the money, run it hard, make more
Nick Carter.. nothing but truth. I have 4 drivers and I drive my self. My truck looks brand new. I'll just leave it at that.
Next door neighbor is an O/O who is running a 1992 Pete, he is religious about his maintenance and upkeep. He has his own runs (not leased to anyone), but you can set your watch by him on a weekly basis. He bought a second truck (put his brother in it) and has nothing but problems with a four year newer truck (same model), he has not gotten the TLC message that his brother has put out and the 'new' truck spends a lot of time parked for minor problems, but he is one of 'climb in it and go guys.'
Stay safe on the road
i run a 1995 kenworth t800 with a n14 cummins so let em laugh because i bought mine for 6700 cash and it does nothing but make me money.
hardtime truckin I always thought these trucks were already dead I see them a lot 1990's trucks under $10k with like 1 Million or more miles I thought they are parts trucks
wait... 6700???
see ya, off to craigslist.
Black E34 lmao! Don't blame you one bit!
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There are a few up here in Canada. I don't have my license but I've seen a lot for under $15k that look great and obviously still run. Older is easier to fix and less electronic motor
I run a 1987 Peterbilt 377 with a 425 CAT 3406b, married to a 15sp with deep reduction. It gets a full oil and filter change every 30days......rears and tranny are full synthetic. This old horse hasn’t skipped a beat. I run west coast inc Cali and have never encountered any issues with the Police or DOT....she just aced a level 1 two weeks ago and the DOT guy shook his head and told me it’s in better shape than 80% of the newer trucks on the road. The key is maintenance and I mean regular maintenance. Nothing wrong with old iron.....it ain’t cool unless it’s old school 😉
ian kirkpatrick props to you... My dad taught me as long as you maintain it she will take care of you I hope it runs forever
ian kirkpatrick
if you run Cali then you are in violation of California carb regulations unless you have a particulate filter? Do you???
Brad Bittleston No, I have Cali exemption for the truck due to its age. It costs me $2,000 per year for it
ian kirkpatrick fuck cali
Old is gold. PreEmission is a great start to success. I work on emission vehicles are they are the most problematic things ever.
LOL You'r not a truck driver! You are a businessman who happens to drive a truck.
Stearingwheel holder
Old trucks are better then new ones to me
I agree too
CrewHurricane I'm sorry this conversation is for grown men not 10 year olds.
Jordan Peterson man Jordan don't pay attention to that
CrewHurricane you really showed him
I run a 1999 international with a C12 Cat . The oldest Tractor in our company fleet and the best running as far as I am concerned. That’s all the driver 😉 respecting my old tractor. It is not pretty but it’s a good hard working tractor. When I open the hood I can see and find everything that what I like most about the older equipment as well as they are much easier to work on. I have driven new equipment also but I have yet to be impressed with anything.
Lilly Trucker
I have a 2003 Freightliner with a cat C12/375 horsepower tractor unit I made a 14 foot deck that fits on The back lock in with the fifth wheel . I can remove with crane in 15 minutesGot a palFinger crane 61 feet of reach. Best running engine awesome power for fuel economy. paid $30,000 in 2008. One of the best investments I’ve made. I made over$ 250,000 since I bought it. no major problems. And that’s not my day job.
Smartlift.ca that is awesome 👍
Great Video
If you take care of your equipment, your equipment will take care of you.
Im still running a 1978 ford L7000 with a 3208 cat and 5 speed with absolutely no problems
I used to run a 379L for a guy close by for a few years. That truck had a 3406E 15speed turned to 600hp. That thing consistently got 6.8 mpg running 65-75mph hauling loads up to 106,000. Hell of a nice ride. Another one a ant eater kw 1989 same exact except it was a day cab. Another fine example of a great workhorse. It didn't cost much to run. Hardly ever broke down until the engine got over that magic million miles.
I run a 1984 peterbuilt 359 ext hood with a 400 big cam cummins and 15 speed guess what been running strong. A little slow up the mountains but I run good and truck runs EVERY DAY
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Let them laugh I drive a 1988 Freightliner Cabover, one day when it got so cold all the new trucks froze up and broke down, I did their loads and my loads the old cabover was getting done, still have it. I had it on with West Motor Freight they will hire old trucks.
Yes sir! I talked to West at one point, but wasn't really impressed with them.
😂 hey man it’s safe to say YOU HAVE A REAL TRUCK
Brotherman I have a 93 I rebuild you need any parts I found Kenworth has the best prices. Make sure you keep your eye on the gauges, you'll be alright. Most of the ones that laughed never drove a real truck anyway.
Yup, that's right!
Does your '93 struggle pulling 40k pounds or does it handle it good?
It pulls just fine. You can watch this to get an idea, put some good headphones on:
th-cam.com/video/pzfWzd1c-c8/w-d-xo.html
400 hp yesterday is 400hp today spec your truck for what your needs are
I run an older B model show truck myself. I've spent money on the cosmetics for pride in the industry. I have customers call me wanting to haul their equipment because of they are proud to have me show up. I pull RGN so it makes a big difference because you're on a more personal level with the customer but I will say chrome will get paid.
Let them laugh, all the way to idaho where their emissions system fails, puts them in limp home mode, and they had to do 25mph in their shiny new cascadia until the next rest stop 65 miles away...... Then they can call for a tow.... Meanwhile, you will just keep on truckin'.
JimsEquipmentShed old semis and especially Petey's are some of the best trucks you can work with mechanical engines all that good stuff none of the fancy-schmancy shity computer electronic technology junk everything brand new practically is the truck this guy used is definitely something proven reliable
Silas McGee yup, DEF systems are really going to be a big problem in the future.
The only thing running in the future will be the old Pete’s......
JimsEquipmentShed #petes4life
I have been working on road tractors for many years, I graduated diesel school in 1990. Back then you either had a 855 Cummins or a 3406 Cat usually backed up with a 13 speed road ranger. Today I work for a International dealership, now keep in mind I graduated diesel school before most of the guys I work with were born. The first problem is you can't do anything without a lap top computer and the software to talk to the computer; Even for A/C repairs on Internationals. Next comes the electronics and aftertreatment systems, not to mention auto shift. The industry has changed a lot and is continuing to change, I'm not sure if it's for the better or worse; From my point of view it's a nightmare that won't go away.
The funny part is these kids that can use the computer so good don't have a clue about how to fix something old school. While I suppose that makes me the old guy in the shop I still work circles around these kids, even on the electronic stuff now. I had to learn that all over again because I spent 10 years working on heavy equipment at a landfill that didn't have all that junk.
Their isn't a whole lot that I haven't worked on over the years, yet I sure miss a two stroke Detroit. So if you ever find yourself in Ashland Virginia, I work for Rush Truck Center; And I can hook a brother up. LOL
I own a construction company. I have a small Fleet of one ton trucks they are all either 1st Gen 12 valve Cummins, or 7.3 IDI Fords. No computers, no BS. I do all my own maintenance and repair, and my trucks virtually never go down in the field. When I Say Never, I mean less than once a year. Then I see my contractor friends with their brand new trucks in the shop because the computer won't stop brain farting and the trucks too complicated for them to work on. I've also never made a car payment in my life
You are absolutely on the money. $$$. Thanks for the video.
its a kenworth! nuff said! newer trucks bring newer problems!
If anyone thinks that a 90 KW is old...I have a 79 "Jimmy" General leased to a small company. I also own a 06 Classic XL and 3 newer Shakers. They're all great trucks but I rotate driving the Jimmy n the Classic. The Jimmy is 8v92ta Detroit powered while my Shakers are Cummins N14s. Yes...the newer ones are more comfortable w/bigger sleepers n all that but I still love my Jimmy! I inherited him from my dad n restored him myself. That 2 stroke Detroit sounds great through 8s!!
Don't sell that Jimmy, pal! I'm no big fan of the noise that those old detroit's make, but I'd run coast to coast with'em any day. Of course, I hope to have a 359 with 6x4 twin stick and 3-speed rears. Hope you can catch me and my 1693!
27 years. Priceless.
I work for a freight shipping company as a dock worker / freight loader. The company has like 8 brand new trucks, five 1990s - late 2000 model trucks. Half of the newer trucks have problems with oil leaks, air compressor usually leaking on its lines and what not.
A Driver who I rode with to get an idea of trucking, had 35 years accident free. He drove for a company that was all older equipment. In the years I knew him, he never had a truck leave him on the side of the road, except when a turbocharger blew on it. He was towed to a truckstop and had the engine opened up and ready for the new one his boss dropped of after a days travel to reach the rig. A few hours later they both headed home. It was sold as a used rig, with some 1.2mil miles. I never entered the business. You have my respect for the work you do.
Hi I'm not a trucker and just found your channel by accident in a recommended viewing. You are 100% right running that truck, I work repairing older pre computer and emissions farm equipment for guys,the new generation tech's have no clue about diagnosing the old school ways. we have a family grain and livestock farm to the newest tractor is 2000 year with no computers either.
This new agricultural stuff with computers and smurf piss injections crazy for being unreliable and expensive to fix to. I can't believe some of the horror stories from guys that still run the older tractors with the new stuff. The repair bills are regularly worth more than half what I paid in finance for my whole tractor or what their old reliable ones worth . Lots of them are now going to a 3 year lease so they don't own the newer crap when the warranty's out .
Our neighbor here in Manitoba was an owner operator with a contract from Saskatchewan to Texas every week. He got a new truck the cheap part of his bills was new tires, Turbo's were more throw away than tires and filters.The cab leaked in the rain plus the other issues. So when he paid the repairs and maintenance he couldn't do he drove for fun pretty well.
The truck before this he wore out and figured the new one would be cheaper to run Wrong!. He sold that new truck and totally rebuilt a pre emissions unit. he ran that 2 years then the contract company cut him off after 15 years with them, could be they didn't like the older truck. He sold the outfit and now works in a feedlot M-F 7.30 am- 5 Pm if they aren't busy. He said if he gets the urge he can drive a cattle truck locally for them, but he'd never go back to what he did before now with a new truck. Thanks for sharing your job with us Take care out there.
I did the same, old equipment, cheap insurance, and no payments. I pulled a lowboy, only hauled oversize and ran 48 states. I did my own repairs, including engine & transmission rebuilds, so I was not concerned about a breakdown 2,000 miles from home. Didn't spend money on paint & chrome, I had a family that was more important. Guys I worked with running new trucks always complained because I never hauled cheap freight. They were sometimes forced to because a huge payment came due every month. I simply told dispatch I could stay home and go broke. Call me when you have something worth hauling. A friend is still running a 1966 cabover throughout 48 states, hauling heavy and oversize loads. You sound like you've figured it out, Happy Trucking. The only advice I have is be sure to fund your retirement plan as much as possible every month and be aggressive with your mix of funds. Periodically re-balance & avoid things like precious metals. If you have a wife & kids buy life insurance worth at least five years income.
Let them laugh. I have a 1975 cabover Mack that is currently under restoration. It has a 300+ with a 5 speed and it will have a 4 speed auxiliary added to it. When it is done I'm going to work it every day. I will be pulling an end dump with it.
Opinion's are like butt holes, everyone's got one, and, nobody appreciates yours as much as you do. When someone else pays my bills, that's when I'll start following their opinions.
I'm with you 100% on the "old trucks" school of thought as well as, if you want to lease your truck to someone, do it with a "Mom & Pop" company...but, be careful, there are many of them who try to take advantage of O/O.
I do not lease on to anyone. Most companies DON'T want to lease on anything beyond a certain year. If you ask why, they'll usually say "its an insurance thing". To my way of thinking, that's just an excuse. I run old equipment. I have NEVER had a problem getting my insurance company to cover it.
I run my OWN authority. It's not hard to get and keep authority. It costs money, yes. You also have to be able to find work. But, again, that is NOT a huge problem to do. But, you have to be willing to do something more than just hold a steering wheel.
Most carriers want you to be able to plug in an ELD. Landstar has required ELD's in BCO leased trucks for at least the last few years. BUT, you can STILL haul Landstar loads with your own authority.
I will lease on high-caliber owner ops with older trucks. Money is money. Feel free to contact me.
Mike Mascow
Jim...did you have a question or comment?
so true older gear can be good
I think the reason you are successful is because you have a business plan and are following the business plan. Your business plan is needing constant "adjustment", this is normal. I work for a company, now 175 years of success and proven growth, and this organization never wavers form it's long standing business plan. Way to go Brotherman Trucking!!!
Yep the state of California is 1 of those states that says you can't enter their state in any truck older than 3 years old. Mechanical trucks are the only way to go. You don't need Uncle Sam & everybody else looking over your shoulder all the time while out on the road. I run all over this country for over 35 years & only made a check call 1 & sometimes 2 times a day.
It may well be. I could be mistaken. I understood it to be 99 or older. The older trucks have classy styling unlike the new modern crap.
That doesn't sound moral or legal to me, sounds like classism to me in every way possible. Also, prices of everything would increase because transportation rates would have to go up because of such silly regulations, it will be a big demand not so much supply for trucks/drivers. Not everyone wants a second mortgage payment that may even be bigger than their house mortgage.
Yes analog truck is the way to go lol love it bro. Blessings shalom brother.
I run a 1995 Pete 379 with 3406 b Cat engine ( all mechanical) and pull a 1992 Fruehauf fuel tanker, truck works every day.I was inspected a while back the officer told me that my truck was in better shape than a lot of the newer ones he has inspected.Old school iron is the way for me
If it ain't broke don't fix it that's what I always say
At this shop I used to be a mechanic at, we had this 90s international that was mechanical. I remember when we were in negative temps that truck would always start no matter how cold. We would spend hours trying to get all the newer trucks running.
Old is the way to go I own a 1986 Pete 359 exhd with a built 3406 cat my dad has a 1978 kenworth w900a exhd with a 3406 cat we haul produce and can run circles around all these emissions controlled Cascadias and prostars you couldn't pay me enough to get into these new truck's
Lol trucker socal said aint nothing wrong with a old truck...do it pull freight? He said ok then lol
Mechanical is always best. Tried and true, keeping you an honest driver. Never have an issue as long as you take care of her and when you do have one, the truck will tell you wuthout the aid of computer bullshit. That heart will keep going and the fuel milage possibly better then the new ones. I been trying to get my hands on one so its become a farm/show truck for cattle, dump, and flatbed trailers i plan on getting.
This is doing whatever it takes. Laugh all you want but this man’s money is green. He is really intelligent.
Had a newer truck, $71.000.00 repairs in 1 1/2 years. Almost gave it away to get rid of it. Bought a 1998 KW W900, 12.7 Detroit, 18 speed. That truck brought me back from near bankruptcy and,did me very well for 7 years.
Man, great piece of mind from an open one. Sometimes less to go wrong is good. I just got 72 stock c 10 - same reactions ! Problem is people don’t know that they don’t like participation sometimes. Like an apple tree - you need to see - hear - and prune it to thrive in fruit production. I just build things- and need to be mobile - found this random suggested video- subbed. Great attitude . Peace brother!
Not a thing wrong with it as long as you don't drive it like you stole it, and keep up with maintenance. I run a 94 Mack Ch 60 in sleeper I've owned her since new still "makin bacon".Running flatbed btw
Older trucks are the best trucks you can't beat them. I see you take care of yours and that means a lot
I absolutely agree with you. My fleet shop went electronic with new truck engines and trucks. I prefer the older Peterbuilt waste trucks. So many new unwanted problems now especially with fuel delivery systems and less room for big hands to get around filters lines and hoses
I am a former motor carrier who ran all 48 states and have (thankfully!!) been out of the business since 2003. My new truck is a 2011 Chevy 2500HD that I use to buy and sell skid loaders and other small equipment.
I bought this truck in Texas with 174,000 on it and it's been nothing but a damn headache! The dash is lit up like a damn airplane dash because of all the stupid sensors on the newer trucks. The trailer brake system wouldn't work with my new hydraulic brakes, so now I have THAT light to put up with, now that I revamped the controller with a superior aftermarket one. The CEL is on because of some stupid sensor dealing with "emissions", and, worst of all, I found out, that on anything after 2010 the geniuses at the manufacturers have now wired their vehicles by switching the NEGATIVE wires, instead of using the positive side, so there are NO usable terminals in the fuse boxes if you want to tap in for a new stereo or some lights!!!
Fuck that "new" crap!!! I'm going to build my next truck! It's going to be a rust-free 1997 F350 long bed crew cab that I will put a Gen 3 Cummins in, with a divorced transfer case and an Allison 6-speed automatic tranny in!!! The truck will run quietly, have tons of power, look like a million bucks and it will last FOREVER!!
Keep on doing what you're doing and screw all ahat "new" crap!!!
Amen brother! You're absolutely right, the older trucks were just built better. They were made to haul loads, and to last for the long haul. I cut my teeth with driving a '50's era Diamond T, with a 220 Cummins and twin sticks. Safe travels brother.
The electronics is wanted for electronic log books that's partly why I quit driving truck to much government bullshit.
You are a smart man with a good business mind. Keep it up.
Rock the oldschool, man! I like the way you think and the way you react to the way other people put you down for your personal preference.
I remember there was a time not too long ago where companies and brokers were wanting trucks that were new or a couple years old because they thought it would be more reliable for the load to be carried. Most of those new trucks were in the shop than they were on the road.
I've got a buddy of mine that runs a 80's MARMON hard and long. Motor rebuild, trans rebuild will keep you rolling down the road!!! Baby your ride and she will treat you right.
Easy stop looking for companies to lease to start looking for freight get your own trailer and became an OWNER OPERATOR you will be ok if you know the busines can drive a 68 pit v8 cat double shifter if you want have fun make money enjoy a day off its all it takes take charge be the BOSS
The reason company's want new equipment besides the so called reliability issue is becuse I would rather hire owner operator that has truck payments and lots of bills because he needs to work harder then someone that has a old truck paid off. And I own my comany and that's what I look for in owner/ops hood are bad depends on how you look at it. HUNGRY DRIVERS MAKE ME MORE MONEY.
Timm Murfin I don't hire owner ops anymore too hard to find good drivers I just do my own thing. Who said I fuck over these drivers just because I want to hire someone that wants to work. The ones that worked for me would still be working for me but I got sick of it and I'm semi retired now.
Mike j
Same shit in Australia. The industry is full of parasites. The only way we will all stay viable is to start contacting directly to the customer as alot of people are starting to do here. The more of this that happens the less there is for the big guy's.
I have a 1989 Peterbilt 362 with a 3406b CAT and 13speed double overdrive. That truck has out ran so many of those big talkers.
I'll be back on the road after I finish college, so here's my dream truck: all-old school 1985 (1967 if I can find one) Peterbilt 359, Corvette dash with 24" steering wheel. Adjustable non-power steering for more control and feel. Spring-ride on 250" WB on 24.5 hi pro tires. Old-school skinny bumper to let air under the truck and keep both engine and transmission nice and cool.
CAT 1693 mechanical variable timed twin turbo equipped with Brakesaver and Exhaust brakes set at 550 hp breathing out of "Mile high" 5" straight pipe (fake mufflers attached on the side for looks) with rain caps on the tops. Spicer 6X4 twin stick transmission (overdrive ratio of 0.52 once I reverse the 2 top gears in the auxiliary box) with 3 speed rears (4.11, 5.25 and 6.17) Axle ratio: 4.11 x 0.52 overdrive = final overdrive 2.13.
Needless to say this truck will run (at least 140 mph), but I'll stay at 75-80 mph.....(wink)
4 150 gallon tanks. 36" sleeper with 70's-style kenworth aerodyne top (I'll build it myself) with chaparral leather interior and rooftop AC. Dash mounted CB radio that can talk coast to coast as well as the famous...uh ...ahem..."seeing eye dog". the truck will be painted blue with lightbars under both cab and sleeper doors with a "United we stand" flag on back.
I'll pull two trailers, a reefer and cattle pot. The reefer trailer will be a Rubber block suspension stainless steel-sided Great Dane 53' speed axle on 24.5 hi-pro tires painted blue with amber chicken lights on the side and red, white and blue lights on the back. I've made a model of this already and done the math. I'll be able to scale close to 50,000 of produce, boxed meat and swinging beef. The Cattle trailer will be a 53' quad axle on 24.5 hi pros with the same paint and light scheme as the reefer.
This will be the first of an owner-operator fleet. I won't work through any broker or lease agreement, I can drive to a shipper. Since I'll be hauling cattle long distance and produce coast to coast, the name of my truck will be the "Frontier Pony Express". I won't run over anybody, and I will slow down for towns but there ain't No ECM, no E-logs or GPS in this rig; it will be an outlaw "chicken" truck!
I like that!
They stopped building good reliable trucks around the late 90’s early 2000’s. I run a 97 Freightliner Classic Flat top, a little slow but most reliable truck I’ve ever owned, never broke down yet and put minimal money into keepin it going. Then the rest of the guys at my company have newer faster trucks and they put 10-12 grand into repairs every few months.I sit back n smile while I check my bank account balance 😁
A truck is a truck, as long if it's in tip top shape your fine, don't worry about the flashy guys, with expensive truck notes, while your running the same loads right beside them for the same amount of money.
You get paid more using older trucks because there's probably a chance that you have no monthly payments.
I won’t laugh. I have friend has a 1984 359 Pete. He is making money and drivers on the fuel island are drooling.
I enjoyed doing expedited deliveries in a chevy diesel express van. I wouldn't want to drive semi trucks for a living but I definitely would like to get a CDL.
Oder 🚚 are the way to go it's all mechanical no electric running the truck. It seems that there are more electric problems then anything else with the newer trucks.
What would your opinion be for running intermodal cargo port to inland? Going down south on 95 around savanna GA I see ALLLOOOTT of older equipment running. Just wondering brother, thanks!
I could be "worth it" if you're in a high volume area. With container work, you have to hustle. Checkout loadmatch.com and look around.
The areas of transport logging, flat bed, heavy haul, tanker. They look for dependable, parts next day, easy to work on engines or Trk 's. The 2003/05 to today sensors and huge maintaining bills and alot of downtime. I like my 97 I've had issues but I'm out the door when there is an issue 3 HR normally, or when the parts get in.
My dads 2005 mack granite cv713 quad axle dump truck is really reliable and tough.. we know so many other guys with newer trucks that fail at the business or dont make as much after maintenence and losing work hours while their trucks are in the shop. They just dont make trucks how they used to nowadays.
In our Company we run nothing but older trucks here; the oldest one we have is a 1969 Peterbilt 359 and she is still living as we speak, these new trucks look so silly especially when the drivers are wearing flip flops😂😂😂😂😂they are killing the tradition!! Great video brotha
Yes sir! Flip flops...lol... I picked up a load of have about 4 weeks ago, they driver behind me had flip flops on....lol... I just shook my head.
My respects, pal! I hope to own a 1960's-80's 359 with Cat 1693 and start a fleet with it. Agree with you on flip flops; When I ran with my father, cuts and bruises taught me very quickly that trucking is no place for flip flops or short sleeves and short pants.
Cowboy hat with stampede string or ball cap, long jeans, long sleeve shirts, work boots or treaded square-toe cowboy boots all the way.
Brotherman Trucking Lol goodness they are everywhere bro even behind uu😂 most of em be in those Cascadias and posters that do that smh
sackitt16 I appreciate that mate!! You got what it takes to be in the industry buddy; Old Rigs are cheaper to ever get fixed compared to the newer trucks. I run Flatbed under my Uncle we all run 359's and 379X lol and especially those old school Cowboy boots and the shirts very classic! Wish the best man we will see you out here😎
Thanks for the good wishes. When you see me, the truck will look completely stock except for 5 " mile high stacks with rain caps, a custom 36" kenworth aerodyne and 4 fuel tanks with 250" wb. Cat 1693 with 6x4 twin sticks with aux box turned around and 3 spd rears (4.11, 5.25 and 6.17) Good for 140 mph at least.
I'll be dragging either a 53' great Dane SS spread axle or a 53' quad axle cattle wagon. The paint scheme will be all blue on the truck and blue trim on the trailers.
Hope y'all can catch me in The Frontier Pony Express, take care and God bless!
General question to anyone: What route should I take to leasing/owning my own truck to pull containers?
Lol good one! And you already know my saying.....
Big difference between a Freightliner and a W900L! Your right that a lot of companies wont sign on an older truck. Especially hauling parrishables! But just like you said about flatbed, hopper bottom and most agricultural parts of the transportation industry, you will see old W9's, Petes, Internationals and Freightliner Classics and FLD's because they're reliable work trucks. Especially Pre-emmission W9's and Petes aka Large Cars! My pops ask me why don't i get a new truck right? I said pop do you know the value on my 1996 W900L 3406e 5ek block kitty? I said i park right next to the Kenworth dealership and that shop stays full of new trucks at $195.00 an hr! I only go there when i have to because its a Kenworth only part and to buy my Cat filters. I do buy other stuff here and there from them because i can get a decent membership deal on name brand parts but i will never voluntarily bring my truck over there because i cant stand the pain...lol...but i digress. I told my pop if i park my truck next one if those new ones and we both have for sale signs in the window, guess which one will move first? The 1996 W900L with the 3406e Cat will be gone before i get home and i live 15 minutes away! I see some guys with the old Volvos with Cats and Big Detroits with dual straight pipes running around and looking well maintained. What were we talking about again? Lmao...oh yeah, i called a couple of outfits i was interested in and they said as long as my truck passed their inspection, i could sign my truck on. Its a 96 first year E-motor and so i do have a data port to plug into. I'm running paper logs right now with Universal 👌
I drive a '97 F350, I've had it 15yrs and never had one problem.
Who cares if people laugh at you! I tell them to suck it! That's awesome that you have older equipment. As long as you take care of it, she will take care of you. Love how the guys later on told you, your truck is pretty reliable. The newer diesel equipment is bogged down by emission control equipment on it, that's why guys want older Ford F-150's with the 7.3L diesel, then the brand new 6.7L Powerjoke! I have seen that problem first hand you we're talking about, oil leaking on the air compressor, just last week, you gotta take a lot of stuff off to get to the air compressor. Props to you for running older (reliable) equipment. You earned a subscriber from this video!
a used truck for 10 does the same thing a fancy truck for 110k does.....IT PULLS THE TRAILER.
Not to mention the insurance is a hell of alot cheaper
my 1995 KW W900L I run heavy haul and I also pull hoppers as well. and it does me just fine.
New truck driver in like 5 months fresh. What do you do with the def push?
Company i work for still has Macks from the 60s with double sticks going down the road.
Unfortunately the government has started denying registration renewal for older equipment such as your yours. Depends on what state you register in. Yes that is to get non compliant trucks off the road. By the end of 2020 slider kit trucks will also not be allowed to drivers any more as a buy option. The government has said only under very special cases will a slider truck ever be built again.
The CAT 3406 and the Cummins N14 are two of the best motors ever made. Bullet proof. Mechanical is the way to go. But I also say that the early electronics were good too. The Cummins select, and early ISX were excellent motors, same with the electronic 3406 and CAT C5s. A few extra problems, but also solved a few as well. The performance was excellent. The downfall of all motors was when the government mandated EGRs were put on all of them. CAT went to the infamous bridge motor which was crap. Cummins also had problems. The twin turbo CATs were nothing but trouble. The ISX was a horror show eventually. If your older truck has over a million miles on it, blocking off the EGR and deleting it off the computer won't be a magic fix, the damage has already been done. But certainly do those during a rebuild. You'll have a happy motor with a million more miles left on it, relatively trouble free. I would never buy a truck newer than 2007. Lots good to be said about the classic trucks with mechanical motors. But I also say lots good about the ones before the EGRs too. If you can still buy gliders in your jurisdiction, have a old crate motor put in. In my jurisdiction gliders have been banned. But if I was able I'd have a 600 N14 put in one, mechanical or electronic. Cummins has always been my personal preference.
I love old equipment, simple and reliable, maintenance is easy enough and heavy trucks are designed to be maintained indefinatly.
My only question is how does fuel economy compare to newer trucks?
I got 96 fld freightliner. I'm trying to decide which lane I'm going to use it in
I just sold my 97 9800. With 1.5 million miles on her. The last two years, i had to ask dot to inspect her so i could get new cvsa decal. They told me that they haven't bothered me because i am clean every time they look at me. My maint cost was only $0.35 per mile and fuel costs were the same at 8.5 mpg. Companies want 5 years or newer but the revenue doesn't justify the cost of new iron, or the $0.70 per mile maint costs and only 5 mpg. It is not worth it for newer trucks.
Bro your so true, i own a few trucks, and my favorite is my peterbilt 359 with a Cummins Big Cam 400 it works 5 days out the week😊
Old trucks are the best always will be.
90,s stuff is the best all our farm tractors are from the 90's or older. We're 1 down though as one of them was badly crashed the other day. Completely finished and a lucky escape
I have nothing to do with driving a truck (beyond it being a part of how I get 90% of the things in my life) but I enjoyed your video. It seems to me that the real message here is "Do what works best for you regardless of how other people are doing it." Not that that means ignoring advice, instead it's about trusting your own judgement. Thanks.
Electronic motor, plastic cooling system parts..Oh yeah, want to spend a ton of money on those easily broken and troublesome parts. Not a trucker but a car mechanic, and every day I see what plastic cooling system parts do to otherwise good engines. Look around, do research and find well taken care of good equipment and you can't go wrong. Yeah it limits who you can work for, but also sometimes you can get into smaller companies who want the job done and will pay for it. Not a thing wrong with going in reasonably cheap and keeping overhead low, money you don't waste fixing broken plastic crap is money in your pocket!
Keep up the good work!
over here in the netherlands they need to comply to emmision and the older truck dont comply so there not alowed intoo some of the cities no more , they upgrade the emmission standards every 3 to 4 years or so so fleetowners have to update theire trucks to keep their busines
old means used, used means run in, fixed and cared for. Only when parts become too expensive then maybe by a newer used.
I love older trucks and cars , i have a 1982 Opel rekord 2,3d caravan and it has no electric mumbo jumbo that can break 😎
When i was young, I wanted to be a trucker. My destiny was another career. SO I've never been a trucker, but always had respect for them. But even in my career for 35 years, the old stuff is always better. Mechanically, they are the same.
The only difference is the new stuff has computers... and in my career experience, it's always the electrical parts that fail, rarely the mechanical parts.
With regular maintenance, our older heavy equipment runs flawless. The new stuff, not so much. What cracks me up is that the makers claim it's more reliable and economical. So when I'm down for 3 days and have to change a computer board that's shipped from Germany, and costs $20K I'm making money? Bulls**t!
I bought a 1995 peterbilt 379 for 14k.. had it for 5 months and no major issues yet. 1million miles
Brotherman I can appreciate your perspective truck gets ya paid that's all that matters. ... I run a first gen s series international 40 years old running great hauling log and chip....auction is great for better price older rigs
A smart operator ;) nice video sir
A preacher speaking the truth.
Is the 2006 - 2009 (the only model years made for the) Volvo VT64T880 a good buy?
I feel you bro. I also had a w900 and loved it now i drive a brand new vnl (but i can afford it) but i still have the kw in case the volvo breaks down but yeah old trucks might not have all the comforts as a new 2018 but im running a business and need equipment that won't cost me $$$ I'm at a point when i can buy a brand new truck cash and if it breaksdown i won't have a heartattack when i see a 3000k bill
My truck is now 10 years old, not even very reliable at beginning when I bought it. Little there is allways doing, but that repairing and fixing things are like hobby to me. Anyway old truck can repair really much before it comes to price of new truck. new truck is even bigger risk for managing than old what is sometimes repaired.
I almost crashed a 379 with a mechanical motor...i was inbetween gears(18 speed) when the light turned red and i had to focus on stopping vs switching gears and when i slammed the brakes i didnt realize the jake was on and she stalled out on me but veered to the right very quickly...lost all power and power steering
Thank you, you confirmed my hunch
The difference between you and them is you actually take care of your truck since you own it. All these other people just drive them and let the company schedule all the maintenance.
Im in the process of getting a older one
Being an owner-operator must suck. So many permits and certs you have to get yourself instead of having a company take care of them.