Drivers might not like Internationals but they do like newer equipment, which you always seem to have. I’m not too picky about what I drive as long as it’s clean and well maintained.
I drive a 2024 International LT and came off a T680 and so far very impressed with it. Good choice considering where the market is currently at and rates.
That was the first truck i really got my feet wet with in this industry. Grateful for my time in this truck before getting into a 379. Gotta learn to crawl before you can walk. It’s actually a great truck for the driver. I always enjoyed driving it & it made the tight back-ins much easier for a green driver!
I trained on an LT. It did the job well. I’d drive that truck, though I’m not picky being a company driver. It’ll make you money, just as long as you and your drivers take care of her. Warn your drivers to watch out for the hump in the overhead of the cab. It’ll ring your bell if you headbutt it, and it’s in the perfect spot for it.
I am not a truck driver but I tripped on your truck excursions. Haven’t seen one of your videos for a while but now you have more trucks that’s so great. Are you still doing the milk run thing.
I have only drove an Lt truck twice, but with that being said I would take one. Rides and drives good, quiet cab. Like you said have to do what makes financial sense. New and used truck prices are just too high for the rates of today.
I drive a 2019 LT for my company with the X15 . Not as fancy or flashy as KW or Pete . It gets the job done and gets mid / upper 7 mpg governed at 70mph. Good for the company profits means I can get paid more. Win/Win. In line for a ‘23 in a couple months so I hope the new one runs similar
I just got put into a 2019 LT at work. Had a 3 month old Cascadia that’s having a major oil consumption issue, went back to dealer. I will say I much prefer the International. I could never get comfortable driving the Cascadia, and I hated the loose steering feel. Makes it hard to drive in a straight line, at least in my head lol
I have 24 LT with 900 miles on it. Love it no issue. Put 70k in 6 months not running str8.lot of space and drivers need to BUY their Own truck then. But x15 LOVIN it. Got it tuned just a little getting 8.2 mpg and runnin her
Exactly!!! Why pay 30% or more for a truck to get paid the same for each load; Same engine and transmission...The international makes a lot of financial sense. It will take longer to offset the overhead cost if you buy a truck at $250k vs one at $170K.
I love that color. Drivers may not like the truck its self. But its same running gear as others. Also if they are just starting with you i see why not wanting to put them in a 200k plus truck. Maybe they come in work a couple years then you can talk upgrade. But for a start its great. Small places dont have a lot of new. And you sir have a bunch of trucks less then five years. Id drive that fld. But in my eyes its a job and a pay check.
Well you're not wrong about everything you said. You can't blame a man for making the right decisions for his company. With the rates where they are and the price of Petes and Kenworth it's just ridiculous. Now I saw you had a 680. Let's see a review on that one if you would please. And thanks for the 2 videos in one day. Much appreciated.
transtar2s running in midwest if you put blanket over legs down by feet it was ok for 10 hours of driving but if more your toes would just get numb no heat on toes.air conditioning was always broke.mechanics fixed it 2 days later it didnt work again
I bought a brand new T680 NextGen that at least when it was spec'ed it was supposed to have an auto start feature and the electric APU Well guess what after delivery it's missing a few things ....... I did get credit back but still I was expecting it to have the electric APU with the auto start etc On top of that it was also missing the LED headlights I optioned but apparently considering it was built during Or well after COVID they're apparently was part shortages......🤷 More like the mega carriers got their electric APUs and LED headlights While I got stiffed.
I just wonder when all the nonsense is going to end. We also have a 2024 t680. We put a diesel apu on it and so far so good. A few hiccups but nothing completely crazy. I really prefer the kw to the international as far as amenities and the interior finishes, but the prices are just crazy.
If your go to from nice trucks to that kind of truck you should go all out and get automatics just because your shooting your self in the foot because most guys that are going to drive something like that will have an automatic restriction on there license
Bro I actually love the look of these truck I’m actually saving to put 70k down for one of these I like the white midroof Would you say an automatic one is good ?
if you’re going auto, get the 12 speed. i trained on a 10 sp and it’s throttle control was horrible. especially in reverse, you’d easily buck the truck and spin tires no matter how soft on the pedal. 12 sp i had at another company was a lot smoother, controllable. no idea about reliability difference though, think manual is better in that regard
i bet thats 5 times the 79 international transtar2i loved and drove in 1979 i drove that truck for 5 years fulltime it was a 400 cummins 13 speed it only broke down once at 2am in nebraska.i i was heavy loaded coasted off into a gravel road at 2am and got surounded by coyotes .no cellphones then i had to flag a farmer down come dawn
The problem with those trucks is that they bounce all over the road at highway speeds making feel unsafe, you shouldn’t have to work the steering wheel so much to stay in the lane lol otherwise they would be the truck of choice honestly because they are pretty nice. I definitely prefer the lonestar all day.
People need to get over peterbilt and kws. All you are doing is paying for a name. You could lift the LT cab off and replace it with a 579 cab and no one would be the wiser. Those are wicked Kool specs. 500. 1850. 13sp and 3.08s. Once it gets broken in. With the right driver. That truck should get some really good fuel mileage. You pay enough money and have some Steady Work. Drivers should not be a problem. Stay Safe out There. 🇺🇸
It’s quite a bit cheaper. But when you go to trade it or sell it, it won’t be worth anything. Even your International dealer won’t give you squat for it. They don’t keep value very well.
Best advice = Delete it 😂 I own a 2016 Pro Star with the old Cummins Isx and those new Ones Are no joke when the issues kick in My suggestion is to delete Boost the HP and Good RideN🫡🚛🚛💨💨
Drivers might not like Internationals but they do like newer equipment, which you always seem to have. I’m not too picky about what I drive as long as it’s clean and well maintained.
You have a good looking truck, nice to see you ordered it with a manual transmission, i hope you get lots of miles out of it
I drive a 2024 International LT and came off a T680 and so far very impressed with it. Good choice considering where the market is currently at and rates.
That was the first truck i really got my feet wet with in this industry. Grateful for my time in this truck before getting into a 379. Gotta learn to crawl before you can walk. It’s actually a great truck for the driver. I always enjoyed driving it & it made the tight back-ins much easier for a green driver!
International trucks have been very under rated for yrs and yrs. I know a few old time owner operators. Who absolutely swear by them.
Thanks for the information on the new International. If possible, can you do a review of the your new KW 680?
I trained on an LT. It did the job well. I’d drive that truck, though I’m not picky being a company driver. It’ll make you money, just as long as you and your drivers take care of her. Warn your drivers to watch out for the hump in the overhead of the cab. It’ll ring your bell if you headbutt it, and it’s in the perfect spot for it.
I am not a truck driver but I tripped on your truck excursions. Haven’t seen one of your videos for a while but now you have more trucks that’s so great.
Are you still doing the milk run thing.
Thank gawd you're back, can't begin to say how much your presence is missed on this awful social media trainwreck!
I think that’s a great choice. A little different thought process in a down market.
I have only drove an Lt truck twice, but with that being said I would take one.
Rides and drives good, quiet cab.
Like you said have to do what makes financial sense. New and used truck prices are just too high for the rates of today.
Sharp ride, a real driver will like driving it and take care of it. Good luck stay safe
I drive a 2019 LT for my company with the X15 . Not as fancy or flashy as KW or Pete . It gets the job done and gets mid / upper 7 mpg governed at 70mph. Good for the company profits means I can get paid more. Win/Win. In line for a ‘23 in a couple months so I hope the new one runs similar
I just got put into a 2019 LT at work. Had a 3 month old Cascadia that’s having a major oil consumption issue, went back to dealer. I will say I much prefer the International. I could never get comfortable driving the Cascadia, and I hated the loose steering feel. Makes it hard to drive in a straight line, at least in my head lol
2 in one day! 👍
What’s up bro I’m a fan of the classic trucks but that’s not a bad looking truck plus it’s new with APU can’t beat that congrats on your new truck
Welcome to the short bus my friend, now have a seat the ride is bumpy. 😂😂
I drive a Volvo but I also wear paper bag over my head when I go in the truck stops.
My new IH was just delivered. 6 wheel discs, stacks, chrome everything
Nice looking truck, hope it does well for you.
That's a nice truck. It's going to make your money just like a 389 or w900.
Nice truck!
I have 24 LT with 900 miles on it. Love it no issue. Put 70k in 6 months not running str8.lot of space and drivers need to BUY their Own truck then. But x15 LOVIN it. Got it tuned just a little getting 8.2 mpg and runnin her
Exactly!!! Why pay 30% or more for a truck to get paid the same for each load; Same engine and transmission...The international makes a lot of financial sense. It will take longer to offset the overhead cost if you buy a truck at $250k vs one at $170K.
I like the international it's looking nice
I love that color. Drivers may not like the truck its self. But its same running gear as others. Also if they are just starting with you i see why not wanting to put them in a 200k plus truck. Maybe they come in work a couple years then you can talk upgrade. But for a start its great. Small places dont have a lot of new. And you sir have a bunch of trucks less then five years. Id drive that fld. But in my eyes its a job and a pay check.
id drive that truck all day long nice truck!
Wandering. Pete. Ben. Watching. You. For. A. While. Love. Ur trucks. I. Love. That. White. Pete
It’s. Very. Nice
Agora sim com motor Cummins x15 não tem para ninguém ficou 1000% o internacional irado
I drove a lonestar like it real well
Hope you can keep your psi up on it
Thats a nice truck
The price is where is should be…. In 2013 I sold Mack n Volvo. The prices then for a nice OTR was $ 145……😮
Well you're not wrong about everything you said. You can't blame a man for making the right decisions for his company. With the rates where they are and the price of Petes and Kenworth it's just ridiculous. Now I saw you had a 680. Let's see a review on that one if you would please. And thanks for the 2 videos in one day. Much appreciated.
You pay a good wage, a good driver will get in it and go.
It’s a solid quiet truck. Eats the bumps better than cascadia
I work for UPS, I drive team for them and we have an LT. we have 600k and have had no major issues.
You don't idle the truck while stationary or have it go from in cycles of cold/hot, so it would last
transtar2s running in midwest if you put blanket over legs down by feet it was ok for 10 hours of driving but if more your toes would just get numb no heat on toes.air conditioning was always broke.mechanics fixed it 2 days later it didnt work again
I bought a brand new T680 NextGen that at least when it was spec'ed it was supposed to have an auto start feature and the electric APU Well guess what after delivery it's missing a few things .......
I did get credit back but still I was expecting it to have the electric APU with the auto start etc On top of that it was also missing the LED headlights I optioned but apparently considering it was built during Or well after COVID they're apparently was part shortages......🤷 More like the mega carriers got their electric APUs and LED headlights While I got stiffed.
I just wonder when all the nonsense is going to end. We also have a 2024 t680. We put a diesel apu on it and so far so good. A few hiccups but nothing completely crazy. I really prefer the kw to the international as far as amenities and the interior finishes, but the prices are just crazy.
I like them better than freightliners. Drive nice and ride nice.
The ones with Cummins hold their value better than the Navistar
Is there a problem with the video? It's streaming
If your go to from nice trucks to that kind of truck you should go all out and get automatics just because your shooting your self in the foot because most guys that are going to drive something like that will have an automatic restriction on there license
International with cummins and 13spd trans are good trks
Bro I actually love the look of these truck
I’m actually saving to put 70k down for one of these
I like the white midroof
Would you say an automatic one is good ?
if you’re going auto, get the 12 speed. i trained on a 10 sp and it’s throttle control was horrible. especially in reverse, you’d easily buck the truck and spin tires no matter how soft on the pedal. 12 sp i had at another company was a lot smoother, controllable. no idea about reliability difference though, think manual is better in that regard
what color is that
It's blue
i bet thats 5 times the 79 international transtar2i loved and drove in 1979 i drove that truck for 5 years fulltime it was a 400 cummins 13 speed it only broke down once at 2am in nebraska.i i was heavy loaded coasted off into a gravel road at 2am and got surounded by coyotes .no cellphones then i had to flag a farmer down come dawn
What’s your MPGs
About 6.5 on this truck. Not too impressive.
I’d drive it
I have four 9900ix trucks
Give me the torque and horsepower
I would drive it. Good trucks.
Nothing wrong with international mines pays bills on time every month
I heard that 👍🏾
MAKE SURE YOU DO OIL SAMPLES , there's already a X15 fail on here
It's a 2023
@@coach22082024
The problem with those trucks is that they bounce all over the road at highway speeds making feel unsafe, you shouldn’t have to work the steering wheel so much to stay in the lane lol otherwise they would be the truck of choice honestly because they are pretty nice. I definitely prefer the lonestar all day.
People need to get over peterbilt and kws. All you are doing is paying for a name. You could lift the LT cab off and replace it with a 579 cab and no one would be the wiser. Those are wicked Kool specs. 500. 1850. 13sp and 3.08s. Once it gets broken in. With the right driver. That truck should get some really good fuel mileage. You pay enough money and have some Steady Work. Drivers should not be a problem. Stay Safe out There. 🇺🇸
At. Least it. Has. A. Stick. Wright
WoW 124k
Rather have a mack with a mp8 hp and fuel mileage it'll beat 7mpg yanking a tanker. But you do you
It’s quite a bit cheaper. But when you go to trade it or sell it, it won’t be worth anything. Even your International dealer won’t give you squat for it. They don’t keep value very well.
International LT is best trucks hands down
Hi, my name is Hamdullah, I am from Pakistan, I am a heavy driver, I have license and all documents.
Best advice = Delete it 😂 I own a 2016 Pro Star with the old Cummins Isx and those new Ones Are no joke when the issues kick in My suggestion is to delete Boost the HP and Good RideN🫡🚛🚛💨💨
Ah, just as full of rattles as ever. I thought it was only my old ass international
Nice interior Rides horrible
It looks good in blue