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{ "forumId": 22883, "postTypeId": 1, "postType": "Forum", "forumTitle": "TRUCK SUGGESTIONS", "forumContent": "Looking for suggestions on a truck to buy to deliver empty hopper trailers and return home empty. I've heard the Volvo trucks get better mileage than most but haven't seen proof. Also wondering if a single axle truck would be the way to go or if they ride too rough on the highway empty. Any suggestions?", "forumContentHtml": "Looking for suggestions on a truck to buy to deliver empty hopper trailers and return home empty. I've heard the Volvo trucks get better mileage than most but haven't seen proof. Also wondering if a single axle truck would be the way to go or if they ride too rough on the highway empty. Any suggestions?", "thumbUrl": "", "dateAdded": "2011-01-03T17:24:26Z", "lastPost": "2011-01-03T17:24:26Z", "views": 2148, "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "messageCount": 6, "premiumOnly": 0, "isfeatured": 0, "showInDays": -100, "showDate": "", "forumLink": "", "youtubeVideoId": "", "approved": 1, "active": 1, "alias": "truck-suggestions", "forumUrl": "https://www.bulkloads.com/forum/truck-suggestions/", "userId": 3513, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "GRIESHABER", "companyName": "LIBERTY INC.", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "MANHATTAN", "state": "KS", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 0, "replies": [ { "replyId": 20428, "content": "\n What about a 1 ton pickup. I know a few manufactures use them to deliver new trailers.\n", "contentHtml": " \r\nWhat about a 1 ton pickup. I know a few manufactures use them to deliver new trailers. ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-09-08", "dateAdded": "2011-01-03T20:26:02Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 2553, "firstName": "JUSTIN", "lastName": "WEIFENBACH", "companyName": "WEIFENBACH TRUCKING INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Fonda", "state": "IA", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 20429, "content": "\n I have seen that done but I would rather get an OTR truck that a 1 ton. ", "contentHtml": "\r\n\tI have seen that done but I would rather get an OTR truck that a 1 ton. ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-01-03", "dateAdded": "2011-01-03T20:33:53Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3513, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "GRIESHABER", "companyName": "LIBERTY INC.", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "MANHATTAN", "state": "KS", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 20430, "content": "\n With the way that things are ..you need to be as versitale as possible..If you got a 2 axle..you would get 3 axle loads to make extra money...All of the 3 axle trucks get about the same mph..with the airo dymanic the best..As for Volvo..it is like Ford ,Chevy and Dodge...It is what ever you like...you also need to look at resale...Freightliner doesn't have much, as there are thousands in fleets...I think that the used truck market is going to get soft..and good deals for the buyer as there are lots giving up and going out of business...If you check the for sale section on this site there is a t800 for sale that may be a good deal..check it out..best of luck...\n", "contentHtml": " \r\nWith the way that things are ..you need to be as versitale as possible..If you got a 2 axle..you would get 3 axle loads to make extra money...All of the 3 axle trucks get about the same mph..with the airo dymanic the best..As for Volvo..it is like Ford ,Chevy and Dodge...It is what ever you like...you also need to look at resale...Freightliner doesn't have much, as there are thousands in fleets...I think that the used truck market is going to get soft..and good deals for the buyer as there are lots giving up and going out of business...If you check the for sale section on this site there is a t800 for sale that may be a good deal..check it out..best of luck... ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-11-12", "dateAdded": "2011-01-03T22:10:23Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3078, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "PEARSON", "companyName": "C & R TRUCKING INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "PAYSON", "state": "UT", "userCommentCount": 927, "userLikes": 225, "userDislikes": 94, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 20431, "content": "I would go wi ith a long wheel base tandem axle, the reason for the tandem axle would be resale.\n the long wheel base wiil ride better empty . I moce a lot of power only and bobtail in, I have a 9900I international, c15 cet (475) 10 sp direct with 3.55 rears\n I tget around 7.2 loaded and 8.5 empty. It is a great driving truck loaded or empty and wont break the bank to buy or to maintain.\n \n Single axle with air ride, and really long wheel base will work , and they are not going to break you to buy either. i also have one of these it is also 9900I c15 and 10 sp\n gets a little better milage thatn tandem, and saves tires\n hope this helps\n", "contentHtml": "I would go wi ith a long wheel base tandem axle, the reason for the tandem axle would be resale. \r\nthe long wheel base wiil ride better empty . I moce a lot of power only and bobtail in, I have a 9900I international, c15 cet (475) 10 sp direct with 3.55 rears \r\nI tget around 7.2 loaded and 8.5 empty. It is a great driving truck loaded or empty and wont break the bank to buy or to maintain. \r\n \r\nSingle axle with air ride, and really long wheel base will work , and they are not going to break you to buy either. i also have one of these it is also 9900I c15 and 10 sp \r\ngets a little better milage thatn tandem, and saves tires \r\n hope this helps ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-12-08", "dateAdded": "2011-01-03T23:03:49Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3307, "firstName": "MICHAEL", "lastName": "TAYLOR", "companyName": "T AND T AG INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "JONESBORO", "state": "AR", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 20432, "content": "Bobtail trucks get pretty much the fuel milage. If you want a aero truck with good resale you'd probably be better off with a KW T-600 or T-800. They tend to be more solid than a Freightliner. In my opinion.", "contentHtml": "Bobtail trucks get pretty much the fuel milage. If you want a aero truck with good resale you'd probably be better off with a KW T-600 or T-800. They tend to be more solid than a Freightliner. In my opinion.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-10-26", "dateAdded": "2011-01-03T23:10:52Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 2909, "firstName": "JASON", "lastName": "CWACH", "companyName": "LONG RANGE TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "YANKTON", "state": "SD", "userCommentCount": 32, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 } ], "userDislikes": 0, "signUpDate": "2011-01-03", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0, "iSubscribe": 0 }

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Posted on Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 12:24 PM CST in MANHATTAN, KS