c unit-need help identifying

Dreamer · Jun 25, 2006

The truck that redytrk posted is what you will usually see as the average C unit with most companies. It really depends on the company as to whether it will be profitable. Some companies have a lot of C loads, other companies you may need a full 22 or 24 foot to get a load.

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MDB1 · Jun 25, 2006

Phil, those are not trucks, those are RV's.

arkjarhead · Jun 25, 2006

I'm with tri state and i haul alot of loads that are may four or five skids that a c unit could haul, but I haul alot of freight that is 10 or 11 skids sometimes a lil more if skids are stacked. I don't think I could make the money I do in a c unit. Just my 2 cents.

LDB · Jun 25, 2006

While the photo that Don posted is the most common if I were doing a C unit I'd be tempted to use an Argosy 110" BBC chassis with 14' box for an overall length of less than 25' including the liftgate platform on the back. I believe an Argosy has a 50 degree wheel cut so you'd have a very maneuverable vehicle. It wouldn't be "fun" but NYC would be far less odious than in a 40' unit. I know a couple of WG O/O who say a unit like that could stay busy all the time in the northeast corridor.

Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA 677319
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JohnO · Jun 25, 2006

Leo,
I read that BBC chassis is lightweight any other differences to other chassis?

Thanks

LDB · Jun 25, 2006

John, my reference was length. BBC is Bumper to Back of Cab. My ref was the largest Argosy body at 110" BBC. Add 3-4" gap to box plus 14' box and you are about 23.5' overall. I'm not familiar with a lighter weight chassis other than comparing class 7 and 8.

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Jack_Berry · Jun 25, 2006

thanks folks. lots to digest. amazing sleepers. his and hers?

Jack Berry

ATeam · Jun 25, 2006

>ateam,
>that third "kenworth" that was leased on to landstar is not
>a kenworth. It's a peterbilt. model 379 to be exact. just
>thought i'd let you know.

Doh! Duh! Peterbilt of course. Typed too fast. Embarrassed here.