Spec' ing Trucks

[JohnMueller]

For all of you experienced expediters - what items, accessories, or specifications did you forget to spec, or was your vehicle not equipped with, that you wish you now had?

Thanks,

HotFr8Recruiter
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[Tennesseahawk]

A 30' box! LOL

We didn't spec the truck out we're driving, just driving what's available. However, if we were to spec this truck out, first thing would be a lower torque rear-end. Second would be an automatic transmission. Drop axel would be perfect for this truck, as would a liftgate. Though I don't know if I'd go with the liftgate for reasons such as the customer assuming they get use out of it for nothing. Last thing, a standup cab. It's a pain in the arse to be 6'4 and have to bend down to get into the sleeper.

 

[Jack_Berry]

this is the list i worked out after looking at the ads and reading some of the info here at eo.


Liftgate
Swing Doors
Dolly Legs
Tag Axle
Translucent roof
Floor tie downs 2 row
Wall latches 2 rows

96†raised roof sleeper
Microwave
5’ fridge
Tv/dvd
Invertor
Generator
Shower/toilet-only in 120?
Workspace/computer space

Replacement seats up front
Automatic
Am/fm cass/cd/mp3 player
CB
Jottodesk?

350 hp engine
Automatic
Heated mirrors
Air ride/brakes
Cruise


E-trak
GPS
Pre-pass-do not have to stop at weigh stations


someone else thought of this and it is here to remind me of what else i need to know about

Duel 120 gallon Alum tanks
Auto Landing gear
Locking Diff Rear end
Duel Air Ride Seats
Sink
Hot Water
Alum Rims
Side Tool Box
Goucho Bed
Fantastic Fan
Alum front bumper
Heavier Duty Suspension Meritor


what is a hds meritor?

















Jack Berry

 

[X1_SRH]

A window that will open and has a screen in it is AWESOME in a sleeper. If you get one on each side of your bunk (head / foot) you can get a cool breeze blowing across you to sleep (provided it's not 90 degrees plus outside).

You can sleep like a baby without idling OR running a generator. You can just lay there and imagine yourself in a hammock down by the lake. Ahhhhh.....

Downfall - reefer trucks parked in your imaginary lake. Grrrrr

 

[TeamCaffee]

One more thing to add to the list is insulation!! We don't have it and sure wish we did. You cannot run without a generator. We are also in the process of getting our transmission changed from a 5 speed to a 6 speed. Hope that gets us better fuel mileage. On the 120 gallon dual tanks you better make sure they are hung right or you will be over weight on the steers. We have a wood floor Bob installed in the sleeper and that is sure a lot easier to clean. One more thing you can never have enough of is storage space!!

This is going to end up as a great list!!