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The company I'm with runs freightliner,volvo and internationals.The mercedes has good fuel mileage but lacks the power for hauling heavy loads espacially uphill.Our volvo's have cummins isx and volvo engines,the volvo's are always in the shop and the cummins is running 1.4 more mpg than the volvo.

Thanks for all the input.Times are tough for all the transportation industry not just expediting.Right now you have to learn how to streach your dollar further,get groceries for the week instead of eating in restaurants,ease your foot off the accelerator and slow down a few more MPH,when you...

I've been driving big rigs for a year now 6months local and 6months doing regional work.Lately I've been thinking about buying my own rig jumping into expediting.I would appreciate any info anyone gives me.Also I've heard of some people using single axle tractors and a pup trailer if this is...