Freightliner Classic xl?

Not a good truck for a new driver to start in. Really poor turning radius which will get a new driver in trouble in tight areas.

 

For rookies I recomend Volvo for turning radius or freightshaker columbia

 

"Start in" How long have you been driving? Its turning radius is no worse than any other 'hood' but it is a consideration. Parts are cheaper than Volvo and parts and service are easier to come by. Not the most fuel efficient but can be nudged into the mid 6's. Probably got a Detroit in it, it is a known quantity, no surprises if looked after.

 

Could be a good starter truck if it's dependable. It won't get good fuel mileage if it has a big engine- keep that in mind while remembering that the fail rate for first time O/O's is something like 97%. You could be successful with it- if you could drive it slowly and kept your mind on business and on making a profit.

The Frtl XL wasn't ever built to be a first truck. If you can't resist the urge to drive fast and idle a lot, you'll be in that 97% group.

 

If your buying go for fuel economy not looks.If you want looks,then be prepared to pay the price.Been there done that got the t-shirt not fun

 

just buy a old cab over and just do the east coast with macthing 48 foot spring trl

 

But i ran with the century , no problems with it, didnt pull good on the hills, downshift alot depending on the ant hill. mine had the 60 detroit , 10 speed , company truck , good truck although i must say, plenty room inside too.