What truck is better for hauling containers locally freightliner or Mac?

Something older that runs. Local hauling doesn't need q special truck. Just grab whatever looks to be in decent shape within your budget.

 

I would suggest a Freightliner built before 2003 . With the older trucks you can always find someone to work on them, and you can always find a driving job in a busy container corridor , while your truck is getting fixed. Best thing to do is stay on top of maintenance.

 

Reliability on any thing non EGR (most 03 or older) and any thing built after will be night and day ! Second getting a Freightliner parts all over everywhere. Any one can work on it, cheaper. A 12.7 Detroit from that era are almost bullet proof, do well on fuel. Pulling cans will want a lower rear gear ratio.

 

Cans means ports.Aren't some ports getting the same rules as CARB?

 

Some ports (not many) are trying to establish these type of rules, but the bottom line is...they want the ships to come to their ports. Many east coast ports will see a significant rise in container activity in the next couple of years as the new mega ships call on those ports due to the new larger locks in the Panama Canal opening. These ships are able to carry as many as 18,000 20' containers at a time. Ports are not the only location for containers, major transportation hubs have significant rail activity, so they provide a good oppurtunity for can haulers as well. Best thing to do is to know the market you want to haul in and find out what are the frequency and rates for said market