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Old 11-09-2007, 08:37 PM
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I am graduating school this coming week and am sifting through jobs. How is Kenworth compared to others? Not sure of model but would be 13sp trans. Any info appreciated especially a comparison (e.g. Volvo vs KW vs Freightliner vs Pete, etc.) thanks
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Old 11-10-2007, 08:03 PM
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Each truck is differnt depending which engine tranny combo. Alot of the OTR companies are using a form of automatic tranny. But you know after a couple blocks you would be surpised how easy it is to pick up how each combo works together. Don't sweat the small stuff shifting is the easiest part of the job. Good luck and be safe.
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Slider-thanks. I'm not too concerned with the shifting ( I would actually have a manual trans til I get some experience). I was in one at school and it looked kinda cramped compared to the Volvo and Freightliner. I guess the narrow nose and short windshield makes it look that way? Also I have heard complaints from some about the Volvo being underpowered and other complaints and was wondering how the KW compared.
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