The new LED headlight for KW T680 $1499 , not $2700 Air filter $239 Full bumper , depends what kind you have , KW t680 for plastic one $1,800 plus paint, for stainless steel/chrome is around $2800 Priced at Youngstown Kenworth dealer Hubbart , OH
We own a shop in Portland Oregon and we pass on ALOT of our account saving to our customers. I think that’s only fair especially in this economy… 110$ per hour with most labor and parts and atleast 40% off dealer prices
For drivers we don’t have a lawyer to solve to many issues brokers the take advantage all the time. For example The load they pay me $700.00 for 46 miles and I went there to delivery the load is canceled and I am sitting for 2 days to unload please driver I need lawyer to solve this issue
All good points in the comment field but like everything else you typically get what you pay for. It’s not just how frequently the truck is in the shop but how efficient and well trained the technicians are. I would rather pay $250.00 dollars an hour for two hours than $150.00 for 4 hours. Most dealer groups have private label parts that can significantly reduce the cost of a bumper etc….
Why not contrast the USA with Canadian dealers as we all know currently know that for every $ a Canadian spends in the USA it's like spending $1.37 so that dealer charging $250 US Funds in texas the Canadian trucker is going to be payin $342 an hour. Thanks for this I've decided not to buy a truck again after all. Travel safe everyone.
Thank you for sharing the cost 😊 On my Restoration 1971 SeaGrave Fire engine. The basic service is so easy to do yourself. The two fuel filter are under at truck frame, very easy access without a lift. The oil filter same thing under engine on frame. The only difference is the oil is a ( sock) filter type. The air filter are up top on passenger side, anyone can change them if they can spin a wing nut. The 8V-71 takes 7 gallons of oil to refill. Even with a newer series DD very easy to service yourself. I see now why the high end RV custom builds with a class #8 semi on front use a F. Liner truck chassis on front.
Real eye opener., great video. I'd like to see one on comparative reliability - leaving aside accident damage like bumpers, how much time does each brand spend in the garage for things like sensors, wiring etc.
For Texas, shoulda used Houston for the labor prices. Houston is the Owner/op capital of TX, while Dallas is the corporate megafleet HQ of the US, so the price gouging rates are going to be high AF. Dallas MHC KW isnt worth damn. Had Houston KW fix Dallas KW's botched repair jobs twice.
@@TremendousFatigue thanks. Wasn't sure about it. Just wondering if the industry is as regulated as, say aviation, where certain repairs can only be made by a certified mechanic. Thinking in the light of an accident, for example. Will they come after me If I did my own maintenance and that part caused the accident? Brakes, for example
I would only go to a dealership if my truck was still under warranty, or if only a dealership can service whatever I need serviced. Other than that, I have a trusted private mechanic. This also applies for non-commercial vehicles
That’s the way but people don’t understand any truck other than a cascadia, modern VNL or 579. Get a old truck cheap and spend money doing a complete rebuild on everything on the truck and will blow past any of these modern trucks down the road and better reliability/maintenance
@@davidowen9671 a lot of people don’t even want to deal with emissions. No reason to have it unless you live in California or live in a neighboring state and can pickup/deliver high paying loads in California
@shinra9845 Reefer units cycle on and off, in case you didn't know. APUs are an incomparably smaller engine, a lesser "evil " A bank of extra batteries is called and "electric apu."
Ronen, you didn’t factor in the most important part……which truck brand spends the most time in the shop. If Volvo has the lowest hourly rate but the highest amount of time in the shop and KW has the highest hourly rate but the lowest amount of time in the shop, the higher hourly rate from KW would then be acceptable. Personally I don’t care about any of the trucks you mentioned. They are all crappy fleet trucks and I would not own one. I drive a Freightliner Coronado SD122 (looks like the Classic) and hate Freighliner for killing them off. Accordingly, my next truck may have to be a Pete.
You need to call more than just 1 shop per state per brand and come up with an average. I have a KW and there are 4 KW dealers within an hour of where I live. I've only gotten work done at 2 of them and both charge different rates. Youngstown, OH charges $215 or $225/h (don't remember exactly) but they get the truck in to diagnose within an hour or 2. Canton, OH only charged $165/h but didn't diagnose until 24-48 hours after I dropped the truck off. I haven't dealt with the other 2 in the area yet because they both had longer wait times. Same with your parts prices. Different dealers charge different prices. I've had to replace my bumper and payed 2k for the KW factory 2 piece part. Or I can go get a 1 piece chrome bumper from a chrome shop for $500-$700
I would need to know the frequency of breakdown on average per truck before I could make that decision. Freightliner might be cheaper. But if it's always in the shop then it will turn out to be more expensive over time. Same for Volvo and most definitely for Kenworth.
I work at a DAF dealership on the outskirts of paris (the european counterpart to Kenworth and Peterbilt), and our labour rate is 115€ an hour (128.46 usd), which I (and all my colleagues who are part of the workshop) already thought was alot, but clearly we aren`t doing too bad on prices compared to the US. In terms of parts prices, I unfortunately don`t really know any exact prices off the top of my head, but if I recall a full filter kit that includes every single filter costs in the 500-600€ range, depending on the exact engine, and whether it`s a regular or extended service interval truck (bigger filters); a headlight will be in the general ballpark of 1000€ (give or take maybe 200€, depending on model, model year and spec) and so will a full bumper (with the caveat that all body parts usually come unpainted and are often just white plastic, that tends to yellow with age of not painted, and require extra costs to get the parts painted to match the vehicle), a full 750l fuel tank for a new generation truck costs just over 2900€ (I know because I had to quote one yesterday), a NOx sensor runs about 600-700€ (depending on engine and model year), the fuel and DEF sending units each run in the 400-500€ range, an engine computer is just under 1600€, a full mirror assembly (including the arm, mirrors, motors, and cladding ) is also around 500€ (or maybe more on the new gen trucks, but we`ve really only sold or replaced a few over the last few years, so I don`t really know how much more they cost), a starter is also close to 1000€, a key (which, much like a normal car key, has integrated lock/unlock and light test buttons and the springloaded mechanism to fold and unfold the key, instead of being just a key with a seperate fob) is I think like 230€, but it comes pre cut to the ignition from the factory (unless the ignition has been replaced), and a set of pads ranges from about 130ish € (if memory serves, though I might be thinking of a discounted price, tbh) for a set of TRP pads, to over 300€ for the genuine DAF pads I don`t inow if I listed all the same componants as in the video for comparison, but I think I got a good amount. Also, a turbo for an MX13 costs around 7k (sometimes more like 6.5k, sometimes more) and a full DOC (the muffler box thing that has the DPF inside as well as all the catalytics) costs like 13k (though it does come with the after-treatment ECU and all the sensors and wiring harness for that price, making it plug and play). One thing to note about these parts prices, is that based on feedback we`ve gotten from customers who buy parts all around europe, apparantly parts in France are the most expensive out of all the european countries , or atleast compared to neighbouring countries lile Belgium, Italy or Spain, to where we`ve had clients who claimed it cheaper to drive to Belgium to buy a part, than to buy it in the area. Oh, and all the prices I`ve listed are also before a 20% VAT, whcih the client has does have to pay, bit their company can than gets back from the government, or something (some accounting/ tax stuff that I don`t understand)
Trucking is shit show now. I own 3 trucks average close to $2.10 a mile driving 3500 miles a week. I of course manipulate the clock by couple of hours everyday, though I edit it and make it real. I average around $7k a week per truck out of it I pay driver $1900 to the driver and another $1600 for fuel. That’s 50% right there. With insurance, ELD, load board shit like that I average around $2000 a week per truck. I don’t have any lease to pay so I’m doing ok just about ok to stay in business. It’s hard to get into this business.
Do you know anything about Hyundai trucks? I saw a couple of new cabover trucks in San Francisco. I hope they will be much cheaper... We don't earn enough money to service trucks from official dealers...
Not Dallas. That place is the epitome of what's wrong in the trucking industry. It's the mega fleet capital and corporate terminal HQ of all major trucking corps. Theres hardly an owner operator or indie trucker scene there. ...btw, im not talking about "owner/operator" with a predatory loan from a mega corp, but trucker that actually owns their rig
What are the actual mechanics paid? I really doubt that their wage rises to US$50/ hour. But have you ever priced out building, outfitting, equipping, licensing, insuring and running a tractor-trailer repair shop?
I wanted to also let you know that in the panhandle of Texas, they openly shared with me that they had the highest prices for labor in North America as if they were proud of it. I had major breakdown issues and needed an engine replacement as well as a new d3f system. I paid a 10k towing fee to get my truck back to South Carolina to make sure I wasn't being scammed. Long story short, I replaced both. I own an old new 2016 international and wouldn't charge a thing. I now with new everything, get 7.5 to 9g per mile, and have all electric apu that allows me to sleep comfortable and quietly. Why don't you ever include international in your videos? It's a long-time big competitor.
Those towing fees are pretty steep in their own right too, but I wholeheartedly understand avoiding Texas altogether. I heard Houston isn't too bad compared to Dallas though
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News The panhandle is where it happened. The places you mentioned are horrible for theft of trucks, trailers, and equipment like tarps .
Absolute ridiculous,my Volvo truck degraded in AL 2 wks ago,I was able to get it back in Canada. Got in the same day,Not 7 days as it was in the states Shop prices are getting out of hand,keep up and we will have a 3 country fleet running north America
Well….All these kenmore execs (also peterbilt) and also O/O that bought new pickups…..remember ‘01 ‘02 when you could buy a three year old O/O spec largecar for 10k? I do!!!!
@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News Well….Not exactly “Good old days” In ‘01 ‘02 three year old Volvos in Georgia were being scrapped ‘cause no place to park all the repos! Google it!
Paccar have way better warranty that Freightshaker.... and what I see on the side of the road waiting for tow truck is Freightshaker .... don't even try to put sheiker in front of eny truck out there hahah 😅😅😅
I’ve always bought my trucks cash and pre 2008 Volvo with D12 engine last one I had was 1milion 755k untouched and still running.. sold it to a guy who works local I have another Volvo also D12 engine with 1million 150k and I always have spare parts for it
What are the actual mechanics paid? I really doubt that their wage rises to US$50/ hour. But have you ever priced out building, outfitting, equipping, licensing, insuring and running a tractor-trailer repair shop?
So, on average compared to Freightliner you will get 1 mpg better fuel economy in a Volvo, at 100k miles per year is a savings of 5000$ at 3.85 fuel cost per gallon. So the maintenance is basically covered with fuel savings. It has a bigger interior and much smoother ride compared to frieghtshakers. I'll stand by my VNL 860 all day. 😊 10.4 mpg coming from LA California to Sioux Falls South Dakota.
There is one more thing to think about on the truck. Is that shop good??? Empire truck, Mobile, Al. I told them way back in 2016 the last time I was FLEECED. "I WOULD NOT TRUST YOU TO ADJUST THE CHAIN ON A TRICYCLE" . Draw your own conclusions. 3 times to fix the JAKES going out(On grapevine North). 3rd time was told a liquid was the problem. funny coffee cup set on floor in its own holder. Radiator replaced mechanic was lazy. folded CAC and condenser onto engine. )$5000 repairs) Check the shop you are thinking of going to get ripped off from.
Wow, that's a lot. We believe in the rule of 3 so we always get three quotes from three different services and do thorough research before deciding on which to accept. Your truck is your life, so you can't bring it to just any shop
Of course, the hourly rate for the mechanic is actually a charge for pro rata use of multi-million $ facility, tools, equipment plus the mechanic and other staff. That said, the Texas Kenworth with a $500 minimum to "diagnose!" And the $5000+ front "bumper," actually, plastic bumper facing, which PACCAR very much seems to be intentionally making to break. Probably lots of choice words other than dishonest bastards come to mind.
But Ronan, changing the subject only slightly (and yes, I have commented on this before), you comment often on truck payments being in the vicinity of US$ 3K/month, and such as this putting a real strain on the viability of the business. One wonders what you and your viewers would think of US$4311.16 / month (51,733.93/year) with zero equity accrual for carrier or for individual lease operator, rather with Peterbilt-PACCAR Lease owning the residual value after four years ($206,935.68 in lease payments)? How about tossing in the gloss that they expect to get a "like new" vehicle back at turn in? Sound like a good deal? Decent deal? Acceptable deal? The worst deal in trucking?
For drivers we don’t have a lawyer to solve to many issues brokers the take advantage all the time. For example The load they pay me $700.00 for 46 miles and I went there to delivery the load is canceled and I am sitting for 2 days to unload please driver I need lawyer to solve this issue
The new LED headlight for KW T680 $1499 , not $2700
Air filter $239
Full bumper , depends what kind you have , KW t680 for plastic one $1,800 plus paint, for stainless steel/chrome is around $2800
Priced at Youngstown Kenworth dealer Hubbart , OH
Thanks, he's at it again.
@@jaeinnmoon3279 media bs
I remember when $75 an hr was over the top, I never wouldv'e believed whats happening in the industry if I wasn't here living it.
Inflation is one heck of a thing
We own a shop in Portland Oregon and we pass on ALOT of our account saving to our customers. I think that’s only fair especially in this economy…
110$ per hour with most labor and parts and atleast 40% off dealer prices
You will be blessed!
What’s the shop called. I be interested I’m in Portland and could use a new shop to get work done.
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Thats great that you help truckers. They will remember your shop and spread the word by mouth. 😊
Yeah, and hauling for $2.00 a mile unbelievable.
It will get worse. Permentantly.
Everything is rising except the rates
For drivers we don’t have a lawyer to solve to many issues brokers the take advantage all the time. For example
The load they pay me $700.00 for 46 miles and I went there to delivery the load is canceled and I am sitting for 2 days to unload please driver I need lawyer to solve this issue
I was a mechanic for 23 years for Kenworth and Peterbilt, labor rate was 85 an hour, when I left it was 120an hour
How the times changed
Great video thanks
Thanks for watching!
Excelente vídeo muy informativo
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, Ronen
Thanks for watching!
All good points in the comment field but like everything else you typically get what you pay for. It’s not just how frequently the truck is in the shop but how efficient and well trained the technicians are. I would rather pay $250.00 dollars an hour for two hours than $150.00 for 4 hours. Most dealer groups have private label parts that can significantly reduce the cost of a bumper etc….
You're not wrong!
Why not contrast the USA with Canadian dealers as we all know currently know that for every $ a Canadian spends in the USA it's like spending $1.37 so that dealer charging $250 US Funds in texas the Canadian trucker is going to be payin $342 an hour. Thanks for this I've decided not to buy a truck again after all. Travel safe everyone.
Owner Ops use independent shops out of warrenty to avoid overpowered services. Should of called some independent shops in the video as well
that what I been saying
"Should Have"
😂most of the repairs and maintenance I do it myself, I don't know how people survive by taking their truck to a dealership shop😢
That'll save you plenty of dollars in the long run1
That is why they are not lol.
Most people take it to private shop
Thank you for sharing the cost 😊
On my Restoration 1971 SeaGrave Fire engine. The basic service is so easy to do yourself. The two fuel filter are under at truck frame, very easy access without a lift. The oil filter same thing under engine on frame. The only difference is the oil is a ( sock) filter type. The air filter are up top on passenger side, anyone can change them if they can spin a wing nut.
The 8V-71 takes 7 gallons of oil to refill.
Even with a newer series DD very easy to service yourself. I see now why the high end RV custom builds with a class #8 semi on front use a F. Liner truck chassis on front.
It's definitely important to be able to run the basics yourself
Real eye opener., great video. I'd like to see one on comparative reliability - leaving aside accident damage like bumpers, how much time does each brand spend in the garage for things like sensors, wiring etc.
We'll look into that!
I called a couple International dealerships in Nevada and their hourly rates were sub $200/hr. An oil change PM and inspection came out to around $420
Thanks for sharing!
For Texas, shoulda used Houston for the labor prices. Houston is the Owner/op capital of TX, while Dallas is the corporate megafleet HQ of the US, so the price gouging rates are going to be high AF.
Dallas MHC KW isnt worth damn. Had Houston KW fix Dallas KW's botched repair jobs twice.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ronen. Not sure if you've done this video already: which repairs/maintenances can you do legally and which don't?
You can do any repair you want if you have the knowledge and tools
@@TremendousFatigue thanks. Wasn't sure about it. Just wondering if the industry is as regulated as, say aviation, where certain repairs can only be made by a certified mechanic. Thinking in the light of an accident, for example. Will they come after me If I did my own maintenance and that part caused the accident? Brakes, for example
I'm from oklahoma 😊
Hello!
Thank you for this video bc I ask you do and you did
We're always open to video suggestions!
I would only go to a dealership if my truck was still under warranty, or if only a dealership can service whatever I need serviced. Other than that, I have a trusted private mechanic.
This also applies for non-commercial vehicles
Not a bad idea!
Im gonna restore me an old freight shaker where headlight costs $30 and no emission junk
That’s the way but people don’t understand any truck other than a cascadia, modern VNL or 579. Get a old truck cheap and spend money doing a complete rebuild on everything on the truck and will blow past any of these modern trucks down the road and better reliability/maintenance
No emissions "junk," hey?
Probably, you also idle your engine all night, every night.
What a generous and enlightened soul you are.
@@davidowen9671 a lot of people don’t even want to deal with emissions. No reason to have it unless you live in California or live in a neighboring state and can pickup/deliver high paying loads in California
@davidowen9671 APUs and Reefer units used on corporate mega fleet trucks are also idling non stop. They run on diesel in case u didnt know.
@shinra9845 Reefer units cycle on and off, in case you didn't know. APUs are an incomparably smaller engine, a lesser "evil " A bank of extra batteries is called and "electric apu."
You didn't mention that Kenworth front bumper made from Titanium with golden straps 😅 for that price
That'd do it
Ronen, you didn’t factor in the most important part……which truck brand spends the most time in the shop. If Volvo has the lowest hourly rate but the highest amount of time in the shop and KW has the highest hourly rate but the lowest amount of time in the shop, the higher hourly rate from KW would then be acceptable. Personally I don’t care about any of the trucks you mentioned. They are all crappy fleet trucks and I would not own one. I drive a Freightliner Coronado SD122 (looks like the Classic) and hate Freighliner for killing them off. Accordingly, my next truck may have to be a Pete.
Thanks for sharing!
Why was international and Pete's left out?
We'll be sure to take them in for the next video
Thank you sir! My choice is Volvo)
Nice!
FUKK! THATS EXPENSIVE!!
Indeed it is!
It’s not even been a owner operator, just with labor hours and parts expenses. After that you go broke, rates need to break even with repair expenses.
Unfortunatly
I'm currently paying £126/hr here in the UK for labour with Scania. 😢
Oh wow!
What about International
We'll look into them!
You need to call more than just 1 shop per state per brand and come up with an average. I have a KW and there are 4 KW dealers within an hour of where I live. I've only gotten work done at 2 of them and both charge different rates. Youngstown, OH charges $215 or $225/h (don't remember exactly) but they get the truck in to diagnose within an hour or 2. Canton, OH only charged $165/h but didn't diagnose until 24-48 hours after I dropped the truck off.
I haven't dealt with the other 2 in the area yet because they both had longer wait times.
Same with your parts prices. Different dealers charge different prices. I've had to replace my bumper and payed 2k for the KW factory 2 piece part. Or I can go get a 1 piece chrome bumper from a chrome shop for $500-$700
Thanks for sharing!
I would need to know the frequency of breakdown on average per truck before I could make that decision. Freightliner might be cheaper. But if it's always in the shop then it will turn out to be more expensive over time. Same for Volvo and most definitely for Kenworth.
That's definitely something to consider!
Shop charges 250$ an hour, pays to their Mechanics 25$ an hour😅
Wonder what the remaining $225 would be for 👀
Nice work done but if i start my own company i will prefer t680 next gen for me and my driver family because my profit margin will be less
Nice 👍
THE SAD PART IS THAT THE TECHS ARE ONLY GETTING $80 PER HOUR PLUS BENEFITS
That's why I got a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia truck because, of the 3 is the cheapest.
Nice!
I'll go with freightliner all the time. Best truck that could ever exist. Parts are cheaper
Thanks for sharing!
Florida is about the same or more in Orlando. Kenworth parts are always the most expensive of all truck brands.
Do you think the quality of a Kenworth justifies the price?
I work at a DAF dealership on the outskirts of paris (the european counterpart to Kenworth and Peterbilt), and our labour rate is 115€ an hour (128.46 usd), which I (and all my colleagues who are part of the workshop) already thought was alot, but clearly we aren`t doing too bad on prices compared to the US. In terms of parts prices, I unfortunately don`t really know any exact prices off the top of my head, but if I recall a full filter kit that includes every single filter costs in the 500-600€ range, depending on the exact engine, and whether it`s a regular or extended service interval truck (bigger filters); a headlight will be in the general ballpark of 1000€ (give or take maybe 200€, depending on model, model year and spec) and so will a full bumper (with the caveat that all body parts usually come unpainted and are often just white plastic, that tends to yellow with age of not painted, and require extra costs to get the parts painted to match the vehicle), a full 750l fuel tank for a new generation truck costs just over 2900€ (I know because I had to quote one yesterday), a NOx sensor runs about 600-700€ (depending on engine and model year), the fuel and DEF sending units each run in the 400-500€ range, an engine computer is just under 1600€, a full mirror assembly (including the arm, mirrors, motors, and cladding ) is also around 500€ (or maybe more on the new gen trucks, but we`ve really only sold or replaced a few over the last few years, so I don`t really know how much more they cost), a starter is also close to 1000€, a key (which, much like a normal car key, has integrated lock/unlock and light test buttons and the springloaded mechanism to fold and unfold the key, instead of being just a key with a seperate fob) is I think like 230€, but it comes pre cut to the ignition from the factory (unless the ignition has been replaced), and a set of pads ranges from about 130ish € (if memory serves, though I might be thinking of a discounted price, tbh) for a set of TRP pads, to over 300€ for the genuine DAF pads
I don`t inow if I listed all the same componants as in the video for comparison, but I think I got a good amount.
Also, a turbo for an MX13 costs around 7k (sometimes more like 6.5k, sometimes more) and a full DOC (the muffler box thing that has the DPF inside as well as all the catalytics) costs like 13k (though it does come with the after-treatment ECU and all the sensors and wiring harness for that price, making it plug and play). One thing to note about these parts prices, is that based on feedback we`ve gotten from customers who buy parts all around europe, apparantly parts in France are the most expensive out of all the european countries , or atleast compared to neighbouring countries lile Belgium, Italy or Spain, to where we`ve had clients who claimed it cheaper to drive to Belgium to buy a part, than to buy it in the area.
Oh, and all the prices I`ve listed are also before a 20% VAT, whcih the client has does have to pay, bit their company can than gets back from the government, or something (some accounting/ tax stuff that I don`t understand)
I will go for Volvo
Nice!
Best value plus safety is cherry 🍒 on top.
Ronin, I take it that your not a fan of International/Navistar trucks, as most parts are cheaper on them?
Why would cheaper parts make us not a fan?
Trucking is shit show now. I own 3 trucks average close to $2.10 a mile driving 3500 miles a week. I of course manipulate the clock by couple of hours everyday, though I edit it and make it real. I average around $7k a week per truck out of it I pay driver $1900 to the driver and another $1600 for fuel. That’s 50% right there. With insurance, ELD, load board shit like that I average around $2000 a week per truck. I don’t have any lease to pay so I’m doing ok just about ok to stay in business. It’s hard to get into this business.
I don't think you should be openly admitting manipulation like that but I can certainly understand and relate to the challenges faced
@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News Lol they would never find who I’m 🤣🤣
I'm a firm believer in digital footprints after seeing people like Yuval on TikTok😭
Why didn't you add Peterbilt to the list.
We don't use them much ourselves, but we can definitely inquire about them in a future video
I can do all those myself. Man oh man
That's the mindset!
Why did you not include international truck prices? 😢
We don't use them much, but we can include them in future videos
Do you know anything about Hyundai trucks? I saw a couple of new cabover trucks in San Francisco. I hope they will be much cheaper... We don't earn enough money to service trucks from official dealers...
We'll be sure to check them out when we can!
I thought texas gonna be cheaper, Thanks for making this video, I'm just gonna keep my Volvo
We thought so too
Not Dallas. That place is the epitome of what's wrong in the trucking industry. It's the mega fleet capital and corporate terminal HQ of all major trucking corps.
Theres hardly an owner operator or indie trucker scene there.
...btw, im not talking about "owner/operator" with a predatory loan from a mega corp, but trucker that actually owns their rig
Enjoy the channel
Thanks for watching!
Ronen, you’re in the wrong business. You should be running a diesel repair shop. Holy crap.
Mighty considering now
I am simply astonished that labor rates are higher in Texas than they are in California. I thought Texas is more affordable than California.
What are the actual mechanics paid? I really doubt that their wage rises to US$50/ hour.
But have you ever priced out building, outfitting, equipping, licensing, insuring and running a tractor-trailer repair shop?
Excellent question
I wanted to also let you know that in the panhandle of Texas, they openly shared with me that they had the highest prices for labor in North America as if they were proud of it. I had major breakdown issues and needed an engine replacement as well as a new d3f system. I paid a 10k towing fee to get my truck back to South Carolina to make sure I wasn't being scammed. Long story short, I replaced both. I own an old new 2016 international and wouldn't charge a thing. I now with new everything, get 7.5 to 9g per mile, and have all electric apu that allows me to sleep comfortable and quietly. Why don't you ever include international in your videos? It's a long-time big competitor.
Those towing fees are pretty steep in their own right too, but I wholeheartedly understand avoiding Texas altogether. I heard Houston isn't too bad compared to Dallas though
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News The panhandle is where it happened. The places you mentioned are horrible for theft of trucks, trailers, and equipment like tarps .
Absolute ridiculous,my Volvo truck degraded in AL 2 wks ago,I was able to get it back in Canada.
Got in the same day,Not 7 days as it was in the states
Shop prices are getting out of hand,keep up and we will have a 3 country fleet running north America
A lot of things are getting out of hand these days, a union is very much needed
Well….All these kenmore execs (also peterbilt) and also O/O that bought new pickups…..remember ‘01 ‘02 when you could buy a three year old O/O spec largecar for 10k? I do!!!!
That sounds like the good old days we hear so much about
@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News Well….Not exactly “Good old days” In ‘01 ‘02 three year old Volvos in Georgia were being scrapped ‘cause no place to park all the repos! Google it!
Paccar have way better warranty that Freightshaker.... and what I see on the side of the road waiting for tow truck is Freightshaker .... don't even try to put sheiker in front of eny truck out there hahah 😅😅😅
Can't say I've heard that one before
Bakersfield, CA has best and cheapest mechanics and are honest all prices the same no matter the brand of truck
Thanks for the suggestion!
The international with a Cummins engine is cheaper in all ways
Cheaper isn't always better, however
California 🎉
Hello!
I’ve always bought my trucks cash and pre 2008
Volvo with D12 engine last one I had was 1milion 755k untouched and still running.. sold it to a guy who works local
I have another Volvo also D12 engine with 1million 150k and I always have spare parts for it
Thanks for sharing!
3:01 guilty as charged
Haha, hello there!
My doctor doesn’t make that. Why even think about buying a KW ?
What are the actual mechanics paid? I really doubt that their wage rises to US$50/ hour.
But have you ever priced out building, outfitting, equipping, licensing, insuring and running a tractor-trailer repair shop?
Many assert that it's worth the price
Volvos are the best trucks to make money.
You think so?
We are out of business now we left the business for them for future we will see
Sorry to hear that
Personally I would stay away from Volvo in my experience they are plagued with wiring issues that gobble up shop time
Thanks for sharing!
So you have more viewing audience in California than you have in the rest of the world ?
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It’s highway robbery crazy rates 😂
Indeed!
So, on average compared to Freightliner you will get 1 mpg better fuel economy in a Volvo, at 100k miles per year is a savings of 5000$ at 3.85 fuel cost per gallon. So the maintenance is basically covered with fuel savings. It has a bigger interior and much smoother ride compared to frieghtshakers. I'll stand by my VNL 860 all day. 😊 10.4 mpg coming from LA California to Sioux Falls South Dakota.
Sounds great!
There is one more thing to think about on the truck. Is that shop good??? Empire truck, Mobile, Al. I told them way back in 2016 the last time I was FLEECED. "I WOULD NOT TRUST YOU TO ADJUST THE CHAIN ON A TRICYCLE" . Draw your own conclusions. 3 times to fix the JAKES going out(On grapevine North). 3rd time was told a liquid was the problem. funny coffee cup set on floor in its own holder. Radiator replaced mechanic was lazy. folded CAC and condenser onto engine. )$5000 repairs)
Check the shop you are thinking of going to get ripped off from.
Wow, that's a lot. We believe in the rule of 3 so we always get three quotes from three different services and do thorough research before deciding on which to accept. Your truck is your life, so you can't bring it to just any shop
@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News Since the Freightliner Dealer is less than 15 miles from home. Well you see my dilemma.
Of course, the hourly rate for the mechanic is actually a charge for pro rata use of multi-million $ facility, tools, equipment plus the mechanic and other staff. That said, the Texas Kenworth with a $500 minimum to "diagnose!" And the $5000+ front "bumper," actually, plastic bumper facing, which PACCAR very much seems to be intentionally making to break. Probably lots of choice words other than dishonest bastards come to mind.
But Ronan, changing the subject only slightly (and yes, I have commented on this before), you comment often on truck payments being in the vicinity of US$ 3K/month, and such as this putting a real strain on the viability of the business. One wonders what you and your viewers would think of US$4311.16 / month (51,733.93/year) with zero equity accrual for carrier or for individual lease operator, rather with Peterbilt-PACCAR Lease owning the residual value after four years ($206,935.68 in lease payments)? How about tossing in the gloss that they expect to get a "like new" vehicle back at turn in?
Sound like a good deal?
Decent deal?
Acceptable deal?
The worst deal in trucking?
For drivers we don’t have a lawyer to solve to many issues brokers the take advantage all the time. For example
The load they pay me $700.00 for 46 miles and I went there to delivery the load is canceled and I am sitting for 2 days to unload please driver I need lawyer to solve this issue
Sometimes, it's not even a matter of not having a lawyer, but simply not knowing what your rights are
@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News I feel like I don’t have any right .😭
You have plenty! Don't let anyone treat you differently!
Well, Volvo wins hr per labor
Thanks for watching!
MHC Kenworth and Rush Peterbilt is $250 hour with 2 hour minimum... See!? Lol
$200 I think lol
Haha, right?
Volvo the best
You think so?
Shops are the biggest crooks
Have the broker's throne been usurped?
Wote for make social security pack , Dont go to work truck driver for mach stress and no money today. Truck driver the prison TIME IN LIFE
my. freightliner columbia 2007 is cheap
Tn
Lol trucking is dead.
How do we revive it?
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News force legislators to cut out the BS brokering, make everyone hourly and Make North America Great Again.👌👍
Do your own work
If you are able to, that's the best option out there!
Stop hauling cheap freight!!!!! Or go on strike
How tf are we going to strike when these drivers are too damn busy complaining about other drivers wearing flip flop???