Maverick, PAM Transport, US Xpress... several companies are trying them out as part of a pilot program to weigh and measure them against manual trucks.
US Xpress, PAM Transport, Maverick.
Bruder Toys makes several different types of toy trucks for children. Some of the types of trucks are dump trucks, 18 wheeler trucks, and pick up trucks.
Yes
Owner-operator rigs typically have 500-550hp. Company trucks, about 100 hp less.
yes if it is on an 18 wheeler trailer or tractor
Whatever the engine manufacturer recommends.
If that's your only function, then you'd be a lumper.
Ironplanet.com is a great website for all types of 18 wheelers. They have trucks available in quite a few different countries.
Eighteen wheeler accidents are so dangerous due to the size of the trucks and the weight the carry in cargo. It takes an eighteen wheeler about 40% longer to stop than it does an average sized car.
With the industry the way it is, I wouldn't bother.
Yup. Allison and Eaton both make automatic transmissions for big trucks, and they're getting very popular.