Box Truck info? recommendations.

Box Truck info? recommendations.

11-20-2002, 01:07 PM

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Box Truck info? recommendations.

I'm in the market for a Medium Duty Box truck for the business.
I currently have a Mitsubishi box truck and even though it's been OK. I would prefer to buy something more AMERICAN!

I have issues with the fact that everytime I need some part that it needs to be airfreighted from japan.

I'm considering International, Freightliner, and others with a GVW of at least 15,000 lbs. I need it to be able to be driven without a CDL. This will be used for residential furniture deliveries so I'm debating a low profile chassis offered by International. I also like the Freightliners, (especially with the Cummins

)
I didn't know if there were any websites that have info about pricing. I'm also looking to see if theres any info about longevity. I have heard about problems with some of the new International engines and have heard some issues with the bodies of the FL 60's & 70's. I can't substantiate this information though.

Any help would be appreciated.

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