Best Semi Trucks For Tall Or Huskie Drivers?
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I'm 6'3 and 280 and my Freightliner Cascadia is pretty comfortable.
A Freightliner Cascadia will work just fine for you. I wouldn't worry too much about this. I'm 5'7" 125lb but I'm still growing so watch out I'm coming after you!
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Yep, next year he will be 5'7" and 126 pounds.
I am 6'4 320lbs and I fit fine in a Peterbilt. I can even completely stretch out on the top bunk with space to spare.
I'm 6'2". I've driven KW, Freightliner, Volvo and ProStar in school with no problem. I've been OTR (which includes living in the truck) in both KW and Freightliner.
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OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
I drive an International lightweight and it's almost as big as the Freightliner condo I trained in. 6'3" and 250lbs. Don't fear the lightweights. The Freightliner lightweights are pretty tiny though.
I am just curious on the public's opinion on a specific brand or model of truck to drive if you are a tall driver or huskie driver, or both like myself... By tall, i mean 6'3" or taller. Personally, i am 6'7" and 300+ lbs. So, what would be a good truck for me? Something with leg room at the helm and a good sized sleeper that i wont have to curl up to sleep or hit my head when standing. What companies out there have trucks, known to accommodate drivers like me, becuause i know im not the only one :) TIA
You should be ok with any of the available options. The bunks are all about 7.5' wide and depending on whether mid-roof or condo design, either way plenty of headroom. One of my friends at the DC is 6'5" about 300 and has had a Cascadia and ProStar, both were comfortable for him.
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I am just curious on the public's opinion on a specific brand or model of truck to drive if you are a tall driver or huskie driver, or both like myself... By tall, i mean 6'3" or taller. Personally, i am 6'7" and 300+ lbs. So, what would be a good truck for me? Something with leg room at the helm and a good sized sleeper that i wont have to curl up to sleep or hit my head when standing. What companies out there have trucks, known to accommodate drivers like me, becuause i know im not the only one :) TIA