Agreed! They sure have that cool factor. And especially nice when clean and shiny.
Being the truck geek that I am…stretched frames are to me incredibly cool.
When I was hauling mail a few years ago I drove the owners old 1994 Pete 359. The USPS was using a few short shipping containers to haul mail. They were really difficult to back into spots at first. They were so short that by the time I could see the rear of the trailer around the sleeper it was not where I thought it was going to be.
They do ride nice, but more difficult to back.
I was at a place two days ago and a new driver (two weeks solo) rolls in with a extended nose 379 Peterbilt, pulling a 20 foot shipping container. I watched her try and back it for at least 15 minutes all over the lot. Everywhere except the assigned dock beside me. Finally I got out to help with some guidance. Well, 15 minutes later, I end up backing it into the dock.
They really look cool, ride nice, and exemplify "Truckers".
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I too think they look cool, but my practical side kicks in and says that is way too much truck for most places. Mine is bad enough at 275” wheelbase.