Long haul
Put the journey into the specification.
Prepare the route, vehicle combination and operating pattern before shortlisting a truck.
What determines the specification
The journey
Share distance, gradients, road conditions and refuelling availability.
The combination
State the trailer or body, intended combination mass and coupling requirements for technical review.
Operating support
Discuss driver requirements, maintenance arrangements and parts access for the intended route.
Build your requirement brief
- Route and trip distance
- Trailer or body and intended load
- Fuel availability and operating conditions
- Destination and support expectations
Questions before you choose
Can fuel consumption be promised from the series name?
No. Consumption depends on configuration, load, route, driving and conditions. An estimate needs stated assumptions and suitable evidence.
Heda Taisheng
Make the next step specific.
Describe the job, destination and requirements so the configuration can be discussed together.