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Recognize Standardized Heavy-Duty Components

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Don't Buy a PeterBuilt, Kenworth or Freightliner...Until You See This

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Autocar trucks come with standardized, heavy-duty components from reputable manufacturers. This includes Cummins engines, Allison transmissions, Hendrickson suspensions, and Meritor axles. This standardization ensures reliability and wide availability of parts, as these are non-proprietary and can be sourced from various vendors. The company's commitment to using the 'best of the best' in industry-standard parts minimizes reliance on specialized dealerships and maximizes the owner's ability to maintain and repair their vehicle efficiently.

Goal: Appreciate the benefits of industry-standard, high-quality components for repair and maintenance.

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What about options on this thing? I'm understanding Autocar doesn't give you options. Nope. You get Cummins engine, Allison transmission, a steel cab. That's your options. That's it? >> That's it. I love it. Personally, you guys, I would I If I was going to spec out a truck, the first things I would want would be a Cummins engine. I would want an Allison transmission. I would want a Hendrickson suspension. Yep. It's a Hendrickson It's a Hendrickson suspension, Meritor axles. It's the best of the best. >> Everybody else's parts. Everything you need to know to keep in operation. Exactly. Things you can get anywhere. Everybody's a Cummins dealer. Right. So, don't have to go back to the Peterbilt dealership 200 miles away. Yeah, and I Trust me, I had a Peterbilt. I've had I've had a couple Macs. I've had all these other trucks. Currently own a Freightliner. Mhm. I would I wouldn't buy another one. Yep. I would not buy another one. >> You're married to the dealership. Yeah, and those dealerships are not always the best thing to to to be married to. Absolutely not. So, what What I'm understanding is If I need a part, you see that Chevy dealer over there? I could get a part for this Autocar over at that Chevy dealership if I wanted to. >> there's an NAPA behind it. Frick. Remember when I said stop? Remember when I said there's These are things you're going to want to know from an actual trucker. I started out as an actual trucker. That's what I did. I built my entire business from being in the cab of this truck day and night and wrenching on it. But now, Autocar has done something completely different. >> does it? They've got a different truck set up that removes the CDL requirement, meaning any guy, any Tom, Dick, and Harry out there that's got some common sense that you feel comfortable enough as an owner putting behind the wheel of a truck can drive a truck without going through the hassle of getting a commercial driver's license. And also the hassle of all those commercial inspections that that go along with that. Is that correct? >> Yep. And Trevor's going to take over this part, right? >> Yep. All right, guys. All right, guys. This is Craig. We're going to go next to Trevor. Trevor, what are we looking at

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