And the results are in with 531 responses!
Based on our survey, truck owners (vs those leasing or who do not own) overwhelmingly take better care of their trucks. From frequently checking your brakes and fuel blockage to greasing your own rig, you owners deserve the title, "Proud Truckers".
Amongst truck owners, years of driving experience makes a difference in your truck care routine. Seasoned owners with 10+ years of experience tend to keep a tidier truck: 71% clean their trucks weekly vs just 58% for owners with just 1-2 years of experience. Veteran truck owners are also more likely to grease their own rig and always check their brakes, oil and radiator. But, for new truck owners, looks matter more. They win on washing their rigs weekly.
As for truck owners who drive OTR, only 72% grease their own rig compared with 97% of local drivers, presumably because they’re home less. OTR owners do, however, take the time to always check their fuel before running and for fuel vent blockage when compared to truck owners who drive local.
Finally, out of all the drivers surveyed, Peterbilt was voted by far the most reliable truck. Volvo was voted the least reliable, with Freightliner a not too distant second.
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