ss55, I don't disagree, but your point also illustrates why they can't kill the long hood trucks completely. There are still enough owner operators and small fleets that do a great deal of their own maintenance, and prefer to sacrifice a portion of their fuel mileage for ease of service. I fall into that category, as I specifically ordered my Western Star as a full long hood. If I replace this truck in the next few years, I was seriously looking at a long hood Peterbilt, but may consider a 579 instead. They offer a longer hood on that model too, so I can get a bit of both worlds, easier service access but with better aerodynamics.
I also add this though, out here on the prairies we're a little crazy about the weights we pull, so lightweight isn't always a major factor.
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