King of the Road Survey

Who builds the best tractor?

(357 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
  • 42% Kenworth
  • 31% Peterbilt
  • 30% Freightliner
  • 22% Volvo
  • 7% International
  • 4% Western Star
  • 2% Mack
  • 4% Other (Marmon, Mercedes, etc.)

Who makes the best tires?

(358 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
  • 47% Michelin
  • 36% Bridgestone
  • 25% Goodyear
  • 14% BF Goodrich
  • 14% Firestone
  • 12% Yokohama
  • 9% Continental
  • 4% Other (Double Coin, Chinese Manufactured, etc.)

Which brand(s) of motor oil do you use most often?

(357 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
  • 45% Shell Rotella
  • 38% Mobil Delvac
  • 15% Chevron Delo
  • 8% Valvoline
  • 8% Castrol
  • 6% Penzoil
  • 3% Other (Amsoil, Mobil One, Lucas Oil, etc.)

What Electronic Logging Device (ELD) do you use?

(325 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
  • 69% Omnitracs
  • 22% Rand McNally
  • 5% Transflo
  • 2% Geotab
  • 0% Qualcomm
  • 5% Other

Generator Brand Used (Of Those Using Generators)

(65 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
  • 51% Cummins/Onan
  • 14% Kubota
  • 12% ThermoKing
  • 3% Dynasys
  • 3% Generac
  • 3% Predator
  • 15% Other

TSE Brand Used (Among Those Who Use TSE)

(12 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
  • 58% IdleAir
  • 33% Shorepower
  • 33% Florida Turnpike
  • 8% American Idle Reduction
  • 17% Other

APU Brand Used (Of Those Using APU)

(79 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
  • 58% IdleAir 
  • 33% Shorepower 
  • 33% Florida Turnpike 
  • 8% American Idle Reduction 
  • 17% Other 
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