Hauling containers | downsides of owning a Cummins ISX

Happy trucking Monday! Hauling local containers today and thought I’d show some of the downsides of owning a Cummins isx! Like comment subscribe!

[@leopitsul4701]

Cummins is a great engine in the right hands. Nice looking setup

[@IVALeMoNz]

delete it all, get rid of the egr and the stock vgt turbo. throw a non vgt turbo on it (more options for turbos) and run a custom file on it and you wont have to worry about anything unless it throws the whole bottom end haha

[@CountryGhetto]

I took the isx15 out of my 2014 579 and put a 60 series 14L and I'm loving every minute of it

[@eldyvalles8662]

Lucky

[@oldsagejoe]

My last truck was a 2008 Pete 389 with 600 ISX, 18 speed and 3.73 rears. Loved the engine power pulling hills for 9 years before I retired and sold it to a logger, Yes, it had some expensive maintenance issues.

[@CustomRigs]

The dual cam Cummins up untill 2010 were awesome engines a lot better than the 2010+ common rail.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

@@CustomRigs I bought a 2010 387 with the 450HP CM-871 earlier this year. 972K miles so I had it overhauled and having a rebuilt 13 speed installed today. No trailer yet so I'm running power only until I decide which way to go. Was going to buy a step deck, but rates are really low right now.

[@truckerdan]

I had 2013 D13/Ishift , I had 60 series, N 14, Now driving 1999 Volvo with 3406E, 18 speed, I will keep her for a looong time, runs like a tank.. I’m local too around here

[@chrisbaldeo2957]

That’s a rare spec with a E model I would def keep it 👍

[@ThisIsIsharSingh]

I appreciate the inside information bro, keep up the good work and sharing the knowledge

[@masonkirby2443]

That 389 was clean. We run a handful of them down here in west Texas. Hauling frac sand in pneumatics and chassis. Everything else we have are Volvos. We run a Chinese brand tire too. They last longer than Bridgestones. Our rigs are off-highway more often than on. So price of tires makes a big difference when you have to replace them every 6 months anyways.

[@zachgreen611]

What brand of tire is that my friend ?

[@HarleybyHerm_]

Your truck sounds like she’s already deleted, so you may as well throw on a regular turbo once that one goes out

[@tylerrobinson6158]

Agreed

[@connershepherd998]

I’m OTR with a FLD classic with 3406e cat love this truck not very good fuel mileage but great truck never skips a beat I’m also sitting down at the love near port of Tacoma atm this place is a mad house

[@CustomRigs]

If you want to better place to take a nap go father down port of Tacoma road past loves there’s lots of places in the allys to take a nap. I hate that loves

[@connershepherd998]

@@CustomRigs thanks man!

[@charlestontate9499]

That's a lot of wheelbase, good looking large car!

[@ptx777]

I run Chinese on my drives and American on my steers never had an issue 🤞🏼👌🏼

[@charlestontate9499]

Agreed

[@dominick253]

Makes sense to me!

[@maxpuppy96]

Never had a problem with ISX's ran many of them, one time I had to have an intercooler put on one.

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

Try 5,000 for a tow truck and a new divider. Went to Florida and was 6.2 miles from the port. And the divider went. Got it to G.H. Truck repair in Jacksonville FL. Stayed in my truck from Tuesday afternoon till Friday. I didn't make any money on that run. But, that's truck y'all. Have the exact same truck as you driver! My 34inch Hodge quarter fenders just came in yesterday! And it's raining today. Sucks! Rain!!!

[@CustomRigs]

Oh man sorry to hear that! What’s this divider your talking about?

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

@@CustomRigs the power divider on the front drive axle. The divider comes with the axle/spline already built into the divider. Your driveshaft/ yoke attaches to that. The axle inside the divider twisted like a pretzel and my drive shaft fell.

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

@@CustomRigs in a nut shell its what lock both your axles if your stuck

[@georgelulgjuraj1007]

I had 2 mill original miles on my 6nz cat before i sold it couple months ago. Best engine Cat ever made

[@mewithouttherandomnumbers]

Containers ought to pay more than usual lately since there's a shortage of container trucks and many of the ports are full.

[@antonpandoursky9790]

How many miles on the tires DRIVER?If you park it for 4 years they won't wear out at all!!

[@timofeypinchuk877]

I have a 1999 isx signature 600 good engine new turbo 580 bucks

[@CustomRigs]

That’s an awesome engine! If I ever find a good deal on one I’ll swap a signature 600 into this truck

[@KamionKing]

Looks like your turbo has been replaced, unless they don’t come painted from the factory anymore

[@danielabundiz2187]

The only cummins engine that I recommend is the cummins n14. Strong motor and really cheap to maintain

[@pep5772]

Big Cam 4 and N14 for older engines. Volvo D13 or Mack MP8 for new engines are the best.

[@b.k.sautomarinedieselrepai5143]

@Dan Reardon also each owner has a different fishing tale...😩 So who knows what maintenance was done or if bought new. I mean gaskets and o rings are wear items.

[@b.k.sautomarinedieselrepai5143]

@Dan Reardon yea, growing up my old man had a few corn binders that were 😺 powered. From playing in the sandbox hauling aggregate to containers.... Never really had too many issues. 4 and a quarter 🐈's, Cummins 350 or 400 Big cam was a hoss as well and favorites in our fleet.Me being the next generation is when we got into Detroit and beyond.🙄😏

[@kurnal707]

Yup. And injectors going out.

[@kurnal707]

@Dan Reardon Interesting because I've done more injectors and cam followers than anything and the injectors were not due to running it out of fuel.

[@DaveG7920]

The port doesn't run 24/7? That's crazy.

[@yosbelrodriguezrodriguez4157]

I own the same truck, hauling container also and I would like to adapt a Serie 60 12.7L parts on a ISX15 are too expensive

[@jontroyer7975]

If I had to get a semi I would have to get one with a 6nz cat n14 Cummins a big cam Cummins or a 3406b only cause I hate emissions they take down reliability

[@ze_german2921]

I hear you guys have a problem returning empty’s to the port. Would this be a good chance to have one delivered to my Property?

[@CustomRigs]

Yes there’s problems returning empties back they give limited windows throughout the week. The vessel will charge trucking company after a certain amount of days it’s not returned back

[@DaveG7920]

I don't know why people rave about Cummins, they're expensive and break down like everything else. I'm guessing they're popular in the US because a lot of people know them but the rest of the world seems to do OK without them.

[@jamesalton1903]

You can easily get them repaired everywhere. I don’t see many cat repair shops or Detroit.

[@AB-vd5tg]

Buy American keep money in America 🇺🇸 !

[@user-um7cj3fq5r]

Did you just research and find a local dispatcher to get you hauling containers? Saving to buy my own truck /start my own authority. Trying to gather all info and get off to a good start

[@joshm8805]

Just got my own authority, SCAC, & TWIC, just waiting on the UIIA process. I’m 2hrs away from Charleston and Savanah.

[@raulromero8333]

Hi Josh I got everything but the UIIA is that all I need to work for the port.?thanks

[@ronjones5167]

coolant level is looking very low in the header tank

[@youngbulltrucking]

Damn bro where did you buy your tires? 2.1k for all 8 is a great deal!

[@lashan4636]

2012 freightliner with cummins isx. Is it any good?

[@jasonanderson7471]

N14 is my favorite

[@erich7210]

Hey bro. I’m looking to get my own authority here in WA. And I wanna be able to do local container work as well, Would you be able to hook me up with who you work with for the Ports and a chassis?

[@CustomRigs]

Horizon is a great company that will give you chassis and you can run with them with your own authority. Their agents are CGR transport in Tacoma

[@erich7210]

Ok. Thanks bro. I appreciate it

[@erich7210]

@Dan Reardon Already know that Word of advice, but thanks this is for my plan of operation. Glad yours worked out for you

[@danale7518]

Why dont you haul garbage it pays really well

[@xtremetransportationllc6117]

You gone fill the coolant?

[@FattzNB]

Wait, I've always heard cat's are very expensive to fix, and your talking like cat's are as cheap detroits to maintain. Which is it? Are cat's expensive or not.. I currently have a Volvo with a d12 engine, it's weak but haven't had any major problems

[@stevedries6338]

Parts for the Cat are expensive. But they are very well built. I have done very little repairs on my Cat motors they just run

[@extremedrivr]

@Don Johnson Check this out. So my daily Driver 4x4 Jeep needs a new Engine and guess what?? it will take me 3.5 months to get said engine built and shipped to me. And this engine I want is better than stock yes but not a crazy build. This whole administration has screwed things up so bad now that it's getting harder and harder to get even the basic things in life.

[@MrSehka77]

Good video ,good info. What make are those Chinese tires ? Have that same truck 2000 freightliner century w/ n14 cummins red top 525h.p love the truck

[@CustomRigs]

That’s awesome! Id love to have an older truck. These are zenna drive tires

[@MrSehka77]

@@CustomRigs yea , I like the older trucks simple, reliable thanks for information

[@mishaoprea3019]

Nice truck. Where did you get those tires for 2100? I live in the area and prices went up everywhere.

[@CustomRigs]

Check Facebook marketplace a guy in lynnwood has them. If not the Russian tire shop in federal way on pacific highway has tbb for about 270 a tire

[@soldieron9965]

Do you have issues when making right turns with a long wheel base? I’ve been driving doubles all my trucking career, I was thinking about buying a truck, but want to stay away from a long wheel base because I am not that good at backing up anymore.

[@oliverarceo2004]

Easy .u get use to it bro .I drive freight cascadi tanker yanked 297 wb...

[@rooster72886]

I ran a Volvo with a m11 for 3 years turbo let go I grand island Nebraska in 2019 boss swapped the turbo truck wouldnt do over 35 mph from Nebraska all the way back to southwest wi when them cummins run great cant bitch but one drop of rain hits it wrong the gremlins come out to play since then it's either 3408 cat or detroit 60 series but I will say that m11 had 3 million with only one overhaul done otherwise boss just did oil and filters he wasnt a good at upkeep period lol

[@АлександрРыбаченко-ы7р]

Тёмыч,привет.Посмотрел,почитал.Да,если в день ты можешь сделать 1500 баксов,то это не плохо.Удачи.

[@christopheryoung3094]

New to your channel do you have your own authority pulling containers?

[@CustomRigs]

Yes own authority

[@a-hvlogs2046]

are you pulling out of kent?

[@anthonyjennings8108]

Take turbo off and change exhaust manifold and put a holset ,get rid of all that emissions shit

[@jameshood3692]

Maybe check your coolant?

[@davidestrada7337]

what do you guys think of Detriot DD13 low miles doe 280k engine lol?

[@juanzuniga559]

Damn bro I seen you couple weeks ago in brooks or at the pilot

[@jermainemorgan171]

Why not just swap out ur engine for a cat, detroit, n14 or the Cummings signature.?

[@CustomRigs]

I sold this truck and got a w900 with a cat

[@wiltonfarleysr.4666]

I'll stick with the Cummins isx 15 that's the best engines

[@CustomRigs]

Super expensive to maintain.. but they can be good engines if properly taken care off. I’m happy to have got rid of mine after 3 years. Like the Turbo on Cummins is 9k vs 1.6k on a cat 😩

[@wiltonfarleysr.4666]

@@CustomRigs love the K. W. Keep up the great work 👍 👏 💪

[@CustomRigs]

@@wiltonfarleysr.4666 thank you 🙌

[@ifukedURgurl]

Tacoma WA?

[@CustomRigs]

Yep

[@tarantula3068]

More long video driving pls

[@tonythecarfreak]

Swap a 60 series non vgt turbo into that Cummins

[@robertclark4929]

Why can't you drive older trucks in the port? Makes no sense.

[@CustomRigs]

2008 and newer trucks come with Dpf filter and 2010 and newer come with DPF and DEF. They care about emissions and keeping ports air “clean”.

[@avitia38super]

Husky lot

[@avitia38super]

Nope stay away from Cummins isx

[@izabellamay9841]

2mpg difference on a newer truck can save you $15k per year on fuel. Newer truck is the way to go. Over 4 years that’s $60k

[@b.k.sautomarinedieselrepai5143]

And a paid off truck that makes ATLEAST 80k a year and is paid off would love ok at the situation and the finances different as well. It's all relative and depends on your end goal.

[@BestCBDCenter]

Just wait for your DPF, EGR, NOX DEF, REGEN to go out and we can talk about savings.

[@benjaminturpin2749]

Except newer trucks get worse milage? So I don't know what you're getting at. New isxs get worse mpg than an n14 from 30 years ago. Even if it did get better milage, you're still in the hole from buying a new truck. As well as replacing emissions equipment WHEN it fails. Nice try "Izabella".

[@scootter5922]

You are low on coolant!

[@CustomRigs]

Lol I filled it up after someone else mentioned it

[@ellisdylan007]

Don’t let this dude talk you out of an ISX. most drivers don’t even know what tf they are driving. ISX are the easiest to do a full EGR and DEF delete and the easiest to put after market parts PDI parts that make your ride look crazy. just don’t live in california or any of the other blue states.

[@CustomRigs]

Most of the guys do just Def deletes on these Cummins and keep the egr because when you remove egr you have high egts and that’s where the problems begin. The heads will crack and you will be in shop after shop. We already know a dozen guys who keep swapping their isx with older engines like N14, Detroit and CAT.

[@williamkiser5611]

All for a 1.05 per mile

[@EB-ws8zl]

Hold on what!!! A 7k turbo wtf

[@CustomRigs]

Yep and 9k for turbo with actuator if you go directly to Cummins to buy one.

[@vdonregion6165]

🖐!!!!🇷🇺✌!!!👍👍👍

[@АндрейЦарский-ш2у]

Можно хотя бы что ни будь по русски

[@ericowen7615]

Appreciate your videos bro and your 660 is dope if your first truck was 8k how much did you start off with all together when you purchased?

[@MrMan-ol4ic]

@Don Johnson that's the truth

[@garykemp6436]

Cheap preventative maintenance is get the turbo bearings replaced

[@bilalumar3898]

I was here today waited 4 hours and they closed didnt take my load😔

[@jrwhitehurst5411]

That's crazy that the port closes and makes you leave without your box. In Virginia as long as you arrive at the front gate before closing time you will be serviced.

[@FrankSerrano]

I've seen your friend Ivan too Very nice truck I think he's selling that Chassis too.

[@CustomRigs]

Yes I think he is.. he drives a new light green w900 and will probably be selling this pete soon

[@narcisomiole3239]

How can i apply for a trailer driver in your country? I am willing 100% to work your company in a long long years, i am a trailer driver too in local here in philippines and in saudi arabia, can you please help me for my favor sir. Thank you and god bless...

[@CombatBuckee]

I love the new uploads 👌🏼👌🏼

[@antonpandoursky9790]

It's junk,that Cummins ISX15!

[@lmnz6315]

You Need Coolant 🤯

[@CustomRigs]

Yeah it’s a little low.. no Christmas light yet lol

[@ricardonelson8263]

That makes no sense to choose cheep stuff and change them more often that could end up costing more.

[@semidriver1376]

Wow, didn't know that you've been an owner of that 1999 century to, it's been my truck from 2007 to 2011 then I sold to Vitaly.... I've reinstalled those silver fairings and bought a newer bumper which Vitaly then installed I guess, it was a god truck, in four years of being owner didn't have much problems with it and zero problems with engine ! See u in port and Goodluck.

[@CustomRigs]

Haha yeah it had so many Russian owners lol.. I bought it than from Edik at D&B trucking. I painted the silver fairings black when I bought it.

[@Timfomenko]

Non vgt turbo is the way to go, $1500 brand new original Cummins turbo, been running it for a few months and couldn't be happier, pulls better runs cooler sounds better

[@CustomRigs]

What kind of Cummins do you have

[@Timfomenko]

@@CustomRigs cm871 2009 386, it's the black 386 flattop, I haul Amazon and other dry van local you probably seen my truck

[@CustomRigs]

@@Timfomenko oh nice you got the dual cam Cummins. 2010 and up they went common rail. Completely different engine.

[@braddalton9260]

You can put pdi turbo on it

[@anthonytv2477]

Hey how are you man?Could you please give me a link to buy this exact set of stacks? Its for my t600

[@yawotton]

Shucks your Cummins prices sounds like my Mack prices..... ridiculous!

[@ButteredUpToast]

Cant wait to get me a truck. Love running tacoma and seattle terminals even w all the bs involved lately

[@juansalmeron2536]

What state are you in? Are in social media for question ?

[@russbrittain7379]

Why did they ban the older trucks at the port I wonder why ❓

[@victorguerrero8690]

Where do you get your tires that’s pretty cheap. What brand are they?

[@vintoniostewart1362]

just delete it and get a high performance turbo

[@SnowmanStart500]

Thank you for that awesome information appreciate that great truck you got

[@debrastarke3996]

I heard now in California it’s anything older than 2011 is banned

[@CustomRigs]

Yep and I heard it’s going to get more strict 😡

[@Jesse-pl6hy]

I come to Cali all the time. I have a 2007 Freightliner fld 120 glider with a 98 60 series and have been pulled over and no problem, yet.. 😬😬🤔🧐🧐

[@debrastarke3996]

Long Beach port is banning trucks older than 2011

[@Goku_Kiyosaki]

@@debrastarke3996 why tho curious ?

[@debrastarke3996]

California has always been strict on emissions. They are also pushing company’s to switch to LNG (liquified natural gas)

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

What is the axle in front the drive axles for?

[@heavydutyrepair64]

Stupid west coast regulations

[@demetriusbennett4305]

What happened to your lift axle

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Deleted six is bulletproof

[@andriyboryshkevych92]

What is the brand of those tires and where did you buy them?

[@carlosgalvan2611]

It's time to strike

[@urielmorales9434]

How can you see??

[@kennardjohnson7875]

My turbo has over a million miles, shell Rotella t 6, 1 gallon of Rotella 50 weight gear and Trans every service.

[@CustomRigs]

That’s pretty impressive. Mine was already replaced right before I bought this kenworth at about 500k miles

[@robertgardner4508]

How do the ports ban old trucks… they’re just getting rid of drivers.. what is this? Commiefornia? Smh. New trucks suck, they’re just comfortable and that’s all.

[@CustomRigs]

They block the port rfid chips on old trucks. So you can’t get through the gate. Can’t register an old truck to the port system.

[@robertgardner4508]

@@CustomRigs That's ridiculous. Good thing I never want to be a container driver anyways, even then I never want to go to the port if I can't bring my old truck just count me out..

[@bayboy1967]

$500 a day not enough for me.

[@CustomRigs]

I said up to $500 per local trip lol.. not $500 a day. I agree tho I wouldn’t work for $500 a day myself either

[@bladiflores641]

You can always do a delete in the long run you save money 💰 , also get a tech who can rebuild the turbo for about $2,800, and final suggestion you can adapt a 60 series turbo and it works good have a buddy who did the mod.

[@CustomRigs]

I am considering going the Detroit turbo route before mine gives out.. you loose third stage engine brake. Hardest part is finding a good non VGT tune.

[@depth4676]

You know the grey/purple Pete? (the loud one lol) I think it's a 379 but he's leased on with MacPiper. How does he enter the ports with that truck?

[@CustomRigs]

There is port certified companies that install DPF filter on your old truck for 10-12k than you get the port sticker.

[@depth4676]

@@CustomRigs do you know the names? I'd probably do this when I buy a truck. I feel like having just a dpf wouldn't be as bad as def and sensors and everything else.

[@CustomRigs]

@@depth4676 I will look into it I believe it should be on the port of Tacoma website somewhere but I’ll check