5 Reasons Why I'd Never Buy a Volvo Truck!

There are (at least) 5 reasons why I'd never buy a Volvo Truck!
1. They all look the same. If I'm going to spend big money on a truck, I want it to be at least look decent and somewhat unique. There are 10's of thousands of Volvos on the highway as they are a popular fleet truck, purchased by many of the big carriers. I like to call them 'cookie cutter' trucks.
2. Where the heck is the hood? A hood is for good looks, but it also serves a purpose. I couldn't bear owning a truck WITHOUT A HOOD!
3. They're fugly. No denying it. They are not a good looking truck. Yes, they do the job and if spec'ed correctly, they probably do the job well, but wow do they look UGLY doing it!
4. Poor resale value. At trade in time, values for Volvo trucks can be very low. The market is often flooded with these trucks, as they are SO many of them out there.
5. I prefer trucks that are truly NORTH AMERICAN trucks. Although there are plants in the US, they are truly a European truck and aren't North American based.
Volvos definitely work for some truckers, but they don't appeal to me. AT ALL!!!
But each to their own!
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[@SmartTrucking]

Hey driver. What brand of truck is YOUR brand of choice? (And why.)

[@kontrolledkhaos4853]

Smart Trucking I drive a international I prefer Peterbilt

[@brianaustin6184]

Smart Trucking I personally prefer Pete or KW,I think they build better quality,and go the extra mile on the ride quality and stability,if I didn’t buy a Pete or KW,I would buy a Volvo,I think they are driver friendly,mine had steel bins on rollers,rode smooth turned tight,and they have a weak link in the drive line to where if you get in an accident the engine drops down and goes under the driver instead of back on your legs,I think that’s nice God forbid somebody does something ignorant and you end up in a bad situation. Be safe brother🤠

[@whotf888]

I live in Europe. I don't drive a truck, but here Volvos are fricking awesome.

[@longwhiteline3308]

Personally I prefer a W900A but I currently drive a KW T680 as a company man. I prefer either Peterbilt or KW. They all have a different looks from one to next they ride better and cause of wheelbase they require a little more finesse also nicer interior design

[@p1kkujuha]

Not driving at the moment but I've driven Volvo and got my license on Scania. If I'd drive in North America my choice would be Kenworth, but in Europe depending on where and what I'd be hauling... Volvo or Scania for otr and Sisu Polar hybrid for log hauling. You can never have too much power in logging trucks, and Sisu puts out 900hp.

[@bebihutcheson1340]

Looks don’t pay the bills. Volvo is a good economic starter truck. Like any other truck, take care of it and it will take care of you.

[@petukotraylor450]

78 inch sleeper, plenty of closet space, a decent size refrigerator and a mount for TV. That's why I like my Volvo.

[@ze_german2921]

Let me piss a few people off: Volvo is far from Cookie cutter, every manufacture is trying to be like Volvo and Volvo's are built in Virginia, Including the engines by Americans the bleed red white and blue . Peterbilt's and Kenworth are the actual Cookie cutters, unless you have a different definition of a "Cookie Cutter", A Square Box on a Frame with an engine, same basic design for 90 years? If you told a 3year old to draw a picture of a truck, he would come up with a Peterbilt, Don't get me wrong, I really love a Peterbilt's and they are an American ICON but that still doesn't change the fact that they still share the same design the 1930's. Just drive what you like.

[@kenlogan1723]

I was an O/O (retired now) I have owned Pete 379 loved the way it looked, but when I came down to making money, I found my Volvo 780 was a better deal. I was on the road all the time, I mean all the time, so my truck was my home and I was never more comfortable than in a 780 with yes, an automatic transmission. I gave up looks for money, and yes it has terrible resale, I rebuilt over selling it. My automatic could do anything stick could do ... except for one thing the stick has a major advantage on, rocking your truck when stuck in the mud. Down hill or up hill you will get better fuel mileage every time. Yes I prefer to always buy American. I got away from driving the pretty trucks to a truck that produces more money. There is also one other thing that was a small problem if I need repair finding a Volvo repair shop is harder, which means be diligent replace stuff before it breaks. I always did my repairs / rebuild / replace at the company where I leased onto. I knew all the mechanics, they knew what I wanted and it always worked out well. The advantage of leasing with a small company that has great mechanics, that know what they are doing and stand behind their work. I was happy; and for me that was all that mattered. I still love looking at big pretty trucks but found out when I started staying on the road 365 days the Volvo was ideal for me. Trucks are a personal thing you find what works for you.

[@Fedro994Q]

i love your vids, but i find this a bit silly. 4 out of 5 points based on emotion and not what makes you the most money during the ownership. Let's not forget ergonomics as well. Volvo's are the most comfortable trucks out there and in the end nothing is more important than health.

[@jasontaylor284]

Well said. I was thinking the same thing. I can get into a dock with my Volvo and start getting loaded long before most of the long hood drivers can even position their trucks properly. Fuel mileage matters these days. I'd rather have a "cookie cutter" truck that makes me money than a fuel guzzling long nose beast that breaks the bank. I also like my tall roof, smoother ride, and other creature comforts that my Volvo offers.

[@TESSY369]

@@jasontaylor284 Amen to that, bro!!

[@paulcolburn1208]

“There’s too many of them and they just cookie cutter.” Shit.......you just described every Freightliner out there hoss....lol

[@SmartTrucking]

Got a laugh out of me there Paul! Thanks!

[@codename7832]

I do local routes in Sleeper Volvo around Chicago Area. I just didnt want to change my truck for daycab when I decided to do only local runs. I can fit everywhere because of the turn ability Volvo provides. I want to see you do my daily runs (sometimes 8-10 deliveries and pickups) in your Long Nose truck with front Axle being right by your front bumper. I bought Volvo for turning radius, good ride not as a Show Truck.

[@sano0311]

Buddy you live in delusionland. Volvo is bad ass truck. It looks like Ferrari and it rides like Cadillac. Crank shaft on D13 is twice as beefier than on Cascadia. It pulls better up hills than most trucks. It has hillasist which makes it little easier to shift. Tons of stability and safety features. Also Volvo steel is made in Sweden arguably best steel in the world right now. Dont do ignorant talk before you actually drive one.

[@semprefidelis76]

New CDL holder here. Love Volvos. Only thing that scares me is, Volvos come with a permanent Check Engine light on. This scares a new CDL like me :)

[@mrdave777]

Too funny. I just got assigned a Volvo tractor with my company. I’ve driven all other brands. My consensus thus far? I LIKE IT!

[@Tyrant-Terminator]

You're poorly mistaken

[@jbizo5499]

I've been driving for FedEx Freight almost 9 years now. We have Pete's, Ken's and Volvo's in our fleet. I can honestly say that out of all the trucks in rotation with different drivers, routes ext.... Volvo's are in the shop waaaay less then the competitors that I've mentioned.

[@jodiholbrook3229]

Agreed, and the mpg (if there’s a Volvo engine under the hood) is wayyyy better than the other engine brands

[@lovemoney412]

Paccar sucks now they look better some of the interior is more luxurious but they are electrical disasters heck id take a international lt with a cummins over a t680

[@user-um7cj3fq5r]

Same bro!!!^^^^

[@user-um7cj3fq5r]

Same bro!!

[@markxcv5976]

He don’t like Volvo because he hits a lot of really big animals in his truck. Maybe not hit the animals. Lol. In fact all his reason for not wanting a Volvo are stupid.

[@julianvizio2190]

“They look the same” but peterbilts and kenworths have been looking exactly the same for 50 years

[@audoinxr6372]

Legit didnt understand his comments there. Like paccar crap and WS is just the exact same crap for 30 years.

[@alig.20]

Good point but they all had low sale numbers so they feel still special.

[@CMoreno0093]

Yeah but they look good…

[@davidmellet5924]

Well Dave I've driven all trucks and I got no problem with anything when it comes to a volvo I never break down I've broken down in the best most expensive trucks but 4 yrs in a Volvo not once

[@MOJO-no1ru]

Been driving since 95 & never saw 1 moose but I get fuel mileage every day & I'll compare the Volvo 780 factory sleeper to any in the industry when it comes to space & comfort & I won't even get started on the fridge.

[@LynnHensley]

Amen brother, well said

[@IamChucky_]

Who has knowledge on how reliable these trucks are? I used to work for McLane and all they used was Volvo automatics. Never had an issue with those trucks.

[@Hugolegobyggare]

Hi! Swede here! The kind of Volvo trucks you're speaking about are American style. We don't design them, we don't build them, and we don't even have them ourselves. I respect your opinions, but sadly that's nothing you can blame on us

[@daviddrake9798]

The Volvo 860 is quieter has better turning radius, drives better has better fuel efficiency the cab layout is awesome and you got plenty of cabin space. What's not to like about that?

[@warphonesS22]

After driving all modern trucks. Volvo is my go to.

[@genegeneish]

I ended up with a moose in my truck, but i was really drunk and i dont want to talk about it.

[@SmartTrucking]

And I'm scared to ask!

[@charlesbrewer6552]

As a driver in Australia I love driving Volvo Trucks. I have seen videos of them crash testing their trucks. I have seen American trucks that have crashed. Most roll-overs in an American truck would see the driver dead. I have seen videos of a loaded Volvo pushed off a cliff and the cab remained intact. The driver would survive! Driving a Volvo truck is like driving a car, every control is light. Much better for fatigue. The seat is on airbags, the cab is on airbags, the whole truck is on airbags, the ride is comfortable. The Kenworths and Freight Liners we have are still running leaf springs on the front! It is 2021! They have got to be kidding! OK on a freeway but horrible on regional roads. I have a bad back from driving American trucks, the Volvo makes my day easy. For a big Company, they buy them new with a long mileage warranty, then they sell them. For a small operator they are expensive to service compared to an American truck. As an owner of a small company, I guess the American trucks make sense. As a driver, put me in a Volvo all the time! The company I drive for runs 700 HP Volvo's pulling B-Doubles. Fantastic auto tranmissions. Actually, computer controlled manual transmissions (clutch and all). Nothing beats them.

[@Perkelenaattori]

All I can say that if you drove a 750 hp cabover Volvo FH Globetrotter, you would definitely change your mind.

[@michaelwest3569]

What's unique about Volvo's is the high level of comfort they are very comfortable and in the event of a an accident your chances of survival are better because there cabs are better built

[@frankvanwiechen8853]

They are still steel cabs.

[@WrenchinIdiot]

I am a company driver and my company only has freight liners and a few Volvo’s. The Volvo’s have a better sleeper, more storage inside, and they ride better and pull better than the freight liners. I love my Volvo and hopefully when they put me in another truck, I’ll get another Volvo!

[@jasonm1713]

My dad drove a volvo vnm 430, other than the diff gearing it was a pretty good truck.

[@gearjammer4779]

If you ever drove a Volvo you wouldn’t go back to a Peterbilt. I’m a lifelong Peterbilt driver and I’m telling you this to your face! 😏

[@Shadseaweed]

Volvo has the best ergonomics in the entire line

[@BenDover-rb5pj]

Got a Volvo ad on this video lol

[@GasMonkey101]

I wasnt a huge fan of volvos and then I actually drove one and I fell in love. Absolutely comfortable and smooth quality trucks.

[@bigcjm]

Well between the 2022 international, frieghtliner, and Volvo I've driven. The smoothest transmission by a mile away the Volvo. Also the Volvo had the best layout too. If I'm using this truck 12 hrs a day 5 to 6 days a week. Comfort and ergonomics matter alot.

[@curtissmith7246]

I drive a volvo. Rides good. And make the same money as the others.

[@stevenandrews6627]

I respect your opinion....always have. Peterbilt has production plants in Mexico and they've been there for years(NAFTA). I'm driving an American built Volvo presently. I'm 60 now & I've never driven an easier, smoother riding & quieter truck. From an appearance point of view, your opinion has validity. It is rather boring. I've tangled with 2 moose in Newfoundland and an elk in Alberta. The herd bumper on the front saved the day in all 3 events. I was " out of service" for a couple of hours while getting it power washed and the remains removed. Those collisions give credibility to a previous post you had about the dangers of over night driving. The appearance aspect of the Volvo wasn't a factor in my decision. The only real issue I have with the Volvo has to do with the availability of dealerships. Not as bad a concern if the truck's running with a Cummings(lots of Cummings shops around) but if you're operating with a Volvo power plant, it can be an issue. Great channel. Stay safe... don't die!!!

[@marklittle8805]

The truck is to make you money, not look pretty. And the moose bar takes care of a few issues I agree

[@joshuaauterson9396]

We have all auto shift trucks where I work now delivering for a regional gasoline station chain. We have Kenworth, Mack, and Volvos. I'd take the Volvo ant day of the week. The KW are always breaking down, maneuver like crap, awful shifting. The Volvo is so much easier maneuvering in small lots, easier to control when your backing, have great turning radius, and they are a lot better mechanically than our other trucks. You make some good points but I could care less what the truck looks like I want one that makes it easier to do my job and does it efficiently and safely.

[@coryj4821]

Volvo has been the best truck ive ever driven....

[@sandystanley1237]

The last year my father was in the long haul he had a Volvo. 2 years 500k without issues and what comfort and so spacious

[@djangolachlan2194]

I have a plain white Volvo, I think my favorite thing about it is that it's mine. It was the best deal for the money at the time, no regrets. I would have been happy with any good running truck.✌

[@joezuniga903]

Hey, your Pete’s and Kenworth are both made in Mexico

[@mrslavik86]

None of these reasons should stop one from buying Volvo. I drove few different trucks including Freightliner, KW, Pete etc. And by far for a long run Volvo was most comfortable. Its economical, spacious, reliable. Maybe that's why there are thousands of them on the road. No one runs this business on looks. I do like Pete and I want one in the future, but for now I'm more concerned about money rather than looks

[@infoprivate8243]

This guys video is all opinion and no fact. What trucks out there look so different? You mean the 2012 Kenworth with it's teeny front cover? Gee so sad I missed that look! Or what a Pete that had the same tiny cover in front? And long hoods are never going to be as popular as they were, moose, really! Gas guzzling monsters and most older ones look big, but pull like weenies. Resale on any truck is bad after they get a few years on them, check trick sales. A 2016 Kenworth with similar miles as a Volvo do not sell for drastically more. And Volvos are built in the USA! Get your facts straight. Volvos are luxiory trucks. The interiors are 100× better than KW or Pete unless they get custom storage. There is NO room for anything in those. And a Volvo can turn. Maybe someone should tell KW and Pete to learn of this thing called turning radius. Volvo rides better than most trucks, only a KW can match their ride. All trucks have flaws, even Volvo, but doesn't sound like this guy has even driven one. So his opinion is baseless.

[@pabblodee]

Volvo is super comfy, spacious inside, bottom bunk flips up and you've got a table and two bench seats. Turning radius was also much better than the Cascadia. I don't care how it looks, I just like to enjoy the ride.

[@jasonm1713]

I always thought the bottom bunk becoming a table and two seats was cool too.

[@RunningBear1300]

At the end of the day my friend. It's about efficiency, dependability, affordability, warranties, turnover and cost on repairs, practicality, comfort and Big Time fuel cost. At 10 to 12 dollars per gallon now in Canada for diesel. I don't think too many people that have a few brain cells really care of what it looks like now. As long as it gets the job done with all mentioned above. We would all like to be patriotic and buy here at home but when it comes to making a living or driving around something that looks a little more sharper. It's a no-brainer question.. Cheers!

[@user-um7cj3fq5r]

Sounds like you’re speaking solely on cosmetics. You should start with the internals. Most people would prefer a Pete or KW, however starting off ( as said in the comments before) the Volvo is more affordable. They’re good trucks , and if it can get your business off the ground and bring in profit, it sounds like a win to me.

[@tonyhippensteel3805]

I normally agree with you but not on this one. I have driven them all and Volvo by far is the best truck I have ever driven. Also it is the ONLY truck on the road with a air bag in the steering wheel. And as far as the hood? I absolutely hate hoods. The only accident I have had in my 30 years of driving was because I was driving a hood that I couldn’t see over. A car pulled in front of me and I never saw it. Also I never have to open my door to back into a spot like drivers of hoods always seem to have to do.

[@killbilly069]

Have you ever seen semi's in bad crashes? Just wtf do you think that little steering wheel airbag is going to help with? You couldn't see the car you hit??? Sounds to me like you weren't paying attention and that's on you not because of a hood blocking your view. Only a wet behind the ears rookie/steering wheel holder would say something that stupid. Everyone has different practices when it comes to backing up. Doesn't matter if a driver opens the door to look while backing up or not as long as the job gets done accident free

[@timconway7860]

So to sum it up; Reason 1. Looks Reason 2. Looks Reason 3. Looks Reason 4. Because higher initial costs and much higher fuel expenses somehow justify getting a bit more money when you sell it. Reason 5. Because the company’s headquarters is in a different country.

[@SmartTrucking]

They are fugly!

[@iamaguy1968]

Honestly! These r dumb reasons to not buying a volvo! What you need is a reliable machine! How it looks is really secondary!

[@racetrack_life]

I owned a Volvo for four years, it had the Cummins and a 10 speed. I had so many problems out of the it to the point where I traded it for a 05 peterbilt 379. Went from spending 3500 bucks a month or more just to keep the Volvo on the road to now spending my money on keeping it clean and polished.

[@winstonstoute1573]

I own a 2016 Volvo XE. Great on fuel $1200- $1300 on fuel weekly. Maintenance costs are low. And I only repair with OEM parts. Good power. No regrets.

[@SmartTrucking]

Good to hear!

[@davevann2925]

I didn't mind the Volvo, was easy to drive would turn sharp but walked when I was taking off and turning. always felt fresher at the end of the day than with other trucks that would beat you up.

[@alexanderpayne1410]

First id like to say that I definitely respect everyone's individual opinion but I would like to give some responses to the points made as I am an engineer at volvo trucks (though a new one). First, most all truck manufacturers are straying away from the box hood design as it is a literal brick flying through the air and has terrible aerodynamic characteristics and thus harms mpg. It is hard to find a truck today that is not implementing or about to implement a sloped hood design. Second, volvos are a cookie cutter truck because of their performance, tech and good price point. It is hard not to justify a well built truck with a proven history for a good price. Also on that, volvo trucks have high rotation on the used truck market because of this good reliability and as stated, are cheap. This is another reason they are seen so much today. Third, all north american volvo trucks are engineered, tested, and manufactured in north america. I can not emphasize this enough as Volvo truck Europe is highly uninvolved with the North American truck outside of its finances (at least as far as I can tell). I want to add that I have always like classic trucks such as peterbuilt and kenworth but the future is through new technology and I think volvo is one of the best utilizers of new tech. Check out their emobility trucks!!

[@donb1183]

Thanks for a great response.

[@semprefidelis76]

Hi There! I am a new CDL holder. In the market to buy a truck. I would like to take your opinion if possible. I am from Eastern Europe, so I grew up with seeing Volvo cars and trucks (Euro versions, no hood / nose whatsoever :) in my earlier life. I really love the look of the Volvo trucks (I do not understand the cookie cutter remarks), how the space inside the truck is utilized nicely (I imagine the 400 sq ft model house inside IKEAs, which seems like lots of space lol) and I like the comfort aspect. I thought comfort in the truck would not be on top of my list. But, after driving couple hours, realized comfort is very important. The turning ratio feels much better. I simply love Volvo trucks. The big nose Peterbilts and alikes does nothing to move my blood. I am simply, automatically drawn to Volvos. ONLY PROBLEM, I am scared of the reliability. I am getting very conflicting reviews about reliability. Now, reliability is at the very top of my list. Because, I am short on money. And I can not afford to make a mistake in terms of buying my first truck. I see feedback from online commenters all the time that, Volvos come with a permanent Check Engine light. Now, being a new CDL and not having engine knowledge, I would be super scared of the costs, truck breaking in the middle of nowhere...In addition, I hear that, Volvo parts are more expensive and labor costs a lot at Volvo dealerships. On the other hand, every European truck driver I meet (Bosnians, Russians, etc.) seem to drive nothing but Volvo only. They swear by the Volvo truck. These guys know a lot about Volvo trucks and fix their own trucks. Sometimes they buy beat up Volvo trucks and use them for parts, etc. One Bosnian guy was selling a truck in my "finance" range of under $100K. It was a 2016 Volvo w/ 390K miles. (Everyone tells me to buy no more than 500K miles) I looked and the check engine light was on. He told me not to worry about it. It is a Volvo thing and about the sensors and stuff. He said, as long as there is water and oil in my truck, it would not fail! I met another older gentleman at a truck stop. He was again a Bosnian. He had a 2012 Volvo reaching 1 million miles. I asked him what he thinks. He said, Volvo is the best truck. He said, he spent $15K for transmission and his truck was at a Volvo repair shop. But it is normal since it is reaching 1mil miles. And little things break up which is normal. I am mainly interested in buying a Freightliner due to easy parts, easier repairs across U.S. But if I could make myself believe in the relieability, I would not hesitate to buy Volvo instead. What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance :)

[@sherryjohnson8918]

Volvo is definely drivers choice in comfort reliability fuel economy. And they are sharp looking trucks

[@semiretired6033]

I have been driving Volvo’s since 1995. Now I just drive Montreal-Toronto rounders on the weekend ( part time) and the carrier I drive for have Cascadia’s, Prostars, and Volvo’s. I always choose a Volvo over the others. The I-shift is an amazing transmission, it shifts flawlessly!! The ride, space and comfort far outclasses the other trucks they have! I’m 56years old and have back aches so trust me when I tell you that these Volvo’s really make a big difference, and the I- shift is a dream in Toronto traffic ! Nuff said!!!

[@ricktaillefer1633]

I had a Pete, a freight shaker and a Volvo and for me Volvo is probably the best for noise turn radius and comfort. Freightliner cascadia is a good truck but not as good as a Volvo. My opinion only.

[@austinconstantino5607]

I'm a company driver, but I prefer driving a Volvo. They are quiet, smooth and extremely comfortable. The 780's and 860's have an insane amount of room in the sleeper with a bed that turns into a dinette. I've driven freightliners, internationals, KW's and Pete's but I always favor the Volvo's.

[@JonPoklop]

Paccar (owner of Pete and Ken) is an international company with deep ties to Mexican manufacturing. It's not the patriotic USA company some make it out to be.

[@highball7347]

Everyone has an opinion. Mine is, I’m not paying for that overpriced red badge on a Pete. The freight doesn’t care what’s pulling it. Volvo is a sweet truck that rides far better than any other truck and is far quitter

[@TheTruelakersfan]

Like all Peterbuilts don't look the same??? Lmao

[@BoneCOLLECTA47]

Volvo Vnl: mostly hauling refeers/dry Van's and insulated trailers Freightliner cascadia Drivers: Same as volvo Kenworth t680 drivers: mostly cut people off. Drives at high rates of speed. Peterbilt 379/389 drivers: mostly toxic mean always mean to rookies and other drivers mostly hauling loggers and flatbed loves to show off there truck Freightliner century drivers: drives between 58-62 mph always helps people sometimes toxic. Freightliner classic drivers: same as peterbilt 379/389 Kenworth t660 drivers: mostly pro and know how to control there self helps others and drives between 59-61 mph. Peterbilt 579 drivers: loves to hear the loud sound of their truck take off at traffic light and mostly talks junk on headset. International prostar drivers: mostly hauls containers like 28ft and 53ft drives between 56-59 mph and is nice . Mack pinnacle drivers: mostly hauls tankers/bulk feeds/and grain hoppers. Thats my list of truck stereotypes

[@BigPapaHomer]

Love it

[@turdferguson9190]

The U.S has an elk population of about 300.000, meanwhile little old Sweden has a moose population of 350.000. So to belive that a company who innovated most safety features found in cars and trucks today from a country that literally invented the moose test hasnt taken every precausion to keep you safe in a collison with a moose/elk is preposterous. You like trucks with long boxshaped hoods, and thats fine we all have diffrent prefrences. Just dont pretend its gonna keep you safer on the road as a justification...

[@jasonm1713]

Yeah. New petes are pretty much built of plastic now anyways.

[@jerrymurray2375]

I happen to like my 16 780. It has space inside, turns sharp, rides smooth, gets good mileage. And a 'moose guard' on the front end, fixes that problem. I'm not governed to a speed, either. LOL!

[@peace4all584]

You must not know how comfortable, spacious, reliable, and fuel saver Volvo trucks are out here. Volvo's trucks are not a throw away trucks. Look at their resale value. You must have been out of the game for a while. Volvo's are now must have for O.T.R.

[@arnoldgtz7052]

Well I like your point but 50% of parts of Petes and KW are made in Mexico just a thought!!

[@SmartTrucking]

I know you're right!

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

All prejudice against American truckers are hereby confirmed! Why is it so ridiculously important to drive a truck that's basically 40 years old? What's so bad about modern improvements that is both ergonomic and economic? An old Kenworth or Peterbilt is a fine truck, for it's time... I'll never understand why American truckers are so extremely conservative compared to us Europeans. Leaf spring rear axles, no synchromesh gearboxes, seats are usually horrible...

[@rome8108]

I drive my 06 Volvo 780 for 9 years and it's the most reliable and comfortable truck I drove. Previously drove Pete KW Internacional.

[@kr9713]

2007 volvo with 475 Cummins 10 sp Eaton - 2 million miles. 1 overhaul transmission and rears original from factory. Never have been hooked up. Just do all preventative maintenance. Classic Pete’s and Kenworth nice and good trucks but bad mpg. And good luck to enter Boston New York Philadelphia ect

[@boredtruckerstoriesforgame4006]

Have a 2019 VNL 760. Great fuel mileage. Great on hills. Plenty of power. Lots of cab and bunk space. Comfortable as hell. Reliable. Easy on maintenance. Gorgeous tractor inside and out. Cant speak to the older models but this truck is a dream to drive. Bumper lights are cool. You're high.

[@SmartTrucking]

Good to hear! One of these days I'm going to have to try driving one of the new ones.

[@kewlz9538]

You will love driving a Volvo it is the most comfortable truck on the road... it even massages your back while you drive... It’s an Awesome Truck

[@JTEllis]

Another word about moose. I did a drop and hook in a small town in Vermont. Two-lane state highways in and out. Moose warning signs every few miles. When I was getting my paperwork to leave, the guy on the dock realized it was my first time there. He proceeded to tell me my company had at least a have a dozen wrecks a year involving moose. And I got quite a lecture about moose and 18-wheelers. A couple of weeks later I was in the terminal and my dispatcher informed me I had not had the required quarterly safety meeting. I informed him I had got the moose lecture from our customer in Vermont. The dispatcher thought about this answer, made a notation in his computer, and said '.'that will do get out of here.' If you see a moose warning sign, be careful!

[@RL-vd8fh]

Everything you said it's not true except for one thing fuel efficiency yes you are correct here. Seems like you don't have experience with volvo trucks at all. It's only your filling about them. Many drivers would strongly disagree with you.

[@bigm1247]

Your reasons are just totally baseless 🙄 I thought they’d be reasonable & comprehensive 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@showtime302]

I like my vnl 860 and good fuel mileage the days of the hood and glory days are over get rid of that dinosaur

[@eas-eautocom4871]

2nd Volvo 1 axle. Most comfortable of the lease trucks I drove, so I bought em. 10 SPD was 10.5 mpg w wedge, auto sleeper is 8.4. Good power n customizing with lights. It pulls n passed all other brands on PA hills loaded or not.

[@ruskibocian5512]

Who's watching this while in Volvo?😁

[@bobbybadesha7538]

I hated volvo until I drove one ended up buying 2019 860. You will never find the comfort it has and fuel economy.

[@ladex142online]

I like the newer Volvo designs, I think they are the best looking New School Trucks on the road.

[@rrpstpie]

Where does your personal opinion fit in informing people of cost and performance? Isn't this what this channel is for? Good luck getting a long nose in a tight space. There's advantages to all trucks. Wether Iit be for looks or performance, that's up to the buyer.

[@danng2093]

American or No American, by the end of the day. How much money you are making by driving these 5.5 mpg truck? I love any truck that could do 8.5 mpg or above. Just in case you want to know, 180,000 miles per year could have safe you around $25,000 in fuel if you drive 8.5 mpg truck vs 5.5 mpg truck. My truck is 2012' Vnl 780 with 1,265,000 miles on odometer at the time I am giving out this comment.

[@jackwallter2361]

You can say what you want, but i like Volvo's, there's is reason why you talking about Volvo, nobody is dumb anymore...

[@pamirbadakhshan9934]

Honestly, none of those reasons are reasonable for me., even the last one - if the truck is not good on fuel I won’t buy it just to support local economy, on my own expenses. # 1 factor for me would be fuel efficiency 2) reliable engine 3) Mobility (Flexibility in movements) 4) comfort I have seen huge К, Р. trucks that couldn’t back up to the dock because tractor + cabin + trailer were too long for the lot and needed empty lot in the middle of the busy day while Volvo could do U-turn easily there, where super trucker couldn’t back up because there were trailers park in front of the dock. If you have a truck that is good on fuel with decent engine I will take it, doesn’t matter how it looks,. Yes,Trucking isn’t lifestyle for me, I do it for financial reasons... instead of spending tons of money on “good looking truck” i would rather spend it with my family or pay off my mortgage I prefer Freightliner, i think it’s better on fuel than Volvo. Volvo and Freightliner are for making money and miles not for shows.

[@TheHappySmileyFace12]

So this has nothing to do with performance, you just don’t like how it looks ok

[@SmartTrucking]

Actually, headed down to test drive a new one tomorrow! Stay tuned and I'll do a video on it!

[@nicumamaliga8646]

I'm sure you never drove a Volvo! Once you do, that's all you want to drive!

[@samuelmcfarland3577]

Volvo trucks are one of the safest trucks on the road. My truck has 700,000 miles on it. Fuel economy is 8.4. The thing about these plastic trucks is maintenance. If the check engine light comes on. Don't ignore it.

[@Matofedora]

To say that Volvo is not good because it has a drop nose hood. But Kensworth and Peterbults have the same kind of trucks

[@danzaco712]

You can step out of a Volvo after a full days drive, and have minimal fatigue.

[@Prakicov]

5 Reasons and not a single one is legit

[@mrblack6467]

I drove a Volvo 780 for 4 years. It rode smoothly and had lots of room inside. A very comfortable truck. I now drive a 2019 KW T880. Sure the dash looks better with real round chromed gauges,etc. But the ride sucks!!

[@MegastarKaran]

Yep but i like the 880 for its aesthetics though but volvo and mack have one of the best ridings

[@rubbersole79]

So.......no real legitimate knock on Volvo other than personal opinion about looks and perhaps low re-sale value. Sounds like a money maker to me.

[@Hoolie2899]

There's moose in Sweden too. And since they're crash tested they do just fine. We have no use for petes since they are just about useless here There are some but usually allways used as toys or as advertising

[@nothingfree3524]

if you making money through a carrier who cares what it looks like.

[@SmartTrucking]

As long as you don't own it and have to rely on its resale value as part of your business.

[@acd1202]

Guys in Sweden don't buy Petes but they do buy DAFs, which whilst built in Holland or the UK they belong to PACCAR, so the profit from those gets back to North America.

[@audoinxr6372]

But Dafs are the "lower" class of truck in Europe. Which is odd considering how much dickriding Paccar gets.

[@El_LeChErO91]

I drive whatever the hell gets me paid. Got no time for looks, long as the mechanical part, and everything under the hood is tuned and ready for haulin.

[@bracsim]

Trucker wanna be

[@juancarloshernandez1769]

I’m not agree with you Volvo is a very good looking truck, very powerful, the most comfortable out there, the most spacious, they are very good on fuel and the resale value is not that bad , the only thing I don’t like about them is the commons things that mist of the truck suffers now days one is the def system and it has too much sensors if don’t have a Volvo oriented mechanic you end up spending more money than what you really have too , another things dealing with the Volvo’s dealers is a painful experience they are always full and very expensive.. other than that I love my Volvo..

[@pxl_official]

I suppose you could have said “i dont likr how Volvo’s look” instead of 5 reasons why i wouldn’t by a volvo, which were “5 reasons why i dont like the way a volvo looks”. Do long nose w900’s look cool? Yes. But ill tell you this. I would much rather get 8 miles to the gallon, and have a short wheel base, instead of having a fancy long nose pete, get 4 miles to the gallon and be able to turn on a dime and park anywhere. To me, my bottom line is most important. The savings on fuel alone is worth the purchase. And not to mention, if you take care of a volvo, you wont be dishing out any more for parts and repairs than any other truck. Every one is gunna shit on this engine or that transmission or that model. Theres rivalry in truck brand just like ford vs chevy guys. But the bottom line, is regardless of the rumors and myths, volvos arent anymore expensive to repair than any other truck out there on the road. And if you take care of them, they will last you. Bottom line: buy what is best for you. If style and comfort are most important to you, then hell yeah, buy a truck that fits those standards. If reliability and fuel economy matter most. Buy a truck that fits those.

[@DCSPORTSTER]

Volvo is an awesome truck very driver friendly. Awesome on fuel. The amount of fuel you save will more than pay for itself on lower resale. At the end of the day all a truck is good for is to haul freight and make money.

[@jlawrence0181]

When I worked in Mexicali, BC Norte, there was a huge Peterbilt plant that I would drive past 2x per day. A good amount of their production comes out of Mexico.

[@bluegrassman3040]

Volvo is owned by the Chinese now...

[@mwangeemmanuel371]

Ur reasons are not convincing ,i was expecting to hear about reliability, engine experience and horsepower and transmission .unlike disign stuff

[@coryc7056]

I have a 2007 D13 8 speed man regen exhaust no oil leak no issues 600,000 miles pur like a cat excellent monuverbility load and unload great take off speed road speed the works

[@samulivainionpaa9338]

Of course there is no argument about reliability or anything like that as Volvo's with actual Volvo drivetrain would wash floors with american carbage

[@jesuschrist2616]

Meh.. I love my volvo I live in nyc so I need a truck that can turn quick and has a smooth auto had great mpg and is reliable looks really aren't important to me I car more about making a profit then having a pretty truck as for resale I don't really care I've had my 16 volvo for so long I made my ROI and then some I bought a brand new 1 last year and honestly I love the looks of volvo

[@jddaoutlaw8193]

Who really cares what truck you have you pull load make some damn money

[@johnnyraymond429]

Well, I’d care if I was driving a POS that had to go to the shop all the time. Every day your truck is in the shop is a day you’re not making any money.

[@aceofthearc1153]

Only people who don't like a volvo are people who never drove one.

[@struedel25]

I've driven them. I hate them. Although I'll be honest, the D13 is an okay engine.

[@kennethgazella2633]

My company truck is a 2016 Volvo vnl630 with a Cummins isx and a 13 speed manual Eaton fuller. Depending on the weight im hauling, if im 43,000 lb i get around 1000 miles before I got to fuel and if i only have about 15,000 lbs or less, I can go about 1400 miles without fueling. I wouldn't buy a Volvo but I don't have a problem driving one as a company truck. I drive whatever the company is paying me to drive.

[@mossbergshockwave9629]

Volvo trucks are the best trucks I drove them all and it beats them all. Huge amounts of room you can do jumping jacks.

[@nevmev5982]

In the globetrotters maybe, but not the standard VNL, unless you're 5'5" or shorter. The cascadia is much bigger. I'm not a big fan of freightliner either, but compared to Volvo and international I would take the 2019+ cascadia anyday

[@scottp4063]

Weve got 4 volvos at work I've got 20 years In the lumber business. They work great, they run great and they are comfy and have tons of power and are reliable as hell. Always work well for us 🤷‍♂️. I shift transmission is awesome. Hill climb assist Is nice to.

[@adelinlivegaming8835]

Sorry but those 5 reasons are childish...Quality wise, Volvo`s are the best trucks in the world. kenworth and peterbilt are very noisy and not very reliable. But they are pretty...

[@SmartTrucking]

You know Volvo is owned by the Chinese now right? A nation not known for its quality products.

[@karenadams907]

@@SmartTrucking that's volvo cars, not the Trucks

[@andreware6492]

Smart Trucking i agree- but unfortunately there’s no way around it these days- a lot of parts on my Harley are made in China- time we start making things here at home