Scania Semi Attends American Truck Show!

[@Gr8Buccaneer]

that old guy made my day.."i bought a coffemaker..with some extras..."

[@DennisW86]

Would have loved to see him take it for a drive.

[@berendharmsen]

Yep, that was a great line

[@Kraakesolv]

He was amazing, love him already

[@kaiserkarl2]

@@DennisW86 Thought so too! Maybe later! :)

[@bjornarsteine3922]

@@DennisW86 yeah. That is what really makes a difference. I love to look at nice cars, but i would never really get convinced unless i took it for a ride myself.

[@greg10469]

White cowboy hat dude was hilarious..."So getting in a Scania you don't have to fall in and fall out of a like a regular american cab over?" lol

[@Ornithoptera]

A point Bruce made when he compared ”blue collar” to his first Scania. I think the words he used was: ”Probably why your grandpa’s in a wheelchair”. 😅

[@dacartrainguy]

I swear brother... he was the most american looking trucker that I've ever seen! such a character XD

[@moufidyh4456]

That old guy with the white hat is one of the kindest people I've ever seen on the Internet I think the world would be a better place if we had more people like him

[@feedmyneed6476]

The way that cab floats on the Scania while its driving is beautiful

[@dfn03]

It feels nice too

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

When i drove i had a long nose Pete went to the Volvo VN 610 back in 1998 when they were brand new. It was like going from an antique to a space ship. Especially in the city traffic and extreme cold weather. My Pete would have ice build up on the Clutch pedal where it went thru the floor. You would use an ice scrapper on the inside windshield in minus 40C just to see out of it. As soon as my company bought the Volvos there was lots of pushback but i loved them. So much more comfortable and warm and quiet. Would drive in my shorts and slippers and a tee-shirt in minus 40 across Canada. Back then i think it had the 12 speed fully synchronized transmission, with the air assist shift and air assist clutch. It was a dream to drive and maneuver around tight spaces.

[@colinallan2976]

Same hear, bought my first VN in 1998 and my second was an 2001 I bought is 2009 almost new. Can drive anything else now! Just over 2milion km and going strong. No highway puff either.

[@ourfarmhouseinspain]

@@colingoldthorpe5918 Seeing much the same resistance now from some of the die hards. You can lead a horse to water ......

[@MichaelSuter-s9k]

Precisely. No comparison.

[@ZappaSheik]

The pushback is standard with every company. When we got our first "Automatic" Volvos and Scania 20 years ago, more than half started to complain. After a month, they became quiet, and today they complain if it's missing electric defroster in the windscreen.

[@MichaelSuter-s9k]

@@ZappaSheik Funny that. Some our steerers bitched about having to wear pink panties high heels....took about 30 minutes to shut them up.

[@Zodopod]

The most important piece of the Scania for Bruce seems to be the coffee maker since he mention it for every person in every video. I guess Bruce would be the perfect guy to promote coffee makers.

[@blafoobar9997]

And the adjustable steering wheel...with pneumatic locking

[@Turbo1602ti]

He only mentions that, because he doesn't know all the features of the truck, because he refuses to read the manual 😄

[@MrJonas7]

@@blafoobar9997 Yeah, as if it's anything special. Idk that much about US trucks, but it's very normal in Europe. Maybe you wouldn't have a button for it, but a pedal like in the Volvo I drove, but it's pretty much the same.

[@silentepsilon888]

I noticed that too, but that is how marketing works. In two weeks the people Bruce spoke with will not remember things like horsepower, torque, tank capacity etc, but they will always remember the coffeemaker. And whenever they talk to someone else about the truck I bet many will mention the coffeemaker to them which they in turn will remember as well, etc. So just like the 'can you hear me now' slogan is still known for cell phone service, this 'coffeemaker' could become the 'thing' to remember Scania for.

[@TTMHEST]

Der neue Melittaman ! 😂

[@Mad-Jam]

If you stand outside the cab, on the left seat on driver seat you have a switch. TURN ON AIR in the seat by pushing top side. You can damp it really hard with the levers to get the feeling you sitting on the suspensions bump stops. Seen 10+ videos from this truck, you never activate the air. //Real Scania trucker from Sweden

[@Necronomous]

New Volvo you can't get rid of the air in the seat at all so I prefer driving a Scania where you can take the air completely away. Even for long way roadtrip I doesn't use the air in the seat. I can feel the truck better and it is more comfy for me then sitting jumping up and down in a seat all the day.

[@Glasseh]

If only he would have read the manual.

[@philhiggins4922]

The lovely guy with the white hat getting in the Scania. His initial look around the cab is exactly how I look around a truck that I don’t know and try and view things I’ve never seen before. Interesting chat on the clutch as he is a manual driver and his thoughts on the great view from it. I’m a Scottish trucker that usually drives an older style MAN. Sometimes my company swap me to a newer Scania. I love it. Would love it if at these truck shows the American drivers could take this truck for a small drive around the showground. To really get a sense of how beautiful, smooth and powerful it is Love this channel.

[@mindgame112]

I love the older gentleman in your truck just beeing so full of awe of the truck!

[@Rimrock300]

A great guy

[@a41wilde57]

You didn't have to say its a dutch guy. You can hear it as soon he started talking.

[@PodblastBrains]

Because he likes a Schmoke and a pancake.

[@TheNecrocoil]

"Yeah yeah, it was very special om dat to see", "tomorrow we waren at a truck stop", "honderdthousand people" 😂

[@eschdler666]

Hello neighbour, greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🇳🇱👋

[@berendharmsen]

You're not kidding. The VERY FIRST 'yes' already made my Dutch alarm go off. Then he started talking and all doubt evaporated. I must say he is not the best example of the famous Dutch prowess of speaking Dutch. This man literally speaks English like my father used to: basically just half Dutch with some English words sprinkled in - pronounced in a Dutch way. The fact that it sort of works also proves how similar Dutch is to English; it's literally the closest language to English.

[@buddy1155]

That wasn't too hard, Some of the sentences he didn't even bother to say in english that was just Dutch.

[@VLevi89]

10:13 That's the angriest idle I've ever heard. Love it! Would be nice to see more about that truck

[@ArticSpy]

I'm Dutch and yeah he was a stereotype for sure ;) but it's cool meeting people from around the world. Loved the old timer, he's open and honest to new things and innovations, love that for sure. Glad you got to meet him!

[@bengtpersson815]

I love the man with the white hat and the cool tractor 👍🇸🇪

[@ourfarmhouseinspain]

Scania will obviously be aware any future for them in the USA lies in fleet sales. Owner operators will follow as the product and a sound reputation becomes established, but I would like to see Bruce introduce truck fleet managers, buyers and service managers to the vehicle, and observe their reactions to some test driving ...... Have any US truck magazines had an extended ride yet ? Best regards.

[@d.hedberg]

@@ourfarmhouseinspain good idea/reflection👍🏻

[@thedriver133]

That was indeed a great reflection, That i would love him to do . And i do hope i do 😊

[@matmul4850]

There won't be any Scanias or European trucks coming to America. There are massive tariffs that have been in place for years otherwise Mercedes and MAN et al. would have been selling their trucks in the US a long time ago.

[@ourfarmhouseinspain]

​@@thedriver133 Scania are in a position to organise familiarisation time with the vehicle for fleet operators, and for truckers publications to spend time on the road with the vehicle. It's what the truck is there for, isn't it ? Regards

[@stephenredfern7536]

The Longline would impress the owner operator but they don't offer it anymore

[@kaydesign]

Bruce should visit the Truck Star Festival in the Netherlands, biggest (and wildest) truck show in Europe 🏆⚡️

[@ModestNeophyte]

my dad was born in 43 and grew up on a farm that was stuck in the past. in the early 90s he would take me to tractor shows and his favorite things to see were what he called "poppin johns" and those hit/miss motors running

[@MrJimheeren]

Love the old Cowboy. Recognizes a good truck when he sees one. Also his steam engine truck is hella cool

[@sjors9110]

That Dutch guy is already a youtube hero! Love it!

[@stelp7617]

That bullnose Kenny is sweet! Sounds like a purring lion. Probably slow like a slug, but the looks and sound make up for it.

[@gerbentvandeveen]

To the Dutchman, truck star Assen is bigger than the mid America truck show. With 2400 show trucks from Europe and a few America trucks. TT Circuit ASSEN, Netherlands

[@valtterifani]

Truck star Assen is the largest exhibition in Europe, but the exhibition organized in Mantorp, Sweden is the most prestigious among builders in the field. The Nordic Trophy is the most coveted prize of every builder, owner, designer, etc.

[@Alakablam]

He should come over and combine a visit to Truck Star with a visit to the biggest scania assembly plant in europe in Zwolle.

[@gerbentvandeveen]

@Alakablam, and going in Style truck parts. Bruce ordered some 24volt stuff from Going in Style. I would love it as Scania Zwolle, The Netherlands. Bruce and some of his truck shop friends, would invite for a fully paid trip to Truck Star Festival Assen 2025. And give a tour through the Netherlands. From the port in Groningen, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Belgian port of Antwerp. Scania is more than a truck with a V8 motor..

[@jokami1051]

Haven't been to truckstar for a few rotations. If Bruce comes, i'll be there. 👊🏻

[@allannissen7099]

We need to see the coffeemaker in action soon. Make a special on it 😃☕️

[@d.hedberg]

Bruce Wilson the Scania Dealer🤝

[@salkynsuuguitarraqua]

Scania drug dealer hahah

[@eschdler666]

Driving a Scania feels like being on piils😅😮😂!

[@zelands]

- Psst, hey you come here - wanna buy some Scanias? First one on the house!

[@thedriver133]

😂😂😂​@@zelands

[@mikulas13]

that cowboy is golden. Made my day.

[@StanleyKubick1]

loved the old timer with the crazy contraption still having love for the scania. what a legend

[@martintvrdy3619]

Just one thing about the the gearbox and shifting. When you shift/switch to forward, the works like a paddle. You swing up the paddle, shift goes up by one, You swing down it goes 1 shift down. if you play with it enough the gearbox will learn when to shift down or up. On the paddle there is a switch that you can push to make it paddle manual or automatic. You can also use the paddle on automatic if you think/see on the board that there is enough revolutions on the tacho. This is important for You to tell and for the future potential drivers in US. I am writing this since You have not said so in previous videos or this one. I am on 8,35. Have fun with this beast.

[@nielsvc7525]

As smooth as silk on the road. We love our Scania's in the Netherlands. And our own DAF's

[@jokami1051]

My boy's initials are DAF. 😂 BUT. I'm stille more of a Scania Guy in the end. Nothing beats the v8.

[@zsoltpocman6673]

You needs some Hella fog lights on the roof, then it would be truly Scandinavian.

[@carl-oscarbjorkman8923]

Those are auxiliary highbeam lights not foglights. But otherwise yes.

[@matthijsassink590]

Bruce, You need the bull bar on the Scania and the hella auxiliary highbeams

[@buddy1155]

Bruce did his best to spec it as American as possible, that was the whole idea. The truck is also restricted on modifications, like lights, it is on a special permit in the US, it has to stay like it was imported.

[@markgoddard3115]

Glad you got to meet my friends from keystone that's just a few of the trucks they have. I had breakfast there this morning definitely a place you need to visit.

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

Push the air activation button on that air seat and you'll find the ride even better.

[@MrLarsgren]

jup. just have to adjust it to his weight and its golden

[@sjors9110]

I am also already looking for that for many videos! Activate the air seat please! 😂

[@colinallan2976]

Love that you rolled in like a boss with the Tag up!

[@immokukkonen]

It was awesome to see you new videos there about Scania and truck Show. Greetings from Finland.

[@K4M1K473]

I love the fact you got a R770 V8 Scania in the USA, and also seing the reaction of people. Steves comment "I bought a coffeemaker with some extras" made me laugh. (Survey done)

[@MrLeonardofvr]

You have to visit Abreu Truck Service in Newark...... And see more Scanias....

[@Arcadiez]

funny to see how many truck drivers in usa are from Europe. I didn't imagine that, every video you find ppl.

[@PriestOfAuril]

I'm hoping to be one of them this year 😂

[@jokami1051]

I could've be one. But then if forgot Some certain latex thingy and yeah rest is History. 😅

[@straybullitt]

We welcome LEGAL immigrants into our country!!! 🫠

[@MrHeymygod]

There are more jobs for truck drivers in America and the salaries are higher, especially if you were born in Eastern Europe.

[@stephmaccormick3195]

It's like explaining can opener to some indigenous secluded Amazon tribe... 🤣🙂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@nostalgimacken]

And that´s why we love Scania here in Sweden...and old Scania-Vabis👍

[@seldoon_nemar]

I can't belive they made you buy that whole truck just to get a coffee maker. But seriously, I'm not into trucks at all usually, but learning about and comparing a modern Euro truck compared to American trucks, it so interesting. I always thought they more much lighter duty being cabovers and having such odd looking proportions, it's so wild just how beefy this truck is. I keep thinking it needs one of those toy hauler style sleeper cabs up there to take up all that extra frame space before the 5th wheel

[@ElMariachi1337]

The mid America truck show, That's in Juni or so ? Eh it's in Louisville Kentucky ... That conversation was funny as hell from a Dutch pov 🤣(Juni in Dutch = June in English)

[@jokami1051]

Just before he also said 'bijna'. 😂

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

let people regulate seat height, shock absorbers , weight , memory and so on..show seat functions..people who try sit behind weel, think it is a brick the seat..turn absorbtion seat on and let people adjust..

[@F1GT22]

Maybe a board with details all the main, features ,specifications listed would be good to place by it at truck shows . When will you install the rear camera all the extras you got with it to show it's true potential to people while you have it

[@straybullitt]

I think that he is waiting on parts to install all of that stuff 🤷‍♂️

[@em5759]

Not many people around on this truck show, but every is worth of it.

[@marco_grt4460]

Beautiful exhibition of vehicles and great people around

[@AlexKall]

13:55 Very nice old Ford! 10:06 The left truck isn't all that dissimilar to an older 1950s Scania. Nice looking.

[@GDUKxStuxNET]

"It's a Burt Reynolds Joke" damn I feel old 😂😂😂

[@thomasskullerud9444]

Hey Bruce😊 You should lift/raise your roof spoiler a bit so it dont look so square. I've definitely think it gives it a better look that way.😊😊 Keep on trucking for bro!!

[@p1xlb522]

Oh man such a shame the rollers didn't happen, would've been so cool seeing the Scania drive along with the other trucks from the show. Also that tractor with massive flywheel is so cool, never seen anything like it before!

[@class50thrasher]

Just a tip for audio, use the small mics for recording voice audio but then also have or use a large mic (I'd suggest RODE) ontop of the camera for capturing general audio that isnt you or other people talking. It should generally end with better audio in videos for when you're a distance away from trucks for example the large mic will capture that very well compared to the sort of compressed sound that the smaller mic captures. Great video there, and I look forwards to more scania stuff!

[@mlhus]

The "BEAST" is my absolute favorite and it's as close to a STEAM PUNK truck i've ever seen. 😂

[@Gr8Buccaneer]

love that "70 beats per minute" idle...

[@MrHeymygod]

As a non-truck driver, I have seen all versions of Scania here in Northern Europe. From fire trucks to garbage trucks😊 and buses.

[@marcuswardle3180]

Fred Dibnah would’ve been proud of the Beast!

[@reaper30morelife87]

I listen to the voice of a Dutch guy and it's understandable, but I also live in the Netherlands, the best country!

[@JohnRThePainter]

From Ireland were so use to these trucks especially where i liver about 500 pass my Town everyday!! But its so funny seen the American reaction to them!!

[@ericprice3225]

Love your videos, so good to see the opinions of American drivers for the Scania. Also, loved the camera work and music right at the end.

[@Logai74]

"Södertälje near Gothenburg." It is about 500 km away.

[@Coole-ee1vg]

Its more about 400 km...

[@Logai74]

@ Just checked Google maps. 446km

[@Logai74]

@@Groza_Dallocort It is a 5 hour drive.

[@Groza_Dallocort]

@@Logai74 derp, brain fault yeah you are correct

[@sgxbot]

i would love to see this truck modified like eurpean trucks. hibar, lowbar, side bar. leds on it maybe some good lights on the highbar. lights on the spoiler at the back of the cab. like a typical european truck of a company that loves their trucks. that would fit that truck so good and be something different to all those mirrors driving on the american roads

[@RickTheClipper]

Imagine You go to a truckshow and You see the future!

[@ovekarlsson777]

Kinda off topic, but I loved the Beast! Weird mechanical stuff makes me happy!

[@brianbrwa]

Now if you can only sell buses, hehehe. BTW, I think it's wonderful that you pushed on getting this truck approved.

[@ltimmers726]

what a lovely sound from that bullnose cab.😍

[@ronygt5973]

THIS IS SICKKK!!!! LOVE THE SHOW REACTIONS!!!!!

[@antonyshaban6281]

maaan, amazing content, so love such things.

[@jeffreygarrett3470]

That ol boy in the cowboy hat need to be on the show more 😂

[@jasonmirabile5184]

The bullnose Kenworth sounds like a bulldog snoring! Its very cool

[@mfceo6.018]

Truck looks great. I can’t wait to see it all lit up.

[@leonrieck8402]

The Scania in white with a black front and black wheels is a dream

[@jacobhaussmann90]

3:30 i love that sound

[@ryankelly5303]

You killing it Bruce.

[@tyronejohns9217]

Awesome 👌 truck 🚚 Bruce at the truck show bro.😊😊😊

[@danielrodriguez-uh7kr]

Im from sweden i drive a 2017 r490, you should get some reactions of people checking out all the storage, espacially the space next to the door, show how easy is is to get to your tools and gloves. The ride height on the chair, if they like the low life, show how easy it is to dump the air out of the chair. (Also pls fold the side courtains🤣) i dont know how the us diesel heater work but i like that on scania you have the ”p” setting for when you are going to eat and leave the truck outside (in cold weather) Also maybe show the sound system, would be interesting hearing som opinions on scania comparing other us trucks, and some opinions on how good the autobreaking works.

[@v.s.8759]

Beautiful scania❤❤❤

[@Arnoud115]

Ryan is looking like he's getting in shape as compared to before. Way to go dude!

[@NjoyMoney]

The dutchman made you look small 😂 they are the tallest people on earth

[@stefanjohansson6297]

People of Sudan might be even tsller in general

[@rjekh]

​​@@stefanjohansson6297no they are not 😅

[@stefanjohansson6297]

@rjekh I watch a KZbin video about people of South Sudan. In that video they claim that people of South Sudan beats the Netherlands when it comes to tall people.

[@rjekh]

@@stefanjohansson6297 no not in general yea from certain tribes but overall the dutch are taller

[@seldoon_nemar]

10:38 Dude, you should hear what diesels sound like with superchargers instead of turbos. Gale Banks made one with a roots blower and the dam thing revs like lightning and shakes the rafters

[@samihyleh865]

These drive-by views are so cool. That colour looks damn good

[@eivinstens6091]

That show is really cool.

[@johngalt8862]

Older scania conventional trucks were the most amazing trucks to drive…. I took my cdl test in 1992 in one

[@Scoobawoo]

Man you gotta bring this to Carlisle truck nationals in pa in the summer

[@Petriefied0246]

That Brown tractor unit sounded like an old British Class 37 locomotive.

[@jordivanselm3201]

Lol I wasn't even really listening when a fellow dutchman came along and I instantly recognized him by his accent.

[@CamSx9000]

The beast and the cowboy owner are the best.

[@guy_autordie]

I like that old dude with the single cylinder "truck".

[@2kanchoo]

That bullnose cabover was sick AF!

[@jesseturnip]

Damn it I miss this every year I live in Ocala can't believe I missed it again

[@MrMandelll]

You need an "älgstaket" (chromed steel bars, called "moose fence" in the OG country) with some high power led lights in the front of that thing :)

[@ajidamarjati]

I love that old fella with cowboy hat. Open minded person that willing to learn something new, unlike these Facebook and KZbin comment warrior who still brag their 1980's mechanical Cat motor + whatever manual transmission they have. 😂

[@smudgealdrin1512]

That Marmon CoE is a thing of beauty.

[@iljasauter]

Nice music, and very nice rollers.

[@celeroon89]

Hands down best looking truck there, and probably in the entire us

[@thedutchhuman]

The futuristic among the cave dwellers 😁

[@masterq2.033]

I have old Mack manuals with Mack/Scania diesels in them. They had a JV for a while.

[@jorriej]

He goes bijna every time... 😂 its in juni ofzo..!! Dont forget to let the air out of your seat before getting in and out. ❤❤

[@fossi4743]

nice show with good looking american vintage trucks too... if you are interested I could hit you up with some truck owners to visit when you are coming to Finland for Power Truck show... Hoping for more reactions from American Lorry drivers...

[@slow074]

One «fun» difference in how models are named in US and Europe: US: Size of sleeper Europe: Size of engine

[@GustSergeant]

Yep, because there's only one size of engine for American trucks, and it's an I6 with a turbo

[@noeldown1952]

If I close my eyes Steve Milton (the older gentleman with the cowboy hat) sounds just like Jeff Bridges in "Hell or High Water".

[@pietlangejan5610]

Groet uut Kruuneghe. Greetings from Kruiningen Netherlands.

[@teppotulppu1603]

I think those Mack planetary axles are finnish made Sisu axles. They are good and rodusta axles. They are part of american Marmon-Herrington these days.

[@SASMacDroid]

You definitely enjoy telling people about that damn coffee machine 😂

[@hackney7106]

Just a beautiful colour as well!

[@ikkezelfdoemaar]

Its verry special om dat te zien. I don't expext dat hier. Very nice engels gesproken man.

[@Lucas-vk8jh]

A true gentleman the guy with the cowboy hat.

[@neryordo62]

Hi Bruce, i'm from Tio Pujio, Córdoba, Argentina, and in Argentina, Scania is one of the leading truck companies. I have a transport company where I carry out general and refrigerated loads, and one truck that I have is a Scania that is already old but it is the one in which I learned to drive, it is a Scania R113H 320, a legendary truck on our routes. A question, is the arrangement of 10 holes between the Scania and another American truck the same? Because if I remember correctly, I think that the Americans use smaller wheel centers. A big hug.