The First Brand-New Scania Arrives in the USA! Making History

[@billtodd6509]

Remember a couple years ago, when I suggested that you become the first Scania dealer in USA? Well, it looks like your dream has come true. Congradulations on what is probably an exciting day for you and your family. Bill

[@jonasthemovie]

His dream was for you to be incorrect?

[@boy_ka84]

@@billtodd6509 congratulations bro. Not congradulation 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@billtodd6509]

@@boy_ka84 We are from Alabama, so we spell and pronounce things differently, sorry, Kamala.

[@moparjr89]

He does not even own the truck he's just authorized by Scania to use it

[@roki977]

Like hes 1st one who got that idea.. It wont happen, esc now when you have Trump. This would cost like 300k in US with all import taxes btw..

[@plumcrazyswede]

Awesome feeling, no doubt. As a Scania employee in Södertälje, I very happy to see you enjoy the V8 Monster. It's a hoot to drive!

[@LouRaX]

I thought the scania v8 was Crazy until I Drove the IVECO 1000HP Single gear Electric Truck…

[@micpie9480]

Hello fellow scania Södertälje worker!

[@plumcrazyswede]

@@LouRaX right up until you need to recharge...

[@Joel08_08]

@@LouRaX electric 💀

[@LouRaX]

@@Joel08_08 Electric is No big Deal in the European Union… they charge fast enough with the regulated driving times

[@tonyolsson4376]

Greetings from Sweden! Been working for SCANIA in Södertälje for 23 years in numerous different areas. Happy to see you´re happy with the rig. Am very interested in seeing comparisons between different brands/regions etc. Hope the truck will treat you good for a long run.

[@shorty9055]

Welcome to the world and comfort of Euro trucking. Down here in New Zealand I've spent the last five and half years in a Volvo FM500. Even after 1million kilometres this truck drives like new, no rattles and I don't think any of the horses have escaped. Love the Euro trucks, they spoil you. Anything else now feels like a horse and cart. Congrats on getting this to the U.S. Enjoy it

[@slure_]

FM's are very nice

[@NikCan66]

Interesting to see how these vehicle deals with the US interstand the cost of repairs and scheduled service against USA made counterparts

[@preciousplasticph]

I ran both euro.and us trucks. Euro.cab over is nothing I want to live in long haul trucking for weeks and months on.the road

[@SpiDey1500]

@@preciousplasticph Thats because there is no route in Europe where you would stay for weeks or months in the cab.

[@blarfroer8066]

@@preciousplasticph sure, they don't compare to those Peterbilts that are basically hauling a camper. I think Euro trucks are nicer to drive and US trucks are nicer to live in.

[@renzedijkstra3723]

Hello Bruce, good luck with the first new Scania in the US. I am from Holland and have driven through Europe with a Scania for 45 years. I am now retired but still enjoy driving.

[@hilkolieberwerth3495]

Let's just hope Bruce isn't gonna wreck this Scania too...

[@janorban]

Goed werk gedaan dank je voor je service geniet van je welverdiend pensioen.

[@janinsweden8559]

Scania were sold in the US in the 80s. I still have some sales brochures. But after a few years they decided to leave. One of the reasons was that US customers were used to picking their own choice of engine and transmission from different suppliers. That was against Scanias idea of selling complete trucks where they could have a long warranty on the whole vehicle.

[@unitedstates907]

I just came back at home from another work shift (truck driver). It’s incredible to see a Scania rolling through the U.S.! I’m from Sweden and drive a Scania five days per week... these trucks are packed with advanced tech like radar, automatic transmissions, and lift axles. What I love is the mutual admiration between our countries. In Sweden, we’re captivated by the iconic design of American trucks, and it’s exciting to see Americans appreciating the engineering behind Scania in this vid. We definitely have something in common when it comes to style and tech. Bruce, you’re doing an amazing job showcasing this connection. Keep up the great work!

[@danielbukowski]

39:05 - Only Ireland and Great Britain are Right Hand Drive in Europe.. Germany is left hand drive like the US and Sweden

[@teotik8071]

+ Cyprus.

[@saff_cozzie]

Unless it's a road sweeper 😂

[@simeunovicm]

@@teotik8071 +Malta

[@andrewbraid4265]

Australia's right hand drive too, I see heaps of the new G540s and R650s pulling double 40ft container combos to the port in Sydney. They handle well by the looks.

[@alex-E7WHU]

+ Japan

[@marcus5248]

As a Scania guy, it warms my hart to see truckers from other countries enjoying Scania as much as this. You got yourself a realy nice one. Couldn't help noticing you brothers backpocket, the round mark is zyn I imagen. So much swedishness in one shot. Turn off the sound and it could have be filmed anywhere in sweden. Love your films!

[@Jorgen87]

A tip, on the steeringwheel, you can go too the engine-heater menu. You should find the menu of setting a time of where the truck is warm when you wake up at the morning. Nothing beats a allready heated up truck before you start the engine in the morning ;) Dont forget too change the timezone aswell :)

[@DageLV]

unless he is a trucker, isnt that just a waste of fuel? i mean, a trucker will know he starts driving at 4 AM every day, so they can set it to 4 AM but if he sometimes drives at noon, sometimes morning, sometimes evening, itll be waste of fuel.

[@sinisatrlin840]

@@DageLV No, you can set it up to preheat engine and cab only on your working days and every day on different time. And to skip preheat when you do not want it, also to skip preheat if weather is nice. Setup takes few minutes and it can be done for up to month ahead. Some Eurotrucks can have preheat set by mobile phone, you can start it when you wake up in your home each day you need it, while you drink your first coffe engine oil, coolant and cab are nice and warm. Competition drives progress. Europe has about 15 truck brands + few Japanese brands.

[@Jorgen87]

@@DageLV It doesent go on the fuel when using the preheater :) its a extra battery in the truck beside the main-battery :)

[@larsmeijerink5471]

@@Jorgen87 yes but it still uses diesel too heat up. it burns diesel, not as much as the engine but still

[@larsmeijerink5471]

@@DageLV when you go home the night before you probably know what time you have to start at, so you can set it then. also, its a lot better for the engine when its at opparating temp before you drive off. with letting the engine run you will never get it there. also, is saves a lot of fuel compaired too all those guys running their engine too warm it up. this heater uses the same diesel for 24 hour as the normal engine does in 1 hour. so, does it use fuell? yeah ofcourse it does. does it safe money in the end, ooh yeah definetly it does

[@Farrell0208]

I’ve always dreamed since becoming a truck driver to see a Scania here in the states. They’re just on a whole other level. The style. The design, the V8! I’d love for them to start being sold here and seeing them on the roads here in the states. Not every American truck driver wants a Pete!

[@corsaabturbo]

fun with open-minded American truckers who can admit that there is actually good stuff even outside the states

[@celeroon89]

And don't forget about the safety! 🙂

[@youdontknow4264]

Unfortunately there Are tariffs that make scania expensive for American companies. Since US government wants international truck brands to sell in America

[@jakyg]

scania tried to sell it's truck in use back in the 90's with the 4 series but didn't manage to sell truck as much as they prevented so they quit the market

[@corsaabturbo]

.. sad but true, but pretty cool that a big truck manufacturer like Scania stands up and gives America an opportunity to see what a modern truck is like in 2024.....

[@theboving5516]

The camera on the right side is required in EU, because of bicyles can hide in the black spot. we have several death on right turning truck not seeing the bicyles.

[@lummergnu]

Please dont cutomize this to much, its perfection as delivered from the factory. Maybe a paintbrush of the v8 logo on the backwall of the cabin and the front top spoiler. Maybe even a custom paintbrushed Stars and Stribes combined with Tre Kronor. AND NO SHOES INSIDE !

[@Joel.V.]

they cant do anything to it, its not his truck, some stickers to promote yes that he can do

[@NiclasHorn]

@@Joel.V. not his truck? what? who owns it then?

[@82firewarrior]

Scania owns IT Bruce is kinda like a promoter for Scania.​@@NiclasHorn

[@FloHilux69]

He should definitely delete it tho

[@MrJonas7]

@@NiclasHorn Scania, it's in the US to promote the brand, explore the market, etc.

[@domdole]

I just love the reaction of Americans on Euro trucks 😁 Thank you Bruce for the video From Finland

[@Bruce_Wilson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DMACHOLMAN]

I guess we don't see them every day. They are simply beautiful to just look at. Bruce, I can't say how happy I am for you and can't wait to see what you do to the other truck. You should come up with a name for them. And congratulations...

[@DMACHOLMAN]

​@Bruce_Wilson Congratulations Again.

[@andysmith5220]

So what your saying is that we need to build a new Peterbilt or Mack with full chrome and take overseas

[@Divig]

As a european, we probably would look at it and think it is cool. Mostly since the US trucks looks so alien to us. It would be something completely new.

[@Beksization]

Recommendation for a video. Try it out with a normal US spec trailer in the city. Makes perfect sense when it comes to manoeuvrability especially with the tag axle. Excellent for urban driving.

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

If you are going to put a cb radio in the truck, you should get a single din mount cb radio so it fits in place of the tacograph din hole. No ugly chrome cheap cb radios. Get something that fits the style of the truck with color matched lighting.

[@ajidamarjati]

I don't know why Bruce didn't spec the CB straight from the factory, i believe Scania still offer factory fitted CB as an option.

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

​@ajidamarjati If scania offers an oem cb radio I highly doubt it is fcc approved because different countries use different frequencies and bands for cb radio. Many countries do not have designated cb type bands.

[@Bruce_Wilson]

It’s prewired

[@ChrisHarding-lk3jj]

@@Bruce_Wilson Albrecht and oricom have din mounted cb radios designed to operate on us bands and I believe they have fcc approval.

[@peternewman958]

BRUCE get a President McKinley 12/24V CB radio does AM and SSB and it’s single din. Excellent radio with a lot of features

[@1chish]

As a retired Scania Master Tech. I am intrigued by the lifting rear drive axle. That is some clever engineering. In the UK we normally have a mid lift 'pusher' axle (that also steers) just ahead of the drive axle or a rear lift 'tag' axle like your 144. I am pretty sure that space we normally use for our Tachographs will be wired to accept the US ELD system as we also use encrypted connections to the gearbox output. Seals are not even needed. I used to calibrate electronic (like in your 144) and digital tachographs ... But lastly PLEASE do not get too daft with the 'Americanisation' You are after all demonstrating European design. Just leave it 'as is'

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

It's been in Finland for ages, or since the 1950s. The inventor was Veikko Muronen from the Vanaja factory in FInland.

[@1chish]

@@Itapirkanmaa2 Well there you go every day is a school day - thanks. Never seen them in the UK that's for sure.

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

@@1chish It was meant to improve the traction characteristics of timber trucks. I've seen from some Finnish channels the timber truck drivers use their Volvo traction options a lot while on the forest roads, esp. in winter.

[@Hoser584]

The lift axle is easy to put chains on lol

[@1chish]

@@Hoser584 Thats a fact. Struggled many a time on my way up the Blanc with 6 x 2s

[@secretsquirrel6124]

The truck makers in the US don't want the competition from the euro makers as they know they will never be able to compete once the USA buyers realise how far superior euro trucks are

[@petritast3784]

Got an idea for Bruce: take Scania equipped w/ proper winter tires (Nokian for instance) to some snowy and icy surroundings and show what Scania is made of.

[@larsmeijerink5471]

i think you miss a big part of the story. he is now in the USA and what is legal in europe doesnt mean its aswell in the US. the tires that we use in snow are mostlikly not allowed in the USA

[@TzunSu]

@@larsmeijerink5471 Lol Lars, what are you talking about? You don't think people drive with snow tires on in Alaska?

[@larsmeijerink5471]

@TzunSu they definitely do, but those tires we cant buy in europe because they are not approved. Same like European tires are not all approved in the US

[@TzunSu]

@@larsmeijerink5471 What type of tires are you claiming are not approved in the US? Dubbdäck?

[@larsmeijerink5471]

@TzunSu im not claming specifics. I really think your a big boy now and you can look that up yourself. Google is pretty easy too use

[@huseyinacar21]

Dude you made my dream come true, I drove this truck for 4 years in Europe and I was looking for how to bring the S770 High line big cab model here thank you for being a pioneer Americans will go crazy when they drive this truck thank you again I can't wait to see more Scania here 🤟 AND NO SHOES INSIDE! 😂

[@SebHaarfagre]

I'm Norwegian and immediately recognized the Finn 😂 (I also have family from in the middle of nowhere there) It's extra funny because he dresses so simple and down to earth but then you see he has Oakley sunglasses for 150-250$ which is so Scandinavian. If it has good utility there's not _really_ an upper price

[@peterfalconer-h3k]

You're never late in a V8! Great to drive in Western Australia pulling triple road trains.

[@trickywind5441]

Down here in Mexico most mining companies are now using scanias for their heavy loads.There's thousands on the road already

[@timderks5960]

Can't wait to see you hook it to a HEAVY load, put it in a (relatively) high gear and feel that engine pounding on your chest. There's only one type of truck that gives me goosebumps when they pass by, purely based on the sound, and that's a Scania V8. It really is something else.

[@nenadmkd]

What an exciting moment. The only time i have seen NG Scania in the usa is when a dutch family was travelling around the USA. I cant wait to see the reactions. Enjoy it, cant wait what is coming

[@crocket1971]

Weren't they Danish?!

[@CCXisthebest]

@@crocket1971Dutch. Bruce posted a video mid October talking with the owner and showing the rig

[@mottom2657]

@@crocket1971 The Dutch family's Scania was a blue 4-series 4*2, and they came way earlier. The German-Danish family you're talking about travelled the USA with a black Scania NG 6*4.

[@leonverdonschot3727]

A dutch family visited bruce half a year ago with a grey Scania ​@@mottom2657

[@KoRbA2310]

You deffo need to visit some former Scania dealerships in USA, maybe some of the older workers there still remember those trucks

[@SuperAltijd]

Really nice man, little tip maybe you already know: When we get out of the truck or go in the cabin, we put our steering wheel all the way up! More room for moving around and getting in the truck. Nice to see the Scania reaching the US. Have fun 👍

[@cyrilkatatak2267]

That's awesome. I'm a 51 year old born in Switzerland but grew up in the US & did a lot of ag hauling in my 20s. As a child I'd spend my summers in my home country & I loved getting trucker magazines over there & comparing to US trucks so it's super cool to see a Scania over here so many decades later.

[@mikaelploug5240]

Congratulations from Sweden 🇸🇪🎉

[@GAULOU67]

Saw you on I95 getting in Washington just before I495, I was the white Coronado with green and black strips bobtail to Virginia, your truck looks better irl than on video. Congrats and hope to see you again on the road.

[@thomasgarwell8214]

I live in the UK, and follow some of the HGV drivers over here. And majority, if not all, HGVs have microwaves in one of the overhead lockers (usually front and on the passenger side). Also, at their own cost, some of the drivers have powerbanks, so they can plug in their laptops, tablets, tvs, etc. Some HGVs also come with TVs included. My brother used to drive Scanias. He used to work for ASDA, which is part (or used to be) of Walmart. Glad you enjoy it. Also, by lifting up the rear wheels, it also saves on wear and tear of the tyres

[@johndumarney1630]

In England I see Scanias every day, and I still watch this!

[@jaredniehaus3242]

as a relatively new CDL driver (2 years) in the states, the thought of driving a modern cabover is the coolest thing to me! I love old trucks and the new trucks are extremely comfortable to drive, but this seems like a totally new level! It is sad to realize that these are probably never going to become a major market in the US.. I'll move to Europe to drive one!

[@Warnsmotor]

Soo its finaly in the us , 👍👍 Take good care of the 770 v8 Its made 80 miles/h at the test track when we took it out at our test track in Södertälje 😂😂 Best regards Peter testdriver

[@erik_dk842]

Meanwhile here in Denmark, som green-washing companies limit their trucks to 80 kph, causing all the other trucks going 87-89 to overtake them , blocking the passing lane for cars. Traffic would flow so much better if the trucks were going 100kph, like the tourist busses.

[@bobnevitt336]

Congratulations Bruce on achieving your project to import the Scania truck product into the USA, well done 👍👏👏 I worked for Scania here in the UK for over 24 years before retiring over 6 years ago, you and your future customers won't be dissapointed, I'm sure.😉😁

[@amigator7789]

7:05 - fun fact: Finland has the biggest coffee consumption in the world (per number of citizens), so that coffee maker will make fellow finn happy for sure :-)

[@erikgstewart]

Much of it being Paulig coffee brand.

[@Dethmegadeth]

So I drove busses for the national guard I preferred the flat front busses. I love cabovers. I played a lot of euro truck simulator. I'm glad Scania did this and you did this. Can't wait for more content.

[@Blabus5]

Good luck guys. I'm euro guy so Scanias are nothing surprising for me. My buddy works as truck delivery guy, he picks up new trucks at dealers and drops them off at customers base and i helped him once or twice with those and the smell of new truck is unique. But your genuine happiness seeing a Scania is something great to see.

[@benjaminloehner257]

20:20 drag racing US trucks, empty and with full trailer. BUT the really interesting thing would be a brake check. How quickly does it stop in comparison to US trucks when fully loaded. On video sometimes it seems US trucks don't even have brakes. And of course mileage.

[@NGC1433]

Brake test will 100% be an embarrassment to american truckers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGWXfWCJhK5kf5o

[@oddarnestrand2047]

Bruce, you should ceramic coat the Scania, makes it so much easier to keep clean and it protects the paint also from scratches from the brushes when washing it. Cool to se a "real" truck in the US, and you should really emphasize the fuel economy on this with a trailer compare it to the general us trucks

[@N1mbleOne]

AmmoNYC @AMMO-NYC would probably be up for cleaning it, the paint won't be perfect from factory, could use a good polish so it's perfect for the truck shows. 💦

[@hotdog9262]

im a big scania fan, but this is a V8 and the `competition` in the states is probably(?) all I6 so fuel economy will likely be similar id guess. scanias I6 and especially I5 is where its at for cruising economy

[@cadifan]

That's a great idea but remember he doesn't own the truck, it's on loan from Scania on a temporary import license. He's probably limited to what he can do.

[@carlosramirez-ow6ks]

Este es 16 lts. Americanos 15. Son mas economicos los Americanos y no tienen tantos sistemas electronicos que pueden fallar con el tiempo.

[@evco4426]

They use less fuel AND are more powerful at the same time

[@Sevunteen]

Congratulations Bruce. I'm Happy for you. Youve worked hard and it paid off.

[@perryelyod4870]

I have absolutely no connection to the trucking world, but every time I'm stuck in traffic here in San Jose Costa Rica, and a Scania is sitting beside me, I think of this channel, and the great adventure.

[@kingsleyanyeme8314]

I have shipped Europeans trucks to Africa a lot and for those wondering why the wind deflector was tilted down! The one of the reasons is because in maritime shipping, everything about the mass and weight of the truck plays on the cost, that is the higher,wider and heavier the truck, the more expensive the shipment.

[@dasy2k1]

Also the wind deflector on some trucks is only used when there is a trailer attached, it may be more aerodynamic to have it stowed when not hooked to a trailer

[@takiman1]

I would love to see the first police stop. Officer with a blank face, jaws dropped seeing an extra terrestrial vehicle covered in amethyst on planet earth (regular truck here in Sweden 😅)

[@PrograError]

I wonder if they would be caught for the front plate... (tho IIRC some states are OK with no front plates)

[@1972Ray]

No, it's easily recognized as a truck. Very different style, but it's still a truck.

[@Mike-vs3dv]

I’d imagine one of the biggest problems of being the first dealer is going to be the lack of brand specific service shops, scania repairs often require special scania tools etc etc so longer drives might be brutal if there’s no one that REALLY knows these

[@pe.bo.5038]

Exactly!

[@mateuszzimon8216]

Nope, they already have service network. If u look Scania is own by MAN that's is own by Traton own by VW, USA already have products manufacured by Traton under brand International/Navistar

[@MrTimodon]

Heja Finland och Amerika! Regards from Sweden.

[@99hammy99]

Parking heater button is where yoir A/C controls are. Its the button next to the fan speed dial, with 3 wavy arrows pointing up.

[@arkadiuszfasula6510]

Good for you 🙂. People in US don’t know really how good this truck is comparing to US ones, NO SHOES INSIDE 🙂. Respect your pride and joy

[@jonlogger]

Well Bruce your journey has really started now, you will never have a better partner than Scania, they are simply the best. After the shows and promotional stuff let's give it too a long haul outfit and really prove how good it is.

[@cristianofalcao9051]

Hello good morning, I’m truck driver in Brazil.I have a Scania in Brazil. Congratulations and we are following you on KZbin. God bless you on this new journey!

[@DannyFiver-m9k]

So they are already in the America’s

[@xWood4000]

​@@DannyFiver-m9kYeah NA is the exception

[@MrUnicornone]

In the end of your awesome clip I realized what the real hurdle is, you actually said it in a sense, the American truck culture.. That’s the mayor argument, culture. Culture has no sense when it comes to practical arguments… I so hold my thumbs for your success!

[@Lonewolf8012]

You should IMO absolutely put a Nextgen Scania bullbar on it, it makes the truck look so much meaner. and with some extra lights on, add a Nordic touch to it aswell. ;)

[@jim.franklin]

There are a few of these running here in the UK under STGO3 regulations, you should do weight tests there in the US. In case you do not know, STGO can carry loads up to 150,000kg (330,000Ib) with max axle weight of 16500kg (36,500Ib) over a minimum of 6 axles. There are not many US trucks that can pull that from the factory.

[@1972Ray]

The only downside might be the lack of support in the US. Adoption demands you have shops that can repair it. In the US, long hauls do 100,000 miles a year, a lot more than any truck in the UK will drive in that time.

[@jim.franklin]

@ I'll there would need to be support services available and will take time to establish effectively. With regards 100,000 miles a year - not sure why you think that doesn't happen in the UK, trucks are kept running or operators lose money. Trucks can easily do 400 miles a day inside the UK or by crossing into Europe. Many trucks I have driven that are 3-5 years old and have 400,000 miles or more on the clock right up to one with 720,000 miles at just under 5years old.

[@BarryOGrady]

Delighted for you! My first job after graduating in logistics nearly 30 years ago was with an Irish family owned company that had a large Scania fleet. We supplied all Europe and Moscow. Great trucks back then. Great trucks now.

[@viktortegelberg]

Scania makes me proud to be Swedish. Thank you Scania 💪🏼🇸🇪

[@tiborsztancs4779]

Scania also makes every Germans to be German. Thank you VW group :D

[@GeenIdee2]

It's cool to see reactions to the truck we are used to in the EU. Imagine Scania bringing back the T-cab and offering them in the us. I actually can't understand why they don't lol.

[@loutenant9480]

Scania done it in the 80's. Nobody was interested in their trucks.

[@erik....]

They probably need to build them in the US too then. The US is trying to protect their own stuff but getting left behind in technology while doing it.

[@valyshknee4203]

Hey there dude, I'm from the Netherlands/Holland and i am genuinely suprised you guys got a scania over there, Never thought i would see something like this, I have been driving a DAF 95 XF for about 2 years now since i graduated at 18, I completely understand its a culture shock over there for american truckers used to peterbilts and such to see a european truck on the road, Same way its a culture shock over here for us truckers whenever we see a peterbilt in europe.

[@draiverx]

As a european, it is funny to see how you american guys get excited about these trucks. However, if you want Scania to succeed in USA please refrain from "americanize" it. Especially when it comes to changes around safety and emissions. So no funny exhausts. No tunes. Please make sure you give every reason to NHTSA to extend the period and maybe allow these trucks on the american roads.

[@Chrisknows859]

These trucks would be perfect for NYC. It’s tight to drive a truck here

[@NiclasHorn]

i would be surprised if USA (except California) have harder "Green rules" that the Scania wont be able to clear with flying color.

[@xxinsanitybomer4620]

Good shout M8 but it's Bruce we are talking about & he's got it booked in already for custom touched but he's defo got the pull to get Scania all the way in the American market am sure freightliner & mercedes are not worried with the price they charge for sub standard crap

[@znail4675]

@@Chrisknows859 The shorter cab is perfect for tight places or to fit on ferries.

[@Chrisknows859]

@@znail4675 that is true.

[@S-North]

The best position to drive any vehicle, including trucks, is the over wheel or cab over position. Congrats on your Scania from the UK.

[@Wulfieman]

In Germany vehicles are left-hand drive. The only countries that still use right-hand drive are the UK, Japan and some of the former British colonies.

[@jasonmirabile5184]

The BIG DAY we've all been waiting for!!! Go Bruce and Go Scania!!

[@eugeneclarke5572]

Congratulations Bruce. The start of good things to come. It just over a year since I started following you and your travel / obsession with the Scanias. I'm over the moon with excitement for you. Can't wait to see what happens. All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍

[@volvofreak86]

Hearing all the comments about it makes me happy, and it proves how far ahead our euro trucks are tech and engine wise

[@georgeratcliffe7752]

We need a turning circle comparison to show how manoeuvrable the Scania is compared to american trucks

[@RaggarUgglan]

I think Max Hunt had a scania 770 in the US some years ago but its gone now and yours is there to stay. An absolute unit tou have

[@Battlenude]

He did, but i cannot remember if it was the Next Gen Scania

[@christofferF3]

max did have a 770s in the us and he has a whole series on the danish SCANIA KZbin channel witch the trip to the us is on

[@Angsvik1]

What a ambassadör.. make us from Södertälje proud.

[@kaiserkarl2]

This was highly awaited! Thank you for being such a great ambassador for Scania in the US! Maybe, just maybe, you have planted a seed to a future relaunch!

[@actross89]

If you want your truck to heat up faster , turn AC all the way to HIGH QUICK. It will engage motor braking even parked but it will heat up like in 5-10min. To deactivate just lower your AC temperature. Auxiliary heating will not heat up you coolant.. Always turn off Auxiliary heater before starting the truck.. You can break it with voltage surge from alternator..

[@aleksisoukkala]

Aux heater has three modes for heating. You can set it up so that it only heats cabin (first button press) but if you press heater button again you can choose only engine or then you can also set it up to heat both. Whit (maybe optional) electric heater whic power connectors are behind lower grill you also have options to heat up either engine or cabin.

[@actross89]

@aleksisoukkala Mine Scania is 2021 dosent have that.. only off and on same controller as on this one that Bruce have..

[@aleksisoukkala]

@@actross89 well 2023 (base spec) Scania I have been driving for two years now. does have the option to choose between those three options. and It shows next to fan speed control nob either cabin heater or engine heater symbol depending which is selected (and it is the button in ac control panel and not from the remote) but then it also allows you to choose if cabin is also heated. when you tru instrument cluster when you set up for timed preheating. But then I don't know maybe that is a opinion on the one I drive. but i would think it is standard feature sens it wouldn't make sense to have aux heater for just the cabin.

[@actross89]

@aleksisoukkala Oh mine dosent have timer 😬 only heater off and on 😪

[@aleksisoukkala]

@@actross89 okay. well in mine you set timer whit steering wheel controls. You go to setting page on the instrument cluster. There should be aux heater page (not active when driving) and from there you choose active and then it allows you to set up timer (if passive has been chosen it doesn't allow timer setup)

[@johngaudet6316]

30 year trucker here, I've driven Volvo trucks forever currently in a 2024 Volvo it's nice. I know the value and engineering in Swedish vehicles. As a teenager back in 1980s I fell in love driving Saab cars. Have owned 5 just got my sixth. Anyway I cannot imagine how nice this Scania is to drive.❤ coffee maker and all !!

[@MadManMike.]

looks amazing to see a European Truck in the US... all i say regarding the customization is, dont put chrome on it lol i know americans love to chrome everything but too much looks tacky on EU trucks. looking forward to upcoming videos for sure!

[@nicolindqvist7473]

Ceramic coating to keep it mint. Then what you should do is go north and make a few hauls on the ice roads, just to make a comparison to us trucks

[@KENAXION88]

As a Floridian myself who also made my first snow angel in Tennessee, it's very exciting. Everything snow and cold related is lol

[@bfgvlogs887]

This is amazing. I've been watching your channel for a while, and it's nice to see you doing something this unique with such an engaging style. Keep it up, Bruce!

[@AkiraKigRace]

Bruce, you are changing the game in the trucking industry. After this, American brands will have to redesign their products, especially regarding reliability. I imagine the headaches you are giving major truck manufacturers at this time. I hope one day I can purchase one or two Scanias for my small fleet company, as soon as we can import them. Please let us know when we are ready to order two units. Thank you for what you do, sir.

[@hansmuller3604]

trump will do everything to avoid this

[@AkiraKigRace]

@hansmuller3604 well I hope not coz I'm a american trucker and I'm tired of getting shifty trucks that have technology of 90' in it . That breakdown every week ...

[@hansmuller3604]

@@AkiraKigRace I cross my fingers...hope you are right.

[@1972Ray]

@@hansmuller3604 Well, if the idea is to boost US companies, of course. I like it because new trucks will spur innovation across the board.

[@AkiraKigRace]

@hansmuller3604 me too . Currently american trucks manufacturers are scamming us American Truckers it's time a real competence show up and make them build a better truck or we all will purchase Scania

[@truckerallister9080]

Yes just like in Germany, I drove the first new model Volvo FH550, 2012 from the factory in Ghent Belgium to Italy and all over I stopped in the station, a lot of truckers came up to look inside and a lot of questions, that was a good time, thanks Bruce for the video

[@slow074]

I know that americans love their stacks and chrome, but please do not do too much with this truck. One of the advantages with the eurotrucks is the noise level, and not sitting in extra noise all and every day is healthy in the long run. We had both standard exhaust and stacks on different trucks where I used to work in Norway, and even if the stacks did not make too much noise, it was quite a difference from the standard ones. I drove a lot on steep roads, and sitting 5-10-15 minutes up or down a hill (or inside a tunell) listening to the stack just behind the cab was not my preference.

[@benjaminsagau]

For anyone else than an American :10,5 miles per gallon at 75 miles per hour at 22.000 lbs = 22,4 litres to 100 km at 120 km per hour at a wheight of 10 tons.

[@caerxm]

that's actually amazing. even my gas guzzler 1.3 ton car does 18 litres to 100km

[@benjaminsagau]

@ you need a better car 😁 My 2 ton van with the stuff in the back uses 10-12 litre diesel per 100 km. And i think it’s a lot still. The newer models of the same van can drop the consumption down to 8-9 litres for the same amount of things in the back

[@celeroon89]

Haha my Volvo does (if im economical) 4.5l/100km. I have a V70 from 2011, 1.6L diesel

[@johnfuller-bn2hs]

Thanks for that that was one of the things I was wondering about has Scania converted this truck to U.S speck as U.S. and imperial, although they use the same words, are different. U.S. gallon 128 fluid ounces. Imperial (UK) 160 fluid ounces. Tons, U.S. 2000 lbs, Imperial 22240 lbs. Then of course you have metric tonnes 1000kg

[@TRPGpilot]

@@diavlosforce5819 Its a metric world, litres/100km is what we understand even in the UK . . .

[@itsjauffre5164]

I have always dreamed about owning a Scania truck in the USA, ever since i was young playing Hard Truck 2 at probably 5 years old. Looks like that dream might be possible after all!!! Coolest trucks on the road

[@spyro257]

WOOHOO!! been waiting for this for a while... can't wait to see your friends get a little tour of the new truck, coz if they were impressed about the 25+ year old truck, so this will blow their mind!

[@stubrodie1929]

Scania need to relaunch out here in the US. I would buy one in a heartbeat. Drove loads of them in Europe and I miss them. Nothing compared here to a V8 Scania.

[@BangOlafson]

Well... try getting passed by a fully loaded electric 1069 HP Iveco on the incline of the Kassler Berge :D Well.. forget the brand Iveco.. just trying to make the point: Ever considered an electric truck?

[@loutenant9480]

And I don't miss european cabovers at all. Screw it.

[@benjaminsagau]

@@BangOlafson it sounds great on paper, in practice I’m afraid it would die with 60% left on the battery because of overheating while you use it as you described it. I really like the idea of electric, but after I used many electric machines, I ended up thinking the best it was the time when machines didn’t even had a computer at all. After 6 years of looking for a tractor for a hobby farm, where I wanted to buy a brand new tractor cash down, I ended up buying a veteran tractor from 1980. The reason? I can work on it myself, no dealer Nonsense aka Tesla and John Deere that won’t even sell parts unless you are an authorizhed dealer and 0 computers. I have a friend who had to wait 7 months and still waiting for a computer for its tractor. He ended up buying another one because he can’t just don’t do anything.

[@BangOlafson]

@@benjaminsagauhave a look at the videos of Elektrotrucker. He is driving all over Germany and neighbouring countries with usually an electric Iveco but also other electric trucks. And also fully loaded with a total weight of 42 metric tons (24 tons load or so) youtube.com/@elektrotrucker?feature=shared

[@svendannenberg2637]

​​@@loutenant9480 Naja was man nicht kennt kann man auch nicht vermissen...und dann auch noch gut finden😅 PS Scheiß auf den Besatzerschrott aus den Staaten🫡

[@typhoon-7]

Here in the Scottish Highlands these things are everywhere. Mostly on logging trucks with CTI lines on the drive axles for airing down on mud tracks. Sometimes as a semi, sometimes as a rigid with drawbar. Strange to see them attract so much interest!

[@HarrisPropertyMaintenance]

I’d like to see a side by side comparison of a similar spec American truck ( except for engine differences ) Show it hauling a trackhoe or something of weight and value. Figure out a route and time the American truck, then throw the same load and route at the euro truck and time it. See if you can’t compare fuel consumption too.

[@Pesmog]

That's exactly the sort of thing that they need to do. 👍 I think they also need to do some simulated city driving as well, as that is where a cabover will shine.

[@terryteed1903]

To be honest, I think the American truck would pull a sled better as the Scania is optimised for cleaner running, so it will be choked to hell. Having driven both old and new scanias, the newer ones feel underpowered even though they have higher HP.

[@willcurtis7986]

I think it will blow your mind. This truck (and all 3 axle euro semi trucks) is able to haul 97,000lbs all day, every day without any special permits or anything. That's a standard load across Europe. It's designed to haul a lot more. I don't think you have roads out there that this truck can't kick ass on. The places we go with these things.. I'm not sure you guys would be comfortable taking a pick up truck and trailer. Watching Bruce and all the American guys who have been up close and personal with his old 4 series... It really does highlight how much more advanced euro equipment is. It's funny though because driving a Pete is on my bucket list as it is for any European truck driver. I don't care how much better euro trucks are... The style and class of an American rig is unbeatable.

[@HarrisPropertyMaintenance]

@@terryteed1903 I’m not expecting it to haul a 50 ton hoe, I’d just like to see it in that 60-80k lbs GVW and see its capabilities. See it haul a 15-20 ton machine. Inner city machine transport for turning and visibility.

[@terryteed1903]

@HarrisPropertyMaintenance well, I'll tell you now lol. Visibility is great, till you're going round a round about and some bugger just magical appears from behind the drivers side mirror. I've had a few of those, "where the fk did he come from" moments. Once you get used to it and remember to look around the mirror it's fine.

[@markcollins457]

You should consider something on the order of an Elvis sighting . Have the truck create a cult following showing up at tractor pulls and job sites. Have the truck develope its own personality so people and industry people want to be seen with it and Abba singing in the background. 😊 Good luck on your venture.

[@awestby]

Brilliant idea

[@Bassalicious]

7:08 the MOST stoked I've ever seen a Finn. xD Of course it had to be about coffee :D

[@Wastedman1]

I hope this is a trend! Making US better through competition. I have loved these trucks for a long time and can’t wait to see them on our highways!

[@youssef1770]

Competition and the right mindset is whats gonna get better there!

[@DageLV]

unfortunately its not possible. USA has banned euro trucks because of competition. They dont want american trucks to be in competition with euro trucks, therefore they banned them, but as for safety checks etc, unless he massively modifies it, like starts welding things to it, doing things to its frame, it should pass with flying colours.

[@Z38_US]

Afaik long nose trucks are so common in the US because the US does not limit a trucks length the same way the EU does and cabovers are mainly so popular because of Europes much tighter streets which isn't really an issue in the US in most parts. Long-Nose trucks are also more aerodynamic helping with fuel efficiency and more comfortable to drive and to work on because of their longer wheelbase and engine you can get to much easier. The US has not banned Euro trucks because of competition, many US companies used to make cabovers back in the day which faded out in favour of long-nose trucks because they just work better for the US, there is no point in selling something that doesn't have a market which is why you rarely see cabovers in the US.

[@Z38_US]

@@DageLV EU trucks are not banned because of competition, there just isn't much of a market for cabovers in the US for various reasons I outlined in my other reply here if you are interested. Also another aspect I forgot to mention is safety is worse in cabovers, because trucks in the EU can only go up to 56 mph they are built to be safe up to that speed. In the US however a truck can go as fast as 80 mph which is a huge difference if your truck is not designed with this speed in mind, especially in a cabover.

[@DageLV]

@@Z38_US no. They are effectively banned. To get european truck in usa, it needs to be atleast like 21-25 years old, to import a truck, the tax is insane meaning its a LOT more expensive to buy euro truck than domestic truck in usa, this tax was made so high to promote domestic market, aka fear of competition. The aerodynamics... honestly that just seems like a cope. merican trucks in no way are aerodynamic, the cargo isnt aerodynamic either. The cabovers usa did make were crap tho. So sure, its possible that happened, they made crap noone wanted, people associated cabovers with the crap they themselves made and didnt want it. Same as what happened with round abouts, usa made traffic circles, which are horrible, so now they dont have any roundabouts which are in every way immaginable better than traffic circles and better than intersections in most cases (mostly except their footprint) Safety, id say eurotrucks are safer than usa trucks due to fewer blind spots. There are countless videos of american trucks just ignoring a car right in front of em etc. That stuff doesnt happen with eurotrucks. And yes, if you literally cant see whats in front of you, thats a massive safety flaw. ps. euro trucks are more powerful engines and more fuel efficient

[@WorkInProgress139]

Not sure if you're familiar with TFL Truck and their towing tests up I-70 through the Eisenhower Tunnel, but that'd be a cool test to load up the Scannie and give that V8 something to do.

[@brianb-p6586]

That wouldn't mean much unless they also tested some other heavy trucks, all with the same trailer. They have only tested light to medium-duty trucks, with trailers that are featherweight compared to what this truck is intended to haul.

[@ronnieb9821]

Well Bruce.......It is exceptionally funny that you can now poke out the eyes of your own American colleagues with this piece of fantastic European technology. Enjoy it, it's fun to drive because i know. (International European truck driver here)

[@sneakersnsupercars]

I remember when you were first doing blue collar and I commented in the chat that you need to get a Scania V8… and fast forward you got a brand new one ❤ Huge congrats Bruce

[@arthursmith5409]

Fella, I remember the days of the beefy cab over, now, out of the good and the bad times you're on the top. Can't wait to see it hooked up and pulling freight. I saw one semi while stationed in Germany, it was a Peterbilt, really looked out of place. Good to see this Euro-truck here on US interstate roads.

[@Tschody90]

The removable splash guards on the rear axles are mandatory in Europe if you drive without a trailer (because of splash water). As soon as you have a trailer attached, you actually have to remove them, otherwise they will break over time. Especially on such a nice truck with painted covers, I would always remove them.

[@kulter20]

The first part is true, however you don't need to remove them when hauling a trailer. I just wouldn't paint them, cause they'll scratch.

[@aVanTourNick]

11:58 take off your shoes! and leave them on the last step. That's what a European driver always does

[@jone8626]

only the long haul drivers in Europe. the rest of us that jump in and out of the truck all the time don't do that.

[@aVanTourNick]

​not really, I'm a local, national driver and I always take my shoes off. I have a nice floor and I like to have a clean and smelling place inside

[@aVanTourNick]

not really, I'm a local, national driver and I always take my shoes off. I have a nice floor and I like to have a clean and smelling place inside

[@kankerbende]

Not me, i always drive with mine shoes on ! 😂

[@LRLaursen]

​@jone8626 I and most of current and prior colleagues leave our shoes outside. And that's with 10-30 stops a day. It might be a regional thing but nonetheless 90% of the drivers i know leave them outside

[@mlhus]

What a great start of something completely ground braking ,enormous and huge step for you Bruce! LOVE IT,🥳👍🇸🇪

[@geoffreywallace9432]

Heartiest congratulations on your new truck. She is a beauty cannot wait to see you post videos of driving her on the highway and the reactions you will get.

[@454k30]

How incredible to see the Scania stateside. While you have it here, it would be great to see the truck hauling weight under real USA interstate situations. Heat of the summer in the southwest, high altitude on I-70 in Colorado, how it handles up and down the eastern seaboard, maybe even some city driving to show how maneuverable these trucks can be in tight situations.

[@matejšabec-y5d]

Congratulations on this truck in North America, may it serve you well and take care of your pets in the USA!

[@steventang3236]

25:37 To the right of the HVAC panel, right side of the fan dial, the upper button is the night heater, the lower button is the park A/C

[@akepettersson4847]

Good luck & all the best with the Scania ✊💯 Greetings from the town were Scania was born , in Malmö , county of Skåne = Scania 😉

[@magnuseriksson5721]

Congratulations from Sweden 🇸🇪 ❤

[@philmcinerney6958]

Once Americans experience the ride , comfort , quietness and ease of driving . Many drivers will want one . Hopefully you can become a Scania dealer .

[@mercade1349]

Any American can redo the Peterbilts,Kenworths interiors to match the Quietness & Ease and Conformity of any European trucks Also many American truckers wants to keep it Simple and easy but not Frustrated to repair & maintain

[@philmcinerney6958]

@ I have owned kenworths and Volvos in Australia. It’s not just the interior . The turning circle is better , the ride is much better , cab heat and noise insulation is much better , mirrors are much better , 750 horsepower standard is much better , there are so many things that are much better , once owning cab over globetrotter Volvos , you would never go back to American trucks .

[@mercade1349]

@@philmcinerney6958 like I stated Any Europeann can redid the American Trucks too match what I have stated in my last reply and what u had stated of any European truck ....and not everyone wants Cabovers.... dont think European trucks are that better they to have its flaws

[@braddenr.4778]

​@philmcinerney6958 Too bad these European cab overs are the most egregious looking things on the road. Guages out of a Honda, cheap grey plastic interior. Nobody cares about 750hp, more power means more problems, that engine is severely over engineered, shops here wouldn't touch them.

[@ReTroxStyleZ]

Ive never been so excited to see a 770. bizarre as we see them all over in the UK, great work Bruce. Be proud!.