Deep Dive Into The Most Popular Semi Truck In America! The New Freightliner Cascadia!

[@petermello55]

Was shopping a Camry hybrid, definitely have to give this a look.

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

Haha 🤣

[@Serge89dude]

TFL, you should expand more in the semi truck market. There is a good-sized audience for this. Keep it up 👍

[@nickaltvater5592]

They know NOTHING about semi trucks

[@TFLtalk]

Thank you for the encouragement

[@GhostGamerOnRails]

@@nickaltvater5592 Stop Being A Hater.

[@gregmoessner3104]

I heard today that modern trucks like this one are a kin to a Tupperware torpedo!Lol😁

[@knightwing4]

@@nickaltvater5592TRUE

[@Gill_s14]

I70 Indiana going to take care of that front lip on first trip

[@book7676]

The reason freightliner sales are that high is because they tend to be fleet spec trucks , thus being on the less expensive side.

[@knightwing4]

I hate to tell you but there’s a big difference between most popular and most common. Freightliner is most common.

[@FaZeredemption3]

Because its the most popular. And the best truck on the market

[@flatheadV8]

Used to drive a 1968 Mack with a straight cut manual gearbox, compressed air starter and NO power steering. It had the biggest steering wheel I have ever encountered. It took me two weeks to learn how to go up and down the gears and if you. missed a gear it was stop and start from scratch again. When you managed a good, well timed gear change, particularly a down shift, there was great sense of achievement .

[@chucksoergel6818]

Actually listening to this while driving a Freightliner Cascadia

[@benilk5716]

Great job Roman and Andre! Love that you dive into semi trucks

[@andrewhaynes09]

I have put over 500k miles on a 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025 cascadia and the “safety” features (forward crash alert, emergency breaking, blind spot monitor) are absolute trash 🗑️ Also have constant issues with the wheel speed sensors (in every truck I’ve driven) every time it rains, which disables ABS, cruise control, and downhill engine braking cruise control I don’t think I’m the only one who’s had enough of the tech that’s going into commercial and consumer vehicles. It would also be nice if freightliner could figure out how to align the steering column and drivers seat, instead of the wheel being off to the left.

[@richardnottelmann58]

I love the semi truck content. Keep it coming, please.

[@nontoxicmasculinity-goodby3094]

I'd like to see how the new mirror systems work with a blind-side back. There's probably another video somewhere that shows that.

[@blainegauvin9458]

Freightliner is a fleet truck... cheeper in cost because of large production... also for the most part assembled in Mexico, and generaly leased in bulk for large fleets. Volvol pretty much operates the same way and they also own Mack Trucks. Peterbilt, Kenworth and westernstar are more owner operater based, have sturdier cabs and generaly put together with a little more care and attention. They also biuld custom trucks usually found in the constuction, oil patch and other specialized industries. Europe is more concerned with length and width as things are generaly tighter over their and their distances travelled aren't as great. I could go on and on but I hate keyboards... cheers guy's.

[@ep_got_the_sauce]

Western Star is owned by Freightliner guy😂

[@blainegauvin9458]

@ep_got_the_sauce that isn't the point, they don't cater to large fleets... guy.

[@williamrae9954]

​@@ep_got_the_sauceDetroit Diesel...reason to buy a Western Star over a Paccar product!

[@knightwing4]

@@williamrae9954You can put a Cummins in a paccar product.

[@williamrae9954]

@@knightwing4 I know...nothing beats a big Cat though...Detroit would be my 1st choice these days!

[@diab01us]

Something I would love to see in pickup trucks is an option for a dashboard like a big rig where the center of the dash is angled towards the driver. I use my truck for work and 99% of the time I'm alone. It would be easier and safer IMO if the switches and screen were facing me instead of straight back.

[@Hybris51129]

I would love a dash that has panels that can be unscrewed to reach the backs of switches and the guts of the HVAC system.

[@thecookiedude85]

Shifting gears is the fun part. I have a 13 cascadia midroof Cummins isx15 10speed. Prefer the 13speed but they’re very hard to find now a days.

[@brandonchilders2118]

My brother in law is a cattle hauler. He has a 2018 Peterbuilt. I almost wonder if there is an unwritten code that you can't haul cattle with an automatic.? His is an18 speed.

[@williamrae9954]

Cattle haulers rely on good jake brakes so not to 'tip' the load...so the cattle don't fall over and injure themselves! Haul her down gently!

[@markcarraway879]

Air is used to RELEASE the brakes, not apply them. The default is mechanical spring application. This is why when you start the truck, you must wait for the engine driven air compressor to build pressure to release the brakes. You cannot exchange trailers with hydraulic brakes, if you hade to bleed the brakes every time, therefore air brakes . If air pressure is lost, brakes apply fully from spring pressure. I really wish that ya'll knew what you were talking about...

Here’s how a drum brake operation works. The operator depresses the brake pedal, actuating the air braking system. The air from the reservoirs is supplied for the brake valves. The air from the valves is delivered to the brake chambers. The chambers move the pushrod to push on the slack adjusters. The adjusters transfer pushrod force into cam rotational force. The cam rotates, causing the rollers to rise and force the shoes against the drum. The shoe linings contact the drum to slow or stop the wheel. The operator releases the brake pedal. The delivered air exhausts.

[@evanbrooks7534]

The company I drive for has the previous generation Cascadia and it gets the job done but it still have it’s issues with it’s collision mitigation system and the transmission short shifts on the top gears

[@therealinterlaced]

Mercedes Benz is the parent company of this brand and they made these trucks really appealing inside and out!

[@0102030405svt]

In the early 2000's my company used to buy 9 Volvo's and get the 10th free.

[@matt45540]

Yeah a 10% fleet discount is pretty normal

[@book7676]

😂😂😂😂

[@andrewpalmer9634]

Ex continental lorry driver from Britain ,great show more please the transition is coming how about A Tesla Semi up the mountain against freightliner biggest Di esel !? Then a real world route test !!??

[@ah244895]

Seeing more Tesla semis out in California. In addition to Pepsi, DHL is also getting them and they seem to like them. It's a slow start, but electric trucks for short and medium haul will probably become a thing.

[@Robert-cu9bm]

Pepsi should stop wasting money on Tesla and spend the money on developing a drink that tastes good.

[@ah244895]

@ That’s called Coke

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Cant wait for the comparison vids of this vs the Volvo VNL and other competitors. I’ve driven a lot of Cascadia’s…i want a Volvo VNL.

[@bigblueezrider8256]

Hello Roman and Andre I do love all of your reviews on trucks I really like the fords reviews. But Andre did a great review on the Frightliner Cascadia I have owned Frightliner to peterbilt now for 30yrs. I do like Frightliner it is a good truck but I wanted a bigger sleeper I would like you and Andre to do more on big rigs. Thanks for the reviews Vincent Robertson

[@SALEEM23ful]

Optional wishlist: The Bose ride seat with leather(I believe the design is now owned by Boston Seating)

[@kdlange6052]

There are length restrictions in the usa also however rarely enforced in private use

[@roughneckmp]

We used to have length restrictions here in the States, that’s when you seen a lotta cabovers on the road.

[@elainetanner178]

I enjoyed this episode.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Yes, the accident in Colorado was very bad. I still have no clue why the driver didnt take the runaway truck ramps. Also, the last company i worked for, gave road tests to drivers before they were hired. However, they did not make the drivers locate and operate the exhaust brake. So many didnt know how to engage it. It’s crazy how many trucks we see “riding” the brakes going downhill. This is very dangerous because the brakes overheat and you can’t stop and sometimes catch on fire. Depending on how steep the grade is, i like to be in 7th gear and exhaust brake on, which keeps me around 35-40mph going downhill. There are many 10,13 and 18 speed manuals. I have driven the 10 and 13 speeds. 13 speed you “split” high side gears only. On an 18 speed you split the low and high side, which just gives you more options on pulling the load and staying in the power band. I never driven the 21. But the 18 is one shift lever now at least. No idea about the 21. I love manuals because i love to shift and float the gears. Also, if you own the truck, replacing a manual transmission can be done for around $2,000. An automatic will cost around $12,000+ just for the part, not including labor.

[@ericpowers2469]

Freightliners are common with companies because they are cheap and easy to find parts for, but in reality drivers despise them because they are cheap, in every form. There’s a reason they are called Freightshakers.

[@mynameemtrack3473]

Os camiões americanos são de mais eu amo os modernos e os clássicos ❤❤❤❤

[@adamtonkin3800]

this new blended braking functionality she talks about I've had in a Mercedes truck from 17 years ago, and then 10 years ago in the next generation it could blend service brake, engine brake and retarder incredible how far behind American trucks are, even though Freightliner is owned by Mercedes Trucks

[@WanderingRobotStudio]

Do some Scania stuff, or check out Edison motors.

[@Wombats-1]

Big trucks use air brakes cause it’s a fail safe. If you have a leak in a car, you can lose your brakes. With a truck, you can’t risk that. So even when they do leak air, your engine can keep the truck functional to get to safety so you don’t lose your brakes. If you have a real bad leak you can hold enough air in the lines to still stop the truck and get towed to a shop if it’s a real bad leak. Air is much safer than hydraulics are

[@kdlange6052]

Many people using these HDT's for RV's super c and towing 45 to 54 foot fifth wheels

[@cbsvth22]

Right on!!! Commercial truck special!! Have my class b currently drive Front end trash truck.. Peterbilt dumpster dumper!!!! 😊

[@fernandosiqueira9853]

Cool video guys 👌🤙🏻🇧🇷🇺🇸👊🏻

[@rubberduckyconvoy2723]

Detroit needs to make an electric drive for the engine cooling fan. I climb a mountain with a heavy load. In any season, the belt drive cooling fan takes 10% of the engine power, and the engine burns more diesel fuel too.

[@Peregrineism]

In Europe We still have a V8 engine in an Articulated Heavy Goods Vehicle with up to 770bhp with a Scania torpedo cab or a cab over engine.

[@waraich_Jutt]

I'm a midroof Cascadia owner .. love my Unit. I was waiting for this to happen bcz I already put 1 million km on my truck and time to get a new one. But comparing with Volvo new Gen cascadia disappointed me. Lights and bumper that's it guys ??

[@dougsmith7195]

Please get Edison Motors on the show, they build hybrid logging truck in British Columbia. So amazing what a bunch of young guys have accomplished!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mynameemtrack3473]

Um abraço muito forte aos Norte americanos pelos seus camiões incríveis ❤❤❤❤

[@mynameemtrack3473]

Umas das maravilhas do mundo são os camiões americanos ❤❤❤❤

[@paulturner7137]

No glass dash in this model?

[@MATDIAMOND-ro5pi]

Where did you find the reporter?

[@LukeO-1234]

I drive a Kenworth t680 and I haul a tanker

[@atracamoniusvlogs]

Cascadia on al barsha 3

[@michaelpierre208]

Is this new truck is more comfortable now They ain’t saying nothing about the driving when hitting them Chicago roads

[@CACressida]

Well as someone who hasnt driven a manual truck since 2022, i very much miss driving a manual. The lag in downshifts for proper engine braking even when manually shifter is absolutely terrible. The only benefit from an auto for fleets is only profitability. Training new drivers to drive manuals is time consuming which means the trucking school conveyor bely cant poop out CDL holders fast enough, careless rookies can damage and degrade clutch life and people with little manual transmission experience can get very easily distracted by a misshift. The auto trucks do tend to burn up clutches when trying to slide tandem axles under heavy weight, the gearing is incredibly tall which has caused stalling or even clutch overheating when starting up a steep grade with heavy weight and the auto nuetral coasting is ridiculous. Backing a truck in tight quarters with an automated manual is incredibly dangerous. The only truck that has the best automated manual is the Volvo with the I-shift. Volvo has came super close to perfecting the auto. I currently drive a Kenworth with an Eaton 12 speed and its way better than Fruitliners Detroit D12 auto, but its not as good as Volvos i-shift. But even with a Volvo, I've still t into clutch overheat situations.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Gotta love it when women say BBC….my favorite world news outlet? BBC news of course. Welcome to BBC. You’re now listening to the BBC😂 Dave Chappelle did a segment on on that and it was hilarious😂

[@andrewpalmer9634]

Fully laden!!??

[@corygreen8226]

I’ve driven these trucks, the safety stuff will drive you crazy!! Had multiple experience where the trucks would slam on brakes when Going under some overpasses or a big road sign close to road!!👎🏽 Volvo automatic transmission shift the best but there safety nannies are too much!! One thing they should work on is a weight regulated air suspension, bobtail drives are really terrible!!!

[@Yondaily]

Freightliner is like the Honda Accord of trucks, while Volvo is more like the Camry of trucks.

[@rk-xv4km]

Diesel exhaust fluid = DEF

[@void308]

I drive a 2016 cascadia 13 speed manual. I am an owner operator. I love this new truck so much with all of it's safety features that I will make sure I will never buy one. 😂 if I ever do, it's going to be manual swapped and all the safety garbage taken out. Nice job freightliner 🤡

[@jamesclapp6940]

REAL men shift real gear transimisions !

[@williamrae9954]

In the land of the automatic, the irony 😂

[@knightwing4]

Maybe he should have said real truckers because we do prefer manuals. Automatics are there so can put just anybody in a truck. That’s why there are so many bad drivers out there.

[@chrisherman7531]

More warning systems and noises/ lights to distract a driver and cause a stressful environment.....

[@Hybris51129]

The idea that European rigs are "more advanced" is born from ignorance of what they are in the average European driver, after all your average European knows little to nothing of basic pickup trucks so anything larger is beyond them. The length limits they operate under along with the generally tighter roads mean that cabovers are essential by way of physical limits. Otherwise the shorter distances covered by most European drivers mean that a lot of the comfort innovations that the US market demands haven't really been done in Europe. One other point to remember is that the idea of being a "Owner/Operator" is much rarer in Europe in general thus you have fleets making the buy decisions thus driving feature demands. Much like with the new Cascadia all of its newer features and technology are being driven almost solely by fleets and not by owner/operators who would be much more resistant to most if not all of the electronic "safety" systems especially if those systems can't be turned off and could lead to unacceptable downtime and eye wateringly high repair costs. This is one reason in addition to not having universally unreliable emissions systems so many owner/operators tend to desire older trucks that are free of these extra systems that don't add value to the work being done or don't offer any actual increase in safety.

[@kubeanie18]

Same same but diffrent... the new volvo vnl Redesign did it way nicer

[@Heardbydeaf]

but eLon said that all you can see on road - are tesLa semis...millions and millions of them!!! Wait - did eLon LIED again!? :D Why I'm not surprised at all....

[@marionolin5224]

Made in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@kdlange6052]

Volvo owns Mack trucks

[@user-FTRU6GJ]

lol it had the same exact interior from the current cascadia and it will still have the same horrible suspension system. Just to let you know this truck as the worst ride quality of any new truck on the road outside of maybe international LT. Worse than a 90s Corolla

[@honeybatth87]

Safety safety safety .. i have done more than 1 million miles without any major or any minor incident. U dont need all that for safety u need to get off ur mobiles and pay attention wat u doing. Drama on the name of safety.

[@PreppedinKansas]

The main benefit of a cabover is turning radius... the ride is crap, the noise is horrid, and the economy is terrible...

Turning radius and road view, the economy of either style is terrible.

[@williamrae9954]

Tend to drive slower,90kph in the EU,60mph in the UK,economy is roughly the same, 10mpg out of our 4.54litre gallons is common...more aero efficient than they look!

[@billjordan3639]

You’re the first one to the scene of the accident.

[@knightwing4]

Actually a truck with an aerodynamic hood is more efficient that a cab over. Also, a cab over has a blind spot in the right front corner that a hood doesn’t have.

[@mattsedgwick3082]

To much electronics

[@DanSkUa]

Buy your Freightliner and get no respect in service, warranty with high prices. Also they were caught taking money for repairs that they didn’t do.

[@williamrae9954]

Basically...take an Audi RS3,feed it steroids...same look,just swollen!

[@danthompson1467]

A freightliner known as a freight shaker will never be real mans truck Kenworth #1 Peterbuilt close second 🇺🇸🇺🇸

So your manhood is determined by what the name is on the front of your truck, that's funny. I always thought it was the brand of cigarette you smoke.

[@williamrae9954]

Old Petes were terrible, the 389 should be left in a museum, 100 miles, I needed out...worst thing I've ever driven, and I've driven most, outwith Russian...glad its replacement finally has a sensible clutch pedal! W900 is also brutal ugly, the W990 is a step forward, only one I'd buy,Cummins and manual, as Paccar autos suck,PB/KW/Daf.

[@knightwing4]

I drive a Kenworth.

[@honeybatth87]

T 680 is way more beautiful than this

[@JeeplifeBC]

It's safer to shift yourself!!! Real class 1 drivers drive manual 18 speed rigs!!

Driven both but mostly manual, it's not safer.

[@knightwing4]

I got my 18 speed. Actually, 13 speed is all you need.

[@knightwing4]

Yes it is. You just can’t drive.

[@JeeplifeBC]

@@knightwing4 I must be talking with a flat earth city driver lmao 🤣

[@knightwing4]

@@JeeplifeBC That doesn’t make any sense. Lmao 🤣

[@anthonywaclaw8190]

It’s the dodge hornet of the trucking world nobody wants to drive it they have to lol and Andre automatic transmissions are for steering wheel holders lol

[@dilshodsayfidi]

Anddrey’s truck review is horrible, his is not a trucker. Please do your car stuff dude.

[@ronsawatsky4233]

Please STOP the swearing!!!!!!!! I am shocked that you would dare to use a sacred Name as a swear word. I am thoroughly disgusted with you for doing this.

[@Hybris51129]

Calm down Muslim.

[@jermainec2462]

Weirdo...

[@mynameemtrack3473]

Umas das maravilhas do mundo são os camiões americanos ❤❤❤❤

[@mynameemtrack3473]

Umas das maravilhas do mundo são os camiões americanos ❤❤❤❤

[@mynameemtrack3473]

Umas das maravilhas do mundo são os camiões americanos ❤❤❤❤