Freightliner VS Volvo (Why I Ended up Purchasing the Cascadia over the VNL 760)

Do you think Brian has finally found his forever truck after driving a Volvo, a Kenworth, and now a Freightliner?
In this video, Brian shares his experience driving throughout his trucking career and now has officially joined the Freightliner train. But, why did he make the executive decision to fully dive into purchasing a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia? Has he made any upgrades to his Freightliner? Watch to find out!
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[@GrdDog]

Freightshakers best thing about them is the ability to have it fixed almost anywhere

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Absolutely!

[@GrdDog]

@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News Brain now needs a belt buckle or shirt

[@DOCSAFETUBE]

Yep you're right even a car dealership can fix a Freightliner.. you can have that junk and the emissions..

[@sandasturner9529]

Had a bad day about a month ago ☹️. Couldn't find any fuel filters and oil filters for my 2021 cascadia for three consecutive states/days: california, arizona and, new Mexico. Had to get my tune up/preventative maintenance done in Northern Alabama, interstate 22.

[@aedancael1717]

@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News didn't I just see you in a video last month saying that you were in the process of getting a Volvo 860??

[@jonmacarak9094]

Brian always love your insight and enthusiasm for all your content!! Always great to watch and learn! Thanks and keep it coming!

[@ryanreinhart1834]

I own a Freighliner Columbia with a Detroit 14L 60 series 515 HP. Paid 11000$ and love it !

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

That’s great to hear! Drive safe!

[@supramk3105]

Its very spacious, oil change intervals are unbelievable, fuel economy is amazing after the mattress and the seat replacement it should be a comfortable truck to drive i got a 2016 cascadia dd15 13speed manual 1.8million km still running good

[@jalton9416]

I trained and received my class A in a Freightliner. They will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@maxkallio]

I am a newbie in this business and only been driving freightliner for three months, so far I love it, I don’t know about the other trucks but this one is good for me

[@michaelrutherford2316]

i seriously love this channel man.. it gives alot of inside on alot of stuff

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoy our channel 😊

[@nicklopez5298]

@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News I'm new on here past month and shocked see u in that Volvo I'm in a 19' yet I agree with all and I prefer the Detroit and I'm done with my shifting days.

[@kinghenryxl1747]

very informative and entertaining. keep it up, boys

[@kentr2424]

Hey Brian, how about a monthly review on your Freightshaker 😄 telling us viewers how it's doing relating to mileage and what it costs you for your maintenance, parts, repairs, etc? Great video as always.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the comment Kent! Great idea, we will look into putting together a new series!

[@AfaanOromostock-]

Update on that truck 😅

[@natemyers5179]

This video help me a lot I’m trying to decide between a freightliner silicon work, and you just made my decision sir thank you

[@6582rg]

This is the best trucking channel on UTube for sure.

[@samuraiadele]

Great vid, Brian! Great job as always, Alana!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@isleofmantruckermrb8084]

Enjoyed the review..have a fabulous week ahead..hi from the Isle of Man

[@dasimparmy2289]

Yep it's a work truck and does the job which is all you really need. Great video!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

It gets the job done! Thanks for the feedback 😊

[@dannygrat]

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

So glad to hear! Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@Uluhbek97]

I have 2019 Volvo VNL 860 almost 600k miles and I am very pleased with it, tried Freightliner few months ago and did not like it.

[@wolfganglava1511]

All tractors has good years and bad years, it depends on its quality control. 2014 Volvo aren't good years, but Volvo has a better seat than other truck

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

I've seen all the volvos with fleets I've been with are good machines

[@TheAncientOneOfDays]

Volvo all the way Freightliner sales reps all have that certain look to them. They, too, have KZbin channels....

[@ozzeozze1275]

Thank you brother and colleague I would say amen to every word you said ! Fully agree with you , and God bless you !

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@drottle]

It made me so happy seeing your grandfather's watch pop in for a quick hello

[@1will4783]

Thks 4 sharing ur experience.

[@kenburkard]

For the longest time I was a Kenworth & Peterbilt guy until I had ENDLESS issues with their damn sensors, my Pete has a Cummins and my Kenworth T680 had a Paccar ( both are absolute JUNK ) I got tired of having them live in a shop, my wife convinced me about the reliability of the newer generation of Freightliners and I have to admit, my wife’s FreightShaker just simply WORKS! At the end of the day, am I happy.... you betcha, do I miss my 13 speed stick shift, YES, was my previous rides more comfortable and sexy? YES .... however I don’t visit the shop all the time praying that it’s going to not take 1-2 weeks ( or more ) to get fixed ( hopefully ) I don’t miss that!

[@jessereese2576]

Hey Brian I have heard really good things from other drivers about Minimizer seats as far as comfort goes might be worth checking out enjoy the truck

[@SS-ug1qy]

It has lot of adjustments but for comfort I would go with legacy silver seat

[@benneidigh9262]

Brian its great to see you feeling better. Glad you are back.

[@montecraig7032]

I got a new Cascadia two days ago. I love the truck but the two suspension leveling valves system is terrible. We’re removing one of them so we can have stable air pressure in the bags.

[@diyagarcia3335]

Thank you for the info very useful

[@bigdragon8004]

I've driven several different trucks in my career. Freightliners are good. The 2020 to 2022 are very reliable. However yes, the mattresses and seats suck and the fuel tanks are not as large as some of the other trucks, so you need to stop and fuel more often. But, if you are getting fuel sur charges, it's a good idea to fuel up after every stop to maximize those sur charges anyway. But my next truck is going to be a Frieghtliner. Keep truckin brother.

[@JayCalderon211]

Thank you again for the info

[@tootzkietrucker9451]

Nice truck that's my dream to drive someday Thank you for sharing this vedio, watching from Pier 16 Manila Philippines

[@elmalkriao100]

Me and my wife are gonna soon purchase the 2023 cascadia I can't wait!

[@earlycuyler8719]

The best thing about these trucks are the look on the drivers face when I pass them in my 700 h.p. Cat powered 379 Pete!

[@kblack356]

Man your honest an you've been around the block I'd say. Good points. The cool ass was funny.

[@okellojerrard2149]

Brian, that's a great thing you did, congrats only..

[@lionthesevensimba]

Obrigado e sucesso, meu amigo!!!!

[@jontj2081]

Thanks for the video, very informative. But can I ask where you got custom mattresses? Thanks

[@jodiweller1802]

I purchased a 3" memory foam topper for my 2012 Cascadia for about $80. I sleep extremely well on it.

[@TheTrueHardcorefr3k]

I definitely liked driving the peterbilt I was in more than the freightliner. I've got a little over a years experience and driven a freightliner for 2 months with my trainer, a peterbilt 579 for 7 months solo, and an international daycab as side work while I was in college doing classes. The international was by far the worst driving experience. Numbers wise, I wouldn't mind driving the freightliner if the data is there to justify it. I was averaging anywhere from 7.5-9 mpg depending on where I was in the Pete (2019) and 6.9-8.5 in the freightliner (2016).

[@davidsalinas7700]

Thanks alot for your video sir

[@SS-ug1qy]

Sir with the seat try the small lever thats on the right far front of the seat controls try to adjust that to upper position that will make the seat ride softer. I had the same problem my lower back was killing me and after I did that I’m all good. I was almost buying a seat for 1000 plus now I don’t need one.

[@timothydobrynski9028]

I’ve had two freight liner trucks absolutely love them hardly have any problems with them to be honest they’re not the most comfortable truck like you said but it’s an economical truck gets the job done at the end of the day more money in your pocket every month getting worse Peterbilt beautiful trucks but I’m not living in it 365

[@KoruptDawg]

The most common trucks I see parked on the side of the road with their hoods up are Volvos. Had one instance that I couldn't help but giggle at. I passed a bobtailing Volvo, parked on the side of the road with their hood up (shocker). However far down the road, they caught up and passed me. Whatever; I pull an extended super-B; nothing new there. Well not much further up the road, I once again pass that Volvo as they're parked on the side of the road with their hood up. Couldn't help but giggle a bit.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing! 😂

[@stebbiej]

Factz

[@josue277]

Dammit now that you mention it. It's true..

[@nicklopez5298]

@Bess Ross sometimes when u see the most is because they are the biggest does not mean worst. Say for instance Prudential life insurance big company pays most death claims life insurance does not mean worst

[@KeruptKiller]

So what's the best trucks in your opinion? PETERBILT & KENWORTH

[@kingtrumpet123]

I agree with that review, we had 2 freightliners, and 2 Volvo dumptrucks at the highway department, Volvo rode and drove like a Cadillac (but parts $$$) and the Freightliner, just a practical truck, seats are kind of stiff, ride kind of rough - both had that "knee knocker" bar by the steering wheel - freaking OUCH

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@user-fn2xc3cz5l]

Thank you for this video. I was wondering betwixt the Volvo and Freightliner. Appreciate it Guy ❤

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

No problem 👍

[@kwadjookai8172]

Here is what made me stay with freightliner another driver and I are broke down in mount airy nc we both had cascadias but he had the Cummins I had the Detroit We were both down on Friday. I was ready to go on sat he had to wait till Monday

[@just1life905]

100% correct.. some freightliner shop are open 24hr.

[@josephcagiano3055]

I think I’ve had about no less than 12 different trucks in my career, and out of every one of those the 2020/22 cascadias have been the most reliable. Now that’s not to say they’re my favorite, because they’re not. I ended up getting the new cascadia for the following reasons: (1) -impressive fuel economy even at 75mph which means I can consistently run more loads per month while saving a lot of wasted money over the course of said month. (2) - it has a sharp and modern aesthetic appeal that lends itself to looking professional (that seems petty but one must realize the DOT morons are way less likely to harass a new big carrier looking corporate truck) which it should go without saying will save you money and potentially your license, depending on how you do things. (3) - it’s cheaper and easier to fix than other modern trucks, mainly because there’s so damn many of them (4) if you know what you’re doing when it comes to hacking you can do a LOT of interesting things with the cascadia. All modern vehicles have a ton of capabilities within just their body control modules alone, and that’s not even getting into what can be done by gaining full OEM access to the ECU…. None of these capabilities are mentioned to customers by the manufacturers or dealers. Thanks to everything being a liability because of pansies and POS’s in general… (5) - The late model cascadias are tough as hell. Now if you made it this far you’ll probably be wondering what is the biggest downside to a cascadia. Well by god damnit I’ll tell ya: It’s hands down the most dangerously unstable rig on the road today. For many reasons. Number one is the flawed engineering behind their suspension setup and mounting points for said suspension, coupled with the all the aerodynamic shit. The cascadias (I’m willing to bet) are the most wrecked trucks on the road. Sure someone will assume it’s due to it being a mega fleet favorite, and so highly mass produced… but I argue it’s deeper than that by far. This particular platform STRUGGLES just to hold its lane (without bad wind conditions) going STRAIGHT. Much less around corners, or in windy conditions… I’m surprised freightliner hasn’t been involved in a class action law suit because of how unstable these things are. And finally: they’re extremely flawed semi autonomous driver aid system, which is absolute bullshit. It will constantly have sensor failure issues no matter time of year, and it will slam on brakes randomly and in the worst possible situations. Like on ice going around a curve under a damn bridge… which has happened to me personally in two separate cascadias more times than I even know. If you can ignore that stupid shit and leant the truck really well, I still say it’s the best option for profits. But if you aren’t a really aware driver I’d stay away from them. They have probably got many drivers killed since they first released this particular platform. Strange thing is I only heard one other driver mention the horrible lack of stability. It can’t be just us two that see how ridiculous they are in comparison to other trucks in that regard. My Volvos were amazingly planted and sure footed even on ice. I’ve seen these new cascadias stuck on flat ground at the fuel islands. No shit

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

Now that you bring it up I notice that the one I drove was always bullied around by the trailer but I dismissed it as being a result of the miniscule wheelbasse

[@TranslatedAssumption]

Your assessment of the Freightliner Cascadia is spot on, thank you for taking the time to write this up. I would love to company drive a new(er) Volvo VNL and let my company take care of the maintenance and get me a replacement truck to drive if my truck goes down.

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

@@TranslatedAssumption companies don't like them because they're expensive

[@TranslatedAssumption]

@@wizard_of_poz4413 I get that but as far as driving a Freightshaker every driver I know complains about the same things listed above. For me when I started driving one it took me a good week to get a handle on the fact that you constantly have to be readjusting steering wheel to keep that thing in between the lines. The "safety" features are the worst I have seen on any commercial or non-commercial vehicle.

[@clarenslindor8350]

Spot on💯

[@jairbrizolla3802]

Congratulations for the work and talent. Success!!! Brazil...😎👏👏🙏🙏👍

[@HankTrucker]

I LOVE the way the Volvo drives and the programming on the autoshifts. But I bought a Freightliner because of maintenance availability and my ability to work on it at home myself.

[@onehappyfarmer3461]

I never had a problem with Freightliners, I wouldn't mind finding a nice Cascada to replace my old binder.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ChadBurr76]

My 2020 freightliner has been a horrible nightmare. I'm a company driver and this after treatment system has had this hunk of garbage in the shop at least once a month. The Ac blower sometimes just stops randomly, for no reason. If you power cycle the battery cut off the blower starts again. The bunk heater has been replaced twice and caused a coolant leak. These are just not well made. 500k km. Then we can talk about the annoying LDW system or the crash avoidance system that sees ghosts and tries to murder you by throwing the brakes on. In the bunk there are no volume controls for the radio, no controls for the door locks, if you sleep on the top bunk, you have no climate controls, no place to plug in your phone. The table and chairs are a nice touch but basically unusable in practical terms. And if you sleep on the bottom bunk there's no pull out tray to eat off of. It's not well thought out. And for the love of god Freightliner, stop putting carpet in the truck!

[@jeffreysnyder4994]

I agree totally...

[@malrobaee]

Good Luck man , hopefully I will be next within 2 years

[@emranhossain893]

Friend of mine told me the same thing about Volvo!!! when Volvo becomes little old, its electronics goes crazy

[@sendissanayake2572]

Hey Brian, Thank you very much for your presentation. Can you please let me know weather 2022 Cascadia comes with turbo and 4 disc brakes? I am debating myself in between Volvo 860 of Cascadia. Thank you.

[@jerseycowboy1]

freightliner really designed their cascadia nicely...hood airodynamics and dash. need a few more cup holders though. haha

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Definitely agree with the cup holders! The passenger needs one!

[@thrownbear]

Progress is very important I believe fright liner did that very good

[@joyona7430]

Thank you. I am looking forward to seeing the updates you have planned to install.

[@xombiexronad9345]

I have a 2021 Cascadia & it is a good truck. It has some small issues, minor electrical nonsense, but she doesn't ever quit on me. I had 2016 KW T680 & a bigger pile of crap I have never seen, but it sure rode nice, when it would go anywhere! Airbags never stayed inflated, electrical problems out the wahzoo, a/c issues within the first year, plastic parts breaking & falling off randomly...... As far as the seat, I just bought one of those Purple seat cushions, it has kept me in comfort.

[@TranslatedAssumption]

I agree on the Purple seat cushion and would add that their lumbar cushion and hybrid mattress are most excellent as well.

[@MMN403]

Good luck with your Modules in this thing!

[@cbijames7]

My company Ashley has just bought 100 freightliners mainly in Texas so I will see what drivers r saying about them down there.

[@rajpoot0426]

Buddy try acupressure mat, had same back problem with Freightshaker.

[@jeffreysnyder4994]

I totally agree Cascadia seats and mattress deals in those trucks are crap drove several of them so IF you're gonna buy it,make the changes inside....keep the original stuff if you can then it can go back in when you get rid of it

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Fair, fair

[@antonizvekov1]

I'm a rookie (only 5 years of experience) - I drove mostly Internationals and Cascadia (the previous model), and I like Freightliner more. Drove drop-nose Peterbilt for a couple of weeks - didn't like it much. Maybe because it was with the stick, I don't know 😕

[@emendodesigns]

Ukraine Anton doesn't know. Go figure.

[@antonizvekov1]

@@emendodesigns was born in Mariupol - go figure

[@cbijames7]

Yes I would agree after all those get about 300,000 mi on them they start having problems with the electronics sensors etc My knock sensor would go out constantly on my 2014 so far I have a 2021 Volvo 860 and I only have 115,000 miles on it so it hasn't developed these problems yet but you are correct they do have problems like that and they're expensive to fix.

[@johncunningham4820]

Can't argue . As an Owner/Operator , BANG FOR BUCK is the bottom line , literally . No room for Brand Snobbery in business . Most minor gripes CAN be remedied , as you said . And just personally I prefer a Detroit pushing things along . Best Engine IMO .

[@christopherwahmhoff9348]

Did you get a new seat for your Freightliner yet I'm about to get into a cascadia and I'm curious what scene you ended up getting because I want to replace mine too

[@ziboteysly318]

I drove a kenworth and a Volvo, but I don't see anything reliable like the freightliner Cascadia... WHAT'S so good about freightliner is that you can find the dealers and the parts everywhere ⬅➡⬆⬇↗↘↙↖

[@Prachka1]

Still have a 2007 truck from 2010. Don’t know why some people buy new stuff. I guess, some people prefer to work year-round for the same money as someone makes in 4 months.

[@avm5496]

All I can say, Brian, you are finally becoming cool after being for so long an old school. Trucking for me is to make money, most efficient for this is Freightliner, honey. By the way, recline your sit all the way to the back to keep your spine more or less in check. Your truck will serve you long and well, if it won't be launched like you are running from hell.

[@sergeimundt2310]

My biggest issue with my companies freightliner I drive is the driving space and the bed. I threw the old mattress in the bunk to my ma, and took the twin xl mattress I used to sleep on in highschool. But dear god, the freightliner has no space up front. I drive with my head to the roof and the chair as far back and reclined as I could get it comfortable, and my body kills me after sitting there a few hours. The Pete 579 I trained in was so much more comfortable, I was able to run about 1 1/2 hours extra before having to stop. In the freight shaker, I’m stopping every 2-3 hours to stop and stretch my knees and back out to get rid of the pain and cramps. I’m 6’5, so maybe the truck wasn’t built with my size frame in mind, I don’t know.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for the kind comment! Brian is a very cool guy. Thanks for sharing!

[@craigquann]

I like the Volvo cabs slightly more than the Freightliner... But hate the way Volvo feels too floaty/tippy going down the road.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing Craig! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@loganeayrs4088]

Hey Brian would you do a video about CB general info and use. Would love to hear your opinion on it.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Yes! We’ve had a few requests for Brian to cover this in one of his next videos. Stay tuned!

[@forgetfulfarmer4089]

You talked me into waiting 5 years. With your care, would the KW be a great first buy 5 years from now?

[@Nof60twindriver]

Just curious, would Volvo and Mack be similar in terms of cost and wait times to get repaired? Love the vids!!

[@davidthompson184]

I have a 2019 Cascadia. I got a great deal on it. 250k miles, 120k price. Still under warranty & with an APU. It’s market value right now is around 180k if I wanted to sell it. But it’s making me money so I don’t have many complains.

[@UfcClips135]

Sell it then buy 4 cheaper ones and dispatch.. you’ll be a millionaire man

[@truckcaretv8649]

Good work 👍👍👍👌

[@duckdive9334]

Volvo good for local runs, however, warning indicators software needs constant updates...costly!

[@carlthor91]

A friend of mine had one, just about broke him, with the shop time.

[@nicklopez5298]

Volvo has earned justifiable electrical poor rating

[@carlthor91]

@@nicklopez5298 There is a large 50+ ton Sandvik truck at the mine I retired from, it has a 16 ltr Volvo diesel, shop queen after the second year, sensor after sensor, the electrical harness seemed to be hanging in, but it was not the same as OTR truck. They are great when new, but trade at the two year mark, or so.

[@MG-hk9kx]

@@carlthor91 My volvo I have been driving at work is going on to the 4th year mark. No problems what so ever. We bought two volvo's on the same day (brand new), mine has had no problems but the other has been in the dealership for weeks. I think its just hit or miss with them.

[@carlthor91]

@@MG-hk9kx My experience with the 16 ltr underground and my best friends issues with the 13 ltr, on road has soured me, if I got one with a Cummins and a Road Ranger transmission, I would probably be able to enjoy the ride quality.

[@mayimbe2198]

You a funny guy, I enjoyed this video

[@adammajeed7539]

Great video

[@aqua6613]

After 16 years with anything and everything BUT a Freightliner I've decided to give a 2021 a try. So far I'm actually loving it. I've recovered freightliners in the past and they had been really uncomfortable to me, but they've made a lot of positive changes on their set ups of comfortablility...I'm wanting to see the difference in fuel mileage because if it don't make dollars it don't make sense 😅

[@haydenshores7252]

New Brian video!!! Yay!!!! :)

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Yes! 😎

[@JDHogg]

Freightliners are dangerous for a number of reasons already mentioned, but i'd add : Its harder to maintain control of your truck when your being thrown around like a ragdoll in the cab. I literally got mild whiplash while driving over some old concrete highway sections. The steering wheel and seat center are off by 2-3 inches and makes it difficult to use both hands smoothly and encourages you to use the left hand 90% of the time (ouch). the aerodynamics lift road spray and direct it onto the windshield. dirty washer fluid is directed directly onto the mirrors and the side windows in front of the mirrors. Transmission controls are hidden behind the steering wheel. most controls require you to lean forward and to the right and take you eyes off the road because the switches all feel identical and are smooshed together. even the hazard switch is nearly flush with the dash.

[@prae7068]

"The steering wheel and seat center are off by 2-3 inches..." I have noticed this as well, in the past when i was driving a Cascadia. What a stupid thing to inflict on drivers!

[@jeffreysnyder4994]

I agree completely

[@LarryB]

I did training split between a 2022 cascadia and 2018 t680. Felt like the cascadia was more comfortable for me. Couldn't get the armrests right on the t680 and the placement of the engine brake made it tough to adjust on the fly. Ended up in a 2019 vnl 760 which I think falls in the middle ground between the cascadia and t680. Though the 2019 vnl 760 has 420k miles on it and the armrests are busted. Think the vnl 760 would do better for me comfort wise if the armrests worked correctly. I did have a 2020 Cascadia as an option but it was looking rough and smelled like foot and ass. *Seems like the Cascadia gets the better gas mileage. At one point we hit 10 mpg on a fairly light load. In my 3 weeks in the kw I don't think I saw it go past 8.2 and it was normally around 7 mpg. I haven't had the volvo long enough to say too much about the gas mileage.

[@AntiFakeJewsRev2-9-0Zach9-6]

Update on the volvo

[@ralphkrahn7440]

Brian you are not a sellout ,correct about the seat!

[@danielh.6525]

From my understand, the Detroit Reman parts are a lifesaver, half the price of any Cummins part.

[@Nickearl1]

You can get you one of those dance heated/air conditioning seats for that truck

[@kevinharrigan2727]

Im a lube guy for a major trucking company and I can tell you for Freightliners they’re fucking amazing compared to Kenworths and Internationals, they beat the piss out of everything. They’re SOOOOO much easier to work on than anything else especially Internationals, which fight you on everything. There’s only two things that I’ve seen to really watch if you do your own work on them: Check your taillights on the 2022s (square taillights) and be careful about the plastic oil pans. They strip out super easily so whoever does it better know what they’re doing. And the square taillights burn out and the wires that connect to the bulbs shake loose pretty often. Other than that, they’re nearly perfect compared to everything else.

[@tonymichaud8683]

I've driven both on long haul and I much prefer Freightliner over Volvo

[@Willheim.]

Where did you get the mattress custom made? What kind is it? Foam or... ?

[@Saddletramp1200]

I rode the white line 31 years. Freightliner is my favorite out of all of them. Owned Western Stars KW, Petes & used a Volvo as a loaner for a week. I won't bad mouth them but they don't hold up to my needs. OTR is my address. Ride safe hand.

[@terrellscaife2411]

Freight liner also has a better deal or Network Then Volvo but I guess with the Volvo you can also take it to MacK since they’re somewhat the same truck now

[@DaveG7920]

Why do North American Volvo's have a reputation for being junk but the cab overs in the rest of the world are considered some of the best? Is it because the hooded trucks are made in the US? Perhaps they should shift assembly to Sweden or Australia?

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

Everything made in the US is trash, quality control is trash and their service is notoriously bad. I believe volvo has a great engineering department and are genuinely trying to push tech innovation forward but the fundamentals are killing them

[@mayimbe2198]

I drove a 2012 Volvo for 2 years and I loved it, it is a precision tool, very sutil and gentle truck, I didn’t experience any major issues. The dilemma with Volvo in North America is that us American we like it rough and brute, so we prefer the Pete’s and the Kenworth. The second issue is being an import vehicle, parts are not readily available and they carry an extra tax, and when you do have the parts, not every shop knows how to work on import vehicles, so that is a major inconvenience. The Volvo was replaced by a newer Kenworth and I hated that thing, it was a wild horse so hard to tame and control, every time I tried to couple with the trailer I thought it would just knock down the kingpin. So to each it’s own, old school trucks will live and die by the Petes and the Kenworth, younger drivers get to appreciate and enjoy other options available. I currently drive a cascadia, and it is definitely an average vehicle not meant to impress just enough to get the job done. It is weak in power, but it is fuel efficient and it feels like a car not so much like an old truck used to feel.

[@crocket1971]

that's what I'm wondering too, same case with the Paccar MX engines. I am not in favor of transferring certain technology to the US

[@wizard_of_poz4413]

@@crocket1971 we're just too stupid over here I guess

[@benjaminshamash4569]

North America's Volvos and European Volvos that complete different trucks, I don't think that they have anything the same besides the label.

[@jesusonXTC]

Brian is such a good salesman lol

[@pedgar789]

Great video. Couple of points: DD15 engine is a derivate from Mercedes Engine OM 471. Amazing platform. Since Mercedes Benz owns Freightliner, and Mercedes builds their own power train including in house engines, that may explain why parts are readily more available for Freightliner, than KW or Pete. KW or Pete Depends on a third party, they don't have as much control of ( Cummins) for parts, Freightliner does Not. DD engines are part of Mercedes Freightliner family. Good point for Freightliner. The Cascadia was the best choice. Looking forward for Over 8 mpg. Eventually. Greetings from South America. 👍

[@obombabeenlaid5101]

I drove a 2019 Volvo and a 2017 Freightliner. Volvo went 1,750 miles before refueling. Freightliner went 750 miles before refueling and stability light came on in dash and had to be parked at shop.

[@donb1183]

Well that settles it then.

[@sandtanmaroon]

Seems like you’re leaving out key details, like the tank sizes. Also the freight liner is 2 years older and probably has a lot more miles on it.

[@charlesdada6434]

With automatic transmission, the Volvo has a stoopid dash-mounted shifter. Do downshift, or switch to Manual one must take your eyes off the road. The Volvo Jake brake is easily confused with the wiper control. With a Freightliner, the Jake brake, manual mode, and upshift/downshift mode are on the right side stalk, and you never hit the wiper blades by mistake.

[@XxpostyxX]

Honestly if fully loaded freightliner isn't that uncomfortable it shaked a bit but nothing unbearable it's more comfy than my coil over car that literally will become bump city over a pebble. I'd go with reliability over comfortability any day. Plus parts avaliable everywhere and mostly any shop works on em.

[@bryane2857]

Why am I subscrbing to a Trucking co out of Canada and have nothing to do with nor will i have anything to do with Freight and trucking? Entertainment and like many guy's Trains and Trucks are always of interest. Thanks for the Video's ... Hope I can support somehow.

[@coreynorman4531]

Ever have problems with water leaks? I’ve driven freightliners that leaked through top of the windshield and top of the doors

[@kennethsnyder9236]

Parts availability and easy on the fuel. Up down, heavy or lite, mountains or flats I have never been under 6.8 mpg and my personal best 9.3 carrying 11k. For me it’s not always foot on the floor. Since the fuel hikes 63 mph is my new normal. Okay

[@puneetgaurav1315]

Hello sir, could you please make the vedio how many kilometers truck be driven before buying second hand?? Please Thank you

[@LostNavigator]

Brian, who made your mattress? I can hardly wait for the seat decision. I have a 2012 Columbia ( Schneider glider) and the mattress and seat are horrible. 955,000 + on the truck and 4 more years left before retirement. This old butt and back need a break if I'm gonna make. Thank you and ET for all the great information.

[@TSi99999]

Coming man buy a new mattress and seat. You can't be that cheap. Put a GhostBed in the truck it is amazing.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

The Purple seat cushion is only $59

[@willamsaraujodossantos2178]

Great video! E.T hire me, 😂 😂 I lean a lot from these videos.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

We are so glad you are learning valuable advice from our channel!!

[@brookben6767]

Freight liner is great !! Bad sides are bad painful driver side seat (volvo got great pain free seat) , no moon roof for cabin and bed area , bad catwalk design (volvo got nice cat walk design with dual steps ), bad cat walk stepping handle design , small bed window make it darker during the day !! Other than that freight-liner seems the affordable winner !!