OLD IRON VS NEW TRUCKS

[@RomeoUrsu-fy9qo]

Old Iron vs New Plastic

[@irasthewarrior]

As an European, I find your videos so interesting and pleasant to watch. I always wondered why many drivers choose older trucks over newer ones. Thanks.

[@toddhenkelmon1599]

I been driving a 2023 Freightliner Cascadia and have driven it since new, 97,564 miles currently on the odometer, 0 yes ZERO issues, not a single bit of downtime. It took a while to deal with the automatic transmission, I'd rather have a manual anyday. DD15 is a workhorse, average mpg is 7.75! My application is pulling a tanker, common running loads around 60, 000 lbs through the mountains of Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina. Again, zero issues!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing!

[@RomeoUrsu-fy9qo]

@@toddhenkelmon1599 I’m staying with my 12.7 Detroit of 1997….I can over those hills about 7-7.25 on normal day…it will go down in bad weather or in frigid temperatures….still happy in nasty weather with 6-6.5 mpg.

[@toddhenkelmon1599]

@@RomeoUrsu-fy9qo my previous tractor was a 2015 Columbia Glider had the 12.7, built in 1998. It was a great truck. But in terms of the truck itself aging, close to 1.5 million miles I just got tired of replacing components and parts, repairs were tiresome. It wasn't a very comfortable truck and pretty loud inside due to lack of insulation. Upgraded to what I have now makes driving much much more enjoyable. A fuel savings of 1 mile per gallon is enormous. Ronen can attest to that.

[@RomeoUrsu-fy9qo]

@@toddhenkelmon1599 It could be redone to its former glory….nothing special about those trucks…simple and efficient horse working machines….and the cost is relatively cheap in comparison with this newer trucks…and it will go another 1.5 million miles.

[@toddhenkelmon1599]

@@RomeoUrsu-fy9qo if there was such a thing as a money tree and fountain of youth 😅

[@eddiewormsbacher442]

I couldn't agree more. Newer is more fuel efficient. Driver comfort is hands down much better. Automatic over manual. I have a 2017 kenworth t680, and I pull a pneumatic tank. MOG empty is 8 to 10. Loaded is 6 to 8 depending on what part of the country I am in. As always thank you brother for all you do. God bless

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing!

[@georgieguzman737]

Thank you for all your help and information about the trucks 👍

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Any time!

[@open-minded-oldie]

I like your very matter of fact delivery, also, you don"t judge people. You just offer your experience and let the viewer judge.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the kind words!

[@startimenyc]

Top 5 reason is NO def or ELD

[@evguenimertodjan3090]

I always love your videos, however I would love to see your Cascadias going in NY or PA mountains, with 45000lb. The only trucks that garauntee that, are 2024 Volvos, with 425hp, 1300rpm, but they do going 20mph up those hills. I believe the landscape and weight, that's what make your miles per gallon.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

You aren't wrong

[@toddhenkelmon1599]

@@evguenimertodjan3090 45,000 ain't nothing my man.. we run WV VA NC OH PA.. our new Cascadia trucks with milk tankers loaded up to 62.500 lbs. The Freightliner platform with the DD 15 is a freaking workhorse. No problem!

[@fighter4christ7]

I leased a 2016 freightliner Cascadia. That lasted about 4 weeks and I turned it in. Day 3 the entire SAM Cab went out and then a ton of after treatment issues. I asked about it recently since the company sent it off for repairs and I was told they were going through all the emissions issues and now it needs a new one box. I bought a 1998 Volvo with a 3406 Cat. Yes it needs some work and yes I blew a head gasket. But overall that truck is making me more money and is much more reliable. 2.5m total miles and that freightliner only had 600K when I turned it in. I’ve proved to myself that the old school is better as long as it was maintained. To be honest I’m sure that freightliner would’ve done fine if it were maintained properly. I don’t believe the previous owner knew what they were doing. But still I’d be replacing those after treatment parts one at a time down the road and the Sam Cab is completely unpredictable. The new trucks can Nickle & Dime you to death. Oh and my MPG is just fine. If you know throttle control you can do well with the old engines. All your fuel savings on the new trucks will go into repairs, so can it really even be considered? If you buy brand new it’ll do you good 2-4 years and then it’s going to start costing you.

[@geraldwilson727]

My 99 peterbilt averaged 6 pulling tanks the truck was paid off no eld and no def the owner decided that they wanted new trucks the 2024 freightliner gets the same fuel mileage pulling tanks but the added down time always in the shop and now having to be out longer due to the added costs I'm definitely looking at buying my own old truck and get away from this new age crap

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pauliusmatiusovas4102]

I am using ryder rental for few months each year. They stopped renting new trucks, and started renting out lease returns 400-600k miles 2019-2021. Nothing but problems. Usually bad suspension, weak brakes, noisy belts, weak brakes, worn battery power, leaking coolant, apu or bunk heater broken. And so on

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Yikes!

[@marlinpetre788]

My newest truck is 1993. All 4 are Peterbilts and rebuilt from front to back and all 100 percent paid for. I'm 33 years old and there's no way these old trucks will bankrupt me. But I understand fleets of 100 trucks really need to run brand new trucks. Especially since they haul cheap general freight

[@Wesaveingold]

Hi Ronen Missed the Live but I put my question here: Do you have any experience with the International trucks with the new s13 engine who is basicly a american build Scania 13 litre engine. Those engines are very popular in Europe and have a very good fuel economy. (and should perform even better in a more aerodynamic american truck) If you havent it would be cool if you get one to test it out.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

We'd definitely be interested in testing it out

[@samo8204]

Going to make an ASSumption here..... RonEn has no boss because he IS the boss??? Am I right?

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

👀

[@illya_od_ua]

Very interesting information. I drive 2020 vnl 760. I barely get 7.0 and I'm not big on idling. No apu unfortunately.

[@markhollis362]

Aussie truckie here,🇭🇲this pencil pusher has never been broken down on the side of the road, with check engine,stop engine light's flashing,wonders why we hate new trucks?its ok for him, he's home in bed

[@bicyclenerd.9377]

This.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Alternatively, you can think of it as, he is responsible for dozens of trucks and needs to ensure each of them is earning so drivers can be paid. You, as a driver, may have the liberty and freedom to complain about which trucks you want to drive, but if every trucker was given an older rig to run less than a 6 mpg, you would most likely have to complain about not being paid enough

[@samo8204]

You need to reread your statement... If EVERY trucker were given an older truck getting 6 M.P.G. the rates would reflect that. I get what you're saying but that doesn't make you right. ​@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News

[@jharrelson2]

New trucks are nothing but problems

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

So some would believe

[@Jokeman718]

The only way is to delete the DD15 or buy anything without DEF/DPF

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Oh?

[@TheKelmo2828]

We aint even going to talk about how they cut the balls off the truck. Have the truck govern at 63mph , plus the eld. New trucks can't get but 600 miles per day if that. Give me old school all day!!!!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

The poor truck was neutered :(

[@naosay]

That cost per gallon is insane! I fueled up yesterday and it was 3.49 and a day prior it was 3.39. You might want to get your data updated.

[@hakeemaderibigbe3985]

Hi instructor, please how can you assist a Nigerian truck driver to migrate and run a truck driving Job over there...

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Hello, thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, we here at E.T Transport do not recruit foreign drivers. However, we have created a video for all foreign truck drivers, that will help you understand how you can migrate to Canada. Here's a link for you to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5bRkIRrqNSWoZY I have also created a list of reputable law firms that you can reach out to. They specialise in Foreign Truck drivers. You can find it here: truckingacademy.us/products/immigration-lawyer-contact-list

[@ItaMex-ie2md]

What is the regular Price on The New truck 2024 freightliner? Caah or good financing?

[@stevemags6458]

How much does that def fluid cost?

[@literaryartist1]

FWIW I completely understand the plus of the modern aerodynamic "trucks" from a business perspective. But as a driver, I got into trucking to drive trucks. These modern trucks feel to me like I'm driving a minivan (hyperbole of course but you get the point). And to be completely honest, the more I see and here about the longhoods going away makes me not want to be in this industry for much longer. I get the business sense of it all. If we're being honest, everything is business oriented (at least the times that we're living) but the human experience side of it all is dying which it is a huge reason why we are so divided as a species. Businesses forget the reason why anyone is in business. It's to improve the human experience. So while these modern trucks make sense from a business perspective, they suck the biggest of dongs from a human perspective. My $0.02!

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

That makes sense!

[@kingloc6042]

Old trucks should only be allowed at truck shows.

[@ichvox]

Man be real it's not the sensors only garages don't know how to fix them and simple breakdown can cost you 2-3 thousand

[@Germany._.Kit77]

New trucks very difficult repairing less electronics ❤

[@damonbyrd612]

What are your trucks specs, to get 7-8 mpg

[@AntonioHernandez-bj4cx]

If it wasn’t for fuel economy, the old trucks would be much better… too many sensor and issues with the DPF system in modern trucks, it maybe covered by warranty but it’s also down time, even days at a time… so if the wheels aren’t turning you aren’t earning… as a company driver, it’s a minor issue as they will just put you in another truck… as an O/O if you don’t have a second trucks, you are screwed… DPF system has ruined modern trucks, they aren’t going close to a million miles anymore before they become scrap metal with no resell value

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

You aren't wrong

[@ichvox]

Don't get me wrong . New is nice comfortable etc but repairs and unreliability is over the top. I have 2004 non EGR Columbia excellent on fuel and very reliable and I have 2017 Cascadia I would go to Alaska right now with my old one but I wouldn't with Cascadia 2017

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Sounds great!

[@michaellee5399]

I drove a 2023 Volvo that was crappy always had issues

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

What were some of the most frequent ones you noticed? Comment them below!

[@michaellee5399]

@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News the truck would have hiccups like either it is fuel starved or something and I would also get dead pedal

[@ichvox]

You hit it now mechanic shop that's the issue

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Bigola]

I want new iron with old engine series 60 14L

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nah6305]

How much is your dispatcher course

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

It's a $110 USD on truckingacademy.us!

[@nah6305]

@@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News great

[@ichvox]

I would bet you my 04 Columbia with Mercedes engine is better on fuel than your 2020 Cascadia

[@ichvox]

And Columbia has 2.6 million and Cascadia 930k C'mon money stay in the pocket with my old one

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

As an owner operator that's not a bad choice! But you're essentially comparing apples to oranges as we consider Cascadias for fleet trucks not a single truck that will be kept for an indefinite amount of time

[@HumbertoTheRookieTrucker]

Old all the way but the new ones is way more fuel economy

[@devoywilliams3956]

2024 freightliner Cascadia still get 6.5-7. What are you saving?

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

2024 is much higher, our trucks get us in at around 8.5

[@HumbertoTheRookieTrucker]

@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News I do over 9 in must of the trips I have 2024 kw t680 but 0 idling. I have also thermo king apu

[@juansrtarin9286]

The older truck are much better then the new truck lot of air leaks problems on the new truck and Electrical problems all deal are not ready for them i for one can say this because I have a family member who work on these truck daily and parts some time you have to wait two to three months for the part an old truck that ur own u know like a book and owner operator take better care of there Truck sorry to say I got enough plastic toys 🧸 around the house, and I sure don't need an overpriced plastic KW truck hanging around

[@guygauthier60]

Nouveau camion full garantie

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ichvox]

Log book issue is minority

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

You think so?

[@alse912]

💪💪💪💪💪

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thomas-po3wb]

My comment,you are a broken record.Do you know what a record is? blow it out your bum.A truck is a tool.doesn't matter house you slice it.Think about driving a truck just to pay for it.That is what you are saying.you can run a older payed for truck for half the milage and profit more income with out the bank note and replacement insurance.20 cents difference per mile is nothing.

[@AntonioHernandez-bj4cx]

If it wasn’t for fuel economy, the old trucks would be much better… too many sensor and issues with the DPF system in modern trucks, it maybe covered by warranty but it’s also down time, even days at a time… so if the wheels aren’t turning you aren’t earning… as a company driver, it’s a minor issue as they will just put you in another truck… as an O/O if you don’t have a second trucks, you are screwed… DPF system has ruined modern trucks, they aren’t going close to a million miles anymore before they become scrap metal with no resell value