The fact that Scania let you film in their factory means they have nothing to hide. For this reason, i feel they are a trusted company with a trusted product 😊
Scania is a company no one with an ounce of knowledge of motor vehicles has anything negative to say about. It's like Volvo, it has been around for so long that the name means quality. (not just because of time, but quality over time)
These Trucks are tested in the north of Scandinavia and because of that they're tuff as fuck 😂😂 They're tested to drive on small Norwegian roads that you can barley drive a car and still they drive These trucks all over Norwegian fjords and mountains And when you see TV shows from Norway about truck rescue in the mountains It Shure as hell ain't Scania or Volvo trucks with Scandinavian drivers 😂that gets stuck 😂😂 Perfect trucks for longhaul heavy trucking in any environment and any road 👌 Just saying 🇳🇴
Isn't it amazing that one of the most advanced truck manufacturers just opens its doors and literally gives you free reign filming....... It shows that they are not only proud but also not scared of copycats as they know their brand sells
Scania trucks aren't as good as they are due to any secret tricks. Just meticulous focus on quality in parts and engineering. You can't really "copy" that. Or well you can, but you can't make cheap knockoffs of something if the "secret" is just to do something really well.
The biggest difference between this Scania factory, and a US factory on Discovery Channels Megafactories, is that the Swedes are jolly and modest, but when theres a camera in a US factory, theres a worker every 15 minutes walking up to the camera, saying that hes "fat, lazy, and damn proud of it" 😂😂😂
@@OriginalPuro unless you get in an accident, need assistance, and have to battle the system to get your own money back that youve payd the last 20 years. Then you find out that government institutions are no different than private insurance companies.
volvo pulled 700ton cargo with one head or 22 trailers during a wet and snowy attempt :) and that is with the 750hp. They are coming out with a 780hp engine. Triples and quads are easy cake, especially cause they are mostly running on a flat surface
It's only 100nm more torque than this 770hp scania engine and 10 more hp on volvo engine, i think biggest difference is that volvo only has inline 6 and scania has v8@@nenadf124
A huge thank you to Scania for being so transparent. My wife and I live in Kingsburg CA. Her family has a huge Swedish heritage. We are excited to watch the the possibilities of Scania trucks running in the US. Thank you for all the great video work. Nice color truck, but it needs yellow pinstripes (Swedish flag)😎 Thanks Bruce!!!
I herd years ago that Scania made a deal with Peterbilt, and other US truck makers to stay out of the US if they'd stay out of Europe. Maybe the agreement is over now.
@@hillbillybeerdranker6678If that's true, then it should be illegal or at least a scandal: "Anticompetitive behavior refers to actions taken by a business or organization to limit, restrict or eliminate competition in a market, usually in order to gain an unfair advantage or dominate the market. These practices are often considered illegal or unethical and can harm consumers, other businesses and the broader economy." -wikipedia
I'm proud of your journey man. I drove CDN highway 15 years ago and knew THEN that the Euro Trucks (especially the Scania V8's) ought to be nothing short of spectacular. To see the SCANIA dash in MPH, and everything (amber markers), ready for the great north American Interstate. Man. You are LIVING my dream Brother. Indigo Blue Metallic KING of the Road.
Scania, among many other top notch companies around this country, makes me feel very proud to be a Swede,, 🥰 Cheers to everybody from Linköping,, 🍻😎👍
and you should be proud overall to be Swede. Your life is overall the best in the world. If only the world would learn from you a bit. I have a cousin that lives in Sweden and she tells the most amazing things. From the system, to the people, to the quality of life.
I've recently spent a week in your country and let me tell you, you should be extremely proud of Sweden. From the outside looking in, I think your country is fantastic. It seems to have the perfect blend of capitalism, socialism and secularism all working in harmony. It's a brilliant model. Yes you pay higher taxes, but you can see exactly where your money goes. Yet, Sweden has fantastic world leading companies like Volvo, Scania, Spotify, husqvarna etc.
@@boy_ka84wtf are you talking about? If your country maybe do some research about trucks and making them better for people who work with them peterbilt mack and so on maybe would have a grip
A new peterbilt is as the same price or even higher than a Scania, and the scania got more torque, horsepower, comforts and air suspension. Blame your own country son.
Thank you for buying a Scania "The King of the Road" 👑💚 Been working at Scania for 26 years. I see my office in the video 🙂 I've had the pleasure to drive at the Demo Center a few times. My first time I drove a 64 ton timber truck.... that was awsome. Also got to drive a fire truck, a bus and a few other.
@@juhotuominen2649its to protect US manufacturers from outside competition. They make it harder or expensive to sell when you don't have factory in US. Look at what Ford is doing with shipping Transit from Turkey to US.
@@juhotuominen2649 To protect their domestic production, but it's also just the american way. They make mansions with bitumen shingles most europeans wouldn't want that on their garden shed. You see the memes about people in america lauging at how a VWag engine is built; what they perceive to be overengineered, we enjoy to be the best of the best.
I drove all types of American trucks in USA & Canada for 12 years. I hate to drive any truck any more but still dreaming about this Scania R770. What a beautiful truck with excellent fit & finish. And on top of everything, that sound of the engine.
wouldn’t many North American drivers complain about the reduced space inside the European cabs compared to what you have. Sadly Scania don’t produce the “longline cab” anymore. (If you don’t know it, just google Scania Longline
Bruce's Scania has a custom cab that is like 2m longer than the standard cab so it does have a wee bit more space. Not to mention this is basically a custom prototype, if Scania was to gain a foothold in the US it makes sense that US specific models will be closer to what a US truck driver would expect.
@@philmckrakin6752mate please watch the video of him touring the cab, he explains it in that video. On most of the cabs the aero fins can be pushed out of the way so you can climb up onto the bed easily with the steps on the batteries, on this model the cab extends to the back of the aero fins in line with the steps to get onto the bed. *Edit I did mishear him when he explained it, but on a rewatch he explains that the cab is 2.3 metres instead of the standard 2m. My point still stands, it is still a custom extended cab.
I also work as QE in automotive manufacturing in Scandinavia (part supplier), so I want to point out that this is how LEAN focused factories look like. Notice how there is a marking on the floor for ever pallet or other item. Each worker has just the tools needed and no extra clutter. Assembly line has optimized the work load evenly, so that each step moves at the same pace. Automation is also a major factor to why manufacturing like this is competitive in high cost country like Sweden.
Lean production was introduced 1989 SAAB personbilar AB Trollhättan and we got a factory cert 1991 ISO and a personal price for all employes ( still keep it )
Like Toyota these factories are engineered to be efficient " Kaizan " continuous improvement If a problem is found it is the cause that is sorted not just a fix. Recurring problems are engineered out of the system (except the paint shop which nearly always screws up).
@@TetraTetraxxxxxxxxxx Car's owned ; Saab 93, 96, 99 Combi Turbo (best) 900 Turbo. Great machines. GM however could not understand that Saab production crew will not compromise safety and make GM crap.
@@WOFFY-qc9te Yeah, there are many tools available, as you mentioned the root cause analysis, 5S which we saw the result of in this video. My factory practices Gemba walks, which makes functionaries leave their office and assess the situation on the factory floor. And yes, Toyota is the biggest contributor to all of this, although the biggest change in Lean is how to adopt it to the local culture. For example in Scandinavia the organizational hierarchy is flat, so we can't really copy the "respect for your superiors" attitude they have in Toyota and Japan in general.
After a long string of Japanese trucks in Dubai I bought our first Scania about 18 months ago. I ordered a very similar colour as yours. The quality of the vehicle and its engineering are at a different level to what we have been used to. It's been fascinating watching your truck being put together. A huge thank you to Scania for giving such amazing access for you to record the process at the factory.
One of those factories where you would never want to leave. No wonder Scania is the best truck in europe. Very well, solid constructed truck. You will be counting down the days until you get it into the USA so you can show it off. Well done Bruce in getting the deal over the line.
Brilliant, here in Mozambique,🇲🇿 we use 99% European trucks and they are very good, I in particular have a Volvo imported from England. Congratulations for representing the brand in the USA, you got it right
The fuel systems also have multiple heating elements into it, one of the heating elements is in the fuel tank, that really helps with cold winters starting
@The-Cubis I don't have Scanias because their quite expensive but I do have MAN the owners of scania and they also have heated fuel lines. I think that most European trucks do, what scania does better than others is quality
@@Closetmonkeh MAN is owned by VAG group and they started buying Scania back in 2008 using a hostile takeover, technically Volkswagen owns scania and the entire TRATON group, the fact that they're in a group doesn't change the ownership and neither who is the CEO of scania or TRATON. Just how Renault trucks is owned by Volvo. Overtime you'll see parts shares between the manufacturers, for example older euro 6 man used to have two turbos and a zf gearbox newer one have one turbo developed by scania and a scania gearbox, same with renault, renault trucks have pretty much the powertrain from a volvo. From my understanding they aim to have much more intercompatibility in the future, that's how the new scania super engines are developed and that is why you see them used in more trucks, currently there are diferences between the d26 and the s13 but not for long. As for the v8, I'm affraid that emission regulations will end that engine, when will that happen is hard to tell
Being retired RCAF, I got to go around a lot of the world and Europe and England and Scotland especially. I have seen Scania trucks for years and have always loved the look (The first Big Rig I drove was a Cab over Ford). The idea that they make a V8 with more horsepower than most inline 6's that run here in North America and get better fuel mileage is fantastic. Its about time that North America gets brought into the modern times. Love the looks and the attention to detail. Keep showing them how its done Scania
@@triedandtrue1820you can see them fill it up with DEF on the video, the new engines still need it but they don't have the filter that needs regening every once in a while
I don't think NA will be brought into modern times that easily, it'll probably involve a lot of kicking and screaming from various parties who want to keep the status quo the status quo. US truck builders have been able to slack off because they have no "real" competition.
@@triedandtrue1820 Yes they do use DEF unfortunately, but they do not seem to have as many problems as North American trucks do or did. I haven't been driving Rig for a few years now
@@jamescrook3563 DEF is made from urea that comes from urine. The urine of Swedish people is cleaner than our US urine, therefore their trucks run cleaner. You take the urine of one of those hot blonde swedish women, and it smells like roses.
@@gfimadcat You're right. They could build quality products here, but all the truck companies in the US are actually owned by one corporation. They also own much of the oil production, which is one of the reasons fuel economy doesn't improve.
can't wait to see the reaction of the truckers in the US when they see this and how well built it is to the US trucks by the way it looks fantastic Bruce .
I drove Scania for 12 years here in Europe before I retired. A beautiful truck to drive. I miss the work. The first Scania I drove from knew I did one million two hundred thousand km in the vehicle before the company sold it and I received another new vehicle. I basically had no problems with the vehicle
I'm Brazilian and I started out in a Scania L-110 and finished my career in an R540. Today I live in the United States and I can't wait to see one of these here. Without a doubt, Scania is the best truck in the world.
"Ah, Thomas, it's an American name". Sweet how Americans will always be Americans. Thomas has Greek-Christian origins. About 2000 years older than the US. Great channel, of course. 🙂
I reeeeeally wish the fine folks at Scania understand how badly a good number of us here in the USA would love the option of purchasing and running one of these as our company rigs. The truck looks absolutely beautiful man.
Wouldn’t most North American drivers complain about the reduced cab space? Sadly Scania don’t make the “longline cabs” anymore. Those would have been perfect for your market.
@chrisV8 possible. A good number of us have been spoiled by the large sleeper bunks, although the resurgence of small sleeper design and the coffin sleeper has been on the rise. There are a good handful of companies whose drivers spend maybe a week out on their trucks and home on the weekends though that these style cabins would be more than appreciated. I used to run for a mega carrier that had Peterbilt 579's with the Ultraloft and, me personally, it just seemed a little overkill having so much cab space as a solo driver. I never even used 1/2 the available storage or the top bunk in it that I requested to be put back into a low-top. I feel like here in the US, most purchases for the Scania would be small companies/own-op's would run them for the ease of maneuvering for the weekly out drivers and honestly as assigned unit daycabs. Personally, I know the company I work for would look into them just based on where they send us and frankly trying to get into some places with a International LT or even the VNL 760 can be a task and a half lol. I genuinely hope the US market can adapt the Scania, because it would be a game changer especially for us as drivers.
As a American truck driver I hope that Scania bring trucks over to the US and Canada and allow American drivers to run them. The trucks are made and just are so much better than the American trucks that we've had since the 80s.
@@arratch3202 Over in the Netherlands torpedo noses weren't a thing for the longest time because the length of tractor had a huge impact on the total allowed length of the tractor trailer combo. They changed that law a while ago and now it's at least viable again to run them.
I’m all about American Made products Buttttt, there is no reason at all these trucks shouldn’t be here in the states!!! We can buy anything else over sea’s!!! What an amazing company and assembly plant they have, and you can tell the employees take pride in their work! Finish product is awesome. Thank you for sharing all the behind the scenes how it is built. So far advanced!!!!!
Well all US trucks are in this case out, Paccar, Freightliner, Westernstar, International, Volvo or MAC use lot of european made stuff. Technological the US i seen in many areas like transportation, Ships or Industry decades behind Europe.
I'd guess they'd build a factory in the US if they start selling trucks there. Otherwise they will not be able to compete on pricing. So maybe you'll get to buy an American made Scania some time in the future.
@@ulverop To compete in the US in pricing is easy possible with out having a Factory. Beside they have a Factory in the USA, Scania is like International a part of VW.
@@pe.bo.5038 Its Freightliner, Paccar is the most American Truck Company what still exist. Peterbuilt and Kennworth are now to 45% European. But for some reason they use mostly European Acient Tech in the USA.
FYI: the brake test done on the rollers is also a part of the mandatory yearly inspection of all road going vehicles here in Sweden. It measures braking force on each wheel individually.
Matthias very high quality manufacturing. Please thank your associates for allowing Bruce to video them and sharing their jobs with us. Very excited to see when the new truck comes to the US.
I spent a bunch of time in Europe over the summer and was impressed by the tractor and trailers that I saw in Europe. How quiet they were is what amazed me the most. Also the trailers, and how they seem much safe with the bracing and bumpers underneath the trailer body. Just seemed a lot nicer.
I love the fact is has disc brakes on all the wheels, not like US trucks with just front disc and rear drum.Iam also amazed how low the cab noise is.The painted fuel tanks is a good idea,less maintenance to keep,aluminum is nice but hard to keep clean and bright. Beautiful truck.great video 👍
What I'm impressed with Scaina is the attention to detail ! Frame paint ,gas tank paint detail . It seems like they have design teams already thinking way ahead for the driver .
I work at a construktion company in north of Norway. And we are waiting for four new Scania trucks. 2 pc 770 semitrucks 1 pc 660 dumptruck tandem with a 3 axle dump trailer and 1 pc that are called (krokløft) Hooklift. And we have 5 scanias and 1 Mercedes from before.
I agree, the Scania factory is on a whole other level, and so is the truck itself. The Euro technology is years ahead of ours and it's because of all the Government red tape taking far too long to put better ideas and better Tech into place. I would love to see Scania back in the US again, their vehicles are the Gold standard.
@@thomaskirk9341 isnt the entire thing of you guys the free market?? Why should the government do anything? You guys simply dont want this kind of quality and technology thats why no one is building it. Because it doesnt sell.
@@luluczs for european manufacturers thats pretty normal yes but as said in the video thats different in the US. Because quality is not really a thing that matters over there. I mean just look at them. They still build twin stick normal trucks… if it was heavy cargo i would understand but having normal cargo shift manually is just so outdated
As someone who worked in a Swedish factory producing parts for a couple of vehicle companies I'm not surprised some vehicle companies have really high quality. If we packed their parts wrong or packed them in a pallet not marked with their logo they just sent it back. Not questions. No negotiation. Do it right or don't do it at all. There are a lot of other factories. And if the whole production chain is structured like that there is a high chance for high quality.
One of the best things in your videos is the true excitement for the truck, for the assembly process - really nice to watch. No matter if you are 20, 30 or 50 years old - we are still like kids who see a big truck for the first time... "Decent!!!!" ;) Best regards from Poland and have a lot of fun driving that beast!
I drive a Scania460r 6x2 which is only 1 year old. I'm a UK trucker and after a long 9 hour drive I can honestly say I feel so refreshed after my shift which is down to the build quality of these fantastic trucks. I'm so glad your showcasing this product in the USA and I can't wait to see how American truckers react to your gorgeous truck. Well done Bruce for being an ambassador for Scania.
@@verbatimdk Hi fellow trucker maybe it's time to open your mind to new experiences this is coming from a UK trucker who drives on the left side of the road...I know Scania trucks inside and out and they are brilliant bits of kit
Brit here! My dad worked for AAFES for 35 years driving American trucks here in the UK. My whole family come from haulage so I was used to Scania, Iveco, MAN, DAF trucks etc but the US trucks always used to shock me at how utilitarian they were. No comforts, no air seats etc etc. Tbf they were old even then. It’s good to see Scania going down well in the US 😊
....would ditch my car in a heartbeat for that truck, but don't think the neighbours would be too happy happy with a Scania on the drive as a 'daily' though!!.....
No really!Scanias are the Harleys of trucking!Except their fanboys,everyone reasonable buys something else.Why,because their spare parts supply is a Desaster!
Look at that darn chassis paint!!! Here in New Zealand we have always been super lucky to be able to access and take the best from American, European and Japanese manufacturers. In this country the two holy grail names in trucking are Kenworth (built off their older stuff) and Scania. We respect reliability over all else but absolutely hunt down performance where we can get it. We are known for getting great factory gear and modifying it to improve functionality and strength capability and reliability. From helicopters to mini’s.
I have to say that the overall design you has chosen for the americans is spot on glorious. Looks beyond fantastic. If you ever get tired of it, you can hand her to me...
I love what Scania is doing with you, what they are doing with their motors not running a DPF, and being the supplier of engines to Edison Motors. I’d love to see Scania in the USA, just release a few in the wild over here and see what happens!!!
I am glad it will be driven in the US to show off our trucks, never been at the chassi assembly even if i worked in Scania for over 10 years now so nice to see how it looks like. Very happy and cant wait to see it in a video when its the US!
You never got to visit chassis assembly line? For me, it was part of the "new employee introduction" programme. Talk to your boss! :) But even having been there before, I'm still fascinated by how our (great) trucks are built!
@@larslengberg naa, was never part of my employment to the company back in 2013/2014, i was there briefly during the forklift training but we just went through a small portion of it
I now realize that the classic American trucks I saw were probably not classic but could have been new, but what do you expect, the US also still uses the imperial system and 110 volt. I like the long bonnet trucks for the impressive looks, but when I see what kind of innovations and quality details there are in this Scania truck and how quiet it is I am amazed. Thanks to make and share this video Bruce!
American trucks are fine for long hauls between cities, but you also have to drive into the city, and they have horrible turn radius. Americans still living in the past.
@@dubious6718 I dare say this Scania has US trucks beat when it comes to long haul as well; maybe not as specced out sleeping space wise, but you can't argue that this thing looks way more comfortable.
@@gfimadcat How much time is spent sleeping in the truck as opposed to driving it? You prioritise the dominant use which is hauling cargo. No point having an extended sleeping area resulting in a turning radius like a train. Its a truck not a Conwall hotel . . .
@@TRPGpilot Yeah but OTR drivers in USA are out for 2 weeks to a month at a time. Hence wanting a big cab. Stuff going in tight spots are often day cab trucks(no sleeper) or goes in 26’ box trucks. And if hauling flatbed there is good room to load/unload.
This is so impressive from Scania as a company. They are not afraid at all of showing how the factory works, the working conditions of their employees. That just shows how confident they are not just on their product, but also on the way they conduct their manufacturing process. Not only that, but they are also interested on the feedback coming from the Internet. I mean, this is proper marketing, and they can do it, because they trust blindingly on everything they are doing! I’m a car guy, not a truck guy, but this aproach, wow, it could do so much for so many companies no matter the sector of activity. Hats off to Scania! 👏
Congrats with your new Scandia R 770truck :) I'm Norwegian, but I trust the swedes and their cars and trucks with my life, very good workman's ship and safety and modern design. Hope too see you driving it in the US too and turn some heads... :)
My grandmother drove almost only Scania for 30-40 years. Starting out with the 2 series and some 1 series and then up from there through the years as models were replaced and companies upgraded. She always says Scanias are the best rigs around. Although she does not like "Those funky hollander disco rigs" LOL, she preferred them stock with no fancy paints or lights or straight pipes
Seeing your excitement in this process really makes me want to get back into driving again. Drove regional for around 5 years and became a driver trainer. Pulled flat bed the whole time. I really loved it. Felt like a paid tourist. Went through a messy divorce and had to step away. It's been 8 years since I hit the road. These trucks are beautiful!! Congratulations on your endeavors with scania in the USA!!
This is just amazing, Scania attention to detail and their team of technicians building the truck are just amazing. Its no wonder they are amazing trucks. Well done Scania you should be very proud 👏
@@b-trucker7717 What's a Sweden truck? I thought it was a Swedish truck. I was thinking of having a American pan-pizza tonight but i guess i will have me an America pizza. Trump should re-write his intro song to "proud to be an America". I saw Billy Idol at Sweden Rock Festival and his drummer had lived in Sweden for many years and he was playing his version of L.A woman but he changed the lyrics to "Sweden woman"....wtf is a Sweden woman? Sweden is the name of nation of Sweden. people or things that come from here are Swedish.
@@b-trucker7717 No! you mixed boats with trucks. The American boat maker is Gayliner and Swedish truck makers are Volvo and Scania. The maximum length of a truck in Sweden is 24 meters, Not like the American toys with 16 meters. If 16 beats 24 in manlyhood, you must be a Biden voter. What do you identifyes with? Her, Him, Stone or Them? SKÅÅL! Tamefaan!
@@b-trucker7717 Gay, Swedish trucks which beat those manly American trucks in *_near all_* categories. Torque. Towing capability. Maneuverability. Fuel efficiency. Go on. Keep going with your old Kenny, don't look at the cab-overs with envy when caught in a tight spot, I dare you.
Great Video Content... In 1979 My I persuaded my dad to buy a Volvo FE cabover Over the American types that were available. Scania wasn't offering one yet at that period of time. In the next few years hundreds were purchased in his company. Build quality and longevity proved positive! Mack used Scania engines. I have much love for the Swedes! I miss Cabovers. Hope they come back with a vengeance!!!
I have been driving trucks of all sizes and make and models and brands, during my 38 years of truck driving as a work all around Sweden. And Scania is a Scania and nothing else than a Scania. Lot of torque and power. 20 years ago I drove the biggest Scania at that tine. 500 Hp, 14 liter v8 and manual transmission from Örebro to Gothenburg 386 Km, 25 tons of cargo on truck and trailer. As I got up to cruising speed on the road I did not touch the gear stick, until I had to slow down entering Gothenburg.
Its unbelievable that a long hood Peterbuilt cost the same as this. Basically popped buckled sheet metal with a very basic driveline. I think you even have to pay extra for bunk heater.
in Europe, every car participating in traffic, regardless of whether it is a truck or a passenger car, must undergo a technical inspection once every year or two, depending on the country. They check the condition of shock absorbers, brakes, light settings, leaks, ecology and many other points. If all vehicles participating in traffic have a current technical inspection, then Germany can introduce no speed limits on motorways. The technical condition of vehicles is guaranteed, and deviations are heavily punished.
Hey Bruce, I bought a new 2018 579 Peterbilt it is a giant paperweight at this point because Peterbilt / Paccar did not stand behind their product. These trucks needs to be in the US immediately. Maybe the rest of the makers will step up their game.
The USA doesn't care one bit about driver comfort, driver safety, or driver longevity. Trucking in America is a thankless job. All the old time truckers are a dying breed. Yes, there will always be plenty of people who will stick with the American classics, but there are a lot of European and South American drivers in the Usa who would love to have the Scania trucks here in North America. Please,please,please, Scania bring your trucks back to the Usa. They will beca huge success. Just like Australia,we should have the options of different trucks.
Will not happen. You have Volvo there. Do they sell their top of the line FH16 780 there? Nope. They have trucks that are way different then European Volvo. It just dosent work. US is specific.
@MrDust0r Exactly, the weights won't be any problems, and maneuverability will be mind-blowing over there, the driving comfort also, it's the living and sleeping space in the cabin once parked that the American market may be a bit unsatisfied about.
Just a moment after Bruce explains that they are spraying potentially harmful stuff to the truck and immediately after that Bruce goes and sticks his finger to it :DD D
As your mother is proud of what you do. I whant the workers at Scania to know, from a fellow Swede from Skåne, we are so proud of the products you produce.
I’m so excited to see this truck on the US roads in 2009 I got brand new scania when I was working as a company driver in UA I drove that tuck for almost 5y
I will visit you next year in May when I arrive with my Scania 141 with V8 14 Liter engine from the year 1977 and then I drive all the way from Halifax to Florida. I sail with ACL from Hamburg to Halifax by ship. Hopefully I can see you then.
Don't know why we don't have Scania's in the US already....good luck to you guys on this journey. Hope Scania will become part of the US Trucking industry in the future.
@youdontknow4264 wow...I didn't know this! Thanks for the info. We really are limited on types of trucks in the US. When I was young I saw a MAN truck parked and not being used. I was told it wasn't American and junk by the old timers. Later in life I did some research on the old truck. It had always looked tougher than the American trucks to me. It actually was capable of about twice the capacity of American trucks of the same time. The owner said it was meant to become a tow truck but couldn't be licensed in the US! Doesn't exist now. It's been scrapped...
This reminds me of when Toyota, Honda, and Datsun came to America. They forced USA manufacturing to get better to compete. Congratulations on getting this factory ambassador gig. Hopefully it leads to more choice for the consumer.
Funny thing is that now also Japanese truck industry is at a same spot. For a few past years there has been a lot of Euro Volvos and Scanias imported there because Japanese manufacturers are a decade or two behind in driver comfort and engine power. And at the same time they are loosing key markets to Chinese manufacturers all over the world.
Professionally I don't have the slightest connection to trucking business, but watching this video makes me feel like just wanting to get a truck license simply to be able to drive one of these giants. Thanks for a very entertaining and informative video!
I'm really excited to see one of my favorite Euro trucks in the states. I've been following the scania brand for years waiting to see this and finally it's happening. In the coming months and years, I really hope that everything gose well. I would love to get the opportunity to drive one myself, can't wait.
The fact that Scania let you film in their factory means they have nothing to hide. For this reason, i feel they are a trusted company with a trusted product 😊
SCANIA has been around in Europe for decades every driver loves them.
Scania is a company no one with an ounce of knowledge of motor vehicles has anything negative to say about.
It's like Volvo, it has been around for so long that the name means quality. (not just because of time, but quality over time)
@@OriginalPuro i have a volvo v70 and how their cars are built man, i had an audi before and cant even compare
@Peter_Monti that's a fact 👌. It looked so clean to. Dirty shops tend to produce crap work.
These Trucks are tested in the north of Scandinavia and because of that they're tuff as fuck 😂😂
They're tested to drive on small Norwegian roads that you can barley drive a car and still they drive These trucks all over Norwegian fjords and mountains
And when you see TV shows from Norway about truck rescue in the mountains
It Shure as hell ain't Scania or Volvo trucks with Scandinavian drivers 😂that gets stuck 😂😂
Perfect trucks for longhaul heavy trucking in any environment and any road 👌
Just saying 🇳🇴
Isn't it amazing that one of the most advanced truck manufacturers just opens its doors and literally gives you free reign filming....... It shows that they are not only proud but also not scared of copycats as they know their brand sells
@@donjustin4775 Why would anybody copy a Scania?Not even the Chinese would do that!
@@pe.bo.5038Jealous much?
@@hendman4083 🤣😂🤣Seriously?🤡
@@pe.bo.5038 Because they build the best trucks in the world? Only ones that come close are Volvo.
Scania trucks aren't as good as they are due to any secret tricks. Just meticulous focus on quality in parts and engineering. You can't really "copy" that. Or well you can, but you can't make cheap knockoffs of something if the "secret" is just to do something really well.
Scania trucks have been the lifeblood in europe for decades, you are in very good hands
Ok, Scania trucks are not lifeblood here in Europe. I drive all over Europe. The most common heavy trucks are MAN and Mercedes by far.
@@aljosaskrabelj8412 I remember a FH16 Europe 20 years ago, but I only have a vague memory of that time as it was too much work for drivers.
Same way in the Caribbean.
they have not - stop spreading false facts
@@aljosaskrabelj8412 Exactly--maybe 1 out of 50 trucks on the Autobahn is a Scania!
I love how quiet the factory is without any kind of sound proofing or obvious one.
just some foam over the air tool outlets
EU regulation says workplace noise must be eliminated at the source wherever technically possible
The biggest difference between this Scania factory, and a US factory on Discovery Channels Megafactories, is that the Swedes are jolly and modest, but when theres a camera in a US factory, theres a worker every 15 minutes walking up to the camera, saying that hes "fat, lazy, and damn proud of it" 😂😂😂
@@Sjanzo bait
Europe, better at most things, from work environments to vehicle safety to kindergartens to education to bread.
Basically everything.
@@OriginalPuro unless you get in an accident, need assistance, and have to battle the system to get your own money back that youve payd the last 20 years. Then you find out that government institutions are no different than private insurance companies.
We have a lot of 770's pulling triple and quad road trains here in Western Australia and it's so impressive how well they pull.
Not much overheating problems, I hear.
volvo pulled 700ton cargo with one head or 22 trailers during a wet and snowy attempt :) and that is with the 750hp. They are coming out with a 780hp engine. Triples and quads are easy cake, especially cause they are mostly running on a flat surface
Really, I hardly see any pictures of them on Instagram nor Videos on YT... Most Road Train Pics and Vids are of KW, Mack and Volvo...
That was a well documented publicity stunt and they only moved out over 100mtrs.
It's only 100nm more torque than this 770hp scania engine and 10 more hp on volvo engine, i think biggest difference is that volvo only has inline 6 and scania has v8@@nenadf124
I assemble Mack Trucks in Macungie. This truck makes US trucks look like damn toys.
@barry2062 wrong person? Lol
we did try to tell you guys :P
A huge thank you to Scania for being so transparent. My wife and I live in Kingsburg CA. Her family has a huge Swedish heritage.
We are excited to watch the the possibilities of Scania trucks running in the US. Thank you for all the great video work. Nice color truck, but it needs yellow pinstripes
(Swedish flag)😎
Thanks Bruce!!!
I herd years ago that Scania made a deal with Peterbilt, and other US truck makers to stay out of the US if they'd stay out of Europe. Maybe the agreement is over now.
@@hillbillybeerdranker6678If that's true, then it should be illegal or at least a scandal: "Anticompetitive behavior refers to actions taken by a business or organization to limit, restrict or eliminate competition in a market, usually in order to gain an unfair advantage or dominate the market. These practices are often considered illegal or unethical and can harm consumers, other businesses and the broader economy." -wikipedia
Tell your wife , Volvo also make a mean Truck or 2 .
Put big QRCode decal on the truck for a channel playlist dedicated to this truck journey. Fellow truckers may be interested.
Up for this comment. Great idea to rise attention :) Anyway SCANIA will get a lot of eyes on it :) Such beauty ::)
Ohh great idea
Yes! Good idea!
Not a bad idea. 😀
Or not interested....
I'm proud of your journey man. I drove CDN highway 15 years ago and knew THEN that the Euro Trucks (especially the Scania V8's) ought to be nothing short of spectacular. To see the SCANIA dash in MPH, and everything (amber markers), ready for the great north American Interstate. Man. You are LIVING my dream Brother. Indigo Blue Metallic KING of the Road.
MPH isn't so special to Scania. They are big in the UK that still uses MPH, even if they're slowly converting to metric.
@@ontheroadagain4773 Who cares about England and the English? THey are obsolete.
Scania, among many other top notch companies around this country, makes me feel very proud to be a Swede,, 🥰
Cheers to everybody from Linköping,, 🍻😎👍
Cheers,and iam finn.
and you should be proud overall to be Swede. Your life is overall the best in the world. If only the world would learn from you a bit. I have a cousin that lives in Sweden and she tells the most amazing things. From the system, to the people, to the quality of life.
I've recently spent a week in your country and let me tell you, you should be extremely proud of Sweden. From the outside looking in, I think your country is fantastic. It seems to have the perfect blend of capitalism, socialism and secularism all working in harmony. It's a brilliant model. Yes you pay higher taxes, but you can see exactly where your money goes. Yet, Sweden has fantastic world leading companies like Volvo, Scania, Spotify, husqvarna etc.
You Swedes have a LOT to be proud of -(Canadian living in the USA)
I dont wanna be respectless or hurt you in you nationpride ;) but you know that Scania belong to VW ;) even Like M.A.N :)
These trucks should be all over the USA, way ahead of the US trucks
This is good news though theres a possibility that we can maybe revive cabovers in the usa, would be a massive W
@@youssef1770 International trucks now have Scania engines in them, maybe they'll be the North American dealer
@@boy_ka84wtf are you talking about? If your country maybe do some research about trucks and making them better for people who work with them peterbilt mack and so on maybe would have a grip
Stick to old, outdated technics thats not even on the newest safety standarts because of patriotism?@@boy_ka84
A new peterbilt is as the same price or even higher than a Scania, and the scania got more torque, horsepower, comforts and air suspension. Blame your own country son.
You will crush any American made trucks uphill with this V8 powered Scania 💪🏻
Never Late In A V8
Thank you for buying a Scania "The King of the Road" 👑💚
Been working at Scania for 26 years. I see my office in the video 🙂
I've had the pleasure to drive at the Demo Center a few times. My first time I drove a 64 ton timber truck.... that was awsome. Also got to drive a fire truck, a bus and a few other.
Any reasonable Person would work for Volvo!
@@pe.bo.5038well, Scania is the only truck manufacturer in the country. Volvo make “cargo wagons” (lastvagnar), so…
@@pe.bo.5038 Volvo is swedish Iveco :D
@@pe.bo.5038 why?
@@pe.bo.5038 Hehe😄 Both swedish. But..I had a Volvo S40 once, it was crap, so I vote for Scania. 👌
Happy truckin' in the USA!! Show them why Scania is the true 'King Of The Road'. ❤
US lobby does not allow Euro type of tucks on US roads
@@VerdoVeri Why don't they?
@@juhotuominen2649its to protect US manufacturers from outside competition. They make it harder or expensive to sell when you don't have factory in US. Look at what Ford is doing with shipping Transit from Turkey to US.
@@juhotuominen2649 To protect their domestic production, but it's also just the american way. They make mansions with bitumen shingles most europeans wouldn't want that on their garden shed. You see the memes about people in america lauging at how a VWag engine is built; what they perceive to be overengineered, we enjoy to be the best of the best.
@@mofostalistic ok thx for explaining
I drove all types of American trucks in USA & Canada for 12 years. I hate to drive any truck any more but still dreaming about this Scania R770. What a beautiful truck with excellent fit & finish. And on top of everything, that sound of the engine.
No you haven't. You're a social media employee working the comment section for scania. Their "fit and finish" isn't better than anybody else's lmao.
@@matcampbell3552 hurt much?
We needs these trucks in the USA... this what quality looks like!!!
wouldn’t many North American drivers complain about the reduced space inside the European cabs compared to what you have. Sadly Scania don’t produce the “longline cab” anymore. (If you don’t know it, just google Scania Longline
Bruce's Scania has a custom cab that is like 2m longer than the standard cab so it does have a wee bit more space.
Not to mention this is basically a custom prototype, if Scania was to gain a foothold in the US it makes sense that US specific models will be closer to what a US truck driver would expect.
@sortascouseace mate you need to look again. That cab is flatout 2m. There is certainly none added.
@@philmckrakin6752mate please watch the video of him touring the cab, he explains it in that video.
On most of the cabs the aero fins can be pushed out of the way so you can climb up onto the bed easily with the steps on the batteries, on this model the cab extends to the back of the aero fins in line with the steps to get onto the bed.
*Edit I did mishear him when he explained it, but on a rewatch he explains that the cab is 2.3 metres instead of the standard 2m. My point still stands, it is still a custom extended cab.
@@chrisV8 you mean the 'T' series
Tack Scania. Man behöver inte skämmas att vara granne med världens bästa lastbils tillverkare. ❤
Volvo ? Sisu?
@@fabr5747 Bara tanken av att bo i Göteborg
@@fabr5747 VOLVO is a good truck too !!!🥸
As a Swede, this is the first time I've seen a tour of the final assembly of Scania. They are the Toyota of trucks!
I also work as QE in automotive manufacturing in Scandinavia (part supplier), so I want to point out that this is how LEAN focused factories look like. Notice how there is a marking on the floor for ever pallet or other item. Each worker has just the tools needed and no extra clutter. Assembly line has optimized the work load evenly, so that each step moves at the same pace. Automation is also a major factor to why manufacturing like this is competitive in high cost country like Sweden.
thanks for pointing out
Lean production was introduced 1989 SAAB personbilar AB Trollhättan and we got a factory cert 1991 ISO and a personal price for all employes ( still keep it )
Like Toyota these factories are engineered to be efficient " Kaizan " continuous improvement If a problem is found it is the cause that is sorted not just a fix. Recurring problems are engineered out of the system (except the paint shop which nearly always screws up).
@@TetraTetraxxxxxxxxxx Car's owned ; Saab 93, 96, 99 Combi Turbo (best) 900 Turbo. Great machines. GM however could not understand that Saab production crew will not compromise safety and make GM crap.
@@WOFFY-qc9te Yeah, there are many tools available, as you mentioned the root cause analysis, 5S which we saw the result of in this video. My factory practices Gemba walks, which makes functionaries leave their office and assess the situation on the factory floor. And yes, Toyota is the biggest contributor to all of this, although the biggest change in Lean is how to adopt it to the local culture. For example in Scandinavia the organizational hierarchy is flat, so we can't really copy the "respect for your superiors" attitude they have in Toyota and Japan in general.
After a long string of Japanese trucks in Dubai I bought our first Scania about 18 months ago. I ordered a very similar colour as yours. The quality of the vehicle and its engineering are at a different level to what we have been used to.
It's been fascinating watching your truck being put together. A huge thank you to Scania for giving such amazing access for you to record the process at the factory.
@roobarb8463 fun to read from Dubai :) - did you get the 6 or 8 cylinder ? - and are European Trucks much more expensive in Dubai or ?
One of those factories where you would never want to leave. No wonder Scania is the best truck in europe. Very well, solid constructed truck. You will be counting down the days until you get it into the USA so you can show it off. Well done Bruce in getting the deal over the line.
Sign me up for one of these trucks! Would be great to see Scania trucks in North America. The quality and attention to detail is off the charts.
and they handle snow -heat - harsh tereng and cold like nothing !
Brilliant, here in Mozambique,🇲🇿 we use 99% European trucks and they are very good, I in particular have a Volvo imported from England. Congratulations for representing the brand in the USA, you got it right
Volvo AB, the second biggest employer in Sweden, Scania is way smaller compared.
been running scanias since the 80s in the UK. Best truck on the road
The fuel systems also have multiple heating elements into it, one of the heating elements is in the fuel tank, that really helps with cold winters starting
Built for the norwigans winters XD
@@The-Cubis Or any Nordic country.
@The-Cubis I don't have Scanias because their quite expensive but I do have MAN the owners of scania and they also have heated fuel lines. I think that most European trucks do, what scania does better than others is quality
@@Stef.Cata051fyi MAN doesn't own Scania, they are both brands in the TRATON Group though. The CEO of Scania is also CEO of the TRATON Group.
@@Closetmonkeh MAN is owned by VAG group and they started buying Scania back in 2008 using a hostile takeover, technically Volkswagen owns scania and the entire TRATON group, the fact that they're in a group doesn't change the ownership and neither who is the CEO of scania or TRATON. Just how Renault trucks is owned by Volvo. Overtime you'll see parts shares between the manufacturers, for example older euro 6 man used to have two turbos and a zf gearbox newer one have one turbo developed by scania and a scania gearbox, same with renault, renault trucks have pretty much the powertrain from a volvo.
From my understanding they aim to have much more intercompatibility in the future, that's how the new scania super engines are developed and that is why you see them used in more trucks, currently there are diferences between the d26 and the s13 but not for long.
As for the v8, I'm affraid that emission regulations will end that engine, when will that happen is hard to tell
I love how the exhaust tube follows the truck as it drives through the factory!
Being retired RCAF, I got to go around a lot of the world and Europe and England and Scotland especially. I have seen Scania trucks for years and have always loved the look (The first Big Rig I drove was a Cab over Ford). The idea that they make a V8 with more horsepower than most inline 6's that run here in North America and get better fuel mileage is fantastic. Its about time that North America gets brought into the modern times. Love the looks and the attention to detail. Keep showing them how its done Scania
@@triedandtrue1820you can see them fill it up with DEF on the video, the new engines still need it but they don't have the filter that needs regening every once in a while
I don't think NA will be brought into modern times that easily, it'll probably involve a lot of kicking and screaming from various parties who want to keep the status quo the status quo. US truck builders have been able to slack off because they have no "real" competition.
@@triedandtrue1820 Yes they do use DEF unfortunately, but they do not seem to have as many problems as North American trucks do or did. I haven't been driving Rig for a few years now
@@jamescrook3563 DEF is made from urea that comes from urine. The urine of Swedish people is cleaner than our US urine, therefore their trucks run cleaner. You take the urine of one of those hot blonde swedish women, and it smells like roses.
@@gfimadcat You're right. They could build quality products here, but all the truck companies in the US are actually owned by one corporation. They also own much of the oil production, which is one of the reasons fuel economy doesn't improve.
can't wait to see the reaction of the truckers in the US when they see this and how well built it is to the US trucks by the way it looks fantastic Bruce .
I drove Scania for 12 years here in Europe before I retired. A beautiful truck to drive. I miss the work.
The first Scania I drove from knew I did one million two hundred thousand km in the vehicle before the company sold it and I received another new vehicle. I basically had no problems with the vehicle
Well done Bruce. Scania in the USA will be fantastic. We have a lot in Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks Bruce for being such a good ambassador for Scania Trucks, and even for Sweden. It's really appreciated!
You should rather be proud of Volvo!Scanias are pretty mediocre!
@@pe.bo.5038 dude Volvos in the US are junk these days, cabs rot fast the motors suck and they are getting ugly
I'm Brazilian and I started out in a Scania L-110 and finished my career in an R540. Today I live in the United States and I can't wait to see one of these here. Without a doubt, Scania is the best truck in the world.
I´m working at a Scania Dealer in Germany and i´m very impressed and thankful for ur videos ;) Greetings from Germany
Sure,for any Scania you sell,Mercedes and MAN soll 5 of theirs!LOL
@@pe.bo.5038 I know but you can see it in the quality🫡🫡
@@pe.bo.5038yeah it's not worth the price with the cheap plastic interior
People are so hypnotized
"Ah, Thomas, it's an American name". Sweet how Americans will always be Americans. Thomas has Greek-Christian origins. About 2000 years older than the US. Great channel, of course. 🙂
You can’t help but to shake your head when he says that. 🤦♂️😂
"What's your name, squire?"
"Thomas"
"Thomas? Thomas, beautiful British name".
Al Murray, pub landlord.
@shelbynamels973 and don't forget, Jesus is English!! 😂
Thank you! I was wondering if I was the only person that picked up on that. how cringe.
Thanks Bruce for proving another American stereotype.
Trump wins everything will be US 😂
I reeeeeally wish the fine folks at Scania understand how badly a good number of us here in the USA would love the option of purchasing and running one of these as our company rigs. The truck looks absolutely beautiful man.
Wouldn’t most North American drivers complain about the reduced cab space? Sadly Scania don’t make the “longline cabs” anymore. Those would have been perfect for your market.
@chrisV8 possible. A good number of us have been spoiled by the large sleeper bunks, although the resurgence of small sleeper design and the coffin sleeper has been on the rise. There are a good handful of companies whose drivers spend maybe a week out on their trucks and home on the weekends though that these style cabins would be more than appreciated. I used to run for a mega carrier that had Peterbilt 579's with the Ultraloft and, me personally, it just seemed a little overkill having so much cab space as a solo driver. I never even used 1/2 the available storage or the top bunk in it that I requested to be put back into a low-top. I feel like here in the US, most purchases for the Scania would be small companies/own-op's would run them for the ease of maneuvering for the weekly out drivers and honestly as assigned unit daycabs. Personally, I know the company I work for would look into them just based on where they send us and frankly trying to get into some places with a International LT or even the VNL 760 can be a task and a half lol. I genuinely hope the US market can adapt the Scania, because it would be a game changer especially for us as drivers.
@@chrisV8if the US were to become a real market for Scania, the cab options would probably change to cater to that market.
@@chrisV8If they can get in to the market.
They properly will produce the Torpedo model again , only for the North American market.
As a American truck driver I hope that Scania bring trucks over to the US and Canada and allow American drivers to run them. The trucks are made and just are so much better than the American trucks that we've had since the 80s.
Buy a Peterbuilt,and you have a 95%Mercedes!
@@pe.bo.5038
Maybe. But an Actros will likely still run circles around the Peterbuilt…
@@pe.bo.5038 Freightshaker*
A hydrogen trucking company in Alberta runs a few Euro-spec cab-over Volvos. Euro-trucks seem to be growing in North America
@@arratch3202 Over in the Netherlands torpedo noses weren't a thing for the longest time because the length of tractor had a huge impact on the total allowed length of the tractor trailer combo. They changed that law a while ago and now it's at least viable again to run them.
I’m all about American Made products Buttttt, there is no reason at all these trucks shouldn’t be here in the states!!! We can buy anything else over sea’s!!! What an amazing company and assembly plant they have, and you can tell the employees take pride in their work! Finish product is awesome. Thank you for sharing all the behind the scenes how it is built. So far advanced!!!!!
Well all US trucks are in this case out, Paccar, Freightliner, Westernstar, International, Volvo or MAC use lot of european made stuff.
Technological the US i seen in many areas like transportation, Ships or Industry decades behind Europe.
I'd guess they'd build a factory in the US if they start selling trucks there. Otherwise they will not be able to compete on pricing. So maybe you'll get to buy an American made Scania some time in the future.
@@ulverop To compete in the US in pricing is easy possible with out having a Factory.
Beside they have a Factory in the USA, Scania is like International a part of VW.
Buy a Peterbuilt,and you buy a 95% Mercedes!
@@pe.bo.5038 Its Freightliner, Paccar is the most American Truck Company what still exist. Peterbuilt and Kennworth are now to 45% European.
But for some reason they use mostly European Acient Tech in the USA.
My dad drove a Scania in the 1970s. Had many brilliant days out with him as a child. Your video brought back lots of happy memories!
Me too. My dad loved his Scania truck.
FYI: the brake test done on the rollers is also a part of the mandatory yearly inspection of all road going vehicles here in Sweden. It measures braking force on each wheel individually.
Same in Spain
Same in Denmark. I believe it is a EU mandatory test.
Matthias very high quality manufacturing. Please thank your associates for allowing Bruce to video them and sharing their jobs with us. Very excited to see when the new truck comes to the US.
I spent a bunch of time in Europe over the summer and was impressed by the tractor and trailers that I saw in Europe. How quiet they were is what amazed me the most. Also the trailers, and how they seem much safe with the bracing and bumpers underneath the trailer body. Just seemed a lot nicer.
I love the fact is has disc brakes on all the wheels, not like US trucks with just front disc and rear drum.Iam also amazed how low the cab noise is.The painted fuel tanks is a good idea,less maintenance to keep,aluminum is nice but hard to keep clean and bright. Beautiful truck.great video 👍
What I'm impressed with Scaina is the attention to detail ! Frame paint ,gas tank paint detail . It seems like they have design teams already thinking way ahead for the driver .
I work at a construktion company in north of Norway. And we are waiting for four new Scania trucks. 2 pc 770 semitrucks 1 pc 660 dumptruck tandem with a 3 axle dump trailer and 1 pc that are called (krokløft) Hooklift. And we have 5 scanias and 1 Mercedes from before.
What amazing quality, way ahead of US truck companies.
not hard though. even bad euro truck companies like iveco are years ahead of the us truck companies.
even renault and they are french
I agree, the Scania factory is on a whole other level, and so is the truck itself. The Euro technology is years ahead of ours and it's because of all the Government red tape taking far too long to put better ideas and better Tech into place. I would love to see Scania back in the US again, their vehicles are the Gold standard.
@@thomaskirk9341 isnt the entire thing of you guys the free market?? Why should the government do anything? You guys simply dont want this kind of quality and technology thats why no one is building it. Because it doesnt sell.
@@sgxbot Did you ever visit other manufacturers' plants ? They are not different and not inferior.Funny how people are easily impressed.
@@luluczs for european manufacturers thats pretty normal yes but as said in the video thats different in the US. Because quality is not really a thing that matters over there. I mean just look at them. They still build twin stick normal trucks… if it was heavy cargo i would understand but having normal cargo shift manually is just so outdated
I just love listening to Bruce’s enthusiasm. It’s funny how I couldn’t be happier for him!
As someone who worked in a Swedish factory producing parts for a couple of vehicle companies I'm not surprised some vehicle companies have really high quality. If we packed their parts wrong or packed them in a pallet not marked with their logo they just sent it back. Not questions. No negotiation. Do it right or don't do it at all. There are a lot of other factories.
And if the whole production chain is structured like that there is a high chance for high quality.
One of the best things in your videos is the true excitement for the truck, for the assembly process - really nice to watch. No matter if you are 20, 30 or 50 years old - we are still like kids who see a big truck for the first time... "Decent!!!!" ;) Best regards from Poland and have a lot of fun driving that beast!
good to go
even 82 years old !!
Cannot wait for the drive across US, all the reactions of the R770.
I drive a Scania460r 6x2 which is only 1 year old. I'm a UK trucker and after a long 9 hour drive I can honestly say I feel so refreshed after my shift which is down to the build quality of these fantastic trucks. I'm so glad your showcasing this product in the USA and I can't wait to see how American truckers react to your gorgeous truck. Well done Bruce for being an ambassador for Scania.
maby us truckers are too skeptical about the scania truck because they only know american things?
@@verbatimdk Hi fellow trucker maybe it's time to open your mind to new experiences this is coming from a UK trucker who drives on the left side of the road...I know Scania trucks inside and out and they are brilliant bits of kit
Brit here! My dad worked for AAFES for 35 years driving American trucks here in the UK. My whole family come from haulage so I was used to Scania, Iveco, MAN, DAF trucks etc but the US trucks always used to shock me at how utilitarian they were. No comforts, no air seats etc etc. Tbf they were old even then. It’s good to see Scania going down well in the US 😊
American trucks have had air ride seats since the 80’s.
Scania sales just went up 💯
Future sales.
Especially through the US spec models approved later on.
....would ditch my car in a heartbeat for that truck, but don't think the neighbours would be too happy happy with a Scania on the drive as a 'daily' though!!.....
No really!Scanias are the Harleys of trucking!Except their fanboys,everyone reasonable buys something else.Why,because their spare parts supply is a Desaster!
A nice modern truck... with AC in farenheit? A step back to the Middle Ages!
@@BonoBronck in about a year
Congratulations! You bought the best truck. Now you have to be the Scania representative in the USA. Greetings from Uruguay.
Look at that darn chassis paint!!!
Here in New Zealand we have always been super lucky to be able to access and take the best from American, European and Japanese manufacturers. In this country the two holy grail names in trucking are Kenworth (built off their older stuff) and Scania. We respect reliability over all else but absolutely hunt down performance where we can get it. We are known for getting great factory gear and modifying it to improve functionality and strength capability and reliability. From helicopters to mini’s.
Hi Bruce, hope you like the trip on the test track.
Its a nice truck and lots of power in the 770 v8👍👍
Test driver Peter
I have to say that the overall design you has chosen for the americans is spot on glorious. Looks beyond fantastic. If you ever get tired of it, you can hand her to me...
I love what Scania is doing with you, what they are doing with their motors not running a DPF, and being the supplier of engines to Edison Motors. I’d love to see Scania in the USA, just release a few in the wild over here and see what happens!!!
I am glad it will be driven in the US to show off our trucks, never been at the chassi assembly even if i worked in Scania for over 10 years now so nice to see how it looks like. Very happy and cant wait to see it in a video when its the US!
You never got to visit chassis assembly line? For me, it was part of the "new employee introduction" programme. Talk to your boss! :) But even having been there before, I'm still fascinated by how our (great) trucks are built!
@@larslengberg naa, was never part of my employment to the company back in 2013/2014, i was there briefly during the forklift training but we just went through a small portion of it
I now realize that the classic American trucks I saw were probably not classic but could have been new, but what do you expect, the US also still uses the imperial system and 110 volt. I like the long bonnet trucks for the impressive looks, but when I see what kind of innovations and quality details there are in this Scania truck and how quiet it is I am amazed. Thanks to make and share this video Bruce!
American trucks are fine for long hauls between cities, but you also have to drive into the city, and they have horrible turn radius. Americans still living in the past.
@@dubious6718 I dare say this Scania has US trucks beat when it comes to long haul as well; maybe not as specced out sleeping space wise, but you can't argue that this thing looks way more comfortable.
@@gfimadcat How much time is spent sleeping in the truck as opposed to driving it? You prioritise the dominant use which is hauling cargo. No point having an extended sleeping area resulting in a turning radius like a train. Its a truck not a Conwall hotel . . .
@@TRPGpilot Yeah but OTR drivers in USA are out for 2 weeks to a month at a time. Hence wanting a big cab. Stuff going in tight spots are often day cab trucks(no sleeper) or goes in 26’ box trucks. And if hauling flatbed there is good room to load/unload.
This is so impressive from Scania as a company. They are not afraid at all of showing how the factory works, the working conditions of their employees. That just shows how confident they are not just on their product, but also on the way they conduct their manufacturing process. Not only that, but they are also interested on the feedback coming from the Internet. I mean, this is proper marketing, and they can do it, because they trust blindingly on everything they are doing! I’m a car guy, not a truck guy, but this aproach, wow, it could do so much for so many companies no matter the sector of activity. Hats off to Scania! 👏
Watching your promo truck being built, makes me want to spec build a SCANIA too.
It's possible on the Scania website, even for Aussies.
Go ahead and do it, you won't be dissapointed.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous. The gloss black frame is awesome.
Porn for i german i guess.
I would LOVE to see more Scanias on the road here in America! I have loved the design of them since seeing them in Europe years ago.
Tariffs will make them really scarce.
Extremely professional employees
Congrats with your new Scandia R 770truck :) I'm Norwegian, but I trust the swedes and their cars and trucks with my life, very good workman's ship and safety and modern design. Hope too see you driving it in the US too and turn some heads... :)
And i trust norsk olja;) Bästa lillebrodern eller rättare sagt rike storebror!!
Now THAT is detail work. The truck is immaculate and the factory tech is fascinating, these guys know exactly what they're about.
Nice to see our Scandinavian friends will now be driven in the USA. Greetings from Denmark
I'm always impressed to see how skilled people are that build these, every litte tube, every little container
My grandmother drove almost only Scania for 30-40 years. Starting out with the 2 series and some 1 series and then up from there through the years as models were replaced and companies upgraded. She always says Scanias are the best rigs around.
Although she does not like "Those funky hollander disco rigs" LOL, she preferred them stock with no fancy paints or lights or straight pipes
Seeing your excitement in this process really makes me want to get back into driving again. Drove regional for around 5 years and became a driver trainer. Pulled flat bed the whole time. I really loved it. Felt like a paid tourist. Went through a messy divorce and had to step away. It's been 8 years since I hit the road. These trucks are beautiful!! Congratulations on your endeavors with scania in the USA!!
Scania builds one hell of a truck. The frame paint and the fit and finish are out of this world. Just saying hey yall from Ky. USA.
This is just amazing, Scania attention to detail and their team of technicians building the truck are just amazing. Its no wonder they are amazing trucks. Well done Scania you should be very proud 👏
These trucks are amazing. Makes the U.S. trucks look ancient.
I think the word you're looking for is... Agricultural.
But our ancient manly trucks make Sweden trucks looks like gay trucks 😂
@@b-trucker7717 What's a Sweden truck? I thought it was a Swedish truck.
I was thinking of having a American pan-pizza tonight but i guess i will have me an America pizza.
Trump should re-write his intro song to "proud to be an America".
I saw Billy Idol at Sweden Rock Festival and his drummer had lived in Sweden for many years and he was playing his version of L.A woman but he changed the lyrics to "Sweden woman"....wtf is a Sweden woman? Sweden is the name of nation of Sweden. people or things that come from here are Swedish.
@@b-trucker7717 No! you mixed boats with trucks. The American boat maker is Gayliner and Swedish truck makers are Volvo and Scania. The maximum length of a truck in Sweden is 24 meters, Not like the American toys with 16 meters. If 16 beats 24 in manlyhood, you must be a Biden voter. What do you identifyes with? Her, Him, Stone or Them? SKÅÅL! Tamefaan!
@@b-trucker7717 Gay, Swedish trucks which beat those manly American trucks in *_near all_* categories. Torque. Towing capability. Maneuverability. Fuel efficiency.
Go on. Keep going with your old Kenny, don't look at the cab-overs with envy when caught in a tight spot, I dare you.
Cab over trucks NEED TO BE SOLD IN THE US AGAIN!! These appear to be top shelf.
Great Video Content... In 1979 My I persuaded my dad to buy a Volvo FE cabover Over the American types that were available. Scania wasn't offering one yet at that period of time. In the next few years hundreds were purchased in his company. Build quality and longevity proved positive! Mack used Scania engines. I have much love for the Swedes! I miss Cabovers. Hope they come back with a vengeance!!!
I have been driving trucks of all sizes and make and models and brands, during my 38 years of truck driving as a work all around Sweden. And Scania is a Scania and nothing else than a Scania. Lot of torque and power. 20 years ago I drove the biggest Scania at that tine. 500 Hp, 14 liter v8 and manual transmission from Örebro to Gothenburg 386 Km, 25 tons of cargo on truck and trailer. As I got up to cruising speed on the road I did not touch the gear stick, until I had to slow down entering Gothenburg.
Brother Man, the technology in and on the Scania trucks are Waaaaay ahead of USAs!!! I'm Still & Am So Proud of You Mr Scania USA Dude!!!
Its unbelievable that a long hood Peterbuilt cost the same as this. Basically popped buckled sheet metal with a very basic driveline. I think you even have to pay extra for bunk heater.
in Europe, every car participating in traffic, regardless of whether it is a truck or a passenger car, must undergo a technical inspection once every year or two, depending on the country. They check the condition of shock absorbers, brakes, light settings, leaks, ecology and many other points. If all vehicles participating in traffic have a current technical inspection, then Germany can introduce no speed limits on motorways. The technical condition of vehicles is guaranteed, and deviations are heavily punished.
except Germany has open borders with countries whose drivers routinely skirt emissions
Hey Bruce, I bought a new 2018 579 Peterbilt it is a giant paperweight at this point because Peterbilt / Paccar did not stand behind their product. These trucks needs to be in the US immediately. Maybe the rest of the makers will step up their game.
BS!Peterbuilt is a branch of Mercedes!
@@pe.bo.5038 since when? I thought Peterbilt was owned by PACCAR Inc of Bellevue, Washington. Have they sold it?
@pe.bo.5038 Daimler owns Mercedes, Freightliner and Western Star. Paccar owns Daf, Peterbilt and Kenworth. The two parent groups are not connected.
I think americans will love this truck, it something different in the market and better for manuvering thru truck stops and shipping depots
As a former local P&D driver, this Scania would be great for delivering in downtown areas and doing blindsided backing.
Should put megs on the truck when there's Canyon scanner and truck scanner
Good luck with it the USA deserves to have Scanias like the rest of us here in Europe 👍
Best wishes from Ireland 🗃🇮🇪
Quite sad actually that the U.S doesn't have them and our neighbors to the north and the south have Scanias
lol no. usa is a terrorist.
In Ireland most of Scanias are V8. Loving it.
The USA doesn't care one bit about driver comfort, driver safety, or driver longevity. Trucking in America is a thankless job. All the old time truckers are a dying breed. Yes, there will always be plenty of people who will stick with the American classics, but there are a lot of European and South American drivers in the Usa who would love to have the Scania trucks here in North America. Please,please,please, Scania bring your trucks back to the Usa. They will beca huge success. Just like Australia,we should have the options of different trucks.
Will not happen. You have Volvo there. Do they sell their top of the line FH16 780 there? Nope. They have trucks that are way different then European Volvo. It just dosent work. US is specific.
That colour is amazing, keep the Scania content coming Bruce!
Cheers Pat 🇦🇺
I can’t wait to see a modern Scania hauling American loads!! I’ve always wanted to see a euro designed truck on American roads!!
For promo and show only, don't think it's going to be working.
US max loads are around 40 tons, so it's like nothing to haul with that truck.
A modern, state of the art truck with archaic backward units on the dashboard. Such a shame.
@@MrDust0r 37T 80K plus a few # only GVW. 770 should do double right???
@MrDust0r
Exactly, the weights won't be any problems, and maneuverability will be mind-blowing over there, the driving comfort also, it's the living and sleeping space in the cabin once parked that the American market may be a bit unsatisfied about.
Do yourself a favor, buy a extra set of ABS cables, light cables, and complete air hoses with coupling to connect to the trailer.
Thank me later 👍
Just a moment after Bruce explains that they are spraying potentially harmful stuff to the truck and immediately after that Bruce goes and sticks his finger to it :DD D
That stuff is called DINITROL® and it squishes right up.It is similar to bitumen, but it is not bitumen
"Does this taste like poison to you?"
As your mother is proud of what you do. I whant the workers at Scania to know, from a fellow Swede from Skåne, we are so proud of the products you produce.
I’m so excited to see this truck on the US roads in 2009 I got brand new scania when I was working as a company driver in UA I drove that tuck for almost 5y
NGL your excitement is infectious, i am sitting here watching and i am getting all giddy AF on your behalf, haha.. I am so happy for you.. 😄
Please bring Scania trucks in the USA and they are going to be #1 selling truck in America in no time! It's truly "The king of the Road"!
The tariffs will make them very expensive.
Scania are really the king of the road . So Nice to drive
That is a very professionel video. In TV documentaries about truck factories, everything is always staged. This one was really authentic.
good comment geezer
I will visit you next year in May when I arrive with my Scania 141 with V8 14 Liter engine from the year 1977 and then I drive all the way from Halifax to Florida.
I sail with ACL from Hamburg to Halifax by ship.
Hopefully I can see you then.
Well Bruce you need to pinch yourself. That is for sure. Truck is spot on. And Scania know exactly how to build it. Really is awesome. 🚛👍🎉
Don't know why we don't have Scania's in the US already....good luck to you guys on this journey. Hope Scania will become part of the US Trucking industry in the future.
Because of tariff that make it very expensive if sold to a american company. Your country wants everthing made in America.
@youdontknow4264 wow...I didn't know this! Thanks for the info. We really are limited on types of trucks in the US. When I was young I saw a MAN truck parked and not being used. I was told it wasn't American and junk by the old timers. Later in life I did some research on the old truck. It had always looked tougher than the American trucks to me. It actually was capable of about twice the capacity of American trucks of the same time. The owner said it was meant to become a tow truck but couldn't be licensed in the US! Doesn't exist now. It's been scrapped...
This reminds me of when Toyota, Honda, and Datsun came to America. They forced USA manufacturing to get better to compete.
Congratulations on getting this factory ambassador gig. Hopefully it leads to more choice for the consumer.
Funny thing is that now also Japanese truck industry is at a same spot. For a few past years there has been a lot of Euro Volvos and Scanias imported there because Japanese manufacturers are a decade or two behind in driver comfort and engine power. And at the same time they are loosing key markets to Chinese manufacturers all over the world.
Professionally I don't have the slightest connection to trucking business, but watching this video makes me feel like just wanting to get a truck license simply to be able to drive one of these giants. Thanks for a very entertaining and informative video!
I'm really excited to see one of my favorite Euro trucks in the states. I've been following the scania brand for years waiting to see this and finally it's happening. In the coming months and years, I really hope that everything gose well. I would love to get the opportunity to drive one myself, can't wait.
awesome job Bruce blown away by how far the Swedish people are so far ahead of the US in truck building