Both beautiful trucks! Im a fleet mechanic and our company, has about 90% frieghtliners, mainly for reliability and affordability. We have roughly 1 thousand frieghtliners with dd15 505hp and the detroit trans and diffs. We only had 1 truck needing a new transmission. As far as reliability, drivetrain wise, it's very reliable. Around 5% had A few issues with coolant leaks on the air compressor lines, but they came out with new steel lines to settle it once and for all. Around 10% ..the oil pan gaskets leaks, most of the time it was fixed simply by tightening the bolts, only a couple needed the gaskets replaced at 500k+. Around 30% needed the injector connector tube seals replaced...easy fixes. Around 75% needed the Nox sensors replaced at 400k. The only bad thing, for some reason, around 95% of the trucks have loosening leaf spring hanger bolts. We simply tighten them every BPM. But we never found the issues until we noticed the bolts were half way out at around 100k. Major safety concern if not checked. We only ever had 2 engines replaced on the entire fleet at around 30ok because the compressor coolant lines would leak and the drivers would continue driving them with no coolant. However, even when overheating for hundreds of miles or even a couple thousand miles, those Detroit's always got them back home.
@@Ricchmic The best years in my opinion was 2020-2022. I would high recommend the Cascadia's. They are easy to work on, easy to diagnose and get parts since Daimler makes the whole truck (when equipped with Detroit powertrains). They are also fairly efficient, I generally see anywhere from 7-9 mpg for a day cab and 8-13 for a sleeper. Of course our trucks are fleet trucks so the drivers don't care about them. A driver with pride in his job will probably see good efficiency and longevity.
I like your videos because you're not like those "old school" truckers that think they're better than everyone else just because they drive an old manual classic truck. And actually you point out the pros and cons of an automatic truck. Good work.
I've been in four cascadia's and now I just got into a Volvo vnl 760 which I have now driven for two weeks! As far as drivability on the highway the Volvo blows the cascadia away. I am willing to give up a few inches in sleeper cab room for the wonderful driveability. also the turn radius is way better on the Volvo so I can put it in docks much easier. the one thing I hate about the Cascadia's was that the front mirrors are too low and you cannot see them if you like to sit low in your seat. Don't have that problem with the Volvo. I feel that I have been upgraded to first class after getting in the new Volvo truck especially with its therapedic mattress. But most importantly I feel more in control of all of my loads. It just feels more stable and I love the jake brake response. I will say, however, that the climate control system in the Freightliner is better than Volvo and more responsive to temperature settings; and I miss my cabinet doors on the Freightliner! Things keep falling out of these cubbies on the Volvo!
Cascadia, if your an owner operator you also need to consider the purchase price and fuel mileage. If you don't dog it and do regular maintenance the Cascadia will be more profitable.
Had a 19 Volvo and it handled better than any other truck I've had, got a new 20 cascadia now and the interior is roomier cause there's no wrap around front cabinets , even though the freight has better automaton capabilities I wish I kept my VNL the steering and shifting are the best in the market
The only one and single advantage of the Volvo that it’s comfortable, it’s like driving a big SUV . But in everything else the freightliner is the best bang for your buck .
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
@@roncross3532 I have had no issues with it. As far as rest goes I pull a reefer and get really good sleep. The comfort is great. The space in the VNL760 isn't all that good compared to a freightliner, I'd definitely recommend the VNL860 if your going to go the VOLVO route.
I drove both of them too. Freightliner Cascadia Cascadia's sleeper better than Volvo. It has bigger bed and fridge. Cascadia seat is not comfortable. The biggest issue with Cascadia is the transmission. It doesnt shift well. You got to manually shift in the mountains. It doesnt know there is 3rd and 11th gear. It always jumps from 10 to 12. Also its way louder than Volvo. Especially when you use your engine break you will hear the engine. Mirror is smaller and smaller fuel tank. Volvo The seat is very comfortable. It has smaller sleeper but for single driver its okay. Driver view is much better than Cascadia. Wabesto has ticking noise which is so annoying. It has too many sensors so you will get engine light for nothing. Very good transmission and engine break. Its really smooth. It doesnt jump up and down like Cascadia. Computer knows what its doing. My conclusion Owner operator should get Cascadia because its cheaper and cheaper repair. It will break down more than Volvo but remember its cheaper. Company driver should get Volvo because you dont pay nothing for break down. Volvo is expensive just to diagnose.
I have 23 trucks all cascade 2017 to 2020. I drove the New volvo VNL 760 with 3 axles trailer and 35000 kg of load i was shock of the power and transmission the way shift .it was very quiet and I did not feel that the truck was struggling to go uphill at all I was impressed. so I bought one Volvo to try out
Love my 2016 780 big sleeper volvo 455hp ecotorque, always heavy on the steers with that Colorado beer but even with 45.5k always pulls 35mph up a hill and gives me true 7.2 miles per gallon. Had this truck since new with 15 miles , now at 430k it starts to say bad def quality every 1000 miles, pretty sure it’s the outlet nox sensor giving issues, but aside from that 430k trouble free miles only shell rotella oil changes every 18 k miles.
It most likely is the outlet NOx sensor. If you have a Freightliner like mine you will need OEM NOx sensors or you will be back in to get them replaced within three to six months. I don't know how the D13 or D16 engines handle aftermarket sensors, but Detroit engines must use the OEM.
I’ve been driving a 2020 cascadia for 5 months now and I’ve driven the last generation and the last generation Volvo. I don’t know if the turning radius improved in the latest Volvo but the cascadia win in that department and overall drive and cabin feel. Honestly the only thing I really like about the Volvo is the reliability and front fascia.
Cascadia is basically Mercedes inside. I kinda love it but I don't know which one to pick honestly. I love some of the Volvo features and some of the Freightliner features. It's too hard to choose! :D
@@RusVito honestly, after driving for 2 years in Cascadia’s my only complaint is that they are a bit harsh on rougher roads. Other than that, much better experience than driving a Volvo 😎 4 year old truck and nothing major broke leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere and all the plastic pieces inside are not rattling
Even today, the "Volvo" for the North American market is very different to the superior original Volvo truck from the EU and other markets. Same with Mercedes/Freightliner, the versions for the EU market is better.
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
@@DutchVannDerLinde Well for some reason they have delays like crazy for those 860 VNL so I’m thinking about getting a Freightliner that’s available this month
I drove both for awhile. Your right, about both of them. If Volvo was bigger inside i would love to drive it over the Cascadia. I like comfort and performance. Wish i could have the comfort of a Cascadia and the performance of the Volvo all in one. I choose the Cascadia because I'm older and i need the comfort. Lol.
The 2016 Cascadia I operated had close to 700000 km and the DT12 in that would kick out at 100kmh and I'd have to slow down til it kicked in in 5th. Very dangerous on congested highways or descending a steep grade. Freightliner couldn't find the problem. Haven't had lots of seat time with the Volvo I shift. Everyone seems to have great things to say about the I shift. Last Volvo I operated was a 2004 with a d12 and a 13 speed Eaton manual. Truck had 1.6 mill and the engine wasn't overhauled. Great truck. Not pretty or fuel efficient by today's standards but reliable.
@@ParasiteZappers yeah. In 34 years of trucking i drove them all man. Cant beat ride with volvo and more roomie inside. I dont drive cross country any more. Most i go maybe 500 miles one-way. Im home every weekend and get home on Wednesday afternoon and leave out Thursday am.
The whole engine/transmission reliability issue on the Cascadia isn't nearly as bad if you spec it with a Cummins and an Eaton like I did. The buyout price is a little more expensive, but parts suppliers are way more likely to have them for the ISX/X15 and Eatons than DDs and Freightliner 12spds.
Definitely like the video. Also you should have mentioned that Volvo computer software at the mechanic shops are more readily available then Freightliner. So it can be fixed faster and easier as opposed to Freightliner who don't release that expensive software unless the mechanic shop has purchased it.. Definitely go with the white color. Keeps you cooler during the day and color goes with everything. I'm about to purchase a truck but this video has been a game changer for me, I'm 90% for Volvo now. Thanks
This D13 doesn't have glow plugs. My 2019 Volvo d13 starts the same way. 2-3 seconds startup. I told Volvo about it. They said these new D13 have a different fuel system setup. So it's normal for that startup delay.
@@Serge89dude thank you , i dont drive trucks, i do drive a diesel car and automatically assumed glow plugs due to the slow start , thanks for informing me of that ;)
So basically Freightliner is for real men (+6' 300lbs) and Volvo is for feminine men (skinny boys). Gotcha! There's a reason Freightliner Cascadias are the dominant choice for fleet. They are the strongest 💪 out there that's relatively cheap to buy, maintain and earn the companies using them the most money. The instant you switch to any other truck, you already lost money...
as an engineer dd15 and dd16 engines have powerfull torque curves than d13 and d16 engines but freightliner dt transmissions are need more upgrade from dd they are new and have ton of ıssues,future daimler gonna be good in my opinion
You said that freightliner is more comfortable than volvo? Are you sure? Freightliner is the worst truck to drive because it shakes all the time when driving. The suspension system on those trucks is horrible. Freightliner will kill your back in a short period of time.
In my experience, I wanna focus on dependability. I have driven all makes of trucks and I find that any truck will last along time if treated like a tender object. I’ve met drivers who slammed and jammed the truck and before long they are setting on the side of the road broke down. I’ve driven trucks over a million miles and never had any major breakdowns, yes, the normal stuff due to bad fuel or very severe weather conditions. But never caused by driver abuse. I do wanna get home after all.
Rusty......the chunky people????😂😂😂😂.I got my 2016 cascadia with 63 thousand miles on and (knock on wood!) have had no down time with it.Right now it has 556,000 on it.It has a manual 10 speed with the cummins and I enjoy the ride.Not to sure about the automatics but I'm happy with the one I have.
hello rusty, i driving volvo FH3, FH4 in Europe..... Volvo is in Europe top together with Scania🇸🇪. I really like the old Peterbilt 379 and Kenworth W900 with jailbrake and manualgearbox.. Very nice videos I always look at them,Driving a truck in the US is still a lifestyle compared to Europe. Probably my biggest dream is to go Peterbilt on route 66☝️🇺🇸🚛 Europe-Slovakia 🇸🇰🖐️🤜
Unpopular opinion: conform DOES matter. If you are like me and you spend at least 10 and a half hours behind the wheel it makes a huge difference. You want to be comfortable in your own office
I’ve been selling trucks for over 30 years. The Volvo is a stought and safe truck for sure. The steel cab can be heavy though and decrease your payload capacity. Volvo does not have the dealer network that Freightleiner/ Western Star and Detroit does either. Volvo is also are limited to the 13 liter engine, which for some applications, like heavy haul, may not offer enough power compared to the Detroit DD15 or the 600 HP DD16. But like I said, Volvo makes a nice truck. Back in the 80’s and 90’s I ran 5 trucks and hands down the Freightliner with the 12.7 liter Series 60 Detroit made the most Money because if the great fuel economy and reliability. I had several Detroit engines get a million miles before going in to them. Of course all the drivers wanted to drive the Cat powered Pete’s I had, but at 4.5 to 5 miles per gallon, they looked good, but didn’t make the money the Detroit powered Freightliner’s did at the end of the year. Like you said, they are both good trucks and will do a great job. I was surprised about your comment in the DT12 automated transmission in the Freightliner, I’ve not had any complaints on shifting or performance. Now some drivers don’t care for the “ E-Coast”, but are amazed how well the engine brake works. It will hold you back coming off a long extreme mountain. Be safe out there and stay away from ole Rona Corona. If you get thru San Angelo, Texas sometime give me a shout and I’ll buy you a cup of coffee. I’ve been with the Freightliner/ Western Star dealer out here for over 20 years and seen a lot of changes in the truck industry over the decades.
I was at Goodfellow AFB for a year back in 2002. The #1 complaint I've heard about Freightliner transmissions is that many companies spec their trucks to run in eco mode only which causes the transmissions behavior to be a bit frustrating at times and especially during certain situations when it needs to perform otherwise.
my brother thank you for this video. I am new to trucking and I just bought an older 2012 Cascadia. It has 1 million miles. It has the dd15, is there anything I need to worry about. The engine and manual transmission are original. abs light is on and solid MIL light is on. Thank you for any advice.
Both very nice looking tractors. To me as you can see to your left I prefer the Cascadia. I really enjoy your video's sir, thank you, and keep up the good work.
Your not going to like my opinion but here goes ! If I HAD to choose it would be the Freightshaker because of the motor , that Detroit will outlast that Volvo every time ! They regen less often and better on fuel economy ! Now what truck would I buy over ALL ? It would be the 359 or 379 or 389 hands down on newer rigs ! On older rigs it would be the Diamond Reo with the triple sleeper and the 275 inch wheel base w/ twin 8 inch stacks chrome kegs and 200 gal. Tanks 4x4 - 16 speed Spicer low pro air 5th heated west coast mirrors and lit up like a Christmas tree ! What did I drive for over 30 years was usually a FreightLiner air ride cabover w/ 70” bunk 200 inch wheel base and a 9513 RoadRanger 13 speed tranny . This is just my opinion but today’s drivers ( not all ) are steering wheel holders ! On those rigs I didn’t see a Johnny bar ! Don’t they have them any longer ? I’ve been retired since 2008
@@davekimbler2308 I hear ya! I'm late to the game. But running for a small company and planning to buy my own 379 this year. I'm going to try to keep it old school as I can til I'm done. Hope you are enjoying your retirement bud!
Matt Berg good for you !!! I always wanted to own my own but found it easier to just draw a paycheck ! Less paperwork ! Lol. I drove for some big companies and never had a new or cool looking rig but always put some lipstick on the hog so to speak to make it look better ! I hope your dream of owning a rig comes true ! You know as well as anyone that your not making money unless your tires are turning ! Lol. So keep the shiny side UP and the rubber side DOWN !
After you start volvo , it takes little time for that light to go away its not an issue its just a normal process that ECU does. Thats why you turn ignition on and wait until it goes away and then you start it and truck cranks in a split second.
Good day rusty i drove both when i lived and worked in Canada , i agree with you on everything you said , i much prefer the Volvo from driving the FH Volvo here in Ireland then VN in Canada , ishift gearbox is so comfortable, i found the auto gearbox in Cascadia jumped alot to find its gear very annoying ,love your video man , you explain everything in great detail 😊👍
I've driven both Freightliner & Volvo trucks for years & from my experience they both went into the shop for repairs virtually equally. Just comes down to which brand your most comfortable with. It's a subjective choice.
Do you have any issues of the Volvo cabin fresh air intake getting smell from under the hood? I understand this is an almost brand new truck. But with older Volvos the cabin fresh air intake located underneath the passenger wiper will draw air from the crack between the hood and crawl if the the seal on the hood edge doesn’t seal up completely. It is most noticeable when the truck is sitting and idling. You smell coolant and oil burning smell if the engine leaks if that happen. In around 2015 Volvo removed the 3 huge vent holes from the bottle edge of the doors. That used to another place how under hood smell coming into the cabin. I hope the move the cabin fresh air intake to some where else as well. Do you know where the freightliner cabin air intake located at? Does the freightliner have vent holes ( not the small rainwater drain holes) at the bottle edge of the doors?
Mine 2005 volvo 670 does that, what I do is I click on the recirculation button where the hot/cold switch are and you can’t smell anything anymore while idling. Hope this helps
Silent Russian Mine is a 2005 as well. The plastic gears that control the fresh air trap doors operation have broken off and the recirculation button doesn’t do anything. The trap doors just flipping around whatever when you take out the cabin air filter underneath the passenger windshield wiper. Instead I used some gorilla tape to permanently seal up the fresh air trap doors behind the cabin air filter. I also sealed up the 3 vent holes on the bottom edge of the driver and passenger doors. But I just hope they will improve the design from the factory instead of me having to hack my way through these problems.
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
Sir pls explain about driving seat volvo vs cascadia. I drive cascadia after my 11 hour long haul trip. I feel my back pain too much. Is volvo seat is comfortable. Pls explai
Storage compartments in the Volvo are unparalleled. The new Cascadia storage areas are severely lacking. The previous model Cascadias had great storage spaces too. I miss my VNL 780. Best truck I've ever had. No problems.
Hey man, how do you record these videos? could you show us how you do it especially when you're driving the truck im curious. Also i seen that you got your cdl 9 months ago. Where did you get your cdl at and how did you find such a good job with such little experience? thanks.
My grandpa owns five hills transfer it has a freightliner cascadia 2016 and a 2014 one and a kenworth t800 selling the t800 idk the year of it tho he needs do some things then gonna sell it
I purchase a 2018 Volvo as of 02/2021 I have 500 K miles and I have only changed oil and tires no check engines at all but I as a owner operator keep a regular maintenance an my mechanic performs a PM every 20 K miles it is my first Volvo and I will buy a second one in April 2021
Thank You for sharing the information! I hawe actualy wondered about that transmission thing for a long time, i hawe no personal experience from the Cascadia, but i think it is a good reference to compare with. Long nooses are pretty rare outside constrtuction purpose and special purpose built trucks in Sweden, i think it has to do with the lenght regulations here are different, the short nooses are a bit higher but shorter built, i think the chassi are also a bit shorter on them, at least on the European wersions, it's actualy supprisingly easy to flip up the cab on them, but most important things are acessible from above or the side panels as on the longnooses.
Honestly I would pick Freightliner Cascadia cheaper parts available everywhere engine and transmission is a lot better Volvo on the other hand is a very expensive on parts and has a lot of electronic issues
Both beautiful trucks! Im a fleet mechanic and our company, has about 90% frieghtliners, mainly for reliability and affordability. We have roughly 1 thousand frieghtliners with dd15 505hp and the detroit trans and diffs. We only had 1 truck needing a new transmission. As far as reliability, drivetrain wise, it's very reliable. Around 5% had A few issues with coolant leaks on the air compressor lines, but they came out with new steel lines to settle it once and for all. Around 10% ..the oil pan gaskets leaks, most of the time it was fixed simply by tightening the bolts, only a couple needed the gaskets replaced at 500k+. Around 30% needed the injector connector tube seals replaced...easy fixes. Around 75% needed the Nox sensors replaced at 400k. The only bad thing, for some reason, around 95% of the trucks have loosening leaf spring hanger bolts. We simply tighten them every BPM. But we never found the issues until we noticed the bolts were half way out at around 100k. Major safety concern if not checked. We only ever had 2 engines replaced on the entire fleet at around 30ok because the compressor coolant lines would leak and the drivers would continue driving them with no coolant. However, even when overheating for hundreds of miles or even a couple thousand miles, those Detroit's always got them back home.
Was this on 2019 trucks or older models?
What year models are these and are they advisable for owner operator start up?
Thanks for the info
@@TruGame. Yes, 2019 and older models. Almost all issues were resolved in the later models.
@@Ricchmic The best years in my opinion was 2020-2022. I would high recommend the Cascadia's. They are easy to work on, easy to diagnose and get parts since Daimler makes the whole truck (when equipped with Detroit powertrains). They are also fairly efficient, I generally see anywhere from 7-9 mpg for a day cab and 8-13 for a sleeper. Of course our trucks are fleet trucks so the drivers don't care about them. A driver with pride in his job will probably see good efficiency and longevity.
I like your videos because you're not like those "old school" truckers that think they're better than everyone else just because they drive an old manual classic truck. And actually you point out the pros and cons of an automatic truck. Good work.
I mean I like old school trucks but I don't brag on how they're "Better"
You know it's serious when he brings out the tape measure 😂😂
LOL
Reminds me of my dad shopping furnitures
drove the 2018 Cascadia for a year and 1/2 its a absolute beast i loved it
Volvo also comes standard with the “check engine” light permanently on....
I heard that, don’t know from personal experience, but also heard they have a lot of electrical issues too.
True 💯
I'm Cryingggggggg LMBO LMAO LMFAO
Reliability over comfort I think does work for better !!! 🤑🤑
i'm done lmao
I've been in four cascadia's and now I just got into a Volvo vnl 760 which I have now driven for two weeks! As far as drivability on the highway the Volvo blows the cascadia away. I am willing to give up a few inches in sleeper cab room for the wonderful driveability. also the turn radius is way better on the Volvo so I can put it in docks much easier. the one thing I hate about the Cascadia's was that the front mirrors are too low and you cannot see them if you like to sit low in your seat. Don't have that problem with the Volvo. I feel that I have been upgraded to first class after getting in the new Volvo truck especially with its therapedic mattress. But most importantly I feel more in control of all of my loads. It just feels more stable and I love the jake brake response. I will say, however, that the climate control system in the Freightliner is better than Volvo and more responsive to temperature settings; and I miss my cabinet doors on the Freightliner! Things keep falling out of these cubbies on the Volvo!
If you go OTR, then Freightliner would be a better option because of their wider network of repair shops across the country.
Cascadia, if your an owner operator you also need to consider the purchase price and fuel mileage. If you don't dog it and do regular maintenance the Cascadia will be more profitable.
Do you consider Cascadia the best for first o/o
If you are the one buying the parts, you would want the freightliner, hands down.
You are going to need that LOL
Why
JB VA because the Volvo parts are typically 2x the cost
Volvo are very nice but the cost for their parts is just crazy AND there's not many Volvo repair shops as Freightliner's.
Totally Agree, hands down!!!
If you're buying it, i say freightliner, dd15s got a lot of support on the road, mechanics know the truck and parts are everywhere.
Had a 19 Volvo and it handled better than any other truck I've had, got a new 20 cascadia now and the interior is roomier cause there's no wrap around front cabinets , even though the freight has better automaton capabilities I wish I kept my VNL the steering and shifting are the best in the market
Thank you I’m getting Volvo 2020
I defiantly like the freightliner. It’s all a matter of opinion right?
@The ChrisWard - freightliner will do
(2:40) "We'll get started in the *2009* Cascadia..." 😂
Killed me😂😂 my face scrunched so hard
The only one and single advantage of the Volvo that it’s comfortable, it’s like driving a big SUV . But in everything else the freightliner is the best bang for your buck .
And has 1850 torque unlike dd15 1650
I drove that 2019 VNL 760 for 1 year 4months I love it
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
I just got a 2020 Volvo VNL760 and I love it.
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
@@roncross3532 I have had no issues with it. As far as rest goes I pull a reefer and get really good sleep. The comfort is great. The space in the VNL760 isn't all that good compared to a freightliner, I'd definitely recommend the VNL860 if your going to go the VOLVO route.
@@jeremiahsinspirationtransp841 Thanks I do appreciate you responding this helps out a lot.
I’m a USA trucker and I have a Volvo sleeper one IT’S MASSIVE.
I drove both of them too.
Freightliner Cascadia
Cascadia's sleeper better than Volvo. It has bigger bed and fridge. Cascadia seat is not comfortable. The biggest issue with Cascadia is the transmission. It doesnt shift well. You got to manually shift in the mountains. It doesnt know there is 3rd and 11th gear. It always jumps from 10 to 12. Also its way louder than Volvo. Especially when you use your engine break you will hear the engine. Mirror is smaller and smaller fuel tank.
Volvo
The seat is very comfortable. It has smaller sleeper but for single driver its okay. Driver view is much better than Cascadia. Wabesto has ticking noise which is so annoying. It has too many sensors so you will get engine light for nothing. Very good transmission and engine break. Its really smooth. It doesnt jump up and down like Cascadia. Computer knows what its doing.
My conclusion
Owner operator should get Cascadia because its cheaper and cheaper repair. It will break down more than Volvo but remember its cheaper. Company driver should get Volvo because you dont pay nothing for break down. Volvo is expensive just to diagnose.
So u firmly advice cascadia for a first time o/o
I have 23 trucks all cascade 2017 to 2020. I drove the New volvo VNL 760 with 3 axles trailer and 35000 kg of load i was shock of the power and transmission the way shift .it was very quiet and I did not feel that the truck was struggling to go uphill at all I was impressed. so I bought one Volvo to try out
So what is your opinion about Volvo after two years??
@@Art_99S still going and actually I was talking about with my team and this is the only truck I have no issue
Love my 2016 780 big sleeper volvo 455hp ecotorque, always heavy on the steers with that Colorado beer but even with 45.5k always pulls 35mph up a hill and gives me true 7.2 miles per gallon. Had this truck since new with 15 miles , now at 430k it starts to say bad def quality every 1000 miles, pretty sure it’s the outlet nox sensor giving issues, but aside from that 430k trouble free miles only shell rotella oil changes every 18 k miles.
It most likely is the outlet NOx sensor. If you have a Freightliner like mine you will need OEM NOx sensors or you will be back in to get them replaced within three to six months. I don't know how the D13 or D16 engines handle aftermarket sensors, but Detroit engines must use the OEM.
@@hudsondonnell444 It turned out to be a bad DOC filter the top part of DPF; had no issue after replacement for about 200k miles so far.
I’ve been driving a 2020 cascadia for 5 months now and I’ve driven the last generation and the last generation Volvo. I don’t know if the turning radius improved in the latest Volvo but the cascadia win in that department and overall drive and cabin feel. Honestly the only thing I really like about the Volvo is the reliability and front fascia.
Cascadia is basically Mercedes inside. I kinda love it but I don't know which one to pick honestly. I love some of the Volvo features and some of the Freightliner features. It's too hard to choose! :D
cascadia you'll enjoy it better. drive like a boss 😊
@@RusVito honestly, after driving for 2 years in Cascadia’s my only complaint is that they are a bit harsh on rougher roads. Other than that, much better experience than driving a Volvo 😎 4 year old truck and nothing major broke leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere and all the plastic pieces inside are not rattling
It's not hard ,that's the same Volvo since 2005.. almost the same interior... lol
Frieghliner has done leaps over the others....all of them..
Most underrated channel out there. Love the content Rusty👍👍
I would have the absolutely hardest time choosing between these two it’s just impossible for me to pick which one I’d rather take
As i am. Hard to pick 1 best.
Me too that’s why I’m watching videos love them both
Which one did you go with and why?
I would say Volvo we have them hear in the UK they seem to be 2nd choice to Scania trucks
Freightliner is an American version of Merc Actross, the same Daimler company and a lot of shared parts as a result of that
Even today, the "Volvo" for the North American market is very different to the superior original Volvo truck from the EU and other markets. Same with Mercedes/Freightliner, the versions for the EU market is better.
I drive a 2020 freightliner Cascadia day cab. 53,000 miles and love it. The Volvo truck definitely looks better, however.
If you ever work on those trucks, you will love Freightliner. So easy to get parts for.
the "frightliner" is back! 😜
That's a Mercedes
Noob On Farm wha
Freightliner
I would always choose reliability over comfort every single time.
I drove both cascadia and volvo and the cascadia would have Check engine lights more often
I am with you on this 👍
Yeah... you would.
As owner operator, company driver or whatever, Volvo it's the best choice!
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
@@roncross3532 well past August now, what did you end up getting if you got one?
@@DutchVannDerLinde Well for some reason they have delays like crazy for those 860 VNL so I’m thinking about getting a Freightliner that’s available this month
I drove both for awhile. Your right, about both of them. If Volvo was bigger inside i would love to drive it over the Cascadia. I like comfort and performance. Wish i could have the comfort of a Cascadia and the performance of the Volvo all in one. I choose the Cascadia because I'm older and i need the comfort. Lol.
Cheers rusty for posting this vlogs on the two trucks and have you driven a western star truck and keep up the good work you are doing.
Cascadia 🚛🇲🇽👍
Freightliner is made by Mercedes, and Volvo is Volvo, both good products
The 2016 Cascadia I operated had close to 700000 km and the DT12 in that would kick out at 100kmh and I'd have to slow down til it kicked in in 5th. Very dangerous on congested highways or descending a steep grade. Freightliner couldn't find the problem. Haven't had lots of seat time with the Volvo I shift. Everyone seems to have great things to say about the I shift. Last Volvo I operated was a 2004 with a d12 and a 13 speed Eaton manual. Truck had 1.6 mill and the engine wasn't overhauled. Great truck. Not pretty or fuel efficient by today's standards but reliable.
Im 100% on Volvo. It got better Ride and comforable. I drive 780 Volvo. It da beast. 😎
is it the 2018 ?
discountzappe 2015
@@cajunman2261 I drove one of those. It was great. That's what i got started in doing cross country five years ago. And been 100% Volvo ever since.
@@ParasiteZappers yeah. In 34 years of trucking i drove them all man. Cant beat ride with volvo and more roomie inside. I dont drive cross country any more. Most i go maybe 500 miles one-way. Im home every weekend and get home on Wednesday afternoon and leave out Thursday am.
@@cajunman2261 Are you doing dry freight ? I'm trying to get with some amazon loads. Reefer gets obnoxious after a while.
The whole engine/transmission reliability issue on the Cascadia isn't nearly as bad if you spec it with a Cummins and an Eaton like I did. The buyout price is a little more expensive, but parts suppliers are way more likely to have them for the ISX/X15 and Eatons than DDs and Freightliner 12spds.
Basically got a stripper model Volvo VNL760, still got the 860 above it with a bigger sleeper. Then got a very well equipped Cascadia.
860 is 20000 more expensive than cascadia
@@randhawabhupinder Not necessarily. All depends on how its optioned.
Volvo change the game with vnl this is why all the companys started maken better trucks because of volvo.
i drove the volvo for a flatbed
great truck
from 0-600k miles
3-4 breakdowns
none related to motor
never drove cascadia though
What year and what engine
I really like the Volvo body. Very nice truck especially compared to the boring POS Freightliner.
How would you compare them on the road? Are they bouncing or they stick to it as KW ? Which one is beter for backing up?
I have DROVE these two trucks before or I have Driven these two trucks before?
Definitely like the video. Also you should have mentioned that Volvo computer software at the mechanic shops are more readily available then Freightliner. So it can be fixed faster and easier as opposed to Freightliner who don't release that expensive software unless the mechanic shop has purchased it.. Definitely go with the white color. Keeps you cooler during the day and color goes with everything. I'm about to purchase a truck but this video has been a game changer for me, I'm 90% for Volvo now. Thanks
sounds like the volvo might need a glow plug replacement, might be the cause of the slow start or is that normal for volvo?
This D13 doesn't have glow plugs.
My 2019 Volvo d13 starts the same way. 2-3 seconds startup. I told Volvo about it. They said these new D13 have a different fuel system setup. So it's normal for that startup delay.
@@Serge89dude thank you , i dont drive trucks, i do drive a diesel car and automatically assumed glow plugs due to the slow start , thanks for informing me of that ;)
Glow plugs in high compression engine??
I've only driven Volvo and Kenworth trucks. I hope I get to experience a Freightliner, maybe a Western Star in the future.
Wow that's awesome
I like the volvo
Omg the rusty cracer loved my coment and rusty keep on trucing
Rusty we missed u!!!!!!!
I want to drive the 2019 freight liner cascadia Because I love freight liner
Very deep approach for each truck.Thanks for the tape measure.freightliner 2020 has new updates for engine and transmission? Thanks again
So basically Freightliner is for real men (+6' 300lbs) and Volvo is for feminine men (skinny boys). Gotcha! There's a reason Freightliner Cascadias are the dominant choice for fleet. They are the strongest 💪 out there that's relatively cheap to buy, maintain and earn the companies using them the most money. The instant you switch to any other truck, you already lost money...
One major benefit of the Freightliner is that you can option the beasty DD16 with 2050 torque.
You are a great guy and informative ❤️
Great Review
You deserve a like
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as an engineer dd15 and dd16 engines have powerfull torque curves than d13 and d16 engines but freightliner dt transmissions are need more upgrade from dd they are new and have ton of ıssues,future daimler gonna be good in my opinion
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Awesome video ,but in you opinion which one is more economic?
You said that freightliner is more comfortable than volvo?
Are you sure?
Freightliner is the worst truck to drive because it shakes all the time when driving.
The suspension system on those trucks is horrible.
Freightliner will kill your back in a short period of time.
Volvo VNL and Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado are my fav trucks, they so beautiful
In my experience, I wanna focus on dependability. I have driven all makes of trucks and I find that any truck will last along time if treated like a tender object.
I’ve met drivers who slammed and jammed the truck and before long they are setting on the side of the road broke down.
I’ve driven trucks over a million miles and never had any major breakdowns, yes, the normal stuff due to bad fuel or very severe weather conditions. But never caused by driver abuse.
I do wanna get home after all.
I agree James. Even Kenworth & Peterbilt trucks will be in the shop a lot if a truck driver operates them abusively.
Rusty......the chunky people????😂😂😂😂.I got my 2016 cascadia with 63 thousand miles on and (knock on wood!) have had no down time with it.Right now it has 556,000 on it.It has a manual 10 speed with the cummins and I enjoy the ride.Not to sure about the automatics but I'm happy with the one I have.
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The turning radius is second to none when it comes to the Volvo.
Which headlights are better? Both are LED, so I am curious.
volvo shines brighter
hello rusty, i driving volvo FH3, FH4 in Europe..... Volvo is in Europe top together with Scania🇸🇪. I really like the old Peterbilt 379 and Kenworth W900 with jailbrake and manualgearbox..
Very nice videos I always look at them,Driving a truck in the US is still a lifestyle compared to Europe. Probably my biggest dream is to go Peterbilt on route 66☝️🇺🇸🚛 Europe-Slovakia 🇸🇰🖐️🤜
Unpopular opinion: conform DOES matter. If you are like me and you spend at least 10 and a half hours behind the wheel it makes a huge difference. You want to be comfortable in your own office
I’ve been selling trucks for over 30 years.
The Volvo is a stought and safe truck for sure. The steel cab can be heavy though and decrease your payload capacity.
Volvo does not have the dealer network that Freightleiner/ Western Star and Detroit does either.
Volvo is also are limited to the 13 liter engine, which for some applications, like heavy haul, may not offer enough power compared to the Detroit DD15 or the 600 HP DD16.
But like I said, Volvo makes a nice truck.
Back in the 80’s and 90’s I ran 5 trucks and hands down the Freightliner with the 12.7 liter Series 60 Detroit made the most Money because if the great fuel economy and reliability.
I had several Detroit engines get a million miles before going in to them.
Of course all the drivers wanted to drive the Cat powered Pete’s I had, but at 4.5 to 5 miles per gallon, they looked good, but didn’t make the money the Detroit powered Freightliner’s did at the end of the year.
Like you said, they are both good trucks and will do a great job.
I was surprised about your comment in the DT12 automated transmission in the Freightliner, I’ve not had any complaints on shifting or performance.
Now some drivers don’t care for the “ E-Coast”, but are amazed how well the engine brake works.
It will hold you back coming off a long extreme mountain.
Be safe out there and stay away from ole Rona Corona.
If you get thru San Angelo, Texas sometime give me a shout and I’ll buy you a cup of coffee.
I’ve been with the Freightliner/ Western Star dealer out here for over 20 years and seen a lot of changes in the truck industry over the decades.
I was at Goodfellow AFB for a year back in 2002. The #1 complaint I've heard about Freightliner transmissions is that many companies spec their trucks to run in eco mode only which causes the transmissions behavior to be a bit frustrating at times and especially during certain situations when it needs to perform otherwise.
I will go for Volvo.. Rusty Bro 😎✌✌✌
my brother thank you for this video. I am new to trucking and I just bought an older 2012 Cascadia. It has 1 million miles. It has the dd15, is there anything I need to worry about. The engine and manual transmission are original. abs light is on and solid MIL light is on. Thank you for any advice.
Get your oil pump checked. You can tell by the pressure gauge. Everything else just replace as you find any faults.
Drove 2019 Cascadia and it is a beast
Both very nice looking tractors. To me as you can see to your left I prefer the Cascadia. I really enjoy your video's sir, thank you, and keep up the good work.
Thanks 👍
Wait the one on the left..
..is the Volvo
Your not going to like my opinion but here goes ! If I HAD to choose it would be the Freightshaker because of the motor , that Detroit will outlast that Volvo every time ! They regen less often and better on fuel economy ! Now what truck would I buy over ALL ? It would be the 359 or 379 or 389 hands down on newer rigs ! On older rigs it would be the Diamond Reo with the triple sleeper and the 275 inch wheel base w/ twin 8 inch stacks chrome kegs and 200 gal. Tanks 4x4 - 16 speed Spicer low pro air 5th heated west coast mirrors and lit up like a Christmas tree ! What did I drive for over 30 years was usually a FreightLiner air ride cabover w/ 70” bunk 200 inch wheel base and a 9513 RoadRanger 13 speed tranny . This is just my opinion but today’s drivers ( not all ) are steering wheel holders ! On those rigs I didn’t see a Johnny bar ! Don’t they have them any longer ? I’ve been retired since 2008
Yeah the Johnny bar has gone away on most if not all trucks as well as the mixing stick. As well as reliability and affordability
Matt Berg trucking has gone way away from my day !
@@davekimbler2308 I hear ya! I'm late to the game. But running for a small company and planning to buy my own 379 this year. I'm going to try to keep it old school as I can til I'm done. Hope you are enjoying your retirement bud!
Matt Berg good for you !!! I always wanted to own my own but found it easier to just draw a paycheck ! Less paperwork ! Lol. I drove for some big companies and never had a new or cool looking rig but always put some lipstick on the hog so to speak to make it look better ! I hope your dream of owning a rig comes true ! You know as well as anyone that your not making money unless your tires are turning ! Lol. So keep the shiny side UP and the rubber side DOWN !
Matt Berg are you any relation to a former driver from Minnesota by the name Doug Berg ? He drove flatbed for Sammons out of Montana ?
I drove a 2014 VNL 780 for 2 years. Great truck
Been watching you rebuilding your volvo how you getting on with it.
peter roff soon we will be rebuilding it again
DD15 cascadia all day I'm an owner op. I have a 2018. Cascadia. It always get me home. I love to try a new volvo.
I noticed the cascadia doesn’t have check engine light on like that volvo hahaa
Money mike Slick will the cascadia dose
After you start volvo , it takes little time for that light to go away its not an issue its just a normal process that ECU does. Thats why you turn ignition on and wait until it goes away and then you start it and truck cranks in a split second.
Sup bro!
MR JON kenworth does the same thing
Fuck it buy a Pete
Good day rusty i drove both when i lived and worked in Canada , i agree with you on everything you said , i much prefer the Volvo from driving the FH Volvo here in Ireland then VN in Canada , ishift gearbox is so comfortable, i found the auto gearbox in Cascadia jumped alot to find its gear very annoying ,love your video man , you explain everything in great detail 😊👍
Manual transmission is way better
@@ericbrule4465 i do love the volvo ishift .but manual gearboxes are more food and can keep her under control more 🤘👍
@@Niall-q4r especially in winter.
@@ericbrule4465 definitely damm right buddy
I've driven both Freightliner & Volvo trucks for years & from my experience they both went into the shop for repairs virtually equally. Just comes down to which brand your most comfortable with. It's a subjective choice.
i prefer the LT over both of them better interior lay out
Why dose the cascadia say euro line is that the name of the company that own it
Cuz u can still get the last style of it too this one is the new style edgey one
I drove a 2020 cascadia 80k miles with no problems transmission shifting a lot it’s a pain in the a** tho
Rusty
Good night. May I say that I feel You like it better the Volvo? Both are brand new trucks. I like them both.
Do you have any issues of the Volvo cabin fresh air intake getting smell from under the hood? I understand this is an almost brand new truck. But with older Volvos the cabin fresh air intake located underneath the passenger wiper will draw air from the crack between the hood and crawl if the the seal on the hood edge doesn’t seal up completely. It is most noticeable when the truck is sitting and idling. You smell coolant and oil burning smell if the engine leaks if that happen. In around 2015 Volvo removed the 3 huge vent holes from the bottle edge of the doors. That used to another place how under hood smell coming into the cabin. I hope the move the cabin fresh air intake to some where else as well.
Do you know where the freightliner cabin air intake located at? Does the freightliner have vent holes ( not the small rainwater drain holes) at the bottle edge of the doors?
Mine 2005 volvo 670 does that, what I do is I click on the recirculation button where the hot/cold switch are and you can’t smell anything anymore while idling.
Hope this helps
Silent Russian
Mine is a 2005 as well. The plastic gears that control the fresh air trap doors operation have broken off and the recirculation button doesn’t do anything. The trap doors just flipping around whatever when you take out the cabin air filter underneath the passenger windshield wiper. Instead I used some gorilla tape to permanently seal up the fresh air trap doors behind the cabin air filter. I also sealed up the 3 vent holes on the bottom edge of the driver and passenger doors. But I just hope they will improve the design from the factory instead of me having to hack my way through these problems.
I love VOLVO, the king of the road
Question for you have you had any issues with your Volvo, and how is the sleeper do you get great rest? I'm thinking about getting a VNL 860 just trying to get all the (pros & cons) before August
Sir pls explain about driving seat volvo vs cascadia. I drive cascadia after my 11 hour long haul trip. I feel my back pain too much. Is volvo seat is comfortable. Pls explai
The Volvo seat is smaller but far more comfortable and supportive in my opinion compared to the cascadia seat.
Storage compartments in the Volvo are unparalleled. The new Cascadia storage areas are severely lacking. The previous model Cascadias had great storage spaces too. I miss my VNL 780. Best truck I've ever had. No problems.
Which option to people like more? Underbed storage or the table and seats?
I would rather have the table and just sleep in the upper bunk.
Freightliner cascadia the king of the road.
Hey man, how do you record these videos? could you show us how you do it especially when you're driving the truck im curious. Also i seen that you got your cdl 9 months ago. Where did you get your cdl at and how did you find such a good job with such little experience? thanks.
Viral Videos GoPro 7
@@TheRustyCracker how did u get your cdl
Viral Videos how? Just google, cdl driving school bro
Nice video Man, keep it going
Does Volvo have adaptive cruise control?
not this one...adaptive cruise is annoying anyways
I hear that parts are cheaper and easier to find. Making Cascade more economical.
My grandpa owns five hills transfer it has a freightliner cascadia 2016 and a 2014 one and a kenworth t800 selling the t800 idk the year of it tho he needs do some things then gonna sell it
A Volvo VT880 with a C18 would be perfection.
Do vehicles weighing 33,000 lbs (GVWR) require a 120,000 psi frame rails?
I think shakeliner is better choice!! It’s cheaper to fix and it’s easy to find people to fix!
I purchase a 2018 Volvo as of 02/2021 I have 500 K miles and I have only changed oil and tires no check engines at all but I as a owner operator keep a regular maintenance an my mechanic performs a PM every 20 K miles it is my first Volvo and I will buy a second one in April 2021
Thank You for sharing the information!
I hawe actualy wondered about that transmission thing for a long time, i hawe no personal experience from the Cascadia, but i think it is a good reference to compare with.
Long nooses are pretty rare outside constrtuction purpose and special purpose built trucks in Sweden, i think it has to do with the lenght regulations here are different, the short nooses are a bit higher but shorter built, i think the chassi are also a bit shorter on them, at least on the European wersions, it's actualy supprisingly easy to flip up the cab on them, but most important things are acessible from above or the side panels as on the longnooses.
Honestly I would pick Freightliner Cascadia cheaper parts available everywhere engine and transmission is a lot better Volvo on the other hand is a very expensive on parts and has a lot of electronic issues
Andy I yaaah sure I agree ☝️ with there most Volvo I saw have engine light 💡 on and people ignore the light coz they can’t find the problem
The Cascadia has a wider bed area so you can stretch out your arms. The Volvo 780 has the same wider bed but the 670 does not.