5 Reasons Why I'd Never Buy a Volvo Truck!

There are (at least) 5 reasons why I'd never buy a Volvo Truck!

1. They all look the same. If I'm going to spend big money on a truck, I want it to be at least look decent and somewhat unique. There are 10's of thousands of Volvos on the highway as they are a popular fleet truck, purchased by many of the big carriers. I like to call them 'cookie cutter' trucks.

2. Where the heck is the hood? A hood is for good looks, but it also serves a purpose. I couldn't bear owning a truck WITHOUT A HOOD!

3. They're fugly. No denying it. They are not a good looking truck. Yes, they do the job and if spec'ed correctly, they probably do the job well, but wow do they look UGLY doing it!

4. Poor resale value. At trade in time, values for Volvo trucks can be very low. The market is often flooded with these trucks, as they are SO many of them out there.

5. I prefer trucks that are truly NORTH AMERICAN trucks. Although there are plants in the US, they are truly a European truck and aren't North American based.

Volvos definitely work for some truckers, but they don't appeal to me. AT ALL!!!

But each to their own!

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[SmartTrucking]

Hey driver. What brand of truck is YOUR brand of choice? (And why.)

[bebihutcheson]

Looks don’t pay the bills. Volvo is a good economic starter truck. Like any other truck, take care of it and it will take care of you.

[kenlogan]

I was an O/O (retired now) I have owned Pete 379 loved the way it looked, but when I came down to making money, I found my Volvo 780 was a better deal. I was on the road all the time, I mean all the time, so my truck was my home and I was never more comfortable than in a 780 with yes, an automatic transmission. I gave up looks for money, and yes it has terrible resale, I rebuilt over selling it. My automatic could do anything stick could do ... except for one thing the stick has a major advantage on, rocking your truck when stuck in the mud. Down hill or up hill you will get better fuel mileage every time. Yes I prefer to always buy American. I got away from driving the pretty trucks to a truck that produces more money. There is also one other thing that was a small problem if I need repair finding a Volvo repair shop is harder, which means be diligent replace stuff before it breaks. I always did my repairs / rebuild / replace at the company where I leased onto. I knew all the mechanics, they knew what I wanted and it always worked out well. The advantage of leasing with a small company that has great mechanics, that know what they are doing and stand behind their work. I was happy; and for me that was all that mattered. I still love looking at big pretty trucks but found out when I started staying on the road 365 days the Volvo was ideal for me. Trucks are a personal thing you find what works for you.

[FedroQ]

i love your vids, but i find this a bit silly. 4 out of 5 points based on emotion and not what makes you the most money during the ownership. Let's not forget ergonomics as well. Volvo's are the most comfortable trucks out there and in the end nothing is more important than health.

[petukotraylor]

78 inch sleeper, plenty of closet space, a decent size refrigerator and a mount for TV. That's why I like my Volvo.

[ze_german]

Let me piss a few people off: Volvo is far from Cookie cutter, every manufacture is trying to be like Volvo and Volvo's are built in Virginia, Including the engines by Americans the bleed red white and blue . Peterbilt's and Kenworth are the actual Cookie cutters, unless you have a different definition of a "Cookie Cutter", A Square Box on a Frame with an engine, same basic design for 90 years? If you told a 3year old to draw a picture of a truck, he would come up with a Peterbilt, Don't get me wrong, I really love a Peterbilt's and they are an American ICON but that still doesn't change the fact that they still share the same design the 1930's. Just drive what you like.

[codename]

I do local routes in Sleeper Volvo around Chicago Area. I just didnt want to change my truck for daycab when I decided to do only local runs. I can fit everywhere because of the turn ability Volvo provides. I want to see you do my daily runs (sometimes 8-10 deliveries and pickups) in your Long Nose truck with front Axle being right by your front bumper. I bought Volvo for turning radius, good ride not as a Show Truck.

[mrdave]

Too funny. I just got assigned a Volvo tractor with my company. I’ve driven all other brands. My consensus thus far? I LIKE IT!

[paulcolburn]

“There’s too many of them and they just cookie cutter.” just described every Freightliner out there hoss....lol

[davidmellet]

Well Dave I've driven all trucks and I got no problem with anything when it comes to a volvo I never break down I've broken down in the best most expensive trucks but 4 yrs in a Volvo not once

[jbizo]

I've been driving for FedEx Freight almost 9 years now. We have Pete's, Ken's and Volvo's in our fleet. I can honestly say that out of all the trucks in rotation with different drivers, routes ext.... Volvo's are in the shop waaaay less then the competitors that I've mentioned.

[MOJO-noru]

Been driving since 95 & never saw 1 moose but I get fuel mileage every day & I'll compare the Volvo 780 factory sleeper to any in the industry when it comes to space & comfort & I won't even get started on the fridge.

[markxcv]

He don’t like Volvo because he hits a lot of really big animals in his truck. Maybe not hit the animals. Lol. In fact all his reason for not wanting a Volvo are stupid.

[warphonesS]

After driving all modern trucks. Volvo is my go to.

[sano]

Buddy you live in delusionland. Volvo is bad ass truck. It looks like Ferrari and it rides like Cadillac. Crank shaft on D13 is twice as beefier than on Cascadia. It pulls better up hills than most trucks. It has hillasist which makes it little easier to shift. Tons of stability and safety features. Also Volvo steel is made in Sweden arguably best steel in the world right now. Dont do ignorant talk before you actually drive one.

[gearjammer]

If you ever drove a Volvo you wouldn’t go back to a Peterbilt.
I’m a lifelong Peterbilt driver and I’m telling you this to your face! 😏

[iamaguy]

Honestly! These r dumb reasons to not buying a volvo! What you need is a reliable machine! How it looks is really secondary!

[bigcjm]

Well between the 2022 international, frieghtliner, and Volvo I've driven. The smoothest transmission by a mile away the Volvo. Also the Volvo had the best layout too. If I'm using this truck 12 hrs a day 5 to 6 days a week. Comfort and ergonomics matter alot.

[genegeneish]

I ended up with a moose in my truck, but i was really drunk and i dont want to talk about it.

[curtissmith]

I drive a volvo. Rides good. And make the same money as the others.