2019 Freightliner Cascadia VS 2019 Volvo | SEMI TRUCK REVIEW | Which Is BEST? | Most RELIABLE?

Which One Do you Prefer? I Think if I was company driver, I would like the Cascadia better for the space inside the sleeper, but for owner operator, Maybe Volvo? Let me know in the comments below! Thanks For Watching! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND ENJOY!

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[cesarpalmos]

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.

[marcoslopez]

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.

[nashvilletennessee]

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!

[lescobrandon]

Volvo also comes standard with the “check engine” light permanently on....

[shoncunningham]

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.

[elljay]

If you are the one buying the parts, you would want the freightliner, hands down.

[TRUCKERTV]

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.

[wiktorblaszczynski]

You know it's serious when he brings out the tape measure 😂😂

[djbillgates]

drove the 2018 Cascadia for a year and 1/2 its a absolute beast i loved it

[siachen]

If you go OTR, then Freightliner would be a better option because of their wider network of repair shops across the country.

[yazeed]

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 .

[CraftyCleetus]

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

[tuvshinkhantaishir]

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.

[ChrisWard]

I defiantly like the freightliner. It’s all a matter of opinion right?

[MadWilli]

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.

[zirconlarin]

(2:40) "We'll get started in the *2009* Cascadia..." 😂

[arkad]

If you ever work on those trucks, you will love Freightliner. So easy to get parts for.

[VaDude]

I drive a 2020 freightliner Cascadia day cab. 53, 000 miles and love it. The Volvo truck definitely looks better, however.

[nissanbrown]

Volvo change the game with vnl this is why all the companys started maken better trucks because of volvo.

[Offstageworm]

I’m a USA trucker and I have a Volvo sleeper one IT’S MASSIVE.