Smart shift is Eaton-Fuller, I drove one for awhile.

Originally Posted by rickybobby

Down times does!!!

Point is Volvo are so confident in their product that the down time now is practically non existent!
This means a lot to me as Iv bought many different types of trucks over the years both new and used and Iv always found Volvo a great product but if somethhing goes wrong it's hard to get them to stand behind it! Hence if they give such an incredable warrenty commitment I think it speaks for itself!

Originally Posted by mustanglover

but how was the down time between the two did you have a hard time dealing with volvo i know freightline dealers and parts are everywhere?how was it for you

Volvo is a 2011. Couple recall issues taken care of last month but no major problems. They did not have the part for the recall but I was off for a week anyway and didn't really care that the truck sat. Had a wheel seal and leveling valve issue this week - dealer fixed it in 5 hours from the time I hit the door under warranty. Granted - not a tranny issue but I think Volvo is getting better on the parts/service issue that they had in the past. As far as Freightliner vs Volvo vs Paccar dealers - I'd have to say the Paccar dealers "seem" to care more about the small owners but Freightliner and Volvo are about a dead heat in my experience.

[QUOTE=BigBadBill;2712213]I have an '06 780 and love it. No issues other than what you would see with any other truck. But get to a Volvo dealer and have the VIN run (do this with any truck you buy). You will be able to tell what work has been done under warranty. Volvo has already fixed the EGR and injector issues before production on my truck but looked at an '05 that I passed on

Im still undecided it seems everyone has their favorate truck im just in love with the 780 interior the table chairs is great for sitting and looking for loads im in new jersey and will be doing local and regional runs NY NJ PA CT anyone know of any good mechanics and or shops whos special is volvo

I was leaning towards the freightliner this is just so confusing i guess im going to get out there and compare the 2 its so hard unless u get out there and drive both

Mack with auto Sucks Swamp Water through a Straw when hauling smooth bore tanks. With a manual I can balance a cup of water on the floor. The auto surges the load no matter what you do. If I won one free I'd burn the ticket.

But hey, "management" is all about the "latest toys".