From a 2007 Columbia to a 2014 Columbia

The small company I work for, is a one truck company. They lease a truck from Ryder. I am currently in a 2007 Frieghtliner Columbia. The lease is up in February of 2014 & they have decided to turn this one in & lease a new 2104 Columbia.

My question is, besides DEF, what differences can I expect of this change?

A couple of months ago, we had this 07 in the shop & I was driving a 2012 Casada. It was obviously a nicer truck, but one problem was, the starter locked up on it. Ryder loaned us yet another truck & said that a lot of the newer Frieghtliners were having starter problems & they have changed out a bunch of them. Anyone verify this?

And what about all that front end trouble? The shaking & tires wearing out etc? Has that improved?

For anyone, but especially for the guys who have made a similar switch, what can I expect between the 07 & 14 Columbia's?
More Room etc?
How about fuel mileage? I am currently getting about 5 mpg, although it is turned up to max HP & speed is set at 73.

Thanks for any heads up on the changes whether bad or good.

 

Hummmm... explain "Glider Kit".

Since I am not familiar with the term Glider Kit, I am not sure the next question is relevant or not. So, If a "Columbia" is no longer available... what is available now? A Casada?

I am sure they will be renting something comparable to the Columbia & whatever Ryder is leasing along that line now.

Sorry for my lack of knowledge on this subject. Just never had any reason to look around for a truck. I just drive whatever the company has.

Thanks again for any relevant input.

 

Thanks guys

I appreciate your explanations on that. So, now back to the original questions. What general differences should I be expecting?

Has anyone really had starter issues etc..???

MPG with these trucks??

Again, any advise, good, bad or indifferent...???