New owner operator need help

All depends how well the particular unit in question was operated/maintained. There is no one single 'best make and model' for every purpose - this is why some fleets will have freightliners, some volvos, some choose paccar, a few still operate hoods, every situation is different. Also depends what the purpose for the truck is. Flatbed/oversize? Primarily operating in mountains? Flat land only? Pulling a dry box? City unit hauling cans from port short distance? You get the idea.

 

I would focus more on the drivetrain. BTW, how long have you been in this industry ?

 

It’s not cascadia vs columbia that has reliability.
They’re just names.
Be like saying which is more reliable, Tahoe or Expedition.

 

I’m gonna guess by the question he asked, not long.

 

Ok I'll go here. Columbia has no emissions? So it's one system not to have to fix? Or do some come with emmisions?

 

If you aren’t going to go into California, a DDEC IV S60 Columbia is the route to go. Cheap to maintain and fix. You’ll also find out about a $1 fix that can solve the rest of the issue you might have. I just can’t name it on this board.

 

Neither, for a city truck? Mack, no question.

 

What happened to the 03 Columbia you had?

 

Which City?