New 2018 Freightliner

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by STexan, Apr 17, 2017.

  1. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Yeah I have heard it.
    Been scratching my head. No clue what it was..
    I thought it was just my truck really.
     
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  3. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Just asking a dumb question here, do these trucks with all their software/electronics update on their own for things like NavSat etc??? couple times a month would be about right.
     
  4. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Our fleet does not have any navigation hardware but it is "connected" to the point the clock is kept precise and they can do certain troubleshooting and parameter changes from a remote desk and an admin user.
     
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    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Yeah these new trucks all have that on board diagnostic up link, I would bet that is updating info every so often?
     
  6. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Could be but I've never noticed any changes except some minor menu changes after a flash update done at the terminal with a laptop hookup. If the company pulls down data every so often, I couldn't say.
     
  7. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    I do like the nice easy to read display on these trucks. :|

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  8. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Never seen that message but we have APUs, no idle policy, and run heavy.
     
  9. shogun

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    They need an Elog provision for time lost on this DEF/DPF crap. Maybe like 45 mins allowed under personal conveyance de-rate exception.
     
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  10. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Don't think that has anything to do with it. Apparently it's the def pump. At least I made it home.
     
  11. simon999

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    What is the fuel mileage on these new cascadias? Any reviews?
     
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