Who makes the best quality trucks?

That's like asking who makes the best car, you'll get 100 different answers

 

Too many trucks today are produced like chicklets. I assume you're talking about "owner-operator, no holds barred truck" Vs a "fleet truck"?

Once you get away from the truly mass produced models (a lot of them today), I suspect, quality control may increase somewhat, but I don't think anybody makes a truly "flawless" truck today.

The typical fleet Freightliner Cascadia is probably the "best" in terms of quality control in build, and engine performance : to cost ratio. But like was mentioned, you'll get a few dozen different opinions.

You need to specify owner-operator spec or fleet spec. But the Kenworths and Peterbilts recent attempt to compete with Freightliner are about a year away from being completed in terms of "are they going to re-order these?" so we'll see in about 6-12 months who they return to in terms of mass purchase, for next the power cycle.

 

I liked Volvos for the fit and finish of their cabs. They have some electrical issues though. Probably Peterbilts and Freightliners are the most reliable.

 

Long Hood Pete's or KW's, CAT or Detroit powered...

all day long.

 

I had a brand new Cascadia...it was having problems and falling apart inside the cab with only 36k on the odometer...breaks making noises and regen problems..
Had a 780 Volvo,it was a solid built truck,great ride and and great storage and bunk.
Still love the older KW and Peterbilt too....Nothing rides like a big hood and stretched wheelbase! A REAL truck!

 

Might as well have a home owners insurance with a kw900 because your gonna be living to pay that mortgage tag all day long.

 

My 379 is paid for.

 

Old trucks:
A LOT into how truck was ordered (specified) and how owner took care of it.
New trucks:
I would rather buy glider if I have to and again, specified right.