Trucking in North America vs around the world

Happy birthday to the USA....

 

I take it that You're not an IVECO fan..........LOL

 

A CAT powered Scania ???

 

There isn't much to like. The only good thing is the engine block itself. The crap begins at the first gasket already.
I drove a few different trucks, Euro Stars and finally the Stralis for about 3 years. I took the truck home with me. The dealer was halfways on the way home. Almost every week I had to see them.

 

For me the most stupid part about Iveco : I went to dealer to ask, he showed me around, ok, not the best truck, cheap materials, but maybe if price is right. So I tell the salesguy, 500+ engine, bixenon lights, and lots of goodies. The price was Volvo/MB level (similiar spec). Soo .. what's the point of buying Iveco?

 

First pic of the blue/white twin steer bed truck looks like an ex Calnash truck from my neck of the woods.

 

Probably is. I see richie brothers stickers on most of the equipment. Im assuming most was bought from alberta

 

They have stock and can supply straight away and offer good financing options. Volvo 6 months delivery and that's is you give a irrevocable guarantee . Thats how its done in our market anyway.

 

Here if you want basic truck, just stock, some but not all extras, they are all avaliable on stock, you can even choose color. Special orders, different specs that takes time, but since market is down doesn't take very long ..

Financing is everywhere +/- the same, around 104-105% of trucks value for 4-5 years with 20% downpayment.