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2015 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution - Any tips or tricks?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by passport220, Apr 16, 2018.

  1. Apr 16, 2018 #1
    passport220

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    Just got word from my fleet manager, company I will return to work to. I have been away from this company for almost two years. At the end of the month I will be assigned a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution, auto transmission.

    I saw some images online, looked at a YouTube video walk through of the truck. Any tips, tricks or quirks I should know about this truck?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2018 #2
    Dave_in_AZ

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  4. Apr 16, 2018 #3
    shogun

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    The good: fuel mileage is 7.3-8.0, motor is strong when it’s running right, fairly quiet interior, good turning radius, rides well. Headlights are very bright.

    The bad: mine leaked in the center of the windshield driver’s side, oil pan leaks at the drain bolt, mirror covers on hood rattle, hood is a pain to open sometimes, ergonomically not a well designed truck with cup holders blocking switches, air vents blocked by steering wheel.

    Overall, if it’s a fleet spec truck, it’s on par with what you expect nowadays. Lots of plastic, rattles, emissions issues here and there, but it has not left me stranded so far.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2018 #4
    passport220

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    ^Awesome. Thank you for taking the time to pass on the info!
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2018 #5
    Snotrockettt

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    I rent a couple of them in the summer and I like the Cascadias. I'm probably in the minority.

    We only run day cabs and the cab room is worlds better than on our Kenworths and Petes.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2018 #6
    passport220

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    Where do you put a mini-fridge?
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2018 #7
    Dave_in_AZ

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    You don't. You use that compartment for the cats.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2018 #8
    firemedic2816

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    Hence the name FreightSHAKER, great truck but will shake your dentures out your head
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2018 #9
    Grumppy

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    Agree but, it goes without saying that Freightliner has always had frontend issues.
    Otherwise, I have had one since 2014 & overall, its been a good truck. I've had minor issues so far with 230,000 miles (I'm a local & short regional driver). I actually told my manager just last week that instead of buying me a new truck in 2020 (7 years), if this one is still this dependable, just renew the lease on this one. She wants a new one tho. In 2020, I'll only have about 400,000 on this truck.
     
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