With my very limited knowledge on trucking in general, I would like to know as much about my primary equipment as possible here while also learning how to drive in school. From my understanding of the popular brands in America. The Cascadia is the best all rounder in terms of price and quality. Plus it appeals to both businesses and owner operators. They are the most popular brand in terms of mega carriers like Walmart and Amazon. Volvo and Mack though share the same component usually falls into the category of brand loyalist. Where they don’t have much of the market share in America but elsewhere they do. In terms of reputation Mack has been an American Icon for some time though that changed in the 80s and they have been known as the “workhorse” of the Truck brand. While Volvo brought Mack because their trucks are not as successful here as it is elsewhere. In terms of quality they are on par with the freightliner with few improvements and same goes for Mack. The last one is Peterbilt and Kenworth. Both have the same parts but both reach different audiences. While Kenworth is focusing on the business side of trucking, providing small carriers better trucks at a premium price. Peterbilt focuses more on the owner operator front. I don’t know, this is a guess on my part and would love to know if my assessment is right or it needs improving.
A basic question for all truckers; what is the best truck or truck brand?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by morjon96, Aug 27, 2022.
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These days truck manufactures have to put out a good product if they expect to not only sell it but get repeat buyers, the large operators like Swift, JB, Schneider, Bison will particularly get the attention of truck builders as they annually purchase hundreds of rigs, sometimes it just comes down to which particular dash and cab you like best as most have a decent motor in them basically with the same options also for gear boxes and diff ratios.With the larger companies it might just be about which manufacturer offers them the best bulk purchase price. For individual buyers its more about comfort, and ease of operation, as said previously most have the same options when it comes to gear boxes and engines so its just a matter of which brand builds the best cab. If there were multiple brands which I liked what would end up making me decide would be who offered me the best price.
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I always liked Cascadias. Drove several Petershakers and a couple Kenworth. And a Volvo that was a real nice truck till it got beat to death by other drivers.
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