Driver with over 20 years experience making the jump to IC Choice!

2016 Freightliner Cascajdia Evolution. DD 15, DT 12, battery apu. I know this will start a new Freightliner bashing, but so be it. I have driven at least 10 makes and who knows how many models. The Peterbilt I owned was a money pit. My current employer purchased 50 T680s last summer. In the year I have had mine there have been numerous problems. Everyone should buy and drive what they like, but anyone buying the line that the T680 is a premium truck compared to the Cascadia is dreaming. They both have the same cheap plastic interiors. I was more concerned with engine and transmission.

 

I also looked into financing. Priced Freightliners at 2 different dealers. Went to my credit union to ask some questions. Even though I new I would need a substantial down payment I asked what the payment would be on a loan with no money down. Answer: $738 per week for 5 years. Almost the same as Schneider lease.

 

I must be missing something. I liked my last International Prostar more than I like this T680. In a year I have never once sat in the passenger seat. Oh well, to each his own.

 

I was told if I could show operating successfully for a period of time and something happens with Schneider that prevents my continuing success, then I can take the truck elsewhere.