Going New this time

4 years ago I would have agreed with you, but Volvo has really "worked out the kinks" with the emissions. We have about 150 Volvos in our fleet, which have far less emission issues than the Freightliners.

Idling seems to really screw up the dpf system on any of the modern trucks, but we are essentially local so our idle times are always under 15%.(Would likely be 5% if not for DFW traffic)

 

emissions have come a long way in the later model trucks. Being it's a '16, you should be OK.
Some of these guys are basing their horrors on the pre '14 model years.

 

That's why they are mechanics, and not owner operators. They are so full of smelly stuff it's funny.

 

Congrats!

 

Our trucks were Internationals, and now KWs. I agree with you that Volvo seems to be the best choice where the DPF and DEF catalyst systems are concerned. But the only Volvo trucks that we have are CNG, so that's a whole different animal.

 

Beautiful

 

That's what she said....

Heck, here's a repost, just so we can see her again...

 

I had no issues with my 670 / D13. They (Phoenix Volvo ) recommend having the DPF serviced every 18 months as a maintenance. Shop manager is a pretty smart guy, and says never fool with the sensors, if one fails, replace just the one and keep on trucking.

I had a "Smart Idle" feature. It engaged and would change engine RPM all by itself.