New 2018 Freightliner

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by STexan, Apr 17, 2017.

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  1. Apr 24, 2017 #41
    X-Country

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    If it doesn't have a stick shift manual, say no thank you. ;)
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2017 #42
    dca

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    You're only hip if it's square or rectangular.
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2017 #43
    STexan

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    He's not ordering any sticks any more. All autos. However I'm in one of the remaining fleet sticks but it's a doggy 10 speed (sucks once you have to drop that first gear but strong up until then). Everybody is saying the new autos perform much better on mountain grades. I don't know what I'm going to do. There's maybe another 10-12 months before it's mandatory trade day arrives if I stay in this one for the duration.
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2017 #44
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  7. Apr 25, 2017 #45
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    Speaking of Volvo's just got this from my dealer, new short hood,
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2017 #46
    STexan

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    So the new Volvo's come with a dog, too? I'm not sure I'm ready for that sort of commitment [if they're standard equipment and not optional].
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2017 #47
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    It's very nice
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2017 #48
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    I thought they did a nice job with it, best thing I like is that styled front bumper,,,,,its stamped steel, so at least it will take some punishment, I've hit bugs with my Cascadias that have broken the bumper, lol
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2017 #49
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    Shorter hood: they said "regional" yens of times and showed few with a sleeper, none of which looked to be OTR comfy. From what little I've been able to notice in which way(a) the trucking industry is pointing- and moving- to I'd say they are ahead of the curve.
    I FREELY ADMIT that I am far from knowing enough, it's just what jumped out at me and confirmed where I think the industry is headed. My $0.02 is worth $0.005!
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2017 #50
    X-Country

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    I've driven a 2016 or 2017 Cascadia Evolution and I trust that transmission in the mountains about as far as I can pick it up and throw it.

    stick with what you got until they force it on you.
     
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