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I absolutely prefer the t680 over a cascadia. Main reasons is I like the storage up top near the top bunk. I like the windows on each side of the bottom bunk. I like the huge desk so I can set up my gaming computer set up and play games during downtime. And even when I have 44 or 45k in the trailer I'm still passing cascadias uphill.

@johndavolta3124

4 ай бұрын

What engine do you have in the KW?

Your comparison is well done and interesting. Thank you.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Cascadias have a slightly wider steer axle. So they tento to no fit in the groove of the road as well. They usually have one steer tire up on the side of a rut while the other is at the bottom. It causes a lot more wandering.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Oh….that might explain some things. Thanks!!

@billupstateny9151

Жыл бұрын

Steer axle width is a product of specification selection. Width as well as weight rating, are optional selections determined when the tractor is built.

Great detailed video Kevin. Very thorough evaluation.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Thanks for another great video Kevin.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

👍😁😃

Good comparison video. A lot of good information. I've never driven a t680, one of the few models I haven't driven in my career, so I was looking forward to this video.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks! Hope you get to try one out!

Good video Kevin. I enjoyed the 2015 Cascadia I drove and never had a mechanical problem with it.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear!! And thanks!!!

You are 100% right good video thanks

@TheJoyofTrucking

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

Excellent explanation thank you Sir.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

👍😃😁🤩

Really good review / comparison SLOKEV. The newer Freightliners have an access door to under the bunk on both sides of the cab. Reliability and ease of obtaining parts are pretty important, especially if you are an O/O.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

👍😃😃

The cascadia is el garbagio…. The Kenworth 680 blows the crapcadia away !!! No comparison, I drove both and to boot . The crapcadia was a 2021 and KW was a 2019…

@TheJoyofTrucking

8 күн бұрын

Yes…we also much prefer the KW. 👍😃

Loving your channel SLOKEV 🙂 Hi Tanja! Here's an idea for storage space on top of those smooth cabinets: "acquire" some of short-sided, rectangular plastic crates. Think milk crate, but his shorter, wider cousin. Check for anything important to avoid in the cabinet and simply screw the crate into the top of the cabinet. Simple, cheap and safe storage for soft, lightweight items. And when it's time to switch trucks, it takes no time to remove them and the holes left behind are out of sight. Be safe and keep up the great work!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those tips!!! And glad you are enjoying our channel!! Good to have you along!!

Excellent video! Thanks

@TheJoyofTrucking

12 күн бұрын

👍😃

Very interesting video. Stay safe out there.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! You too!!

Crete does the annual trailer inspections every 4 months by policy. The annual tractor inspections get done every "B" service. They pull tires typically at 5/32 tread depth on all positions instead of running them to legal minimum. (I've been with Crete a little over 10 years now.)

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Hello there fellow Crete driver! Thanks for those details. We have definitely noticed a difference in terms of trailer issues like lights, etc. Also...way less tire issues than we encountered with Werner. Saves a lot of time when you don't have to stop for service along the way. Hope we get to meet you some day!!

@truckingwithj7202

Жыл бұрын

Preventative maintenance is key to keeping the trucks moving. My company does the annual inspection every 6 months. Anytime we get through the yard, they do additional inspections. They put new drive tires at the beginning of every other winter (unless you need them sooner of course). I was able to get 150k miles out of my first set of steers and 220k out of my first set of drives.

My favorite truck, was a freightliner classic XL. Long nose. The cadillac of trucks. Had that my first year at werner. Then the short hoods came in. You had to relearn how to back. And a rough ride. Hence "freight shaker". And easier to scale a heavy load too with the long wheelbase.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your insight!!

I'm glad u mentioned the side mirrors. I thought I was nuts because noone else has said anything about that

@paulmanssen5616

Жыл бұрын

Good comparison job between the two trucks!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

LOL! Definitely not nuts!!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

I work at crete for 16years and I like the cascadia

Kevin the sleeper A/C also blows a bunch of cold air out of a vent at foot level by the bunk heater outlet (if you have one). This is in my 2022 Cascadia, I think my 2019 before this truck did too. I use a fan to help blow that air upwards if a rider is up top. That and closing the bunk curtain,at least the driver's side, helps a lot

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip!

I call BS, I drove a 2021 cascadia with DD15 for almost 3 years nationwide and only achieved 7.3 mpg at best !!! All kinds of loads from 10K to 44K with a reefer . Plains . Terrains and mountainous grades!!!

Hi,Kevin that was a great comparison video,you nailed everything that matters to drivers, comfort,space,and mainly driving position, do you log any defects via you're tablet and how do you manage to get stuff repaired when you're on the go all the time,the Freightliner seems easier to handle, what power train is it Cat,or Cummins, again thanks for the video regards 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

Happy new years how’s it going❤

Kenworth 100% best! Great video buddy thank you

Great teview

@TheJoyofTrucking

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Found your page the other day and am enjoying it very much. I’m with Crete but drive for the temp division Shaffer. I’m currently in a 2020 Kenworth with Cummins and 10 spd manual transmission. My previous truck was a 2019 Freightliner. I prefer the KW over the Freightliner for many of the reasons you mentioned, superior ride, better steering and the auto start on Kw has a digital thermostat that is easier to adjust. Welcome to the Crete Family!

@JASONHJEFFERSON

Жыл бұрын

i had a 2020 kw manual when i was there those are rare at crete only have 25 manual kws got it brand new they idle all day if you bump up the cruise the freightlines wont

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Hope we’ll meet some day!! Glad you are enjoying your KW!! How did you end up with a manual? Special request?

@christiancamuti8737

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking My Freightliner was in the shop and needed to get home. They gave me the KW as a loaner and after driving it for an hour, I asked if I could keep it as my permanent truck.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@christiancamuti8737 Glad you found each other! 😁🤩

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

@@christiancamuti8737 that’s what happened to me when my 2022 freightliner broke down I got a brand new kw.

Basically…what the KW has, the freightliner has and what the freightliner has…the T680 doesn’t. For the most part. This is what I got out of myself when I was checking some new KW and Pete at the Joliet terminal. The biggest thing was for me, the interior spacing on each truck (and it’s distribution).

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

😆😆😆👍😃

Get some velcro strips and get you a small plastic container velcro it on the shelves at the top they'll stay there if you get the good velcro 3M

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!! Thx!

U need to try a 2023 kw they actually improved

I drove the Cascadia (2018) in 17’ brand new, it was a very nice truck. Then I had a 2018 t680, also a very nice truck. Last year I was assigned a Volvo VNL 760 at it the bees knees!!!! Nothing drives better than the Volvo. Keeping in mind I never drove a Pete! Anyhow, if you get a chance, drive a Volvo (2020 or newer) and you’ll fall hard for it!!!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

😳😳😳 Never really contemplated the Volvo. Thanks for that tip!

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

Just as much as the Pete 579

same thing with my pete ac they cant fix it i put on auto it works better sometimes works great other times barely works i have to reset the truck play with controls all day lol.

You are like me. You put your head and pillow on the end with the frig. I think the Freightliner was designed for your head at the other end where the reading light and AC heater controls are. I say that because of the lighting in the bunk. Also Crete has really improved their attention with tire care over the past few years. It was not always like that. So that is a good thing.

@TheJoyofTrucking

10 ай бұрын

We agree about intended layout! We like it much better the other way. Less claustrophobic and a nightstand and room for my (Tanja) APAP machine! They need a reading light in this end. Yes…we are impressed with Crete’s tire and other performance. The T-1’s really help minimize surprises on the road!

Great

KW loses air super fast when backing

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Thanks!!

Kevin, Freightliner 72 inch sleeper, KW T680. 76 inch sleeper, Pete 579 has an 80 inch sleeper.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

That's why the Pete was sooooooo roomy!!! Nice!! Thanks!

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

Truth I drove a 579 Pete very roomy and the kw t680.

Been with Werner 15 years..had a Peterbuilt...international..kenworth...10 years ago got a freightliner..absolutely positively love them and will not drive anything else!!!!!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

We are still conflicted. This Freighliner is a rough ride when they roads aren't good.

@truckingwithj7202

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking it also has to do with Crete ordering them with a shorter wheel base. When I switched to this company, their trucks are about 12" longer than most cascadias. I can feel the difference between the one I had before with the shorter wheel base.

Transmissions in cascadias seem to never go bad for me so far. Compared to the Kenworths I used to drive. The suspension or something to do with absorbing bumps did seem a bit better in Kenworth though

Some freightliners have a table and two chairs underneath the bed.

@TheJoyofTrucking

22 күн бұрын

Yes! That’s a very nice feature!!!

@biggame2175

22 күн бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking yup

Did you look into different seat cushions for Tanja. I forgot who, but they went over a bunch of them and how the help lesson the bumps. I 80 in Illinois but Chicago. You are talking the bridge. Last year they were talking about replacing it. But in Chicago that means in about 15vyears the will get around to do it. Have a good and safe day tomorrow.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!!! I actually already sit on a donut. And still.....rough ride!

Some of the interior things are because of Crete. I have a 2022 cascadia and I have the bunk windows, and side box access on the passenger side.

@vendingdudes

Жыл бұрын

My '22 also has slide locking windows, both sides and side box access, both sides. I can't imagine even offering a build with no pass. box door. Keep in mind with Covid and supply chain issues, it's possible that a large company like Crete still may not have got every truck they ordered the way they wanted it spec'd. It's likely they took what they could get, including a special order truck where the buyer backed out. Of course, Kevin's is a 2019, but the same principle applies.

@truckingwithj7202

Жыл бұрын

@@vendingdudes but his truck is a 2019, so it was ordered in 2018. Prepandinic.

@vendingdudes

Жыл бұрын

@@truckingwithj7202 I understand that, but like I said it could be a leftover from, say, CFI cutting down *their* order.

@truckingwithj7202

Жыл бұрын

@@vendingdudes maybe, but my company didn't really have any issues getting trucks during the pandemic. I believe there was only 5 of the 100 that were different. 3 different colors and 2 midroof

Hit my head a lot at first switching from a Kenworth to a freight-liner haha

@TheJoyofTrucking

4 ай бұрын

Yup! Sorry to hear it! That darn ladder!!!!

Absolutely you did great analysis in between, l drive T680 had same AC issues, feel better then driving Freighterliner…

@TheJoyofTrucking

4 ай бұрын

👍👍👍😃

I was ready to leave trucking because of back pain new job had me in pete 579 pretty much kw 680 back paid is gone

The quietest truck I ever drove was an International Proscar. You couldn't hear the engine, with very little road noise.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting!! Thought all Internationals were noisy.

@truckingwithj7202

Жыл бұрын

I don't think they make the prostar anymore. But, yes, it was quiet. First time I walked in front of the hood of one I didn't think it was running 😀

I worked for Werner for 6 weeks and had 7 tire changes on trailers. 2 flats and 5 because they wouldn't pass inspection.

Freightliner need to cut you and Tanya a check lol I predict over a million views on this one.very good video!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

LOL!!! Either of those would be great!! Thanks!!!

Low stance Freightliner matched with DD15, you can't go wrong on mpg. Most of my driving years have been Detroits. Blew one on Jacumba in the early 90s before cell phones; walked to a call box. One thing Cali did right

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

👍😃

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

That dt15 is actually a 14L

Freightliner is the best

What engine does the Freightliner have, the DD13, or DD15?, and the Kenworth, a Paccar or Cummins engine? This is very important info for a truck comparison.

@JASONHJEFFERSON

Жыл бұрын

crete runs dd15 455hp 1650 tq in the freightliner and cummins x15 efficiency series 450 hp 1450/1650 smart torque engine

Interesting how each company equipments their trucks differently even though they have the same truck model. Out of all the companies and truckers I follow, Maverick seems to be very good. Only complaint I've seen Maverick drivers report on are their trailers. Mainly trailer light issues. Their Freightliners seem to be very reliable. They also have the mirror technology installed. Big safety difference driving in bad weather and at night. Thanks for the comparison.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Yes...it's another thing to look at when choosing a company. We love having the fridge! Something we did not get at Werner. But...we miss that bigger window in the bunk. Something we got at Werner and not at Crete....

@michaeldavenport5034

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking as usual you gain something, you lose something. If only there was that perfect job, and or perfect company to work for. Maybe it's on the planet Klaatu came from? Lol.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldavenport5034 👍🤔😃

Freightliner has a control called " Hill Assist" and another " Fifth Wheel Release". Press the button to release the fifth wheel which 30 sec . Another control that you press to lower the vehicle after uncouple from the trailer, then can driver from underneath the. trailer then raise the rear suspension (supply air bags a air)

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I don't know if Crete told you or not, but the AC box in the sleeper has an air filter, my company wants us to remove and clean it at least once a month. Keeps the air flowing better. Just pull the panel off and it's on the right side.

@vendingdudes

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. Check the recirc filter (passenger side fuse panel) and the fresh air filter (passenger side firewall) while you're at it.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Hmmmm…Kevin can’t find it. Could you describe location please. Thanks!!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tip, vendingdudes!

@truckingwithj7202

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking The filter for the bunk AC, or the other filters?

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@truckingwithj7202 The bunk A/C.

With the parts issue, KW is like Cadillac, there aren’t many parts available since it’s not extremely plentiful on the road. Freightliner is like F150s, there are always going to be parts available since there are more trucks on the road. But overall it just goes to show Werner doesn’t maintain their equipment well. I’ve never had major issues with any KW, with the exception of an old and tired transmission, while at CFI.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Good to know. But….we do actually think that they did put a lot of effort into maintaining their equipment.

I was in a Freightliner for 8 months and loved it. I'm in a KW now and at first I hated it but I really like it now. I haven't had and issues with my KW yet. I'm really not sure which one I would choose if I was offered both.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Just say Yes, Please...I'll take them both!! LOL!

@ImParzelli

Жыл бұрын

Haven't noticed the delay on the pedal? Cant move under 100psi, turning radius. Snappy responsiveness

@willparrish7646

Ай бұрын

I hate the kw I'm in.

I’m considering moving to Crete, but I’m kinda waiting to see if they get more KWs in their fleet lol

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Yeah….we took that chance. Ended up in a Freightliner. So far, rumor has it, KW’s are only 10% of fleet. We hope to get one next time. 🤞🤞🤞But either way, we are very happy at Crete! It was a good move for Kevin. If you have questions let us know. 😃

The side mirrors sit lower on the KW than the Freightliner. There is a cutout on the KW that allows the mirrors to sit lower. It took me a while to get used to the mirrors on the FL, especially because you have to angle the passenger mirror down slightly to see the lower part of the back end of the trailer. The KW mirrors allow you to shoot more straight down the trailer. That got me into some trouble starting out but I got used to them. Also, Crete will send out messages before seasonal changes to test out either your AC or bunk heater to make sure that they work correctly so you can get them serviced before you really need them if you have to.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!! Yes...takes some getting used to. But the 'blind spot' he perceives hasn't changed yet. Nice that they remind drivers to check the A/C or heater before they are needed. We had summer times in the KW with a malfunctioning A/C. It was not fun.

@truckingwithj7202

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking if it's a diesel bunk heater, I've learned that if you turn it on for about 5 minutes once a month (even during the summer). It keeps them from gumming up with old diesel.

T680 all the way!!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Ай бұрын

👍👍👍😃

*Freightliner Cascadia* 😍

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

@kunalsingh_yt

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking *_it's not a bad company as far i kown it. Currently I am not in Canada but soon I will be there. I'm the biggest fan of European Trucks they have more advance than Canadian & American trucks. Here in Dubai i drive MAN truck the features & comfort what I have Canadian & American companies don't have._*

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@kunalsingh_yt We’d love to explore other types of trucks not found in the America’s. Glad you have a good one to drive!! Thanks for watching!!

T680 big time over the freighshaker

@TheJoyofTrucking

4 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

My first truck was a 2019 freightliner now i have a 2023 kenworth Im in love with KW t680 for me it have more space and more confortable to drive the inside is more nice , the kw have more power.

@wilE6764

Жыл бұрын

Not the crap paccar engine!

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Definitely!!! We’d love a 2023 KW!!! Any breakdowns because it’s so new and has kinks to work out?

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

Indeed we do because I’m in a 2023 kw 1750 torque unlike the Detroit 1650

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

@@wilE6764 no it has the x15 Cummins and it’s a beast when climbing hills.

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking a lot more improvements are in the next gen kw I was in an old kw and it ran fine until the transmission broke down

I love freightliners

Now that you’ve been with Crete for a few months can you give a review and comparison to Werner. I’ve been with Werner for 2 years now and it’s time to move on to a better mega carrier.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Funny you should ask…six months review coming this week. Turn on your notification bell if you don’t want to miss it. Short answer…come on over. Much better!!! 😃 Please use our referral code SLOKEV if you decide it’s a good fit for you. After the review video, if you have more questions be sure to ask us. 😃

Just started my orientation with Werner hope to see y’all on the road

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!!!! Congratulations!!!! We wish you all the best in your new career!!! We hope a lot of our Werner videos will help you! Let us know how it goes! And, yes…see you on the road!!!!

@wilsoncurtis-collins5511

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking thank you I’ve watched all your Werner videos already just finished day one of orientation today almost done with Elearning

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@wilsoncurtis-collins5511 That’s great!!! Then you are way ahead on the curve!! Good for you!!! Best of luck!!! Keep us informed. :-))

@wilsoncurtis-collins5511

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking will do is it okay to email y’all so it’s alittle more private for me

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@wilsoncurtis-collins5511 Yes. And thank you for asking.

I also drive for Crete. 9 months ago I went from a 19 Freightliner to a 22 Kenworth and am loving it. They're both good trucks. Crete doesn't have the pull out desk in the Kenworth.

@tomflinn9815

Жыл бұрын

Supposedly, Crete has moved the upper air vents higher up for the top bunk but I haven't seen one to know.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Oh....we'd love a new Kenworth and see how it rolls.......

@victorbernier4765

Жыл бұрын

2023 kenworths at crete have more pulling power 1750 torque. And 450 hp it’s a beast climbing hills

I had great luck with my Volvo. Not so much with the Pete.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

☹️🚚

Didn't mention other parts I feel should have been covered, engine manllufacturer, horse power, and transmission, gear ratio. I still prefer kenworth for livability. Had an apu on the company kenworth I was using.

@TheJoyofTrucking

3 ай бұрын

👍😃

I didn't get my Tonya fix today

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Lol!!! Nice to be missed!! 😁😆🤣😂 I’ll be back in Tuesday. 😃

You didn't mention what's powering the Freightliner, my KW had the Cummins which I liked.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

DD in the Freightliner.

I drove a Freightliner when I worked with Werner. My truck stayed in the shop more than I drove it.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Oh no!!!! Sorry to hear that. So far we are having way less shop time than we had with the KW at Werner.

@willparrish7646

Ай бұрын

I have been in the shop 54 days with my kw since the 22 of feb.

In all honesty. I love KW or PB, but I don’t always get what I want… so I will tell you that I prefer older Cascadia over newer one.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@joshuagelona5533

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking yep, old Cascadia is way comfortable for me. I’m not gonna lie, new Cascadia is very beautiful truck, just dislike how it rides. Cascadia ride better in my opinion. Only thing I hate most about new Cassie is hood mirror because it is too low and I have set seat high to top made ride stiffness. Old Cassie have tall hood mirror I could look at it while sitting on floor.

@joshuagelona5533

Жыл бұрын

Oh I failed mention I LOVE Cascadia Evolution. Best thing Freightliner made.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuagelona5533 👍😆

I drove two different freightliners over the course of a year with my previous company and with my current company I have driven to different Kenworth t680s over the course of the year. Overall I like Kenworth better in every way, however, I will say that the automatic transmission that comes with the Freightliner is substantially better and far more reliable and also both Kenworth trucks I have driven have an uncurable steering wheel shake that has developed which at this point I think it's just a Kenworth problem. The transmission and steering wheel shake problem is bad enough to where I might actually prefer to go back to driving a Freightliner or even a Volvo.

I like my KW T680 🤷‍♂️ But I see why the freightliner is popular. The KW is made by the same manufacturers as Pete's, but slightly cheaper. The freightliner is a solid truck. So is the KW.

Between both semi the kenworth is the better reason is the quality of build alot more plastic on freight liner

I dunno... The Freight looks like a good fleet truck. Like renting a UHaul. While the KW is more like an XLT Lariat.

@TheJoyofTrucking

7 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

You failed to mention what engine you have in the 2 trucks that your comparing. Cummins? Paccar, Detroit, cat?

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Ooops. Sorry. KW had a Cummins X15 and the Freightliner the DD.

Finally got my truck but it is in the shop

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

🤦‍♀️ Probably means they want to be sure it’s all good to go for you!!! Hopefully you’ll be rolling soon!! Congratulations! Freightliner? What year?

@sergiomedrano7832

Жыл бұрын

I got a KW pretty old.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@sergiomedrano7832 Kevin’s truck with Werner was a KW. He likes the interior and the ride much better. Have a great first day!!! Let us know how it goes!

@sergiomedrano7832

Жыл бұрын

What’s Kevin‘s driver code number I’m gonna make sure they wrote it down because I wrote it down on my application I want Kevin to get paid so I’m gonna go find out

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@sergiomedrano7832 Awwww. Thank you so much!! It’s SLOKEV. 😆😆😆

My 23 T680 I get over 11mpg mt on flat terrain

@TheJoyofTrucking

5 ай бұрын

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Freightliner cabin set up all day, everyday. Paccar makes a better engine. Can't have both I guess

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

But we want it all!!!! 😆😆😆

Tell them to get alignment done it shouldn't pull that much

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!!

freightliners get the job done, just not as comfortably as paccar units.you get what you pay for in the end.drove a FLC for over 10 years.didnt mind it at all.prefered it over W900 KW. no room in those cabs for a bigger guy at all.

You have to compare apples to apples, Freightliners are a different built machine..... different engine...

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Well in this video we are comparing two types of fruit. Apples to oranges. 😆😆😆👍

Not certain that minimal & singular exposure to either manufacturer is valid or reasonable. Imagine a pharmaceutical firm w/ one participant in each study. Freightshakers are the preferred "fleet choice" based upon cost. A few do own some PACCAR products. If you review owner/operator choices, where the driver selects the brand, those folks tell the story of the coveted tractor.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. You are right. It would not be a very good scientific research study. The statistics would suffer due to the small sample. But we think it still provided value to our viewers. We hope you enjoyed it too.

The Freightliner is the budget truck. Freightliner the truck you buy if you can’t afford a Kenworth. There’s no comparison in quality. You want quality you get the Kenworth, if you want cheap get the Freightliner

@biggame2175

22 күн бұрын

Completely wrong. Kenworths break down way more than freightliners

If u put weight on the drives in a kenworth u get better mpg’s.

Im First today😂😂😂

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

🎉🎊🎉🎊🥳🥳🥳🥳👏👏👏🎈

i cant stand freightliners skinny steering wheel uncomfortable seat and backbreaking ride sure it may turn better easier cheaper to find parts as a company driver i hate freightliner and if i was to ever get my own it would be 579 ot t680 cummings 13 speed . Plus kw roomier sleeper

I've driven Volvo's Kenworth Peterbilt and my opinion the Freightliner is 10 times better than all those trucks put together neither if you get a if you get a Peterbilt or a Kenworth without that European piece of junk engine pack are and get it with a Cummins you would have a more reliable truck but I still rather a Freightliner these are only my opinion

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

We are happy to listen to the opinions and experiences of others!! Thanks for sharing yours!!

I prefer Kenworth. I’m in a 2023 T680 and I can’t imagine driving anything else. Last truck was an 18 KW, it wasn’t bad but it’s miles was showing. First truck I drove solo was a 12 Cascadia and it was a turd.

@blackshirt4ever02

Жыл бұрын

My 23 can get 11.5 to 12 mpg with the x15 Cummins

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@blackshirt4ever02 WOW!!!!! Nice mpg!!!! We do love a KW! Lucky you! But, an important question…what color is it? 😂🤣😂😆😆😆

@blackshirt4ever02

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking well CFIs colors are red and white, so it’s red, much like Crete.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@blackshirt4ever02 Nice! Is it true the Heartland bought CFI? If so, did it change anything for you?

@blackshirt4ever02

Жыл бұрын

@@TheJoyofTrucking yeah they bought us. As of now, I haven’t seen any changes. But only time will tell.

its the same on european mercedes ( Daimler) they cant steer down the road

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

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Was the kenworth a MX engine?

@JASONHJEFFERSON

Жыл бұрын

cummins x15 at crete 450 hp 1450/1650 torque

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Cummins X15. 😃

I’m wondering if the freight liner is a newer truck? What’s the age difference between the Kenworth and the Freightliner? The age could be the problem with the tire issues also. When I was a owner operator I always bought a Freightliner over the rest of the truck market. Just my few points thanks for your videos:)

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Bush trucks are 2019’s. Glad you enjoy our videos! Thanks for watching!

The steering on the Freightliner’s are WILD. HATE IT. So much so I will let my company I simply won’t drive one.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

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You are constantly steering the Freight Shaker. I’m sure that can be very fatiguing.

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Yup!!

Is that a automatic?

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Yes. 😁 Automated transmission.

One question Kevin....why aren't you wearing a red Crete hat ??

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

They had run out of Crete hats at his orientation. Now he only has a Shaffer hat. Pretty funny. Now it's Driver Appreciation Month at Crete!! Maybe he will get a hat. I'm still wearing my Werner hat....lol!!!

@bonniegardner1154

Жыл бұрын

You mentioned the rough ride with a freightliner...you are 100% right.....but can't be reliabilite..mine is a 2020 cascadia...had it 2 years 4 months...have been down due to mechanical 2 days in Phoenix due to a emission problem...absolutely no other issues!!!!!! Regarding the space above the shelves...I cut 2 cardboard boxes to fit and velcroed them to the shelf...works great for lite stuff you don't need real often.....keep up the great driving!!!!!!

@bonniegardner1154

Жыл бұрын

Sorry...can't beat the reliability

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

@@bonniegardner1154 Thanks Bonnie!!!

I dont like the engine note on the Kenworth or the constant air compressor chugging sound… fairly annoying. Imho

I 80 near Chicago SUCKS 😢 HELL ILLINOIS ROADS ALL SUCK😢

Bottom line you want the Kenworth

Its a ford chevy thing

I think freightliners urned into throw away truckscheap price

@TheJoyofTrucking

Жыл бұрын

🤔We prefer a KW.