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I owned 3 Volvo trucks. Two of them where VNLs. 660 and 780. My first truck was a 1989 GMC / Volvo W164T. I bought that in 1996. Really thinking about buying an 860., however, that auto shift is not my cup of tea. Can someone with a 13 speed or 18 speed manual with under 50K miles, let me know and I will pay you cash for it.
does a cdl driver with learners permit have to run a log??
Great short but it cuts off
Why do the designers insist on putting the fridge on the floor. Some of old boys have a difficult time getting access to it. You have to get on the floor to see what’s inside
What if u get a bypass but the sign and flashing light says go in? Do you go in or bypass?
Would never trust ANYTHING coming out of Bolingbrook. Whether it be a shady truck company or a truck dealer. Everything around the Chicago area simply smells like a scam. Why is that? Because it is! I would definitely shop elsewhere. Nothing but a huge ripoff when it comes to that area. And this is simply due to very obvious reasons.
Looks good. Too bad it's an automatic.
Who the hell calls themselves a trucker driving an automatic! Gay as a 3$ bill
The trailer you looked at looks like the first ever trailer yall bought for the company
If you write it Down it's still a violation.... And DOT doesn't give a damn, you're still in violation.
Optimized idle is not new. Freightliner has had that option since the late 90s. I had it in my 96 FLD120. Very good system
All that money spent so u can have a piece crap single din space stereo system. Junk the industry got rid of 15 years ago. 18 inches of that sleeper is a fake wind barrier where stacks belong.
I LOOOOVE these big Volvos! I used to drive one some years back and it was honestly the best truck I've ever driven. Everything in it is so well thought out. It appears the new redesigned 2025 model is doing away with the sun roof and that's too bad because I think Volvo is the last manufacturer to offer that really nice feature.
I pass like 50% of the time, usually when the line is too long or if i have a light out or something, and nothings happened. Ive had DoT inspections, ive been pulled over and its never been brought up. So whats going on?
Thanks for very detailed review of the new Volvo VNL.👍
So answer your own question? Does it hold up?
When you are in Sleeper status, what do you write down under remarks? I didn't see any remarks written down on the examples you demonstrated
I was old school driver late 70s early 80s Teamster . We had no radio, no Gps {Our Gps was Rand McNally } ,no cell phone's , no computers or Cb's unless you installed it at your own expense . When are they coming up with a truck that can drive itself ? You can lay in the bunk and play video games ? You push the knob on the right and a hand come up from under the seat and gives you a HJ . Less money on lot lizards , less down time for STD ! Just joking glad you guy's have all this comfort available Just jealous !
Drum Brakes in the back, com on America enter the 21 Century.
How about giving us some warm real wood trim, like in the dodge pickup? Class-8 builders are still hung up on prison yard gray interiors. 😢
Volvo does it right.
yea pete out did them self needs a 3rd petal and 18spd! Im in a mid roof 579 i like it. the few things i wish it had is the upper storage on the back wall since its a single bunk, the T.V mount, bunk windows and the old style dash & cabinet doors vs the leather covers lol.
No big screen ????
Was in one for 177,000 miles, moved back into freightliner because I got tired of the automatic transmission failing all the time. Longest down time was 48 days which is a lot of lost income. On another note, why does the smart nav run 2014 android on it? Ten year old operating system in a new truck how does that make any sense? The interior was awesome, so much room, the battery run hvac kept the entire cab cool, I miss that interior.
Well done! Christos Anesti! 🙏🏻
Christos Anesti. Thank you. Very helpful
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I love this, but I’m Nick alexsoff son
What about usuals 16 foot
Ok so driving 8 hours straight one will need at least 2 stops for bathroom or pickup something. Thats about half hour each. You have to log this but how? As OD? If you do that does it cut into your 11 hour driving time?
Yes, so you must have at least a 30 minute break as OFF DUTY within the first 8 hours. You can't drive continuously for 8 hours. Going OFF DUTY or ON DUTY or even YARD MOVE doesn't cut into your DRIVING time but does affect your 14-hour shift. Only while in motion (driving) will cut into your 11 hour DRIVING time. Hope that helps! Good luck!
Ty for this video Im studying for the permit and have to know this. So do you have to drive 8 hours straight before break is mandatory or just after 8 hours?
Nice truck but drum brakes in 2024? No way :(
Model of starter? Part number?
Call carrier dealership
The optimal generic regime: 15min Pre trip. ODND 3hours 45min driving. ODD (4hours logged) *Stop* : 15min DOT Road Check/Tire Check. ODND 30 minute break. OFFD (Total 4hrs 15min logged) Drive 3hours 15min. ODD (7hrs 30min logged) *Stop* : 15min second (#2) DOT Road check/Tire Check. ODND 30min Break (#2) OFFD (7 hours 45min logged; 1 hour OFFD, 6hours ODD, 45min ODND). Drive 4hours 0min (Totals = 1 hour OFFD, 10hours ODD, 45min ODND). Total HOS = 11hours 45min ODD, ODND, OFFD. Drive LAST HOUR Drive 1 hour: Drive to Consignee/Shipper/Cue line waiting /backing & docking OR locating Rest Stop/Ttuck Stop/Hotel to stage for 10Hour Layover. TOTAL HOS Total HOS = 12hours 45min ODD, ODND, OFFD. End Day: Post Trip/Tire Check 15min Navigation reset/Logs 15min Toilet 15min Safety lockdown 15min TOTAL 14 Hour HOS = 13hours 45min ODD, ODND, OFFD. **You have 15 minutes of time as margin of error safety buffer. REMEMBER, this 15 minutes assists you doing E-Logging be quick skilled at Logging! (Think of this Time as three 3-minute episodes of Logging procedures). Next: 10 Hour Layover. (2 hours shower, eat, toilet, R&R, 8 hours Sleeper). **Refuel the next morning as 1st hour ODND.
Dam turd
Great video, glad you showed how to clean up the terminals to eliminate and existing corrosion. It's a must for proper charging balance between batteries.
Seems poorly designed and build.
You should talk about the Jake Break or Engine break. And how the C.B Radio hooks up. You talk to much about Storage. Tom
Thanks for your input. I'll keep that in mind for the next video
I have a 2024 579 and it's a nice ride and handling. Mine is all paccar driveline with 510 h p currently have 65 k and getting 9.4 mpg
Excellent video thanks
Thanks buddy. You're a good dude!
I would like to know how Kentucky is enforcing hours of service on school bus drivers? They must being going over 14 hrs if they do a regular bus route and say a activities run after school
That’s MN AND FL SCALES IN THE VID.
That's his problem if he hit me from behind
I've been in one for 2 days now. Could you make the mirrors any smaller? That 50% reduction isn't enough. We really don't need mirrors anyway . I also like how all the instruments are on one cluster and their digital I also appreciate how you have to actually hold the pump in each side as you fuel I'm sure it's for a safety reason that the nozzle won't stay put. Safety safety safety
Don't blame the manufacturers blame the epa and California cause they want trucks to be more fuel efficient and other stuff this was apart of the obama epa ruling for diesel trucks to be more aro dynamic and fuel efficient at least peterbilt kept the air breathers
Я из России и незнаю будет кто читать мой коментарий. У меня вольво ВНМ 2002год. С дд без егр. Класный аппарат.такую нову и цены ей небудет. Ненужна мне вся эта электронника.
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