Q&A with the Program Director of the Cascadia®
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterA lot goes into imagining, designing, and building a new truck. The idea for the Cascadia was born in 2011, and after five years of concept development, testing, and refinement, Freightliner’s next flagship Class 8 truck has launched. We sat down with Toby Faulkner, the director of the Cascadia development program, to learn about what goes into a project like this and the journey to bring sketches to life.
FAQs about Hours of Service and Regulations
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterThe different driving rules and regulations mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) can be hard to keep straight, but are important to follow. The exhilaration and independence of driving Class 8 trucks comes with great responsibility to manage time wisely and keep the roadways safe by preventing driver fatigue. Fleet managers carry the responsibility of making sure their drivers are up to date on these rules and regulations. Here’s a quick-start guide for new drivers (and a good refresher for veterans) on the hours-of-service (HOS) regulations.
9 New Safety Features in the Cascadia®
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway NewsletterThe Freightliner Cascadia isn’t just among the most advanced on-highway trucks on the market, it’s a concentrated investment in the future of trucking. It's designed to be one of the safest vehicles on the road, both for drivers and other motorists. Here’s a look at nine new safety features to help protect you and your drivers.
The Freightliner 122SD and Detroit DD16 Engine: A Match Made in Log Truck Heaven
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty NewsletterOttawa Forest Products is a 25-year-old pallet company that operates in Ironwood, Mich. They have a fleet of 16 trucks, including two Freightliner Coronados and two Freightliner 122SDs.
“Freightliner Trucks are the Backbone of the County”
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty NewsletterGreene County has been a customer of Harrison Truck Centers in Des Moines, Iowa, for more than a decade. In charge of secondary roads, they have a fleet of Freightliner M2 106s and 108SDs that work hard to keep 725 miles of gravel roads and 225 miles of paved roads safe and clear for 10,000 residents year-round.
Smart Solutions for Finance Roadblocks, Part 2
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty Newsletter“Financing is too expensive.”
The Benefits of Compressed Natural Gas vs. Diesel
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty NewsletterWith dropping diesel fuel prices, the conversation about compressed natural gas (CNG) has gotten quieter in the industry. But there are still a lot of benefits to CNG trucks that may make sense for your business. Here’s a quick overview on some of the advantages and disadvantages of CNG and diesel fuel trucks.
Smart Solutions for Finance Roadblocks
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty Newsletter“If I can, I should pay outright.”
V-Cat Trucking Finds Increased Uptime with Elite Support Certified Dealer
Freightliner Trucks Severe Duty NewsletterV-Cat Trucking is a contract trucking company that supplies dump trucks and operators to local construction companies throughout middle Tennessee. They currently have 14 Freightliner 122SDs that travel anywhere between five to 75 miles to construction sites each day, and put in 10 to 12 hours of work.
Lowering Real Cost of Ownership℠ by Improving the Driver Experience
Freightliner Trucks On-Highway TrucksProviding drivers with technologically advanced trucks designed with their comfort in mind and cutting-edge safety features is the first step to driver retention. Drivers play an important role in Real Cost of Ownership (RCO), so Freightliner made driver experience a priority when designing the Cascadia.