A cascadia with a DD15 and 12 speed auto is a very cost effective truck to have as an O/O. I know all the super truckers out there that shit on anything that isn't a pete or KW, especially the long hood crowd, but you'd be surprised how much more money you'd have over a years time just in fuel savings alone. For someone that does 2500-3000 miles a week for 42 weeks (accounting for some home time) it can be nearly $30k difference in fuel costs with cascadia vs a long nose.
I’m a retired driver I’ve been retired for 5 years after 43 years driving.When I started driving I drove Mack tractors with tri plex and dual plex transmissions. Then I got with a good company called overnite transportation. There I drove a Mack MB no air seat no air conditioning. Had vacuum windshield wipers, and no power steering . A few years before I retired we got real nice Volvos. Had it all ac power steering air seats. But my body took a beating from all those years of driving and throwing freight especially my back. Also some nasty skin cancer on my left side of face and arm. My guess from the sun coming in drivers window. I made a nice retirement package for my self but paid a steep price
I retired a little under two years ago after 45yrs. I started out driving a 66 B-81 thermodyne ten wheel dump quad box. Took my class one in 1976 and worked as a low bed driver for a few years, then bought my first rig. A K100 that was run hard and put away wet. Lol. I don’t know how we did it back then. No cell phones, no GPS, no studio sleepers, no fridge or microwave. I remember standing in line at truck stops to use the pay phones trying to get a loaf. Good times…Good times. 😂😂😂
Bought the truck from Richie Bros in LA. I checked out Penske, and Ryder. I ENDED up buying Penske from auction with new 6 pack of injectors, cups, radiator, and surge tank. Worth checking out. It was dedicated lease customer with all maintenance records.
DD15 IS A GOOD MOTOR. RELIABLE AND EASY TO REPAIR. FUEL MILEAGE IS GOOD .. MINE HAS 904,000 MILES AND RUNS LIKE NEW … THE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS A “MIL” LIGHT .. COMES ON WHEN THE DPF DETECTS A CHANGE IN INLET PRESSURE AND OUTLET PRESSURE. IF YOU DON’T HAVE ADDITIONAL CODES IT WILL GO AWAY AFTER 600 MILES …
I pulled that small cabinet out and got a big dorm frig and straped down in its place. Works wonderful. If im not going to be at the truck for a few days i put it in auto start to keep the battery charged. Top bunk is where my air fryer and electric skillet and can goods are kept along with my cloths and other things. Its like a small rv. Lol
I got a 2019 they are good, just do the oil change full synthetic with all the filters including the air filters in the cabin. Yes, they are a little slow but, they are very fuel efficient.
I have a 2016 Cascadia 125 evolution DD15 manual trans and love it! I don't know why some people give these trucks some hate. Easy to work on and reliable. Mine has a little over 744,000 and runs like new. You take care of any truck, and most will last forever. I plan on purchasing a Kenworth w900 in the future, but I will keep my Cascadia.
Back in 2012, I was trained and got my CDL on a Cascadia with 10 speed manual. 5 years ago, when I went to Phoenix and Nogales Arizona and back from Ontario Canada as a team driver, I was in a Cascadia but it was an automatic. Cruise control and engine braking came in handy during the trip. Mountain driving was exciting and scary simultaneously. I loved manual Cascadia when backing and accelerating but for long trips, automatic with cruise control (perhaps I am getting old) make me less tired.
I own a 2020 cascadia. That engine light is a mill light. You can often times cancel it out by turning on the key , on and off and usually will reset itself. Sometimes if you turn off the power to the truck . (On floor next to driver seat) wait for 5 minutes then turn on the power then turn on motor , the mill light should turn off. If not put a computer to it and it could be a NOX sensor.
The engine light is on because one of the sensors are malfunctioning, but that truck is a really solid truck. I’ve had it for five years no problems just had to replace some parts here in there.
Looks like an old (team used) truck from Cooke Trucking out of Mt Airy NC. They take care of their trucks,always have so I wouldn't stress buying this.
I drive Cascadia trucks for the company I work for. They get all manner of idiot lights on the dash when you hit a bump the wrong way. Then you hit a bump the other way and they all go away.
7:27 Justin, you mention that in the W900, you have to squeeze between the seats. It is because the cab is narrower in that style trucks. The older styled trucks are a 1.8m wide cab. Trucks like the KW W900, KW T800 and Pete 379/389’s all have the 1.8m wide cabs. The newer styled Aero cabs are 2.0 meter cabs. Trucks like the KW T680, Pete 579, Cascadia, Volvo’s, Anthems and International LT’s all have the wider cabs.
Justin, In California and just bought 2019 126 Cascadia with 550 DD15 DD12 direct drive. Got it for 31k with 794k miles. Apu with aftertreatment for apu clean air idle for both truck and apu. Great truck
Auto is the way to go! That truck will pull anything you have to pull. Under 80,000 lbs. DD15 is a reliable and good on fuel, my best match up would be a d13 volvo with Ishift. But cascadia is a more solid truck. And quieter onside and more driver friendly then a volvo, hate the hood latch, noise and the two signal levers on the right side on volvo.
the yellow check engine light is an EPA light which means you had a fault in the after treatment. which courage quite often. usually indication of a bad sensor. as long as you don't pick up another fault within the next four or five days it will go out
The jerk when you first took off was not the Transmission automatics have a brake assist or should I say hill assist to where the brakes are engaged until a certain amount of gas pedal pressure is given and then they release that way the truck does not roll backwards. Looking at the windshield that truck has been sitting for a little while and more than likely the brakes were sticky and that’s why it jumped.
I don’t know if anybody answered your question or not, but I have heard it referred to as an idiot light. That means that something has triggered a check engine light at some point, but may be running perfectly now. That will stay on anywhere between three, but up to 10 starts of the motor. The computer every time you restart the truck rechecks whatever part through the code to begin with after so many checks, it does not find a fault the light will go out.. the check engine light that is hollow with just the orange outline is the one you have to worry about that means an active code is present in the computer
Pedigree truck sales they’re all old prime trucks, but one prime turns trucks in and sells them. They go through them bumper to bumper and they come with a warranty when you purchase a truck from them Weatherby freightliner Peterbilt Volvo international. They might even have a few Kws
I'm in a 2024 cascadia it has lane keep assist like my wife's 2020 denali super fancy.. the 505hp dd15 has plenty of power but there's alot going into getting the power to the ground.. the fridge cabinet most drivers pull that cabinet out and put a dorm style.. uhh plastic for sure but I do love the units with the digital dash etc..
The check engine light without the wrench is the emissions lamp. That light doesn't stay on for more than 24hrs don't worry about it. That light will come on when a nox sensor fails. The newer trucks, 2016 & newer, have DEF quality sensor's those will derate the truck when failing
I'd go back to a volvo with a apu . Check out volvo North Little Rock , Ar. So Volvo there hv thermoking from EOS IN Little Rock . Get a 860 which are the take over of the 780 .Apu's Most Detroit engines are only 400 hp and not 500 or 515 . Good luck 👍
I would buy a plastic truck with an ISX and have Allison overhaul it... oh wait, I DID buy a 387 and Allison did a great job with the overhaul! With 600K on that thing you will have a limited time to make $ with it... The original owner got all the reliable miles out of it.
I have a 2020 579, I'm the only one who drives it. My fuel mileage is 8.8 I pull no weight and it has 410,975 miles. I have had no problem just normal maintenance. Stay safe
That truck has a clutch that activates when the park button is pushed in,that might be the issue with the jumping,the only thing I don’t like is the hood mirrors,you need to be 6-5 to see them setting in the seat
Disk brakes might help during a dot inspection .anyways up to 35000lbs the cascadia I drove drop a little depends how there set up good fuel miliage .Ive gotten 9 mpg as I mentioned company equipment .
I drive cascadia day cab with an automatic transmission. I’ve been driven over 26 years now! On long haul definitely manual transmission but city work most definitely automatic!
If I’m not mistaken, the gate brake is either on the left side or the right side on not your turn signal but on the right side underneath your steering wheel on the column
I’m in a 22 I’ve never been in the shop for more then a day my power is turned up so I don’t have a problem pulling hills at fully loaded fuel mileage is great
If you buy this truck get otr performance it will do your engine codes and reset them and you can make the engine do a forced regen when ever you want.I have a 2013 been a great truck compared to my Pete as foethe one box change your DPF filters and take care of it . The dd15 not high horsepower but a hell of allot of torque
Yes that’s how they shift takes some getting use to mine has the new dd15 515hp I have no complaints loaded or empty I primarily average 34k-43k loaded only issue is in the hills with idling all night I’m still at 7.8 mpg hope with the apu I’ll get 9.5-10.0mpg based on what I’ve had others tell me
Diagnostic info not being released to aftermarket like pre emmision trucks. Ive been towed countless times for small stupid parts like a 75 dollar one box temp sensor to my plastic radiator just coming apart. Diagnostic codes are sometimes not available and dealer will send a screenshot to germany to get a flow chart thats cryptic. I have spent over 6 figures at dealers for repairs . Some dealers are great others... I have been looking for a late model glider with the right drive train and or an older truck i can adapt to a fuel efficient and Reliable truck to keep my tires rolling to make a profit.. Engine light bingo ,red means stop Malfunction Indicator light, yellow engline light = dealer only diagnostics...
I drove a 2020 for 6 years from New, company truck assigned to me...got great gas mileage co paired to my old Peterbuilt....Never had any problems...Iheard its the older ones that were played with pollution control problems....
The cascadia I drove, the engine light would come on when the coolant level was a little low. Add a quart and it would go off... Could be coolant level sensor as well.
How unusual Justin picked the red one 😂😂!!!! You got me good in the beginning but I couldn’t imagine you getting a new truck!!! But I guess we’ll see in the video later!!!!
Cascadia has a good turning radias you have to get used too vs kw .ride is a little different also .Hey um the air ride front suspension did you see the shock not sure might be leaking .I try to get them to replace them never know might
Lol I just left Ryder Rental in Youngstown Ohio. We have a cleaning contract with their Youngstown Rental and we also had one with Ryder Transport in Brookfield Ohio but the original company didn’t want to renew the lease and took it over. But Ryder trucks are maintained very well and it’s a great company with amazing employees.
That's a M.I.L light (malfunction indicator light) more than likely had or has a nox sensor inlet issue. Most common issue in new model cascadia. Simple fix freightliner can pull it and reset it.
Check the Emission records to see if the truck has been refreshed with new filters with emissions. The Cascadia is a good truck however proper servicing is key.
I never had a problem with the Cascadia I drove coast to coast and border to border the only waiting was done at shippers and receivers Maintenance is key. However I really liked my T680 Kenworth @@hawkeyetec
It’s an awesome Allison 12 speed transmission. It selects the best gear. You can override by switching to manual by pushing the right lever, outside button and paddle shift. Very decent engine retarder (break). Coming out of an 18 speed Peterbuilt 579, I quickly adjusted to these Cascadias. I truly enjoy driving them. Plenty of Mercedes technology, great comfortable seats, quiet, nice driving. The 2023 I now drive has no dash dials, it is a computerized dash. Very cool, and user friendly with a high tech look. Some drivers find it difficult to adjust. I, on the other hand, quickly adapted and love the technology.
@@renegenereux6475 yes Freightliner puts an Allison in the Cascadia but Allison does not make a 12 speed transmission. You can get the Allison 3414 transmission but it is only a 6spd. Currently there is only 5, 6, and 7 speed options from Allison. There was at one point a 10 speed option that was a short lived and currently discontinued. Now I'm not saying that Allison did not have any input since Detroit and Allison were at one point a partner company (ie. Similar logos) but the DT-12 transmission is by no means a Allison. And yes, I did Google and the only thing you see is about the previously mentioned Allison 3414.
My dad drives those trucks, the transmission is supposed to sound like that since its a DT12 or something like that. That same handle for your engine brakes is how you can manually shift if you have a heavy load.
I just bought the same truck with a 505hp and 309 rears and it has a lot of uphill power with a heavy load. Also the parts are cheapest and its easy to work on. Don't listen to that other crap. This is my second one.
That is the MIL light. Malfunction indicator lamp. It’s usually a nox sensor issue in my experience. Also saw ACM fault after treatment control module.
I work for Penske and they sell their trucks like they bought them,new tires( retreads) new service,and they pm their trucks 2 ways,miles and time,they won’t let a dirty truck go to sale an you can get the service records on the unit.
if check light on and no fault showing it most likely sensor and will go off after day or so after few times turning truck on and off it should cycle and clear
Hey brother. I drove a 2020 Cascadia for 6 months. Had 400k for miles. I did not care for it one bit. I thought it drove rough and didnt ride nice. The hood mirrors are not in a good location so hard to see. The transmission was jumpy especially in reverse never smooth. The one good thing about that truck though was it did have a Cummins X15.
Is an automatic more to operate or easy to get funding to pay for such as a bank loan finances. I always wanted to operate a big rig and travel from coast to coast eat and sleep at truckers restaurant. I am single since I lost my wife and I believe I would really enjoy the open road.
They don’t call them freight shakers for no reason!!! Put 780k on a 2022 only issue was def pump went out common issue.., check engine light might clear itself once you drive it
I rather drive a western star 5700xe with 82”’sleeper. Or pererbilt 579 ultra loft. Cascadia suck they beat the hell out of me and the seats fall apart with 50,000 miles the steering wheel is not centered
If you have any questions about trucks do’s, don’ts, issues, codes, etc. i’m a diesel tech and I live in SC as well (Hampton County area) hit me up. I’d be glad to help or walk you thru whatever. I’m the shop foreman for a big logging company, I used to do side work but haven’t had time lately but I’m always free to talk on the phone. Believe it or not those freightliner plastic trucks with Detroit engine and Detroit transmission are basically the best powertrain out there in my opinion if your gonna keep it stock. If you’re gonna delete it cummins is better/easier to do that. If you’re gonna buy used buy directly from a big company like ryder or penske. They have good service records and cheaper pricing and you know they weren’t abused some what like when u buy from a logger.
If I was going to buy one it would be a Penske Truck because they have really good Maintenance programs also on their Maintenances.we have three Now all Freightliners M2-106 Dump Trucks.
Cascadias are cheaper trucks. Those sensors and EGR valves will drive you bats. That's especially true when it shows no faults. Jake's were on the handle for the transmission
Hey Justin it could be your coolant sensor. It’s on your reservoir. Sometimes you have to bypass it by using a paperclip that happened to me one time and it wasn’t low on coolant but come to find out it was my coolant sensor on my Reservoir.
A cascadia with a DD15 and 12 speed auto is a very cost effective truck to have as an O/O. I know all the super truckers out there that shit on anything that isn't a pete or KW, especially the long hood crowd, but you'd be surprised how much more money you'd have over a years time just in fuel savings alone. For someone that does 2500-3000 miles a week for 42 weeks (accounting for some home time) it can be nearly $30k difference in fuel costs with cascadia vs a long nose.
I’m a retired driver I’ve been retired for 5 years after 43 years driving.When I started driving I drove Mack tractors with tri plex and dual plex transmissions. Then I got with a good company called overnite transportation. There I drove a Mack MB no air seat no air conditioning. Had vacuum windshield wipers, and no power steering . A few years before I retired we got real nice Volvos. Had it all ac power steering air seats. But my body took a beating from all those years of driving and throwing freight especially my back. Also some nasty skin cancer on my left side of face and arm. My guess from the sun coming in drivers window. I made a nice retirement package for my self but paid a steep price
I retired a little under two years ago after 45yrs. I started out driving a 66 B-81 thermodyne ten wheel dump quad box. Took my class one in 1976 and worked as a low bed driver for a few years, then bought my first rig. A K100 that was run hard and put away wet. Lol. I don’t know how we did it back then. No cell phones, no GPS, no studio sleepers, no fridge or microwave. I remember standing in line at truck stops to use the pay phones trying to get a loaf. Good times…Good times. 😂😂😂
Bought the truck from Richie Bros in LA. I checked out Penske, and Ryder. I ENDED up buying Penske from auction with new 6 pack of injectors, cups, radiator, and surge tank. Worth checking out. It was dedicated lease customer with all maintenance records.
DD15 IS A GOOD MOTOR. RELIABLE AND EASY TO REPAIR. FUEL MILEAGE IS GOOD .. MINE HAS 904,000 MILES AND RUNS LIKE NEW … THE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS A “MIL” LIGHT .. COMES ON WHEN THE DPF DETECTS A CHANGE IN INLET PRESSURE AND OUTLET PRESSURE. IF YOU DON’T HAVE ADDITIONAL CODES IT WILL GO AWAY AFTER 600 MILES …
I pulled that small cabinet out and got a big dorm frig and straped down in its place. Works wonderful. If im not going to be at the truck for a few days i put it in auto start to keep the battery charged. Top bunk is where my air fryer and electric skillet and can goods are kept along with my cloths and other things. Its like a small rv. Lol
If you turn the truck on and let it run for 60 seconds, then turning off for 60 seconds, and repeat 3 times. It will clear that light.
Man y’all are ignorant as can be.. The truck had a ACM (Aftertreatment control module) code.. that’s not gonna disappear by flipping the key..
I got a 2019 they are good, just do the oil change full synthetic with all the filters including the air filters in the cabin. Yes, they are a little slow but, they are very fuel efficient.
I have a 2016 Cascadia 125 evolution DD15 manual trans and love it! I don't know why some people give these trucks some hate. Easy to work on and reliable. Mine has a little over 744,000 and runs like new. You take care of any truck, and most will last forever. I plan on purchasing a Kenworth w900 in the future, but I will keep my Cascadia.
I have the same year and it's been good for a year then cpc started acting up after being replaced 3 times no throttle
Back in 2012, I was trained and got my CDL on a Cascadia with 10 speed manual. 5 years ago, when I went to Phoenix and Nogales Arizona and back from Ontario Canada as a team driver, I was in a Cascadia but it was an automatic. Cruise control and engine braking came in handy during the trip. Mountain driving was exciting and scary simultaneously. I loved manual Cascadia when backing and accelerating but for long trips, automatic with cruise control (perhaps I am getting old) make me less tired.
I agree for those long trips
I own a 2020 cascadia. That engine light is a mill light. You can often times cancel it out by turning on the key , on and off and usually will reset itself. Sometimes if you turn off the power to the truck . (On floor next to driver seat) wait for 5 minutes then turn on the power then turn on motor , the mill light should turn off. If not put a computer to it and it could be a NOX sensor.
The engine light is on because one of the sensors are malfunctioning, but that truck is a really solid truck. I’ve had it for five years no problems just had to replace some parts here in there.
It's because batteries was dead and jumping it off it will reset by it self
Looks like an old (team used) truck from Cooke Trucking out of Mt Airy NC.
They take care of their trucks,always have so I wouldn't stress buying this.
I drive Cascadia trucks for the company I work for. They get all manner of idiot lights on the dash when you hit a bump the wrong way. Then you hit a bump the other way and they all go away.
Dd15 is the easiest engine to work on. It's a money maker fuel saver. Great buy.
My 2020 only had a DEF problem, other than that it runs well. Haven't been stuck on the side road yet.
notorious for a starter replacement good thing DV
7:27 Justin, you mention that in the W900, you have to squeeze between the seats. It is because the cab is narrower in that style trucks. The older styled trucks are a 1.8m wide cab. Trucks like the KW W900, KW T800 and Pete 379/389’s all have the 1.8m wide cabs. The newer styled Aero cabs are 2.0 meter cabs. Trucks like the KW T680, Pete 579, Cascadia, Volvo’s, Anthems and International LT’s all have the wider cabs.
Really that’s awesome. I did not know that.
Nice truck it has that old BJ & the Bear paint sceme going on
The Volvo auto 13s I drove would spin tires at 10 to 15, autos you could switch to manual, reverse in low, best auto Volvo 13 imo
Justin,
In California and just bought 2019 126 Cascadia with 550 DD15 DD12 direct drive. Got it for 31k with 794k miles. Apu with aftertreatment for apu clean air idle for both truck and apu.
Great truck
How’s it holding up?
Auto is the way to go! That truck will pull anything you have to pull. Under 80,000 lbs. DD15 is a reliable and good on fuel, my best match up would be a d13 volvo with Ishift. But cascadia is a more solid truck. And quieter onside and more driver friendly then a volvo, hate the hood latch, noise and the two signal levers on the right side on volvo.
the yellow check engine light is an EPA light which means you had a fault in the after treatment. which courage quite often. usually indication of a bad sensor. as long as you don't pick up another fault within the next four or five days it will go out
from park release brake foot on service brake then put it in gear safety feature on them so it does not jump on ya .
I have a Cascadia with a DD-16. I absolutely love it.
Specs on that engine can likely be changed with a computer. Different fleets have them setup differently.
The jerk when you first took off was not the Transmission automatics have a brake assist or should I say hill assist to where the brakes are engaged until a certain amount of gas pedal pressure is given and then they release that way the truck does not roll backwards. Looking at the windshield that truck has been sitting for a little while and more than likely the brakes were sticky and that’s why it jumped.
Thank you
I don’t know if anybody answered your question or not, but I have heard it referred to as an idiot light. That means that something has triggered a check engine light at some point, but may be running perfectly now. That will stay on anywhere between three, but up to 10 starts of the motor. The computer every time you restart the truck rechecks whatever part through the code to begin with after so many checks, it does not find a fault the light will go out.. the check engine light that is hollow with just the orange outline is the one you have to worry about that means an active code is present in the computer
Just got my 2024 cascadia. I love it only 2500 miles so far
Carrier Sold.my.2019 with 615k
Pedigree truck sales they’re all old prime trucks, but one prime turns trucks in and sells them. They go through them bumper to bumper and they come with a warranty when you purchase a truck from them Weatherby freightliner Peterbilt Volvo international. They might even have a few Kws
My company cascadia had the same fault light. It was a sensor, ran fine.
I'm in a 2024 cascadia it has lane keep assist like my wife's 2020 denali super fancy.. the 505hp dd15 has plenty of power but there's alot going into getting the power to the ground.. the fridge cabinet most drivers pull that cabinet out and put a dorm style.. uhh plastic for sure but I do love the units with the digital dash etc..
The check engine light without the wrench is the emissions lamp. That light doesn't stay on for more than 24hrs don't worry about it. That light will come on when a nox sensor fails. The newer trucks, 2016 & newer, have DEF quality sensor's those will derate the truck when failing
I'd go back to a volvo with a apu . Check out volvo North Little Rock , Ar. So Volvo there hv thermoking from EOS IN Little Rock . Get a 860 which are the take over of the 780 .Apu's Most Detroit engines are only 400 hp and not 500 or 515 . Good luck 👍
I would buy a plastic truck with an ISX and have Allison overhaul it... oh wait, I DID buy a 387 and Allison did a great job with the overhaul! With 600K on that thing you will have a limited time to make $ with it... The original owner got all the reliable miles out of it.
We haveTwo of them one of them has a hard code set for Ten years now, it has a Cat C-7 in it but it hasn’t acted up yet.
I have a 2020 579, I'm the only one who drives it. My fuel mileage is 8.8 I pull no weight and it has 410,975 miles. I have had no problem just normal maintenance. Stay safe
Great trucks
I own 2 of them dd15 dt12 great combo
That truck has a clutch that activates when the park button is pushed in,that might be the issue with the jumping,the only thing I don’t like is the hood mirrors,you need to be 6-5 to see them setting in the seat
Disk brakes might help during a dot inspection .anyways up to 35000lbs the cascadia I drove drop a little depends how there set up good fuel miliage .Ive gotten 9 mpg as I mentioned company equipment .
I drive cascadia day cab with an automatic transmission. I’ve been driven over 26 years now! On long haul definitely manual transmission but city work most definitely automatic!
If I’m not mistaken, the gate brake is either on the left side or the right side on not your turn signal but on the right side underneath your steering wheel on the column
Does "J.T." stand for Just Truckin', or does it stand for Just Teasin'?!?
That’s Old Team truck from Wilsonart out of Fletcher, NC .
I'm in a 2019. It has 703,411 miles on it. I'm the only driver. The only major maintenance issue I've ever had was a blown radiator.
More to come, good luck
That sounded bad, really wish you best of luck 640k one owner shaking things up def pump, cpc, soot sensor, radiator
@@Dean-pc1ok Clown lol
Hello I am retireing from trucking today be safe out there my friend
Appreciate your service 😎🙏🏽
Detroit Diesel, it’s a good engine, the electronics are another story, you either have a Friday truck and your chasing gremlins or you aren’t
I’m in a 22 I’ve never been in the shop for more then a day my power is turned up so I don’t have a problem pulling hills at fully loaded fuel mileage is great
If you buy this truck get otr performance it will do your engine codes and reset them and you can make the engine do a forced regen when ever you want.I have a 2013 been a great truck compared to my Pete as foethe one box change your DPF filters and take care of it . The dd15 not high horsepower but a hell of allot of torque
Yes that’s how they shift takes some getting use to mine has the new dd15 515hp I have no complaints loaded or empty I primarily average 34k-43k loaded only issue is in the hills with idling all night I’m still at 7.8 mpg hope with the apu I’ll get 9.5-10.0mpg based on what I’ve had others tell me
My cascadia had a dd15. Only reason i ever had no fault codes visible and still a check engine light was bad Nox sensors. Easy fix once diagnosed
If your looking for a cascadia. Check out Schneider used truck sales. The trucks are spec'd out better with less miles on them
Hi Justin Nice truck have a fantastic weekend buddy!!! Mike from Cleveland Ohio
My opinion is if you make money on it dosent matter what it is been out here 30 years. From cabovers to hood trucks current in a plastic 23 T680..
Diagnostic info not being released to aftermarket like pre emmision trucks.
Ive been towed countless times for small stupid parts like a 75 dollar one box temp sensor to my plastic radiator just coming apart.
Diagnostic codes are sometimes not available and dealer will send a screenshot to germany to get a flow chart thats cryptic.
I have spent over 6 figures at dealers for repairs .
Some dealers are great others...
I have been looking for a late model glider with the right drive train and or an older truck i can adapt to a fuel efficient and Reliable truck to keep my tires rolling to make a profit..
Engine light bingo ,red means stop Malfunction Indicator light, yellow engline light = dealer only diagnostics...
In other words never buy an emmission era truck . 90 plus percent failure rate..
Almost near zero effective aftermarket diagnostic shops..
I drove a 2020 for 6 years from New, company truck assigned to me...got great gas mileage co paired to my old Peterbuilt....Never had any problems...Iheard its the older ones that were played with pollution control problems....
Nice truck just change the dpf filter f and fuel injectors and Knox sensors you will be good to go
I have a 23 Cascadia Premium and LOVE it. Never thought I would drive an auto but times are changing
The cascadia I drove, the engine light would come on when the coolant level was a little low. Add a quart and it would go off... Could be coolant level sensor as well.
How unusual Justin picked the red one 😂😂!!!! You got me good in the beginning but I couldn’t imagine you getting a new truck!!! But I guess we’ll see in the video later!!!!
Cascadia has a good turning radias you have to get used too vs kw .ride is a little different also .Hey um the air ride front suspension did you see the shock not sure might be leaking .I try to get them to replace them never know might
Lol I just left Ryder Rental in Youngstown Ohio. We have a cleaning contract with their Youngstown Rental and we also had one with Ryder Transport in Brookfield Ohio but the original company didn’t want to renew the lease and took it over. But Ryder trucks are maintained very well and it’s a great company with amazing employees.
Check inside the door to see if truck was built in Mexico or North Carolina.
Mexico built trucks use to have issues!!
That's a M.I.L light (malfunction indicator light) more than likely had or has a nox sensor inlet issue. Most common issue in new model cascadia. Simple fix freightliner can pull it and reset it.
Check the Emission records to see if the truck has been refreshed with new filters with emissions. The Cascadia is a good truck however proper servicing is key.
If you like living at the dealership....
I never had a problem with the Cascadia I drove coast to coast and border to border the only waiting was done at shippers and receivers Maintenance is key. However I really liked my T680 Kenworth @@hawkeyetec
It’s an awesome Allison 12 speed transmission. It selects the best gear. You can override by switching to manual by pushing the right lever, outside button and paddle shift. Very decent engine retarder (break). Coming out of an 18 speed Peterbuilt 579, I quickly adjusted to these Cascadias. I truly enjoy driving them. Plenty of Mercedes technology, great comfortable seats, quiet, nice driving. The 2023 I now drive has no dash dials, it is a computerized dash. Very cool, and user friendly with a high tech look. Some drivers find it difficult to adjust. I, on the other hand, quickly adapted and love the technology.
It is not an Allison Transmission. It is a Detroit transmission. Allison has no hand in it.
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Google ALLISON transmission in Cascadia trucks. You will be corrected on your comment.😊
@@renegenereux6475 yes Freightliner puts an Allison in the Cascadia but Allison does not make a 12 speed transmission. You can get the Allison 3414 transmission but it is only a 6spd. Currently there is only 5, 6, and 7 speed options from Allison. There was at one point a 10 speed option that was a short lived and currently discontinued. Now I'm not saying that Allison did not have any input since Detroit and Allison were at one point a partner company (ie. Similar logos) but the DT-12 transmission is by no means a Allison. And yes, I did Google and the only thing you see is about the previously mentioned Allison 3414.
My dad drives those trucks, the transmission is supposed to sound like that since its a DT12 or something like that. That same handle for your engine brakes is how you can manually shift if you have a heavy load.
I just bought the same truck with a 505hp and 309 rears and it has a lot of uphill power with a heavy load. Also the parts are cheapest and its easy to work on. Don't listen to that other crap. This is my second one.
That is the MIL light. Malfunction indicator lamp. It’s usually a nox sensor issue in my experience. Also saw ACM fault after treatment control module.
I work for Penske and they sell their trucks like they bought them,new tires( retreads) new service,and they pm their trucks 2 ways,miles and time,they won’t let a dirty truck go to sale an you can get the service records on the unit.
Good afternoon Justin from cork ireland
Probably regen, I have to run hotshot edt or constantly regen. Seems to be strong motor
They changed knock sensor in mine and def filter good as new so far
Click the triangle 🔺️ when you scroll. It will tell you what fault on the ECM.
If you get a step deck or flat bed you'll need to put a headache rack on the beautiful w9 👍
if check light on and no fault showing it most likely sensor and will go off after day or so
after few times turning truck on and off it should cycle and clear
Run Max Mileage Fuel Borne Catalyst to keep your DPF system clean. Get it tuned by a Pittsburg Power remote tuner.
Hey brother. I drove a 2020 Cascadia for 6 months. Had 400k for miles. I did not care for it one bit. I thought it drove rough and didnt ride nice. The hood mirrors are not in a good location so hard to see. The transmission was jumpy especially in reverse never smooth. The one good thing about that truck though was it did have a Cummins X15.
They come with a hook up for refrigerator, but they don’t necessarily come with a refrigerator
Yay! I made it at the end Lol....but it's still a win 🎉🎉🎉 🤣🤣🤣.
Is an automatic more to operate or easy to get funding to pay for such as a bank loan finances. I always wanted to operate a big rig and travel from coast to coast eat and sleep at truckers restaurant. I am single since I lost my wife and I believe I would really enjoy the open road.
Wouldn't have nothing but a Cascadia!!!!
They don’t call them freight shakers for no reason!!! Put 780k on a 2022 only issue was def pump went out common issue.., check engine light might clear itself once you drive it
I've got a brand new day cab 13000 miles that damn engine light goes off and on no codes!
I rather drive a western star 5700xe with 82”’sleeper. Or pererbilt 579 ultra loft. Cascadia suck they beat the hell out of me and the seats fall apart with 50,000 miles the steering wheel is not centered
If you have any questions about trucks do’s, don’ts, issues, codes, etc. i’m a diesel tech and I live in SC as well (Hampton County area) hit me up. I’d be glad to help or walk you thru whatever. I’m the shop foreman for a big logging company, I used to do side work but haven’t had time lately but I’m always free to talk on the phone. Believe it or not those freightliner plastic trucks with Detroit engine and Detroit transmission are basically the best powertrain out there in my opinion if your gonna keep it stock. If you’re gonna delete it cummins is better/easier to do that. If you’re gonna buy used buy directly from a big company like ryder or penske. They have good service records and cheaper pricing and you know they weren’t abused some what like when u buy from a logger.
Justin that empty spot on the dash is where you put the pic of the wife😅😂
If I was going to buy one it would be a Penske Truck because they have really good Maintenance programs also on their Maintenances.we have three Now all Freightliners M2-106 Dump Trucks.
That check engine could be from a recent Regen. It takes a few hours to go away some time.
Cascadias are cheaper trucks. Those sensors and EGR valves will drive you bats. That's especially true when it shows no faults. Jake's were on the handle for the transmission
Always love the freightliner cascadia trucks the newer ones so amazing trucks that is exciting for you and also they are amazing trucks
You said they're amazing twice.
The engine light is on because it might needs a knock sensor. I just put one in my 2019 freightliner Cascadia.
I had a c15 cat good for going up hill but fuel mph not really good
Hey Justin it could be your coolant sensor. It’s on your reservoir. Sometimes you have to bypass it by using a paperclip that happened to me one time and it wasn’t low on coolant but come to find out it was my coolant sensor on my Reservoir.
Diagnostics screen with all the 3 letter codes. Highlight the triangle one that's just a few lines down.
If its no active faults...the amber check eng light will eventually go off... the truck just needs to cycle an buch if times...
I was Freightliner dealer shop foreman. Dd15 at dt12 is good. If you have any questions I can help!
MPG = $$$ in your pocket from the #1 BIGGEST expense in a Trucking Business ✅
At that mileage your going to need new injector cups at the very least. And rebuild the def system
Those are reliable truck won’t make you break the bank like that old KW
At low speeds it's best to turn off the jake brake.