Volvo Vs Freightliner

If giving a choice which would you choose, and why? I've checked their web and it seems both have several options. I'm guessing most companies don't buy the top option. Would that be a good question to ask?

Thanks

I think it's a matter of preference. for example volvos tend to not be set up well for teaming or long term passengers in terms of storage but the trucks are lighter and somewhat nicer.

I just passed my roadtest and one of the DMs let me look at a couple truck options they have. I trained in a freightliner but they don't have any of those available unless I find someone who wants to trade. I did roadtest in one of the new 2016 Volvos (this one had the temp fix done, don't worry) and it was pretty nice. had a little less storage in sleeper area but also had more storage up front to make up for it... and it's lighter. He also let me look at an international that was about to be serviced, was someone elses truck but just for purpose of getting an idea of what they look like. it had more storage in back but way little in front and the amount in back wasn't much more than volvo. the frightliner i trained in had a lot more storage in back and about avg in front. I have yet to see the inside of a pete or kenn though so no comments on those.

overall you really need to see them in person and figure out your needs I think.

When the dm asked what I liked of the choices I said the volvo, now the question is is the one I might get gonna look the same as the one I tested in...

The freightliner will ride better than the Volvo but it's impossible to beat the Volvo in backing due to its killer steering angle. I've driven both and both are decent trucks but I'll take the bigger space and better ride over a tighter steering truck. I'll get the truck where I need it to go, for the other 10.5 hours a day that I'm in the seat, comfort comes first.

Thanks, I've never ridden in any. I see more Freightliners, and seems O/O have peterbuilt. As sleeper space I've seen both with 72 inch and bottom bunk as a table. The Volvo looks to have dash controls handy. Is there a norm that companies buy? On their web I see interiors with built in refrigerators, and microwave ovens.

I love my volvo. I like the steering/backing and the bevy of storage cabinets. However, a freightliner has more space overall with less storage.

At my company all trucks have condo double bunks but of our 3 options, the volvo had the smallest sleeper and the Internationals have the largest ones... Cascadias are almost as big as the Internationals.

Thanks Sue D, Did you have a choice? Or this is your truck? Any amenities in your Volvo? A company I'm interested in have Volvo with apu.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.