I like the way you drive your Volvo, very safe & always having both hands on the wheel. I wish I could learn from you if I ever decide to be a truck driver. Thank you for your driving stories.
Hello Mr provest hope you are having a great and blessed and safe travels out there today enjoyed the video until next time God bless you from Paris Texas
The "powerbutton" on I shift shifter does not affect the power of the engine, it is how the clutch operates when you for example reverse into a dock or connect a trailer, then the clutch is more direct to give power. Nice videos, I drive the ancestor to that truck in Sweden, a Volvo FH460hp with a 12 speed I shift and I-SEE automatic crusie control. Boxtruck and a dolly and trailer grossing 141 095 lbs and its working great. So remember, the powerbutton is only how the clutch work, nothing to do with some extra power. //Martin Gothenburg Sweden
I have driven both 2020 cacadia and now currently driving 2021 Volvo 760. I gotta say volvo is better choice if I was to buy one. Let's compare little bit. Volvo has excellent big mirrors easy to see when turning or backing up you can see all round. Secondly volvo ride is very smooth compared to the cacadia. You enjoy it while driving it. Cascadia is more stiff. Third the volvo has better fuel consumption than cascadia. For example I will tell you in kms if I drive the cacadia from full to empty can get up to 2500 kms which is pretty good compared to the previous generations. The volvo you can get easy 3500 kms cuz the tanks are bigger. Fourth Volvo is easy to drive and back up...you can turn any angle that you like...cacadia Is a little hard. Five d13 is way better than the dd15 Detroit on the cascadia. So overall volvo is best bet.
I hope the mpg improve, coz I'm disappointed in your numbers. With that rear end, and 20yrs advancement, I was hoping you would be at 10+mpg. I have a 1998 Volvo D12 mated to a 10spd eaton w/ 3.90 rears and I cruise at 59-63mph (14-15.5K rpm's) ---- this is getting me 8.5+mpg in the northeast /Shenandoah's. I gross about 70K lbs on my runs. You numbers are not very encouraging given the carrying costs of a new truck.
Kinda got myself in trouble I work for a major carrier and told my boss that when the safety people and bean counters want to make rules they need to make them from behind a wheel not a desk; talk about angry people
I have 2019Freightliner Cascadia and calculate by hand and my MPG on the display is off 0.5-0.8 showing more My lifetime so far is 8.6 MPG My average speed is on cruise control 65 MPH So I'm not driving for efficiency Truck and trailer have full aerodynamic package Super single on the truck Regular tires on the trailer With a load around 30k pounds Midwest run I get 9+MPG I have DD16 Detroit 600 HP 2150 torque DT12 Automated transmission with predicted speed up before the hill and other things And I have much better MPG than what you talking about My average load on the box is 40 000 + all the time I also had demo 2020 Volvo VNL 860 with Volvo engine 500 HP 1750 torque drow for two weeks and my average was by hand calculation 7.4 MPG
Nice thx for update. Im rly annoyed by the companies saying all the time in % of how they improve their fuel economy not saying any straight numbers what so ever.. wannit to check mack anthem 2020 vs volvo vnl 860 but i guess i gotta search quite for that info.. so yea thx
I don’t get it. Truckers get 7-9mpg pulling 40,000 lbs totaling 70k. I drive a F450 pulling a 7,000 trailer and get 9ish. If the numbers worked I should get 12+...
I'm only averaging 5.6 mpg. I mostly drive 75mph. Now, I had a volvo 2017 drove the same way. Average 7.6 I've also had a Peterbilt and average 7.0 I have it set on D 12 EE. Extra efficient. I do amazon and most loads weight about 15,000 lbs. Help
Hi mate i am new to ur channel all my trucks have dash cams i drive a very old ford truck it gose like a bat out of hell & i drive nights more then days take care on the high ways flash Gordon
Why you can't believe? Those cube shapes cabover trucks has no stability and good aerodynamic without a hood and small surface area. That's why on high speeds they have huge risk about rolling out easily. Simple physics. How wide and big your surface are, you will be more durable and less likely fall. As soon as EU won't increase their roads width, they won't have conventional trucks and the speed limit will be 56 miles max. Don't forget EU trucks made for medium length trips and maneuverability against tight roads. NA trucks made for longer roads and speed.
The main reason for 55 mph speed limit for trucks in EU is Fuel Economy and Safety due to their Cube Cab Over Design and very short wheelbase / High maneuverability design
Freightliner and Peterbilt slow on the hill huh that's some good information right there I was looking at the Volvo but the price tag which I don't know I am assuming it is very high The only other truck than a Volvo vnl 860 that I would buy as in a situation of Shut Up And Take My Money would be a Western Star 5700 XE I've driven day cab Volvos with the I shift 12 speed transmission it did not fuck around it grab gears and hauled ass and bobtail forget about it grab a gear Jump Up 3 grab another gear Jump Up 3 and no time you were at cruising speed I have driven 2018 Freightliner day cab not to impress but a hell of a lot better than a fucking International lt625 day cab International was worse as far as wide quality and performance compared to the fucking Freightliner but Volvo smack the shit out of both of them I used to do a local run with mail and you know how time-sensitive that is that is fucking go go go. My biggest concern is EGR cooler stuff like that on a D13 I know the Detroit engines a little too well if you get where I'm going with that but at least the EGR coolers on top of the engine a lot less labor to deal with maybe the D13 has changed where they place things but a dd15 dd13 water pump stupid easy to get to EGR cooler like I said stupid easy to get to I also I don't know if this is fact or not but I heard that Detroit Diesel has a turbo compound option just like Volvo's D13 I don't know about that but if it does oh shit Anyhow if y'all got any useful information slam the keys on the keyboard and let me know I'm not really a fan boy I just want performance and minimal downtime
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 So many of the 860s and 780s I see advertised online at dealers say "spec for maximum fuel economy" but they have a 3.08 final drive. I would imagine a 2.47 is not the same on hills but helps with a lower cruise rpm for better economy. Thoughts?
Mike Schmidt most dealers don’t have a clue on how to order trucks. Stick with the 2.47 rear end. One dealer told me this is how they order all there trucks with 3.08. I had to school them......
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 that was my thought too. I am also leaning toward the 6x2 option that I see offered on the Volvo website. I've never seen one at a dealership though.
Hey, interesting vids. Me, an ex UK, over the road drive but always a fan of US trucks. You have a lot more space, in every way but hey (not a criticism because of your extra length) you do need parking lessons
I like the way you drive your Volvo, very safe & always having both hands on the wheel. I wish I could learn from you if I ever decide to be a truck driver. Thank you for your driving stories.
I like how you focus on what's truly important. Safety, comfort, and ease of operation.
Great insight thanks again
I got screwed on plating by a few days so I'm taking delivery later this month. Living vicariously through you for now.
After researching all of these different trucks out there I'd have to say that the Volvo is winning me over.
If your into making money it sure is
I agree
Hello Mr provest hope you are having a great and blessed and safe travels out there today enjoyed the video until next time God bless you from Paris Texas
The "powerbutton" on I shift shifter does not affect the power of the engine, it is how the clutch operates when you for example reverse into a dock or connect a trailer, then the clutch is more direct to give power.
Nice videos, I drive the ancestor to that truck in Sweden, a Volvo FH460hp with a 12 speed I shift and I-SEE automatic crusie control. Boxtruck and a dolly and trailer grossing 141 095 lbs and its working great.
So remember, the powerbutton is only how the clutch work, nothing to do with some extra power.
//Martin Gothenburg Sweden
The "powerbutton" affect the engine and the transmission, not only the clutch. You should read facts before commenting.
What an amazing machine. Nice breakdown of the MPG and features.
A truck with Hill-A-Bility. Nice
Thanks for the update!
Sure is quiet..👍👍
I have driven both
2020 cacadia and now currently driving 2021 Volvo 760. I gotta say volvo is better choice if I was to buy one. Let's compare little bit. Volvo has excellent big mirrors easy to see when turning or backing up you can see all round. Secondly volvo ride is very smooth compared to the cacadia. You enjoy it while driving it. Cascadia is more stiff. Third the volvo has better fuel consumption than cascadia. For example I will tell you in kms if I drive the cacadia from full to empty can get up to 2500 kms which is pretty good compared to the previous generations. The volvo you can get easy 3500 kms cuz the tanks are bigger. Fourth Volvo is easy to drive and back up...you can turn any angle that you like...cacadia Is a little hard. Five d13 is way better than the dd15 Detroit on the cascadia. So overall volvo is best bet.
I still own my Cascadia although I have not driven it in a year and a half but I agree
No issues with your d13?
I hope the mpg improve, coz I'm disappointed in your numbers. With that rear end, and 20yrs advancement, I was hoping you would be at 10+mpg.
I have a 1998 Volvo D12 mated to a 10spd eaton w/ 3.90 rears and I cruise at 59-63mph (14-15.5K rpm's) ---- this is getting me 8.5+mpg in the northeast /Shenandoah's. I gross about 70K lbs on my runs.
You numbers are not very encouraging given the carrying costs of a new truck.
10 mpg lol I get around 7-8.7 driving nyc Tristate
I used to average 9mpg in a 2010 prostar eagle with a 9 speed manual and a cummins isx15. I figure thats pretty impressive with that setup
I was getting about the same in my '09 Prostar with ISX and 9 converted to 13spd.
He also drives aVolvo so go check him out he has been in it since December 2018
Kinda got myself in trouble I work for a major carrier and told my boss that when the safety people and bean counters want to make rules they need to make them from behind a wheel not a desk; talk about angry people
I have 2019Freightliner Cascadia and calculate by hand and my MPG on the display is off 0.5-0.8
showing more
My lifetime so far is 8.6 MPG
My average speed is on cruise control 65 MPH
So I'm not driving for efficiency
Truck and trailer have full aerodynamic package
Super single on the truck
Regular tires on the trailer
With a load around 30k pounds Midwest run I get 9+MPG
I have DD16 Detroit 600 HP 2150 torque
DT12 Automated transmission with predicted speed up before the hill and other things
And I have much better MPG than what you talking about
My average load on the box is 40 000 + all the time
I also had demo 2020 Volvo VNL 860 with Volvo engine 500 HP 1750 torque drow for two weeks and my average was by hand calculation 7.4 MPG
Nice thx for update. Im rly annoyed by the companies saying all the time in % of how they improve their fuel economy not saying any straight numbers what so ever.. wannit to check mack anthem 2020 vs volvo vnl 860 but i guess i gotta search quite for that info.. so yea thx
Still running your dd16.? Any changes?
I wish it was in hybrid .does Volvo make trucks in hybrid???
What’s the difference between EE+ and E mode on cruise control?
Outstanding! nice machine BTW!! the VED13tc way to go
Esse volvo VnL éé uma nave!!
Pro trick : you can watch movies at InstaFlixxer. Been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Kylen Cannon yea, I have been using instaflixxer for since december myself :D
What MPG your quarterly IFTA shows.
Thats the best way for me to track fuel economy.
PS> I do envy your wagon/truck
Sorry if I missed it in the video but I was reading comments. Is this the d13 or Cummins engine
I don’t get it. Truckers get 7-9mpg pulling 40,000 lbs totaling 70k. I drive a F450 pulling a 7,000 trailer and get 9ish. If the numbers worked I should get 12+...
I have seen as high as 12.8....as low as 6.9
I'm only averaging 5.6 mpg.
I mostly drive 75mph.
Now, I had a volvo 2017 drove the same way. Average 7.6
I've also had a Peterbilt and average 7.0
I have it set on D 12 EE. Extra efficient. I do amazon and most loads weight about 15,000 lbs. Help
I was also pulling Amazon going 75 averaging over 9 with a trailer 12 bobtail
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 so some things is wrong with this Volvo because I'm only averaging 5.6 mpg. Could it be the gear ratio?
Very well could be. What gear ratio is it? Should be on the door sticker
Hello all my fellow Australian truck drivers G’ day mates!
Hi mate i am new to ur channel all my trucks have dash cams i drive a very old ford truck it gose like a bat out of hell & i drive nights more then days take care on the high ways flash Gordon
What is your rear axle ratio? What rpm at 65 mph? Thanks for the info.
Also what does it weight full or fuel/def gear and you lol.
2:47 rear ...1100 at 65 mph....33k truck and trailer fuel of fuel ...twin 150 tanks
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 Awesome thanks! What does the truck weight by itself?
The grapevine is the mountain drive I think your talking about.
Hey What’s The Weight Of The Vehicle By Itself With No Trailer?
Where can I get a hat cam
Hey can you share what is your IFTA mpg? That’s the best way to really compare.
7.5% grade for 30 miles at 45 mph? In California? Where was this at?
Gary Pollard yea I’ve never seen a 30 mile grade. Ay e he’s talking about the long us upgrade on the way to Vegas on i15
I can't believe that trucks are allowed to travel unto 70 or+ MPH in the USA in the UK and Europe were restricted to 56 mph
brian wheway most company trucks are governed at 65mph
Why you can't believe? Those cube shapes cabover trucks has no stability and good aerodynamic without a hood and small surface area. That's why on high speeds they have huge risk about rolling out easily. Simple physics. How wide and big your surface are, you will be more durable and less likely fall. As soon as EU won't increase their roads width, they won't have conventional trucks and the speed limit will be 56 miles max.
Don't forget EU trucks made for medium length trips and maneuverability against tight roads. NA trucks made for longer roads and speed.
Speed kills.
Mass X velocity = Carnage.
Simple physics.
The main reason for 55 mph speed limit for trucks in EU is Fuel Economy and Safety due to their Cube Cab Over Design and very short wheelbase / High maneuverability design
Freightliner and Peterbilt slow on the hill huh that's some good information right there I was looking at the Volvo but the price tag which I don't know I am assuming it is very high
The only other truck than a Volvo vnl 860 that I would buy as in a situation of Shut Up And Take My Money would be a Western Star 5700 XE
I've driven day cab Volvos with the I shift 12 speed transmission it did not fuck around it grab gears and hauled ass and bobtail forget about it grab a gear Jump Up 3 grab another gear Jump Up 3 and no time you were at cruising speed
I have driven 2018 Freightliner day cab not to impress but a hell of a lot better than a fucking International lt625 day cab International was worse as far as wide quality and performance compared to the fucking Freightliner but Volvo smack the shit out of both of them
I used to do a local run with mail and you know how time-sensitive that is that is fucking go go go.
My biggest concern is EGR cooler stuff like that on a D13 I know the Detroit engines a little too well if you get where I'm going with that but at least the EGR coolers on top of the engine a lot less labor to deal with maybe the D13 has changed where they place things but a dd15 dd13 water pump stupid easy to get to EGR cooler like I said stupid easy to get to I also I don't know if this is fact or not but I heard that Detroit Diesel has a turbo compound option just like Volvo's D13 I don't know about that but if it does oh shit
Anyhow if y'all got any useful information slam the keys on the keyboard and let me know I'm not really a fan boy I just want performance and minimal downtime
First comment - I love the way she sounds in power mode !!
How do you like the automatic transmission.Im thinking about going back out on the road & the truck that's open has the automatic transmission.
Love it. I will never shift again
Kevin Daniels once u gonna drive after that I bet u, u never ever gonna like manual.
Also fuel efficient, these days they upgrade all towards fuel economy so those automatics dont give a damn and do their job rly good.
Can you tell me,
How many do you get salary for one month?
does your truck have all the l2 autonomous - lane assist, collision avoidance etc
yes
What horsepower does that truck have?
liter / 5km highway.... nothing else
What’s the rear ratio on this one?
2:47
What is your final drive ratio? 3.08?
2:47
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 So many of the 860s and 780s I see advertised online at dealers say "spec for maximum fuel economy" but they have a 3.08 final drive. I would imagine a 2.47 is not the same on hills but helps with a lower cruise rpm for better economy. Thoughts?
Mike Schmidt most dealers don’t have a clue on how to order trucks. Stick with the 2.47 rear end. One dealer told me this is how they order all there trucks with 3.08. I had to school them......
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 that was my thought too. I am also leaning toward the 6x2 option that I see offered on the Volvo website. I've never seen one at a dealership though.
What's the sweet spot for this Truck? 50-65mph?
Mi no comprende. Mi no read English.
I would like to trade my new freightliner in for one of those Volvo’s this truck has no power even empty.
i never liked it always Volvo truck my fav from old style to the new one
Hey, interesting vids. Me, an ex UK, over the road drive but always a fan of US trucks. You have a lot more space, in every way but hey (not a criticism because of your extra length) you do need parking lessons
lol
first!!! hahaha!!