Seated Into A Fifth Truck In 14 Months!

After stepping into a 2020 Freightliner (my 4th truck in 15 months) in April, I've been moved into a new, not just new to me, but "new" Volvo. A couple of weeks ago I brought my Freightliner to our home terminal for routine maintenance. They told me the shop was a little backed up and it would take at least a week to get my truck back. They offered me another truck to keep me moving, and I said sure. Knowing what I know about moving from one truck to another already, even a temp, I decided to move ALL of my belongings out and into the temporary truck.

Two days later they called me and asked how I liked the truck. I said I liked it OK and was still getting used to it but I really like the ****pit area/setup. They asked if I'd like to stay in that truck. I said if it means I don't have to move everything out and back into another truck - SURE!

Anyway, I'm enjoying driving around in a new Volvo (which will remain nameless) and am still very, very happy I chose Veriha as the company to launch my trucking career. This relationship continues to be mutually beneficial and rewarding.

On that note, I have other good news to share which I will share in another thread.

Those Volvos are like the Cadillac of semi's.

Wow, congrats on the brand new truck Bill! I don't have anything to compare it to but I like our Volvos.

Those Volvos are like the Cadillac of semi's.

Guy, do you have experience in a Frightliner? If so, what is it about the Volvo that you like compared to the Frightliner?

In the Volvo, I like the steering wheel column because it has near infinite adjustability including tilt. I like the engine (transmition really) brakes as they seem to have a wider more finely tuned ra ge they iterate in, and I like the refrigerator, it's larger. Also, the hood mirrors sit higher which allow me to sit lower in my seated position making it more comfortable for me.

In the freightliner, I like the room inside and the windshield view better.

Those Volvos are like the Cadillac of semi's.

Guy, do you have experience in a Frightliner? If so, what is it about the Volvo that you like compared to the Frightliner?

Bill, I just missed you at the Marinette yard today, bummer! I was asked to drive the student you dropped off to the hotel.

Oh yeah? I know they were short on cars while we were there. I tried to get one for him.

Bill, I just missed you at the Marinette yard today, bummer! I was asked to drive the student you dropped off to the hotel.

Yeah they are. I ended up giving the one I had to two students. The next day I was given a different one so I could drive someone down to our Gary yard to recover a truck.

Wow. That's a jaunt. Was it 1234 or 1237?

Yeah they are. I ended up giving the one I had to two students. The next day I was given a different one so I could drive someone down to our Gary yard to recover a truck.

1237. Bonus: the Envoy I drove doesn't have cruise control! 😁