Hey everyone,

I’m currently planning to expand my business and looking to purchase 5 trucks (2+ ton / heavy-duty) mainly for long-haul transportation.

Right now, I’m considering Freightliner Cascadia, but I’m still open to suggestions. I’d really appreciate some real-world feedback from those of you running fleets or driving long distances regularly.

My main concerns are:

• Reliability (less downtime is critical)
• Fuel efficiency (long-haul costs matter a lot)
• Driver comfort (since these will be on the road most of the time)
• Maintenance & parts availability

From what I’ve seen so far, models like Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, Kenworth T680, and Peterbilt 579 seem to be popular for long-haul fleets . But I’d rather hear from people actually running them day to day.



So I’d like to ask:

• If you were buying 5 trucks for long-haul today, what would you choose?
• Any brands/models you would avoid?
• How important is dealer/service network in your experience?

This is a pretty big investment for me, so I want to make the right call the first time.

Thanks in advance — appreciate any insights 🙏