After a difficult two years for the trucking industry, United States Freight Transportation is forecast to increase by 24% in 2022. But in order to do so, the industry needs to ensure that they have enough vehicles on the road to meet the ever-growing demands. Semi-trucks have thus skyrocketed in popularity recently, and these massive 18-wheelers responsible for hauling heavy loads are being driven off the lot at a rapid pace. The following new models have been released to help truckers once again regain their footing on the supply and delivery chain.
Freightliner Cascadia 2022
The Freightliner Cascadia has been referred to in the past as the most advanced semi-truck on the highways today. Freightliners are undoubtedly the most popular commercial truck (including but not limited to the best Volvo trucks) among American truckers in 2022, and this is due to the reliability and relatively low cost of these vehicles. The 2022 Cascadia gives drivers day, sleeper, and crew cab options, emphasizing the spacious nature of the average Freightliner.
According to the average trucker, another excellent feature of the Cascadia 2022 is the ease at which basic maintenance can be performed on the commercial vehicle. There’s no need to pay exorbitant rates for mechanics and to take the vehicle off the road for long periods of time. Checking fluid levels and cleaning oil is simple under the hood of a Cascadia, while the interface also provides drivers with information such as the expiration date of gas and whether it needs replacing or not. Expired gas can cause long term damage, so it’s imperative it’s checked before hitting the road. All these maintenance practices are hugely important to maintaining a commercial vehicle as a highly priced asset, especially in the trucking industry.
Kenworth T680
Kenworth refers to the T680 as the next gen in commercial long-haul trucking, calling the newest model the most aerodynamic truck they’ve ever produced. A few of the biggest selling points of the T680 are the fact that Kenworth looked to make the engine easier-to-service for the maintenance issues mentioned above, and that the truck has components with a longer lifespan than average.
Essential Trucking Concerns
These are important factors for any owner-operator or fleet manager looking to invest in a semi-truck. The upturn of the industry in 2022 will rely on vehicles that are high performance and low maintenance, as this ensures they spend the majority of their time on the road.