FlowBelow Gains Standard Position on Freightliner Cascadia
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced its locking aerodynamic wheel cover will become standard on all Freightliner Cascadia trucks Jan. 1.
November 20, 2020DTNA, Navistar Announce Voluntary Safety Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported it administered almost 900 safety recalls in 2019, affecting more than 38 million vehicles. Two recent voluntary safety recalls illustrate the kinds of issues truck makers are adjusting to and how the agency is overseeing those efforts.
Freightliner Cascadia Adds Midroof Sleepers
Daimler Trucks North America announced that its refreshed Freightliner Cascadia model will add midroof sleeper berths for regional overnight haul applications and segments such as bulk haul and flatbeds.
September 26, 2017Production of New Freightliner Cascadia Ramps Up
Freightliner Trucks has ramped up production of its updated Cascadia model and has begun to roll out additional variations and options for the truck.
NHTSA Upgrades Investigation Into Freightliner Cascadia Wiper Motor Failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded an ongoing preliminary investigation into windshield wiper motor failures on a potential 193,000 2015-16 Freightliner Cascadias.
Exterior Views of New Cascadia
A quick walkaround captures the look of the front end of the new Cascadia unveiled by Freightliner on Sept. 1. (Video by Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 13, 2016Cascadia's e-Coast Feature
During the unveiling of the new Cascadia, Freightliner's e-Coast feature was demonstrated, in which the transmission goes to neutral and RPMs fall to idle to retain road speed. (Video by Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 13, 2016DTNA Unveils New Freightliner Cascadia
The glitzy grand entrance of Daimler Trucks North American President Martin Daum as Freightliner unveiled its new Cascadia Sept. 1, 2016. (Video by Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 13, 2016Freightliner Updates Cascadia; Boosts Connectivity, Efficiency
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Freightliner Trucks unveiled its new Cascadia model that executives said features major advancements in connectivity and fuel efficiency over the current version. (See video.)
Update: Freightliner Says New Cascadia Offers Fuel Gains, Connectivity Advancements
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Freightliner Trucks unveiled its nearly completely redesigned Cascadia tractor here that executives said is up to 8% more fuel efficient over the current Evolution model and features major advancements in a number of other key areas.