The Freightliner Cascadia introduced new technology into the conventional truck class in Australia in 2019, including a raft of features to help customers save fuel and improve their bottom line.
Now new buyers have the chance to squeeze every last drop out of that technology with free access to the TruckTraining product training program.
The same team already provides training for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and select Fuso models.
“We are proud to offer the TruckTraining service to our customers because we know it translates into real-world savings,” said Daimler Truck sales, marketing and operations vice president, Andrew Assimo,
“Actros and Shogun customers have told us that they see improvements after our team has spent some time with their drivers, so we are thrilled that Cascadia customers will be able to realise the same benefits.”
TruckTraining is not designed to teach customers how to drive a truck, but instead help them to maximise the benefits of technology that can help drivers save fuel and reduce fatigue.
“Anyone can step into a Cascadia and get good fuel economy, but to get really great fuel economy it pays to understand some of the features that really help save those extra litres, said Mercedes-Benz Trucks head of national truck sales in Australia, Gary Parker
“The Cascadia is not a traditional American truck. You don’t need to rev it hard. You can let the torque do the work, which means the truck will accelerate better and save fuel at the same time.”
Daimler Truck said there are specific technical features drivers may not have experienced yet because they might not be available with other conventional trucks the driver has been piloting.
One such feature for trucks fitted with the Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) is the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM), which is unlocked when the driver engages cruise control.
IPM enables the truck to read topographic route data and its precise GPS location to maximise fuel economy. For example, it knows exactly when to select neutral and coast, when to hold on to a gear and not change up just before the crest of a hill and when to use the engine brake.
The Cascadia is available with advanced 13-litre and 16-litre Detroit engines that combine advanced technology with legendary durability and are available with manual or AMT gearboxes.
Freightliner TruckTraining is available to single operators and fleets across Australia. Training programs can be tailored for specific fleets for maximum effectiveness.
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