Freightliner customers are now offered the TruckTraining program free of charge with every Cascadia model sold.
The program is delivered by the same TruckTraining team that provides instruction for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and selected Fuso models, providing customers with the know-how to maximise the benefits of the advanced technology in their truck.
Sales, Marketing and Operations Vice President at Daimler Truck, Andrew Assimo, says the training offers savings to the bottom line of customers’ operations.
“We are proud to offer the TruckTraining service to our customers because we know it translates into real-world savings,” Mr Assimo said.
“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 the advanced technology that can help 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,” Mercedes-Benz Trucks Head of National Truck Sales in Australia, Gary Parker said.
“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.”
The training aims to equip drivers with a better understanding of some of the technical features offered in the Cascadia, whether they’re new to the brand or existing customers.
One example is the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM) built into the Detroit DT12 Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), which is unlocked when a driver engages cruise control.
IPM enables the truck to read topographic route data and precise GPS location to maximise fuel economy. The transmission knows exactly when to select neutral and coast, when to hold a gear and when to use the engine brake.
The Cascadia is available with the latest 13-litre and 16-litre Detroit engines that combine advanced technology with legendary durability, mated to either a manual or AMT gearbox.
Freightliner TruckTraining is available to operators across Australia and can be tailored to specific fleets for maximum effectiveness.
