{"id":1590,"date":"2021-05-04T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=1590"},"modified":"2021-06-16T01:59:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T06:59:19","slug":"best-freightliner-day-cab-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/best-freightliner-day-cab-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Best Freightliner Day Cab Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most truckers commonly say that having a Freightliner truck is worth one\u2019s salt. It is one of the top semi-truck brands in the US today. It ranks on top because of few good reasons. Freightliner trucks are built to haul all types of loads. They have a very powerful engine design ranging from 300 to 600 horsepower. Their day cab trucks are aerodynamic and fuel-efficient. Plus, they have a lower price tag than Kenworth and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/28\/best-peterbilt-sleeper-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peterbilt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a brief history of the Freightliner brand and the top 3 best Freightliner day cab trucks in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#history\"> A Brief History of Freightliner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best\"> The Best Freightliner Day Cab Trucks<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best1\"> Freightliner M2 112<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best2\"> Freightliner 112 SD<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#best3\"> Freightliner Cascadia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"history\"><strong>A Brief History of Freightliner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consolidated Freightways (CF) was founded in Portland, Oregon in the year 1929. After a year, its founder, Leland James, set up Freightways Manufacturing as a division of CF to manufacture semi-trucks. Such a CF division was tasked to produce longer trailers that meet the stringent laws among the different US States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freightways began manufacturing semi-trucks in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/freightliner.com\/timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1930<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and branded them under the \u201cFreightliner\u201d name. In 1942, Freightways Manufacturing changed its name to Freightliner Corporation. The new name marked the debut of its all-aluminum day cab truck. It was the Freightliner Model 600 dubbed as the \u201cshovel nose.\u201d This is because the front of the day cab looked like the back of a coal shovel. In 1950, Freightliner launched its 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sleeper cab called the \u201cEastern Freightliner.\u201d It was a B42 tractor designed to haul a 35-foot trailer. This was followed by the WF64 model featuring the 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overhead sleeper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1954, Freightliner stopped manufacturing shovel nose day cabs. The brand introduced a new line of flatter and taller white Freightliner designs. With a 50-feet loading space, Freightliner introduced the WFT 4X4 Mountaineer tractor. In 1958, this day cab design was tilted 90 degrees to easily allow truckers direct access to the engine. Fast forward, it was in 1984 that Freightliner started offering customized designs. This is to help customers configure their trucks according to their needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1987, Freightliner launched the FLD day cab equipped with a 112\u201d or 120\u201d bumper-to-back cab (BBC). It became North America\u2019s best-selling truck during that time. Five years after, a 70\u201d sleeper was integrated into the FLD120 day cab. In 2002, Freightliner introduced the M2 business class Coronado day cab. It is a conventional day cab for long hauls and vocational use. 2008 marked the launch of Freightliner\u2019s flagship model, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/24\/2016-freightliner-cascadia-worth-buying\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cascadia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a new generation of Class 8 trucks optimized for fuel efficiency, reliability, and safety. Today, Freightliner continues to innovate in truck technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"131\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"best\"><strong>The Best Freightliner Day Cab Trucks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best1\">Freightliner M2 112<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Freightliner M2 112 day cab is a vocational semi-truck with an engine horsepower of 260 to 505. It is designed to meet the most demanding hauls with measurable results. Such a day cab model has a clear back cab platform allowing flexibility of trailer designs needed for specific loads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using innovative robotics, the M2 112 has a durable and precise engine design. It features a SmartPlex\u00ae\u00a0electrical system with smart switches eliminating the need to remove the dashboard when installing. It also features a ServiceLink diagnostic tool for easy and quick repairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aluminum cab has low step-in for easy entry and exit. The inside of the cab provides plenty of room for a trucker to freely move and stand. A 2,500 square-inch windshield gives truck drivers a clear view of the open road. It is also tinted to prevent glare from obstructing the truck driver\u2019s view.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The M2 112 boasts the tightest turning radius among day cab trucks. With a set-back front axle and swept-back front fender, it can have a wheel cut of up to 55 degrees.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best2\">Freightliner 112 SD<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Freightliner 112 SD day cab is bodied up to work on bulk hauling, snow plowing, etc. With an engine horsepower between 350 and 600, it features a 112\u201d bumper-to-back cab (BBC) with set-back <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/08\/single-vs-tandem-day-cabs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">axles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The 112 SD day cab has a 10-speed Eaton Fuller manual transmission and can haul up to 210,000 pounds. Its front axle has a rating of 12,000 pounds, while its back axle has a rating of 40,000 pounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also has a bright-finished steel grille, dual hood-mounted air intakes, and an ergonomic wrap-around dashboard. The 112 SD day cab can have a wheel cut of up to 50 degrees. Its hood can be tilted 90 degrees for easy engine access.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best3\">Freightliner Cascadia<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cascadia is the flagship model of Freightliner Corporation. Launched in 2008, it\u2019s the modern generation of Class 8 trucks. The Cascadia day cab was designed to optimize fuel efficiency, reliability, and safety. It has an engine horsepower between 350 to 600.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cascadia works best on highway driving. With an advanced aerodynamic design, it boosts fuel efficiency by slicing air resistance. The Integrated Detroit Powertrain (IDP) works together with the transmission to form a single power unit for heavy and long hauls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its in-truck satellite communication terminal allows the driver to turn off the loud beeping sound during sleep time. The interior also has enhanced insulation to cut noise from the outside. With an extendable block-out visor and better tractor suspension, the Cascadia day cab gives a better ride.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cascadia also offers enough room for comfortable movement. A bigger front windshield, swivel front seats, and improved airflow vents give truck drivers a superb hauling experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just some of the popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/semi-trucks-for-sale\/freightliner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semi trucks from Freightliner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But before you purchase a new model for your fleet, you might want to check the best deals in the market today at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UsedVending<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Browse our range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/semi-trucks-for-sale\/day-cab-semi-trucks\/freightliner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freightliner day cabs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call our team on <\/span><a href=\"tel:6017498424\"><b>(601) 749-8424<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for immediate assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy trucking!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most truckers commonly say that having a Freightliner truck is worth one\u2019s salt. It is one of the top semi-truck brands in the US today. It ranks on top because of few good reasons. Freightliner trucks are built to haul all types of loads. They have a very powerful engine [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":191,"featured_media":1594,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[102],"tags":[574,573,505,163,495,571,572,496],"class_list":["post-1590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-semi-truck","tag-best-freightliner-day-cab-trucks","tag-best-freightliner-trucks","tag-day-cab","tag-day-cab-trucks","tag-freightliner","tag-freightliner-day-cab","tag-freightliner-day-cab-trucks","tag-freightliner-trucks"],"modified_by":"Titus Asher","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/191"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1590"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2007,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1590\/revisions\/2007"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}