Jim Pearson Transport receives 200th Freightliner truck

[kscarbel2]

Prime Mover Magazine / August 9, 2015

New South Wales-based, Jim Pearson Transport, has recently taken delivery of its 200th Freightliner truck since its first purchase in 2003.

“Freightliner continues to be my provider of choice because of their consistent performance,” said owner, Jim Pearson. “Our decision to buy from Freightliner 12 years ago was driven by the need to work with a manufacturer that was as committed to driver comfort and tare weight as well as the availability of commonly used componentry and support I receive from my local dealer.”

To mark the milestone, representatives from both Freightliner and truck dealership, Mavin Truck Centre, attended the handover at the company's Port Macquarie headquarters.

“When the order for the 200th truck came in, we knew it was important to come to Port Macquarie and say thank you in person,” said Stephen Downes, General Manager for Freightliner Trucks Australia. "Purchasing 200 trucks, let alone 200 Freightliners in 12 years from the one dealership is a significant achievement for a regional company like Jim Pearson Transport. It demonstrates both the exceptional quality of the Freightliner product and Mavin Truck Centres’ commitment to providing great product support."

Dean Mavin, Dealer Principle of Mavin Truck Centre, added, “Reaching this goal recognises our unwavering focus on exceeding our customers' expectations when they purchase Freightliner vehicles,” he said. “It also highlights Jim’s loyalty and commitment to his local community. A lot of local suppliers have grown as a result of the support they receive from Jim Pearson Transport.”

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[Timmyb]

They used to run a fleet of macks. It wasn't until b-doubles were allowed up the pacific hwy that they switched to them plastic things.

[Superdog]

200 Freightliners??? Is there an adress we can send sympathy cards to?

[kscarbel2]

200 Freightliners??? Is there an adress we can send sympathy cards to?

Knock the brand if you want, but the Mercedes-Benz/Detroit Diesel engines in these trucks are far superior to the Volvo powerplants.

[Superdog]

Knock the brand if you want, but the Mercedes-Benz/Detroit Diesel engines in these trucks are far superior to the Volvo powerplants.

I wouldn't own either,that's why my newest tractor is a '88.

[Dirtymilkman]

Knock the brand if you want, but the Mercedes-Benz/Detroit Diesel engines in these trucks are far superior to the Volvo powerplants.

What is so superior about the Mercedes engines? I always liked the series 60 after ddec1 but what makes these new ones so special. I have friends that work at the freightliner shop and they complain about all the troubles they're having.

[kscarbel2]

What is so superior about the Mercedes engines? I always liked the series 60 after ddec1 but what makes these new ones so special. I have friends that work at the freightliner shop and they complain about all the troubles they're having.

For starters, they have trouble-free Bosch ultra-high pressure (2700 bar) common rail fuel injection. Volvo's injector cup issue has been a nightmare for customers, and a loss of face for both Mack sales and service people to contend with.

For example: http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/32750-mp8-injector-cupsagain/

Please take a moment to read through this: http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/40752-mercedes-benz-launches-2nd-generation-om471-dd13/?hl=om471

If you compare a Volvo FH to a Mercedes-Benz Actros, there really is no comparison..........while the FH is a solid truck, the Actros is clearly superior throughout.

[Dirtymilkman]

Volvo has common rail coming out too. Only time will tell if these "simpler" engines will be better....not a press release. I respect your opinion alot kscarbel

[kscarbel2]

Volvo has common rail coming out too. Only time will tell if these "simpler" engines will be better....not a press release. I respect your opinion alot kscarbel

Scania introduced XPI common rail fuel injection in 2007 for Euro-5, and of course it helps to allow Scania to offer its superb SCR-only Euro-6 (EPA2010) engines which do NOT require a costly VGT or EGR cooler (http://www.scania.com/media/pressreleases/P14402EN.aspx).

Daimler also introduced (Bosch) X-Pulse (ACRS) common rail fuel injection in 2007 with the DD13.

Now, eight years later, Volvo still hasn't begun fitting common rail on US market engines.

In the global market, Volvo finally did begin using common rail for Euro-6 in 2013, six years after everyone else.

Apparently, Volvo has a problem switching its older engine platforms over from unit pump to common rail for the U.S. market (EPA2010). As cheap as Volvo is, and having a strong idea of the warranty bills they're paying Mack brand distributors for unit pump injection issues, they'd be saving a lot of money if they were fitting (could fit) common rail injection.

[HeavyGunner]

What is so superior about the Mercedes engines? I always liked the series 60 after ddec1 but what makes these new ones so special. I have friends that work at the freightliner shop and they complain about all the troubles they're having.

The dd15 is waaaaaay more reliable than the series60 with dpf, and has a noticeable power gain over the 60 even when rated at the same hp. I can't speak for new Mercedes engines but we finally got rid of our last one and the guys couldn't be happier they were gone. They really lacked power and seemed to not have any torque. As soon as you put that engine under load that engine would drop off so fast if you weren't familiar with it you looked like a rookie driver because you had to drop so many gears. Now granted the engine likely would've done better like all of our engines would with the proper transmission for our application. We do lots of off-roading and haul heavy with 10 speeds. The only truck that is ok not great with 10sp is our spare tractor with a c15 but no one wants to drive it because it has a crummy auto shift in it which gets you stuck or powers out on hills and gets you stuck.