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Keep Your Hands on the Wheel?

Having eyes on the road and hands on the wheel means fewer accidents. So we designed Cascadia’s steering wheel with built-in switches. All the cruise control switches are on one side. On the other side, your thumb will find the marker light interrupter for courtesy flashes, the engine brake on/off switch, and the Message Center toggle switch.

See the Road Ahead

The improved sight lines and the extended windshield give the cab an unparalleled look at the road in front of the truck. From the second you sit in the cab, you’ll feel safer and more confident than ever before. The Cascadia’s dramatic sight lines provide you with visibility that will allow you to better see your surroundings and operate your truck safely.

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If You Can’t See My Mirrors…

Cascadia’s mirrors give the truck fantastic sight lines. They’re big, aerodynamic, won’t shake, and have built-in heaters to keep them free of frost and fog. And forget fender mirrors: standard hood mirrors have a stable, metal base so you can see alongside the truck. Plus, all the mirrors have a fold-away feature in case they get grazed or knocked.

Through the Paces: Watch as our engineers abuse the Cascadia to prove it’s one tough truck.

Crash-Rated Cab

Cascadia passed or exceeded all the punishing U.S. and European crash tests. But that wasn’t enough, so we made sure it passed the A-Pillar impact test, the roof crush test, and the seat- and bunk-pull tests. This is the strongest cab we’ve ever built, thanks to the stiff, rounded cab design.

“Well That Was Exciting.”

Your truck operates safely and under control. And we knew if safety features were too quick on the trigger, they wouldn’t be used. That's how the Roll Stability Advisor works. If the truck senses a dangerous situation, even if it's not enough to engage the Roll Stability Control, it points out what could've been done differently, such as reduce speed by 2 mph. And it delays the message a short while, so you can keep your eyes on the road.

Keeping It Rubber-Side Down

In an emergency situation, the truck could be forced into a bad spot that might cause a rollover. To keep Cascadia shiny-side up, the Roll Stability Control kicks in automatically and instantly. It reduces engine power, applies the engine brake, and/or applies the tractor rear service and trailer brakes. Drivers who’ve tested it say, “It was like an invisible hand kept it upright.”

The Reverse Ejector Seat

Nightmare scenario: somehow the Cascadia rolls, and the safety features snap into action. The seatbelt tightens, the side airbags deploy, and to make more headroom, the truck’s seat fires downward to the floor like a reverse ejection seat. Everything happens in less than a second, greatly improving the odds of walking away from a bad wreck.

Light the Way

Night driving vision isn’t about having the most expensive bulb. The real deal is reflectors that focus and spread the light where you need it. We spent hundreds of hours making tiny adjustments until we found a great pattern that feels brighter, improves night driving, and reduces stress and fatigue. You’ve got to see it.




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