Driver Amenities

Styling
The Columbia is designed for broad appeal to owners and drivers. It offers a distinctive new hood design with a chrome grille surround and tear drop headlights. This is a really attractive truck.

Great looking truck that is easily distinguished from its competitors.

Individuals feel proud to drive a Columbia, and owners will find it easier to attract and retain drivers, thus reducing their recruitment costs.

Wide Cab
The Columbia has a much larger and roomier cab than previous models, offering over ten inches more shoulder room than older, narrower cabs.

Drivers can both drive more comfortably and move around more easily in the cab and sleeper area. Drivers will feel more comfortable, alert, and refreshed.

Successful fleets know that happier drivers result in less driver turnover and safer drivers

Noise Reduction
Insulation is placed throughout the cab to reduce noise by over two decibels from previous models.

Drivers and passengers can comfortably listen to the radio, and feel more relaxed at the end of the day.

Reduced potential costs of driver turnover.

Cab Suspension
The Columbia features a brand new, state-of-the-art cab suspension system. It consists of an improved front cab mount along with double air bags and shocks in the rear.

Improves roll stability and provides excellent cab isolation, resulting in a truly superb ride. Drivers will be more relaxed at the end of the day.

You won’t have to worry about ride complaints since there is no better riding cab in the industry.

Taperleaf Front Suspension
The Columbia uses a unique-to-the-industry taperleaf front spring.

From a driver standpoint, it is an improved ride over the traditional two-leaf design. This design, coupled with the Freightliner AirLiner rear suspension, provides a great ride for the chassis, cab and driver.

Reduced potential driver turnover and less worry about driver complaints.

Visibility
The Columbia improves driver visibility with an increased hood slope, lower dash and an increased window area.

Improved visibility overall.

Driver’s ability to avoid road hazards and accidents, thereby reducing your potential downtime.

Mirrors
The Columbia uses West Coast fold-away mirrors with a larger convex mirror that is 4-way adjustable, yet placed in such a way as to require minimum head and eye movements.

Ability to see obstacles better and maintain a view of the road.

Fewer potential accidents

Dashboard
The wraparound dash is positioned low in the cab and places all gauges and switches within convenient view and reach of the driver.

Visibility is increased by the low dash and there is less likelihood of problems from over-reaching to activate a switch or from not seeing an important reading on a gauge.

Give yourself the peace of mind from the comfort and safety provided by the convenient design and placement of the dash

HVAC Fresh Air Filter
The Columbia features a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system that has a 15% greater cooling capacity and a 10% greater heating capacity than older models. The new design incorporates a constant temperature control and a fresh air vent.

Drivers are kept comfortable inside even during extreme temperatures outside. The constant temperature control keeps the temperature the same in the cab without driver action. Drivers feel more comfortable and refreshed.

Happier drivers that help minimize driver turnover and lowers recruitment costs.

Coffee Cup Holders and Trash Bin
The Columbia provides standard cup holders for both the driver and passenger, and a handy tip-out trash bin.

Much needed and used features are standard and built-in to the truck and provide improved convenience for both driver and passenger.

Happier drivers with less worry of driver complaints.

Adjustable Steering Column

The Columbia’s optional adjustable steering column is foot activated, air operated and has a telescoping tilt.

Allows the driver to complete adjustment without removing his or her hands from the wheel.

Driver can make adjustments to the position of the steering wheel while maintaining safe control of the vehicle, reducing potential accidents.

EzyRider Seat
The optional EzyRider seat now features a wider and thicker seat back and bottom cushion with a larger adjustment and memory range.

A more adjustable, more comfortable seat that allows the driver to easily return the seat to his or her preferred settings.

Improved comfort and less potential physical stress on the body while on the road for long periods of time

Sound System
The Columbia’s sound system features a premium AM/FM cassette radio with 4 channels, 25-35 watts each, a fixed or removable faceplate, 4-8 speakers, and (optional) weatherband . A compact disc player or 6-CD changer is optional.

Superior sound and quality system that provides an entertaining and informative environment during long haul operations.

The radio and weatherband can be extremely informative during bad weather in unfamiliar territory, which contributes to the safe arrival of personnel, payload and equipment.

Overhead Console
The Columbia’s overhead console features standard nets on the front overhead console, a location for a CB radio with standard power and wiring for antennas and a support rail for optional privacy curtains around the front of the cab. Optional locking storage is available.

More than ample storage capacity as well as security for stored items.

Giving the professional drivers the convenience of having somewhere to place personal items and the security of knowing they are safely secured and protected.

Cabinets
The Columbia’s cabinets are modular and can be custom designed by location. Handholds and steps are strategically placed for safe movement around the interior of the cab and sleeper.

Maximum flexibility of selection and options depending on personal requirements.

Happier drivers and reduced potential turnover expenses.

Work Area
The Columbia’s optional left-side workstation has a pull out table with a flip up writing surface that provides access to a storage drawer for a laptop computer or other materials.

Ability of the driver to centralize his laptop, cell phone and other office tools in one convenient and functional location.

Drivers are able to conveniently do paperwork on the road without the cost of a motel room.


Pedal Layout
The Columbia features an overhead-suspended pedal design.

Ability to provide excellent foot movement among the pedals with minimal effort.

Drivers will potentially experience reduced discomfort from excessive leg strain caused by stiff clutch and brake pedals.

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