MY SON JUST GOT THE 2019 LT....INT'L....HE REALLY LIKES IT.....DROVE MANY TRUCKS...KENWORTH...PETERBUILT.....NOW HE PICKED INT'L.....!!!...GOOD REVIEW BY YOU......LOL.
Looking amazing your a wonderful person hope you and Misty enjoy your week. Keep on truckin you always inspire me not to give up and always keep the 18 wheels rollin never looking back
I have one too. My bottom bunk does lift up, and I don't have all your annoying safety noises either. It's nice to drive and comfortable to live in. Two thumbs up!
I agree. Im a driver for CR England and been trained by my mentor in a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia but was assigned a 2022 Prostar LT for my personal truck after upgrade and had if for the last 2 days hauling at night. I can say for sure the headlights in the International LT are so much better. They just seem stronger overall, viewing a wider area and further out. BTW Thanks for pointing out the location to drain the air tanks. I better do that. The Cascadia had auto drain valves.
Hey Jim my XM radio is not putting out sound it says check antenna i pulled the radio out and check antenna still nothing all the other channels are available
I've been doing truck for 15 yrs and I've liked the prostar with the Cummings 410 up+ motor. I drive a kenworth 680 with a paccar autoshift. Its ok. But for my money I'd buy a prostar.they have a good layout no knee knockers. And easy to find controls.
As a driver from the mid 80’s to mid 90’s is unreal the improvements made to trucks today the most shocking to me oddly enough is most trucks are know automatic instead of manual and disk brakes instead of air.
Thanks for the video . I just started with Werner and promoted out yesterday . I had my heart set on a FL Cascadia but being the low man on the totem pole the signed me to a International . I was kinda bummed but when u said this truck had the best headlights you have ever had I was relieved . Believe it or not that was the single most important thing to me above everything else ! Your video set my mind in an easier place so thanks again for the video .
I started with Werner in March 2021. My first truck driving job. I trained in a Cascadia and was assigned a peterbilt. After being in the shop for weeks, I was assigned an International. Best headlights ever! The other two are very dim and dangerous IMO. The bunk area is smaller but is comfortable and has excellent storage capabilities.
I drive a prostar and a LT and the LT is a hell of a truck I wish I had $ to own one I loved having the option for the truck to start up on its own when battery get low
I've been in a 2019 LT for about a year. 120,000 miles. Maybe this one was a lemon but mine has a number of issues. Main one is an air leak even the dealer can't find. Excessive shifting between drive and reverse and transmission is out of air. Replaced headlamps twice. Steer tires twice. Now has all kinds of noises. And not near the storage space in mine. Fuel economy is no different than the 2014 cascadia i also got new. The LT does have swivel seats, built in fridge and comfort pro apu with 1800 watt inverter. And it does have good heat. The company did however, spec this one with 2.62 final drive so it takes a bit to gather up a 44,000 lb load and get moving. Cascadia had 3.55 made quite a difference
yeah.... i *really* like the seats in literally every freightliner i ever drove. but the internationals have better sleepers IMO. freightliners also have better computer interaction for me with all the buttons on the steering wheel instead of that nubby joystick internationals use. just like.... the cab of a freightliner and the sleeper of an international and i'll think about not complaining. :3
Freightliner sucks insulation is awful you can feel the wind inside the wiring is faulty I had every light and gage go on what I called mad truck disease it cost $1200 to fix wiring and in 6 months it happened again international with cummins ID take it hands down
@@thadiesel7655 cascadia is very nice truck, international coming out this year with newest scania engine, transmission and def system, it is a very promising powertrain
@@Sloba1992 I wouldn't mind getting a new LT..I know the fuel mileage will be great. im cool with the cascadia but it has its own issues also. Luckily nothing to keep me from working though.
great video jim i agree the international is a sweet truck much better than the volvos and freight shakers the international me as a mechanic is much nicer to work on as well the 9900 is a nice truck as well
As a mechanic, I'd think you'd hate them what with the non-Cummins engine kerfuffles and transmission faults/recalls. As a trucker, I've only driven the three makes you mentioned plus Macks, and my picks go Volvo > Mack > Freightliner >>> International. I'll be inspecting a new truck from my DM tomorrow and it's a 2020 International. I'm scared. I can reject it, but then I'd have to switch DMs to get a different pick, and my secondary DM's only decent truck is a 2017 Volvo and he's based out of a further terminal from home. Maybe it'll be ok, maybe it won't. As a driver, breakdown is time and money lost.
You are right, i figured that out shorty after making this video, little different handle placement and i over looked it for a couple months. Thanks for the comment
My steering squeaks and vibrates from the factory also the lag while backing awful. Unless you are otr a manual is the way to go. Mine has the Eaton endurant 12spd auto. Or if you could get a different auto that would be better to go.
Industrial strength Velcro reinforced with super glue to the surface and also back of tv. Do NOT immediately mount tv after putting Velcro on wall service and back of tv. You need to wait a few hours and rub each a few times to make sure it’s stuck in super well otherwise it will fall. After waiting 6-8 hours and pressing down and rubbing across each end a few times, just connect the two pieces by pressing them together and the tv is hung and should stay permanently. You can take tv down but once you do the bond will not be as tight and one end of the Velcro will come undone. Usually the wall end. I got into the habit of not placing anything in the fall area of the the tv that could crack screen. May be better ways to secure a tv in a truck but I used this method several times and it gives the freedom to mount in best spot available with no drilling. Just have Velcro on back of tv and on plastic piece of truck. The super glue adds extra reinforcement and hold compared to the sticky on back of Velcro. Doesn’t take much just a dab on the corners and center.
Just got in to one of these after being a shaker driver for years. I don’t like it. Much smaller than the shaker, sits lower, less storage. About the only thing I prefer is that it’s a lot easier to maneuver when backing
We have both as well. The Volvos lights next to these other trucks are like day and night. The LT is also a pain when backing up and has very bad turbo lagg
@@Juxce843 Agreed my Lt came with chinsee halogen lights which are garbage. Even my 16 freigtliner has leds which work way better. I have put in about 10,000 miles in the lt and dock around 12 times a day, I hate backing up not only is the steering heavy and numb the lag is so bad one wrong move and you ram the dock plate. The steering was noisy and squeaky from the factory and now it just started vibrating like a xbox controller... lol I hate this thing. The 1 good thing is it seems to ride better than the old international I drove. Anyway at the end of the day for my route I would take a freightliner 10spd anyday over this pile. At least for what im doing.
@@robjones7802 good, i reinforce the adhesive with a little gorilla glue and make sure its stuck good for a few hours before i hang tv, my tv is only 9 lbs and velcro is rated to hold 10 lbs, i make a habit of not leaving objects where it would fall
I got the 2017 LT series and hate it . 1. It's put together the cheapest way possible and it shows. 2. The transmission is a accident waiting to happen. 3. Mirrors vibrate big time night time driving is dangerous and another accident waiting to happen . 4. Hood or fender mirrors have fell out while driving 4 times already . 5 it has to be the roughest riding truck in the industry . 6. The seat is also the most uncomfortable seat in the industry . 7. Can not adjust seat to comfortable position.
It’s been good, but it’s brand new and only has had my ass in it. I use a Cushion in my t680 , I haven’t needed it so far. Arm rest in moth sides. Good leg room. Steering wheel is adjustable. It’s comfortable.
I have the same exact truck as you do ... Overall I really like the truck but there are 2 things I’m not happy with at all ... the Peterbilt 579 has a sub woofer that rocks the truck out. 1 .. The sound system sucks 2 .. The outside storage doors need a key to open , wish there was a way to open them without a key like the Volvo’s have
Yeah that side door is a pain. I like t680 side door that just has a handle that can be locked or remain unlocked. The muting of the radio while in reverse is kinda gay too.
Came here to see how ugly it was from the inside but it’s decent lol from the outside they look very weird which is why i got curious. Love my t680 thoo
Don't listen to those videographers who say flap your arms like a bird to add energy to the vid. It is annoying and distracts from your speech more than anything. Good vid and delivery other than the arm flapping.
I take the "beeps" for safety noises anytime over what Volvo does, I drive a Volvo, they send me more than I wish to California (Which BTW is the worst state to drive) and I tell you, the minute we cross that California line, my Volvo turns into a "Cockatoo mixed with a Christmas Tree" warning lights, sounds that only get loader and more annoying as you progress into California, I mean the whole Chalupa, I hate Volvo, not to mention that is one the worst for fuel milage!
Thank you for making this video
MY SON JUST GOT THE 2019 LT....INT'L....HE REALLY LIKES IT.....DROVE MANY TRUCKS...KENWORTH...PETERBUILT.....NOW HE PICKED INT'L.....!!!...GOOD REVIEW BY YOU......LOL.
Looking amazing your a wonderful person hope you and Misty enjoy your week. Keep on truckin you always inspire me not to give up and always keep the 18 wheels rollin never looking back
i just bought a 2022 lt! Love the truck! about 1400 miles I startedd to get a bad wind noise from both doors. besides that its truely a amazing truck
Great review. This helps me make my decision on my first truck purchase. Thank you.
Great review!
Do it again in double that mileage!
Tell us about the new squeaks and rattles... all trucks get em.
Keep on keeping on!
Test drove one yesterday, signing the papers in a few days 😊 the terms were unbelievable, 2 good 2 pass up...
I have one too. My bottom bunk does lift up, and I don't have all your annoying safety noises either. It's nice to drive and comfortable to live in. Two thumbs up!
My bottom raised too. I figured it out after filming the video. It mutes the radio when you back up too. Don’t really like that.
Hahahha!!! @2:49 behind seat, MASSIVE PISS BOTTLE 😂🤣🤭
Its ok, we all got it! Lol.
Love the video!!! Good work!!
Lmaoooo
I agree. Im a driver for CR England and been trained by my mentor in a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia but was assigned a 2022 Prostar LT for my personal truck after upgrade and had if for the last 2 days hauling at night. I can say for sure the headlights in the International LT are so much better. They just seem stronger overall, viewing a wider area and further out. BTW Thanks for pointing out the location to drain the air tanks. I better do that. The Cascadia had auto drain valves.
Great video!!! I'm about to aquire a 2023 int'l. Hope I like it. 138k and it has the x15 cummins in it.
Thumbs up Jim!!! It definitely has the lived in look.
Hey Jim my XM radio is not putting out sound it says check antenna i pulled the radio out and check antenna still nothing all the other channels are available
Guessing it didn’t come with a piss jug storage compartment lol
LMFAO .....lost it with this comment thanks.
Petty 😂😂😂
I love these and I love internationals
I've been doing truck for 15 yrs and I've liked the prostar with the Cummings 410 up+ motor. I drive a kenworth 680 with a paccar autoshift. Its ok. But for my money I'd buy a prostar.they have a good layout no knee knockers. And easy to find controls.
What do you think about the N13 in a 2016 international?
As a driver from the mid 80’s to mid 90’s is unreal the improvements made to trucks today the most shocking to me oddly enough is most trucks are know automatic instead of manual and disk brakes instead of air.
Disk brakes on a semi are still air powered
He probably means drums over disc brakes .
Thanks for the video . I just started with Werner and promoted out yesterday . I had my heart set on a FL Cascadia but being the low man on the totem pole the signed me to a International . I was kinda bummed but when u said this truck had the best headlights you have ever had I was relieved . Believe it or not that was the single most important thing to me above everything else ! Your video set my mind in an easier place so thanks again for the video .
I started with Werner in March 2021. My first truck driving job. I trained in a Cascadia and was assigned a peterbilt. After being in the shop for weeks, I was assigned an International. Best headlights ever! The other two are very dim and dangerous IMO. The bunk area is smaller but is comfortable and has excellent storage capabilities.
I drive a prostar and a LT and the LT is a hell of a truck I wish I had $ to own one I loved having the option for the truck to start up on its own when battery get low
I've been in a 2019 LT for about a year. 120,000 miles. Maybe this one was a lemon but mine has a number of issues. Main one is an air leak even the dealer can't find. Excessive shifting between drive and reverse and transmission is out of air. Replaced headlamps twice. Steer tires twice. Now has all kinds of noises. And not near the storage space in mine. Fuel economy is no different than the 2014 cascadia i also got new. The LT does have swivel seats, built in fridge and comfort pro apu with 1800 watt inverter. And it does have good heat. The company did however, spec this one with 2.62 final drive so it takes a bit to gather up a 44,000 lb load and get moving. Cascadia had 3.55 made quite a difference
@RT 87 thanks I'll tell our maintenance department
How do you swivel the seat?
Best review on this international that I’ve seen thus far! Im looking to get the 2018 lt625 but i would imagine that it’s the same pretty much.
Drive one for big red. Better than the pete I had last year. The generic seats aren't the best. Not bad just not as good as in the freighliner.
yeah.... i *really* like the seats in literally every freightliner i ever drove. but the internationals have better sleepers IMO. freightliners also have better computer interaction for me with all the buttons on the steering wheel instead of that nubby joystick internationals use. just like.... the cab of a freightliner and the sleeper of an international and i'll think about not complaining. :3
Freightliner sucks insulation is awful you can feel the wind inside the wiring is faulty I had every light and gage go on what I called mad truck disease it cost $1200 to fix wiring and in 6 months it happened again international with cummins ID take it hands down
Great,did you drive dif.truck before can you compare ?TY
Thanks Jim ✔️❤️✅
What's up driver I was trying to see how did you mount your TV On the driver's side below the cargo Box. What did you use
How you holding up in 2020?
How is the fuel mileage ? I'm goin to go test drive one this week
Have you bought it ?
@@Sloba1992 naw. Test drove about 15 LTs back then but ended up with a 2019 cascadia
@@thadiesel7655 cascadia is very nice truck, international coming out this year with newest scania engine, transmission and def system, it is a very promising powertrain
@@Sloba1992 I wouldn't mind getting a new LT..I know the fuel mileage will be great. im cool with the cascadia but it has its own issues also. Luckily nothing to keep me from working though.
@@Sloba1992 thanks for that heads up on the new LT. I was just wondering what the next generation of trucks would offer
i love the pee bottle behind the driver seat
Piss jug nation!😅
great video jim i agree the international is a sweet truck much better than the volvos and freight shakers the international me as a mechanic is much nicer to work on as well the 9900 is a nice truck as well
As a mechanic, I'd think you'd hate them what with the non-Cummins engine kerfuffles and transmission faults/recalls. As a trucker, I've only driven the three makes you mentioned plus Macks, and my picks go Volvo > Mack > Freightliner >>> International.
I'll be inspecting a new truck from my DM tomorrow and it's a 2020 International. I'm scared. I can reject it, but then I'd have to switch DMs to get a different pick, and my secondary DM's only decent truck is a 2017 Volvo and he's based out of a further terminal from home.
Maybe it'll be ok, maybe it won't. As a driver, breakdown is time and money lost.
The bottom bunk bed does lift up there’s a latch under the bottom of the right hand side of the bed
You are right, i figured that out shorty after making this video, little different handle placement and i over looked it for a couple months. Thanks for the comment
Hi Jim how to remove the gear liver no gear in
Thanks, very thorough and helpful
Hello. What is a gear ratio and fuel average ?
I liked the pro star that I drove with my last company. Lots of room and storage. Being an auto allowed for extra room as well. I’d drive another one
Hi Jim, One thing you haven't mention is the mileage, let us know, please.
International is coming back stronger then ever...
I saw a video where you can lift up the bunk. There should be like 2 latches on each side.
There is. Just had t found it yet when I made this video.
Looking for a review on the A36 engine good review none the less!
Great introduction
Really well done Jim!
My steering squeaks and vibrates from the factory also the lag while backing awful. Unless you are otr a manual is the way to go. Mine has the Eaton endurant 12spd auto. Or if you could get a different auto that would be better to go.
How is elives doing
hi, how is the engine uphill? pulling?
I see nobody answered this yet
Good picture in the background
Are you a lease op?
how'd you hang the tv
Industrial strength Velcro reinforced with super glue to the surface and also back of tv. Do NOT immediately mount tv after putting Velcro on wall service and back of tv. You need to wait a few hours and rub each a few times to make sure it’s stuck in super well otherwise it will fall. After waiting 6-8 hours and pressing down and rubbing across each end a few times, just connect the two pieces by pressing them together and the tv is hung and should stay permanently. You can take tv down but once you do the bond will not be as tight and one end of the Velcro will come undone. Usually the wall end. I got into the habit of not placing anything in the fall area of the the tv that could crack screen. May be better ways to secure a tv in a truck but I used this method several times and it gives the freedom to mount in best spot available with no drilling. Just have Velcro on back of tv and on plastic piece of truck. The super glue adds extra reinforcement and hold compared to the sticky on back of Velcro. Doesn’t take much just a dab on the corners and center.
Great job. Thanks for posting.
Just got in to one of these after being a shaker driver for years. I don’t like it. Much smaller than the shaker, sits lower, less storage. About the only thing I prefer is that it’s a lot easier to maneuver when backing
How's the mpg average
7.3 has been the average so far
Barely caught a glimpse of the seats, but it looks like the good ones.
Nice truck Jim
2018-19 Volvos have the best headlights just a little FYI I've driven both lt and volvo people think I'm bright lighting when I'm on dim in my volvo
We have both as well. The Volvos lights next to these other trucks are like day and night. The LT is also a pain when backing up and has very bad turbo lagg
@@Juxce843 Agreed my Lt came with chinsee halogen lights which are garbage. Even my 16 freigtliner has leds which work way better. I have put in about 10,000 miles in the lt and dock around 12 times a day, I hate backing up not only is the steering heavy and numb the lag is so bad one wrong move and you ram the dock plate. The steering was noisy and squeaky from the factory and now it just started vibrating like a xbox controller... lol I hate this thing. The 1 good thing is it seems to ride better than the old international I drove. Anyway at the end of the day for my route I would take a freightliner 10spd anyday over this pile. At least for what im doing.
Awesome truck
Does your top bunk go up? Mine in the 2020 doesn’t. Also I don’t have the outlets like you that would be nice.
Nope. Top bunk was stationary. Yeah. Outlets are great.
How do u have your TV put up I have the LT too
Industrial strength Velcro.
@@JimDavis_truckin_journey how well does it stay there
@@robjones7802 good, i reinforce the adhesive with a little gorilla glue and make sure its stuck good for a few hours before i hang tv, my tv is only 9 lbs and velcro is rated to hold 10 lbs, i make a habit of not leaving objects where it would fall
Awesome Video 💯💯💯💯💯
Gear liver how to remove
Jim clean that truck inside / lol !
Did you mention if the truck has a refrigerator in it ?
Yeah. It’s got a fridge.
What’s the lamp check for?
+Michael McGrath it cycles through your lights. Turn signal, hazards etc
I could back up to any dock with this truck now i drive a vllvo and im having trouble backing up steering wheel is too sensitive
A very nice review.
Should have edit out the one gallon pee jar behind the driver seat.....opps there it is...
Very nice truck
6 years ago I lease purchase a truck from g&p had good freight
Nice video Jim!! Keep up the good work!!
I got the 2017 LT series and hate it . 1. It's put together the cheapest way possible and it shows. 2. The transmission is a accident waiting to happen. 3. Mirrors vibrate big time night time driving is dangerous and another accident waiting to happen . 4. Hood or fender mirrors have fell out while driving 4 times already . 5 it has to be the roughest riding truck in the industry . 6. The seat is also the most uncomfortable seat in the industry . 7. Can not adjust seat to comfortable position.
Trucker Jim.... big question! How good is the driver's seat (to the ass) for Long drives? in comparison to the T680 and others you drove?
It’s been good, but it’s brand new and only has had my ass in it. I use a Cushion in my t680 , I haven’t needed it so far. Arm rest in moth sides. Good leg room. Steering wheel is adjustable. It’s comfortable.
Not comfy, 2020 LT I upgrade from a t680
Thanks
Im in this truck right now to small. Need more leg room
Good Review
Trucker Jim, you look like Keith Moon from the Who!
+Chris Wright never heard that one before
Test drive one and u will want one i bet...
Definitely not 😂
My friends are making fun of me, telling me I'm driving a corn binder😅
How's elvis doing
+OUTLAW - J JAMES he’s dad has been real sick , so Elvis has been in West Virginia for most of the year.
I have the same exact truck as you do ...
Overall I really like the truck but there are 2 things I’m not happy with at all ...
the Peterbilt 579 has a sub woofer that rocks the truck out.
1 .. The sound system sucks
2 .. The outside storage doors need a key to open , wish there was a way to open them without a key like the Volvo’s have
Yeah that side door is a pain. I like t680 side door that just has a handle that can be locked or remain unlocked. The muting of the radio while in reverse is kinda gay too.
Are you and missy still together?
Corey Rogers misty. Lol.
@@mistynelson8511 does that mean you're still willing to tug on his trouser snake? asking for a friend..
Planes,Trains, Automobiles that is a very inappropriate comment.
Confort over, engine, transmission and gear ratio?, so your are not an O/O
No I’m not. Company driver
Hey Jim
+Maverick what’s up
Just checking your video The only thing wrong is you need to make more
What's up TJ
Came here to see how ugly it was from the inside but it’s decent lol from the outside they look very weird which is why i got curious. Love my t680 thoo
My cabinet doors won't stay closed. My Stuff goes flying across the sleeper.
Same! Then they rattle when sleeping on autostart.
Hellyeah nice!,0:10
Don't listen to those videographers who say flap your arms like a bird to add energy to the vid. It is annoying and distracts from your speech more than anything. Good vid and delivery other than the arm flapping.
I take the "beeps" for safety noises anytime over what Volvo does, I drive a Volvo, they send me more than I wish to California (Which BTW is the worst state to drive) and I tell you, the minute we cross that California line, my Volvo turns into a "Cockatoo mixed with a Christmas Tree" warning lights, sounds that only get loader and more annoying as you progress into California, I mean the whole Chalupa, I hate Volvo, not to mention that is one the worst for fuel milage!
Had to move on you lost me with the manual transmission
Crash avoid system I wrapped it with 4 layers of aluminum foil and duck tape on top and now it's nice and quiet it's so dam anoying
Not the piss jug in the video😆😆😆
Video of interior too dark
Im in a 2020 and headlight are horrible
At about 10000 they get shot allover the road
I hate this truck. I much prefer the 2016 freightliner I had.
I see it still has those shitty velcro back window covers
The wiring is less than proper
Your not right
The poster won't camouflage a poverty of the interior.. There is no mystery why Internationals are not the most popular trucks at all.
Who tf makes a truck without adjustable head lights ummm intl does biggest pos on the road
Yep pee jug at 2.48
Automatic trans sucks
I’ve gotten use to them.
lol was that a peee jug behind the drivers seat?.................nasty! lol
The most worst truck ever in USA 🇺🇸
Biggest pos I’ve ever driven