Kenworth Truck Centres expands with full-service dealership
Kenworth Truck Centres has opened a second full service dealership in Mississauga. The new 22,000 sq.-ft. dealership is located at 6999 Ordan Drive in Mississauga, approximately3 miles from Kenworth Truck Centres’ primary Mississauga location at Dixie Road and Highway 401. “Mississauga is one of the largest and most densely populated truck areas in Canada,” said
Mitchell 1 adds TruckSeries Interactive Wiring Diagrams features
Mitchell 1 has added new features to the Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams found in its TruckSeries truck repair software, further simplifying navigation and improving technician efficiency. The new enhancements streamline navigation within a diagram set or from one diagram set to a completely different diagram set, as well as adding interactivity to connectors, grounds and
Kenworth of Jacksonville relocates to newly constructed facility
Kenworth of Jacksonville has relocated its full-service dealership to a larger, newly constructed facility to meet increasing Kenworth customer demands due to residential and commercial growth in the greater Jacksonville area, the company announced in a press release. The 55,000 sq.-ft. facility features 28 service bays and a 2,000 sq.-ft. visual parts display supported by
Penske Truck Leasing to acquire DeCarolis Truck Rental Inc.
Penske Truck Leasing announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Rochester, N.Y.-based DeCarolis Truck Rental Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including certain regulatory approvals. The parties involved anticipate closing the transaction on December 17, 2021. Founded over 80 years ago, DeCarolis Truck
Truck battery preventative maintenance checklist to avoid no-starts
Beyond those mentioned in our feature story about how to keep batteries in good shape for the winter, many of the battery maintenance steps you need to take should occur long before that season. It all goes back to that summer heat issue. According to Jeff Barron, lab manager/engineering and tech. services for Interstate Batteries,
PACCAR Parts earns 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation
PACCAR Parts has earned the official 2022 Military Friendly Employer designation. The award is based on PACCAR Parts’ efforts to provide rewarding career paths for veterans and by building strong partnerships with organizations like Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Organizations earning the Military Friendly Employer designation were evaluated using public data
Volvo Trucks Dealer Group Vanguard acquires Advantage Truck Centers
Volvo Trucks North America announces Vanguard Truck Centers, a multi-regional, full-service commercial truck dealer group and leasing operation, has acquired Charlotte-based Advantage Truck Centers and Advantage Truck Leasing. Vanguard Truck Centers is one of Volvo Truck’s leading sales and leasing dealer groups, Volvo says, with locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Texas and Arizona. The acquisition
Visible value that parts inventory software can bring to truck shops
It’s probably not a surprise that parts costs can account for a substantial portion of a fleet’s maintenance and repair expenses. What’s not often as apparent, however, is the cost of managing parts, and the ways that activity can be streamlined to generate savings and improve a service operation’s productivity and efficiency. “Fleet operations often
Fullbay names new CEO
Fullbay has announced Patrick McKittrick as its new chief executive officer, effective November 15, 2021. McKittrick succeeds current CEO and Founder Jacob Findlay, who will transition to executive chairman with the company he co-founded in 2014. Prior to joining Fullbay, McKittrick was CEO at FieldRoutes (formerly PestRoutes), and brings years of experience with a proven
What to look for in remanufactured truck parts
When it comes to truck maintenance, choosing the right replacement part is an all-important step. But in the crowded commercial vehicle aftermarket, making that choice can be confusing, especially when selecting remanufactured and rebuilt components. And the wrong choice comes with the risk of part failure, as well as damage that can more than eliminate
Kenworth hands out dealer awards at annual meeting
PACCAR Parts and Kenworth Truck Company held the virtual 2021 ACCELERATE Your Success Parts and Service Meeting October 21-22. The two-day meeting provided training and discussion opportunities among Kenworth dealers, PACCAR Parts, Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Parts suppliers. The meeting included an awards ceremony recognizing dealer achievements and performance. Award criteria was based on
Second Edition of API 1525A published to ensure bulk oil chain of custody and documentation
The American Petroleum Institute announced the publication of the Second Edition of API 1525A – Bulk Engine Oil Chain of Custody and Quality Documentation. The publication provides procedures for managing the bulk engine oil chain of custody to ensure oil quality from the point of manufacture to installation in a consumer’s engine. Updates were made
