Kenworth names Dealer of the Year
Kenworth Sales Co. received the 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the U.S. and Canada at the annual Kenworth dealer meeting, held recently in an online event. In 2020, Kenworth Sales Co. retailed more than 1,500 new Kenworth trucks. The dealer recorded 24% heavy-duty truck sales share and 19% medium-duty share in their
Peterbilt launches updated vocational Models 567 and 520
Peterbilt Motors Co. has made updates to its vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks. The key updates are found in the new VMUX electrical system, which the company says delivers enhanced functionality and seamless integration with many different types of bodies for vocational customer applications. Exterior updates to the Model 567 (pictured above) include a
Kenworth GM Kevin Baney talks 2021 truck market, growing service support
Even before the next-generation Kenworth T680 was unveiled to the market, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Kevin Baney was looking at the road ahead: • Evolving consumer demands: “I think the pandemic really accelerated the last-mile deliveries, and so we’re seeing a more rapid increase in that segment than I think you traditionally
Meritor to begin commercial truck electric powertrain production
Meritor Inc. says production of its 14Xe all-electric, fully integrated, commercial electric powertrain for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles will begin mid-2021. “The 14Xe ePowertrain has been tested in various conditions around the world with several OEMs, vehicle types and applications, so we can offer the industry a proven electric powertrain technology,” said T.J. Reed,
Peterbilt reports growth in Platinum Service Center Program
Earlier this year, Peterbilt launched the Platinum Service Center Program, which now includes 132 dealerships that have passed the certification process. In order to attain Platinum Service Center status, the company says, dealers must achieve high utilization of PACCAR Solutions Service Management, reduce overall dwell time for customer repairs, prioritize Peterbilt’s RapidCheck triage service, and
The keys to aftertreatment system reliability and performance
As primary components of diesel engine aftertreatment systems, diesel particulate filters (DPF) and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) filters require routine maintenance. “Every maintenance program should ensure these components are serviced at the OEM recommended intervals,” says Jason Johnson, director of aftermarket at PACCAR. “Drivers should also receive comprehensive training on how the aftertreatment system is
Peterbilt names its Dealer of the Year
Peterbilt Motors Co. has named TLG Peterbilt as the 2019 North American Dealer of the Year. According to Peterbilt, the Dealer of the Year Award is given to the dealer group that best represents Peterbilt’s commitment to excellence and the never-ending pursuit of driving uptime for its customers. “Over the last three decades, TLG Peterbilt
Peterbilt dealer network reaches 400th location
Peterbilt has added a 400th dealer location with the new TLG Peterbilt facility in Dunn, North Carolina. “Increased uptime and greater profitability for our customers is our primary goal, and having a Peterbilt location nearby is a key component to making that goal a reality,” says Jason Skoog, PACCAR vice president and Peterbilt general manager.
Peterbilt announces dealer certification program
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the launch of the Platinum Service Center program at the North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta. The certification program scores each dealership location based on several key objective performance factors including world-class facilities and driver’s lounges, utilization of PACCAR Solutions service management, expanded hours of service, excellent parts availability, certified
How do my truck’s axles integrate with…
The axle is a complementary part, working with both the powertrain and the suspension. It’s important to understand the relationship between these components and to make sure that your truck and trailer axles are operating in unison with the parts they complement.
