Kenworth launches Kenworth Essentials app
Kenworth Truck Co. has launched an app for mobile devices, known as Kenworth Essentials. The app provides easy access to Kenworth and industry news in real time, and users can explore Kenworth truck models, engines and technologies with immersive videos, brochures, and galleries of multi-perspective images, the company said. Other features, according to Kenworth, include the
July’s five truck trend takeaways
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from July focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Kenworth T880 short hood now available with Allison 4700 RDS automatic transmission
Kenworth has announced the availability of the seven-speed Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series fully automatic transmission with the 116.5-in. BBC Kenworth T880 short hood. The Allison 4700 RDS is available with the PACCAR MX-13 engine as well as the PACCAR MX-11. According to the companies, the 4700 RDS allows drivers to creep slowly and perform
TRP introduces all-makes ‘super heavy-duty’ A/C compressors
TRP is expanding its line of all-makes truck, trailer and bus parts with TRP super heavy-duty A/C Compressors. “The compressor is the heart of the HVAC system and is even more crucial for heavy-duty vehicles during the warm summer months,” said Mark Santschi, product marketing manager for PACCAR Parts. “Built with the exact specifications of
Peterbilt launches special edition Model 567 Heritage
Peterbilt plans to release a special edition Model 567 Heritage—a truck that combines modern and advanced work truck technology with distinctive styling and exclusive features, the company explained. The Model 567 Heritage is configured with a 121-in. BBC and set-forward front axle (SFFA) to optimize payloads and weight distribution. It can be spec’d as a day cab or with
Peterbilt launches new Model 520 refuse collection truck
Peterbilt Motors Co. has expanded its refuse truck lineup with the new Model 520. This new model features a new dual-station cab as well as availability with the PACCAR MX-11 engine. The dual-station cab has two nearly identical work environments so drivers can operate from either the left- or right-hand side, the company said. This
The sophisticated evolution of truck engines continues to amaze
Over the last couple of decades, commercial truck engines have undergone significant changes to adapt to the demands of fleets and of government mandates. Engine manufacturers worked to reach EPA 2016 and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) 2017 requirements, which included onboard diagnostics requirements with enhanced monitors to ensure that exhaust tailpipe emissions stay within EPA limits.
Powertrain integration continues to drive efficiency
In recent years, powertrain integration has become increasingly prevalent. Fleets are focused on operational efficiency, and what could be more efficient than each major powertrain component working in concert? Today, nearly every OEM offers its own proprietary powertrain combination—Freightliner and Western Star sport Daimler’s Detroit engine, transmission and axles; Kenworth and Peterbilt are powered by
Peterbilt introduces new Axalta paint coatings
Peterbilt Motors Co. has introduced a new formulation for its complete lineup of Axalta coatings used on its heavy-duty truck cabs and sleepers. According to the company, the new coatings enhance color qualities and durability, and make production more environmentally friendly and reduce the company’s carbon footprint. “The new paint coatings have better color characteristics
How bridge formula laws impact lift axle design
One important aspect affecting the spec’ing of lift axles is the Bridge Formula, which was created by the federal government in order to keep bridges from becoming too overloaded. This federal law states that two or more consecutive axles may not exceed the weight computed by the Bridge Formula even though single axles, tandem axles
