Peterbilt names its North American ‘Dealer of the Year’
Citing impressive growth in medium- and heavy-duty truck sales, parts and service growth, and the addition of three new locations, Peterbilt Motors Co. named The Larson Group its 2015 North American Dealer of the Year. “On behalf of everyone at The Larson Group Peterbilt, we are honored to receive Peterbilt’s highest dealer recognition,” said Glenn
Aftermarket brake friction: Know what you need and what you are getting
When replacing brake friction material, Dan Dunkleberger, Haldex Friction’s product manager, says that fleets “need to understand the application, duty-cycle and environment in which the vehicle in is performing. These three key things will give the end-user the necessary information needed to spec the correct friction material for the job. Application and duty-cycle are also
Blue Flash Express breaks the driver turnover cycle
For Blue Flash Express Vice President of Operations Jason Aguillard it was about stopping a cycle—new trucks with the right specs would lower maintenance and fuel expenses, improve retention and cut the cost of recruiting and training drivers. “Now we have more money to increase pay for drivers, which further enhances the company as a
Matchmaking and downspeeding
Choosing an engine, transmission and axles that are specifically matched to work together for optimum performance is a fast emerging trend. When I say “optimum performance,” I mean maximum fuel efficiency with the right horsepower engines, coupled with an automated manual transmission that shifts at exactly the right RPM, and an axle with the best
Kenworth launches PremierCare Gold Certified support program
To increase its level of customer support, Kenworth Truck Co. has launched the new Kenworth PremierCare Gold Certified program. According to Jason Skoog, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing, trucks are not just bought through a single up-front acquisition transaction. “For our customers, a truck is a business solution. The ongoing service support that
ACT Research releases September ‘State of the Industry’ report
Used Class 8 truck metrics were mixed in September, with same dealer sales inching closer to the six-month moving average, according to ACT Research. Volumes gained 8% month-over-month, but were up just 1% year-over-year, while average mileage remained flat month-over-month, dropping 8% year-over-year. The average age of U.S. Class 8 used trucks climbed to 93
The perfect combination: The Zen of creating the optimum downsped engine/axle/drivetrain mix
Most truck engines, today, run at around 1,450 RPM at cruising speed to provide the 200 HP needed at the wheel-end. Engine downspeeding allows the truck to operate consistently in a more efficient range, generally between 1,100 to 1,200 RPM, while maintaining the same 200 HP at the wheel end. As a result, fuel efficiency
Kenworth announces three new options for vocational trucks
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced three new options for its vocational lineup of trucks. Allison Transmission’s 4700 RDS seven-speed automatic transmission – with optional second “deep reverse” – can be ordered on Kenworth’s T880, T800, W900, and C500. The transmission is part of the Allison rugged duty series. “It’s a great choice for our customers operating
Peterbilt launches Red Oval Certified pre-owned truck program
Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced a new program, known as the Red Oval program, which offers certified pre-owned trucks to its customers from throughout its dealer network and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers. The trucks come with a free warranty, a 150-point inspection, a customer loyalty program and the option of financing through PACCAR Financial.
Peterbilt showcases vocational truck lineup
Peterbilt Motors Co. recently hosted nearly 100 customers and dealer representatives for a three-day vocational event at its Denton, Texas manufacturing facility where it showcased its product lineup, demonstrated new technologies and discussed market outlooks and trends. The event, called Commitment to Class, also included a tour of the assembly plant and test drives of a wide
