Peterbilt celebrating 75 years by hitting the road
Celebrating 75 years in business, Peterbilt Motors Co. will host a yearlong tour that brings a new Model 579 Anniversary Edition and an exhibition trailer to scores of dealerships and industry events. The Peterbilt 75th Anniversary Tour hit the road April 1, and provides a retrospective look at, current appreciation and future hints of the industry’s
Kenworth details T680 Advantage package, launches medium-duty cabovers
The Kenworth T680 Advantage—Kenworth’s new, most fuel-efficient truck—features a special factory-installed aerodynamic package along with the optimized powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine integrated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission. Aerodynamic treatments include longer side extenders for the 76-in. sleeper, lower cab fairing extenders, front air dam, aerodynamic mud flaps, rear fairing
Peterbilt celebrates 75 years with new innovations
During the media day at the Mid-American Trucking show, Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a new optimized drivetrain package for its already fuel-efficient leader, the aerodynamic Model 579, bringing even greater levels of fuel economy. Called APEX, the new spec option pairs the PACCAR MX-13 Engine with the Fuller Advantage Automated Transmission. The combination features optimized
Peterbilt names North American dealer of the year
Peterbilt Motors Co. named Jackson Group Peterbilt – Salt Lake City its 2013 North American Dealer of the Year for its high levels of customer satisfaction and exceptional growth in heavy- and medium-duty truck sales, financing, leasing and parts sales. The dealership’s outstanding performance is even more impressive, the company said, as it moved into a brand
New TRP website features online parts catalog
TRP recently unveiled a new website that provides truck and bus fleets and operators a searchable online catalog and detailed information on its full line of all-makes aftermarket parts. The website, located at www.TRPParts.com, also features the latest specials offered across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico on TRP parts. “We set out to make the
Automatic and automated manual transmissions can improve fuel efficiency
Pouring over specs, investigating equipment options and analyzing your equipment usage, you work hard to build the most efficient, dependable trucks for your fleet. You carefully take stock of your business needs and build a truck to exceed those expectations, calculating costs and mitigating equipment risks. And then you put that perfectly spec’d machine into
Kenworth offers optional upper bunk, roof fairing aerodynamics
An enhanced 52-in. mid-roof sleeper offering for the Kenworth T680, with the addition of an optional upper bunk, and an aerodynamic roof fairing is now available. The 28-inch wide foam upper bunk for regional haul applications that require a second sleeper berth is for use while the vehicle is parked. The T680 52-inch sleeper is
Rush Enterprises: After acquisition, it’s time for consolidation
After a year of explosive growth through acquisition of 34 International dealerships in six states, Rush Enterprises Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rusty Rush, says that the company is now in a consolidation mode as the International “stores” as he calls them, are brought into the Rush operation and culture. In an interview at the
Peterbilt 2014 calendar celebrates milestones, innovations
The New Year marks the 75th anniversary of Peterbilt Motors Co., and provides the foundation for the 2014 Peterbilt calendar that is now available for sale. “Our calendar has been a fixture on the walls of trucking professionals and Peterbilt enthusiasts since the early 1970s,” said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt director of sales and marketing. “In
Kenworth Truck Co. adds T880 sleeper option
The new Kenworth T880 is now available with a 52-in. mid-roof sleeper. The option features a liftable lower bunk and upper storage units on the sleeper’s back wall, including hanging storage. The 52-in. sleeper has 23 in. of room between the seats, and an interior height clearance that enables a driver or passenger up to
