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
Fontaine Fifth Wheel receives PACCAR 10 PPM Quality Achievement Award
For the fifth consecutive year, Fontaine Fifth Wheel received the PACCAR 10 PPM Quality Achievement Award. The award is presented to suppliers who ship the equivalent of less than 10 defective parts per million to PACCAR. Fontaine supplies No-Slack fifth wheels to PACCAR. The No-Slack design automatically self-adjusts the lock to allow for trailer kingpin
PACCAR launches 2021 MX engines for Kenworth T680 Next Generation truck
With the launch of Kenworth’s new T680 Next Generation truck model also comes the 2021 PACCAR MX-11 and PACCAR MX-13 engines. PACCAR says both engines feature re-designed internal components to enhance fuel economy – up to 2.4% in the PACCAR MX-13, and 3.4% in the PACCAR MX-11 – depending on the application and specification. The
PACCAR Parts breaks ground on Louisville parts distribution center
PACCAR Parts recently broke ground on its new parts distribution center (PDC) in Louisville, Kentucky. The company says new 260,000-sq.-ft. PDC will increase parts availability for dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions of the U.S. and provide parts capacity to support new truck and engine models. The distribution center will be
Peterbilt unveils new Class 5-8 medium-duty trucks, PACCAR TX-8 transmission
Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled the new medium-duty Model 537 and Model 548, designed for the Class 7/8 segment, as well as the medium-duty Model 535 and Model 536, designed for the Class 5/6 non-CDL lease and rental markets. Each new model is available for order with deliveries starting in July. Model 537 and Model
PACCAR Parts releases new TRP all-makes grilles
PACCAR Parts is expanding its line of TRP all-makes grilles with two new grilles for trucks and buses. The company says TRP all-makes grilles include mounting hardware and a bug screen. The grilles are made from high-impact resistant plastic that allows them to perform in demanding environments, the company says. TRP all-makes grilles come with
PACCAR Genuine releases new air filters
PACCAR Parts has released a new line of PACCAR Genuine air filters, an Original Equipment (OE) first-fit part installed at the factory on Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. One of the key features of the new PowerCore blue media PACCAR Genuine air filters is lower initial restriction, the company says, adding that it provides better fuel
Peterbilt delivers Model 579 with 250,000th PACCAR MX engine to TCW
Peterbilt Motors Co. has delivered a Peterbilt Model 579 equipped with the 250,000th PACCAR MX engine produced for North America to longtime customer TCW. Founded in 1948 in Nashville, Tenn. as a small, family-owned warehousing business, TCW has become one of the largest intermodal operations in the country with a network of transportation services and
PACCAR Parts names 2021 Peterbilt Parts Council
PACCAR Parts has announced the 2021 Peterbilt Parts Council. The council partners with PACCAR Parts to empower Peterbilt dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to pursue successful business development opportunities, maximize customer uptime and provide the highest quality customer service, according to the company. The members of the 2021 council are: Chairman – Mike Beeghly,
PACCAR Parts introduces charging stations for all electric vehicles
PACCAR Parts is introducing new electric vehicle charging stations to support the global launch of electric vehicles (EVs). The company says the chargers are designed to be compatible with Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF electric trucks and work for other EV commercial vehicles. Customers can purchase the chargers from Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and TRP
