TRP introduces new line of oils
TRP has expanded its product offerings to include a full line of lubricants for all makes of trucks and buses. Available in the United States, Canada and Latin America, TRP Engine Oil, TRP Synthetic Transmission Oil and TRP Synthetic Gear Oil are the newest additions to the TRP global catalog. “Providing industry professionals with products they
Peterbilt adds PacLease trucks to Red Oval used truck program
Peterbilt’s Red Oval certified pre-owned truck program now includes PacLease trucks with the complimentary Red Oval Assurance Warranty that provides engine and aftertreatment coverage for vehicles up to five model years or 550,000 miles, Peterbilt Motors Co. recently announced. Buyers of qualified pre-leased PacLease trucks receive the full lineup of Red Oval benefits, including comprehensive
American Trucking Associations MCE 2016 trade show walkaround
The American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition took place in Las Vegas from Oct. 1-4, featuring truck and technology news and product showcases on the show floor. News from the show included the launch of a new truck, a new proprietary PACCAR axle (featured in its own video here), safety systems, maintenance apps, and a
Kenworth adds Cummins Westport ISL-G natural gas engine as option for T680, T880
Kenworth has announced that it will offer the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for the Kenworth T680 and T880. Emissions from the ISL-G Near Zero natural gas engine are 90% lower than the current NOx limit of 0.2 gram per brake horsepower-hour, and meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas
Kenworth adds 52-in. sleeper to T680 Advantage options
Kenworth has added a 52-in. mid-roof sleeper to the list of options for the company’s aerodynamic T680 Advantage package. Kenworth’s T680 Advantage configuration utilizes an optimized powertrain featuring the 2016 PACCAR MX-13 engine or PACCAR MX-11 engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage series 10-speed automated transmission, combined with Meritor MT40-14X drive axles rated at 40,000 lbs.
Kenworth introduces TruckTech+ Service Management System
Kenworth announces the introduction of the Kenworth TruckTech+ Service Management System to help drive uptime by speeding service and repair at Kenworth dealerships. Currently, new Kenworth Class 8 trucks are equipped with Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics, which enables fleets to view real-time vehicle health in the PACCAR Solutions portal. Beginning in 2017, Kenworth will expand
Navistar makes SAF-Holland fifth wheels standard on all International trucks
Navistar has announced that it is making SAF-Holland its standard fifth wheel position bearer on all International trucks, including making SAF-Holland’s FW17 the standard on the new LT series. “SAF-Holland is honored that Navistar chose Holland as its standard fifth wheel on International trucks,’” said Jeff Talaga, SAF-Holland’s vice president of sales and strategic development for the
Outtakes from our Kenworth executive interview
In the world of print magazines, there’s only so much space that we can fill, and Fleet Equipment has the knack for packing our print issues with a truckload of insightful info. Believe it or not, great kernels of knowledge still get left on the editing room floor. But in the digital world, anything goes.
Peterbilt introduces Model 579 Epiq day cab
Peterbilt has added the Model 579 Epiq day cab to its lineup of trucks, the company announced. According to Peterbilt, this builds on the success of the aerodynamic Model 579 Epiq sleeper truck. “Fleets wanting to operate fuel-efficient day cabs have been an underserved market, and Peterbilt is pleased to provide the new Model 579 Epiq
PacLease offers free safety course to Kenworth, Peterbilt lease customers
PacLease’s recently introduced safety course program, PacTrainer, is now being offered as a complimentary one-year service when national account customers lease new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks through PacLease. PacTrainer was developed in partnership with J.J. Keller and allows PacLease customers to take advantage of more than 360 online courses and video tutorials that can help
