PACCAR Parts opens new two distribution centers
PACCAR Parts has announced the opening of two new parts distribution centers (PDCs) in Brisbane, Australia, and Panama City, Panama. According to the company, these facilities will increase parts availability, maximize uptime, and provide superior service to PACCAR customers in the respective markets. The new PDC in Brisbane expands the Australia distribution network to two
Completing the puzzle: The PACCAR automated transmission allows Peterbilt to push integration further
The Peterbilt 579, bathed in signature Legendary Red, thundered onto the highway beneath an overcast sky that did little to snuff out the searing Texas sun. But in the cab, it was cool and quiet as the new PACCAR automated transmission stealthily skip shifted gears—fourth, sixth, eighth—allowing Kyle Quinn, Peterbilt Motors Co. general manager and
Hands On: PACCAR automated transmission in a Peterbilt 579 truck
The PACCAR Automated Transmission completes PACCAR’s proprietary powertrain puzzle, after the release of the 40,000-lb. PACCAR axle last year and the continued evolution of the PACCAR MX engine lineup. Designed for line-haul applications up to 110,000 lbs gross vehicle weight, the PACCAR Automated Transmission is spec’d for engine ratings up to five hundred and ten
PACCAR introduces automated transmission, offers complete proprietary powertrain
PACCAR introduced the new PACCAR automated transmission designed to complement PACCAR MX engines and PACCAR axles. The PACCAR automated transmission is designed for line-haul applications up to 110,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight. It is available for engine ratings up to 510 HP and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque and features tightly integrated electronic communications with the PACCAR
PACCAR Parts announces the incoming 2017 Peterbilt Parts Council
PACCAR Parts’ executive team welcomed the incoming 2017 Peterbilt Parts Council and recognized the outgoing members for their service in a joint meeting held at PACCAR Parts. “Noted parts directors and managers from Peterbilt dealerships in the United States and Canada serve on the council,” said Danny Landholm, national sales manager for Peterbilt PACCAR
Peterbilt, PACCAR Financial announce medium-duty fair market value lease program
Peterbilt has partnered with PACCAR Financial (PFC) to offer a fair market value (FMV) lease program in the United States. The program offers a Peterbilt Model 337 with a 26-ft. Supreme van body on a 60-month term with monthly payments as low as $799, depending on vehicle specifications. “The Model 337 FMV Lease program gives
PACCAR Financial redesigns used truck website
PACCAR Financial Corp. has introduced a redesigned used truck website, which can be found at paccarusedtrucks.com. According to the company, the new website features enhanced functionality, such as the ability to search by make, model, truck components and miles, and can save users’ search parameters and individual truck specs to their profiles. When additional truck
Dana receives Supplier Quality Award from PACCAR
Dana Inc. announced that it has been recognized with the 10 parts per million (PPM) Quality Award by PACCAR Inc. Dana’s manufacturing facilities in Lima, Ohio; Sterling, Illinois; Danville, Kentucky; Wellingborough, U.K.; and Sorocaba, Brazil, were honored for their commitment to excellent quality and warranty performance in providing PACCAR with products that achieved 10
Peterbilt adds PACCAR steer axles to vocational lineup
Peterbilt adds the new PACCAR 20,000- and 22,000-lb. wide track steer axles to its vocational lineup. The PACCAR steer axle is available with standard front air disc brakes or optional drum brakes as well as suspensions and several wheel end options. Both axle ratings will be available in the Models 567, 520, 389, 367, 365,
PACCAR tandem rear axle now standard on Kenworth T680, T880
The new PACCAR tandem rear axle is now standard on the Kenworth T680 and T880. “The new PACCAR tandem rear axle for the aerodynamically efficient Kenworth T680 on-highway model and the T880 vocational flagship model provides enhanced fuel economy, reduces vehicle weight by up to 150 lbs., and complements the excellent performance and fuel efficiency
