PACCAR posts strong earnings despite five weeks of closed factories; shares updates on electric vehicles
PACCAR earned net income of $147.7 million in the second quarter, compared to $619.7 million earned in the same period last year, according to the company’s latest financial statement. Second quarter net sales and financial services revenues were $3.06 billion, compared to $6.63 billion achieved in the second quarter of 2019. “PACCAR closed its factories
Fleet Profile: BMC trucks supply job sites around the U.S.
At BMC, being a successful nationwide building materials provider depends on a reliable fleet and the maintenance operation behind it.
Kenworth adds video, quick reference guide for over-the-air updates
The Kenworth TruckTech+ Over-The-Air Updates program has introduced video and added a quick reference guide. The updates are for Class 8 Kenworth trucks equipped with a 2017 or newer model year PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engine. To initiate updates, Kenworth customers must use the PACCAR Over-The-Air mobile app available for download from the Apple App Store
Kenworth introduces new airbrake package for K370 Cabover
Kenworth has introduced an airbrake package with a 23,000-lb. rear axle for enhanced road capacity for the K370 cabover. Combined with the K370’s standard 12,000-lb. front axle, the new axle offering increases the K370’s gross combination weight rating to 35,000 lbs. The package features the Dana S23-172 or S23-172E rear axle, 1710 drivelines, 22.5-in. tires,
Watch: Three ways today’s electric trucks are inspiring the electric trucks of tomorrow
Electric trucks have hit the road. Right now, electric trucks from both Peterbilt and Kenworth are in use in California ports; electric Freightliner and Fuso models from Daimler Trucks North America are in use by customers; and Volvo Trucks and Mack both have their own electric models that debuted early this year. There’s a lot
Kenworth Sales Company – Las Vegas relocates
Kenworth Sales Company – Las Vegas has relocated its full-service dealership to a larger, newly constructed facility to meet increasing Kenworth customer demands, the company says. The 67,000 square-foot facility features a 27,500 square-foot service department with 26 service bays, two-hour truck diagnosis through Kenworth PremierCare ExpressLane, 3,300 square-foot visual parts display supported by a
Kenworth donates T680 sleeper for Transition Trucking recognition program
Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes initiative are joining together for the fifth consecutive year to discover America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who has made the transition from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to driving for a commercial fleet. Under the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” recognition
PACCAR Parts opens new parts distribution center in Las Vegas
PACCAR Parts announced the opening of a new 250,000-sq-ft parts distribution center (PDC) in Las Vegas. The facility, which includes a 20,000 sq-ft small parts mezzanine, became operational in May and has increased parts availability and uptime to dealers and customers. This PDC serves 95 Kenworth, Peterbilt and TRP locations in the Southwest United States
Palmer Trucks to open new Indiana dealership
Palmer Trucks is expanding its dealership operations in Louisville, Indiana will be expanding with the opening of a new full-service dealership in Southern Indiana. The new dealership, Kenworth of Sellersburg, will be located at 1503 Avco Blvd. Sellersburg, Ind. 47172 with initial hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The store is tentatively
Fitting cab and chassis designs to the needs of vocational trucks
OEM designs and resources are making upfitting easier than ever for vocational truck operators.
Kenworth T680, T880 add option for DEF tank with integrated steps
Kenworth has introduced an optional DEF tank with integrated steps designed for its T680 and T880 trucks. With the option, the access steps to the deck plate are mounted directly over the DEF tank without requiring additional frame space. Instead, the placement of the steps can free up as much of 16 in. of frame
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