Kenworth offers Bendix Wingman Fusion for T680, T880
Kenworth Truck Co. is making the Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance system available for the Kenworth T680 and T880. Bendix Wingman Fusion integrates and advances a suite of Bendix safety technologies – radar, camera, the vehicle’s brake system, and SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS – into one comprehensive driver assistance system. To see Bendix safety systems in action,
Kenworth T880 adds Hendrickson Ultimaax severe-duty suspension
The vocational Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Hendrickson Ultimaax advanced severe-duty rubber suspension. The Ultimaax suspension offers a balance of empty ride quality and loaded stability for driver comfort, while also cushioning the load and protecting the chassis, cargo and body equipment from excessive vibration and road shock due to potholes and rugged
Kenworth enhances T680 Advantage with Aero Advantage fairing
The Kenworth Aero Advantage Fairing is now available for order with the T680 Advantage and the 76-in. high- and mid-roof sleepers. The new Kenworth Aero Advantage Fairing flares out to better direct airflow around the rear wheels and allows for better packaging, the company explained. The new design also provides for an optional under-sleeper fuel fill,
Kenworth names 2016 Parts Council
Kenworth Truck Co. has named the members of its 2016 Kenworth Parts Council. Parts directors and managers from Kenworth dealerships across North America serve on the council, which focuses on further enhancing parts quality and customer support for truck operators and fleets. Kenworth Parts Council members for 2016 are: Chairperson: Jo Frost, Edmonton Kenworth, Leduc, Alberta;
Exceptional medium-duty truck resources
Today’s medium-duty OEMs point out that, manufacturers, truck dealers and body builders have exceptional resources available to help fleets customize specs, and have programs for sharing ideas and information to make sure chassis and bodies are right for a particular application. Included are body builder manuals and other reference materials that contain important details about
Spec’ing for medium-duty applications
“Operators of medium-duty trucks have heavy-duty expectations,” says Kurt Swihart, Kenworth’s marketing manager. “Truck manufacturers are working to make it simpler for customers who want heavy-duty characteristics in traditional medium-duty applications. The challenge in spec’ing a medium-duty truck is to find the right balance between over- and under-spec’ing in order to achieve the performance and
Fleet profile: Marten Transport meets challenges, changes the status quo
It’s one of the trucking industry’s best-known names, and for good reason. Since 1946, trucks sporting the Marten Transport logo have been traveling the highways hauling temperature-controlled goods. “Over the last several years, we’ve transformed our business from a primarily long-haul temperature control carrier to a multi-faceted temperature control carrier,” says David Meyer, the company’s
Balancing act: Sleepers keep drivers comfortable while the fleet stays efficient
Driver retention is one of the biggest issues facing fleets today. There simply aren’t enough drivers to go around, and it’s impacting the bottom line. With that being the case, fleets have been going out of their way to provide drivers with all the creature comforts they require, in order to ensure that they stay
Kenworth 40-in. sleeper now available for order
Kenworth’s new 40-in. sleeper is now available for order with either the T880 or T680. According to Kenworth, the new 40-in. sleeper with the T880 is suitable in vocational applications that use straight trucks, such as petroleum haulers or the tow industry, and for tractors that transport flatbeds, lowboys or other trailers where length and weight
Cummins, International, Mack and Mitsubishi Fuso to unveil truck technology at Work Truck Show
The Work Truck Show 2016 takes place between March 1-4 in Indianapolis, and companies making announcements at the show include Mitubishi Fuso of America, Inc.; Cummins Inc.; Mack Trucks; and International Truck, the show reported. Kenworth Truck Co., Ford Commercial Vehicles, Ram Commercial and Knapheide Manufacturing Co. also have scheduled press briefings at the show.
Keeping an eye on 2016’s next big thing
Telematics and data-driven truck analytics have come along way since their inception. No longer are they obtuse, mystical systems. Today’s data-powered solutions come with email updates, at-a-glance dashboard reports and more to help fleet managers make split second equipment decisions. But these systems still have some road to cover before it’s considered an equipment necessity.
The medium-duty truck trends of the year
Within medium-duty segments, cabover trucks, gasoline options and light-duty, customizable vans are making a big splash in the market. “Isuzu is seeing a number of new customers moving to our low cab forward [LCF] design to better fit the different routes that customers have in tight confined areas,” said Brian Tabel, Isuzu’s executive director of
