FE On the Road: Kenworth’s Icon 900 aims to keep drivers in the fleet’s seats
With the driver shortage putting pressure on fleets to employ drivers and keep them in their seats, OEs are offering premium reward trucks as an equipment-based solution to entice drivers to their business. Kenworth’s limited edition Icon 900 is definitely an eye-catching, head-turning, chromed-out killer of a trucker’s truck, but what does it offer a
Kenworth introduces new mid-roof sleeper
Kenworth has introduced the 76-in. mid-roof sleeper, which is now available to be ordered with the company’s Kenworth T680 and T880 models. The new sleeper is built to be optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers, or any drivers that prefer a lighter-weight truck that still maintains the comfort of its high-roof counterpart. Compared to Kenworth’s 76-in. high-roof sleeper, the
Powertrain integration outtakes: Even more insight (FEDigital exclusive)
With nearly every info-packed story in the print pages of Fleet Equipment, there are nuggets of information left on the editing room floor, usually due to limited space on the printed page. Thanks to the supercomputers that enable the hive-mind that is the Internet, we can bring you all the info we amass in a
Powertrain integration: Engine focus
Integration is not a new idea in the trucking industry, but the amount of efficiency OEs are pulling out of engine, transmission and axle combinations are reaching staggering new heights. One of the biggest talking points in today’s performance-packed powerplant arena is “downspeeding.” There are different levels of downspeeding and the experts at Detroit, which
Kenworth offers Yokohama tires on new trucks
Kenworth has introduced a wide selection of all-position Yokohama tires for new Kenworth heavy- and medium-duty conventional trucks. Kenworth customers can now spec Yokohama’s 101ZL, 703ZL, 709ZL, MY507, RY023, RY617, and TY517 tires when ordering their new trucks. The tires are available in a variety of common sizes for truck use in on- and off-highway
PacLease celebrates 35th anniversary
June marks the 35th anniversary of PACCAR Leasing Co. The Bellevue, Wash.-headquartered company, has grown to become the fourth largest rental and leasing company with nearly 40,000 trucks in its fleet and over 550 locations, the company reported. It’s also continued to grow internationally with PacLease entering the Australian market last month. “We launched PacLease
Kenworth offers Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission for select medium-duty trucks
Kenworth now offers the 10-speed Eaton UltraShift Plus VAS transmission for the Kenworth T370, T440 and T470 equipped with the 8.9-liter PACCAR PX-9 engine. The Eaton UltraShift Plus provides operators of select Kenworth medium-duty trucks with an alternative to traditional manual or automatic transmissions while expanding available application use. Recommended for construction, refuse, municipal pickup
Kenworth adds remote keyless entry option for T680, T880
Kenworth introduced a remote keyless entry system as an option for the Kenworth T680 and T880. Kenworth’s remote keyless entry provides two key fobs programmed to lock and unlock the doors. Operators can use a single click to unlock the driver’s side door and a double click to unlock both cab doors, the company said. Operators
Kenworth offers rebate on qualifying Icon 900 purchases
Kenworth Truck Co. is offering a $1,000 rebate on qualifying purchases of the new Kenworth Icon 900 to members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association during 2015. The Icon 900 is a customized limited edition, premium truck introduced at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show, the truck manufacturer said. Kenworth is offering the Icon 900 in a
From powertrain to driver performance, Kenworth keeps focused on efficiency
Since the launch of the T680 in 2012, the truck has been Kenworth’s on-highway flagship with the T680 Advantage sporting the latest in efficiency upgrades—from aerodynamics to engine and powertrain improvements. For 2015, Kenworth has continued to improve efficiency in its product offering and refine the engine and powertrain integration. It all starts with the
Kenworth developing PACCAR MX Engine Dealer Council
Kenworth has established a PACCAR MX Engine Dealer Council comprised of leading Kenworth dealer principals and Kenworth service managers. The council works extensively with Kenworth and PACCAR executives to identify continuous improvement initiatives, which ensure best-in-class fuel economy, reliability and lowest total cost of operation, according to Kenworth. The members serving in 2015 on Kenworth’s
Kenworth chooses remote diagnostics telematics technology provider
PeopleNet has been selected by Kenworth to be the exclusive telematics provider for Kenworth’s remote diagnostics system that is being rolled out this summer for new Kenworth Class 8 trucks powered by Paccar MX-13 engines, according to the service provider. This technology will help fleets better manage the uptime of their vehicles by automatically notifying
