The latest in OE natural gas offerings
Revised in the fall of 2014, the Heavy-duty Truck and Bus Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Roadmap by the California Hybrid, Efficient and Advanced Truck (CalHEAT) Research Center operated by CALSTART concludes that, “The recent increase in supply of natural gas in the United States along with a highly attractive price point, nearly half that of
Kenworth launches 76-in. mid-roof sleeper; limited edition Icon 900
Kenworth introduced a new 76-in. mid-roof sleeper for the Kenworth T680 and T880 at MATS Tuesday. Full production is expected to start in the fall. “The Kenworth 76-in. mid-roof sleeper is optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers and other operators looking for a lighter weight, more aerodynamic truck with all the driver comforts of
Investing in aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency
Wind resistance is a total drag—literally. Wind resistance is one of the top forces working against the truck as it runs down the road. (The other factors being: grade resistance; tire rolling resistance; and engine accessory and/or drivetrain losses, according to Cummins MPG Guide: “Secrets of better fuel economy”.) Did you know that every 2%
Navistar, Women in Trucking Assoc., present Influential Woman award
Navistar and the Women In Trucking Association presented the fifth annual Influential Woman in Trucking award to Rihm Kenworth President and Chief Executive Officer Kari Rihm. She was awarded at a ceremony during the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting. “We are proud to recognize the leadership of Kari Rihm and other influential women in our
Kenworth, Paccar Financial announce medium-duty extended warranty program
Kenworth Truck Co. and Paccar Financial announced a 2015 extended warranty program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial. Kenworth customers may receive a two-year/200,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing Paccar Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks. Paccar Financial rates are available
Building the perfect work truck
Building the best truck for the job begins with knowing all the options. We asked the experts to tell us what fleets need to know to get the most of their buying decisions.
Leveraging analytics helps Leonard’s Express reduce maintenance costs
To get the most out of its trucks, Leonard’s Express, a family-owned asset-based transportation provider headquartered in Farmington, N.Y., invests heavily in predictive analysis. The fleet is continuously working to stay one step ahead of the curve, working to keep its trucks running productively each day. As Leonard’s Express Chief Information Officer Kyle Johnson puts
Kenworth names 2014 dealer of the year
MHC Kenworth – Colorado received the 2014 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Phoenix, Ariz. “To achieve outstanding performance in this industry requires great products, unwavering dedication and hard work, and attention to detail. MHC Kenworth – Colorado offers ‘The World’s
Urethane Supply Co. releases new hood repair kit
Urethane Supply Co.’s released a new Kenworth T800 hood repair kit, which addresses a common problem on the hood of this particular model truck, said the company. According to Urethane Supply, the brackets for the hood guides at the back of the hood break the Metton plastic. As a result, repairing the hood requires buying
Kenworth, Paccar Financial offer Class 8 extended warranty program
Kenworth Truck Co. and Paccar Financial are offering an extended warranty program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial. Under the program, Kenworth customers may receive a three-year/300,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing Paccar Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 8 trucks with a
Cabover offerings for medium-duty vocational fleets
While cabover engine (COE) style trucks are rarely if ever seen in on-highway trucking operations, they are considered effective by many local and regional medium-duty operations. Highly maneuverable in tight spaces and offering exceptional visibility and maneuverability, COEs are the vehicle of choice for a range of vocations, including pick-up and delivery, lease and rental,
Medium-duty, big business potential in 2015
In the vocational markets, activity is strong across the board and retail sales of construction trucks continue to grow for just about every application. “Last year the industry sold more than double the number of construction units than it did in 2009,” explained Anthony Gansle, Peterbilt marketing manager, on-highway product. “There’s been significant year-over-year growth
