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Photo gallery: TMC 2021

For the first time since February 2020, a veritable lifetime ago, the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) held its usual meeting and exposition, this time in the fall rather than in the winter and held in Cleveland, Ohio—right in Fleet Equipment‘s backyard. With that being the case, the crew at Fleet Equipment

ACT Expo day two: Photo gallery

ACT Expo is busy: Thousands of attendees, a host of exhibitors from tried-and-true truck OEMs to electrification newcomers. Hydrogen hype is growing. Most importantly, real conversations about how the industry is moving toward a zero-emissions future are happening on every corner of the show floor. This isn’t a “wouldn’t it be nice?” vibe. Decarbonization is

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Bayview Kenworth opens full-service dealership in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Bayview Kenworth recently opened a new full-service dealership in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The 12,800 sq.-ft. dealership is on a 3-acre site, features 10 service bays, and a 1,200 sq.-ft. visual parts display supported by a 4,000-sq.-ft. parts warehouse. Bayview Kenworth is located at 1 Morris Drive in Dartmouth. The dealership is in close proximity to

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Kenworth T680 Next Generation earns EPA SmartWay designation

Kenworth Truck Co. announced that its T680 Next Generation model has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Designation. The EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership is a collaboration between the EPA and freight industry designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. To receive EPA SmartWay designation, tractors must offer a full aerodynamic package, including

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Kenworth TruckTech+ remote diagnostics available as option for Kenworth medium-duty models

The Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics system is now available as an option for Kenworth’s new medium-duty conventional models. A 24-month Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics subscription may be specified when purchasing new Kenworth T180, T280, T380 and T480 models equipped with the PACCAR PX-7 and PACCAR PX-9 engine. The T280, T380 and T480 also offer the system

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Columbus Kenworth adds new parts and service dealership in Zanesville, Ohio

Columbus Kenworth has opened a new parts and service dealership in Zanesville, Ohio, approximately one hour east of Columbus. The new dealership is located along Interstate 70 and says it will support the local market which features agriculture, gas and oil businesses.  The 24,000 square-foot building is situated on 25 acres. The facility features 12

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Kenworth adds Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension for Class 8 models

Kenworth announced that it now offers the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX as an option for the Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 models. According to Hendrickson, this next generation heavy-duty, lightweight rubber suspension is designed for vocational applications such as dump, concrete mixer, refuse, logging, crane/boom, platform, and fire/rescue.. The new suspension replaces the Hendrickson Haulmaax

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Engines and transmissions: Making the right choices for vocational applications

Every jobsite, application or body demands something a little different from vocational vehicles, notes Len Copeland, product marketing manager at Detroit Products. “There can be power and frame space needs, demands for light weight and a shorter wheelbase for maneuverability,” he adds, “and environmental considerations in extended idle applications or at remote worksites.” “The first

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Kenworth donates T680 sleeper as 2021 ‘Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence’ award

Kenworth will provide the top award – a Kenworth T680 equipped with a 76-in. sleeper and the PACCAR Powertrain featuring the PACCAR MX-13 engine, PACCAR TX-12 automated transmission, and PACCAR DX-40 tandem rear axles.

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Port of Los Angeles demonstrates hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks

The Port of Los Angeles and its partners debuted five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and the grand opening of two hydrogen fueling stations. Under the $82.5 million Shore-to-Store (S2S) project, more than a dozen public and private sector partners have teamed up for a 12-month demonstration of the zero-emissions Class 8 trucks

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PACCAR launches 2021 MX engines for Kenworth T680 Next Generation truck

With the launch of Kenworth’s new T680 Next Generation truck model also comes the 2021 PACCAR MX-11 and PACCAR MX-13 engines. PACCAR says both engines feature re-designed internal components to enhance fuel economy – up to 2.4% in the PACCAR MX-13, and 3.4% in the PACCAR MX-11 – depending on the application and specification. The

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New England Kenworth opens New Hampshire parts, service facility

New England Kenworth recently opened a new 19,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Londonderry, New Hampshire, to deliver expanded support to fleets and truck operators in the northeast. Situated on 6.8 acres, New England Kenworth – Londonderry features a 16-bay service department, 1,700 sq.-ft. parts department, and a 1,000 sq.-ft. visual parts display area.

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