PACCAR, Platform Science announce equity investment partnership
PACCAR says this investment backs up its recent integration of Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle technology with the PACCAR Connect telematics system.
Jeff Agnew joins Dobbs Truck Group as vice president, parts
Jeff Agnew, with 29 years of experience at Paccar Parts, joins Dobbs Truck Group as VP of Parts.
PACCAR Parts announces Horton is its ‘Supplier of the Year’
This recognition goes to the supplier that demonstrated “outstanding operational achievements, sales growth, parts availability, and program support” last year.
ZF supplies lane-keeping assist technology for PACCAR powertrain trucks
OnTraX activates once it determines the truck is within its lane and traveling 40-plus MPH.
PACCAR Parts recognizes dealers at Peterbilt Dealer Meeting
The annual Peterbilt Dealer Meeting presented the opportunity to recognize excellent performance in the industry.
PacLease adds 21 locations in 2022
The company is expanding its network, including adding electric trucks and charging infrastructure for EV fleets.
The biggest heavy-duty truck stories of 2022
Let’s put this year in perspective. In January, just 12 months ago, the U.S. set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations. Five months later in May, ACT Expo in-person attendance grew by 60% compared to the show that took place nine months earlier and the truck market was booming but hampered by supply chain shortages. And
Kenworth enables online TruckTech+ subscription management
Kenworth introduced a new way for fleets and truck operators to manage their Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics subscriptions online through the PACCAR Solutions web portal. By logging into PACCAR Solutions, customers can renew their Kenworth TruckTech+ subscriptions, manage payment options and monitor subscription expiration dates for all their trucks. They also can manage subscriptions for trucks
PACCAR Parts recognized as a top company for Women to Work for in Transportation
PACCAR Parts was recognized as a 2022 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). This is the fourth consecutive year PACCAR Parts has received the designation. Companies included on the list were chosen for maintaining a corporate culture that fosters gender diversity as well as providing
Peterbilt launches special edition Model 389X
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the launch of the limited-release Model 389X. The 389X celebrates the status of the Model 389 with a new special edition. The 389X embodies the heritage of the Model 389 with its bold styling and bright exterior features. The 389X includes a highly polished hood crown surrounding a classic-style, louvered grille sheet inspired by
Kenworth announces PACCAR TX-18, TX-18 Pro automated transmissions available for order
Kenworth announced that the new PACCAR TX-18 and PACCAR TX-18 Pro automated transmissions for Class 8 heavy on-highway and select off-highway vocational applications are now available for order. Both 18-speed transmissions build upon the efficiency of the PACCAR TX-12. The PACCAR TX-18 offers additional capability for heavy on-highway use for applications, such as heavy haul transport. The PACCAR TX-18 Pro adds enhanced capabilities and unique features
PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine
PACCAR will work with Cummins to offer the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The X15N is the first natural gas engine to be specifically designed for heavy-duty truck applications with up to 500 HP output. The engine will include the integration of the Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies fuel delivery
