Electric truck service: What your technicians need to know
So, once you know what steps to take to prepare your shop for the arrival of an electric truck (and if you don’t, read our story on how to do so), the next step, and it is a crucial one, is making sure that your technicians have all the information they need to safely and
Podcast: The role of e-axles and power systems in the electric future
The electric future has arrived, with several major OEMs making battery electric trucks available now, some that will be available soon, and even a growing push toward hydrogen fuel cell power. So what will the role of suppliers be in this electric future? To answer that question, I talked with Jeremy Frenznick, senior director of
PACCAR Genuine releases new air filters
PACCAR Parts has released a new line of PACCAR Genuine air filters, an Original Equipment (OE) first-fit part installed at the factory on Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. One of the key features of the new PowerCore blue media PACCAR Genuine air filters is lower initial restriction, the company says, adding that it provides better fuel
What’s in it for fleets spec’ing the latest in driver comfort options?
How can fleets measure the value of driver comfort options? According to truck manufacturers, it starts by listening to your drivers and measuring the impact of your choices on recruitment efforts and retention success. “Quantitatively, fleets can measure the impact of comfort and convenience items through metrics like driver retention, driver health and recruiting efforts,”
How electrification will change your service operation
One of the most promising pieces of good news to come out of 2020 was the announcement of the availability of multiple medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. OEMs like Daimler, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt and Volvo all announced battery electric trucks that are either available now or will be in the foreseeable future, and several of
Peterbilt delivers Model 579 with 250,000th PACCAR MX engine to TCW
Peterbilt Motors Co. has delivered a Peterbilt Model 579 equipped with the 250,000th PACCAR MX engine produced for North America to longtime customer TCW. Founded in 1948 in Nashville, Tenn. as a small, family-owned warehousing business, TCW has become one of the largest intermodal operations in the country with a network of transportation services and
TRP names Store of the Year
PACCAR Parts recognized TRP Sauk Rapids of Allstate Peterbilt Group in Sauk Rapids, Minn. as the 2020 Global TRP Store of the Year. TRP is PACCAR Parts’ brand of aftermarket replacement parts for all makes of trucks, trailers and buses, and includes 235 stores in 42 countries around the world. TRP Sauk Rapids is located
Five truck trend takeaways from February
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from February focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Hands on with Kenworth’s T680 next-gen truck The story of the next-generation Kenworth T680’s launch is a tale of
Peterbilt launches updated vocational Models 567 and 520
Peterbilt Motors Co. has made updates to its vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks. The key updates are found in the new VMUX electrical system, which the company says delivers enhanced functionality and seamless integration with many different types of bodies for vocational customer applications. Exterior updates to the Model 567 (pictured above) include a
PACCAR Parts names 2021 Peterbilt Parts Council
PACCAR Parts has announced the 2021 Peterbilt Parts Council. The council partners with PACCAR Parts to empower Peterbilt dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to pursue successful business development opportunities, maximize customer uptime and provide the highest quality customer service, according to the company. The members of the 2021 council are: Chairman – Mike Beeghly,
Peterbilt unveils the next generation of its Model 579
Peterbilt has unveiled the next generation of its Model 579 truck. Thanks to the new design, Peterbilt touts an up to 7% fuel economy gain on a like-for-like spec basis compared to the current version. Key exterior features of the new 579 include a redesigned stronger Metton hood that is narrower and more resistant to
Watch: What the trucking industry learned in 2020, pt. 1
It’s no secret that 2020 was a difficult year for so many people and businesses. You don’t need us to tell you that. But, there is always optimism to be found in times like these, and in that spirit, FE reached out to a wide variety of executives from OEMs, suppliers, technology providers and more,
