PACCAR is introducing the new PACCAR Automated Transmission, the lightest heavy-duty transmission for on-highway commercial vehicles. The freshly unveiled PACCAR transmission is designed to complement the PACCAR MX engines and PACCAR axles. Kenworth and Peterbilt will begin offering the new PACCAR Automated Transmission to North American customers in October 2017. The new Automated Transmission is […]
PacLease, a leasing and rental company, which offers the full line of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, has added ten new locations bringing its total to 454 locations in the United States and Canada. “PacLease had another strong year and we’re finding increased demand for those wanting to rent and lease Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks,” said Jake Civitts, […]
Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales increased again in November, recording a 1% month-over-month increase, according to the latest research. Historically, according to ACT Research, November sales volumes fall below average; however, this year it bucked the trend with a 37% increase year-over-year. “This unexpected bump was enough to move year-to-date comparisons out of […]
Peterbilt has introduced the aerodynamic, fuel efficient Model 579 EPIQ day cab. “Fleets wanting to operate fuel-efficient day cabs have been an underserved market, and Peterbilt is pleased to provide the new Model 579 EPIQ day cab,” said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “Its comprehensive, optimized aerodynamic package, fuel-efficient powertrain […]
Peterbilt, which broke new ground in aerodynamic efficiency and fuel economy when it introduced its Model 579 two years ago, has just debuted the new EPIQ package. According to Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Darrin Siver, “The Model 579 was the result of the largest investment and most comprehensive development process in Peterbilt’s […]
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW), a leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, has announced that Peterbilt is showcasing Quantum’s new Back-of-Cab (BOC) compressed natural gas (CNG) storage module installed on a Peterbilt 579 truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville KY. Quantum recently designed, engineered, and […]
