News roundup, Dec. 4: New KW-branded merchandise available, Penske logs 10,000 miles in electric Freightliners

Updated Dec 17, 2019

Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019:

Penske hits 10,000-mile mark with battery-powered Freightliner Cascadia
Three months after taking delivery of two Freightliner eCascadia tractors, Penske Logistics announced it has logged more than 10,000 miles on the trucks in Southern California making deliveries daily. The two trucks are part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet and are being used to service a large quick service restaurant chain.

Kenworth updates online store with new items
2020 Kw Merchandise 2019 12 04 14 43The Kenworth Merchandise Collection has added more than 65 new KW-branded items to its online store for drivers who want to represent the truck manufacturer. New items include an 18-ounce blue barrel tumbler, a 20-ounce iridescent vacuum-sealed tumbler, a Carhartt thermal-lined jacket, W990 playing cards, a safety yellow fleece hoodie and more.

To order, visit the shop online or call 877-705-3314 toll free from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time.

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