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Paccar recalls nearly 7,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks over various issues
A parking brake issue has prompted Paccar to recall more than 1,800 Kenworth tractors, while an electrical system issue resulted in a recall of more than 5,000 vocational Peterbilt trucks, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
May 20, 2019
Business
Kenworth offers $1,000 discount to OOIDA members for new truck purchases
OOIDA members can take advantage of an offer from Kenworth for a $1,000 discount on new truck purchases. Get more details on the discount on Overdrive Online.
February 12, 2019
Business
Kenworth adds natural gas engine option to T680, T880, T880S trucks
Kenworth's T680, T880 and T880S model trucks have the option of adding the Cummins Westport L9N near zero NOx emissions natural gas engine. More details here.
August 13, 2018
Equipment
Hauling logs in British Columbia
The third-generation Munden logging companyâs fleet of 14 KWs features the latest in four T880s specâd with 550-hp engines, 18 speeds, tridem drive axles, severe weather insulation packages and other features as the company transitions from the T800 model. The trucks thrive in off-road log hauling.
February 16, 2017
Business
Kenworth T880 Super Dump workhorse in asphalt operation
Tucci & Sonsâ asphalt delivery operation is employing two new Kenworth T880 Super Dumps, which employ three 8,000-pound steerable lift axles and an 8,000-pound steerable âflying tagâ axle for a 25-ton hauling capacity permitted under an alternative federal bridge formula used by the state of Washington.
August 3, 2016
Business
Severe-duty Hendrickson suspension available in T880
The Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Hendrickson Ultimaxx advanced severe-duty rubber suspension.
April 12, 2016
Business
Equipment news from ATA: Kenworth dealer certification, 40-inch sleeper for T880, new aero kits
The American Trucking Associationsâ annual Management Conference and Exhibition took place this week in Philadelphia, and from it have come several trucking equipment news announcements.
October 22, 2015
Business
Mariners-themed Kenworth to help raise money for childrenâs literacy program
A Kenworth T880 52-inch sleeper truck with a special Seattle Mariners theme will be part of a Paccar fundraising effort outside Safeco Field in support of the Page Ahead Childrenâs Literacy Program in Seattle.
August 24, 2015
Business
Kenworth T880 picks up Truck of the Year honors from ATD
The Kenworth T880 was named the American Truck Dealersâ Commercial Truck of the Year this weekend at the ATD Convention and Expo in San Francisco, besting the the Peterbilt 567 and the International WorkStar 7600.
January 26, 2015
Business
âTruck of the yearâ goes severe-duty, vocational in 2015
ATDâs program this year recognizes these nominees: the International WorkStar 7600, Kenworth T880 with Paccar MX-13 engine and the Peterbilt Model 567.
December 17, 2014
Business
Capitol Christmas Tree delivered to D.C. after trucking-sponsored 2,700-mile trip
The special Kenworth T880 carrying this yearâs U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree ended its trek Tuesday when the 75-foot white spruce cut down in Minnesota last month ended its 2,700-mile trip to D.C.
December 3, 2014
Business
Capitol Christmas tree: Owner-operator talks 2,000-mile once-in-a-lifetime load
Owner-operator Elwood Higdem has the responsibility of piloting this yearâs Capitol Christmas tree from its harvesting point in Minnesota across the country to D.C. â a gig he says âhas been one of the best experiences of my life.â
November 12, 2014
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