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Dealers
Peterbilt adds 93 new dealer locations over 4-year period
Peterbilt reported at the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show it has added 93 new dealer locations in the past four years, with many existing locations having also expanded or upgraded. “Peterbilt has greatly increased our footprint in the industry to the benefit of our customers,” says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt assistant general manager of sales and marketing. […]
March 30, 2017
Dealers
Rush Enterprises opens truck center in Farmington, New Mexico
Commercial vehicle provider Rush Enterprises has added a new location to its North American dealer network with the addition of Rush Truck Center-Farmington in New Mexico, the third in the state. The new facility measures 14,000 square feet and offers a parts showroom and eight service bays. “We are proud to extend our nationwide presence […]
February 24, 2017
Vocational
Peterbilt to offer Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero engine on select work trucks
Peterbilt Motors Company is making available the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine on Model 567, 520 and 320 trucks. The ISL-G Near Zero engine uses a unique three-way catalyst in the after-treatment, advanced engine calibration and a closed crankcase ventilation system (CCV) to achieve emissions that the company says are 90 percent lower […]
September 5, 2016
Vocational
Work trucks are smarter, more comfortable than ever thanks to AMTs, plush cabs
Generations ago, vocational trucks were about as basic as you could get; a steering wheel and three pedals. Trucks that were meant to be battered on the jobsite got very few options not designed for moving payload, but the quest for driver retention and the trickle down of available technologies has begun to change how […]
July 4, 2016
Construction Equipment
Allison’s fully-auto TC10 transmission coming to Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
Through an engineering program with Allison Transmission, Paccar says it is poised to release Allison’s fully automatic TC10 transmission in the Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt Models 567 and 579 when equipped with either with either MX or Cummins engines. Offered with 10 forward speeds and two reverse, the TC10 uses a patented torque […]
May 5, 2016
Dealers
MacAllister Machinery breaks ground on new HQ, a JCB Mudfest and more in the latest Dealer and Manufacturing News Roundup
MacAllister Machinery breaks ground for new headquarters Indiana’s Caterpillar equipment dealer, MacAllister Machinery, celebrated a groundbreaking for its new headquarters on the Southeast side of Indianapolis. The 133-acre tract will house MacAllister’s new 345,000 square-foot headquarters and will allow the company to consolidate its heavy equipment shops, parts warehouse, light equipment sales and service and […]
July 17, 2015
Construction Equipment
We go for a ride in Peterbilt’s almost-self-driving Model 579
Peterbilt showcased its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) during a Technology Showcase last week at Texas Motor Speedway. The system is a street-capable GPS autopilot that Bill Kahn, principal engineer for Peterbilt, says is accurate to within 5 centimeters. “It’s the stepping stone to autonomous driving,” he says. RELATED >> What it’s like to operate a self-driving […]
June 3, 2015
Construction Equipment
Vactor’s HXX HydroExcavator now available with Peterbilt 567 chassis
Vactor Manufacturing’s HXX HydroExcavator, which features a 3,000-psi variable water multi-flow pump with DigRight technology, is now available with the Peterbilt 567 Class 8 truck model chassis. Suitable for harsh environments and difficult work conditions, the new chassis option provides reduced weight, increased payload capacity and improved maneuverability. The standard aluminum cab structure meets severe-service […]
April 23, 2015
Construction Equipment
Peterbilt intros all-wheel drive Model 567
Peterbilt has announced it will begin production on an all-wheel drive Model 567 in April. Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing, says the new all-wheel drive 567 “will help customers go off-road in tough conditions with ample traction, power and maneuverability they can rely on.” The AWD 567 is available for order now in a set-back […]
March 12, 2015
Construction Equipment
PHOTOS: Trucks of every trim, tint and trade throng World of Concrete 2015
[imagebrowser id=191] One of the cool things about World of Concrete each year is that there’s never a shortage of interesting trucks to see. Pickups, service trucks, haulers, pump trucks, mixers—you name it, it’s there and in just about every paint job you can think of. The gallery above contains just about every truck we […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Peterbilt debuts Model 567 set-forward front axle config designed for mixer applications (PHOTOS)
[imagebrowser id=188] At the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, Peterbilt has introduced a new set-forward front axle (SFFA) configuration for their Model 567, creating an ideal truck for mixer applications. The SFFA maximizes payloads and meets state and federal bridge law requirements, said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “The Model 567 is […]
February 4, 2015
Construction Equipment
Peterbilt’s unveiling a new Model 567 config perfect for concrete contractors at World of Concrete
Peterbilt Motors Company announced it will be unveiling a major new product configuration ideal for concrete contractors and other weight-conscious applications during the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, February 2-6. Peterbilt Marketing Manager for Vocational Products Charles Cook said the to-be-introduced vehicle will be equipped with a PACCAR PX-9 engine, an Allison automatic […]
January 19, 2015
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