SPRING 2014 • VOLUME 18 • NUMBER 1

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Kenworth T680 76-Inch Sleeper 13

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S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 • V O L U M E 1 8 • N U M B E R 1

Kenworth Dealer News 4Kenworth Dealer of the Year Awards

New Products 7T680 Advantage; cabovers’ new exterior and options; T880 adds 52-inch mid-roof sleeper

Leading the Way 9 ABC Supply adding 53 T880s to its fleet

MPG is Top Priority 11T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper improves fuel efficiency, driver satisfaction

It’s What Drivers Want 13T680 with 76-inch sleeper, driver comfort

Making Old Trucks New Again 15W900 Glider Kit truck offers reliability, durability

Green Trucks 17Natural gas powered T660 delivers quiet ride

On-Highway Trucks 18T680s enhance fuel economy, driver comfort

Vocational Trucks 20T880 lowering fuel bills; C500s, T800s, T680s and T370s working Canada’s oil region

Medium Duty Trucks 22T370 pumpers, tankers and fire rescue vehicles; T370s deliver beverages, driver appreciation

PACCAR Engines, PACCAR News 24PACCAR MX-13 customer testimonial; PACCAR Financial and PacLease news; new TRP website

Kenworth Dealer News 26Dealers expand facilities

Performance and Comfort

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Fleet managers consistently tell us they want performance, power and fuel efficiency, while drivers want comfort, qual-ity and day-to-day reliability. Read their stories in their own words in this issue.

In the on-highway market, our flagship Kenworth T680 has become a favorite of both fleet managers and drivers with its excellent performance, fuel efficiency and interior comfort. Available in day cab, 52-inch sleeper and 76-inch sleeper con-figurations, now Kenworth is bringing the T680 Advantage to market with the industry-leading aerodynamic T680 as the foundation. A special package of factory-installed aero-dynamic treatments – coupled with an optimized powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine integrated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmis-sion – make the T680 Advantage our most fuel-efficient truck.

On the vocational side, the T880 is now in full production for customers who demand a durable and reliable truck, including dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy haul applications. We’ve added a 52-inch sleeper option for the T880 providing customers in heavy haul and oil patch applications with a comfortable and spacious sleeper that drivers will appreciate.

The T880 is standard with the PACCAR MX-13 engine, rated up to 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque. Customers appreciate the engine’s fuel efficiency, higher horsepower and torque ratings, excellent reliability, and quiet opera-tion in all Kenworth Class 8 models.

We also continue to expand our natural gas truck offerings. The T660, T800 short hood and W900S are available with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty natural gas engine. This year we plan to expand our well-rounded natural gas truck offerings to the T680 and T880.

Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers are sporting a new exterior and interior designed to enhance driver productiv-ity, visibility and comfort. These cabovers are equipped with the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine with power ratings from 200 to 250-hp and up to 660 lb-ft of torque, for excellent pick-up-and-delivery performance in urban operations with a tight curb-to-curb turning radius.

Across our diverse product line, Kenworth takes pride in building The World’s Best trucks to the highest performance standards to deliver pre-mium value to our customers.

Gary MooreKenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President

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Kenworth Dealer News

Wisconsin Kenworth Honored as Kenworth Dealer of the Year

Wisconsin Kenworth received the prestigious 2013 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the Kenworth Dealer Meeting held in the Seattle area.

“The 2013 Kenworth Dealer of the Year award is a very special achievement and a proud moment for Wisconsin Kenworth and our 500 employees,” said Jim Moeller, president of Wisconsin Kenworth, which operates nine Kenworth locations in Wisconsin and Michigan. “We’re fortunate to offer The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks and we’re very driven and dedicated to provide The World’s Best support that customers expect and deserve. We especially thank our many loyal customers for their business.”

Kenworth Sales Company Named Medium Duty Dealer of the Year

Kenworth Sales Company was named 2013 Kenworth Medium Duty Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.

“This award exemplifies our employees’ diligent efforts to strengthen relationships with medium duty customers by learn-ing their needs and providing medium trucks, parts, and service to meet and exceed those needs,” said Kyle Treadway, presi-

dent of Kenworth Sales Company, which operates 20 dealer-ships in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. “We’re proud to represent the Kenworth medi-um duty product in the Mountain West, and appreciate the support we receive from Kenworth and our fellow dealers.”

MHC Kenworth – Kansas City Earns Kenworth’s PACCAR Engine Dealer of the Year

For the second time in three years, MHC Kenworth – Kansas City was named Kenworth’s 2013 PACCAR Engine Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.

The award recognizes the Kenworth dealer that effectively communicates the PACCAR MX-13 engine’s many ben-efits and ably assists customers in specifying the engine in their new Kenworth Class 8 trucks. In addition, the award acknowledges outstanding dealer support to PACCAR engine customers provided through certified technicians, well-stocked PACCAR MX-13 parts inventory, amount of available weekly service hours, and excellent service turnaround time.

Truck Enterprises Hagerstown Honored as Parts and Service Dealer of the Year

Kenworth Honors Papé Kenworth as TRP All-Makes Dealer of the Year 

From left are Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president; Preston Feight, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing; and Wisconsin Kenworth executives Bob Sorrentino, Curt Collins and Jim Moeller.

From left are Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president; Kip Ekker, chief operations officer, Kenworth Sales Company; and Preston Feight, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing.

From left are Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president; Ken Hoffman, Jeff Murphy and Mike Murphy of MHC Kenworth – Kansas City; and Preston Feight, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing.

From left are Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president; John Harter, president of Truck Enterprises Inc.; and David Danforth, PACCAR Parts general manager.

From left are Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president; Jordan Papé and David Laird of Papé Kenworth, and David Danforth, PACCAR Parts general manager.

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Kenworth Dealer News

Kenworth Gold Award Winners

2014 Dealer Meeting Attendees

Kyle Treadway of Kenworth Sales Company Named ATD Truck Dealer of Year

Kenworth Silver Award WinnersKenworth also honored its 14 Silver Award winners for 2013: Amos Kenworth, Edmonton Kenworth, Inland Kenworth (U.S.), Kenworth Maska, Kenworth Northwest, Kenworth of Indianapolis, Kenworth of South Louisiana, Kenworth Sales Company, MHC Kenworth – Arkansas, NorCal Kenworth, Sahling Kenworth, Truck Enterprises Richmond, Truckworx Kenworth – Birmingham, and Worldwide Equipment.

Kenworth Names 2014 CouncilsHere are the 2014 Kenworth Dealer, Service and Parts Council members.

Dealer CouncilThe 2014 Kenworth Dealer Council members are: Chairman - Tom Bertolino, NorCal Kenworth, Sacramento, Calif.; Will Bruser, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Bill Currie, Inland Kenworth, Burnaby, B.C.; Carl Herzog, Central Illinois Trucks, Normal, Ill.; David Laird, Papé Kenworth, Eugene, Ore.; Mike Murphy, MHC Kenworth, Leawood, Kan.; and Vince Tarola, Kenworth Truck Centres, Concord, Ont. Erick Miner of Central Illinois Trucks, Normal, Ill.; serves as the Kenworth American Truck Dealers (ATD) line representative.

Service CouncilThe 2014 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – Michael Donnelly, MHC Kenworth, Little Rock, Ark.; Wayne Beal, Kenworth Sales, Spokane, Wash.; Chris Bowers, Worldwide Equipment in Abingdon, Va.; Adam Burrough, Edmonton Kenworth, Edmonton, Alb.; Grant Easton, Kenworth Truck Centres, Concord, Ont.; Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Richard Williamson, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Mike Yow, Kenworth of South Texas, San Antonio, Texas; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Vince Tarola, Kenworth Truck Centres, Concord, Ont.

Parts Council The 2014 Kenworth Parts Council members are: Chairwoman - Jo Frost, Edmonton Kenworth, Edmonton, Alb.; Ken Ables, Performance Kenworth, Cleveland, Texas; Paul Baker, Wallwork Kenworth, Fargo, N.D.; Samuel Letendre, Kenworth Maska, La Presentation, Que.; Lisa Nichols, Kenworth of Columbus, Hilliard, Ohio; Vic Stiller, Inland Kenworth, Phoenix, Ariz.; Jeff Weaver, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Clayton Zuchotzki, GreatWest Kenworth, Calgary, Alb.; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Mike Murphy, MHC Kenworth, Leawood, Kan.

Kyle Treadway, president and dealer principal of Kenworth Sales Company, accepts the 2014 Truck Dealer of the Year award from the American Truck Dealers (ATD) during the annual ATD Convention and Expo in New Orleans, La.

Wisconsin Kenworth From left: Curt Collins, Bob Sorrentino and Jim Moeller

Custom Truck SalesFrom left: Brent Leach and Jim Clark

MHC Kenworth – Colorado MHC Kenworth – Kansas City

From left: Ken Hoffman, Jeff Murphy and Mike Murphy

Papé KenworthFrom left: Jordan Papé and David Laird

Shown are participants at the Kenworth Dealer Meeting held in the Seattle area.

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Kenworth K270 and K370 Cabovers Feature New Look, Added Options

With momentum building for its line of Class 6 and 7 cabover trucks, Kenworth has made further innova-tions to its K270 and K370 models. While the new exterior is an important addition, Kenworth also

has incorporated many new features to make its cabovers even more productive.

Inside the cab, a new dash and gauge cluster provide more information than ever before. Both truck models feature a new option — single driver and passenger seats with a large console with cup holders in between.

Powered by the 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine, which has power ratings from 200 to 250-hp, and up to 660 lb-ft of torque, the K270 and K370 are now available with a 6-speed Allison trans-mission, joining a 5-speed transmission already available.

New this year are Dana axles as well as front air disc brakes for improved stopping power and longer brake life. Kenworth has added an “electronic braking module” that will allow for the addition of stability control later this year.

Kenworth T880 Adds 52-Inch Mid-Roof Sleeper

The new Kenworth T880 is now available with the Kenworth 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. The new T880 sleeper option provides vocational customers in heavy haul and oil patch applications with a durable

and reliable truck equipped with a comfortable and spa-cious sleeper that drivers appreciate.

The mid-roof sleeper features a liftable lower bunk and upper storage units on the sleeper’s back wall, including hanging storage. A bunk heater, flat screen TV and premium sound system can also be added.

Kenworth T680 Advantage Now Available For Order

The Kenworth T680 Advantage – Kenworth’s new, most fuel-efficient truck – is now available for fleets and owner-operators. The T680 Advantage offers up to a 5 percent* fuel economy enhancement. It features a special pack-age of extra, factory-installed aerodynamic treatments along with the optimized powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine integrated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage™ 10-speed automated transmission and a 6x2 axle configuration.

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Leading the Way Nation’s largest roofing distributor to add 53 more T880s to its fleet in 2014

Kenworth’s first full-production Kenworth T880 was recently delivered to ABC Supply Co., Inc., one of the largest distributors of exterior building products in the nation, at its headquarters in Beloit, Wis.

The first full-production Kenworth T880 is equipped with a PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 430 hp and 1,550 lb-ft of torque, a 10-speed manual transmission and a 116.5-inch BBC hood optimized for the PACCAR MX-13. ABC Supply’s new T880 is equipped with a 59-foot Hiab XS 335 crane. ABC Supply plans to add 53 more Kenworth T880s this year.

“The Kenworth T880 is a rugged and durable truck that can get the job done in our demanding application,” says Mike Boggs, director of operations for ABC Supply. “The T880 has the spe-cific frame, cab and drivetrain layout to allow for the proper length and turning radius. The engineers at Kenworth were able to help us with important details on chassis layout which in turn helped us produce a unit that fits our needs.”

Rugged reliability The Kenworth T880s, which ABC Supply purchased through Wisconsin Kenworth – Milwaukee, will be assigned to the company’s various branches across the United States and used to deliver roofing, siding, windows and other building supplies. The company also oper-ates more than 100 Kenworth T370, T680 and T800 trucks in its fleet.

Since its founding by Ken and Diane Hendricks in 1982, ABC Supply’s sole focus has been serving professional contrac-tors – taking care of them better than any other distributor, treating them with the respect they deserve and offer-ing products, services and support they

need to build their businesses. More than 30 years later, ABC Supply has grown to more than 450 branches in 45 states.

ABC Supply is an “employee-first” company which believes that in order to provide the best service to its customers, associates must be treated with respect and given the tools they need to succeed.

Comfortable cab, productive drivers “By acquiring the Kenworth T880, we’re giving our driv-ers the tools they need to make more productive and effective deliveries to our customers,” Boggs says. “Based on our experiences with other Kenworth trucks, we fully expect the T880 to provide our drivers with a comfort-

able work environment and our company with a high degree of reliability for many years.”

The Kenworth T880 is espe-cially suited for vocational

customers who demand a durable and reliable truck, includ-ing dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy haul applications. The T880 is standard with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque. The new vocational truck

also includes an air-assisted hydraulic clutch, complex reflector headlamps, 5-piece Metton® hood for easier and faster repairs, and new lightweight, factory-installed lift axles. The T880 uses Kenworth’s 2.1-meter

wide, stamped aluminum cab, which is robotically assembled. The cab has a comfortable 23 inches of room between the seats.

“The Kenworth T880 is a rugged and durable truck that can get the job done in our demanding application.” — Mike Boggs

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MPG is Top PriorityRegional hauler selects Kenworth T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper and PACCAR MX-13 engine for excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and driver comfort

Last July, Woody Bogler Trucking, in Rosebud, Mo., purchased two of the first production Kenworth T680s with the new 52-inch mid-roof sleeper for its regional hauling operations. Spec’d with the PACCAR MX-13 engine, rated at 455 hp, and driven through an Eaton® UltraShift® Plus 13-speed transmission, the fleet’s T680s are pulling end-dump trailers with full-load bulk products.

“We had standardized on the Kenworth T660 because of the great fuel savings we were achieving,” says Tracy Bogler, president. “We were getting four-tenths of a mile per gallon better with the T660s and PACCAR MX engine over the other trucks in our fleet. Then Kenworth came out with the T680 52-inch mid-roof sleeper. Now I’m hoping for even big-ger savings.”

With 16 new T680 mid-roof sleepers operating in the fleet, Bogler says some of the new trucks are getting over 8 mpg, with an average of 6.8 mpg across the entire fleet of 142 trucks.

“I’m making the T680 mid-roof sleeper our new standard going forward,” says Bogler. “It’s a good truck and drivers love it. I have 55 more T680s on order this year.”

With the upcoming order, Bogler changed only one spec, from 6 x 4 to 6 x 2 rear ends, for only one live axle instead of two. “I hope we’ll see even more fuel improvement,” says Bogler. “Fuel efficiency is top priority for us.”

Excellent regional haul performanceDrivers have had plenty of time to appreciate the ameni-ties of the T680 mid-roof configuration. “They like the bigger, wider cab and extra roomy space between seats,” says Bogler. “They like the extra headroom. Mostly they like the way the T680s handle and drive. PACCAR MX-13 engine power is good, and visibility is excellent with the shorter hood.”

Attracts top driversBogler acknowledges that it’s easier attracting and retaining good drivers when operat-ing a fleet of new Kenworth

trucks. “Drivers like Kenworth T680s and T660s, and that’s helped with driver retention,” he says. “Kenworth and PACCAR MX engines are as good as they come. As far as reliability goes, we’ve been running the PACCAR MX engine since 2011 and my drivers appreciate the power. I doubt that I could get any of my drivers out of those trucks now.”

Along with excellent fuel efficiency, driver comfort and reliability, Bogler depends on his Kenworth

dealer — MHC Kenworth-Springfield, Mo. — for service and support after the sale. “I work with MHC to spec my trucks, to do whatever

we can to make it the best truck in terms of fuel economy and weight. Our Kenworth dealer stands behind its trucks, and they stand behind the PACCAR MX-13 engine. That kind of support is real impor-tant to us.”

“Drivers love it. I have 55 more T680s on order this year.” — Tracy Bogler

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It’s What Drivers WantKenworth T680 with 76-inch Sleepers preferred by produce hauler and its drivers for comfort and fuel efficiency

Offering a generous pay package and benefits can get a company only so far when it comes to attracting and retaining drivers, says David Messmore, president of Sunnyside, Wash.-based DLM Trucking. “We have always run PACCAR equipment, but these new T680s are the best trucks we’ve ever seen,” he says.

“There has been a huge boost in driver comfort. The one-piece windshield is great for visibility and drivers can stand comfort-ably in the cab and sleeper. We spec’d the swivel chair and rotat-ing table, plus have refrigera-tors and microwaves on board,” he says. “Our drivers absolutely love the T680s and how comfortable they are. Other drivers are taking notice and calling to see if we have any openings. We now have a waiting list of drivers — that’s a good problem to have.”

Twenty years ago, four generations of Messmores decid-ed to move from Oxnard, Calif., to a 200-acre farm in Sunnyside, Wash. “We had a successful trucking com-pany down in Oxnard,” says Messmore. “Dad (Larry Messmore) wanted to start a farming operation with our entrie family, and see if trucking would also work up here.” Using its own trucks to move its produce down to Southern California, other farmers quickly took notice and began coordinating loads.

Fuel-efficient PACCAR MX-13 engine“Today, we have 35 trucks a week, nearly all Kenworth T680s, headed down to California with refrigerated trail-ers,” Messmore says. “When the price of fuel began to climb and California started implementing the mandate for fuel-efficient trucks, we determined the Kenworth T680 was the truck to try.”

Messmore says the decision has been paying off. “The fuel economy is tremendous. We’re getting 1 to 1½ mpg better with the T680s and that means more than $400,000 a year in fuel savings for us.”

The reefer fleet now has 27 T680 76-inch sleepers pow-ered by the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 455 hp and driven through automated transmissions. While improving fuel economy was a top criterion in selecting

the T680s, Messmore says, “It was important for us to have a truck that kept our drivers comfortable.”

Smooth, quiet and comfortable John Clayton, a 20-year veteran behind the wheel, came to work for

DLM about a year ago and says, “Hands down, the T680 is the nicest truck I’ve ever driven. I almost forget I’m driving a big rig. The T680 is more like a motor coach, it’s so smooth and quiet.”

Clayton says the sleeper and space between the seats is impressive. “Before I used to eat all my meals at truck stops. But with a microwave and the comfortable living arrange-ment, along with the folding desk on the T680, I load the refrigerator before I head out and eat my meals on board. My monthly food budget is about 1⁄3 of what it used to be, and I’m eating healthier.”

“These new T680s are the best trucks we’ve ever seen.” — David Messmore

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Making Old Trucks New AgainLogging fleet adds Kenworth W900L Glider Kit truck for reliability, durability and nostalgic appeal

The Pardovich family has owned and operated PER Trucking since 1980. Originally a diesel engine rebuilding shop — PER = Precision Engine Rebuilders — the Elmira, Ore., company evolved into a log hauling fleet around 1985 with the help of an old Kenworth truck.

“One day my father came into the shop and said he saw an old logging truck sitting in a field,” recalls Dan Pardovich, who joined the family business in 1983 while a junior in high school. “He told us to see if we could buy it and rebuild it between engine jobs. After we rebuilt it, a logger called and said, ‘I hear you have a logging truck. Do you want to haul logs?’”

Today, the company operates a logging fleet of 21 Kenworth trucks (T800s and W900s) and Pardovich esti-mates he and his brothers have rebuilt 35 trucks over the years, all Kenworths.

Durable, working trucks “Last year, we built a Kenworth W900L Glider Kit truck,” says Pardovich, who put the newly rebuilt, showroom-quality truck into logging operation as soon as it was finished. While glider kit trucks turn a lot of heads, “Kenworth trucks are built to work,” he says. “My brother Ryan and I ran a couple loads just to set the scales and put it through its paces. Next day we gave it to the driver and haven’t had any problems since. We expect the same hard-working reliability and performance from a glider kit truck as any other Kenworth truck.

“From the time we started in the trucking business, our entire fleet has been Kenworths and Kenworth rebuilds. All big working trucks. Our logging trucks are out there getting dirty, getting rock chips, and taking a lot of severe abuse. For durability and toughness, you can’t beat Kenworth trucks,” he said.

Latest amenities and updatesFor fleets and owner operators who want to make old trucks ‘new’ again, Kenworth offers glider kits for the T660, T800 and W900L models, in all sleeper sizes. Kenworth glider kits feature the latest amenities and updates in each of the three models.

“We use rolling gliders,” says Pardovich. “The way the glider kit program works is, you have to have two major

components from a donor truck. We used the engine and transmission.”

Every truck rebuilt at PER is put into

the fleet, says Pardovich, who is already working on his next glider kit. “After three or four years, we might resell them. Kenworths hold their value and there’s always a good market for them. But in general, we keep them working in the fleet.

“Kenworths have good longevity and I feel they’re the best trucks for what we do. For me, there’s only one truck and it’s Kenworth.”

“Kenworths have good longevity and I feel they’re the best trucks for what we do.” — Dan Pardovich

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Green Trucks

Paper Transport Adds 20 Natural Gas-Powered Kenworth T660s Paper Transport became one of Kenworth’s first customers to run CNG-powered Kenworth T660s with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine in 2013.

“We believe natural gas is here to stay, particularly given all of the natural gas production happening in the United States,” says Jeff Shefchik, president of Green Bay, Wis.-based regional truckload carrier Paper Transport Inc. “We’ve been pleased with the performance of our natural gas-pow-ered Kenworth trucks.”

Paper Transport hauls paper products for a major paper producer in the state of Wisconsin to warehouses and dis-tribution centers throughout the Midwest and southeastern United States, as well as building products, furniture and products for a major beverage company throughout the Midwest and Southeast. “Our customers appreciate getting deliveries from trucks with quieter engines that emit fewer greenhouse gases; trucks that are easier on the environ-ment,” Shefchik says.

Paper Transport’s first 10 natural gas-powered Kenworth T660s came equipped with the 350-hp Cummins Westport ISX12 G, Kenworth 62-inch AeroCab® sleepers and Agility Fuel Systems™ tanks, one with 75 diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) of CNG mounted to the back of the cab, and the second a 40 DGE tank mounted to the driver side. The sec-ond order of 10 CNG-powered Kenworth T660s, which the company put into service last October, came equipped with the new, bigger 400-hp Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine, 72-inch AeroCab sleepers and more fuel capacity with Agility Fuel Systems’ tanks offering 100 and 40 DGE of CNG capacity that gives the trucks a 600-mile range on a single fueling. “While these trucks can go further than our previ-ous models, they remain comfortable to drive, which makes them popular among our drivers,” Shefchik says.

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On-Highway Trucks

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Kenworth T680 with PACCAR MX-13 Engine Lowers Costs for Oregon Open-Deck CarrierCEO Rick Williams of Central Oregon Truck Company (COTC) says the performance of the Kenworth T680 equipped with a 76-inch sleeper and a 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine taught him that he didn’t have to sacrifice performance for fuel and weight savings by choosing a 13-liter engine over a 15-liter engine. Not even when his company’s trucks haul open-deck, specialized or over-sized loads over mountain passes in the West.

“Our tests show that we’re getting a half-mile per gallon fuel econ-omy improve-ment with a T680 equipped with the PACCAR MX-13 engine pulling roll-top and curtain vans compared to

the performance of our older Kenworth T660s equipped with the 15-liter Cummins ISX engine pulling the same size loads,” says Williams. “The positive response of our driv-ing team members to the T680’s powertrain performance has offered the best feedback. They tell us that the 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine is not overburdened by the kind of driving they have to do, even when they’re hauling heavy loads and topping out at 105,500 GVW. Out West, we pull loads over more hills, so we need a truck with an engine that provides the power we need.

“From a cab configuration, the T680 offers our driving team members more comfortable amenities with a stan-dard 76-inch sleeper and a wider cab,” says Williams. “They say the T680’s triple-sealed doors and acoustic treatments make for a quiet ride, and that driving the T680 is more like driving a car. They also like the improved visibility that comes from the T680’s panoramic wind-shield and they really like the rotating passenger seat and the rotating table that they can use to fill out their paper-work during their breaks.”

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Kenworth T680s Help Petroleum Hauler Enhance Fuel Economy by 1 MPG, Keep Driver Turnover LowCousins Craig Terpening and Rich Terpening Jr. assumed the reigns of their 97-year old family business, Terpening Trucking, in 2010. Since then, they have grown the fleet from 32 to 57 petroleum haulers, with a five-year plan to grow to 100 trucks.

The company has been running Kenworth T800s as its standard truck. “We’re now moving into the Kenworth T680 and it’s been a great decision,” says Rich. “We deliver to convenience stores and retail distributorships, and the statement those T680s make about quality means something.”

Impressing customers is one thing, impressing drivers is another. “We tested a T680 for a year,” says Rich. “Everyone raved about the visibility out of the truck, and the guys who drove at night noticed the huge improvement in night-time vision with the headlight system. The T680’s quietness and ride was impressive.”

With key drivers convinced, the Terpenings ordered 15 more T680s. “Everyone loves the trucks,” says Rich. “We’ve always said that part of the equation is to operate the best equipment in order to attract the best drivers,” says Rich. “Most of our drivers have been with us for over 15 years, and with the new infusion of drivers due to our growth, our aver-age is still 12 years with the company.

“Perhaps what we love most about the T680s is how much more economical they are. We run heavy — 107,000 pounds — and our T800s with 485 horsepower engines average between 5.2 and 5.4 mpg in regional deliveries. The T680s, with the same horsepower rating, are averaging between 6.0 and 6.5 mpg — that’s up to a mile per gallon boost. It’s amazing what that means in fuel savings, per truck, since each rig runs about 100,000 miles per year.”

Cousins Craig Terpening (left) and Rich Terpening Jr.

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Vocational Trucks

Kenworth T880 Turning Heads, Lowering Fuel Bills for K Redden Trucking“Other drivers are envious,” says Keith Redden, owner of K Redden Trucking in Floyds Knobs, Ind., when talking about the new Kenworth T880. Redden runs 27 trucks, most equipped with 20-yard dumps hauling aggregate and asphalt. His company was one of the first fleets to take early delivery of the new Kenworth vocational model last summer.

The T880 dump is powered by the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 455-hp, and driven through a 10-speed transmis-sion. “We have more than 30,000 miles under the hood and the truck is working great,” says Redden. “One of our senior drivers is piloting the truck and he is the envy of the company. Drivers from other companies, and contractors, are always coming up to the truck, wanting to inspect the new model, inside and out. We can’t say enough good things about the truck. Since I’ve driven it as well, I can tell you it’s very com-fortable and easy to drive. And boy is it quiet.”

The T880 features a panoramic windshield for enhanced visibility, quiet cab with triple-sealed and robust doors, 5-piece Metton® hood for easier and faster repairs, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, complex reflector headlamps, and excellent maneuverability.

Redden also operates Kenworth T800s - most powered by PACCAR MX engines. “You wouldn’t think construc-tion guys can get good fuel mileage - with all the stop-and-go and heavy loads - but we are,” he says. “Out of our 27 trucks, 19 have the PACCAR MX engine and we’re getting almost a mile per gallon better with those engines - between 6.8 and 7.2 mpg. At 50,000 miles per year, that means about a $5,000 annual savings per truck.

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The new SL2065 raises the bar for a high capacity steerable lift axle. Utilizingproven bushing, arm and torque rod designs, the SL2065 is our most high rolland laterally resistant steerable suspension. And when it comes to weight savings, the SL2065 is over 200 pounds lighter than the SL2089 and morethan 60 pounds lighter than the SL2055. Tough, durable and ready to work!

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Vocational Trucks

From Oil Patch to Over-The-Road, B&R Eckel’s Succeeds with Diverse Fleet of Kenworth Trucks“Walter” is its name, and it’s a behemoth. A 1978 Kenworth 953 — a six-wheel drive conventional capable of hauling loads in excess of 160,000 pounds. With more than 2 million miles under the hood, Walter still moves oilrigs over the most treacherous off-road terrain the folks at B&R Eckel’s can throw its way.

“And it symbolizes why we run Kenworths,” says Darren Smith, fleet manager for the Bonnyville, Alberta-based trucking company. “Kenworths are tough. They’re durable, and at the end of their cycle with us, they can command a high resale value in excess of 20 percent more than a com-parably spec’d truck.”

One of the most diverse trucking businesses in Canada, 55 percent of B&R Eckel’s loads are destined for oil fields, while 45 percent are general freight. It operates 360 Class 6-8 trac-tors, including Kenworth C500s, T800s, T680s and T370s.

For the oil patch, “The C500 is our staple heavy rig mover,” says Smith. “To support those trucks we run a lot of Kenworth

T800s as picker trucks and winch tractors. We’ve seen the new Kenworth T880, and we’re fired up about it, too. The reaction from our first driver of that rig was, ‘wow, this is comfortable, like driving a big car. It doesn’t feel like a truck at all.’”

For the over-the-road fleet, the Kenworth T680 has been in operation as day cabs in regional operations. B&R Eckel’s was also the first in Canada to take delivery of the new Kenworth T680 52-inch sleeper. “We’re using that model for longer haul runs and anticipate it may become our flag-ship truck,” says Smith. “The visibility, the comfort, the qui-etness of the truck is unmatched.”

For local deliveries, Smith says the company utilizes Kenworth T370s and “they’re working beautifully.”

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Medium Duty Trucks

Kenworth T370s Help Protect Township of South Frontenac, Ont.South Frontenac is a township in Ontario, Canada, that consists of 440 square miles and 18,000 full-time residents, ballooning to 30,000 in the summer months. Smack dab in the middle is Frontenac Provincial Park – an area dotted with lakes and canoe routes through 22 of those lakes. Hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and camping abound. For the thousands of visitors and those who have summer cottages joining the full-timers in South Frontenac, it’s paradise.

“It really is a special place,” says Rick Chesebrough, chief for the South Frontenac Fire Department that protects

the township with a fleet of predominately Kenworth trucks configured as pumpers, tankers and rescue vehicles.

“We’re running mostly Kenworth medium duty trucks – the T370 as our latest purchases,” Chesebrough says. Five fire rescue vehicles include two Kenworth T370s with another recently purchased and awaiting a custom body. The single-axle rescue vehicles are built with 18-foot van bodies with rear walk-in. Heavy hydraulics power a ‘jaws of life’ life-saving cutter, and tower lighting extends 10 feet above the rescue unit. “Those are our go-to vehicles for accident response and water rescues,” says Chesebrough.

The tanker fleet features three Kenworth tandem-axle T370s that each carry 2,500 gallons of water. The latest Kenworth T370 tanker is powered with a PACCAR PX-9 engine rated at 380-hp, while the new T370 rescue chassis features the PACCAR PX-9 engine rated at 350 hp. Two 2006 Kenworth single-axle T300s with 800-gallon tanks, coupled with 30-gallon foam tanks for fire suppres-sion, serve as pumpers.

“We’ve found the Kenworths to be just fantastic,” says Chesebrough. “They have great visibility and a sharp turn-ing radius and a cab that can be con-figured for the work we do. Kenworth understands the needs of fire chiefs and how the equipment will be used. That goes from building the truck all the way to dealer support. Kenworth Ontario – Kingston supports us 24 hours a day. We never have to worry about downtime – it’s been an excep-tional relationship we’ve forged with our dealer.”

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Medium Duty Trucks

Matagrano Inc. Celebrates 40 Years in Style, Delivers Beverages with Kenworth T370s“Every day, tourists come up to our drivers and ask if they can get their pictures taken with our trucks,” says Frank Matagrano, co-owner of Matagrano Inc., an Anheuser-Busch InBev distributor that delivers more than 5 million cases each year to 5,000 customers — ranging from mom-and-pop liquor stores to grocery chains and big box stores — in the San Francisco Bay Area. “That says something about the quality equipment we run. It really makes us proud of our Kenworths and gives our drivers a sense of pride.”

Celebrating its 40th year of business, the company has tried different brand trucks over the years, but is now standard-izing on the Kenworth T370. “They’re built like a brick - they don’t fall apart and they’re reliable,” says Matagrano. “I can tell you we’ve never towed a Kenworth home, but we have towed other brands back to the yard.”

According to Matagrano, reliability is a critical factor. “Some drivers work four 10-hour days and they get to choose how

they’re paid — by the hour, or by the case delivered. So, if their pay is based on deliveries, you can bet they want to climb into a truck that they can count on. And, one that’s comfort-able. Most of our drivers make between 12 to 35 stops per day. That’s a lot of get in and get out and the drivers say the trucks are as comfortable as they are attention-getting.”

The latest of the 17 Kenworth T370s are equipped with PACCAR PX-9 engines, rated at 300-hp, driven through auto-matic transmissions, and feature 12-bay bodies. The com-pany also runs T370 tractors with 16- to 18-bay delivery trail-ers. For “big-box” store deliveries, the company uses several Kenworth T660 day cabs, hauling 45-foot bay van trailers.

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PACCAR Engines

PACCAR MX-13 Engine Customers Reaping Benefits with Kenworth TrucksRobbie Wood, owner of Robbie D. Wood Trucking, oper-ates 140 trucks out of Dolomite, Ala. He’s has been running PACCAR MX engines for three years. “We’re now into our third buying period with Kenworth and the PACCAR MX engine, the latest being the Kenworth T680 with PACCAR MX-13. It’s what we’re now standardized with as both have proven their worth to us.”

Wood says the Kenworth T680 and PACCAR MX-13 engine have given him a full mile per gallon gain in its dry van fleet. “Our best driver has been averaging 7.8 mpg,” he says. “But our fleet average is 7.2 mpg, and that’s a big difference over the 6.2 mpg we were getting with another aerodynamic model, coupled with a different engine manufacturer. That means an extra $11,000 in fuel savings per truck.”

A quality engine is half of the engine equation. The other is dealer and manufacturer support. “The support and dedication we get from Truckworx Kenworth gives us a great comfort level that we can go to one shop and get things done,” says Wood. “It simplifies everything.”

Will Bruser, president of Truckworx Kenworth, says, “One-stop shopping makes service easier for our customers, and the PACCAR MX-13 engine is lighter in weight, gives great mpg, and performs well with great torque. Close to 90 percent of the engines that we spec in the 13-liter range are being spec’d PACCAR MX-13. And repeat customer orders are just as strong.”

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Financing with PACCAR Financial May Be Better Than Paying CashBuying a truck with cash sounds smart, but determining if that is the right solution for you is not quite as simple. When you finance your Kenworth truck with PACCAR Financial, you are keeping your cash options open. You will be ready when an immediate business opportunity arises or an unexpected expense occurs. A cash cushion can help you remain flexible and prepared to deal with unforeseen circumstances like a rise in fuel prices, labor costs, and other economic factors. For more information on how PACCAR Financial can customize a finance solu-tion for you, visit your local Kenworth dealer, or call 800-777-8525 (www.paccarfinancial.com).

Valley Proteins Chooses PacLease CNG VehiclesRichard Evans is fleet manager for Valley Proteins, one of the largest U.S. rendering companies that process and recycle animal byproducts to create renewable resources, such as feed and oil for biodiesel. With a fleet of 455 Class 8 trucks nationwide, the decision to put in 10 CNG trucks in its Gastonia, N.C., facility was the first step in the com-pany’s move toward natural gas vehicles.

“I talked with all the large national firms and everything led us to MHC and PacLease,” says Evans. “It was evident that MHC and PacLease,

through its connection with PACCAR and Kenworth, were ahead of the others. They never wavered in what they could do for us. They had a program in place and the experience to move us forward with no risk. It allowed us to put into service CNG trucks without having to worry about ‘what if?’”

Ten Kenworth T800s (116.5-inch BBC) were spec’d with Cummins Westport ISX12 G engines rated at 400 hp and Eaton 10-speed transmissions. “Since we’re paying $1.71 for CNG, versus $3.38 for diesel in our area, over a year it will mean a $22,000 savings in fuel per unit,” says Evans.

New TRP Website Provides Easy Parts SearchTRP’a new user-friendly website provides truck and bus fleets and owner operators a searchable online catalog and detailed information on its full line of all-makes aftermarket parts. The website, located at www.TRPParts.com, also features the latest specials offered across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Search for parts by keyword, category or part number. Visitors can also use the dealer locator to find the nearest autho-rized TRP retailer from hundreds of dealers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Viewable on smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer, you can access www.TRPParts.com on the move or in the office. Or visit your Kenworth Parts Department.

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Gabrielli Kenworth Provides Premium Level Support New York City can be a hard and costly place to do busi-ness for truck operators, says Romolo Gabrielli, general manager of Gabrielli Kenworth of New Jersey – Dayton. Fleets and their drivers need a place that’s convenient and offers service and support that can help them get back on the road quickly.

With real estate in the New York City area at a premium, finding the right place to locate a new truck dealership wasn’t easy. It needed to offer easy access to the main routes into and out of the city, and enough space to pro-vide truck drivers ample room to maneuver and park their trucks and trailers. The location also needed to be close to warehouses and other businesses, as well as motels to pro-vide comfortable accommodations should drivers need a place to stay overnight while their trucks are being repaired.

All that, and more, is within close proximity to Gabrielli Kenworth of New Jersey – Dayton’s new 17-acre site on Route 130 North, about 2 miles northeast of Exits 8A and 9 off of the New Jersey Turnpike in Dayton, N.J. The 55,000 square-foot facility features 20 service bays and is located in the central part of New Jersey in a growing industrial area of South Brunswick.

“We’ve gotten a lot of compliments about our new loca-tion,” says Armando Gabrielli, Romolo’s father and deal-er principal of Gabrielli Kenworth, which includes five dealer locations in the region. The service bays feature overhead lube services to help speed up routine main-tenance services. A parts department includes a 24,000 square-foot warehouse with an advanced inventory sys-tem to keep the dealership and customers consistently stocked. “Our new dealership offers truck fleets and operators a level of service that matches the quality of a Kenworth truck,” says Armando.

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Kenworth Ontario Opens Dealership Kenworth Ontario has opened a new full-service dealership in Peterborough, Ont. The 20,000 square-

foot facility offers 10 service bays, a 4,000 square-foot parts warehouse and comfortable driver’s lounge. Kenworth Ontario operates three other locations in Ottawa, Kingston and Thunder Bay, Ont.

Wallwork Kenworth Relocates Parts Facility Wallwork Kenworth has moved to a larger facility in Fergus Falls, Minn. The dealership offers a 2,500 square-foot parts display and 9,000 square feet of storage.

Wallwork Kenworth operates five additional locations in Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Minot and Williston, N.D.

Kenworth of Pennsylvania Opens in York

Kenworth of Pennsylvania opened a 4,500 square-foot parts and service location in York, Pa. The facility includes parts storage, two service bays and a driver’s lounge. Kenworth of Pennsylvania operates six additional dealerships in Carlisle, Clintonville, Dunmore, Lancaster, New Stanton, and Shartlesville, Pa.

Kenworth of Pennsylvania Opens Near Lancaster, Pa.

Kenworth of Pennsylvania has also opened a new parts and service facility near Lancaster, Pa., with parts storage, two drive-through service bays and a driver’s lounge.

Kenworth Sales Company Opens Full-Service Location Kenworth Sales Company has relocated its parts dealership in Heyburn, Idaho, to

a 19,000 square-foot facility with 12 service bays, 5,700 square feet of parts and a driver’s lounge. Kenworth Sales Company operates 19 other dealerships in Idaho,

Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Michigan Kenworth Now Full-Service in GaylordMichigan Kenworth has relocated its parts dealership in Gaylord, Mich., to a full-service facility. The 14,000 square-foot facility

includes a shop with 14 bays and 2,000 square-foot parts department. Michigan Kenworth also operates dealerships in Escanaba and Grand Rapids.

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