Test Drive: Kenworth’s Medium-Duty Line
Kenworth blends “big rig” looks and passenger-car safety and performance in its all-new medium-duty truck lineup.
April 7, 2021
Kenworth blends “big rig” looks and passenger-car safety and performance in its all-new medium-duty truck lineup.
April 7, 2021
Kenworth’s new lineup is the OEM’s first update of its medium-duty offerings since 2007, and the introduction of the first all-new models in almost 30 years. The MD trucks feature the North American debut of the Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission.
April 5, 2021
Kenworth General Manager Kevin Baney discussed production delays due to a COVID-19 disruption in microchip availability and sat down with HDT to talk about the past year, his company’s new trucks, technology, and the road ahead.
April 5, 2021
Backing up your drivers becomes easy when you’ve got a recording to prove they were acting in the right.
April 5, 2021
Spec’ing trucks effectively boils down to having a precise idea of what the vehicle will be used for. Find out what it takes to create the perfect truck for any business needs.
April 1, 2021
Fleet managers know that total cost of ownership is the number to watch — not just purchase prices. Find out how the right fuel can help lower your TCO, meet sustainability targets and keep performance strong.
April 1, 2021
For the past decade Green APU has been efficiently powering trucks with reliable hotel loads. With the fifth generation of its signature product, the company is committed to building on its success as it enters its second decade.
April 1, 2021
The challenge in understanding how violations work is compounded by differences in policies and procedures between the many toll facility operators throughout the nation. While a fleet can never truly eliminate the possibility of violations on its vehicles, there are three ways to significantly minimize violations, and in turn, their impact on fleet operations and the bottom line.
April 1, 2021
There are many unanswered questions regarding Oshkosh Defense’s $6 billion contract with USPS, including whether an electric prototype or a “swappable” drivetrain even exists. Yet there are ways to achieve electrification of the USPS fleet and avoid living with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s ham-handed decision for decades to come.
March 31, 2021
About one in every seven drivers has diabetes in the United States. Fleets should be proactive in improving the quality of life for their drivers, enabling them to continue to provide for themselves after a diagnosis of diabetes.
March 30, 2021
How efficient is an all-electric Class 6 delivery truck in its regular duty cycle with payloads up to 11,000 lbs.? Weight is less of an EV range inhibitor than you’d think.
March 29, 2021
All of the telematics data a single fleet generates can lead to “information overload." Analyzing the data better on Geotab’s end means they can push the data into features in their products that help customers improve their operations.
March 29, 2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect for a little over a year – but there are still some stumbling blocks fleets can run into.
March 25, 2021
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Waymo offers a virtual ride-along in the cab of one of its autonomous fleet trucks. A 15-minute loop around the south side of Phoenix reveals how the AI recognizes and responds to traffic.
March 25, 2021
Simply listening to your technicians and drivers can make a world of difference when it comes to increasing efficiency and fostering an environment of respect.
March 24, 2021