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Peterbilt 2025 model lineup.
Newsby Jack RobertsApril 17, 2025

Peterbilt's New Trucks and Technology Upswing

New general manager Jake Montero said a raft of new products and new technologies both in -- and outside of -- its trucks have Peterbilt positioned for strong grown in 2025.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2025

Hazard Lights Cause Recall of 5,000+ Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks

The exterior lighting switch may fail on some Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back-light brightness adjustment not functioning.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2025

Throttle Pedal Issue Means Recall for 1,100 Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks

Throttle pedals may stick, or bind, on medium-duty and heavy-duty Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks affected by the recall.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2025

New Leadership at Peterbilt

Jake Montero is now Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president, replacing Jason Skoog, who is no longer with the company.

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2025 Peterbilt Model 589.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 13, 2024

Peterbilt Model 589 Gets LED Pod Headlights Option

New LED pod headlights designed for the Peterbilt Model 589 deliver greater visibility, enhanced styling and increased overall safety, the OEM said.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 24, 2024

Peterbilt Adds Apple CarPlay Infotainment System

Optional in all Peterbilt conventional models, the new infotainment center will be available on truck orders beginning this month.

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J.B. Hunt truck fueling at Clean Energy renewable natural gas station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 18, 2024

J.B. Hunt Testing Natural-Gas Cummins X15N in New Clean Energy Program

A 2025 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor equipped with Cummins’ 15-liter X15N natural gas engine will be available for heavy duty trucking fleets to test on their normal routes in up to two-week intervals.

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Paccar TX-12 automated transmission.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2024

Peterbilt Announces TX-12 AMT Option for PX-9 Engines

When paired with the Paccar TX-12 automated manual transmission, the PX-9 diesel engine PX-9 engine produces up to 1,250 lbs.-ft. of torque with a maximum gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 66,000 pounds for pickup and delivery and other tractor applications.

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Peterbilt 220EV electric truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 18, 2024

Peterbilt Details Medium-Duty and EV Truck Enhancements

Peterbilt hosted a "Commitment to Class" educational seminar for suppliers and customers in Sonoma, California, with updates on enhancements to its medium-duty and battery-electric product lines.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2024

Paccar Recall Advises Owners Not to Drive Until Steering Problem is Fixed

Paccar has recalled nearly 3,900 Kenworth and Peterbilt medium- and heavy-duty trucks for a steering issue that could cause a loss of control.

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