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Newsby Evan LockridgeJanuary 29, 2016

Earnings Watch: Paccar Record Annual Income, Werner Profit Rises

UPDATED -- Truck and engine manufacturer Paccar on Friday reported record annual revenue of $19.12 billion and record net income of $1.60 billion for 2015, but fell short of analysts’ expectations in the final quarter of the year.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2016

Peterbilt’s Denton Plant Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Peterbilt’s Denton, Texas, manufacturing plant is celebrating its 35th year of operation. Since opening in 1980, it has built nearly 500,000 trucks.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2016

Peterbilt Installs First Lightweight MX-11 Engine

Peterbilt’s first lightweight Paccar MX-11 engine was installed recently in the company’s newest vocational truck, the Model 567, in a set-forward front axle configuration.

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Articlesby Tom BergDecember 18, 2015

Test Drive: New MX-11 Engine Performs for Peterbilt

Truckers who used to crave a long-nose Pete with a big-bore engine might be surprised by Paccar’s new smaller powerhouse.

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ProductsDecember 18, 2015

2016 Peterbilt Calendar Showcases Lineup of Trucks

The 2016 Peterbilt Calendar is now available and features a collection of images the company’s lineup of trucks in a wide range of configurations.

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NewsDecember 16, 2015

Peterbilt Adds Auto-Start to SmartAir No-Idle System

Peterbilt has added auto-start technology to its SmartAir no-idle system to help keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the air conditioning system and using other electronic devices.

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NewsDecember 9, 2015

Honda-Hauling Fleet Receives Custom CNG Trucks

The natural gas-powered fleet is part of a collaboration between Virginia Transportation and American Honda Motor Co. in Alabama.

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NewsDecember 3, 2015

Peterbilt’s 58-inch Sleeper Enters Production

Peterbilt’s lightweight 58-inch sleeper is now in production for the company’s flagship aerodynamic Model 579 and vocational Model 567.

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Articlesby Tom BergNovember 30, 2015

Test Drive: Paccar MX-11 Pulls Stronger Than Expected

The new diesel from Kenworth and Peterbilt’s parent makes impressive power and torque, and saves 400 pounds over larger diesels.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergNovember 25, 2015

Curtainside Trailers Made for Alley Deliveries

The concept came from Europe, where not many factories have loading docks, but they do have alleyways for trucks to make pickups and deliveries.

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