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Peterbilt is pleased to introduce a new, ergonomic column-mounted shifter on the Models 579 and 567. The column-mounted shifter will be standard on trucks equipped with the automated PACCAR Transmission as well as those equipped with Eaton Advantage and Ultra Shift AMTs.   The new shifter, located on the right-hand side of the steering column, […]

Peterbilt Motors Company received three prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Awards from Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing Leadership Council in in recognition of the Plant’s leadership in manufacturing and quality. Peterbilt received awards for the Dynamic Truck Test (DTT) program, the Power Distribution Vision Inspection System and the Self & Successive Inspection Project.   “Peterbilt is proud to repeatedly […]

Peterbilt is showcasing the new Model 520 lineup, including the PACCAR MX-11 engine, at this year’s WasteExpo conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, May 8-11. The Peterbilt exhibit, which displays five Model 520’s outfitted with a variety of refuse bodies, is located in Booth #1027. The Model 520 is […]

Peterbilt announces the Model 389 Canadian 150th Anniversary Edition to salute Canada’s history by combining the industry-leading quality and performance of the Model 389 with distinctive styling and exclusive Canadian features. “Canadian owner-operators and premium carriers can honor Canada with the addition of Peterbilt’s Model 389 Canadian 150th Anniversary Edition,” says Kyle Quinn, Peterbilt General […]

Peterbilt announces the availability of the Allison TC10® fully automatic transmission on Models 567 and 579 later this year. The Allison TC10 is designed for tractor applications, such as regional and line-haul, and features a twin-countershaft design optimized for engine downspeeding and fuel economy. The patented torque converter offers industry exclusive engine torque multiplication at […]

The latest in products, services, fuel-economy enhancements and advanced technologies will highlight the new Peterbilt exhibit at the 2017 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky., March 23-25. More than 70,000 attendees are expected at the annual show. “Peterbilt is looking forward to meeting with customers and drivers at the Mid-America Trucking Show,” says Kyle […]

A versatile medium-duty lineup and the rugged Model 567 will highlight Peterbilt’s exhibit at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) 2017 Work Truck Show® in Indianapolis, Ind., March 14-17, the company announced. The Work Truck Show showcases North America’s leading manufacturers and distributors of commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment and accessories. The show also […]

Peterbilt announces new design features and options that result in weight savings, better performance and improved serviceability for the Peterbilt Model 220. Among the new features is a redesigned vertical exhaust. The single canister aftertreatment in this design replaces the former dual canister design, saving up to 100 lbs. per unit. The design also increases […]

Peterbilt is showcasing its Model 567 Set Forward Front Axle (SFFA), featuring innovative design solutions and class-leading performance, at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 7-11. The Model 567 SFFA is engineered to optimize weight distribution, resulting in maximized payloads while meeting state and federal bridge laws. Ideal for mixer […]

Peterbilt named The Peterbilt Store its North American Dealer of the Year for its outstanding fleet sales and support, excellent PACCAR MX engine sales and territory acquisition that increased their area of responsibility to a total of 15 locations in seven states. “The Peterbilt Store has been an outstanding PACCAR partner since they joined the […]

Peterbilt’s Red Oval certified pre-owned truck program now includes PacLease trucks with the complimentary Red Oval Assurance Warranty that provides engine and aftertreatment coverage for vehicles up to five model years or 550,000 miles, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced.  In addition to the industry’s longest standard warranty coverage, buyers of qualified pre-leased PacLease trucks receive […]

Peterbilt is adding Bendix® Wingman® Advanced™ to its medium-duty Models 337 and 348, providing collision mitigation technology that improves safety and integrates with the Bendix® ESP® full stability system. Bendix Wingman Advanced gives drivers alerts to take evasive action and will actively engage braking if the system detects an imminent collision.  “The introduction of Bendix […]