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Navistar's President and CEO, Mathias Carlbaum, offered a nuanced perspective on the future of electric trucks at the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) Annual Meeting. While acknowledging the road ahead is uncertain, Carlbaum expressed unwavering confidence in electric vehicles (EVs) as the ultimate destination for the trucking industry.

Battery Technology and Infrastructure Advancements Fuel Optimism

Carlbaum highlighted several factors driving his optimism:

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The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) receives frequent inquiries regarding the rerating of a commercial vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWRs). This information clarifies the process and potential consequences of altering these weight ratings.

Can a Used Vehicle Be Rerated?

Unfortunately, no. Certification and weight ratings are assigned only to new vehicles by the manufacturer during the initial build process.

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The clock is ticking for truck manufacturers seeking to comply with California's stringent new emission regulations. As of April 1st, 2024, only engines certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as meeting the state's Omnibus rule can be used in new trucks destined for California.

CARB Certifications Granted, But Questions Remain

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Kirkland, WA – Kenworth Truck Company recently announced the members of its 2024 Dealer Council and Parts Council, solidifying leadership for these critical customer support groups. The Kenworth Service Council appointments will be revealed later this spring.

Driving Customer Success Through Collaboration

The Kenworth Dealer Council brings together executives from seven key dealerships, representing a total of 480 Kenworth dealerships across the United States and Canada. This council fosters a collaborative environment where Kenworth and its dealer partners can work together to deliver industry-leading customer support and maximize uptime for fleets and truck operators.

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Indianapolis, IN – March X, 2024 – Kenworth Truck Company made a significant powertrain announcement at Work Truck Week 2024, introducing the all-new PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission. Designed for peak performance in vocational applications, the TX-12 PRO expands on the capabilities of the existing TX-12 transmission.

Optimized for Class 6-8 and Light Vocational Use

The TX-12 PRO targets Class 6-7 trucks and light Class 8 vocational applications. It seamlessly integrates with select Kenworth Class 8 models, including the T680 and T880 equipped with MX-11 or PX-9 engines. Availability will extend later this year to encompass Kenworth Class 6-8 models like the T280, T380, and T480, again paired with the PX-9 engine.

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Chillicothe, Ohio – March 4, 2024 – Kenworth Truck Company is proud to celebrate a golden anniversary – 50 years of building its iconic trucks at the Chillicothe, Ohio assembly plant. The plant officially opened its doors on March 4, 1974, and just one day later, the very first Kenworth W900 truck rolled off the assembly line.

Since then, the dedicated employees at the Kenworth Chillicothe plant have produced over 782,000 trucks, all embodying the company's core values of quality, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. The plant currently employs approximately 2,500 people, making it one of the largest employers in Ross County and Kenworth's largest manufacturing facility in the world.

"Chillicothe is the perfect location for Kenworth to build trucks," said Jim Walenczak, Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice president.

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Customers Purchasing A Class 8 Vehicle With An MX Engine Will Receive A Dollar-For-Dollar Match, Up To $5,000, On Their Down Payment.

Program expires 12/31/24; units must be financed no later than 12/31/24. Available for new and stock Kenworth Class 8 units with an MX-13 Engine produced after January 1, 2024. Maximum 20 units per customer. Minimum finance amount is $100,000 and minimum term is 48 months. Cannot be combined with any other PACCAR Financial.

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January 22, 2024. Kenworth is pleased to offer Jost Loc-Light JSK37UBE Fifth Wheel options for the T680, T880, and W990. The Loc-Light features a dual-sensor system with a Go/No-Go (Green/Red) indicator light located on the fifth wheel and audible alert that assists drivers with determining when the handle and kingpin are in the proper locked position.

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December 18, 2023. Kenworth is pleased to offer the L770 Low Cab Forward model for the 2024 production year. The L770 will be available as a limited production model in 2024. The L770 is a Low Cab Forward model based on the Peterbilt 520 platform which incorporates Kenworth styling cues and branding.

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Kenworth is exclusively offering the BEV T680E trucks to be spec’d with the 8330102 - Interior Package: Vantage Daycab only. As a result, options 8330105, 8330200, and 8330201 will no longer be available to spec, as they are not suitable for BEV vehicles.

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Jim Walenczak is the new general managers of Kenworth and Paccar vice president.

“This is a dynamic and exciting time in the transportation industry, and I am honored to step into this new role at Kenworth at a time when we are building on our core values of quality, innovation and technology to create the transportation solutions our customers need and want,” Walenczak says.

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November 6, 2023. Kenworth is pleased to introduce the latest iteration of the Bendix Fusion system; Fusion Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Auto Go. This will be standard on T680 units with MX-11 or MX-13 engines, and PACCAR TX-12 Transmissions and Cummins X15 engines with Eaton Endurant HD transmissions.

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