DALLAS, Texas -- Chevron Lubricants pulled into the Great American Trucking Show this week with a brand new Delo Truck that will serve as a "rolling ambassador" for the Delo brand.
The rolling exhibit is 22-ft. wide when fully deployed, and features 19 stations guests can visit to learn about Delo technology. The trailer is being pulled behind a specially-decorated Kenworth T700.
The truck will be making appearances at major trade shows, Chevron distributor locations and truck stops.
"Today, the transportation industry faces a number of challenges," said Doug Hinzie, vice-president, Finished Lubricants Americas, Chevron Products Company. "The new Delo Truck provides a modern, engaging and highly mobile platform to discuss these challenges and to demonstrate how Chevron, our distributors and the Delo product family can provide solutions that deliver bottom-line value. This 18-wheeled testament to innovation is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the industry, technology leadership, our distributors and the Delo brand. It's a truly unique offering.
Delo Truck Facts:
- Original Launch Date: July 29, 1999, Louisville, KY
- States visited: 49
- Countries visited: United States, Mexico and Canada
- Average miles per year: 40,000+
- Cab: 2011 Kenworth T700
- Engine: Paccar MX-455
- Factory-filled with Delo 400 LE SAE 15W-40
- Tractor-trailer length: 80'
- Trailer length: 48'
- Total Weight: 70,000 lbs
- Wheelbase: 267"
- Learning Stations: 19
- Displays: 21