Peterbilt’s ‘Cruise Control of the Future’

DALLAS, TX -- Peterbilt showed off its take on autonomous vehicle technologies to reporters Friday during a Technology Showcase at the Texas Motor Speedway. Bill Kahn, manager of advanced concepts at Peterbilt, doesn't really like to call the two demonstration vehicles "autonomous," although they would qualify as a Level 3 autonomous vehicle under U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration classifications. He characterizes the technology more as the "cruise control of the future" and a "stepping stone to autonomous vehicles." Peterbilt engineers have dubbed it "advanced driver assist systems." A bumper-mounted radar system, on one of the trucks, and a lidar camera on the other, are used to determine the distance from the truck to the vehicle or obstacle ahead of it. The lidar has the added advantage of not only being able to determine an obstacle ahead, but also a wider field of "view" and the ability to provide some data on the size and shape of whatever's there.

PacLease adds 3 BC locations

BELLEVUE, WA - PacLease has added three British Columbia locations to a network that now includes 454 facilities throughout North America. Inland PacLease in West Kelowna, Peterbilt Pacific Leasing in Lantzville, and Peterbilt Pacific Leasing in Delta were among 10 new locations announced this week. "PacLease had another strong year and we're finding increased demand for those wanting to rent and lease Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks," said Jake Civitts, director of franchise operations for PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease). "With the opening of our new PacLease locations, including three in the major markets of the Detroit and Philadelphia areas, along with Birmingham, we're well situated for continued growth."

Canadian dealers win PACCAR Parts awards

ORLANDO, FL - Canadian Peterbilt and Kenworth dealers were counted among those honored during the 2016 Parts and Service Meeting for PACCAR parts, service and executive managers in Orlando, Florida.

Cervus Equipment hosts Peterbilt’s Innovation and Class tour

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Peterbilt’s Innovation and Class tour rolled into Cervus Equipment’s Mississauga location today, showcasing the company’s latest products. The tour centers around a mobile display that lets customers…

Peterbilt Launches Model 520 Refuse Truck

DENTON, TX -- Peterbilt has expanded its refuse truck lineup with the new Model 520 featuring new seating configurations for route-collection versatility and optional PACCAR MX-11 engines

PIT Celebrates, Gaz Metro Expands

BLAINVILLE, QC -- FPInnovations' Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) group has marked its 5th anniversary with a celebration that saw 300 guests on hand at the Transport Canada test track in Blainville, Quebec.

Peterbilt Truck Plant Celebrating 35 Years

DENTON, TX - Thirty five years after the first truck rolled off the assembly line at Peterbilt's Denton, TX manufacturing plant, the facility has produced nearly half a million trucks, and that's a cause for a celebration by the company.

Peterbilt Launches Certified Pre-Owned Truck Program

DENTON, TX -- Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled its Red Oval program that provides customers with exclusive certified pre-owned trucks from throughout its dealer network and PACCAR Financial Used Truck Centers.

Peterbilt Scores Second Hat Trick with Awards

DENTON, TX -- Peterbilt Motors Co received not one, not two, but three awards recently and for the second year in a row.

Paccar, Peterbilt Put Out Medium-Duty Welcome Mat

SAINTE THERESE, QC --The truck and engine manufacturer Peterbilt and its parent company Paccar put on a show this week in Canada. They hosted dozens of medium-duty fleet owners and managers at the Paccar manufacturing facility in Sainte-Thérèse, QB, giving tours of the plant, educational seminars and test drives of the company's Class 6-7 lineup in various configurations.

Paccar Recalling Nearly 450 Peterbilt, Kenworth Trucks

They are model year 2015-2016 Peterbilt 220 and Kenworth K300 trucks manufactured September 1, 2014 through March 30, 2015.

Quebec’s Excellence Peterbilt named best engine dealer

DENTON, TX- Quebec-based Camions Excellence Peterbilt was named the best PACCAR MX engine dealer of the 2014 by Peterbilt Motors Company.

Cervus Equipment Peterbilt named best in North America

DENTON, TX-Cervus Equipment Peterbilt was the best dealership in all of North America in 2014. Barring none, according to Peterbilt Motors Company.

2015 Medium Duty Roundup

The next generation of running-around-town trucks will deliver a load of innovations, including fuel-saving transmissions; aerodynamic design and in at least one case, "customerization."

Peterbilt wraps up 75th anniversary tour

DENTON, TX - Peterbilt's eight month 75th anniversary tour wrapped up recently, after 100 events that attracted nearly 20,000 attendees. "Our customers and brand enthusiasts wholly embraced our anniversary celebration and we thank them for their yearlong support," said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. "The anniversary tour provided a great opportunity to reflect on Peterbilt's storied history and the many future milestones we will together achieve." The centerpiece of the tour was a custom-built, double-expandable, 53-foot trailer with Peterbilt memorabilia, interactive displays, a history wall display, a Paccar MX-13 engine and cab and sleeper cutaways of Peterbilt's new Models 579 and 567.