• For the Driver
  • Refrigerated Transporter
  • HD Pickup & Van
  • Social Media
  • Subscribe
  • In Print
    • The Kenworth Paccar MX-13 engine is available for Kenworth Class 8 models.
    1. Equipment

    Kenworth establishes Paccar MX Engine Dealer Council

    April 9, 2015
    Kenworth has established a Paccar MX Engine Dealer Council, which comprises Kenworth dealer principals and service managers. The council works extensively with Kenworth and Paccar executives to identify continuous improvement initiatives, which ensure best-in-class fuel economy, reliability, and lowest total cost of operation, according to Kenworth.  
    Kenworth has established a Paccar MX Engine Dealer Council, which comprises Kenworth dealer principals and service managers.The council works extensively with Kenworth and Paccar executives to identify continuous improvement initiatives, which ensure best-in-class fuel economy, reliability, and lowest total cost of operation, according to Kenworth. Council members serving in 2015 are: Tom Bertolino (council chairman) and Mike D’Agostini, NorCal Kenworth (Sacramento, CA); Carl Herzog, CIT Kenworth Chicago (Mokena, Ill.) and Terry Stalter, CIT Kenworth (Normal, Ill.); and Mike Murphy and Zach Newton, MHC Kenworth (Leawood, Kan.). According to the company, the fuel-efficient Paccar MX-13 engine is rated up to 500 hp. and 1,850 lbs.-ft. of torque and is available for Kenworth Class 8 models. The release also states that there are more than 75,000 Paccar MX-13 engines operating in Class 8 trucks in the U.S. and Canada.

    Continue Reading

    Sponsored Recommendations

    Reducing CSA Violations & Increasing Safety With Advanced Trailer Telematics

    Keep the roads safer with advanced trailer telematics. In this whitepaper, see how you can gain insights that lead to increased safety and reduced roadside incidents—keeping drivers...

    80% Fewer Towable Accidents - 10 Key Strategies

    After installing grille guards on all of their Class 8 trucks, a major Midwest fleet reported they had reduced their number of towable accidents by 80% post installation – including...

    Proactive Fleet Safety: A Guide to Improved Efficiency and Profitability

    Each year, carriers lose around 32.6 billion vehicle hours as a result of weather-related congestion. Discover how to shift from reactive to proactive, improve efficiency, and...

    Tackling the Tech Shortage: Lessons in Recruiting Talent and Reducing Turnover

    Discover innovative strategies for recruiting and retaining tech talent in the trucking industry during this informative webinar, where experts will share insights on competitive...

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!