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Jackson Group Peterbilt Wins Awards From Peterbilt, Paccar Parts
Peterbilt Motors Co. named Jackson Group Peterbilt its 2020 North American Dealer of the Year.
March 1, 2021Peterbilt Introduces Redesigned Model 579 Flagship
Peterbilt 579 (Peterbilt Motors Co.)
Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled a restyled version of its Model 579 flagship on-highway truck that offers a 7% fuel economy improvement compared with the truck it replaces, which was launched in 2012.
February 4, 2021Peterbilt Unveils Electric Medium-Duty Truck at CES
Model 220EV (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
LAS VEGAS — Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled an all-electric medium-duty truck, adding a third model to its emerging electric-vehicle lineup.
January 8, 2019Peterbilt Offers Warranty Extension for Used Trucks
A Peterbilt booth an industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced a new warranty option for its Red Oval Certified Pre-Owned truck customers, according to a Nov. 5 press release.
November 7, 2018Peterbilt Displays All-Electric Class 8 Truck
Peterbilt Motors Co.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Peterbilt Motors Co. displayed its all-electric Model 579 day cab tractor at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, which was held April 30-May 4.
May 8, 2018Peterbilt Plans to Craft Product Strategies to Meet Customer Demand
From left: Peterbilt's Scott Newhouse, Robert Woodall and Kyle Quinn by Joe Howard/Transport Topics
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Peterbilt Motors Company is keeping an open mind toward innovation, as it explores various technologies and options for diversifying its product offerings in the years ahead, company executives said here.
February 15, 2018Peterbilt Unveils New Sleeper Design
Joe Howard/Transport Topics
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Peterbilt Motors Co. has introduced a new sleeper design that offers improved aerodynamics, is available in single-and double-bunk designs, and was designed with input from drivers, the company said here.
February 15, 2018Peterbilt Offers New Endurant Transmission
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the new 12-speed Endurant transmission is available in the company’s 579 and 567 regional and linehaul models using the Cummins X15 Efficiency series engine in ratings up to 510 horsepower and 1,850 pound feet of torque.
October 9, 2017Paccar’s Net Income Down in Second Quarter Despite Revenue Surge
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Second-quarter net income declined for truck maker Paccar Inc., even though revenue increased for the Bellevue, Wash.-based parent of Kenworth Trucks and Peterbilt Motors.
July 25, 2017Class 8 Orders Surge 40% in June, Eclipse 18,000
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Class 8 orders cleared 18,000 in June, a 40% year-over-year gain, according to ACT Research Co.
July 10, 2017