Hino Truck Specials

Posted on
Reply

Hino 268A 

We at Truck Enterprises Inc. realize how important warranties are to our customers and that is why we are offering an extended Allison Transmission warranty of up to 5 years on all of our Hino 268A equipped with the Allison HS model transmission. Now you can have the peace of mind to know that your engine and transmission are covered for 5 years. The engine is covered for 5 years/250,000 miles INCLUDING fuel injectors, injection supply pump and turbo charger along with the Allison Transmission for 5 years. This offer is good for trucks in stock until March 31, 2012. Offer good at Roanoke location only.

Hino 338

With every Hino 338 that is purchased until March 31, 2012 we will include our basic oil and filter change at Hino recommended intervals for LIFE for the original owner along with a $500.00 gift certificate for Hino accessories at the Roanoke location. Truck must be purchased out of stock and this offer is good at the Roanoke location only. 

Kenworth and PACCAR Financial Medium Duty Extended Warranty Program Available Through March 31, 2012

Posted on
Reply

KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 8, 2012 – Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial is offering an Extended Warranty Program through March 31, 2012, for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory or dealer stock units that meet eligibility requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kenworth customers may receive a 2-year / 200,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing PACCAR Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks. The PACCAR Financial rate is 4.99 percent in the United States.


“This cooperative Kenworth and PACCAR Financial program provides excellent value as qualifying Class 5-7 customers receive an additional one year and 100,000 miles of warranty coverage valued at $650 per eligible truck,” said Reid Nabarrete, Kenworth assistant general manager for marketing and sales. “The World’s Best® trucks from Kenworth and PACCAR Financial’s competitive financing packages and services offer a winning combination for customers.”


The offer is available on Kenworth trucks that are financed through PACCAR Financial no later than March 31, 2012. Contact your local Kenworth dealer (www.kenworth.com) or nearest PACCAR Financial office (www.paccarfinancial.com) for program terms and conditions.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. In addition, the fuel-efficient Kenworth T700 equipped with the low-emission PACCAR MX engine was named the 2011 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers. Kenworth is also the recipient of the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates award for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.

Safety-Kleen Systems Standardizes on Dependable Kenworth T270 Medium Duty Trucks

Posted on
Reply

Helps Save 12 Percent in Fuel Costs over Previous Medium Duty Vehicles

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 9, 2012 – If a fleet manager had a wish list, the two highest priority items on the board would be to improve vehicle fuel economy and lower life-cycle costs.

For Plano, Texas-based Safety-Kleen Systems, wishes do come true in the form of the Kenworth T270, a Class 6 truck that has excelled in Safety-Kleen’s pick-up and delivery operation.

With more than 200 locations throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, Safety-Kleen operates more than 1,800 Class 6-8 trucks. The smaller trucks haul 50-gallon drums of chemicals and solvents, along with dry goods. The Class 8 trucks, many of which are Kenworth T800s with 4,000-gallon tanks, are utilized primarily in used oil collection and re-refining.


Safety-Kleen operates 60 Kenworth T270s and reports a 12 percent fuel economy improvement with the T270s compared to the medium duty trucks they replaced. From left are Safety-Kleen’s Mark Harris, Steve Landis of MHC Kenworth – Fort Worth, and Safety-Kleen’s Dan Kratz (director of fleet operations), Gary Peterson, Mark Steffens and Jeannette Stroud.

The company collects and re-refines more than 200 million gallons of used motor oil a year. And since it takes up to 85 percent less energy to produce than oil from crude, this process at Safety-Kleen’s plants eliminates over 1 million tons of greenhouse gases annually. The API-licensed motor oil is sold under Safety-Kleen’s EcoPower brand. The company reports that it’s the largest oil recycling business in North America. And this is another small way for the country to wean itself off foreign oil.

Safety-Kleen is also committed to reducing the amount of diesel fuel used by its trucks. “We’re an environmental services company,” said Dan Kratz, Safety-Kleen’s director of fleet operations. “These trucks reflect our continued commitment to being ‘green’ in everything we do.” When the company put 60 Kenworth T270s into service in 2011, the trucks improved fuel economy by 12 percent over the medium duty trucks they replaced.


“We run reports and know all the costs of our vehicles, including fuel,” said Kratz. “So what we’re saving in fuel is very significant when you consider each of those 60 Kenworth T270s average 25,000 to 30,000 miles per year.”

According to Kratz, Safety-Kleen purchases all of its vehicles at its headquarters in Plano, then distributes them to company locations dotting the country. The Kenworth T270s, with 18-foot boxes, are spec’d with the PACCAR PX-6 engine rated at 250-hp and driven through automatic transmissions. The trucks were purchased through MHC Kenworth.

“MHC Kenworth has been great to work with,” said Kratz. “They reviewed all the specs with us and we made a change from manual to automatic transmissions for our T270s. That’s been a great decision, especially for our newer drivers. Plus, MHC worked very well with our body builder, making sure of a pain-free installation.”

Vehicle performance, coupled with dealer support has led Safety-Kleen to standardize on the Kenworth T270. “Thanks to the T270’s performance and the positive driver reaction, it’s now the truck of choice for our medium duty fleet,” said Kratz. “While we’re saving significantly on fuel consumption, reliability of the Kenworths is a key to our operation, as is driver satisfaction. Our delivery trucks make, on average, 10 daily stops. We’re getting great reviews from our drivers on the ride, the sharp turning radius, and ergonomics of the cab. Plus, they like the lower profile of the truck, which makes getting in and out easier. That’s important because in our business – where our driver is the service and technical interface with our customer – employee retention is vitally important. Each of our drivers is highly trained.”


According to Kratz, the full life cycle costs of the Kenworths – based on maintenance costs and resale value – won’t be known for years to come. “We hold our trucks up to 12 years,” he said. “So far the Kenworths are doing very well and we expect that trend to continue. And, historically, Kenworth trucks have commanded higher resale values than other brands of trucks. And we’re getting better value through improved fuel economy, driver acceptance and resale value in the long run.”

About Safety-Kleen

Safety-Kleen is a leading North American used oil recycling and re-refining, parts cleaning and environmental solutions company, with approximately 4,300 employees serving more than 270,000 customer locations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Safety-Kleen provides a broad set of environmentally-responsible products and services that keep North American businesses in balance with the environment. For more information, please visit www.safety-kleen.com or call (800) 669-5740.

About Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. In addition, the fuel-efficient Kenworth T700 equipped with the low-emission PACCAR MX engine was named the 2011 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers. Kenworth is also the recipient of the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates award for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.

Kenworth and PACCAR Financial Class 8 Extended Warranty Program Now Available Through June 30, 2012

Posted on
Reply

KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 10, 2012 – The Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial Extended Warranty Program is now available through June 30, 2012, for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 factory trucks that meet eligibility requirements.

Kenworth customers may receive a 3-year / 300,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing PACCAR Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 8 trucks with a standard highway warranty.


“Under this joint Kenworth and PACCAR Financial program, qualifying Class 8 customers receive an additional two years and 200,000 miles of warranty coverage valued at more than $3,100 per eligible truck,” said Reid Nabarrete, Kenworth assistant general manager for marketing and sales. “Customers receive a winning, cost-effective combination of The World’s Best® trucks from Kenworth and competitive financing packages and services from PACCAR Financial.”


The program is part of the outstanding heavy duty truck support offered by the Kenworth dealer network. This constant commitment to superior satisfaction is demonstrated by Kenworth and its dealer network receiving the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates award for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service.”*

The offer is available on Kenworth trucks ordered between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2012, and financed through PACCAR Financial no later than Sept. 30, 2012. There is a maximum quantity of 20 units per customer. Contact your local Kenworth dealer (www.kenworth.com) or nearest PACCAR Financial office (www.paccarfinancial.com) for program terms and conditions.


Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. In addition, the fuel-efficient Kenworth T700 equipped with the low-emission PACCAR MX engine was named the 2011 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.

*Kenworth received the highest numerical score for heavy-duty truck dealer service in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM). Heavy-Duty study based on 1,651 primary maintainers of 2010 model-year Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and measuring 4 manufacturers. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of primary maintainers surveyed in April-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

February Parts and Service Specials – Kenworth Loyalty Card Members

Posted on
Reply

Check out these great deals of the month!

$3 off the purchase of SKF Wheel Seals. 8 redemptions. FEB120
$3 off the purchase of SKF Hub Caps. 8 redemptions. FEB120
$2 off the purchase of TRP Battery Cables. 4 redemptions. FEB120
$1 off the purchase of TRP Plugs and Sockets. 4 redemptions.
FEB120
$7 off the purchase of Hendrickson Lift Axle Components. Valid
on part number RA14496, R003270 and R002916 only. 4
redemptions. FEB120
$10 off the purchase of Hendrickson Products. Valid on part
number RB14318, RB14249, R005079, RB14487, R002890 and
R008839 only. 4 redemptions. FEB120
$10 off the purchase of Genuine Kenworth Torque Rods. 4
redemptions. FEB120
$10 off a 22 Point Charge/Start System Inspection. Includes
Inspection Report. See dealer for full details. 1 redemption. SVS120
$20 off suspension repair or replacement of with purchase of
$200 parts at the time of service. Service shop only. See dealer for
full details. 1 redemption. SVS120

http://www.psndealer.com/dealersite/images/truckenterprises/FEB2012_KW_Monthlyedit1.pdf

CNG-Powered Kenworth W900S Mixers Help Chicago-based Ozinga Bros. Lower Fuel Costs and Emissions

Posted on
Reply

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 2, 2012 — It’s been almost six years since Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc. has replaced the mixer trucks working from its Chinatown Plant near downtown Chicago. So, after careful consideration of the business environment and changing regulations, company officials decided that Kenworth’s compressed natural gas-powered mixers were the best fit.


“We looked at what we wanted to accomplish — reduce our country’s dependence on foreign oil, improve our company’s environmental image by cleaning up emissions from our mixers and lower our fuel costs,” said Tim Ozinga, director of corporate communications for Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete. “Since city officials are trying to reduce emissions from trucks that operate in downtown Chicago, we thought placing all of our new CNG trucks in operation there would have the greatest impact.”


From left are Tim Ozinga, director of communications for Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc. and great-grandson of company founder Martin Ozinga Sr., and Albert Arnold, the company’s first driver assigned to a CNG-powered Kenworth W900S mixer.

That’s why Ozinga bought 13 compressed natural gas-powered Kenworth W900S mixers and assigned them to its ready-mix concrete plant on South Lumber Street and West 22nd Place near the Dan Ryan Expressway. One of the fleet’s W900S mixers was recently featured in the Kenworth Truck Co. booth at this year’s World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. The company has plans to install a time-fill fueling station at the Chinatown plant eventually as it replaces more of its diesel-powered mixers with new Kenworth CNG-powered units.


Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete is a subsidiary of Ozinga Brothers Inc, a fourth-generation, family-owned concrete company founded in 1928 and based in Chicago. It provides ready-mix concrete from 27 plants for residential and commercial building and public projects throughout the Chicagoland area and in northwest Indiana. Ozinga Bros. also provides bulk transportation services.


All 13 of Ozinga’s CNG-powered Kenworth mixers were delivered from October to December 2011 and are now in operation. Each is equipped with the 8.9-liter Cummins Westport ISL G engine, 6-speed Allison 4500RDS automatic transmission and the McNeilus Bridgemaster mixer body. Rated at 320 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, the ISL G uses a maintenance-free, three-way catalyst and is 2010 EPA and CARB compliant without the use of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology or a diesel particulate filter (DPF).


Though environmental stewardship played a significant role in deciding to buy natural gas-powered trucks, Pete Huisenga, fleet manager at Ozinga, said the decision to choose Kenworth Truck Co. as the manufacturer of the CNG trucks was greatly influenced by Ozinga’s 15-year experience with the reliability and performance of its diesel-powered Kenworths.


“We’ve found that Kenworth makes trucks that can hold up well in the kinds of environments we operate,” Huisenga added. “We’ve also been pleased with the support that Central Illinois Trucks (Ozinga’s local Kenworth dealer) has provided to us over the years.” After a few months, results of the new Kenworth CNG mixers have met and exceeded the expectations of company managers and drivers, Huisenga said.

“Drivers have told us that they’re responsive, shift fast and provide good power,” he added. “They also tell us the engines are remarkably quiet and the truck interiors are very comfortable.”


The CNG-fueled Kenworth trucks’ engines are 5-1/2 decibels quieter than comparable diesel-powered 2007 Cummins engines at peak torque and load and nearly 10 decibels quieter at idle, according to the engine’s manufacturer, Cummins Westport Inc. Huisenga said customers have already commented about the quietness. And that has significant benefits when placing concrete in residential neighborhoods and at public projects like the new Metra station at Comiskey Park, and the rebuild of Wacker Drive’s lower and upper decks, he added.


“We’ve also noticed a huge difference in the appearance of the engine exhaust pipes,” Huisenga noted. “The insides of the pipes are still clean and shiny with no visible soot.”

Replacing diesel-powered trucks with natural gas-powered units that carry a higher price for the new technology might seem counterintuitive in today’s difficult economy, particularly given that more than 50 percent of Ozinga’s business comes from residential rehabilitation and construction projects. But Ozinga said that’s not the case at all.


First, the cost of natural gas has been consistently less than the cost of diesel, about $1.50 less per diesel gallon equivalent, he said. That means the company can expect fuel cost savings to repay the additional cost of the natural gas technology on each of the trucks within 2-1/2 years. Once the company installs its fueling station, the payback for the station and the trucks will take much longer, Ozinga said. But company executives still see the entire effort as a greater opportunity to position the company as being an environmentally responsible leader in the Chicago area market.

“More and more homeowners and small businesses are looking to source their concrete from companies that can demonstrate a commitment to a greener operation,” Ozinga said. “Contractors are also looking for suppliers who can help them with improving their chances for meeting certification requirements for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.” LEED is a third-party certification program and nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.

Ozinga said company executives are pleased to hear that the natural gas-powered trucks are working well for the company.


“It’s good to know that the Kenworth CNG mixers not only pay back in fuel cost savings and driver satisfaction, but also further our environmental stewardship efforts,” Ozinga said. “These efforts fit in well with our company’s history and heritage of serving the greater needs of our community and our country. We’re also pleased that we can take a leadership role. Kenworth and Central Illinois Trucks are certainly making it easier by providing us with quality trucks and quality service support.”

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. In addition, the fuel-efficient Kenworth T700 equipped with the low-emission PACCAR MX engine was named the 2011 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers. Kenworth is also the recipient of the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates award for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.

 

Ozinga Proudly Displays Family Heritage on Mixer Drums


The 10-cubic yard concrete mixing drums that Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc. operates have displayed the red and white stripes of the American flag for 66 years.

The red and white color scheme was adopted in 1946 when Richard, Norman and Martin Ozinga Jr. returned after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Four years prior, the company’s operations had shut down when all three brothers left to serve their country. The three brothers’ father, Martin Ozinga Sr., started the company in Evergreen Park, Ill., in 1928. He had just handed over the company operation to the three brothers when World War II broke out and delayed the family’s plans.

“We’ve been proud to continue to display our family’s history and heritage of serving the needs of our country and our community on our company’s mixers,” said Tim Ozinga, the company’s director of communications and great-grandson of Martin Ozinga Sr.

Details on New Hours-of-Service Rule

Posted on
Reply

The basic limits, including 11 hours of driving time, the 14-hour duty window, and 60/70 hour limits for drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles, remain intact under the latest version of the hours-of-service regulations. Published in the December 27, 2011, Federal Register, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) final rule includes limitations on the 34-hour restart, a mandatory break, and changes to the definition of on-duty time.

For a driver who uses the 34-hour restart provision, two periods of time between 1:00 am and 5:00 am must be included in the 34 consecutive hours off duty. Also the driver may only use the restart once within a period of 168 consecutive hours. According to FMCSA, this change would limit a driver to (on average) no more than 70 hours in a work week.

Also included in the final rule is a provision that requires a driver to take a break of at least 30 minutes once he/she has been on duty for a maximum of 8 hours. The driver may take this break prior to the eighth hour, and meal breaks or any other off-duty time qualifies as a break. The definition of on-duty time for drivers of both property-carrying and passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles has been amended to no longer include time resting in a parked commercial motor vehicle. Also, for drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles who operate in a team driving situation, the 2 hours spent riding in the passenger seat of a moving commercial motor vehicle before or after a sleeper berth period of 8 hours may count this time as off-duty time. The compliance date for the amended definition of on-duty time is February 27, 2012.

The compliance date for the changes to the 34-hour restart and the mandatory break provision is July 1, 2013. (J.J. Keller)