Volvo was the first North American truck manufacturer to deliver a telematics solution, offering fleet management tools in 2002. Today, Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics provides proactive diagnostic and repair planning assistance with detailed analysis of critical diagnostic trouble codes. The remote communication platform facilitates live dealer and customer communication through Volvo Action Service, Volvo’s 24/7 support team. Proactive diagnostics streamline service procedures with confirmation of parts on-hand before a truck arrives at a service location, increasing uptime.

Remote Diagnostics also provides service case communication and documentation among Volvo Action Service, dealers and customers through ASIST, Volvo’s innovative web-based service management tool, which comes free of charge for two years with the purchase of all new Volvo trucks.

For nearly a year, Volvo field-tested Remote Diagnostics with motor carriers in the U.S. and Canada, drawing on the feedback from 15 unique customers operating more than 1,300 Volvo VNs with the service.

“With Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics, I know the vehicle’s issue before it arrives at our terminal, so I can ensure the parts and mechanics are prepared to get the vehicle back on the road, delivering freight on time to our customers,” said Joseph Egan, Sr., director of maintenance at Abilene Motor Express, based in Richmond, Va., which has long-haul, LTL and regional freight operations.

“The Remote Diagnostics service has really helped with vehicle uptime,” said Bryan Burningham, director of maintenance at Challenger Motor Freight. “It’s much easier to manage events with the service communication tool because it provides a very good data trail so we know what we’re working on, what we’ve done and when we expect it will be done.” Cambridge, Ontario-based Challenger is a predominantly long-haul fleet operating in Canada and the United States.

“Industry-leading fuel efficiency, safety and comfort are often the most influential factors driving the initial purchase of Volvo trucks, but it’s the entire ownership experience that shapes how customers view our products,” said Ron Huibers, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “Remote Diagnostics raises the bar to a whole new level in terms of what we can deliver to help keep our customers on the road moving freight.”

Remote Diagnostics is the first service being offered under the new Connected Vehicle Services category of the Volvo Trucks Support Services bundled aftermarket offering. Previously launched categories include:

Service Management
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, Volvo Trucks offers ASIST at no charge with all new truck purchases. ASIST lets customers receive electronic estimates, approve repairs and issue a purchase order, regardless of the vehicle’s location. The online tool allows the customer to monitor vehicle status online, communicate directly with the dealer and maintain an
electronic “file cabinet” of service activities. Consolidating all maintenance events and communication in one powerful web-based tool also eliminates invoice and repair surprises.

Parts Purchasing
Volvo customers can order parts online through their local dealer. The online portal provides 24/7 access to parts availability and pricing from the local Volvo dealer.  Customers can also receive nationwide credit access at all Volvo Trucks dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada through a charge card program.

Fleet Services
Volvo Trucks Support Services offers 24/7 roadside assistance through Volvo Action Services and full contract maintenance services and a variety of leasing and rental program options.

“Despite the near-term infrastructure questions regarding widespread adoption of natural gas as a heavy-duty truck fuel, it’s clear this segment will grow over the next several years,” said Ron Huibers, president of Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing. “We’re already delivering factory-built CNG-powered trucks, and as the long-haul fueling infrastructure develops, the advanced technology in our new LNG engine will provide increased range and improved fuel efficiency in a seamlessly integrated Volvo  powertrain.”

Blue Power: LNG for the Demanding Long Haul

Through advanced high pressure diesel ignition technology – using trace amounts of diesel to ignite the natural gas – Volvo’s LNG engine will deliver a 30 percent fuel efficiency improvement compared with spark-ignition (SI) engines, making it a viable alternative for demanding long-haul applications. The Volvo 13-liter LNG engine will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 20 percent compared with current diesel products.

The engine will accomplish these savings without sacrificing power, torque or fuel efficiency, all of which are critical attributes for on-highway operations. The Volvo Group was the number one supplier of 13-liter heavyduty engines to the combined U.S. and Canadian market last year, and the same vertically integrated approach that has made Volvo a global powertrain leader is being applied to the development of the new engine. The company’s proprietary Volvo I-Shift automated mechanical transmission also will be available for customers to specify.

Blue Power: CNG for Closed-Loop and Delivery Applications

North America’s abundant supply of natural gas, and the reduced emissions and minimal aftertreatment CNG engines offer, make the technology an ideal solution for customers operating in localized or closed-loop applications. To meet current demand, Volvo offers the CNG-powered VNM daycab equipped with a factory installed Cummins ISL G engine.

The company also recently announced that it is operating natural gas-powered VNL demonstrator trucks. The larger, more robust VNL model features a 12-liter Cummins- Westport ISX12 G gas engine. Factory production of the natural gas-powered VNL daycab will begin in conjunction with commercial availability of the 12-liter gas engine in early 2013. These heavy-duty engines feature maintenance-free aftertreatment, requiring only a threeway catalyst to meet EPA 2010 emissions standards.

Blue Power: DME Shows Promise in Customer Tests

The Volvo Group has conducted hundreds of thousands of miles of customer field testing of trucks equipped with DME, which can be produced from natural gas. The strong results – from ten vehicles operating in a variety of applications in Europe – indicate DME holds much promise as a heavy-truck fuel, and could become a viable alternative in North America to CNG or LNG when it comes to performance, environmental impact, safety and
distribution.

DME mirrors the exceptional performance qualities and energy efficiency of diesel while significantly reducing GHG emissions. It is an excellent compression ignition fuel which, like diesel, requires no separate ignition mechanism. Unlike LNG, it does not require cryogenic temperatures; it is handled like propane, with tank pressures of 75 psi (vs. 3,000 psi for CNG), and it is non-toxic. DME burns with a blue flame and requires no
diesel particulate filter. DME packages densely enough to allow long range transports or to allow room for vocational truck equipment on the frame.

“Since we adopted Environmental Care as a core value in 1970s, Volvo has dedicated the resources necessary to lead in alternative fuel technologies,” Huibers said. “We demonstrated in 2007 our ability to run vehicles on seven different fuels, and we continue to refine our work with a variety alternative fuels and drivelines. Our comprehensive ‘Blue Power’ strategy – including CNG, LNG, and potentially DME – means we’ll have a complete range of natural gas solutions as the infrastructure develops.”

One thing they all have in common is a limited number of vehicles and personnel, which means dependable equipment is vital to their operations. All recently purchased Kenworth T470s to improve their operations.

“We’re finding exceptional success with the Kenworth T470,” said Reid Nabarrete, Kenworth assistant general manager for marketing and sales. “It was designed to be the right fit for snowplow applications – competitively priced, and extremely durable. It’s a truck that’s new to a lot of municipalities and townships and they’re finding a lot of immediate benefits.”

Shown is the Kenworth T470 snowplow operated by Sandwich Township.

The Kenworth T470 has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) ranging from a heavy Class 7 vehicle at 33,000 lbs. up to a Class 8 truck of 68,000 lbs. The vehicle offers full parent rail extensions, delivering maximum resistance to bending moment (RBM) from one end of the rail to the other. Front axles are rated from 12,000 to 22,000 lbs., single rear axles from 21,000 to 30,000 lbs., and tandem rear axles from 40,000 to 46,000 lbs. A full range of manual and automatic transmissions are offered. The T470 is powered by a choice of PACCAR PX-8 and Cummins ISL9 engines rated between 260 and 380 hp and 660 to 1,300 lb-ft of torque.

“It’s a tough truck and has a stout front end to handle our 12-foot blade,” said Jerry Davis, road commissioner for the Sandwich Township, located 60 miles southwest of Chicago. “I’m responsible for 17 miles of road. Now, that might not seem like a lot, but we have 10,000 cars commute on the road daily, many on their way into Chicago. Last year, we had almost 50-inches of snow – on average it’s around 38 inches. When the snow hits, you have to be able to move and move quick. Often, small townships like ours need to keep their equipment up to 20 years. We replaced our oldest unit with the T470 and it works beautifully.”

As the only payroll employee, Davis drives the T470, while drivers “on-call” pilot the town’s other snowplow and grader. “The T470 is tight, quiet and very comfortable. Plus the turning radius is sharper than the other rigs. It’s a great addition to our township.”

Jim Schertz, highway commissioner for the Metamora Township with just over 4,000 residents and located in central Illinois, said the quality of a township’s snowplow can’t be underestimated.

“We bought our first Kenworth after looking at everything else out there,” Schertz said. “Kenworth really did its homework with the T470. It’s a truck of very high quality; a truck that is going to last. We’ve got 55 miles of road to plow and we keep our trucks for 15 years. For us, the T470 was the right truck at the right price.”

Jim Schertz, highway commissioner for the Metamora Township, said the quality of the township’s Kenworth T470 snowplow can’t be underestimated.

According to Schertz, the T470, which was spec’d with the Kenworth Extended Day Cab for even more driver comfort, is outfitted with an 11-foot front blade, and a 10-foot snow wing on the side of the truck. “The full parent frame rail extension really gives the truck a solid foundation,” he said. “The truck has been getting a lot of attention from other small towns and counties to see how it works for us. Everyone wants the best snowplow for their money; one that will last. We’re liking what we’re seeing.”

Tom Riegel (left), town chairman for the Town of Grant, and driver Roger Jerome are shown with the town’s Kenworth T470 snowplow.

Tom Riegel, town chairman for the Town of Grant, population 989 in northwestern Wisconsin, said towns like his need to get the biggest bang for their buck to maximize ever tightening budgets.

“I did a lot of research and made a lot of phone calls before deciding on the Kenworth T470. We’re small and wanted to make an educated decision on what was the best plow out there for our 50 miles of roads surrounding our community,” said Riegel. “We felt it was the T470. And from past experience while I was at the county highway department, I knew first-hand how well Kenworths held up. That department is still using a Kenworth built in 1969. It’s like a battleship. Always ready to go and bulletproof. It’s what we’re expecting out of our T470.”

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.    

It’s a matter of doing the math and counting the zeroes. But when you add it all up, Liberty, Mo.-based American Central Transport (ACT) is now saving more than $1 million a year in fuel costs. The savings come from a comprehensive plan, which has elevated the average fuel economy of its fleet from a very respectable 6.4 to an eye-popping 7.7 mpg. What’s more, even better numbers may lie ahead, as ACT’s top performing driver recently recorded an 8.3 mpg average.

It didn’t happen overnight for ACT, rather in a five-year period, but it is proof positive that fuel economy gains can be substantial with the right trucks, spec’d the right way, with incentives to maximize driver performance.

With a 99-percent on-time delivery rate, ACT is a premium service dry van carrier serving major shippers throughout the eastern half of the United States. It operates 100 company trucks, and has 200 independent contractors pulling trailers.

The main catalyst for fuel economy change has been the fleet’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay(SM) Designated Kenworth T660s with PACCAR MX engines.

Aaron Thompson,vice president of operations for American Central Transport

“We’ve been running Kenworth T660s since they were introduced to the market,” said Thompson, who serves as vice president of operations for ACT. “Currently we have 185 T660s, with the balance of our fleet being other Kenworth models. We also have another 50 T660s on order this year.”

All told, ACT ran 32 million miles in 2011, with 11 million of those coming from the company’s trucks. “When you figure that diesel averages around $3.80 a gallon, you can see why we’re getting the big numbers in fuel savings,” Thompson said.

The T660s are spec’d with PACCAR MX 12.9-liter 455 hp engines. A test fleet for the PACCAR MX engine over the past few years, the company was among the first to put in a large order as soon as production engines became available.

“We like the PACCAR MX engine and spec for maximum fuel economy with progressive shift and geardown protection on the engine,” said Thompson. “With 13-speeds, lightweight aluminum wheels, smaller tanks, wide-based tires and dead axle tandems (6 x 2), we’re pushing 8 mpg on a regular basis in the Kenworth T660s.”

To help get the most of the Kenworth T660s, ACT now governs the tractors at 65 mph, where in 2006 they were limited to 70 mph, said Thompson. “And our idle time, thanks to APUs, has been greatly reduced – coming in at less than 3 percent on our company fleet.”

ACT’s policy of hiring only the best drivers means maintaining a newer fleet of quality, comfortable, high-performance trucks that attract top drivers. “Drivers really appreciate the solid cab on the T660,” said Thompson. “We don’t have creaks and shakes and rattles. We spec the Diamond interior because drivers like the button-tuck look, the new dash and the quiet ride. Drivers really, really like the cabs.”

With a turnover rate of less that 60 percent – excellent when you take into account the drivers are on the road two- to three weeks at a time – ACT has instituted a progressive Performance Based Pay system. Simply perform and you get rewarded. Metrics include equipment utilization (the more miles driven, the better the pay); fuel economy (scored against their peers on a 6-month average); service (on time pick-up and delivery performance); safety (accidents/incidents and roadside violations); fuel optimizer (stopping at the fuel stops and keeping to the route the company has set up; this ensures paying the lowest prices for fuel).

The company uses performance monitoring software to track and trend its fleet’s fuel performance. The software allows them to closely monitor such things as: time in top gear; time in cruise control; over RPM and over speed; idle time and mpg.

“This data is all used to coach and counsel drivers as to how best to improve their fuel economy performance,” said Thompson. “The company tracks performance of all drivers and posts results by truck number each week. Drivers can then compare how they’re doing versus their peers.”

ACT also has the “7-Up Club.” This is quarterly recognition (with hat pins and other items) for drivers who achieve an average of 7 mpg or better.

Normally on a three-year trade-in cycle, ACT extended the cycle to four years when the recession hit. “We weren’t running the miles and it didn’t make sense to trade off a truck that only had 300,000 miles,” says Thompson. “We ran those trucks a year longer than we normally do and it didn’t cost us. The trucks’ value outpaced the market for that year. The testament to that is our four-year-old Kenworths are gold in the marketplace.”

“Essentially, we ran those trucks for free for a year. We didn’t take any hit to the cost of ownership because the maintenance costs maintained where they were at three years. In terms of overall quality and reliability, the trucks hold up fantastically. The guys who bought those Kenworth trucks paid top dollar because it is a low-cost-of-ownership truck. Kenworth trucks are built very well, and they hold their value.”

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.   

The Kenworth K270 cabover will be shown with a concept aerodynamic van body. “It’s exciting to bring Kenworth quality to the cabover market and spotlight the new K270 cabover at The Work Truck Show,” said Doug Powell, Kenworth medium duty marketing manager. “We also offer the new K370 class 7 cabover. Both vehicles provide customers with excellent maneuverability, ease of service, durability, exceptional visibility, and styling.”

Kenworth K270 and K370 applications include pick-up and delivery, lease/rental, towing/recovery, landscaping, furniture, and food processing and distribution that require a highly maneuverable truck with 18- to 26-foot van body size, stake bed, or roll-on/roll-off bed. The 63.4-inch BBC (front bumper to back of the cab) on the K270 and K370 provides a 55-degree wheel cut.

Kenworth and PACCAR Financial are offering a special, limited time program where qualifying customers may do a monthly lease on a K270 for $919 or on a K370 for $935 – which includes a dry van body – and receive a 2-year /200,000 mile basic vehicle extended warranty. The offer expires June 30, 2012. Contact your local Kenworth dealer (www.kenworth.com) or nearest PACCAR Financial office (www.paccarfinancial.com) for program terms and conditions.

During The Work Truck Show, Powell will present a “Kenworth Chassis Update” on Kenworth’s heavy and medium duty trucks in Room 236 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7. He will provide the most up-to-date product and technical information on medium and heavy duty chassis specifications and issues that can affect the installation of bodies and equipment. Participants will gain insights into vocation-specific existing and new options to help optimize body and equipment installation and designs.

A Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid tractor will be available at The Work Truck Show for test drives during the “Green Truck Ride-and-Drive” from noon to 4:30 p.m. on both Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7. Kenworth will also display a Kenworth T270 roll-on/roll-off tow vehicle, Kenworth T370 with service body, and a Kenworth T440 natural gas-powered refuse loader/packer in its booth (No. 3039) at The Work Truck Show.

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.

Members of the 2012 Kenworth Service Council are: Chairman – John Gibson, Truck Enterprises, Harrisonburg, Va.; Wayne Beal, Kenworth Sales, Spokane, Wash.; Tim Crist, Kenworth of Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.; Michael Donnelly, MHC Kenworth, Little Rock, Ark.; Grant Easton, Kenworth Toronto, Concord, Ont.; Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Richard Williamson, Kenworth of Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala.; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Brett Hartman, Truck Enterprises, Harrisonburg, Va.

The Kenworth dealer network’s constant commitment to superior satisfaction is demonstrated by Kenworth receiving the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates award for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service.”*

Kenworth dealers sell genuine Kenworth parts and provide all makes parts and service through nearly 320 locations in the United States and Canada. Information on the Kenworth PremierCare® parts program is available at www.kenworth.com under Parts and Services.

To help support customers, Kenworth provides a complete dealer list on its website at www.kenworth.com. In addition, the Kenworth PremierCare® Customer Center (1-800-KW-ASSIST) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service requires no registration fee for emergency roadside assistance and is available to any truck brand. The Customer Center handles emergency roadside assistance calls and schedules service for preventive maintenance customers, among other services.

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 Commercial Heavy Duty 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 

Members of the 2012 Kenworth Service Council are: Chairman – John Gibson, Truck Enterprises, Harrisonburg, Va.; Wayne Beal, Kenworth Sales, Spokane, Wash.; Tim Crist, Kenworth of Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.; Michael Donnelly, MHC Kenworth, Little Rock, Ark.; Grant Easton, Kenworth Toronto, Concord, Ont.; Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Richard Williamson, Kenworth of Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala.; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Brett Hartman, Truck Enterprises, Harrisonburg, Va.

The Kenworth dealer network’s constant commitment to superior satisfaction is demonstrated by Kenworth receiving the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates award for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Heavy Duty Truck Dealer Service.”*

Kenworth dealers sell genuine Kenworth parts and provide all makes parts and service through nearly 320 locations in the United States and Canada. Information on the Kenworth PremierCare® parts program is available at www.kenworth.com under Parts and Services.

To help support customers, Kenworth provides a complete dealer list on its website at www.kenworth.com. In addition, the Kenworth PremierCare® Customer Center (1-800-KW-ASSIST) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service requires no registration fee for emergency roadside assistance and is available to any truck brand. The Customer Center handles emergency roadside assistance calls and schedules service for preventive maintenance customers, among other services.

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 Commercial Heavy Duty 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 

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 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.