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Contents

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T680 ATD Truck of The Year

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Kenworth Celebrates 90 Years of AchievementThis year, Kenworth is celebrating 90 years of industry leadership through quality, innovation and technology.

Today, this leadership is exemplified by the Kenworth T680 with PACCAR MX-13 engine receiving the 2013 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year award from the American Truck Dealers (p.7). The Kenworth T680 estab-lishes a new standard of excellence with its superior fuel efficiency, aerodynamic styling and premium interior.

The T680, which has a 2.1-meter-wide cab, has earned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay® Designation and is the most aerodynamic truck in Kenworth’s 90-year history.

The PACCAR MX-13 engine provides a lightweight, fuel-efficient power plant designed to meet the demands of heavy duty vocational applications.

The new T880 vocational truck is the latest evolution of Kenworth’s quality truck line. The T880 offers the reli-ability and durability you expect from Kenworth. The T880, which will be available for production later this summer, provides modern styling, increased visibility, a rugged stamped aluminum cab, excellent maneuverabil-ity, and the PACCAR MX-13 engine. The T880 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine provides a wide range of horse-power ratings up to our newest rating of 500 hp with 1,850 lb-ft of torque.

For 90 years — and with more than 900,000 trucksproduced — Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more reliable, fuel effi-cient, productive and economical to operate.

The goal has always been to build the right Kenworthtruck for each customer’s application to get the job done…and build that truck to last. That holds truetoday with featured customers Retif Oil & Fuel Co. (p.10), Zimmerman Truck Lines (p.11), and Valley Farm Transport (p.13).

Kenworth takes great pride in its long history of achievement and excellence. Our core values of quality, innovation and technol-ogy will remain steadfast as we continue to build The World’s Best® trucks for our customers.

Gary MooreKenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President

New Kenworth T880 4Exceptional performance, visibility and comfort

Awards and PACCAR Engines 7T680 is ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year

Kenworth Celebrates 90 Years 9 Commemorating a heritage of quality, innovation

Ready to Roll 10T880, PACCAR MX-13 engine put to test

Long Distance Reliability 11Low cost of ownership, driver comfort with T680

Regional Advantage 13Fuel-efficient T440s boost bottom line

Kenworth Green 14Kenworth hybrids, CNG trucks lower fuel costs

Vocational Trucks 16K500s moving oil rigs in West Africa; mixer trucks

Medium Duty Trucks 18T370s stand up to snow, ice and salt

Kenworth News 20Kenworth merchandise collection expands; 2013 calendar available

Kenworth Dealer News 21 Dealers expand facilities

PACCAR News 23 PacLease and PACCAR Financial news

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Kenworth Launches New T880 Vocational TruckKenworth Truck Company launched the new Kenworth T880™ at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

“Skillfully designed and robustly engineered, the new Kenworth T880 builds upon Kenworth’s distinguished 90-year heritage of quality, innovation and technology to produce industry-leading, rug-ged and reliable vocational trucks,” says Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president.

“As we celebrate Kenworth’s 90th anniversary, the T880 represents our heritage very well as the lat-est evolution of our quality prod-uct line, while also reinforcing Kenworth’s leadership in vocational truck performance. Vocational cus-tomers and drivers really demand a tough and durable truck in today’s challenging work environments, and we are confident the Kenworth T880 will surpass customer expectations,” says Kevin Baney, Kenworth chief engineer.

“For example, the T880 features a panoramic wind-shield for enhanced visibil-ity, quiet cab with its triple-sealed and robust doors, 5-piece hood for easier and faster repairs, air-assisted hydraulic clutch, complex reflector headlamps, excel-lent maneuverability, and new lightweight, factory-installed lift axles that vocation-al customers will especially appreciate,” says Baney. “On top of all that, we designed the T880 with distinctively sculpted lines that form an evolutionary, but uniquely Kenworth look.”

The new T880 is for vocational applications, including dump, mixer, refuse and heavy haul. Its addition will complement Kenworth’s current vocational line-up that includes the T800, T440, W900S and C500. The T880

will be available for produc-tion later this summer.

The Kenworth T880 is standard with the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine. With its high-end ratings of 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque, the PACCAR MX-13 engine provides a lightweight, fuel-efficient engine option for vocational applica-tions, including dumps and heavy haul applications

over 100,000 lbs. The T880 also is available with the Cummins ISX15 engine with up to 600 hp and 2,050 lb-ft of torque.

The T880 uses Kenworth’s 2.1-meter wide, stamped alu-minum cab, which is robotically assembled. The cab has a comfortable 23 inches of room between the seats. The T880 offers the premium Diamond VIT and Vantage trim levels and two interior color options of Sandstone Tan and Slate Gray.

New Kenworth T880

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Kenworth T880 FeaturesStamped Aluminum Cab: The lightweight cab is new for vocational applications. First introduced with the T680 in 2012, the cab’s extensive durability testing regimen focused on achieving the highest, demanding require-ments for vocational trucks. Robotically assembled, the stamped aluminum panels are connected by Henrob™ self-penetrating fasteners to produce an extremely durable cab with enhanced resistance to noise, vibration and corrosion. The cab also utilizes Kenworth’s signa-ture cowl-mounted mirrors for better visibility, increased durability and reduced adjustment.

Panoramic Windshield: The T880 is standard with a panoramic one-piece, bonded-in windshield with superi-or visibility. The T880 windshield has excellent thickness to minimize the effect of rock incidents, offers efficient replacement time, and is much larger in size compared to the T800 windshield.

Robust Door: The lightweight, stamped aluminum door is extremely durable and robust enough to sup-port up to 400 lbs. The door provides smooth airflow around the cab and minimizes noise-inducing turbulence. A pressure relief valve equalizes interior and exterior air pressure to make the door easy to open and close. The door is triple sealed against the elements and road noise.

Hood and Bumper: The new vocational hood is made of Metton®, which is a lightweight, durable composite material with excellent impact resistance and finished surface. The hood, which offers easier and faster repair, is offered in two configurations, both with bolt-on fend-ers. The T880 is available in a 116.5-inch BBC. It also is available in a 122.5-inch BBC standard length. Both include a 5-piece Metton hood. The stylish, signature Kenworth grille is made from corrosion-resistant alumi-num wire mesh for superior protection of cooling system components. The grille’s surround is made of polished stainless steel. With the advanced hood assist system, lifting the hood requires just 35 lbs. of opening force. To aid in easy serviceability and replacements, the T880 is available with all the current T800 metal bumpers.

Lighting: The T880 is standard with dual lamp complex reflector headlamps which offer best in industry performance at a lower cost and more durable package. All standard exterior lights utilize LED technology that provides a 20,000-

hour life, which equates to about 15 years of truck life. LED lights are also used extensively in the cab and sleeper.

T880 Vocational Options: The T880 is available with five new, factory-installed and lightweight Watson & Chalin lift axles, including a 10K offering for the first time and a 20K version with a 200-lb weight savings. Also offered are new steering gears for improved steering feedback and increased wheelcut for greater maneuverability.

Driver Performance Center: The Driver Performance Center uses a full-color, high-resolution, 5-inch Thin Film Transistor display screen, which includes current truck informa-tion, diagnostic data, and pop-up alerts. The Center also displays situ-ational-specific recommendations to the driver which help improve vehicle performance.

HVAC System: With industry-leading standard Automatic Temperature Control, simply set the desired temperature and the system maintains it. A one-touch feature provides maximum defrost. These features keep drivers comfort-able while maintaining their focus on driving.

Seats: The Kenworth proprietary seats offer an advanced air suspension system that automatically adjusts to vari-ous driver weights. A full range of seat comfort is avail-able to meet driver-specific preferences. For the T880, Kenworth offers the DuraSupreme® heavy duty seat fabric in charcoal, gray and tan.

Kenworth Dash: The dash cluster has an easy-to-read lay-out with nine standard gauges and 12 additional gauges available. The switches utilize the toggling feature that drivers prefer, while maintaining rocker switch function-ality. The T880 uses new electric-over-air dash switches introduced on the T680, and offers additional options to aid with vocational and body builder requirements. The

Kenworth dash includes Kenworth NavPlus® – with hands-free cell phone capability via Bluetooth connections and voice commands. NavPlus is standard with premium interior trim.

Now when you buy a Kenworth,* you’ll get Delo® 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 in your engine.Their aerodynamic design makes Kenworth* trucks more efficient on the outside. And now, Delo 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 oil in the engine can give them greater efficiency inside as well. Delo 400 XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 has been shown to boost fuel economy up to 1%** over SAE 15W-40 oil while providing strong, low-temperature performance plus excellent soot dispersal and wear control.

Chevron Delo and Kenworth have been teaming up for over 20 years. It’s a partnership dedicated to improving economy and durability to help your fleet go further.

Find Delo products at your local Kenworth Dealership.

Teaming up for better fuel economy

* Class 8 diesel trucks **SAE J1321 Fuel Consumption Tests of Delo XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 show up to 3.6% fuel economy improvement with short haul trucks (Class 6) and 1% with long haul trucks (Class 8) when compared to SAE 15W-40 oil. Your actual fuel economy will vary depending on vehicle type, load and other driving conditions.

A Chevron company product © 2013 Chevron U.S.A. Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are property owned by Chevron Intellectual Property LLC.

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Kenworth Adds Next Generation of PACCAR Proprietary Engines for 2013 Kenworth is enhancing its engine line-up for 2013 with the addition of the next generation of PACCAR proprietary engines, which are designed to deliver industry-leading performance, reliability and fuel efficiency.

Kenworth customers can now specify the new PACCAR MX-13, PACCAR PX-9 and PACCAR PX-7 engines on new Kenworth truck orders placed through Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada for delivery in 2013.

The 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine is designed to meet the demands of heavy duty truck applications. The engine is available for Kenworth Class 8 models, including the Kenworth T660, T680, T700, T800, T880 and W900, and offers a wide range of horsepower and torque ratings to meet customer power requirements. Also an ideal choice for vocational applica-tions, including logging, dumps and hauling applications over 100,000 lbs., the engine’s horsepower and torque up to 500 hp and 1,850 lb-ft, respectively.

The 8.9-liter PACCAR PX-9 engine is available for Kenworth medium and heavy duty trucks, including the Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470 and W900S. The PX-9 possesses one of the highest power-to-weight ratios in its class. The PACCAR PX-9 offers ratings from 260 to 380 hp and provides up to 1,250 lb-ft of torque.

The 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine is available for Kenworth’s medium duty conventional and cabover line-up. The engine offers rat-ings of 200 to 325-hp and up to 750 lb-ft of torque for the Kenworth T170, T270 and T370. For the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers, PACCAR PX-7 ratings are 220-hp /520 lb-ft, 240-hp/560 lb-ft and 250-hp/660 lb-ft.

Kenworth T680 Named ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the YearThe aerodynamic Kenworth T680 with the PACCAR MX-13 engine was named the 2013 Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) at the annual ATD Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida.

“The Kenworth T680, with its 2.1-meter-wide cab, establishes a new standard of excellence in the industry with its superior fuel efficiency, exceptional aerodynamic styling, and premium automotive interior,” says Gary Moore, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president.

The Kenworth T680 is available in 76” sleeper and day cab configurations and is standard with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 500 hp and 1850 lb.-ft. of torque. The stamped aluminum cab is robotically assembled at Kenworth factories and has been eagerly embraced by customers and dealers. The Kenworth T680 has earned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay®

Designation and is the most aerodynamic truck in Kenworth’s 90-year history. Kenworth earned the 2011 ATD Heavy Duty Commercial Truck of the Year for its T700 model.

The T680 was selected for the award by a panel of leading truck magazine journalists. The T680 received excellent reviews following test drives to evaluate each entry in key categories, including innovation and design, safety and driver satisfaction.

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Kenworth is celebrating its milestone 90th anniversary dur-ing 2013. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has provided thousands of cus-tomers with The World’s Best® trucks over the decades.

It all began in 1923 when Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington incorporated the Gersix Motor Company as “Kenworth”. The company name was formed from a com-bination of letters from the founders’ last names.

That first year, the small Seattle truck manufacturer pro-duced 78 six-cylinder, gasoline-powered trucks. Since then, Kenworth has produced more than 900,000 trucks.

Durable working trucks Kenworth’s success and stay-ing power in a competitive business can be traced back to a philosophy established early in the firm’s history. The goal was to build the right Kenworth truck for each customer’s applica-tion to get the job done… and build that truck to last.

That philosophy, which continues to be true to this day, resulted in Kenworth establishing a solid reputation for its quality, innovative and durable trucks that are driven by state-of-the-art technology.

Kenworth was the first truck manufacturer to install diesel engines as standard equipment in 1933, and also sold its first sleeper cab the same year. The Kenworth T600A transformed the industry as the first truly aerodynamic Class 8 truck in 1985. A year later, the Kenworth T800 was introduced and is widely recognized for serving productively in applications such as dump truck, mixer, logger, and extreme heavy haul. The milestone 250,000th T800 was produced and celebrated last year.

Aerodynamic fuel efficiency At the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show, Kenworth signifi-cantly pushed aerodynamics ahead again with the introduc-

tion of the all-new Kenworth T680, the company’s most aerodynamic truck in its history.

“Over the past 90 years, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that

are more fuel efficient, productive and economical to operate. It’s the foundation that began with Kent and

Worthington delivering trucks that provide exceptional performance,” says Gary Moore, Kenworth’s general

manager and PACCAR vice president.

“As we go forward, Kenworth’s core values of quality, innovation and technology will remain steadfast as we provide customers with The World’s Best trucks,” says Moore.

In 2013, Kenworth will host many customer events to commemorate the company’s 90th anniversary milestone

and showcase its exciting new trucks. Stay tuned for more announcements.

Kenworth Celebrates 90th Anniversary in 2013

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Milestones

Commemorating a Heritage of Quality, Innovation and Technology

First Kenworth Diesel Truck in 1933

Kenworth Sleeper Cab from 1936

Kenworth T600

Early Kenworth Logging Truck

Kenworth T800 Transports SR-71 Blackbird in 1991

Early Kenworth Assembly Process Kenworth Fleet in 1920s

Kenworth T680

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Retif Oil & Fuel

New Kenworth T880 with PACCAR MX-13 engine is put to the test by Gulf Coast petroleum distributor

Retif Oil & Fuel is a petroleum products distributor serving New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region since 1964. With a fleet of more than 70 trucks, about half Kenworths, the company delivers bulk petroleum and retail packaged products, and provides on- and off-site refueling services to commercial and industrial customers.

“In our fleet, Kenworths are outperforming all other trucks,” says Operations and Fleet Manager Chad Harris. “We’re moving toward an all-Kenworth fleet.”

The fuel distributor depends on Kenworth T800 and W900 tractors to haul full-load, 80,000 lb. tankers everyday, running routes up to 350 miles radius. Kenworth T800 “box trucks” distribute packaged petroleum products around the Gulf Coast region, while single axle Kenworth T370s with tankers handle localized deliveries.

“The T370s are powered with PACCAR PX-8 engines,” says Harris. “They do a nice job for us.”

New Kenworth T880 with PACCAR MX-13 engine Past experience with PACCAR engines made it an easy decision for the company last year to join the Kenworth test program running a new Kenworth T880 Day Cab with the new PACCAR MX-13 engine.

“The new T880 with PACCAR MX-13 engine has performed quite well,” says Harris, who worked with Kenworth of South Louisiana to spec horsepower and torque at 485 hp and 1,650 lb-ft, respectively. The PACCAR MX-13 significantly enhances fuel efficiency and performance utilizing the latest common rail, fuel-delivery system, which uses controls to regulate the fuel in a central manifold, compressing only the amount of fuel mixture needed to ensure the lowest possible fuel consumption, emission and noise levels.

“Kenworth equipped the T880 for us with an Eaton UltraShift® PLUS transmission and lightweight compo-nents — aluminum fuel tanks, rims, bumper — anything that will save a few pounds. If I can cut 1,000 lbs. off the weight of the truck, that’s 1,000 lbs. more fuel I can haul.”

Wider cab, better visibility Inside, the T880’s wider aluminum cab delivers additional weight savings while providing more roomy comfort for drivers. “Whatever creature comforts our drivers want inside their trucks, we’ll get it for them,” says Harris, who appreciates the Driver Performance Center, sleek new dash, comfortable seats and advanced interior lighting that come standard in the T880 Day Cab. “Every driver here who runs a Kenworth loves it.”

Outside, the sleek new design and lower hood provide better driver visibility and fuel efficiency. The new five-piece hood reduces repair costs, while the stainless steel grille helps protect critical cooling components, improve performance and lower maintenance costs. Overall, the new T880 offers enhanced aerodynamic efficiency over the T800.

“It’s critical that we maintain reliable trucks that are always ready to go,” says Harris, who relies on Kenworth PremierCare® Connect to help manage and control the fleet’s operating costs. “We don’t have an excess amount of equipment, so I need every truck. Our PremierCare software lets us capture our costs, so we know what we really need to spend our money on. From my point of view, I can save $100,000 in annual fuel costs by trading some of our other trucks for aerodynamic Kenworth trucks.”

Ready To Roll

“The new T880 with PACCAR MX-13 engine has performed quite well.”

— Chad Harris

President and Owner Kenny Retif, left, and Operations and Fleet Manager Chad Harris

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Pennsylvania fleet likes fuel-efficient T680 with PACCAR MX-13 engine for driver comfort and lower cost of ownership

When it came time to put long-term reliability to the test for the Kenworth T680 with the new PACCAR MX-13 engine, Kenworth turned to Zimmerman Truck Lines. Driver teams here can easily log 250,000 miles on a truck each year. “Don’t believe us?” asks the Zimmerman website. “Talk to any driver from ZTL and they will tell you it is true!”

From coast to coast, across mountains and deserts, week after week, through all kinds of weather, “the T680 with PACCAR MX-13 engine has been reliable and is performing very well,” says Chief Operating Officer Mark Zimmerman. “The power’s there, the torque’s there, the speed’s there. And it’s nice and quiet. Drivers are quite pleased with it.”

Dependability and driver comfortBetween its two trucking divisions — vans and flatbeds — Zimmerman Truck Lines could easily grind through trucks quickly. With 175 trucks, mostly Kenworths, Zimmerman feels he’s found the right truck for life-cycle durability and cost of ownership, especially for demanding coast-to-coast routes.

“The T600 series has been a workhorse in our fleet since the 1980s,” says Zimmerman, who admits running other trucks over the years. “The T680 is the newest evolution of that. It’s roomier and more fuel efficient, consistently run-ning between 6.6 and 7.0 mpg. The steering, visibility, and everything that goes with it, is a plus. Drivers appreci-ate the comfort and ride.”

Teams especially like the extra-roomy, 76-inch integrated sleeper with 60 cubic feet of storage and full-height wardrobe cabinet. “Our drivers are our number one resource,” says Zimmerman. “Team drivers spend a majority of their time in their trucks. The most important thing we can pro-vide them is a quality Kenworth truck.

We’re fortunate that we don’t have much turnover. Our trucks play an important part in driver retention.”

In addition to the new T680 with PACCAR MX-13 engine and Eaton UltraShift® PLUS transmission, Zimmerman took delivery of five new T660s in 2012. Going forward, he expects to purchase more T680s, which take Kenworth’s long tradition of superior aerodynamics and fuel economy to a new level of achievement.

Lower cost of ownership “Along with driver satisfaction, the actual cost-per-mile is what drives our purchasing decision,” says Zimmerman. “Sale price, fuel mileage and resale value all play a factor, but the one thing we’ve always looked at and use as a gauge when purchasing trucks is what it costs us, per mile, for the life of the truck. Maintenance costs of Kenworth trucks are lower than other brands we’ve had, and the quality work-manship is much higher. Kenworth has always proven to cost less per mile over the life of the truck.”

As for service after sale, says Zimmerman: “The service we get from Kenworth of Pennsylvania is exemplary. They are definitely a first class operation. It’s true that you get what you pay for. Kenworth has always treated us very well.”

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Zimmerman Truck Lines

“Kenworth has always proven to cost less per mile over the life of the truck.”

— Mark Zimmerman

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Better.Where It Counts.

California agricultural hauler prefers aerodynamic, fuel-efficient T440s to help boost its bottom line while improving driver productivity and comfort Inside a conference room at Valley Farm Transport is aretired 1928 Kenworth truck. It stands as a testament toan appreciation of Kenworths throughout Kenworth’s90-year history, which comes from a company with itsown 50-year history of providing reliable service haulingagricultural products throughout Northern California.

“I always liked Kenworth trucks,” said the late company founder, Bob Nickum, who was quoted in a 2005 World’s Best article. “I liked the looks, the durability, resale and weight.”

Bob’s son, David Nickum, is president and CEO of Valley Farm now. Like his father, David works with Tom Bertolino, dealer principle at NorCal Kenworth-Sacramento, to spec the most reliable, cost-effective trucks available for regional bulk transport

Lightweight and durable“A few years back, we sat down with Tom and Kenworth engineers and asked, ‘Is there a way to make a lighter T800, or a beefier T300?’ recalls David Nickum. “We didn’t need a lot of horsepower, a big transmission or sleeper. We wanted something that could be operated in city or country environments, and most importantly, is lightweight and durable. The goal was that it would be a regional truck — about 85 percent of hauls are within 100 miles.”

By 2010, Kenworth engineers introduced the versatile T440, perfectly suited for regional operations. That’s when Nickum began replacing some of the older T800s and W900s in his 150-truck fleet with T440 Day Cabs. Last year, alone, the company added 16 T440 Day Cabs with Cummins ISL9 engines and lightweight aluminum wheels on the front and drive axle. By the end of 2014, Nickum says, the company will have 50 T440s in the fleet.

“Running a fleet of durable, lighter weight trucks is a big deal for us,” says Nickum. “Hauling bulk products like tomatoes, rice and almonds — that’s money that goes right to our bottom line.”

According to Kristian Damkier at the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, “Valley Farm Transport, through its fleet modernization program, has reduced NOx emissions by 45 tons per year, the equiva-lent of removing 12,000 cars from the Sacramento region.”

“In California, due to CARB regulations, this is a time of intensive capital spending among fleet operators,” says Nickum. “Kenworth turned that into a positive for us. We’re able to buy new T440s that are not only lighter weight but offer significant capital advantages.”

Reliable trucks, low-cost operation Reliable equipment is key to Valley Farms’ success, particu-larly during harvest season, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We can’t afford to have trucks break down,” says Nickum. Out on the road, Kenworth trucks present a quality image that has helped shape the compa-ny’s reputation for reliable service.

“Our drivers are paid by the load, so they appreciate the light-weight aspect, as well as the comfortable, quiet, spacious cab. And the aerodynamic, sloped hood gives them better visibility when they’re going down dirt roads, through fields, and maneuvering around ditches and culverts,” he said.

“With Kenworth, our operating costs are lower, product reliability is higher and we get excellent resale value,” says Nickum. “That’s a testament to the kind of partnership we’ve enjoyed over the past 50 years, where we can sit down with Kenworth engineers and stakeholders, and find solutions that benefit both companies.”

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“With Kenworth, our operating costs are lower, product reliability is higher and we get excellent resale value.”

Valley Farm Transport

— David Nickum

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Kenworth Green

Kenworth Hybrids Help Lower Emissions and Save Fuel New York City’s Department of Sanitation, Parks Department, and DOT, have all been early adopters in the use of hybrid vehicles since their inception.

The city’s sanitation department began running hybrid Kenworth T370s in 2009, and currently has nine in use as rack trucks, delivering parts to five borough repair shops. Five other Kenworth T370 hybrids are used as delivery trucks – shuttling tires to different service locations.

The Kenworth T370 hybrids, purchased through Gabrielli Kenworth, feature the PACCAR PX-6 engine rated at 240 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. “We’re seeing up to a 30 percent improvement in fuel economy over non-hybrid delivery trucks,” said Spiro Kattan, supervisor of mechanics for the New York City Department of Sanitation.

NYC Parks Department oper-ates 17 Kenworth T370 hybrids – eight have rack bodies with lift gates, and the rest feature 5-yard dump bodies. The hybrid dump trucks haul dirt, sand and clay to ball fields, and are used for general assignment work.

Nine Kenworth T270 hybrid “bucket trucks” are in service for the New York City Department of Transportation. All but one of the Kenworth hybrids are configured as 35-foot working height bucket trucks – five are used to hang signs around the city, while the others are used for painting overpasses, inspecting small bridges, and for electrical repairs. “We’re expecting our hybrid trucks to pass 30 percent in fuel savings over our non-hybrids,” said Dan Malone, with the city’s DOT Fleet Services Administrative Office. The Kenworth hybrids join 54 other T370 non-hybrids in the field for the department.

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“Every year, our fleet of trucks con-sumes nearly 1 million gallons of diesel, but in 2015, we’ll be using less than 100,000 gallons,” says Fred Dufour, senior vice president for Monarch Beverage in Indianapolis, Ind. With Monarch Beverage’s decision to convert its fuel source to compressed natural gas (CNG) for 85 percent of its fleet, the company expects to save 60 percent in its overall fuel costs each year. “That translates to a two- to three-million dollar savings in fuel per year,” says Dufour. Indiana’s largest beer and wine dis-tributor, Monarch delivers 15.5 mil-lion cases of beer each year and another 1 million cases of wine.

“Two years ago we purchased two Kenworth T440s with the Cummins Westport ISL G engine, and a pre-production Kenworth T660 with the new 12-liter Cummins ISX12 G engine,” he says. “We ran the trucks hard, amassing more than 100,000 miles on each. Since the CNG cost was just 30 percent that of diesel, the money we saved on fuel was substantial. We figured the payback for the up-cost on CNG equipment to be 2.3 years.”

That’s when Dufour moved forward with additional Kenworth T440s with CNG. “We have been running 27 of the T440s since June of 2012 and they’re doing great,” he says. “Our drivers have been very excited about the Kenworth T440s – they’re great trucks to drive. We have placed additional orders for Kenworth T440s, and by 2015, 90 of our 105 trucks will be CNG-powered.

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Kenworth K500s Moving Oil Well Rigs in West African OilfieldsKenworth produces a wide range of trucks from Class 5 up to large, off-highway trucks used in demanding oil field applications around the world. Kenworth’s plant in Renton, Wash., recently produced two large Kenworth K500 COEs (cab over engine) – a winch tractor and an oilfield bed truck – to move oil well rigs for Shell Gabon in western Africa. These trucks both utilize 136,000-lb planetary rear axles, the largest ever placed on a K500. Customers, such as Shell, select the K500 for its shorter wheel-base and excellent maneuverability. This allows for smaller turning radius surrounding each wellhead, and minimizes the ecological effects on the jungle environment.

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Kenworth Showcases New 2013 PACCAR MX-13 Engine, Mixer Trucks at World of ConcreteThe new 2013 PACCAR MX-13 engine made its trade show debut this year at the World of Concrete Show, Feb. 4-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The new 12.9-liter engine offers a range of 380 to 500-hp and 1,450 to 1,850 lb-ft of torque. The high end horsepower and torque ratings are an increase over those previously offered for the 2010 PACCAR MX engine, which the PACCAR MX-13 replaces in 2013.

The new engine is available for the Kenworth T800, T880 and W900 typically selected by vocational customers, in addition to Kenworth T660, T680 and T700 aerodynam-ic trucks for over-the-road applications. At the show, the PACCAR MX-13 was displayed in a Kenworth W900S mixer rated at 380 hp and 1,450 lb-ft of torque and equipped with an Allison 4500RDS 6-speed transmission and Con-Tech mixer body.

Also on display were Kenworth’s latest vocational product line for ready mix operators and construction businesses. Five Kenworth mixer trucks were exhibited, including two

natural gas vehicles — a T440 and W900S. Both natural gas vehicles were specified with the Cummins Westport 8.9-liter ISL G engine rated at 320 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, Allison 4500RDS 6-speed automatic transmission and McNeilus mixer body.

Other Kenworth mixers included a T800 short hood with PACCAR MX engine, Allison 4500RDS 6-speed transmission and Beck Industrial mixer body, and a W900S California lightweight spec mixer with a Cummins ISL9 engine rated at 380-hp and 1,300 lb-ft of torque, an Eaton RTO14909ALL 11-speed transmission and McNeilus mixer body.

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From November through April, each of Clintar Landscape Management’s 40 Kenworth T370s faces not only brutal snow and ice conditions, but the corrosive environment that comes from work-ing with salt.

As the company’s mainstay truck in its snow remov-al business, the Kenworth T370 in single- and tan-dem-axle configurations, spread salt and a salt liq-

uid mixture (when temperatures drop below -8 degrees Celsius) in govern-ment and private sector parking lots throughout southern Ontario and the Maritime provinces.

“You couldn’t find a more corrosive environment for a truck to operate,” said John O’Leary, Clintar’s vice pres-ident of operations. “We look at it as emergency service – when our cus-tomers need salt and an ice-free lot, they need it now and we must deliver with equipment that’s reliable. With its aluminum cab and the way we spec the truck with as much alumi-num as possible, along with under-coating for added protection, it’s proved to be very reliable and a great truck at resisting the ill effects of salt and salt spray.”

Equipped with 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-6 engines rated at 260 hp on the single axle, and 8.3-liter PACCAR PX-8 engines rated at 330 hp on the tandem axles, each truck is run through Allison 3000 series automat-ic transmissions. The single-axle T370s have 11-foot dump bodies with 5.5 cubic yard V-Box salt spreaders mounted inside the dump bodies. The tandem-axle Kenworths host 11.2 cubic yard salt spreaders.

“Employees are our greatest asset. We want to give them the best equip-ment and we feel we’re doing that with the Kenworth T370,” he said.

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Kenworth Medium Duty Cabovers Add New OptionsKenworth now offers a 22.5-inch tire and wheel package, as well as expanded wheelbase choices for the Kenworth K270 and K370 medium duty cabovers.

“These significant enhancements for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers provide customers with more choices to better fit with more medium duty applications,” says Doug Powell, Kenworth medium duty marketing manager. “Both vehicles provide customers with excellent maneuverability, ease of service, durability, exceptional visibility, and styling.”

With Kenworth’s 22.5-inch tire and wheel package, the K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers match up to standard dock heights at pickup and delivery locations in several applica-tions. Depending on van body instal-lation practices, the cab floor will be approximately 50 inches from the ground with an 11R22.5-inch package. The K270 will also retain the 19.5-inch tire and wheel package as an alterna-tive for customers that require a lower-step height and entry.

Kenworth also expanded the total wheelbase configurations available for the Kenworth K270 and K370. The new 22.5-inch tire and wheel pack-age introduces a wheelbase range of 146 inches to 242 inches in 12-inch increments. The new longer wheelbase allows for up to a 28-foot van body installation, while the shorter wheel-base can accommodate a van body length down to 16 feet. The cab-to-axle dimension now starts at 120 inch-es with variations up to 217 inches at a 242-inch wheelbase. The K270 with 19-1/2-inch tires and wheels receives four new wheelbase sizes, covering a range of 142 inches to 238 inches, also in 12-inch increments.

Kenworth T370 Adds Front Frame Assembly OptionKenworth offers a new, heavy-duty front frame assem-bly option for Kenworth T370 medium duty trucks that makes it easy for body builders to install specialty winch bumpers for customers such as utilities and municipali-ties that operate medium duty winch trucks.

The new Kenworth T370 option includes durable Austempered ductile iron (ADI) cast front drive brackets, 3/8-inch thick steel front adapters, enhanced radiator crossmember assembly brackets, and C-channel front frame sections that can accept a winch bumper.

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Watson & Chalin offers an excellent product line of its popular, steerable Tru-Track Alumilite family through Kenworth.

• SSR (Super Short Rail) is now available through Kenworth Truck Company in our SL0893 (8K), SL1093 (10K) and SL1190 (13.5K) suspensions

• A new 20K steerable with all of the benefits of our SL2089 and SL2055 combined into ONE model: SL2065

These new pusher axles are initially available with the Kenworth T880 and T680.

With all of the benefits of our Tru-Track Alumilite family, SSR is now available at Kenworth. Our super-short rail design allows for more compact packaging when frame space is limited. You can expect to receive the same superior performance and warranty support in these new offerings. The Watson & Chalin-Kenworth team has listened to your needs and we’re pleased to make this new model available.

The new SL2065 raises the bar for a high capacity steerable lift axle. Utilizing proven bushing, arm and torque rod designs, the SL2065 is our most high roll and laterally resistant steerable suspension. And when it comes to weight savings, the SL2065 is over 200 lbs lighter than the SL2089 and more than 60 lbs lighter than the SL2055. Tough, durable and ready to work!

Kenworth News

Glider Kits Now Available from Kenworth For fleets and owner oper-ators who want to make old trucks ‘new’ again, Kenworth is now offering glider kits for the T660, T800 (split fender config-uration) and W900L mod-els. All sleeper sizes are available. The gliders are designed to be mated with customer-supplied EPA 2004 engines and matching transmissions, and the gliders can be spec’d from Kenworth to best meet the fleet or driver application.

Gliders are a great alternative for fleets and owner opera-tors with the tools and service technicians to bring a solid and existing powertrain back to life in a ‘brand new truck’. The Kenworth glider models feature the latest amenities and updates in each of the three models (T660, T800 split fender and W900L). The truck model year of the glider will be determined by the donor chassis, as long as two of the three major powertrain components (engine, transmission, and drive axle) are utilized from the donor chassis. See your Kenworth dealer for more details about Kenworth glider kits.

Kenworth Offers New Dual LNG Tank ConfigurationKenworth is expanding its extensive line of industry-lead-ing green products by offering factory-installed, dual lique-fied natural gas (LNG) fuel tanks on Kenworth T800s powered by the 15-liter Westport GX engine.

By equipping a Kenworth T800 with dual LNG fuel tanks, operators now have the option of running the truck up to 700 miles on a single fueling. This option doubles the operat-ing range of a typical LNG-powered Kenworth T800 equipped with a single LNG tank, making the truck a better choice for long haulers with slip-seat or drop-and-hook oper-ations, and for regional haulers whose drivers travel long dis-tances, but still return home at the end of their shifts. The Kenworth T800, when equipped with the Westport GX, can be ordered in a gross combination weight (GCW) of up to 80,000 lbs. for over-the-road operation, with additional rat-ings exceeding 100,000 lbs. available for certain applications. For the T800, the GX engine is available in power ratings from 400 to 475 hp and torque ratings from 1,450 to 1,750 lb-ft.

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Kenworth Dealer News

Kenworth Names 2013 CouncilsThe Kenworth Dealer, Service and Parts Councils are comprised of leading Kenworth dealer principals, and service and parts managers from throughout the United States and Canada. The councils work to help enhance the trucking industry’s strongest dealer network of nearly 340 locations throughout the United States and Canada in a continuing effort to provide superior customer support.

Dealer CouncilThe 2013 Kenworth Dealer Council members are: Chairman – Jim Moeller, Wisconsin Kenworth, Madison, Wis.; Tom Bertolino, NorCal Kenworth, Sacramento, Calif.; Bill Currie, Inland Kenworth, Burnaby, B.C.; Carl Herzog, Central Illinois Trucks, Normal, Ill.; Bob Mitchell, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Mike Murphy, MHC Kenworth, Leawood, Kan.; and Vince Tarola, Kenworth Truck Centres, Concord, Ont. Jim Hartman of Truck Enterprises in Harrisonburg, Va., serves as the Kenworth American Truck Dealers (ATD) line representative. Mitchell and Herzog represent the Southeast / Great Lakes; Tarola and Currie represent the Northeast / Canada; and Murphy and Bertolino represent the Central / West.

Service CouncilThe 2013 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – Michael Donnelly, MHC Kenworth, Little Rock, Ark.; Wayne Beal, Kenworth Sales, Spokane, Wash.; Chad Little, GreatWest Kenworth, Clairmont, Alb.; Tim Crist, Kenworth Northeast Group, Buffalo, N.Y.; Grant Easton, Kenworth Truck Centres, Concord, Ont.; Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Richard Williamson, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Mike Yow, Kenworth of South Texas, San Antonio, Texas; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Vince Tarola, Kenworth Truck Centres, Concord, Ont.

Parts CouncilThe 2013 Kenworth Parts Council members are: Chairwoman – Jo Frost, Edmonton Kenworth, Edmonton, Alb.; Ken Ables, Performance Kenworth, Cleveland, Texas; Paul Baker, Wallwork Kenworth, Fargo, N.D.; Gaetan Lalonde, Kenworth Maska, St. Mathieu-de-Laprairie, Que.; Lisa Nichols, Kenworth of Columbus, Hilliard, Ohio; Vic Stiller, Inland Kenworth, Phoenix, Ariz.; Jeff Weaver, Truckworx Kenworth, Birmingham, Ala.; Clayton Zuchotzki, GreatWest Kenworth, Calgary Alb.; and Kenworth Dealer Council representative Mike Murphy, MHC Kenworth, Leawood, Kan.

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Kenworth Dealer News

Kenworth of Buffalo acquired a dealership in the Boston area and changed the organization name to Kenworth Northeast Group.

Wallwork Kenworth added a Parts and Service location in Dickinson, North Dakota to support oilfield and agri-cultural businesses.

Papé Kenworth - Eugene relocated a full-service facility to Coburg, Oregon.

NorCal Kenworth relocated a full-service facility to Morgan Hill, California.

Gabrielli Kenworth celebrated a Grand Opening of its New Jersey dealership in Dayton, N.J.

CIT Group Inc. has opened a new branch in southern Illinois in Troy, expanding the Kenworth Dealer Network.

CIT Kenworth Chicago opened a full-service facility in Mokena, Illinois.

C-B Kenworth expanded its customer support with a Parts and Service facility in Auburn, Maine.

Custom Truck Sales opened a new Parts and Service loca-tion in Brandon, Manitoba.

Central Illinois Trucks Named 2011 Kenworth Parts and Service Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada. The award was presented to Central Illinois Trucks in recognition of outstanding parts and service support.

Kenworth expanded to a record 338 dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada in 2012, along with a record net gain of 20 new locations, including these latest additions

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JFC Takes Delivery of First PacLease Cabover UnitJFC International, North America’s leading importer and exporter of Asian foods, recently became the first PacLease customer to take delivery of the new Kenworth K370 Class 7 cabover.

JFC, which leases under a full-service lease contract from PacLease’s company-owned location in Toronto, oper-ates the cabover from its branch location in Mississauga, Ontario. JFC delivers frozen foods and dry goods to Asian supermarkets, corner grocery stores and restau-rants in downtown Toronto. The K370 is equipped with a 220-hp PACCAR PX-6 engine, an Allison 5-Speed auto-matic transmission and a 24-foot refrigerated van body.

“Driving in downtown Toronto with its narrow streets and busy intersections with pedestrians crossing can be difficult and nerve-wracking,” says Steve Ritchie,

Mississauga warehouse manager for JFC. “We’re pleased with the performance of the Kenworth K370 and the vis-ibility and maneuverability it offers our drivers. By leas-ing trucks, we get the latest in Kenworth and PACCAR engine technology, and the benefit of having PacLease handle the maintenance.”

PACCAR Financial Offers Extended Warranty ProgramsKenworth and PACCAR Financial are offering an Extended Warranty Program for customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 8 trucks financed through PACCAR Financial. Under the program, 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. This is two additional years and 200,000 miles above the standard vehicle warranty with a value of $3,200. Customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks may receive a 2-year/200,000 mile basic vehicle warranty when financing with PACCAR Financial which is one additional year and 50,000 miles over the standard factory warranty. Both offers are available in the U.S. and Canada for qualifying units ordered by December 31, 2013 and financed through PACCAR Financial no later than March 31, 2014. Contact your local Kenworth dealer (www.kenworth.com) or nearest PACCAR Financial office (www.paccarfinancial.com) for program terms and conditions.* * PACCAR Financial reserves the right to amend, supersede, or terminate these programs at any time.

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TRP offers a single supplier for a comprehensive line of all-makes aftermarket parts, available from a nationwide network of retailers, including Kenworth dealers. “We recommend TRP for the fleets we support,” says Matt Treadwell, PACCAR Parts director of fleet sales. “Their quality, value and nationwide availability simply make sense for fleet managers.”

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