Remote diagnostics now on Kenworth medium-duty trucks
Kenworth medium-duty conventional trucks now come with the option of TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics. The system will be available in new Kenworth T270, T370, T440 and T470 models equipped with Paccar’s 6.7-liter PX-7 engine, 8.9-liter PX-9 Paccar engine…
Fort Garry moves into new, larger facility in Saskatoon
SASKATOON, Sask. – Fort Garry Industries has a new home in Saskatoon, Sask., celebrating with a grand opening May 9. A provider of aftermarket parts, as well as truck and trailer equipment and repair services, Fort Garry’s new building has…
A bit of togetherness in Defiance, Ohio, this Friday
When trucker-songwriter Tony Justice heard about an Ohio boy who loved trucks and his music, using it to help him focus on his work, he took a teacher’s request for CDs one further. This Friday, a convoy in the young man’s honor is set to kick off, and…
Truckers Against Trafficking to auction off Kenworth T680 May 17
KIRKLAND, Wash. –Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is gearing up to auction off its “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 at Ritchie Bros. in Phoeniz, Az. on May 17. Proceeds from the sale go directly to TAT, a non-profit organization. “Human tr…
Link Mfg suspensions support heavy hauls
Link Mfg.’s new high-capacity Triton Tri-Drive Air Suspension is engineered for multi-axle, heavy-haul and off-highway applications including mining and logging. The suspensions can be combined for a variety of carrying capacities, including a 35K sing…
Women drivers show us their ink; now it’s your turn
One is a tribute to a trucker’s late husband. Another is about how trucking saved the driver’s life. Yet another, of all things, reimagines Alice in Wonderland as a woman trucker (see at right). All are among the first batch of trucker tatt…
Dashcam shows young driver’s big mistake
Somehow, everyone is fine
Kenworth Offers TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics for Medium-Duty
Kenworth is adding the TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics system as an option for its medium-duty conventional trucks.
Comment period for FMCSA pilot program for under-21 interstate truckers ends next week
Drivers and interested parties can now comment on the proposal through Aug. 14. The proposal would expand the current under-21 program for military-trained drivers to drivers under the age of 21 that were not trained to drive trucks in the military.
Edgar Rosas’ 2020 Kenworth W990
The rig is powered by a 565-hp Cummins with an 18-speed and 3:36 rears and sits on a 299-inch wheelbase.