Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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22 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | MAY 2014 messaging system that reinforces and coaches positive driving habits. It is available as an option on select models equipped with the MX-13. "The new functionality promotes good driving habits through an in-dash display that provides intuitive mes- saging and anticipated scoring to help operators shift, accelerate, brake and perform other functions at optimized levels," Sproull said. If the system detects driving habits that are detrimental to fuel economy or reduce component life, it will provide coaching tips with suggested corrective actions. Peterbilt also introduced its 75th An- niversary commemorative Model 579, which will be the star of a nationwide tour that started last month. Sproull said exterior features of the special-edi- tion model include: s ! COMPLETE BRIGHT PACKAGE REMINIS- cent of Peterbilt's show truck heritage, that includes a bright outside sunvisor, rearview mirror housing and three-piece steel bumper with a chrome finish; s ! HIGHLY POLISHED HOOD CROWN THAT surrounds a new oval grille design; s %XCLUSIVE TH ANNIVERSARY EMBLEMS on the sleeper, a sidehood bright air intake bezel and new bright rocker panels; and s 2EAR STAINLESSSTEEL MUDmAP HANGERS with the anniversary emblem. Interior features include: s 0REMIUM 0LATINUM 4ITANIUM INTE- rior accentuated with a new charcoal dash top and Blackwood finish trim accents; s ! SEQUENTIALLY NUMBERED TH anniversary emblem added to the dash accent trim; s ! MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL lined with custom red stitching; s %VOLUTION ,8 SEATS IN BLACK LEATHER that complement the interior and have the 75th anniversary emblem stitched into the headrest; and s "RIGHT GAUGE BEZELS A CHROME INTE- rior handle, a bright logo'd shifter plate and a bright shift lever that features a Blackwood finish shifter knob (avail- able only with manual transmissions). Peterbilt's 75th Anniversary commemorative Model 579 tractor features a striking red and white paint job similar to that found on the original 1939 Peterbilt. The model also has a premium interior with exclusive logos and a unique numbered nameplate. K enworth officials at MATS said the company has updated its Advantage package to further improve fuel economy for ITS 4 %NHANCEMENTS EXTEND FROM THE POWERTRAIN TO AERODY- namic add-ons and a greater focus on how the truck and trailer INTERACT WITH THE AIR AS A UNIT SAID #HIEF %NGINEER +EVIN "ANEY +ENWORTH ALSO HAS ENHANCED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ITS + AND + CABOVERS h! NEW DASH AND GAUGE CLUSTER FRONT air disc brakes, electronic braking module and a fresh exterior are AMONG SOME OF THE KEY ADDITIONSv SAID $OUG 0OWELL +ENWORTHS medium-duty marketing manager. "More cities are starting to restrict the overall length of trucks in city limits or are allowing broader operating hours for short overall-length trucks," said Powell. "We expect that trend to con- tinue, which will drive the movement toward cabovers." Both truck models feature a standard air ride driver's seat and two-person bench seating with storage underneath. Baney called THE + A hGLOBAL TRUCKv AND hREADY FOR THE STREETS OF .EW 9ORKv !VAILABLE IN TO INCH WHEELBASES IN INCH INCREMENTS THE + AND + CAN ACCOMMODATE BODIES FROM TO FEET The models have a larger curb-to-curb turning radius, a 63.4- inch BBC dimension that provides an extra 45 inches of payload room over a conventional, and a 35-foot overall length. The cabovers are powered by a 6.7-liter Paccar PX-7 with POWER RATINGS FROM TO HORSEPOWER AND UP TO LBFT OF TORQUE +ENWORTH CABOVERS ALSO ARE AVAILABLE WITH A SIXSPEED Allison transmission, joining a five-speed transmission already available. Dana axles, as well as front air disc brakes, are new this year on +ENWORTH CABOVERS +ENWORTH HAS ADDED AN ELECTRONIC BRAKING module that will allow for the addition of stability control later this year. Kenworth improves T680, upgrades cabovers Updates to Kenworth's T680 Advantage package include aerodynamic add-ons and a greater focus on tractor-trailer aerodynamics. Continued from page 20