Kenworth T880S Performance Hood: Built for Vocational Power, Cooling, and Confidence
Vocational work pushes trucks to extremes with heavy payloads, steep grades, dusty conditions, hot weather, and stop-and-go movement, all of which demand cooling capacity, durability, visibility, and driver-centric design to stay productive. That is where the Kenworth T880S Performance Hood stands out. This new hood brings signature styling together with features vocational fleets need for…
Long and Short Hauls: Benefits of Day Cabs and Sleeper Cabs
Long and Short Hauls: Benefits of Day Cabs and Sleeper Cabs Choosing the right cab configuration is a critical business decision. Route length, driver schedules, payload requirements, fuel costs, maneuverability, and maintenance access all matter. At Papé Kenworth, we help fleets compare day cabs, sleeper trucks, new and used inventory, truck financing, leasing, rentals, parts,…
International Roadcheck: A Smart Time to Tighten Up Your Inspection Game
May brings more daylight, changing freight patterns, and one of the most visible safety events on the trucking calendar. This year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 12–14, 2026. During this 72-hour enforcement, inspectors across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will focus on driver compliance, vehicle condition, and cargo…
The Papé Kenworth Guide to Test Driving Used Trucks
Buying a used truck is all about finding one that fits your application, supports uptime, and is ready to work for your business. Specs, service records, and photos matter, but the test drive is where you get a clearer sense of how the truck will actually perform. A good test drive helps you move beyond…
Driver Wellness: Staying Alert During Longer Spring Days
Spring can feel like a welcome shift after long winter miles. There is more daylight, changing weather, and those winter road closures open up again. That extra light can be energizing, but the longer days can create a false sense of alertness, making it easier to push past the point where real fatigue begins to…
Spring Truck Fuel Efficiency Tips: How Drivers Can Save Fuel in Changing Weather
A spring day of driving can start with cold, damp air at sunrise, climb into a windy mountain pass by mid-morning, and finish in warmer stop-and-go traffic before the day is done. Those shifting conditions make spring a tricky season for fuel efficiency. While roads may be clearer than in winter, fuel economy can still…
Pre-Trip Inspection Tips for Pass-Ready Runs and Winter Chain Readiness
Winter runs across the West and asks a lot of a truck and the person in the driver’s seat. Clear skies at the yard can turn into blowing snow at the summit, and chain control can appear with little warning. Papé Kenworth supports drivers and fleets with parts, service, and locations across five Western states….
How Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Are Shaping the Future of Trucking
As the demands on today’s commercial drivers continue to grow, safety, efficiency, and comfort are essential. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are playing a critical role in helping fleets meet these demands by enhancing vehicle awareness, reducing driver fatigue, and supporting safer driving practices across a wide range of operating conditions. Kenworth has been at…
Upfitting Your Vocational Truck: How to Plan, Budget, and Build the Right Truck for the Job
When you upfit a Kenworth vocational truck, you’re not just buying a vehicle; you’re building a tool your business will rely on every day. Upfitting is the process of taking that base Kenworth chassis and adding the proper body, equipment, and accessories so the truck is perfectly suited to the job. The upfit you choose determines…
Winter Weather Emergencies: What to Include in Your Emergency Road Kit
Across the West, winter can turn a routine haul into a high-risk situation: mountain passes, black ice, wind, and remote stretches all raise the stakes. Kenworth trucks are built for uptime, however, even the best-maintained rig can be stopped by closures, collisions, or sudden storms. When that happens, what’s in the cab matters as much…
