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…
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…
The True Cost of Downtime: Leveraging Papé Kenworth’s 24/7 Service Network Across 30 Locations
Downtime is more than an operational inconvenience. It is a direct hit to the margin and customer trust. Papé Kenworth is built to minimize those losses with an always-on service model, rapid parts access, and a large regional footprint, so hours saved translate into profits protected. Papé Kenworth commits to supporting your uptime around the clock and operates…
Why Preventive Maintenance Matters, and Why You Should Make It Part of Your Fleet Strategy
Downtime is the enemy in the trucking world. A vehicle out of service isn’t earning revenue, which means it’s costing you. That’s why Papé Kenworth emphasizes a strong preventive maintenance program. Below, we’ll consider why preventive maintenance is so critical, how it drives savings and reliability, and how Papé Kenworth is uniquely positioned to support…
