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…
T680 vs. T880: Choosing The Best New Truck For Your Fleet
If you’re in the market for a new class 8 truck for your fleet, both the Kenworth T680 and the Kenworth T880 fit the bill. Both are great options and choosing the right one really comes down to your application.
Tour the Kenworth T680 Next Generation
Thinking about updating and expanding your long haul fleet in the new year? Meet the new Kenworth T680 Next Generation. This truck rolled out less than a year ago, and is equipped with all the latest technology and enhancements. We unveiled the T680 Next Gen last year, and now it’s time to take a closer, more detailed look at all that it has to offer.
Used Truck Buyer’s Guide 101
The cost of expanding your fleet and buying large trucks can be daunting. If you’re looking for a cost-effective solution, buying a used truck can be a great solution. However, buying pre-owned vehicles and machinery does come with risks, so you need to be cautious. What should you know before buying a used truck? Consult our Papé Kenworth blog for a step-by-step guide.
Improve Fleet Management with Remote Diagnostics
Across the industry, an increasing number of fleet managers are looking to maximize road time for their class 8 trucks through data generated while their trucks are on the road.
Does Good Recruiting Improve Driver Retention?
With the existing market conditions, fleet managers are looking for new ways to recruit and retain qualified drivers. Offering competitive salaries and guarantees on miles and home time is a must, but the truck driver recruiting ideas below are some of the other ways you can stay ahead of the competition.
