How the Kenworth T880 is Used in Ready-Mix and Aggregate Operations
For aggregate and ready-mix producers, uptime is one of the clearest indicators of operational health. Trucks in the shop and delayed repairs can tighten already demanding schedules. Miles Sand & Gravel, a fifth-generation Pacific Northwest supplier, runs a vocational Kenworth fleet centered on the T880 across mixers, Super Dumps, tractors, and dump trucks. Their experience…
Plan Now for New EPA Heavy-Duty Truck Regulations Coming in 2027
If you plan to add or replace any heavy-duty trucks in the near future, now is the time to prepare. New EPA regulations under the Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards—impacting model year 2028 trucks—are expected to reshape diesel engine technology, influence truck pricing, and tighten equipment availability…
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…
Driving Progress: Papé Kenworth Opens New Full-Service Dealership in Federal Way, WA
Papé Kenworth, a leader in trucking and transportation solutions, has officially opened the doors to its newest and most advanced full-service dealership in Federal Way, Washington.
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.
Introducing the All-New T680 Next Gen
Kenworth unveiled the all-new T680 Next Gen on February 11th in a highly anticipated online release event. The T680 Next Gen is technically an update to the original Kenworth T680 but with so many changes to the interior and exterior of the truck it’s essentially an entirely new model.
CDC COVID-19 Guidelines for Truckers
If you’re a long-haul truck driver, the majority of your time is spent in a cab alone. You might think your chance of catching COVID-19 is low (and it is compared to many other jobs), but there are still risks to be aware of and actions you can take to reduce your risk.
Kenworth AG400L Tandem Rear Suspension Now Standard on Kenworth T680
The proprietary Kenworth AG400L tandem rear suspension is now standard equipment for the Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship.
What Do Technology, Superior Truck Service, & Truck Parts Have in Common?
Find out how Pape Kenworth go beyond just selling trucks to build long-term relationships with our customers and, with premier service, help ensure you remain on the road.
Uber Freight Enters the Trucking Market
New technology continues to change the way the trucking industry functions, and Uber Freight, a new app from Uber, has entered the trucking market hoping to transform how independent drivers find available load.
