How Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Are Shaping the Future of Trucking
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are transforming how commercial trucks operate on today’s roads. Designed to enhance driver awareness, reduce fatigue, and improve overall safety, ADAS technology is quickly becoming a critical part of modern fleet strategy. Kenworth has been a leader in integrating advanced driver assistance features into its trucks, with the Kenworth T680 showcasing the latest innovations through tiered ADAS, ADAS PRO, and ADAS PREMIER packages. In this guide, we’ll break down how these systems work, what features matter most, and how Papé Kenworth helps fleets choose the right ADAS configuration for real-world operations.
Read moreUpfitting Your Vocational Truck: How to Plan, Budget, and Build the Right Truck for the Job
Upfitting a vocational truck is about more than adding equipment—it’s about building a Kenworth truck that’s engineered for your specific job, payload, and operating conditions. From construction and utilities to towing and municipal work, the right upfit directly affects safety, productivity, and long-term operating costs. This guide walks through how to plan, budget, and upfit a vocational truck the right way—starting well before the chassis reaches the body builder.
Read moreWinter Weather Emergencies: What to Include in Your Emergency Road Kit
Winter weather across the West can turn a routine haul into a high-risk situation for commercial truck drivers. Snow-covered passes, black ice, strong winds, and long stretches without services make preparation essential. This guide outlines a practical, winter-specific emergency road kit fleets can standardize to improve safety, reduce downtime, and keep drivers protected when severe conditions hit.
Read moreThe True Cost of Downtime: Leveraging Papé Kenworth’s 24/7 Service Network Across 30 Locations
Truck downtime doesn’t just delay a delivery—it drives up operating costs, strains customer relationships, and cuts into revenue fast. With rising per-mile expenses and tight service windows, every hour matters. Papé Kenworth’s 24/7 service network, backed by 30 strategically located branches across the West, is designed to keep your fleet moving and minimize costly disruptions.
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