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DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt is expanding the standard collision mitigation features on its Model 579, which also features the Bendix Fusion safety system.

A Senate subcommittee discussed Tuesday the truck parking shortage, speed limiters and more. Meanwhile, trucking orgs and others penned a letter to Senators urging passage of truck parking legislation. Also: New ADAS features on Kenworth T680s; more.

CargoNet reported cargo theft was up 59% year over year in the third quarter, largely due to an increase in shipment misdirection attacks. Also: Kenworth expands T680 driver-assist features; truck tonnage expected to grow over next decade.

Kenworth T680s are now equipped with new driver-assistance technology for better safety practices.

KIRKLAND, Wash.— New Kenworth Class 8 T680, T880 and W990 trucks are now available for order with the optional Kenworth Lane Keeping Assist. The system

The 2021 updates to Peterbilt model 520 heavy truck include improvements in the VMUX electrical system.

FMCSA says the driver refused to provide blood for drug testing and was charged with manslaughter, among other thigns. Also, the PRO Act that would nationalize the ABC test for contractors passed the U.S. House. Vocational model updates from Peterbilt.

The Models 567 and 520 include an updated VMUX electrical system, which enhances functionality with different body types.

Mon February 15, 2021 - National Edition Kenworth “The T680 Next Gen hit our design goal of being sleek and sophisticated. We wanted to focus on the aerodynamics, the technology and the refinement, and make the styling show that is a world class, high-performance machine,” said Jonathan Duncan, Kenworth design director,  Kenworth launched the new Kenworth T680 Next Generation on-highway flagship during a virtual introduction Feb. 11. The T680 Next Gen expands upon the success of the class...

Peterbilt Peterbilt Motors Company debuted a high-tech digital dash in the new Model 579 on-highway truck. During the introduction, the company noted that this 15-in., customizable digital display will eventually span the entire line of Peterbilt trucks. “This includes the vocational Model 567, traditional Model 389 and the rest of the Peterbilt Class 8 conventional trucks,” says Jason Skoog, general manager, Peterbilt. “As far as the Model 567 and Model 389 are concerned, there wil...