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Feb 5 20

Top Military Rookie Driver Joseph H. Campbell Jr. Receives T680

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Kenworth T680 Awarded to Top Military Rookie Driver

For the fifth consecutive year, Kenworth teamed with the FASTPORT Trucking Track Mentoring Program and the U.S. Cham-ber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program to find America’s top rookie military veteran, who made the successful transition from active duty to driving for a commercial fleet.

A distinguished veteran with 24 years of combined service in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army received the annual “Transition Truck-ing: Driving for Excellence” award during a special ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Washington, D.C.

Kenworth presented winning professional truck driver Joseph H. Campbell Jr. of Roehl Transport with The Driver’s Truck™—a Kenworth T680 equipped with a comfortable 76-inch sleeper—as the recognition program’s award. Campbell’s special T680 features the complete PACCAR Powertrain with a PACCAR MX-13 engine, PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission and PACCAR 40K tandem axles.

Top Military Rookie Driver
Top Military Rookie Driver Joseph H. Campbell Jr.

More About the Kenworth T680

Kenworth took the extra time needed to ensure the T680 was designed with the driver in mind. Take a look at the Kenworth T680 features:

Cab

Like every truck, the experience for the driver starts with the design of the cab. Kenworth gathered more than 800 professional truck drivers to get a hands-on evaluation of cab preferences and needs. Then, a design concept was born, resulting in a fully modernized 83-inch wide cab. Coupled with Kenworth’s high standards for interior finish and features, the T680 is truly a driver-centric truck. Overall, the T680 offers more storage and a larger windshield than most trucks on the road. Additionally, the T680 is one of the quietest rides available in a Class 8 truck.The cab is available as a day cab or in one of several sleeper options. Dozens of interior options are available as well, so you can equip your T680 to be fully loaded or as simplistic as one desires.

Body

Outside the cab, Kenworth focused on aerodynamics, resulting in the most aerodynamic truck in their model lineup. It features a highly sloped hood, with excellent visibility, industry best forward lighting, and sculpted body lines for that aerodynamic profile.

Power

Under the hood, the T680 can be equipped with a wide variety of engine options. Two engines are available from PACCAR: The MX-11 and MX-13. The MX-11 is new to the market and offers lighter duty performance compared to the more powerful MX-13. However, the MX-11 is much lighter and more efficient than the MX-13; ideal for long hauls. Two Cummins ISX engines are also available. Each engine is available with several automated transmissions or two manual transmissions.

With the T680, Kenworth has made a Class 8 truck that is perfectly suited for the driver. To learn more, contact the team at Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth.

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Oct 1 19

Certified Technicians for Complex Truck Repairs

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Certified Technicians for Complex Truck Repairs

It’s no secret to fleet owners and fleet maintenance managers that there are two types of truck repairs: quick… and not-so-quick. While fluid top-offs and brake repairs are routine jobs for most technicians, other jobs require more hours and specialized training, especially across multiple manufacturers. When weighing the costs of training and additional tools, it comes as no surprise that many fleet owners are outsourcing complex repair jobs. They’re relying on service centers with certified technicians on hand.

Commercial Truck Repairs

A fleet survey conducted by the S.5 Fleet Maintenance Management Study Group in early 2019 cited clutch assembly repairs and exhaust gas re-circulation cooler repairs as two of the biggest time consumers.

Over the years, the number of hours required for clutch assembly repairs has increased as trucks become more advanced and include more components. Accessing the parts in need of repair takes longer, as technicians encounter more obstacles to work around. EGR coolers are also cited by fleet maintenance managers as being difficult to diagnose and, typically, a time-consuming repair.

Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth recommends preventive maintenance as the best way to avoid and decrease the cost of these repairs. Keeping a close eye on fluid levels, filter flow, wire and terminal conditions, and related repairs can greatly decrease the frequency and magnitude of failures. However, wear and tear is inevitable, and parts can eventually fail.  When it’s time to outsource those big repair jobs, a reputable service team is standing by to help.

Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth – A Winning Team

Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth has Cummins Certified and Paccar Certified Technicians on-hand, ready to diagnose and repair your truck. The dealership consists of two locations, conveniently located near major highways in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Customers have come to know Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth’s Service Teams as people they can depend on.

“Best dealer I have been to in 3 years!!!
Got me in on Friday noon and out 5 hours later. Just a gasket but it didn’t take 3 days.
Very friendly staff. What a find!!!
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – Mid Age Transport, LLC

Save time, money, and aggravation by choosing Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth to get your trucks fixed and back on the road quickly! Contact us today.

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Feb 13 19

Kenworth Tare Weight Flexibility

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Kenworth Tare Weight

For bulk haulers, truck tare weight is a crucial factor in the payload formula. In fact, many drivers are willing to sacrifice quite a bit of truck if it amounts to more payload. A number of questions arise: How do you spec a Kenworth truck for maximum payload? Will truck dependability and driver comfort be compromised? What is the best truck for bulk haulers? Who makes the lightest engine? What are the standard Kenworth tare weights?

Truck Tare Weight

Simply put, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. Too many factors come into play. For instance, one truck spec might be ideal for flat highway hauls, but not suitable for mountainous terrain. Another might be hauling lightweight material, while another is hauling gravel. So, as all of these determining factors add up, the solution becomes less and less clear.

The Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth Sales Team can take away much of the guesswork. When trying to spec a Kenworth truck for efficiency, dependability, comfort, AND maximum payload, trust one of our experts to help you achieve that goal.

 

Truck Weight Variables

Kenworth tare weight can vary, based on a number of truck spec considerations:

  • Standard aluminum cab vs. steel cab. Unlike many other trucks on the market, Kenworth trucks feature stamped aluminum cabs. Compared to steel, these cabs are corrosion-resistant and extremely lightweight.
  • Mid-rise sleeper vs. high top. Coincidentally, and much to the benefit of many bulk haulers, the lower height is a better match for a number of tank and flatbed trailers. Many of these trucks are operated by weight-conscious fleets. Driver amenities and sleeping quarters are not necessarily sacrificed with a smaller sleeper size.
  • Engine size. Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth can spec trucks with a wide variety of engine sizes from Paccar or Cummins. After horsepower and torque demands are taken into consideration, engine specs are provided to fit your truck and needs. Consider a Paccar MX-11 with a small engine size and 430 horsepower. It weighs 400 lbs. less than the MX-13! That can make for a significant difference in tare weight …and payload!
  • Fuel tank size. Diesel weighs approximately 7.5 pounds per gallon. That adds up quick. If you’re running shorter distances, it might be time to consider a small capacity fuel tank. A hundred gallons is usually sufficient for a driver running one-day trips.
  • Manual vs. Automatic transmission. Often overlooked, transmission type can change a truck’s tare weight.
  • Single tires on aluminum wheels vs. dual wheels. Today’s aluminum wheels are significantly lighter than their steel wheel counterparts.

And the list of considerations goes on and on.

What About Truck Quality?

It’s a common mistake to assume that lightweight trucks will result in loss of reliability or truck comfort. Drivers with on-the-road experience with lightweight trucks often favor small cabs, as they offer excellent road visibility. Additionally, the smaller engines produce less volume and provide quiet drives. Add to these advantages the potential increase in payload, and, for many drivers and fleet owners, it’s an easy decision.

Contact one of the experts at Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth today to learn more about how to properly spec your truck for maximum payload return.

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Jan 8 19

ELD Mandate – VDO RoadLog

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ELD Mandate Solution – VDO RoadLog

One year after the ELD Mandate, drivers are still trying to “navigate” through ELD choices. Consider a road log with a reputation for being simple, secure, and affordable. The VDO RoadLog meets all of those demands.  In fact, there are no VDO RoadLog fees for one-time installations!

The New Year is sure to present a number of new choices for drivers and fleet owners looking to maximize efficiencies.  Commercial truck technology will surely continue to evolve, and tech options will expand. Since the ELD Mandate in 2017, drivers have transitioned from paper logbooks to ELD’s. Paper maps are all but obsolete, as GPS-enabled devices and vehicles are standard. Cumbersome processes have become automated. And, whenever a new demand presents itself, it seems “there’s (already) an app for that.” Choosing the right ELD (Electronic Logging Device) can be tricky. So, Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth Parts Departments decided to simplify your decision making process. We recommend the VDO RoadLog.

Convenience

Take it from our customers – the VDO RoadLog ELD is simple to install and easy to learn.

It has a built-in printer which prints out an instant paper log. The log looks just like a traditional log book. This is especially beneficial if reporting to a compliance officer. Plus, the logs will only show information needed for compliance.

About Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth Parts Departments

From independent owner operators looking for parts, to fleet managers of large companies, demands are the same. Keeping trucks on the road as much as possible is the end-goal. That doesn’t just mean taking proper care of your truck through service and preventative maintenance. It also means making sure drivers are equipped with the parts needed to keep the wheels turning!

VDO RoadLog floor-displays are available at Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth Parts Departments. The CLK team of experts can answer technical questions about the VDO RoadLog.

Order the VDO RoadLog online or, purchase at either of our Parts Stores locations.

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Nov 26 18

Kenworth T800 Advantages

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What makes the T800 such a key player among the wide range of Kenworth models?

Versatility

Kenworth T800 Advantages

With the recent promotion of the highly anticipated Kenworth W990, it’s easy to overlook some of the other options. In order to help with your truck purchase decision-making process, we thought we’d take a moment to shine some new light on one of our favorite top-sellers: the T800.

For over 30 years, drivers in the vocational, heavy-haul market have come to rely on the T800 as a true work horse. Due to their set-back front axles and tight wheel cut, they rank high for maneuverability on the job site. There’s nothing these trucks can’t handle. Rear axle ratings can be specified to meet customer demands from lighter loads to extreme heavy hauling.

Under-the-hood-options are limitless as well. The Kenworth T800 can be spec’d with various engines, horsepower ranges and several different radiator sizes.

These trucks can be built to accommodate the driver, and for that reason alone – drivers love them. T800’s can be configured as line-haul tractors with standard day cabs as well as small to large sleepers. In addition to these choices, the trucks feature a sloped hood for maximum visibility and aerodynamics, and you’ve got the best of both worlds: a dependable work truck with maximum comfort.

Kenworth T800 Availability

While the commercial truck supply continues to lag behind record-level freight demands, it’s important to note that Kenworth T800’s can be custom-ordered. This is a great time to consider the T800, as other models, such as the T880, are sold out.

Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth have a team of truck experts, on-hand, and ready to get you on the road. Let us spec your next Kenworth T800 to surpass your demands. Contact the experts at Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth today.

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