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Peterbilt redesigns medium-duty models 

STE. THERESE, QC. A new interior with a more automotive feel leads the changes for Peterbilt Motors’ two new medium-duty trucks, the Model 337 and Model 347. Now entering production at the Paccar truck plant here, the new models also offer improved visibility, a multiplexed electrical system and a redesigned HVAC with higher output, according to Peterbilt...

Truck maker Peterbilt marks 70 years 

Peterbilt Motors Co. commemorated its 70th anniversary Friday recently by hosting customers and dealers at its Denton, TX, headquarters...

Peterbilt Model 335 tractor qualifies for tax credit 

Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced adding its Class 7 Model 335 hybrid tractor to its line of hybrid vehicles eligible for a federal tax credit...

Hydraulic Launch Assist Peterbilt on display at Waste Expo 

One of the highlights at this year’s Waste Expo, which kicks off today and runs through Thursday in Las Vegas, is the hybrid hydraulic Peterbilt Model 320 the manufacturer and Eaton Corp. are showcasing...

Idaho Falls Peterbilt dealer of the year 

Blake Jackson, dealer principal of Idaho Falls Peterbilt, accepted the 2008 North American Dealer of the Year honor at the Peterbilt Motors Co. Annual Dealer Meeting...

Hunter Peterbilt of PA named Medium Duty Truck Dealer of the Year 

Celebrating 25 years as a Peterbilt dealer, Bob Hunter, dealer principal of Hunter Peterbilt in Smithfield, PA, received a top honor from Peterbilt Motors Co. at its Annual Dealer Meeting...

Pete 386 Hybrid offers Dometic a/c 

Dometic's air conditioning systems are now available as factory-installed options on Peterbilt Model 386 Hybrid Electric (HE) trucks...

Rush for the green: Getting up to speed on supplemental funding 

ANAHEIM, CA. ---Rush Truck Centers and Peterbilt Motors Co. along with numerous supplier partners, including Eaton Roadranger, Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations, hosted a special “Go Green” event this week at Angels Stadium...

Peterbilt Model 384 EPA SmartWay- certified 

ANAHEIM, CA. Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced that its Model 384 truck is slated to receive certification by EPA's SmartWay program...

EPA grants for hybrids 

Customers that purchase any Peterbilt hybrid trucks-- the Model 330 Hybrid Electric, Model 335 Hybrid Electric and Model 320 Hydraulic Launch Assist—are eligible for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants...

Peterbilt launches new truck aero package 

It’s hard to imagine that an integrated set of truck roof and side fairings, along with redesigned mirrors, can improve a highway tractor-trailer’s fuel economy by as much as 12%. Yet that’s exactly what Peterbilt Motors Co. claims its new “aerodynamic package” can do...

Video: Peterbilt tractor design changes 

Peterbilt Motors Co. is making some exterior and interior changes to its line of trucks and tractors...

Peterbilt gives rebates to Landstar, OOIDA members 

Peterbilt Motors Company is offering carriers leased to Landstar and members of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) rebates of up to $1,500 for the purchase of qualified new Peterbilt vehicles in 2009...

Peterbilt closes Madison plant 

Peterbilt Motor Co. is closing its Madison, TN factory until market conditions improve, most likely not until at least the end of 2009...

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