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Kris-Way Expertise Reduces Costs

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Kris-Way can help navigate the turbulent waters posed by today’s cost of equipment. Our strong maintenance program helps extend product lifecycles.  Kris-Way’s ability to spec out the right piece of equipment for each application allows our customers to customize their equipment. Instead of creating a blanket spec for each order, customers can save money on components that might not be required for all their routes.

Diamler Trucks sees these trends as a result of the marketplace today. http://fleetowner.com/management/news/truck-sales-better-not-great-daimler-0923/.

Kris-Way sales professionals have years of experience creating the right truck for each customer. Give us a call today and let Kris-Way improve your bottom line.

Volvo Unveils New Website on SCR Solution

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Volvo, like Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and most other engine manufacturers have chosen to use SCR to meet 2010 emission standards.

Here is a link to a site devoted to their 2010 solution.

http://www.volvoscr.com/

Kris-Way Can Put You in the Right Piece of Equipment

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Kris-Way offers customer access to the latest equipment built to fit their exact needs.

Some of the models included in our fleet are:

Kenworth T-800 http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_t800.asp

Kenworth T-660 http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_t660.asp

Kenworth T-700 http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_t700.asp

Kenworth W-900 http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_w900.asp

Kenworth T-370 http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_t370.asp

Freightliner Cascadia http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/trucks/find-by-model/cascadia/

Freightliner M-2 106 http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/trucks/find-by-model/m2-100-106/

Freightliner M-2 112 http://www.freightlinertrucks.com/trucks/find-by-model/m2-112/

VolvoVN http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/na/en-us/products/vn/vnm/pages/overview.aspx

Hino 286A http://www.hino.com/trucks/story_869.php

Hino 338 http://www.hino.com/trucks/story_871.php

Isuzu N Series http://www.isuzucv.com/nseries/index.html

For more information please call Evan Keefer at (207) 272-0253.

Paccar Unveils New Site Dedicated to MX Engine

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Please follow the link to useful information on the new MX Engine.

http://www.paccarengines.com/

Kenworth Unveils the T440

Monday, May 10th, 2010

The T440 offers customers a regional tractor option.

• GVW from 33.000 lbs to 68,000 lbs
• Standard PACCAR PX-8 engine with ratings to 350 HP and 1,000 lb-ft of torque.
• Optional Cummins ISL engine
• Front axles from 12,000 to 22,000 lb ratings
• Rear axles from 21,000 lb single to 46,000 lb duals
• Sloped hood for better visibility
• Automatic and manual transmissions
• Cab options for rear windows, corner window, or no window can be customized to your needs
• Extended Day Cab option
• Cummins ISL option, up to 380 HP and 1,300 lb-ft of torque.

Call your Kris-Way representative to learn more about this offering.

Peterbilt Offers New Models

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Peterbilt offers several new models including the single axle Peterbilt 382 daycab. This model offers increased maneuverability for city applications.

http://fleetowner.com/equipment/news/peterbilt-new-trucks-component-options-0324/

Kris-Way is your Paccar Leasing member for Maine and New Hampshire. Please call (207) 799-8593 x142 and ask for Evan Keefer for more details on Kenworth and Peterbilt products.

Kenworth Unveils T-700

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Kenworth unveiled the new T-700 model at the Mid-American Truck Show. The T-700 is Kenworth’s most aerodynamic truck to date. It is an effective option for customers interested in long haul solutions and driver comfort.

http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_t700.asp

Lease vs. Buy

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Here are a couple of  good articles courtesy of Fleet Equipment Magazine.

http://www.fleetequipmentmag.com/Item/71009/lease_vs_buy_case_1.aspx

http://www.fleetequipmentmag.com/Item/71010/lease_vs_buy_case_2.aspx

Paccar Unveils MX Engine

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

After spending $1 billion and 10 years, Paccar (Kenworth & Peterbilt) unveiled the company’s first North American heavy duty diesel engine. The MX engine can already be ordered by customers who purchase Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The first engines are being produced in Europe by the Paccar subsidiary DAF. This summer Paccar’s new Columbus Mississippi plant will begin producing the engines.

The MX engines will use SCR to meet the 2010 environmental standards. The MX is a 12.0 liter engine and will be available with horsepower between 380 hp and 485 hp with torque outputs up to 1,750 foot-pounds.

Kenworth and Peterbilt customers will have the choice of the new Paccar engine or engines produced by Cummins Inc.

The Right Specs Equal Satisfied Customers

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
T-800 Extended Daycab

T-800 Extended Daycab

Building out the right truck for each individual customer results in less downtime, happier drivers, and better safety. J&S Oil of Manchester, Maine is taking delivery on 2 new 2010 Kenworth T-800 daycabs. These units are built specifically to meet the needs of the customer.

J&S Oil chose to add the extended daycab option to these units that is now offered by Kenworth. The extension adds 6” in length, 5” in height, and 2 additional cubic feet of storage. This will allow for greater driver comfort.