The Kenworth T680Kenworth announced TruckTech+ Service Management, an update to its remote diagnostics system that allows fleet managers to monitor the status of a truck service or repair in real time. It also provides the truck’s service history, parts catalog, chassis information and service bulletins to allow technicians to more quickly diagnose and solve maintenance issues.
“We are launching TruckTech+ Service Management to be a complete service lifecycle solution,” said Mike Dozier, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president, during a press conference at the 2016 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. “It will continue to revolutionize how we manage the customer experience in maintenance.”
Kenworth partnered with Decisiv to develop TruckTech+ Service Management. Kenworth will offer the fleet portal for customers to access the service early next year and is expected to roll out to dealers throughout 2017.
New 52-inch sleeper option for T680 Advantage
After introducing a day cab spec for its fuel efficient T680 Advantage in August, Kenworth has announced the addition of a 52-inch mid-roof sleeper option, available in first-quarter 2017. Sproull said the new configuration is aimed at regional tank, bulk, flatbed and heavy haul applications.
The 52-inch T680 Advantage mid-roof sleeper is equipped with a number of aerodynamic improvements, including front air dam, mini-kickout fairings to force air around the trailer and drive tires and lower fairing extenders. Factory-installed FlowBelow aerodynamic products, including wheel covers, also are available. The truck also is equipped with Kenworth’s predictive cruise control and neurtral coast features to further improve fuel economy.
Other announcements by Kenworth at the 2016 ATA MC&E include the new Paccar drive axle (click here to read more), cab temperature monitoring and auto start/stop capability to its power management system, Cummins ISL G natural gas engine options for the T680 and T880 and Bendix Wingman Advanced system availability for the medium-duty T270 and T370 models.
