The versatility of the Peterbilt 579 is one of the key factors that has made it one of the most-popular trucks in the on-highway market. More and more fleet owners are turning to alternative fuel sources, and the 579 has adapted as well. Let’s see if the Peterbilt 579 offer an alternative fuel option. Read the rest of this entry
Cummins offers multiple protection warranty plans for the company’s pre-owned engines. The Cummins Encore Protection program includes coverage for a variety of different maintenance issues and services. Let’s dive into what the Cummins Encore Protection program covers!
As commercial truck manufacturers bring out newly designed truck models, already established models can be discontinued. But, just because new trucks are no longer being made, it does not mean these older models suddenly disappear from the highways or pre-owned inventories. So are there benefits to buying a discontinued commercial truck model?
Building a commercial vehicle fleet is always a significant investment. Buying used commercial trucks can help fleet owners save money while adding to their lineup of vehicles. The selection of used trucks offered at Allstate Peterbilt Group are able to deliver capable performance at a price that fits within just about any budget.
It is important for fleet owners and drivers to know all of the taxes and regulations that apply to the commercial truck market. One of the important taxes to know about is the federal excise tax (FET). Let’s discuss how the FET applies to commercial trucks. Read the rest of this entry
In December of 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced new rules requiring the use of electronic logging devices throughout the commercial truck industry. The new rules set a two-year deadline to implement the switch. So when is the deadline for switching to electronic logging devices? Read the rest of this entry
Anyone considering a career in commercial trucking will need to go through the proper training and education. There are several important steps to becoming a commercial truck driver that interested parties will need to take before getting behind the wheel.
Traffic jams are incredibly irritating for many Americans. As long as we have driven cars, it seems as though we have all been driving to the same place at the same time. This leads to traffic congestion and stress for many drivers. All of this traffic has a significant impact on the commercial trucking industry. So how does traffic congestion affect commercial trucking? Read the rest of this entry
The latest version of the Peterbilt 520 made its debut at the 2017 WasteExpo. The Peterbilt 520 has been one of the all stars of the refuse industry. The latest version of the truck will come with several updates and changes over previous models, including new 2017 Peterbilt 520 cab options.
Peterbilt is always developing new technologies and systems to keep their models at the top of the commercial truck market. The latest system the company is offering on their trucks is a new Allison TC10 automatic transmission. So what models can be equipped with the new Peterbilt transmission? Read the rest of this entry
