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    Husband & Wife Team Enjoy Opportunity To Test Kenworth T680 Next Generation
    Posted On: September 10, 2021
    Husband-and-wife team Deb and John Bazier of Shaffer Trucking drove the T680 Next Gen for a little over three months and say Kenworth valued their feedback. ...
    JX Truck Center Receives Best In Class & Peterbilt Platinum Oval Award
    Posted On: April 13, 2021
    JX Truck Center was recognized by Peterbilt Motors Company with a Best in Class 2020 Dealer Group of the Year Award. ...
    Peterbilt Highlights 579EV, 220EV, and 520EV Electric Vehicles At NACV Show 2019
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    Peterbilt showcased three electric vehicles based on its 579, 220, and 520 trucks on display at this year’s North American Commercial Vehicle Show. ...
    Mack In Black: New Limited Edition Anthem Model Unveiled At NACV Show 2019
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    At the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, Mack Trucks announced the availability of 500 limited edition Mack Black Anthem models, all of which feature “blacked-out” exteriors and interiors. ...
    Volvo Trucks Announces America’s Road Team Sponsorship For 2020
    Posted On: October 17, 2019
    A Volvo VNL 760 will haul “Captains” and a mobile classroom nationwide as part of its role as exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program for 2020. ...
    FreedomWay Trucks Celebrates One Year Anniversary In July
    Posted On: July 19, 2019
    The FreedomWay Trucks family is celebrating its one year anniversary in business throughout the month of July. ...
    Kenworth Now Offers Chrome & Lighting Options For The W990
    Posted On: May 6, 2019
    Kenworth recently unveiled more than 80 chrome and lighting options and more than 430 bumper options for the W990. ...
    Mack Trucks To Highlight Granite, Pinnacle & Anthem Models At ExpoCam 2019
    Posted On: April 9, 2019
    Mack Trucks recently revealed the models it’s bringing to this year’s ExpoCam, which runs April 11-13 at Place Bonaventure in Montreal, Quebec. ...
    Special Kenworth T680 & W990 Models To Be Featured At Mid-America Trucking Show
    Posted On: March 27, 2019
    Kenworth is bringing several trucks to this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), which runs March 28-30 in Louisville, Kentucky, including a special Kenworth T680 model and three W990s. ...
    International Offers New, Fuel-Efficient Powertrain Packages For LT Series Trucks
    Posted On: March 18, 2019
    The new packages make it easy for customers to spec their trucks for maximum fuel economy. ...
    Volvo Unveils New Workstation Option For VNL 740, VNL 760 & VNX 740 Trucks
    Posted On: February 15, 2019
    Previously available only on the VNL 670, the comfortable, flexible new work space makes excellent use of the space inside the cab, providing drivers with a better downtime experience. ...
    Kenworth & Toyota Work Together On Zero Emission T680 Trucks
    Posted On: January 11, 2019
    Kenworth and Toyota recently announced a new partnership where they will build 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s, which will take advantage of Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. ...
    Dealership Supports Truckers Against Trafficking “Everyday Heroes” Program With Custom T680
    Posted On: January 8, 2019
    Truck dealership Inland Kenworth recently designed a special Kenworth T680 truck to bring awareness to Truckers Against Trafficking’s “Everyday Heroes” program. ...
    Western Star Introduces New Aerodynamic Roof Fairing Option For 5700XE Trucks
    Posted On: December 27, 2018
    Western Star recently launched a new aerodynamic roof fairing option for its 5700XE trucks with 82-inch ultra-high roof sleepers. ...
    Volvo Trucks Introduces New Payload Plus Package For VNL & VNR Models
    Posted On: December 12, 2018
    Volvo’s new Payload Plus package can decrease the weight of Volvo VNR trucks by as much as 540 pounds (245 kilograms) and VNL trucks by 335 pounds (152 kilograms) or more. ...
    Discover Lehigh Valley Presents Zenith Award To Mack Trucks
    Posted On: December 11, 2018
    Mack Trucks received Discover Lehigh Valley’s Zenith Award thanks to the company’s Mack Anthem launch event, which brought in 750 people and was held at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. ...
    Omega Morgan Uses Kenworth C500 To Haul A Nearly 1 Million-Pound Load
    Posted On: December 6, 2018
    Omega Morgan used a Kenworth C500 and two Kenworth T800s to transport a 460,000-pound (208,652-kilogram) transformer on a 484,000-pound (219,539-kilogram) trailer in Washington State. ...
    Summit Trucking Plans To Add 70 Kenworth T680 Trucks To Its Fleet
    Posted On: November 27, 2018
    Summit Trucking, a carrier based in Dallas, Texas, that counts a number of Fortune 500 companies among its customers, recently ordered 70 new Kenworth T680 trucks from MHC Kenworth – Dallas. ...
    Kenworth W990 Turns Heads On North American Dealership Tour
    Posted On: November 14, 2018
    Attendees at recent tour stops have praised the truck’s blend of modern amenities and the vintage style of Kenworth’s W900L. ...
    Kenworth Reveals Twin Steer Option For T880S Trucks
    Posted On: November 6, 2018
    Kenworth now offers a twin steer option for the T880S truck. ...
    Mack Trucks Brings Home A Silver IDEA Award For Its Anthem Design Work
    Posted On: October 15, 2018
    At a recent ceremony in New Orleans, Mack Trucks received a Silver International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) from the Industrial Design Society of America for its Anthem line of trucks. ...
    Kenworth Delivers First W990 Trucks To Long-Time Customers
    Posted On: October 11, 2018
    Kenworth recently revealed its new W990 long-hood truck at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in late-September, and the company delivered the first handful of vehicles to eager customers at the same event. ...
    Newest Episode Of RoadLife Features Zac Brown Band’s Custom Mack Anthem
    Posted On: October 10, 2018
    Get an up-close and personal look at this one-of-a-kind truck designed by ZB Customs. ...
    PJ Helicopters’ Operations Fueled By Kenworth Trucks
    Posted On: October 8, 2018
    The company’s eight Sikorsky UH-60A Utility Hawks tackle a wide range of jobs from emergency transport and firefighting to logging and more; they rely on Kenworth T880s to stay fueled up and ready to go. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 6/25/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Used Trailer Inventory Down Year Over Year, Asking & Auction Values Up
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sleeper Truck Values Firm Up As Inventory Continues To Soften
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Truck VIN Guide Offers Fast, Free Lookup For Fast Track Iron Members
    Posted 6/15/2026
    Members of Fast Track Iron, Sandhills Global’s dynamic dealer network, receive exclusive access to the VIN Guide/Serial Number Guide, among many other perks. ...
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    Arrange Reliable Transport For Heavy-Haul Loads With FR8Star
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Securing shipping through Sandhills Global’s FR8Star service eliminates these unknowns, making it easier to finalize deals and get the critical equipment your buyers need to the jobsite without delay. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Unlock Local & Global Truck Sales With Truck Paper
    Posted 6/5/2026
    Truck Paper is Sandhills’ flagship brand for new and used commercial trucks and trailers, with a weekly U.S. publication, a website, and a mobile app. ...
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    Attract Buyers With Sandhills-Hosted Websites For Truck Sellers
    Posted 6/4/2026
    When you choose Sandhills Global as your website host, you get an expertly crafted, mobile-friendly site designed to showcase your company, inventory, and services with features tailored to your industry. ...
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    Reach Serious Truck & Trailer Buyers Directly With Email Blasts
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Whether promoting specific trucks for sale, announcing a special promotion, or building brand awareness, email blasts deliver messages quickly and efficiently. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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