Spec’d for Success
Before we begin with this issue of First Class, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as Peterbilt’s General Manager. It’s a tremendous privilege to assume this role at Peterbilt.
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NEW TRUCKS FOR THE OLD SCHOOL
In an industry that’s striving to attract new, young talent into its working ranks, Kaedon Steinert and Hurricane Express are taking nearly the opposite approach.
What Matters Most
The PACCAR Powertrain, one of the most important and complex product launches in Peterbilt history, was guided from the start by a simple question: “How will this benefit our customers?”
Maximum Performance
Whether you own a fleet, manage one or operate one of its vehicles, these are the primary criteria by which you measure a truck’s powertrain.
Moving Forward
For a carrier that differentiates itself by its old-school approach to business, there’s a lot that’s new happening at Central Transport (CT), the less-than-truckload carrier headquartered in Warren, Mich. For one, there are a lot more employees around. In just five years, the CT workforce has grown by 50 percent to 5,271 at its nearly 200 service centers across North America.
Imagination and Innovation
Success and growth have come blazingly fast at the Corman Railroad Group, a diverse railroad services organization headquartered in Nicholasville, Ky.
Growing Better
One of America’s oldest family-owned trucking companies didn’t get that way by being, well, old. In fact, the Decker Truck Line fleet is turning younger than ever, and it’s a nimble, proactive approach to growth strategy and market conditions that continues to guide the Fort Dodge, Iowa-based firm.