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P eterbilt of Springfield has been named the 2009 Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year at the re- cent Peterbilt dealer meeting. Located in Strafford, Mo., the dealership is one of seven operated under the Lar- son Group umbrella by dealer principal Glenn Larson. "Glenn Larson continues to exem- plify the qualities that it takes to run a highly successful dealership," says Bill Jackson, Peterbilt General Manager and Paccar Vice President. "Over the years, Glenn has been a tremendous partner in support of Peterbilt and the entire PACCAR line-up of products including PacLease and Paccar Financial. We are very fortunate to have Glenn and the entire Larson Group family as a part of the Peterbilt dealer network." Also recognized were Peterbilt Pa- cific Abbotsford, B.C., Truck Care Dealer of the Year; Rush Truck Center — Phoe- nix, which was named Peterbilt Red Oval Dealer of the Year; and Peterbilt Ontario Truck Centres — London as Medium Duty Dealer of the Year. FIRST CLASS 21 LNG Lineup, Model 320 Hybrid Available P eterbilt has announced full pro- duction capability of natural gas powered Peterbilt truck Models 384, 365 and 320 as well as availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck. Built at Peterbilt's truck manufac- turing facilities, these fuel efficient and emissions compliant compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms join Peterbilt's family of SmartWay certified on-highway vehi- cles and alternative fuel vehicles, form- ing the industry's most comprehensive environmentally responsible lineup. "Our natural gas Models 384, 365 and 320 demonstrate our industry leadership in developing products that reduce harmful emissions and provide exceptional fuel efficiency," says Arlen Savitt, Peterbilt Assistant General Man- ager of Sales and Marketing. The low-cab-forward Model 320 Hy- brid utilizes Eaton's Hydraulic Launch Assist™ (HLA) technology and is ideal for vocational stop-and-go applications such as refuse collection. Peterbilt of Springfield Named Dealer of the Year Peterbilt News