Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | MAY 2015 71 Kenworth launched the customized limited-edition Icon 900, a mod- ernized tribute to the classic W900L. The Icon 900 "is a true reward for the customers who want only the true driver experience," said Preston Feight, Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice president. The Icon 900 comes standard with many chrome and stainless accessories. It features a chrome hood badge, stainless fender guards, upgraded headlights, headlamp covers, under-door and sleeper panels, a grille closeout panel and a large sun visor. The truck features LED panel lights mounted under the cab and sleeper panels, along the roof and to the front and rear of the stainless air cleaners. Amber LED side-turn indicators and 4-inch sealed LED stop, turn and tail lights emit a unique glow. On the inside are high-back leather seats with special embroidering to signify the limited edition. Vehicle diagnostics: Kenworth also announced two products designed to improve vehicle diagnostics. TruckTech+ vehicle diagnos - tics will be available for new Class 8 trucks spec'd with a Paccar MX-13 engine and will offer real-time vehicle health monitoring technology. Also announced was Kenworth Nav+ HD, a next-generation multi- function communications and entertainment system now standard on the company's Class 8 trucks spec'd with premium interior packages. Nav+ HD features a 7-inch high-definition touchscreen, plus integration into the Kenworth SmartWheel steering wheel. The system offers hands-free Bluetooth phone capability, truck navigation through Co-Pilot, iPod and MP3 integration, integrated SiriusXM satellite radio, virtual gauges, camera inputs and other features; it also offers WiFi capability. Mid-roof sleeper: Kenworth launched a new 76-inch mid-roof sleeper for its T680 and T880. Feight said the sleeper is optimized for liquid bulk tankers, flatbed haulers and operators looking for a lighter-weight and more aerodynamic truck with all the driver comforts of a full-height sleeper. He said the mid-roof sleeper provides a 100-pound weight savings when compared to Kenworth's 76-inch high-roof sleeper. – Jason Cannon KENWORTH LAUNCHES ICON 900 PREMIUM TRUCK Manufacturers tout improvements in design, fuel efficiency and diagnostics at MATS Each Icon 900, a tribute to the classic W900L, will receive its own numbered dash plate.