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government entities improve highway is to focus on chassis lubrication. Engine
MHC TO OFFER KENWORTH’S safety by focusing agency resources on oil drain intervals can be extended under
NEW MEDIUM DUTY LINEUP at-risk carriers. More than 700,000 the right circumstances. Extending chas-
Kenworth introduced a compre- commercial vehicles use PrePass ser- sis lubrication intervals with engine oil
hensive new medium duty conventional vices, based on their safety compliance drain intervals is a common mistake
and up-to-date credentials. that leads to expensive premature failure
PrePass offers bypass technology of components like u-joints, slack adjust-
choices, including the PrePass RFID ers and steering joints.
transponder and bypass app. PrePass Always reference the manufac-
also provides mobile driver safety turers recommended oil change and
ALERTS™, electronic toll payment ser- lubrication intervals when designing or
vices, and includes INFORM™ Safety modifying a PM program. Try to avoid
and Tolling software. INFORM helps coupling diesel oil changes to chassis
carriers pinpoint areas for operational lubrication. These actions will contrib-
improvement, whether focused on high- ute to your truck having a long and
truck lineup earlier this year. The new way safety or managing toll costs. healthy life.
models are the T180 (Class 5), T280 Founded in 1993, PrePass Safety Don’t forget auxiliary components
(Class 6), T380 (Class 7) and T480 Alliance is a non-profit public-private such as a reefer, APU or liftgate. These
(light Class 8). partnership established to improve com- out of sight and out of mind add-ons
Kenworth’s new medium duty vehi- mercial transportation safety and effi- are not as easy to track, and often fail
cles are designed to serve an expansive ciency. The Alliance Board of Directors to receive the maintenance they so des-
variety of applications including cargo is comprised of trucking industry lead- perately need. So, remember while you
and reefer van, beverage, tow and recov- ers and state agency representatives to are focusing on oil and filters, don’t
ery, utility and government, fuel oil and ensure that PrePass services are bal- neglect lubrication and inspection,
propane, landscaping, fire and dump anced between safety and efficiency. especially on those components and
and mixer. To date, the Alliance has invested more parts that work hard to keep you run-
“We designed these new Kenworth than $800 million nationwide to deploy ning safely and on time.
medium duty trucks with our cus- services to improve safety, reduce truck- Come into a TA Truck Service
tomers,” Kenworth Chief Engineer related emissions and preserve highway where we can help you decide what PM
Joe Adams said. “Over the past sev- infrastructure. program is best for you and your equip-
eral years, Kenworth actively sought, For more information about ment. Because to our technicians, pre-
listened to and collected invaluable PrePass, or to sign up for service, visit ventive maintenance is more than just
input and feedback from nearly 1,000 PrePass.com or call 1-800-773-7277 – an oil change.
customers and drivers throughout the Opt. 2.
extensive design process.” TLG LEASING & RENTAL EARNS
Ask your local MHC dealer about PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE IS STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
the newest medium duty enhancements MORE THAN AN OIL CHANGE GOLD AWARD
and find your next truck today! TLG Leasing & Rental recently cel-
ebrated receiving a 2020 Standards of
THE ONLY PROVIDER OFFERING Excellence Gold Award from PacLease,
WEIGH STATION BYPASS, TOLL a PACCAR company. Citing the group’s
PAYMENT MANAGEMENT AND “consistent focus” and “full commit-
DATA INSIGHTS ment to the franchise,” PacLease also
PrePass® is the leading truck safety made a point
bypass and data platform in North to highlight
America. PrePass allows states to pre- their continued
clear qualified commercial motor carri- When many fleets begin to consid- improvement
ers to safely bypass er the scope of a PM program for their under the leader-
ports of entry trucks, the tendency is to jump straight ship of Mike Napoliello, TLG Leasing
and weigh station to engine oil drain intervals, viscosity general manager and Steve Thompson,
facilities at highway and type. But, let’s not forget the rest of leasing maintenance manager.
speeds. This minimizes delays in freight the truck. According to PacLease, a leas-
movement while saving PrePass carri- An area of concern as you begin to ing and rental group must meet ever
ers time, fuel and money. It also helps set up or strengthen your PM program evolving high expectations to achieve

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