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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Truck Co. and Peterbilt Motors Co. said they will be offering Allison TC10 fully automatic transmissions on selected models, that they are starting certified pre-owned truck sales programs and that they soon will offer as standard, in certain cases, Bendix Wingman Advanced safety systems.

A St. Louis Park-based truck parts and service company has expanded its footprint into Central Minnesota.

Peterbilt Motors Co. is adding Bendix Wingman Advanced as an option to its medium-duty Models 337 and 348, providing collision mitigation technology that improves safety and integrates with the Bendix ESP full-stability system.

Truck maker Peterbilt Motors Co. will soon offer the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine as an option on three of its vocational trucks, the Denton, Texas-based manufacturer said Aug. 30.

Peterbilt Motors Co. now offers the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance safety system, which includes lane departure warning, enhanced collision mitigation and in-lane object recognition for its 579 and 567 over-the-road and vocational models, respectively.

Peterbilt Motors Co. will start producing in September a special Heritage version of its Model 567 tractor and is taking orders now.

Peterbilt Motors Co. announced that it has expanded its refuse truck lineup with the new Model 520 featuring new seating configurations, enhanced styling and availability of the MX-11 engine from Paccar Inc., Peterbilt’s parent company.

Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the introduction of a newly formulated paint for heavy-truck cabs and sleepers that is designed to enhance coating color and durability.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced new chassis routings for Models 579 and 567, which run the length of the truck and organize air, electrical and fuel lines into individual bundles to allow quick identification and servicing of the systems.

Peterbilt Motors Co. has received a multiyear order from TMC Transportation, for 1,500 of its Model 579 Class 8 trucks equipped with premium 80-inch sleepers.