In 1955, Russell Hjort pursued his dream of becoming his own boss and established Hjort Excavating, a company that specialized in providing small resi
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Tech Talk: Air Handling
Apr. 1 2022 MiscellaneousMany people ask about what air handling actually entails, and the truth is that it is exactly what it sounds like. It consists of all the systems of y
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New Medium Duty Hood and Cab Combinations
Mar. 25 2022 MiscellaneousAre you struggling with selecting the proper hood/cab combination for your new 2.1m MD truck? We often get asked for hood and cab dimensions.
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Getting to Know Kari Rihm
Mar. 4 2022 MiscellaneousRihm Kenworth is a family truck company owned by Kari Rihm. Kari has always liked working. She worked when she was in high school at music and theater
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PACCAR TX-18, TX-12 & TX-8 Transmissions
Feb. 16 2022 MiscellaneousPACCAR precision-built transmissions are engineered from the ground up for intuitive operation and superior performance.
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Tech Talk: Battery Maintenance
Feb. 9 2022 MiscellaneousAs we are well into the coldest part of winter, every truck owner should by now have checked, and become aware of the current condition of, their truc
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Step up tire management in cold weather for better traction and tread life
Jan. 4 2022 MiscellaneousIt’s not just snow and ice but cold temperatures in general that can have a significant impact on tire performance.
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Cold Weather Options to Keep You Productive
Nov. 11 2021 MiscellaneousWith winter weather right around the corner, make sure your truck is equipped with all the proper cold weather options to withstand the grueling condi
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TRP Tip of the Week: TRP Lighting Products
Nov. 11 2021 MiscellaneousAs temperatures are falling and daylight shortens, don’t forget to check the lights on your truck and replace, as necessary.
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Buying a new truck is a large investment. As a consumer, you can’t afford to rely on anyone other than a top professional.
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For Rihm Leasing Customers: What is NationaLease's Reciprocal Service All About
Jul. 26 2021 MiscellaneousRihm Leasing is a member of the NationaLease network. Customers who partner with Rihm Leasing benefit from the Reciprocal Service program.
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The diesel particulate filter (DPF) has served as gatekeeper between a fleet tractor and its emissions compliance for nearly 15 years, but even today
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When truck leasing makes sense
Feb. 8 2021 MiscellaneousSometimes it’s good to go back to basics of equipment leasing to refresh your understanding, gain further knowledge or simply test a commonly held
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Tire Pressure Best Practices
Feb. 4 2021 MiscellaneousSimply inflating your tires to the max sidewall pressure, or even the value posted on your door label, is insufficient to provide the best
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While on the surface an extended warranty may seem expensive, when compared to the cost of a component failure and subsequent breakdown...