City of Noblesville Puts New Kenworth T470s To Work Clearing Snow

February 19, 2010

http://www.kenworth.com/6100_pre_mor.asp?file=2510

City of Noblesville Puts New Kenworth T470s To Work Clearing Snow

Noblesville was the first city in the country to order the Kenworth T470s, and 13 were recently delivered, outfitted with snowplows and 10- to 13-yard dump bodies. The city purchased the trucks through Kenworth of Indianapolis.

 

To read to full article.

http://www.kenworth.com/6100_pre_mor.asp?file=2510

 

 

www.palmertrucks.com

 

 


T470 YOU-TUBE VIDEO

November 16, 2009

YouTube – Kenworth T470 Municipal Snow Plow

 


Press Release #2 Palmer Truck and Equipment Show November 19-20th.

November 15, 2009

Palmer Trucks 2nd Annual Truck and Equipment Show

Thursday November 19TH, 2009 10:00AM – 7:00PM (Special Program and Networking Event  5-7 PM)

Friday November 20TH, 2009 9:00AM – 4:00PM                           

Location: The Indiana State Fairgrounds-  Blue Ribbon Pavilion

 

Press Release #2 Palmer Truck and Equipment Show November 19-20th.

Updates-

Truck Equipment Companies showcase new technologies.

Mike Sodrel to address to the visitors at the show

The Kenworth T470 Vocational/ Municipal Truck Showcased

 

Truck Equipment Companies showcase new technologies.

2010 will be a challenging year for trucking as new regulations and economic pressures are escalating. This year’s show will exhibit new products that reduce diesel exhaust emission; reduce idle time, and improve fuel economy. Featured vendors Kenworth, Cummins, Eaton, and Country Mark, along with 70 additional vendors will be providing training on 2010 Engine SCR technology, biodiesel, CNG Engines, hybrid technology and more.

 

Mike Sodrel to address the visitors at the show.

Palmer Truck Group is pleased to announce Former Congressman and Industry Leader Mike Sodrel as the special guest  on Thursday November 19th at 5 PM. We are honored to have him share his perspective on current events affecting the transportation industry and our nation.  Following his remarks, a social networking event will follow.

 
 

The Kenworth T470 Vocational/ Municipal Truck Showcased

This event with showcase Kenworth’s newest product the Kenworth T470, and Palmer Group’s commitment to municipal market. The truck is equipped with innovative equipment such as Muncie Power Products’  MP2 Advantage and a full line of components, bodies and plows.

 

Details

Palmer Trucks is pleased to present the Second Annual Truck & Equipment Show on November 19
 and 20
at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Blue Ribbon Pavilion in Indianapolis, IN.  The 65,000 square foot pavilion will be filled with over 75 vendors, trucks, equipment, and new product unveilings.   This two day event will provide an opportunity for customers from the transportation industry to network with vendors to allow them to better understand their needs.  We will have vendors providing free training classes ranging from air disc brakes, snow & ice hydraulics, lift axles, fuel economy standards and more.  The event will also include product demonstrations, new product unveilings, and special guests.  Thursday evening a short program and networking social event will be from 5 PM- 7PM. The show is open to the public and is free.  A non-perishable food item is required to register for prizes and giveaways. The donation will benefit local charity, Community Caring and Sharing.  You can register for training online at
http://www.palmertruckshow.com or by calling 1-888-808-6115.  

 
 

Links

Promotional Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6S_BC1eWCY

T470 Snow and Ice Plow Video

Palmer Truck and Equipment Show  http://www.palmertruckshow.com

Palmer Trucks http://www.palmertrucks.com

List of Participants http://www.palmertrucks.com/Ref/links.asp

Kenworth Truck Company http://www.kenworth.com

Community Caring and Sharing http://www.commcaringsharing.com/

Indiana State Fairgrounds http://www.in.gov/statefair/fairgrounds/buildings/blueribbon.html

 
 

Information on the Palmer Truck Group:

The Palmer Truck Group is a top Indiana private company with 500 employees. Locations include Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Evansville, Cincinnati, and Dayton. We provide solutions to the transportation industry.  These solutions include Kenworth Trucks, diesel service, parts, body shop, financing, leasing, rental, vocational trucks, and vocational parts. 

 
 

Bio of Congressman Mike Sodrel

Mike Sodrel was sworn in as the Congressman from Indiana’s ninth district on January 3, 2005.

A licensed truck driver, Sodrel built, owned and operated several companies in Southern Indiana before going to the House of Representatives.

In June of 1976, Congressman Sodrel established a passenger transportation business with three 1949 GMC transit buses and five employees and named it The Free Enterprise System. In 1987, Mike purchased Sodrel Truck Lines from his family. Under Mike’s stewardship the company grew from 150 employees to a 700-person operation with offices in Jeffersonville, Ind. and Indianapolis and trucks and motor coaches on highways across the Midwest.

 From 1966 to 1973 Sodrel served in the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 151st Mechanized Infantry, formerly part of the 38th Infantry Division. He was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant.

After serving his Country as a soldier, Congressman and CEO of his companies, Mike is still giving back to the great state of Indiana and the country through speaking to various schools, youth organizations, civic clubs and the community about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.

Mike and his wife Keta have been married Forty-two years. They reside in New Albany, and have two grown children and seven granddaughters. 

 

 


Palmer Truck and Equipment Show November 19-20 Free Training

November 8, 2009

Perhaps the greatest focus of the entire show will be free training of provided by the many vendors. Participants will learn about best practices, troubleshooting, new products, industry technology and get ask questions about the many components trucks use every day.

 

This year the training classes will be conducted, in one of the many training rooms at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion

Registration is recommended and can be done online here.

http://www.palmertruckshow.com/registerClasses.asp

Please note the classes are free!

 

TRAINING SCHEDULE

MUNCIE

9:00AM

11/19/2009

1

SNOW & ICE

 

1:00PM

 

1

HYDRAULICS

         

MUNCIE

9:00AM

11/20/2009

1

HYDRAULICS

 

1:00PM

 

1

SNOW & ICE

         

HORTON

11:00AM

11/19/2009

2

HORTON DM ADVANTAGE REBUILDING AND MAINTENANCE

 

2:00PM

     
         

HORTON

9:00AM

11/20/2009

2

HORTON DM ADVANTAGE REBUILDING AND MAINTENANCE

 

1:00PM

     
         

HENDRICKSON

12:00PM

11/19/2009

3

LIFT AXLE/REAR TRUCK SUSPENSION, BUMPER AND TRAILER INFORMATION

 

4:00PM

     
         

HENDRICKSON

8:00AM

11/20/2009

3

LIFT AXLE/REAR TRUCK SUSPENSION, BUMPER AND TRAILER INFORMATION

 

10:00AM

     
         

MAILHOT

2:00PM

11/19/2009

3

CYLINDER ATTRIBUTES AND PROCESSES

         

CUMMINS ENGINE

11:00AM

11/19/2009

4

SRC TRAINING

 

4:00PM

     
         

CUMMINS ENGINE

9:00AM

11/20/2009

4

SRC TRAINING

 

12:00PM

     
         

DONALDSON

11:00AM

11/19/2009

5

AIR & FUEL FILTRATION UPDATE

 

3:00PM

 

5

 
         

DONALDSON

10:30AM

11/20/2009

5

AIR & FUEL FILTRATION UPDATE

         

COUNTRYMARK

10:00AM

11/19/2009

6

TROUBLE FREE PERFORMANCE WITH BIODIESEL

 

3:00PM

   

PETROLEUM STORAGE MAINTENANCE

       

TROUBLE FREE WINTER OPERABILITY WITH BIODIESEL

COUNTRYMARK

11:00AM

11/20/2009

6

RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD

 

2:00PM

     
         

EATON

9:00AM

11/19/2009

7

CLUTCH

 

3:00PM

   

CLUTCH

         

EATON

9:00AM

11/20/2009

7

CLUTCH

 

12:00PM

   

CLUTCH

         

EXIDE

12:00PM

11/19/2009

7

GEL BATTERIES HOW TO CHARGE AND PROPER MAINTENANCE

         

PENRAY

10:00AM

11/20/2009

7

 
         

BENDIX

1:00PM

11/19/2009

7

ABS-ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AIR DRYERS AD-IS-AIR DISC BRAKES Q&A

         

BENDIX

2:00PM

11/20/2009

7

ABS-ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AIR DRYERS AD-IS-AIR DISC BRAKES Q&A

Links

Palmer Truck and Equipment Show www.palmertruckshow.com


Palmer Truck and Equipment Show Nov. 19th Networking Hour Sponsored by Beau-Roc and Mailhot.

November 6, 2009

 Mailhot Industries will be co-sponsoring the networking hour with Beau Roc at this year’s truck show. They will be providing appetizers.  The concession stand will also be open for drinks and additional food.

The Networking Social Hour will be from 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Thursday November 19, 2009

This is going to be a great show thanks to everyone on the Palmer team and our vendors.  We hope sure to cultivate relationships during the entire show and especially during the networking hour.

Palmer Truck and Equipment Show www.palmertruckshow.com


Palmer Power Products offers cost savings to city budgets

February 16, 2009

 

Convert your wasteful manual spreader valve to a

cost effective Muncie Electronic Spreader Package

and literally save TONS of salt.

PALMER POWER PRODUCTS CAN CONVERT

YOUR TRUCK FOR AS LITTLE AS $2,950.00

WITH ONE DAY TURN AROUND

 

Call 888-808-6115

Ask for Kim Holaday or Mark Gregory

 

LINK to what town is doing….

http://www.franklincrier.com/street/street.htm