Kenworth, Hino take top truck honors

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Jason Cannon (TPS)
Feb 11, 2013
Updated Feb 12, 2013
The Kenworth T680 took recognition as heavy-duty truck of the year at the ATD Convention & Expo in Orlando, Fla. this weekendThe Hino 195H and the Kenworth T680 took recognition as medium- and heavy-duty trucks of the year at the ATD Convention & Expo in Orlando, Fla. this weekend.
The trucks were selected from a field of five medium-duty trucks and four heavy-duty trucks. A five-member panel of journalists evaluated the trucks on innovation, design, safety and driver satisfaction.
Other trucks nominated for the medium-duty truck award were the Ford F-650, Isuzu Reach Commercial Van and the Peterbilt Model 337 Extended Day Cab. Heavy-duty truck nominees included Cascadia Evolution equipped with Detroit D12 transmission, Peterbilt Model 579 and Western Star 4700SF.
The Hino 195 H Was Chosen Medium Duty Truck Of The YearFor more of this story, please see our sister site’s, Successful Dealer, report by clicking here.
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