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In 1965, Eldon Palmer, a home-grown Hoosier, started a heavy-duty truck dealership in Indianapolis. A gentle and humble yet determined man, Eldon had a knack for making everyone he met feel special and appreciated. Today, we span four states and employ more than 700 people, going the extra mile to support thousands of trucks moving our nationโ€™s most precious goods to where they need to go - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are Palmer Trucks, keeping people like you on the Road Since 1965.

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When winter hits, your municipality needs a truck that doesn't flinch. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿš›

This 2026 #Kenworth T480 was built for exactly that โ€” a purpose-spec'd municipal plow and dump upfitted by our own Palmer Power & Truck Equipment team right here in Indianapolis. From the 330hp PACCAR PX-9 to the Allison 3500RDS automatic, every decision on this build is about keeping your crew moving when the roads are at their worst.

Here's what you're getting:
๐Ÿ”ง 330hp PACCAR PX-9 | 1,000 lb-ft of torque
โš™๏ธ Allison 3500RDS 6-speed automatic
๐Ÿ›ž 14,600 lb front axle | 21,000 lb rear axle
๐Ÿ“ 78" cab-to-axle | built for single axle plow & dump
โœ… Palmer Power Municipal Plow & Dump upfit
๐Ÿ’ฐ $134,858 (FET included) | Stock #219674

Public works directors, fleet managers, county commissioners, this one's ready to earn its keep from day one.

๐Ÿ“ In stock at Kenworth of Indianapolis โ€“ West
๐Ÿ“ž (800) 900-0176
๐Ÿ”— Full specs: palmertrucks.com
On the Road Since 1965. ๐Ÿ‘Š

#KenworthT480 #MunicipalTruck #WorkTruck

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๐Ÿš› Upgrade your morning pre-trip. The KW Barista-Cab is here. โ˜•

Standard coffee just doesnโ€™t cut it on a 14-hour clock. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™re excited to show off the KW Barista-Cab Dashboard Package! A pro-grade espresso station built right into the dash of our newest Kenworths.

Complete with a built-in grinder and custom Kenworth-stamped cups, weโ€™ve integrated this barista station directly into the console. Itโ€™s the ultimate setup for the driver who takes their coffee as seriously as their cargo. โ˜•

Digitally enhanced with AI for your entertainment. Make sure to double-check todayโ€™s date before you start looking for the KW Barista-Cab in your next spec!

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๐Ÿš› 2026 Kenworth T480 tri-axle dump ready to roll!
Here's what you're getting:

370hp PACCAR PX-9 engine
1,250 lb-ft of torque
Allison auto for smooth shifting
16' BeauRoc dump body
Tri-axle for the heavy loads

Built by Palmer Power & Truck Equipment and waiting at our Indianapolis East location ๐Ÿ‘Š
Perfect for demo work, excavation, or hauling stone. This one's ready to earn its keep from day one.
๐Ÿ“ In stock!
๐Ÿ’ฌ Call: (888) 434-2322
On the Road Since 1965 - Family-owned and operated Palmer Trucks โšก
#KenworthT480 #DumpTruck #TriAxle #HeavyDuty #WorkTruck #Kenworth #ConstructionLife #VocationalTruck #Indiana

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๐Ÿš› Meet Kelsy from Indianapolis โ€” proof that the road can feel just like home.

Behind the wheel of the iconic Kenworth Truck Co.  W990, Kelsy keeps the wheels turning and the standards high. Classic exterior. Elegant interior. Every creature comfort you need to stay sharp, stay rested, and stay moving. ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

Because maintaining uptime shouldn't mean sacrificing style. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo by Austin Woodrum
#OwnerOperator #CustomerSpotlight #KenworthProud #truckerlife #kenworthw900

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Red, White, Blue, and built to work. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

This patriotic Kenworth T880 Tri-Axle dump was built by Palmer Power & Truck Equipment for Laura Kopetsky Tri-Ax, Inc. and is being shown off at Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis. The truck also serves as a tribute to Americaโ€™s 250th anniversary. ๐ŸŽ† ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

With a Beau Roc dump bed and a bold American flag wrap, this build blends standout style with the toughness needed for the jobsite.

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All trucks have a story. ๐Ÿšš
This one started with a vision and a bare chassis.

Built by Palmer Power & Truck Equipment for 
Littleton & Sons Sand & Supply, this custom Kenworth T880 Tri-Axle dump is making its debut at the NTEA 2026 Work Truck Week in Indianapolis. 

Starting with the Beau Roc dump bed, watch this truck come together as itโ€™s upfitted and finished with a stylish coat of paint, ready for the show floor at NTEA - Work Truck Week. 

Show truck looks.
Work truck attitude. ๐Ÿ’ช

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๐Ÿš› ๐‘พ๐‘จ๐‘ป๐‘ช๐‘ฏ: ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘ป๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ ๐‘ป๐’“๐’Š-๐‘จ๐’™๐’๐’† ๐‘ซ๐’–๐’Ž๐’‘ - ๐‘ด๐’๐’—๐’† ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’†, ๐’†๐’‚๐’“๐’ ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’†
Just dropped - an exclusive walkaround of this new 2026 Kenworth T880 Tri-Axle Dump in head-turning Viper Red, upfitted by Palmer Power & Truck Equipment. This is a turnkey money-maker built for contractors who demand maximum payload, jobsite durability, and the look that says you're serious about your business. #Kenworth #WorkTrucks #KWt880 #Construction #Trucking

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๐Ÿš› ๐‘พ๐‘จ๐‘ป๐‘ช๐‘ฏ: ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’† ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘ป๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ ๐‘ฏ๐’†๐’‚๐’—๐’š ๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’–๐’ - ๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’Š๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐’‘๐’–๐’๐’ ๐’˜๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐’๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’” ๐’„๐’‚๐’'๐’•
Just dropped - an exclusive walkaround of this new 2026 Kenworth T880 Heavy Haul Day Cab, the serious iron designed for operators who move the loads that keep industries runningโ€”oversized, overweight, and no excuses.

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐›๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž: This isn't just a day cabโ€”it's a purpose-built heavy haul machine with the power, gearing, and suspension to handle your most demanding loads while keeping drivers comfortable and productive.

๐Ÿšš ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ค ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ: 
PACCAR MX-13 engine with 510 HP 
1,850 LB.-FT. of torque 
Allison 4500RDS 6-speed automatic transmission 
200" wheelbase 
14,600 lb. front axle | 46,000 lb. tandem rear axle 
Meritor RT46-160P rear axles 
Hendrickson Primaax EX 46K rear suspension 
4.30 gear ratio for heavy haul pulling power 
Michelin X Works Z steer tires | Michelin XDA5+ drives 
Vantage Day Cab interior trim 
120-gallon fuel capacity

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐“๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ž๐๐ ๐ž: 
โœ… Heavy haul ready - 46K tandem rear axles and deep gearing handle extreme weights 
โœ… Allison automatic - Smooth shifts reduce driver fatigue on demanding routes 
โœ… PACCAR integration - Engine, transmission support for simplified service 
โœ… Primaax EX suspension - Superior ride quality and load protection 
โœ… The backing of 60-year family-owned Palmer Trucks

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: 
Heavy equipment transport 
Oversized & overweight hauling 
Oilfield services 
Wind energy component delivery 
Steel & industrial freight

๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ž๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ? This unit is available now at Kenworth of Indianapolis - East for $198,900. Whether you're expanding your specialized fleet or stepping up to heavy haul, this is where capability meets Kenworth durability.

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐œ๐ค๐ฌ: palmertrucks.com | On the Road Since 1965
#KenworthT880 #HeavyHaul #Trucking #DayCab #OversizeLoad #TruckDriver #HeavyEquipment #Indiana #Kentucky #Ohio #Illinois #HeavyDuty #PACCAR #Kenworth #Allison

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๐ŸŒด ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐Ÿ”ฆ
Featured in this year's Palmer Trucks calendar, this @kenworthtruckco  T880 rollback, upfitted with a Ledwell & Son Enterprises, Inc. body, keeps Shambaugh & Son, L.P. moving in Fort Wayne, Indianaโ€”transporting construction equipment on time, around the clock. Our Kenworth of Fort Wayne service and parts teams' commitment to maximizing uptime makes this premium equipment package deliver the return on investment and brand image customers expect.

๐Ÿ“ธ Photo by Andy Oโ€™Hagan

#Kenworth #KenworthT880 #KenworthTrucks #KenworthPride #T880 #Rollback #TrucksOfInstagram #TruckingLife #DieselTrucks #HeavyEquipment #WorkTrucks #CommercialTrucks #FleetTrucks #ConstructionEquipment #TruckPhotography #BigRig #HeavyHaul #AmericanTrucks #TruckLife #FortWayne #Indiana #BuiltForWork

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