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Kittle’s Furniture Looks to the Future with Kenworth K270E Battery-Electric Cabover

Kittle’s Furniture is quietly leading the way in Indiana with the state’s first Kenworth battery-electric truck.

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Palmer Trucks Awarded 2023 TRP® Dealer of the Year

Our more than 700 team members go the extra through fleet programs and all-make parts across our 16 retail locations.

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Announcements

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Palmer Trucks Awarded 2023 TRP® Dealer of the Year

Our more than 700 team members go the extra through fleet programs and all-make parts across our 16 retail locations.

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Palmer Trucks named 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

Palmer Trucks is honored again to be named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association!

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Family-owned Indiana truck dealer introduces third generation of leadership

Palmer Trucks is announcing the third generation of leadership following a tremendous decade of growth led by CEO John Nichols.

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Buying Guide

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About the Kenworth 2022 Truck Lineup

Kenworth is well-known for making quality trucks that can tackle the toughest projects. It’s no surprise that the 2022 Kenworth models offer impressive innovation, features, and capabilities. Keep reading to learn more,...

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Why Finance a Semi-Truck?

At Palmer Trucks, it’s our goal to make the financing process as simple and hassle-free as possible.

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Why Rent a Semi-Truck?

Reasons to rent or lease a medium or heavy duty Kenworth commercial truck

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Community

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Honoring our heroes: America’s truck drivers

Truck drivers are the ones who keep our country moving forward around the clock. These 3.5 million men and women routinely sacrifice for a demanding and often thankless job. While...

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To support the Midwest Food Bank’s mission during the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmer Leasing has donated the use of a refrigerated Kenworth T370 box truck.
Addressing America’s Food Insecurity: One Truckload at a Time

To support the Midwest Food Bank’s mission during the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmer Leasing has donated the use of a refrigerated Kenworth T370 box truck.

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Customer Testimonials

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Maximizing uptime for work trucks | MacAllister Rentals

Long-time customer MacAllister Rentals relies on Palmer to maximize their uptime and profitability. Hear what Branch Manager Brian Flinn had to say.

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Events

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America’s driving force and light – our truck drivers
America’s driving force and light – our truck drivers

In 2020, not only were birthdays, anniversaries and family put to the side, truckers entered an unknown and volatile environment.

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Expansion 2020

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Expansion 2020: Four ways we're growing for our communities and the Indiana trucking industry
Expansion 2020: Four ways we’re growing for our communities and the Indiana trucking industry

Learn how we're growing to serve the trucking industry and our local neighborhoods.

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How To

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Mobile Service: Maximize Uptime with Limited Resources

To aid in extending the longevity and value in resources such as time and labor, Palmer Trucks offers mobile diagnostic and truck repair services.

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How to Wash Your Truck
How to Wash Your Truck

Whether you run a small trucking company or manage a large fleet of commercial trucks, regular cleaning is an important part of overall maintenance

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Kenworth 100th Anniversary

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100 years of progress: A look at Kenworth over the years with Palmer Trucks CEO and former Kenworth plant manager

Take a look back with Palmer and Kenworth leaders at the first 100 years.

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Maintenance

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Tips for Trailer Brake Maintenance

Trailer brakes play a key role in a safe cargo hauling experience. But for brakes to work properly, they need to be well-maintained. While there are some tasks best left...

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Body Shops Near You – in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, & Dayton

We’re all unfortunately familiar with this scenario – you’ve been in some sort of accident, whether it be a fender bender or a more serious collisi...

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Maintenance For Heavy Duty Truck Tires

Heavy duty truck maintenance is important to keeping your rig performing optimally.

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Miscellaneous

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A Partnership That Changed The Industry – Looking Back with Palmer Trucks and Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Trucks was born in 1923 when the company was officially named after the two major stakeholders, Harry Kent and Edgar Worthington. Housed in the Pacific Northwest, the business set...

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You can’t get behind the wheel of a semi-truck or other big rig without obtaining one vital permit first: your commercial driver’s license or CDL.
How To Obtain Your CDL in IN, KY, IL or OH

You can’t get behind the wheel of a semi-truck or other big rig without obtaining one vital permit first: your commercial driver’s license or CDL.

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Yes, it was indeed Palmer Trucks that oversaw the Kenworth T600 that moved Kenny's band and stage equipment across the United States.
Remembering our customer and friend: Kenny Rogers

Yes, it was indeed Palmer Trucks that oversaw the Kenworth T600 that moved Kenny's band and stage equipment across the United States.

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New Trucks

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New industry standard set by the T680 Next Gen

The Kenworth T680 Next Generation has set a new industry standard for long-haul trucking.

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News

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Kittle’s Furniture Looks to the Future with Kenworth K270E Battery-Electric Cabover

Kittle’s Furniture is quietly leading the way in Indiana with the state’s first Kenworth battery-electric truck.

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Kenworth of Fremont relocates and expands to serve Northeastern Indiana trucking industry

Kenworth of Fremont is now serving the Northeastern Indiana trucking industry at the intersection of I-80/90 and I-69 with an expanded facility.

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Family-owned Palmer Trucks opens TRP all-makes parts store and service shop for commercial trucks, trailers and buses

An all-makes TRP parts store, mobile service shop and rental and leasing location has opened in Greenville, Ohio.

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Ownership Tips

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Maximize uptime with Kenworth TruckTech+ Over-the-Air

With a Kenworth TruckTech+ modem standard in all Class 8 trucks, and a convenient mobile app, safe and timely software updates have never been easier.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Truck Maintenance

The best way to keep your truck running smoothly and out of the repair shop is with regular maintenance. However, with so many tasks to take care o...

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Parts & Service

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Three key benefits of Palmer’s mobile service

Our Mobile Service provides customers with upkeep on downtime and convenient access to skilled technicians while running on an efficient schedule.

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Shopping TRP Aftermarket Truck, Bus & Trailer Parts – What You Need to Know

If you’re an owner-operator who needs to make a quick stop for a part, or a shop who prioritizes cost-efficiency, TRP aftermarket parts is the brand for you. TRP, the...

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Rental & Leasing

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Why You Should Lease a Semi Truck | Palmer Leasing Group

Semi truck leasing is the perfect solution for anyone who’s business isn’t solely based in the transportation industry, or someone who simply values a predictive payment plan and reliable service...

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The Kenworth T370 Tandem Axle Flatbed is an excellent solution for any company that is in between trucks or has seasonal peak demands.
Meeting demand with medium duty | Kenworth T370 tandem axle flatbed | Palmer Leasing Group

The Kenworth T370 Tandem Axle Flatbed is an excellent solution for any company that is in between trucks or has seasonal peak demands.

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Seasonal

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Caring for Your Commercial Truck During a Winter Haul

Trucking is a 365 days a-year kind of job, but winter makes everything more complicated. As pretty as snow and ice are, it is important to prepare.

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Uncategorized

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Palmer Trucks to open new Kenworth dealership featuring parts and service, while practicing social distancing and safety precautions
Palmer Trucks to open new Indiana dealership | Kenworth of Sellersburg

Palmer Trucks to open new Kenworth dealership featuring parts and service, while practicing social distancing and safety precautions

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The updated measures have been implemented to protect all customers , team members and visitors to Palmer Trucks facilities, until further notice.
To Our Customers: COVID-19 Update

The updated measures have been implemented to protect all customers , team members and visitors to Palmer Trucks facilities, until further notice.

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