Peterbilt Showcasing Transportation Innovations at ATA MCE
Peterbilt showcased Paccar Connect and exhibited several trucks during the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE).

Paccar Connect is a factory-installed connected-truck platform featuring a 13-inch touchscreen, hands-free voice control, navigation, telematics, and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Peterbilt
- Peterbilt highlighted its transportation innovations at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.
- The company presented Paccar Connect, a notable advancement in connectivity solutions.
- Several Peterbilt truck models were displayed at the event to demonstrate their latest features.
*Summarized by AI
Peterbilt exhibited its latest transportation solutions during the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE) at the Charlotte Convention Center this week.
Show attendees who visited the Peterbilt Booth could see a diverse lineup of trucks and technologies, including:
Model 579 UltraLoft – Features a spacious cab with an 80-inch integral sleeper and a range of customizable fleet spec options designed to optimize efficiency and deliver superior driver comfort. Equipped with the Paccar MX-13 engine, TX-12 transmission, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and an electronic parking brake.
Freedom 250 Special Edition Model 589 – Celebrates Peterbilt’s heritage and American pride with distinctive patriotic styling, premium finishes, and the performance drivers expect from the industry’s most iconic truck. Equipped with a Paccar MX-13 engine and Eaton 18-speed manual transmission.
Paccar Connect – A factory-installed connected truck platform featuring a 13-inch touchscreen, hands-free voice control, navigation, telematics, and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
"ATA MCE is the perfect setting to demonstrate how Peterbilt's trucking solutions help fleets achieve greater efficiency, maximize uptime, and deliver profitable performance mile after mile," said Erik Johnson, Peterbilt assistant general manager, sales and marketing. "We are committed to delivering the quality and innovation our customers need to succeed today and into the future.”
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