Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted April 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2015 Northern Trailers (Trailers del Norte, S.A.) of Monterrey, Mexico was a manufacturer of heavy trucks sold under the Pena brand.Headed by brothers Ricardo, Américo and Marcos Pena, they also produced trailers and buses over the years.The company produced its first semi-trailers in 1958, and Pena brand heavy tractors from 1960.In a bid to better compete with Dina, Ramirez and FAMSA, the truckmaker launched the new Cummins-powered Pena 350 tractor in June 1978.I regret that I have little more knowledge to share about the history of Pena Motor S.A., yet another portion of North American trucking history.Related reading:http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/32420-dina-trucks-sa/?hl=dinahttp://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/39437-those-ramirez-heavy-trucks/?hl=dina. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Interesting, it looks like Autocar and Kenworth were their biggest influences. Not a bad looking truck at all. 2 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Wonder if it's an ACAR cab or a copy? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Have you considered writing articles for Double Clutch? It would be great to share some of your knowledge with ATCA members. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 wow nice looking rigs...thanks bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Wonder if it's an ACAR cab or a copy?Looks like the Diamond Reo, Autocar and White shared cabs with a KW nose. Interesting. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2015 Have you considered writing articles for Double Clutch? It would be great to share some of your knowledge with ATCA members. MikeMike, I barely have time to write what I do (being unable to sleep on flights helps). My motivation is simply my passion for the trucking industry. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted April 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2015 Mike, I barely have time to write what I do (being unable to sleep on flights helps). My motivation is simply my passion for the trucking industry.I and most all on here thank you for sharing your passion!! Paul 5 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I am among the many who wish to thank you also.. Even though I am retired It is nice to keep up on industry news. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Im with the rest of them on here thanks for sharing industry news old and new Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-286664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Garcia Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 my great grandfather was americo, who was part of the company. Did he make anymore trucks? Iv'e been searching for information about the company. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39670-those-pena-heavy-tractors/#findComment-479620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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