James Walenczak

Vice President of PACCAR and President of DAF Trucks N.V., Paccar

Search every verified James Walenczak interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a June 2025 interview, James Walenczak, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President, discussed the company's recent truck developments and the evolving regulatory landscape. He described the Kenworth SuperTruck 2 project as an "innovation" and stated that the company, in conjunction with the Department of Energy, achieved a 100.36% improvement in freight efficiency, meeting its targets. Walenczak also noted that the Cummins X15N natural gas-powered T680 would help meet "stringent requirements" in states adopting CARB Omnibus regulations. Walenczak said that working with fleet customers has "brought us closer" due to the need for education on regulatory compliance. He stated that PACCAR is investing in technology across segments—vocational, over-the-road highway, medium-duty, regional, and last-mile—to have a product ready for all customer needs. He added that discussions are increasingly focused on infrastructure and matching specific products to each customer's business model.