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Detroit Diesel Announces Supply Agreement With JB Hunt Transport

13 September 1999

Detroit Diesel Announces Supply Agreement With JB Hunt Transport 
    DETROIT, Sept. 10 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC)
announced an agreement to supply Series 60 engines to JB Hunt
Transport, Inc.  JB Hunt is one of the largest common carriers in North
America.
    JB Hunt is featuring the Series 60 engine as part of its new equipment
package in its advertising campaign to attract drivers.  The campaign includes
the slogan " ... come to work for the company that has the horsepower to pull
the hills while paying the bills."
    Lud Koci, Vice Chairman of DDC states, "We couldn't agree more with their
choice of words.  The Series 60 engine has been the most popular engine in
North America since 1992 because it offers the lowest cost of operation
combined with the highest level of driver satisfaction."
    Specifics of the agreement were not revealed, but industry analysts expect
JB Hunt to buy several thousand Series 60 engines.  The Series 60 engine is
available from 330 hp and up to 1850 lb. ft. of torque.
    Detroit Diesel Corporation is engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and
service of heavy-duty diesel and alternative fuel engines, automotive diesel
engines, and engine-related products.  The Company offers a complete line of
diesel engines from 22 to 10,000 horsepower for the on-highway; off-road;
automotive; and power generation markets.  Detroit Diesel services these
markets directly and through a worldwide network of more than 2,800 authorized
distributors and dealer locations.  DDC is a QS-9000 certified company.
    Detroit Diesel's major shareholder is Penske Corporation, a closely-held,
diversified transportation services company whose operations include Penske
Truck Leasing Company, Diesel Technology Company, Penske Automotive Group,
Inc., Penske Auto Centers, Inc., and Penske Capital Partners, L.L.C.  The
Penske Group manages businesses with annual revenues exceeding $10 billion and
employs more than 33,000 people around the world.