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Single-Axle Day Cab

Penske single-axle day cab tractor driving through a green field

Heavy-Duty Semi Tractor


Designed for local, regional and city deliveries, our single-axle day cab tractors can handle a 65,000 lb. gross combined weight. They feature up to 160-gallon fuel capacity and engines that run up to 410 HP. Ride in comfort with a driver air-ride seat.

With some of the newest and most well-maintained tractors in the industry, our reliable fleet means improved mileage, better overall performance, reliability and greater eco-friendliness for your fleet and your business.

All Penske rental tractors come equipped with air-ride rear suspension, manual/automatic transmission, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, AUX or USB input, Bluetooth, air disc brakes, power steering and sliding fifth wheel. All of our tractors are CB radio-ready. An engine brake is available in select markets.

Practical and reliable, our single-axle day cab tractors are powerful enough to get the job done. Contact Penske to learn more about how our fleet of commercial tractors and trailers can move your business forward.

Features:

  • 65,000 lb. gross combined weight
  • Up to 160-gallon fuel capacity
  • Up to 410 HP engine
  • Air disc brakes
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
  • Driver air-ride seat
  • Collision mitigation systems on select models*

The specifications listed above are based upon Penske's most commonly rented fleet. They are not the exact measurements of all fleet rented by Penske. Specifications will vary by make, model and year.

*While many vehicles will have some form of collision mitigation systems, the presence of such systems cannot be guaranteed. Please check with Penske at the time of rental.

Common Questions

What is a single-axle day cab? 

A single-axle day cab is a heavy-duty truck with one axle and no sleeping cabin. It’s designed to move loads over shorter distances and can handle a 65,000 lb. gross combined weight. Day cabs can be either single or double-axle.

What does single-axle truck mean? 

The number of axles a truck has determines whether it is a single-axle or double-axle vehicle. A single-axle truck has one axle, whereas a tandem-axle truck has two axles.

How much weight can a single-axle day cab pull? 

Single-axle day cabs can handle a 65,000 lb. gross combined weight.

What is the difference between a day cab and a sleeper tractor? 

The main difference between a day cab truck and a sleeper tractor is that a day cab does not have a sleeping cabin that drivers can utilize on long-haul trips.

What class is a day cab? 

Day cab trucks are mostly heavy-duty Class 7 and 8 tractors with a gross vehicle weight of 26,0001 pounds or more.