A T880S mixer fueled by compressed natural gas and a T880 dump truck take to the course at Dirtfish in Snoqualmie, Wash., during Kenworth Truck Co.'s ride and drive of vocational vehicles July 21, 2017.
July 21, 2017Business, Safety, Fuel
Kenworth Mixer, Dump Truck Demonstration
Business, Equipment
Class 8 Orders Surge 40% in June, Eclipse 18,000
Class 8 orders cleared 18,000 in June, a 40% year-over-year gain, according to ACT Research Co.
July 10, 2017Equipment
Metro Xpress Combines Longhaul With Local Cartage to Develop a Competitive Edge
Operating a longhaul service with local cartage is a winning combo for Wichita, Kan.-based Metro Xpress.
June 1, 2017Business, Special Coverage
Kenworth, Peterbilt Refresh Truck Offerings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Trucks and Peterbilt Motors said they will offer Allison TC10 fully automatic transmissions on selected models, that they are starting certified pre-owned truck sales programs and that they will soon offer as standard Bendix Wingman Advanced safety systems on certain models.
April 3, 2017Business
Kenworth, Peterbilt Offer Allison TC10
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Truck Co. and Peterbilt Motors Co. said they will be offering Allison TC10 fully automatic transmissions on selected models, that they are starting certified pre-owned truck sales programs and that they soon will offer as standard, in certain cases, Bendix Wingman Advanced safety systems.
March 27, 2017Business
Werner Owner-Operator Named Top Rookie Military Driver, Wins Kenworth Truck
An owner-operator who works at Werner Enterprises was named top rookie military driver by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program, winning a new Kenworth T680 worth more than $100,000.
December 16, 2016Business
Kenworth Enhances Product Line
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth Truck Co. announced a series of product enhancements and provided an industry outlook during a media briefing Aug. 12 that featured highlights from new General Manager Mike Dozier.
August 22, 2016Business
Kenworth to Make Only 500 More T660s
Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced that it would sunset production by year-end of its T660 model after a run of 10 years and is offering customers a final chance to order one, as it intends to build just 500 more.
August 16, 2016Business
Kenworth Unveils T680 Advantage Day Cab That Touts 6% Fuel-Economy Gain
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth Truck Co. announced a series of product enhancements and provided a generally positive industry outlook during a media briefing on Aug. 12 featuring the company’s new general manager, Mike Dozier.
August 15, 2016Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Video: Bendix, Kenworth Demonstrate Wingman Fusion
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems provided an in-cab demonstration of the Bendix Wingman Fusion safety system here during a Kenworth media event.
August 15, 2016