Equipment Kenworth constructing new test building at Chillicothe plant April 15, 2022 Kenworth is investing US$45 million into its Chillicothe, Ohio, truck plant, adding a 105,000 sq.-ft. test building. The expansion will grow the facility’s footprint by 17%. The plant is located…
Equipment Test Drive: Kenworth showcases its zero-emissions truck lineup January 14, 2022 The Paccar Innovation Center sits in a quiet California neighborhood in the heart of Silicon Valley within a stone’s throw of the some the biggest names in automotive design and…
Equipment Kenworth rolls out battery-electric, fuel-cell-electric trucks for demonstrations January 13, 2022 A Paccar technical center in the heart of Silicon Valley is proving valuable, as Kenworth continues development of battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric commercial trucks. “It allows us to bring our products…
Equipment Camionnage CP first Canadian fleet to order electric Kenworth T680E September 9, 2021 Camionnage CP has become the first company in Canada to order an electric Kenworth T680E truck. It will be deployed in drayage operations at the Port of Montreal. “Camionnage CP…
Equipment In conversation with Kenworth’s Kevin Baney April 7, 2021 Standing in downtown Phoenix, Ariz., preparing for the second big Kenworth truck launch in three weeks, Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice-president Kevin Baney seemed relaxed and eager to put…
Equipment Kenworth recognizes top dealers March 1, 2021 Quebec dealer Kenworth Maska was among eight Gold Award winners recognized by the truck maker at its 2020 Dealer of the Year awards. Among them, Kenworth Sales Company was selected…
Equipment Kenworth achieves record Class 8, medium-duty market share February 8, 2021 Kenworth says it achieved record Class 8 and medium-duty market share in the U.S. and Canada in 2020. Its Class 8 market share was 15.8% in the U.S. and Canada,…
Equipment Two Canadians on Kenworth Service Council February 4, 2021 Ryan Dicken of GreatWest Kenworth in Calgary, Alta., and Nicolas Letendre of Kenworth Maska in Sherbrooke, Que., have been named to Kenworth’s 2021 Service Council. (Kenworth) They are joined on…
Other Kenworth expands branded merch lineup January 22, 2021 Kenworth has expanded its merchandise collection at shopkenworth.com, with 60 new licensed items. The new offerings include a Dri-DuckRambler Jacket, Gray Zippered Fleece Hoodie, 16 oz. Insulated Travel Tumbler, 24…
Equipment Kenworth rolls out first battery-electric Class 8 October 14, 2020 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has launched its first ever Class 8 electric truck, the T680E. The battery-electric truck is available now for order in the U.S. and Canada, with production…
Other Kenworth offers extended diagnostic subscription August 4, 2020 Those who choose medium-duty Kenworth conventional trucks with Paccar PX-7 and PX-9 engines now have the option of extending the subscription coverage of Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics. The trucks…
Sustainability Peterbilt, Kenworth to work with Dana on electric trucks January 7, 2020 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Kenworth and Peterbilt both announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) they will collaborate with Dana on electric medium-duty truck powertrain development. Peterbilt will work with…
Equipment KENWORTH’S T880 GETS NEW SLEEPER CAB September 1, 2015 Last week I visited Seattle and had the opportunity to drive the Kenworth T880 from Kirkland, Wash to the Paccar Technical Center in Mount Vernon, Wash. This is a nice…
Kenworth adds new options for medium-duty cabovers November 23, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth has rolled out three new engine ratings for its medium-duty cabovers to make them more versatile when it comes to applications and body customization. The Kenworth…
Equipment DRIVING THE GREENEST TRUCK EVER June 24, 2014 June 19-20, it was off to Chillicothe, Ohio, where I had the opportunity to drive a bunch of Kenworth trucks, among them, the new T680 Advantage. The Advantage incorporates a…
