Kenworth adds fuel economy package October 27, 2018 Kenworths are now available with a Paccar powertrain fuel economy package – combining the Paccar MX-13 engine with 405 hp at 1,650 lb-ft of torque, 12-speed automated transmission,…
Equipment Test driving the Kenworth W990 September 28, 2018 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A quiet and smooth, easy ride. That’s the best way to describe how Kenworth’s W990 drives – or I should say, rides, since I was a…
Sustainability Kenworth plants receive environmental certification August 14, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has announced all three of its assembly plants – including its medium-duty plant in Ste-Therese, Que. – have been ISO14001:2015 certified. The certification supports the production…
Equipment Working trucks awarded during SuperRigs June 19, 2018 RAPHINE, Va. – Eric Turner’s 2015 Peterbilt 389 is pretty impressive inside and out. Turner took home Best of Show honors at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition this past weekend…
Business Management Custom Truck Sales expands in Estevan June 18, 2018 ESTEVAN, Sask. – Custom Truck Sales has relocated its Estevan, Sask., facility in an effort to better service its customers. The new nine-acre location at 201 Shand Road is situated…
Technology Kenworth working with UPS on SuperTruck May 25, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth and UPS are working together to develop a truck under the U.S. Department of Energy-funded SuperTruck II program. The goal is to improve freight efficiency by…
Equipment Kenworth La Sarre moves into larger facility March 21, 2018 LA SARRE, Que. – Kenworth La Sarre has moved into a new 12,000 sq.-ft. facility to support its customers in Northwestern Quebec. The dealership sits on 5.7 acres, about six…
T680 now offered with MX-11, AMT March 20, 2018 Kenworth’s T680 Kenworth’s T680 can now be ordered with the Paccar MX-11 engine and proprietary automated transmission designed to support linehaul and regional haul applications with gross vehicle weights up…
Human Resources Four Canadians named to Kenworth Parts Council for 2018 February 26, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company has named four Canadians to its 2018 Parts Council, three coming from Western Canada. Jo Frost of Edmonton Kenworth out of Leduc, Alta. will…
Equipment Kenworth recognizes top dealers February 22, 2018 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A number of Canadian Kenworth dealers were recently recognized for their achievements at the truck maker’s annual dealer meeting. Kenworth Maska and Kenworth Montreal were named Gold…
Equipment Kenworth showcases its Hybrid Electric Cargo Transport truck February 6, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The truck may be quiet as a mouse but Kenworth made some noise showcasing its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during a media event Feb. 6 at…
Equipment Driving Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks with new Paccar transmission August 24, 2017 The new Paccar automated transmission completes its powertrain puzzle
Equipment Kenworth Ontario upgrades Ottawa location August 18, 2017 OTTAWA, Ont. – Kenworth Ontario’s Ottawa dealership has a new, more modern home. The facility is now 43,000 sq.-ft. and sits on 10 acres, with convenient access to Hwy. 417.
Business Management Kenworth forges ahead in vocational market with the T880 and T880S July 21, 2017 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Trucks is hyping its vocational T880 series, believing the U.S. and Canadian economies are poised to continue an upward trajectory. “Whether you’re talking vocational or just…
