Kenworth - Tue March 05, 2024
Kenworth's Chillicothe, Ohio, Manufacturing Plant Celebrates 50 Years of Producing the World's Best Trucks
The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, celebrates 50 years of building the World's Best trucks. The plant officially opened on March 4, 1974, and the plant's first truck — a Kenworth W900 — rolled off the assembly line a day later....
Kenworth - Thu February 01, 2024
Kenworth T280 Concrete Pump Truck Produces $212,500 Donation to Support CIM Education Program
A Kenworth T280 concrete pump truck, donated for sale at the recent Concrete Industry Management (CIM) annual auction at World of Concrete, produced a major financial contribution to the CIM education program, due to Kenworth, Alliance Concrete Pumps, Papé Kenworth and other Kenworth supplier partners....
Kenworth - Wed November 29, 2023
Werner Enterprises Drivers Haul Capitol Christmas Tree in Kenworth T680 Signature Edition
For Werner Enterprises professional drivers Tim Dean and Jesus Davila, the opportunity to transport this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia to the nation's capital in Washington, D.C., lived up to the hype, and then some....
Kenworth - Tue November 21, 2023
VIDEO: 'Kenworth 100 Stories' Video Series Celebrates Close of Historic Centennial Celebration, Sets Stage for Next 100 Years
In continuation of Kenworth's year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary, the company launched the "Kenworth 100 Stories" video series to commemorate its legacy throughout its first 100 years. The 100 Stories series is a collection of stories and milestones, as told by customers, partners and employees, that reflect the talents, passion, history and unique brand elements that make Kenworth "The World's Best." New stories will be added to the video library through January 2024, and featured on Kenworth social media and the Kenworth YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/KenworthTruckCo) as the centennial celebration winds down and the company embarks on its next 100 years....
Kenworth - Thu November 16, 2023
Kenworth T680 Signature Edition Returns to Chillicothe Plant With U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
A Kenworth 100th Anniversary T680 Signature Edition, assembled by employees at Kenworth's manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently returned to the plant with special cargo — the 2023 U.S....
Kenworth - Wed November 08, 2023
Kenworth Makes New Advanced Driver Assistance System Features Available for Kenworth T680
Kenworth recently announced the latest iteration of its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is now available for Kenworth T680s. The enhancements are part of the Bendix Fusion system and feature Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Auto Go....
Kenworth - Wed June 21, 2023
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Hosts Second Annual Kenworth Truck Parade
The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently held its second annual Kenworth Truck Parade in downtown Chillicothe. This year, the parade paid tribute to Kenworth's 100th anniversary....
Toyota - Wed June 07, 2023
PACCAR, Toyota Expand Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Collaboration to Include Commercialization
PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America Inc. announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota's next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules....
Kenworth - Wed May 03, 2023
Kenworth Announces T680 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercialization Plans
Kenworth announced it will begin production of its Class 8 zero emissions T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), powered by Toyota fuel cell technology. Initial customer deliveries are planned for 2024, with serial production planned in 2025....
Kenworth - Thu February 16, 2023
Kenworth W900 Limited Edition Recognizes Industry's Esteemed Classic Model
Kenworth is celebrating its centennial throughout 2023. To commemorate this major historic milestone, Kenworth introduced its 100th anniversary Kenworth W900 Limited Edition. "The Kenworth W900 is an all-time classic and iconic truck in the industry that is still admired on the road and at truck shows," said Jim Walenczak, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing....
