Kenworth Truck Co. adds T880 sleeper option
The new Kenworth T880 is now available with a 52-in. mid-roof sleeper. The option features a liftable lower bunk and upper storage units on the sleeper’s back wall, including hanging storage. The 52-in. sleeper has 23 in. of room between the seats, and an interior height clearance that enables a driver or passenger up to
Kenworth Truck Co. Clean Power technology tour demonstrates Bendix electronic stability program, air disk brakes
Kenworth Truck Company has added the Bendix ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brakes LLC as part of the Kenworth Clean Power Technology Tour now traveling accross the United States.
Fontaine Modification introduces dual drive conversion for Kenworth medium-duty trucks
Fontaine Modification introduces Kenworth Premium Sit-Down Dual Drive conversion.
Toyota, Kenworth prove fuel cell electric truck capabilities with completion of truck operations for ZANZEFF project
Toyota Motor North America and Kenworth Truck Co. announced that they have proven the capabilities of their jointly designed heavy-duty, Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as a potential zero-emissions replacement of diesel-powered trucks with the completion of their operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) “Shore to Store” (S2S) project
Kenworth inaugural truck parade makes it debut in Chillicothe, Ohio
Hosted in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, the Kenworth Class 8 truck assembly plant recently held its inaugural truck parade featuring more than 50 Class 8 Kenworth trucks, including models built in 1967. The mix of new, classic and customized trucks were showcased by drivers from 28 states and Canada for the 2022 Kenworth Truck Parade. The
Kenworth delivers range-extended electric prototype trucks to California transportation company
Kenworth recently delivered two prototype Kenworth T680 tractors equipped with a series hybrid-electric propulsion system to Total Transportation Systems Inc. (TTSI) in Southern California. TTSI is a drayage, warehouse and transportation company based in Rancho Dominguez, Calif. The two T680 day cab tractors are Kenworth’s second-generation, range-extended electric trucks. They are able to run in
Truck Enterprises, Inc. joins Kenworth Sales Company
Truck Enterprises, Inc. has now joined Kenworth Sales Co. This expansion adds eight Kenworth truck dealerships located in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia to the existing 23 locations in seven states currently operated by the company. This expansion positions the commercial truck dealership chain to support customers in the Intermountain West and Mid Atlantic, Kenworth
Kenworth introduces new options for T270, T370 medium-duty conventional trucks
Kenworth is offering new options for its T270 and T370 medium-duty conventional trucks. The roll-back flatbed application is now an approved body type for use with the Kenworth AG210L single-axle rear suspension on the T270 and T370. The Kenworth AG210L is a 21,000-lb. rated highway, two-bag, rear air suspension that features a proven trailing arm
Kenworth donates T680 sleeper for Transition Trucking recognition program
Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes initiative are joining together for the fifth consecutive year to discover America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who has made the transition from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to driving for a commercial fleet. Under the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” recognition
Kenworth, Dana collaborate on electric truck powertrain development
The companies made an announcement in conjunction at this year’s CES in Las Vegas.
