Kenworth delivers 5,000th truck to Melton Truck Lines
In a ceremony at Melton Truck Lines, company chairman and CEO Bob Peterson received the keys to a new 2020 Kenworth T680, representing the 5,000th milestone Kenworth truck purchased by Melton Truck Lines.
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Kenworth T880S with set-forward front axle adds mid-roof sleeper options
The Kenworth T880S with a set-forward front axle is now available for order with Kenworth’s 52-inch and 76-inch mid-roof sleepers.
Actively reducing risk: Taking stock of the safety systems available for medium-duty trucks
In medium-duty commercial operations, safety systems are becoming more important and prevalent as fleets seek to reduce the risk of their trucks being involved in accidents, to improve the safety of drivers and to potentially lower insurance costs.
TruckTech+ remote diagnostics available on Kenworth medium-duty conventional trucks
Kenworth is adding the TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system as an option for its medium-duty conventional trucks.
Kenworth, Toyota showcase hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck
At a recent event at the Port of Los Angeles, Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota Motor North America showcased a production model of the companies’ hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck.
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant breaks ground on $140 million expansion
Kenworth Truck Company held a groundbreaking ceremony April 24 to start construction on a $140 million, 120,000 square-foot paint facility addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Kenworth expands medium-duty cabover truck options
Kenworth has expanded its medium-duty cabover model offerings. For the Kenworth K370 Class 7 cabover, new options are the Dana Spicer S23-172E 23K high entry axle, Reyco 23K rear suspension, Dana 1710 driveline series, 8K lift axle pusher, pusher tires and wheels, and upsized park and spring brakes. These options are appropriate for heavy freight
PACCAR delivers 200,000th PACCAR MX engine to UPS
The 200,000th PACCAR MX engine produced for the North American market at the PACCAR Engine Company’s engine plant in Columbus, Mississippi, was celebrated recently during a special presentation to UPS. The milestone engine is a PACCAR MX-13 rated at 455 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque that resides in a Kenworth T680 day cab going
Kenworth adds two ratings for PACCAR MX-13 engine
Kenworth has added two new ratings for the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine available for the Kenworth T680, T880 and W990. The first new rating of 405 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque provides constant power for line haul applications, enhances integration with the PACCAR powertrain, and offers increased fuel efficiency according to the company. The
Kenworth Chillicothe assembly plant earns NAM Manufacturing Leadership Award
The Kenworth assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently received a 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Award from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The plant was awarded in recognition of its paint project, which implemented protective coverings that further enhanced paint quality and increased operational efficiency in the paint process, according to the company. To capture an
Using the latest cab and sleeper enhancements to support truck driver retention
As the driver shortage and turnover rates remain significant challenges, the investment in premium equipment and comfort and convenience amenities can be offset by lower costs for recruiting, hiring and training. This has led many fleets focus on specifying equipment that can help attract and retain drivers. While it is hard to pinpoint a specific
