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Kenworth, Toyota collaborate to develop zero emission trucks

Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. This collaboration is part of a $41 million Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) grant preliminarily awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), with the Port of Los Angeles

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The Kenworth new W990 is now available for order

The new Kenworth W990 long-hood conventional truck is now available for order, the company announced. The Kenworth W990 is available in day cab, 40-in. flat top, and both 52- and 76-in. mid-roof sleeper configurations. The W990 is standard with the PACCAR Powertrain consisting of the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 510-HP and 1,850 lb-ft

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Watch: FE’s Update from the Road – Fall 2018

Live from the road, it’s Fleet Equipment! Our editors are constantly traveling to see the latest in trucking. Here are some of the highlights from the fall, including new trucks from International and Kenworth, and updates from DTNA’s president and CEO. Watch the video above for more, and click here to see past episodes of

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Reward trucks and the driver shortage

The driver shortage is ongoing and shows no signs of stopping. “We need about 90,000 drivers a year coming into our industry, and we’re about 50,000 short today,” outgoing ATA Chairman Dave Manning said in a recent speech. “We project that to be 125,000 short in the next six years. “We have a workforce policy

A look at the warranty process

Many OEMs offer multiple processes for warranty claims depending on the type of fleet that is filing the claim. Smaller fleets can work with a local dealer who files a claim on behalf of that fleet, requiring minimal knowledge or input from the fleet; while larger fleets with their own warranty department will have the

Kenworth Certified Pre-Owned program to offers expanded warranty option

Kenworth has announced a new, two-year 250,000-mile factory backed Class 8 PACCAR Engines Pre-Owned Warranty option available through the Kenworth Certified Pre-Owned Program. This gives customers the opportunity to add extended coverage on top of the standard one-year, 125,000-mile warranty. For Kenworth trucks powered by PACCAR engines, the one- and two-year warranty options cover 105 engine

Kenworth announces new cab interior color schemes

Kenworth has announced new colors and interior stylings on its T680 and T880 models. The new choices will also be available with the newly introduced Kenworth W990. The new color options will be available with both Diamond VIT and Vantage interiors on trucks produced starting in the new year. “Our design team created some new color

Kenworth introduces T880S Twin Steer

Kenworth is adding a factory installed twin steer configuration to its T880S vocational model. The Kenworth T880S Twin Steer features a set-forward front axle with a 61-in. axle spread to maximize payload. The Kenworth T880S Twin Steer offers a 114-in. BBC, which the company says allows larger bodies to be installed farther forward and closer

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Kenworth introduces new vehicle electronics for T680, T880 and W990

Kenworth has introduced new vehicle electronics for its T680 over-the-road and T880 vocational models, and the recently introduced Kenworth W990, equipped with the PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engines. The new electronic system updates, now in production, enable Kenworth to easily integrate new options into its trucks, while also simplifying wiring, providing control system feedback

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Kenworth introduces Body Builder Academy instructional video series

Kenworth has launched its Body Builder Academy Training video series for its vocational truck, the Kenworth T880. The six instructional Body Builder Academy videos focus on connectivity with Kenworth chassis systems, PTO functions, integration of electronics between body and truck, and optimization of the driver interface for body functions through switches and dash messaging. “The

Photo gallery: Kenworth’s newly announced W990 truck

Kenworth recently announced the launch of the W990, its new long-hood conventional truck and the latest addition to the company’s long-running W900 series. Take a look at the new truck below in our photo gallery. Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Mike Dozier introduces the W990 at an event at the Las Vegas Motor

Kenworth introduces new W990 truck

Kenworth announced the launch of the W990, its new long-hood conventional truck. According to Kenworth, the W990 is a successor of sorts to the company’s long-running W900 series—though Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Mike Dozier specified that it is not a replacement for the W900, which he said is “not going anywhere.” Available