Kenworth - Wed November 20, 2024

Kenworth T680 Returns to Chillicothe Plant With U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

A Kenworth T680, assembled by employees at Kenworth's manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently returned with special cargo — the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The T680, operated by Lynden drivers John Schank and Fred Austin, stopped at the Kenworth Chillicothe plant for a private event on Nov....

Kenworth - Mon October 28, 2024

Kenworth T680 Featuring Special Design Will Transport U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Kenworth is providing a T680, adorned with a newly installed graphics wrap, that will soon transport the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the West Lawn of the U.S....

Kenworth - Tue June 11, 2024

Kenworth Introduces PACCAR MX-13 CARB-Compliant Engine for T680, T880, W990 Models

Kenworth introduced a California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant version of the PACCAR MX-13 engine for heavy-duty Kenworth models that meet 2024 requirements. The new PACCAR MX-13 CARB-compliant engine is available to order now on select Class 8 models, including the T680, T880 and W990....

Kenworth - Thu May 16, 2024

Kenworth Announces Production Schedule for Class 8 Trucks Specified With New Cummins X15N Engine

Kenworth announced it will begin production of Kenworth T680 and T880 models specified with the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024. The Cummins X15N, powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) or Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), is the industry's first 15-liter natural gas engine that delivers diesel-like power, range, and performance, making it appealing for short, regional, and long-haul operations....

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....