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Kenworth Offers Alcoa Dura-Black Wheels

Kenworth Truck Co. announced the availability of the new Alcoa Dura-Black wheels with alternative styling for its heavy- and medium-duty conventional truck models.

July 25, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Papé Kenworth Northwest Adds Washington Location

Papé Kenworth Northwest announced it opened a 6,600-square-foot parts and service facility in Bellingham, Wash.

July 22, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Paccar Parts Makes Chrome Options Available

Paccar Parts has made available new chrome options for the Kenworth W990 model.

May 2, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Initiates $140 Million Expansion

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Kenworth Truck Co. on April 24 broke ground to officially start construction on a $140 million, 120,000-square-foot paint facility addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant.

April 24, 2019
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Kenworth, Toyota Join Forces to Reduce Emissions at California Ports

LOS ANGELES — Kenworth Trucks joined forces with several allies April 22 in the battle against greenhouse gases, unveiling three of 10 Class 8 trucks that will run using hydrogen fuel cells developed by Toyota.

April 23, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Offers More Engine Ratings, New Fan Clutch

Kenworth Truck Co. announced the addition of two new power ratings for the 12.9-liter Paccar MX-13 engine that is available in the truck maker’s T680, T880 and W990 models.

March 25, 2019
Business

TransPower Kenworth Expands in Valdosta, Ga.

Georgia truck dealership TransPower Kenworth announced its Valdosta facility relocated to a 20,000-square-foot building on 5 acres, located near Interstate 75.

February 15, 2019
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Kenworth, Toyota Partner to Develop 10 Hydrogen-Electric Trucks

LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota are collaborating to develop 10 hydrogen-electric tractors for drayage operations in the Los Angeles basin, the companies announced.

January 10, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Outfitted Kenworth W990 to Set Off With Capitol Christmas Tree

A new Kenworth W990 has the honor of hauling the 54th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The approximately 3,000-mile journey to Washington will start Nov. 9.

November 6, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Touts New W990 at Las Vegas Media Event

Kenworth Truck Co. introduced the W990, a new long-hood conventional Class 8 tractor.

September 28, 2018