Hjort Excavating Improves Driver Retention with Fleet of Kenworth W990s and T880s

In 1955, Russell Hjort pursued his dream of becoming his own boss and established Hjort Excavating, a company that specialized in providing small residential excavating services in central Minnesota.  Once a one-man operation with Russell doing most of the labor, the company has grown to become a leading provider of residential and commercial excavating and […]

DBR Transport Maintains High Driver Satisfaction with Kenworth W990s

DBR Transport provides drivers with premium equipment, good wages, and a close-knit workplace environment that continuously works to enhance life for its drivers. As a result, the company boasts a low turnover rate, with the average driver tenure at more than eight years.  “The driver shortage isn’t a secret and with increasing freight demands – […]

Kenworth Reaches Milestone 10,000th T680 Next Generation, Delivered To System Transport at 50th Anniversary Celebration

Kenworth recently delivered its 10,000th T680 Next Generation. The milestone truck was presented to System Transport at the company’s 50th anniversary celebration in Spokane, Wash. The T680 Next Generation equipped with a 76-inch mid-roof sleeper was proudly built by the employees at the Kenworth assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio.  “This is a special moment for Kenworth and […]

Kenworth Receives Clean Energy Award from Clean & Prosperous Washington

Kenworth recently received the first annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award – presented by Washington Governor Jay Inslee on behalf of Clean & Prosperous Washington – during an event held recently at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The award is named for the late David Giuliani – founder of Clean & Prosperous […]