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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 27, 2023 – A donated Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck sold during the Concrete Industry Management annual auction recently at World of Concrete in Las Vegas will provide a major contribution to the CIM educational program, thanks to Kenworth, Alliance Concrete Pumps, Papé Kenworth and other Kenworth supplier partners. The Kenworth T880 […]
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 7, 2022 – Don Blake, new-truck sales manager at Inland Kenworth – Phoenix, recently received the prestigious Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Champion Award at the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition held in San Diego. TAT is a non-profit devoted to stopping human trafficking. The TAT Champion Award annually recognizes and honors individuals who […]
KIRKLAND, Wash, Oct. 28, 2022 – Public voting is now open for “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence,” a program dedicated to finding America’s top rookie military veteran driver. The program recognizes top drivers who have made the successful transition from active duty to professional trucking. Kenworth has again teamed with FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber […]
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash., Oct. 3, 2022 – A career development, networking and job hiring event at a Hiring Our Heroes Summit was held recently at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. Hundreds of active and retired U.S. military members and spouses attended the career summit, coordinated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring […]
‘Driving for Excellence’ Award Winner To Receive Kenworth T680 Next Gen CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2022 – “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” semi-finalists recently traveled to Columbus and Chillicothe, Ohio, to be recognized as top rookie military veteran drivers. During the trip, the semi-finalists visited the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, appeared on the […]
DEADLINE DATE HAS EXPIRED – Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative again are teaming to find America’s top rookie military veteran driver who made the successful transition from active duty to driving for a commercial fleet. Under the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” recognition program, Kenworth will provide the top […]
At an early age while growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota, U.S. Army veteran Christopher Slindee learned from his father, Dave, how to fix and maintain equipment. His skills and interest in working on equipment led him to join the Army as a wheeled vehicle mechanic when he was 18. “My dad was […]
Note: This is the first in a series of three feature news releases on the Three Finalists for the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award. U.S. Marines veteran James C. Rose embodies what it means to be a leader by example. Rose’s commitment to working hard, staying disciplined, and maintaining a positive attitude throughout his […]
A distinguished veteran with 22 years of combined service in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves received the annual “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award during a special ceremony held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Washington, D.C. For the sixth consecutive year, Kenworth teamed with the FASTPORT Trucking Track Mentoring Program and […]
U.S. Army veteran Jimmy Reddell always knew he wanted to live a life dedicated to serving his country and members of his community. When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the coast of Louisiana in 2005, devastating New Orleans and surrounding areas, Reddell jumped at the opportunity to assist in recovery efforts. “I had just re-enlisted […]
