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 […]
A Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck, donated for sale at the recent Concrete Industry Management (CIM) annual auction at World of Concrete, produced a $540,000 contribution to the CIM program. Kenworth, Alliance Concrete Pumps, and NorCal Kenworth combined on the donation. The Kenworth T880 concrete pump truck was purchased by J.K. Hammack, a residential concrete […]
FASTPORT recently announced its top three finalists 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 driving for a commercial fleet. The top three drivers, listed with their military branch of service […]
Kenworth was recognized as a 2021 top workplace for women in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT). It marks the fourth consecutive year that Kenworth has received special WIT recognition. Nominated companies for the special recognition possess a corporate culture that supports gender diversity; provides flexibility in hours and work requirements; […]
The “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Next Generation was auctioned recently at Ritchie Bros. in Perris, California. The winning bid submitted by Serg Kodryanu, CEO of Freestyle Transport, resulted in $260,000 in support for Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). The 501(c)3 non-profit is dedicated to stopping human trafficking by educating, mobilizing, and empowering the nation’s truck drivers […]
Kenworth has produced a new video to encourage support for Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a 501(c)3 non-profit devoted to stopping human trafficking by educating, mobilizing, and empowering the nation’s truck drivers and rest stop employees. The video is available on the Kenworth YouTube site at https://www.youtube.com/user/KenworthTruckCo Don Blake, Inland Kenworth – Phoenix new truck sales manager, […]
In an effort to further educate and fund efforts to combat human trafficking, Don Blake, Inland Kenworth – Phoenix new truck sales manager, is leading a major effort to auction a special “Everyday Heroes” Kenworth T680 Next Generation. Proceeds from the sale of the truck will go directly to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a 501(c)3 […]
