Category: Kenworth News

Kenworth Introduces Innovative, User-Friendly New Website, Featuring The World’s Best Trucks

Kenworth Truck Company recently launched an innovative and user-friendly new website (www.kenworth.com) that features the latest Kenworth truck technology and The World’s Best® trucks. “Our new website features a more interactive design that includes integrated videos and information about Kenworth trucks, advanced technology, vehicle options, Kenworth dealers, and more,” said Laura Bloch, Kenworth assistant general […]

PACCAR TX-8 Automatic Transmission Standard on New Kenworth Medium Duty Line

Kenworth has announced that the new PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission is standard on the Kenworth T180, T280, T380 and T480 medium duty models. The robust, yet lightweight 8-speed transmission serves a wide range of applications from pickup and delivery to utility service and a variety of vocational applications. When matched to the PACCAR PX-7 or […]

New Kenworth Medium Duty Trucks Feature Larger, Driver-Friendly Cab

Kenworth’s new medium duty trucks feature an array of in-cab enhancements including increased cabin space, a completely re-designed interior, and driver control technologies to enhance the in-cab experience for Kenworth customers.  “Our goal was to re-design the cab to broadly support the wide variety of applications employed by our customers who operate Kenworth medium duty […]

New Kenworth Medium Duty Trucks: Versatility is its Calling Card

A new wider cab combined with new hood designs and a shorter and lower cab position, means more versatility, productivity and comfort for Kenworth medium duty truck owners.  “The new medium duty line ranges from Class 5 to light Class 8. The wider 2.1-meter cab gives our customers more room inside the truck. This allows […]

New Kenworth Medium Duty Trucks: Customer-Centric

For the design team at Kenworth, the central question prior to beginning a project, is “why?”, according to Jonathan Duncan, Kenworth design director. “We always must have a clear vision of what we want a Kenworth truck to be and how we can improve upon the current models. We knew we already had a great […]

Kenworth’s New Medium Duty Lineup Receives High Praise from First Recipients

Anticipation for Kenworth’s new medium duty conventional truck lineup has grown steadily among Kenworth customers. The wait is over.  “I was fortunate to be one of several Kenworth customers to provide feedback to Kenworth engineers during the design and development stages for Kenworth’s newest medium duty models,” said Jeff Twohig, Badger Liquor fleet manager. “I […]

2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award Winner Marked a Year for the Ages

In a year like no other, it was a crowning achievement for Kenworth Sales Company to receive the 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada during the recent Kenworth Dealer Meeting.  “The Kenworth Dealer of the Year award means a great deal to us, especially for 2020,” said Kyle Treadway, President and […]

Jodie Teuton of Kenworth of Louisiana Receives 2020 Kenworth Industry Impact Award

Jodie Teuton, Kenworth of Louisiana co-founder and vice president, was recently presented with the inaugural Kenworth Industry Impact Award at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting. The award was created to honor outstanding leaders in the Kenworth dealer network who have had a significant impact in the broader trucking industry. Teuton currently represents Kenworth dealers as […]