Salt River Project Receives Kenworth K270E Battery Electric Vehicle

Salt River Project (SRP), the Phoenix metropolitan area’s largest electricity provider as well as largest water supplier, recently received a Kenworth K270E battery electric vehicle.  “SRP has a major focus on sustainability and remains steadfast in its objectives to improve EV adoption inside and outside our organization,” said Brendan King, manager of SRP’s transportation services […]

CFI Team Drivers Ricky and Mary Norman Give T680 Next Generation High Praise

For CFI team drivers Ricky and Mary Norman, there’s no place like the open road and traveling the country together in their new Kenworth T680 Next Generation. “I feel like I’m being paid to be a tourist as a driver,” said Ricky. “I’ve been to all 48 continental states and most provinces in Canada, something […]

New Wisconsin Kenworth Dealership Now Open in Fond du Lac

Wisconsin Kenworth has opened a new 24,000 sq. ft. Kenworth truck dealership in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Kenworth, a subsidiary of CSM Companies, has seven locations throughout the state, including Madison, Green Bay, Menomonie, Milwaukee, Wausau, La Crosse and now Fond du Lac. “The new facility in North Fond du Lac provides greater […]

Kenworth’s Chillicothe and Renton Plants Combine for Three NAM Manufacturing Leadership Awards

Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio and Renton, Washington assembly plants received a total of three prestigious 2022 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the Engineering & Production Technology category. The awards were announced today by the Manufacturing Leadership Council of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). “Our employees are dedicated to continually enhance quality and productivity with the goal […]

Kenworth Medium Duty Trucks Add Cummins B6.7N Natural Gas Engine for U.S. Operation

Kenworth now offers the Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine for new Kenworth T180, T280 and T380 trucks designated for operation in the United States. The Cummins B6.7N is a 100 percent natural gas engine featuring spark-ignited combustion with cooled EGR and a maintenance-free three-way catalyst. It features a closed crankcase ventilation system and on-board diagnostics […]

Kari Rihm Named National Truck Dealer of the Year

Rihm Family Companies is pleased to announce that its president and CEO Kari Rihm has been named the National Truck Dealer of the Year by the American Truck Dealers Association (ATD). The ATD Truck Dealer of the Year is a national award that recognizes commercial truck dealers for business performance, industry and civic leadership, and […]

Kenworth T680 Next Generation Earns EPA SmartWay Designation

Kenworth Truck Company today announced that the Kenworth T680 Next Generation model has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Designation. The EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership is an innovative collaboration between the EPA and freight industry designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. To receive EPA SmartWay designation, tractors must offer a full […]