Mon January 30, 2017
Kenworth T680 and T880 Make Bendix ESP System Standard
Kenworth announced today that the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program is now standard on new Kenworth T680 and T880 tractors. Bendix ESP full stability meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new electronic stability control (ESC) technology mandate, which goes into effect Aug....
Wed January 18, 2017
Wide Base 385 Steer Tires Now Available on Kenworth T370 with Upper Axle Ratings
The popular Kenworth T370 just became even more versatile thanks to the availability of wide base tires for applications requiring up to 20,000-pound front axle ratings. Available in 385/65R22.5 sizes, from Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin, the tires were previously available only on all-wheel drive T370 steer axles with ratings up to 16,000 pounds....
Tue December 20, 2016
Werner Enterprises Driver Awarded Kenworth T680 Advantage as America's Top Rookie Military Driver
A decorated former crew chief with the Blue Angels, who now drives for Werner Enterprises, was awarded the top honor in the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” recognition program, during a ceremony Friday at the U.S....
Wed December 14, 2016
Kenworth T680 Advantage with 52 in. Mid-Roof Sleeper Now Available for Order
Kenworth's new, fuel-efficient T680 52 in. mid-roof sleeper Advantage Package, for regional haul and less-than truckload operations, is now available for order. The latest Kenworth T680 Advantage configuration features an optimized powertrain with either the PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engine, Eaton Fuller Advantage series 10-speed automated transmission, and the new PACCAR Axle, the industry's most efficient and lightest weight tandem drive axle....
Fri September 30, 2016
Kenworth T680 To Deliver 52nd U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
This fall, a specially-decaled Kenworth T680 will transport the 52nd U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on a special cross-country tour to the U.S. Capitol. The tour will visit 26 community celebrations during the 2,800-mile journey....
Fri September 09, 2016
Kenworth Adds Options to Support Heavy-Duty Applications
Kenworth is enhancing its reliable, rugged and versatile Kenworth T370 with additional new options that further expand its capabilities for vocational customers. The T370 is a medium duty vocational truck, and shares a heavy duty heritage and key components with Kenworth's heavy duty vocational trucks....
Thu July 28, 2016
Kenworth T880 Super Dump Boosts Driver Productivity for Asphalt Hauler
For Tucci & Sons, enhancing productivity, driver comfort and safety is the name of the game when it comes to delivering asphalt. And with the new Kenworth T880 Super Dump, it's a game Tim Tucci fully expects his family's Tacoma, Washington-based full-service heavy construction business to win....
Fri July 08, 2016
Stoneway Concrete Adds Kenworth T880 to Its Fleet
When Ralph Lo Priore looks at which new specification choices would likely work best for his company's trucks, he prefers to deal in cold hard facts, not egos or emotions. “Too often people make purchasing decisions on what's always been done before,” said Lo Priore, director of fleet assets and processes for Stoneway Concrete and its parent company, Gary Merlino Construction Co....
Wed July 06, 2016
Kenworth T880 Short Hood Now Available with Allison 4700 RDS Fully Automatic Transmission
Kenworth has announced the availability of the 7-speed Allison 4700 Rugged Duty Series(TM) fully automatic transmission with the 116.5-inch BBC Kenworth T880 short hood. The Allison 4700 RDS is available with the PACCAR MX-13 engine as well as the PACCAR MX-11, which provides a 400-pound weight savings over 13-liter engines....
Fri June 24, 2016
Papé Kenworth's Service Excellence Helps Keep Central Oregon Truck Co. Rolling
Papé Kenworth, led by president Dave Laird, has a vision for the kind of service Central Oregon Truck Co. and other customers need for their trucks while they're traveling. “It's really no secret — if their trucks have an issue on the road, our customers want to know what the problem is, they want it fixed quickly, and they don't want to sweat the unknowns,” Laird said....
