Mon May 18, 2015
Kenworth Now Offers Meritor’s Front Steer Axle Family
Kenworth now offers the Meritor front steer (MFS) non-drive axle family rated from 12,000 to 14,600 lbs. (5,443 to 6,622 kg) in standard and wide track options for selected Class 8 trucks and the Class 7 Kenworth T370....
Wed November 26, 2014
Kenworth Cabover Options Open the Door for New Applications, Body Types
Kenworth has three new options for its medium duty cabovers that open the door for even more diverse customer applications and body customization, according to the manufacturer. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded PACCAR PX-7 engine ratings....
Thu November 06, 2014
Kenworth Unveils T880 Design for 50th Anniversary U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour
A special Kenworth T880 undertakes an important mission this fall — transporting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to more than 30 community celebrations before a final stop for setup, decoration and the tree-lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C....
Mon November 03, 2014
Kenworth Medium Duty Cabovers Add New Options
Kenworth has added several new options for its medium duty cabovers. The Kenworth K270 Class 6 model now is available for order with 19.5-in. (49.5 cm) tires and wheels. Selecting this option lowers the height of the K270, making it ideal for truck fleets, municipalities and other operators involved in curbside pickup and delivery activities....
Mon November 03, 2014
Kenworth Offers Anti-Theft System on Kenworth T680, T880
Kenworth now offers a new optional anti-theft system for the Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880. The system integrates the engine and the Kenworth driver performance center and provides operators with essential data on vehicle and engine functions through a 5-in., color LCD screen located within the dash’s instrumentation cluster....
Mon September 15, 2014
Kenworth Introduces Allison Transmission’s FuelSense for Class 8, Medium Duty Trucks
Kenworth has introduced Allison’s FuelSense packages for new Kenworth Class 8 and medium duty trucks specified with Allison Highway Series and Rugged Duty Series automatic transmissions. Allison’s FuelSense delivers a package of software and electronic controls that target critical components of a truck’s duty cycle to help enhance fuel savings....
Wed August 20, 2014
T880s Bring Fuel Economy Boost for Blacklidge Emulsions
With a patent-protected product and nationwide licensing agreements, Blacklidge Emulsions is sitting pretty. The company’s unique emulsion product has revolutionized the paving industry as transportation departments around the country spec Blacklidge’s Trackless Tack, according to the company....
Fri August 01, 2014
Kenworth T880 Fills Greater Demand for Trucks in Vocational Markets
When it comes to vocational truck sales, there’s a revival going on. A year-over-year sales increase for Kenworth vocational trucks reflects growing construction activity, increased oil and gas production, and encouraging new housing starts figures, according to Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director....
Tue July 29, 2014
Shaw Brothers Construction Rides Economic Upturn
For the Shaw brothers — Jon and Dan — the town of Gorham, Maine, is ideal for their construction company. It’s a small town — just 16,000 residents — but the outlying area is booming with opportunity and growth....
Thu June 26, 2014
Kenworth Medium Duty Cabovers Now Available for Order
The new Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers with extensive new exterior and interior enhancements are now available for order. Kenworth’s K270 Class 6 and K370 Class 7 cabovers are for pick-up-and-delivery operations, food and beverage companies, furniture hauling, landscape businesses, and street sweeping and striping, among other applications....
