Kenworth Truck Co. manufactured a 7-axle straight truck for White Oak Mills, marking the first time the OEM had made such a vehicle starting with its T880S platform.
September 11, 2017Business
Kenworth Sales Co. Remodels, Expands Idaho Dealership
Kenworth Sales Co. recently unveiled the $4.95 million remodeling and expansion of its Lewiston, Idaho, dealership.
November 6, 2017Business
Kenworth Offers Training Videos for T880 Model
Kenworth Truck Co. launched a series of training videos for customers operating its flagship T880 vocational model.
October 16, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Putting Paccar’s New Automated Transmission to the Test
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Paccar’s new automated transmissions were put through testing and demonstrations during a daylong launch event at the company’s technical center here, as media were given the chance to experience the new units firsthand.
August 24, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Kenworth Assesses Ramifications of ELDs on Business
Kenworth Truck Co. looks at the potential effect of mandatory electronic logging devices on its business from the perspectives of truck production and valuation and fleet maintenance, company executives said.
July 26, 2017Equipment
Kenworth Adds Options for Vocational Trucks Amid Rising Market
Kenworth Truck Co. says a new axle, compressed natural gas engine and air intake will be available by the end of July.
July 25, 2017Business
Paccar’s Net Income Down in Second Quarter Despite Revenue Surge
Second-quarter net income declined for truck maker Paccar Inc., even though revenue increased for the Bellevue, Wash.-based parent of Kenworth Trucks and Peterbilt Motors.
July 25, 2017BusinessSafetyFuel
Kenworth Mixer, Dump Truck Demonstration
A T880S mixer fueled by compressed natural gas and a T880 dump truck take to the course at Dirtfish in Snoqualmie, Wash., during Kenworth Truck Co.'s ride and drive of vocational vehicles July 21, 2017.
July 21, 2017BusinessEquipment
Class 8 Orders Surge 40% in June, Eclipse 18,000
Class 8 orders cleared 18,000 in June, a 40% year-over-year gain, according to ACT Research Co.
July 10, 2017Equipment
Metro Xpress Combines Longhaul With Local Cartage to Develop a Competitive Edge
Operating a longhaul service with local cartage is a winning combo for Wichita, Kan.-based Metro Xpress.
June 1, 2017