Kenworth Truck Company

Kirkland, WA

At-a-glance

Years in business:Since: 1923

Number of employees:5001-10000

Contact

10630 N.E. 38th Place

Kirkland, WA

US

https://www.kenworth.com

Phone:(425) 828-5000

Fax:(425) 828-5777

More info on Kenworth Truck CompanyKenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of heavy and medium duty trucks.The newest trucks in Kenworth's diverse product line are the fuel-efficient, on-highway Kenworth T680, the tough and durable vocational T880, and the maneuverable Kenworth K270 and Kenworth K370 cabovers. Kenworth also offers selected heavy and medium duty trucks powered by natural gas. Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

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Cost-Saving Specifications to Cut Construction-Truck Weight to Haul More Payload

There are many alternatives to expensive aluminum components which can help cut construction-truck costs and weight at the same time, without sacrificing durability

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Dig-it Excavating Uses Trucks as Key Marketing Tool

Dig-it Excavating sees its Kenworth T8880s as a key element of completing jobs and promoting the business.

Volvo Trucks North America made the most significant evolution of its VHD vocational offering in decades.

New Models and Options Transform Commercial Truck Market

This year is not business as usual as recent truck announcements have upset the status quo in the commercial truck industry.

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New Trucks and Options Roll Into 2018

Significant heavy-duty truck introductions and enhancements were unveiled throughout 2017.

Brown Transportation’s 43 Kenworth T880s are equipped with 52-in. mid-roof sleepers. Owner Wayne Brown says it eliminates the need for drivers to deadhead back to company facilities each day from distant sites.

Aggregate Hauler Boosts Fuel Economy 1.5 mpg with Unusual Truck Spec

Brown Transportation's switch to Kenworth T880s cuts nearly 900 lbs. from tractors even with sleeper added to work distant jobs

Central Oregon Truck Co. has realized the benefits of Kenworth TruckTech+. Justin MacDonald (left), a service technician with Papé Kenworth, is shown with Travis Seeger, Central Oregon Truck’s maintenance shop foreman, in front of one of the company’s T680s.

Telematic Services Increase Uptime

Telematics can help you to make more informed decisions regarding potential failures and cut shop turnaround time.

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Brochure: Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck

Kenworth's T880 features a lightweight aluminum cab that is robotically assembled from stamped aluminum panels.

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Video: How the New T880 Fits Kenworth's Lineup with the Venerable T800

Alan Fennimore, Kenworth vocational truck manager, talks about how the new T880 complements the T800 in the company’s vocational-truck offering

Heavy Truck Spec Charts

2013 Heavy Truck Guide

Class 7 and 8 vocational trucks are the workhorses on the jobsite, hauling materials and equipment across a variety of terrain. Here are basic spec charts to help you identify the trucks most applicable to your tasks, plus a few of the available options.

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T280 Concrete Pump Truck Donated To CIM 2024 World Of Concrete Auction

T280 Concrete Pump Truck Donated To CIM 2024 World Of Concrete Auction

Supporting the CIM program for the fifth year, a Kenworth T280 Concrete Pump Truck was donated to the World of Concrete 2024 CIM Education Program Auction.

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TruckTech+ Available for Kenworth New Medium Duty Models

Purchasers may specify a 24-month Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics subscription when buying Kenworth T180, T280, T380 and T480 models equipped with the PACCAR PX-7 and PACCAR PX-9 engine.

The PACCAR MX-13 can be spec’d up to 510 hp at 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,000 RPM.

2021 PACCAR MX Engines Unveiled

New engine line promises better fuel economy, a new horsepower rating and more durability.

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Kenworth C500 Now Available with Bendix ESP System

The Bendix stability system for the Kenworth C500 comes with the Bendix 6S/6M configuration, which has six sensors and six modulators, and includes Bendix Smart ATC Automatic Traction Control and Bendix ESP

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Kenworth W990 Adds AG130 Front Air Suspension as Option

AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lbs.

The frame is a good place to start when shaving weight. Because most frame strength lies in the flanges, Volvo Trucks North America uses 3.54- and 4.13-in. flanges rather than a typical industry-standard flange of 3.25 in. to increase the frame’s strength. Larger flanges positioned farther apart result in a higher RBM.

Cost-Saving Specifications to Cut Construction-Truck Weight to Haul More Payload

There are many alternatives to expensive aluminum components which can help cut construction-truck costs and weight at the same time, without sacrificing durability

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Dig-it Excavating Uses Trucks as Key Marketing Tool

Dig-it Excavating sees its Kenworth T8880s as a key element of completing jobs and promoting the business.

Model T880 now available with WABCO OnGuardACTIVE.

Kenworth T880 and W990 Add WABCO OnGuardACTIVE as Option

OnGuardACTIVE is an advanced driver assistance system that helps drivers mitigate or avoid rear-end collisions and provides adaptive cruise control (ACC).

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Kenworth T880S with Set-Forward Axle

The T880S is offered with a set-forward front axle ranging from 14,600 to 22,800 lbs.

Tiseo Paves The Way (3)

Tiseo Paving Tackles Tough Projects with Mixed Truck Fleet

Tiseo Paving Company tackles tough projects with mixed fleet of Kenworth trucks

Volvo Trucks North America made the most significant evolution of its VHD vocational offering in decades.

New Models and Options Transform Commercial Truck Market

This year is not business as usual as recent truck announcements have upset the status quo in the commercial truck industry.

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Kenworth Introduces T880 Twin Steer

Kenworth T880 Twin Steer with set-back front axles is ideal for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-in. axle spacing to meet local bridge laws and enhance overall load carrying capacity.

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Kenworth T680 and T880 Add Option for DEF Tank with Integrated Steps

With the option, the access steps to the deck plate are mounted directly over the DEF tank without requiring additional frame space.

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Bendix Wingman Fusion System with Enhanced Feature Set Available on Kenworth Heavy and Medium Duty Trucks

Highway departure and multi-lane autonomous emergency braking features have been added.

Papé Kenworth received the 2019 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting in Santa Barbara, CA. From left, Kevin Baney, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president; Jordan Papé, chief executive officer of The Papé Group, Inc.; Dave Laird, Papé Kenworth president; Lance Jorgensen, chief financial officer of The Papé Group, Inc.; and Laura Bloch, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing.

Papé Kenworth Honored with 2019 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award

Kenworth Recognizes Leading Dealers for 2019 Achievements, Customer Support Efforts To Maximize Uptime.

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Kenworth T880 Adds PACCAR Transmission for Vocational Applications

The PACCAR transmission’s new performance shift calibrations will provide higher full throttle upshift points to enhance overall performance and acceleration

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Kenworth Developing T680s Powered by Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Powertrains

The T680s with the Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain combine hydrogen gas and air to produce electricity to power electric motors

Kevin Baney, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President

Kevin Baney Named Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President

Prior to promotion, Baney served for nearly three years as Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing

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Kenworth Adds Two New Ratings for PACCAR MX-13 Engine

The PACCAR MX-13 engine now offers ranges of 405 to 510 hp and 1,450 to 1,850 lb-ft of torque.

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Kenworth W990 Long Hood Conventional Truck

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Kenworth W990 Available for Order

Designed to maximize performance in over-the-road and vocational applications, the Kenworth W990 is available in day cab, 40-in. flat top, and both 52-in. and 76-in. mid-roof sleeper configurations.

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Kenworth-Chillicothe Earns 2018 “Encouraging Environmental Excellence” Gold Award from Ohio EPA

The award recognizes businesses, nonprofits and government agencies in Ohio that demonstrate commitment to exceed regulatory compliance and attain exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship.

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Kenworth Introduces T880S Twin Steer

The Kenworth T880S Twin Steer features a set-forward front axle with a 61-in. axle spread to maximize payload.

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Kenworth Introduces New Vehicle Electronics for T680, T880 and W990 Trucks

Multiplexed system updates electronic control module