Thu May 04, 2017
Kenworth T680 and T880 Offer Meritor WABCO OnGuardACTIVE as Option
Kenworth is making Meritor WABCO OnGuardACTIVE(TM) available as an option on Kenworth T680 and T880 models. The advanced radar-based safety system is “always on” and features forward collision warning, collision mitigation and adaptive cruise control....
Fri March 24, 2017
Kenworth To Offer Allison TC10 Automatic Transmission on T680 and T880
Kenworth will offer Allison's TC10(R) fully automatic transmission as an option on its Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship and popular T880 vocational model tractors with availability later this year....
Wed March 22, 2017
New Kenworth T880S with Set-Forward Front Axle Meets Strong Vocational Demand
The new Kenworth T880S recently entered into production, and trucks are rolling down the assembly line to fill current orders. The T880S is Kenworth's newest configuration and features a set-forward front axle, adding to the popular T880 lineup....
Kenworth - Tue March 07, 2017
Kenworth T880S Enters Production with Strong Demand from Robust Construction Market
The Kenworth T880S has been an option for mixer body builders and its customers needing to meet the federal bridge formula. And, with T880S production commencing, order boards are filling up. McNeilus Manufacturing, a division of Oshkosh; and Con-Tech Manufacturing are the first customers receiving T880S chassis during this first week of production....
Tue February 14, 2017
Kenworth Names 2017 PACCAR MX Engine Council
Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2017 Kenworth PACCAR MX Engine Council. Leading service managers and directors at Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada serve on the council, which assists the company in developing guidelines for service improvements to enhance support for the PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines....
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....
