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    Kirkland, WA 98083

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Kenworth Truck Company

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    P.O. Box 1000
    10630 N.E. 38th Place
     Kirkland, WA 98083
    United States
    http://www.kenworth.com
    (425) 828-5000
    (425) 828-5777

    More Info on Kenworth Truck Company

    Kenworth manufactures "The World's Best" heavy duty and medium duty trucks.

    For more information about Kenworth products, contact your nearest Kenworth dealership Parts Department. Click here to find the Kenworth dealer closest to you.   

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    Hissong Group adds full-service Kenworth dealership in Northeast Ohio

    June 9, 2022
    The 36,000 sq.-ft. building is situated on 7.5 acres, features 16 service bays, a 10,000 sq.-ft. parts retail display area, and a 10,000 sq.-ft. space for parts storage.
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    Kenworth Chillicothe plant initiates $45M expansion

    April 18, 2022
    The company held a groundbreaking ceremony to announce the start of construction on a $45 million, 105,000 sq.-ft. Test Building addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant in...
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    Kenworth MD trucks add Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine

    April 13, 2022
    The Cummins B6.7N, a 100% natural gas engine, is now offered for new Kenworth T180, T280, and T380 trucks also specified with an aero hood and Allison automatic transmission.
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    Kenworth Electrification team connects customers to EV funding assistance

    Dec. 17, 2021
    The initiative tracks more than 75 federal, state, county, and municipal grant and incentive programs in the U.S. and Canada, and helps customers find and secure funding assistance...
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    Kenworth launches EV technician training, certification program

    Nov. 5, 2021
    The seven-course curriculum offers a variety of classroom and virtual training on service systems, electrical principles, electrical systems, and more.

    Articles & News

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    Kenworth's electric future

    Aug. 25, 2022
    Speaking at Paccar headquarters, Kenworth executives outlined the company's expectations of the electric vehicle market for the coming decades, and how Kenworth's investments ...
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    Technicians at Pilot Flying J Truck Care centers are ASE and TIA certified.
    Shop Management

    Extensive service networks to improve vehicle uptime

    David Brierley
    Aug. 17, 2020
    A fleet relies on OE and third-party service providers for the maintenance and repair of its trucks to keep them on the road, so choosing the right network is crucial.
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    Commercial vehicles are a major purchase for any fleet, so it is important to carefully consider all options and determine what makes the most financial sense.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Considerations for purchasing new or used trucks

    David Brierley
    June 15, 2020
    The best option comes down to each fleet’s specific needs.
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    The PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission found on both Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks is ideal for linehaul applications. The company says the transmission can greatly reduce maintenance needs.
    Powertrain

    Maintenance considerations for manual versus automated manual transmissions

    Gregg Wartgow
    May 12, 2020
    To reap the benefits of an automated manual transmission, fleets need to focus on four items in the service bay: electrical system integrity, diagnostic capabilities, air quality...
    Battery & Electrical

    Paccar announces recalls on Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks

    May 22, 2019
    Paccar recently announced over 1,800 Kenworth tractors will be recalled with parking brake issues and over 5,000 Peterbilt vocational trucks are being recalled due to an electrical...
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    With the ability to track the location of each unit, the dealership can plan ahead and be prepared for the arrival of each vehicle. Once the truck arrives, the dealership can provide the fleet with an estimate of time to repair within two hours.
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Limit unplanned and extended service calls

    Oct. 10, 2018
    Remote vehicle diagnostics capabilities help improve shop and vehicle service efficiency.

    Videos & Resources

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    Kenworth Truck Parade rolls down hometown main street

    June 24, 2022
    Kenworth's Class 8 trucks are assembled in Chillicothe, Ohio, and the OEM hosted a first-of-its-kind parade with more than 50 new, classic, and customized big rigs rolling through...
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    VIDEO: T880 Kenworth Driver Academy - Fuse Box & On Board Diagnostics

    Nov. 14, 2017
    Fuse box and on board diagnostics locations of the Kenworth T880.
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    Chassis, Body & Cab

    VIDEO: T880 Kenworth Driver Academy - Instrument Cluster Indicators

    Nov. 14, 2017
    Explanation of the indicators that may appear in the instrument cluster of the Kenworth T880.
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    VIDEO: T880 Kenworth Driver Academy - DEF Tank

    Nov. 14, 2017
    Information on DEF tanks and warning indicators on the Kenworth T880.
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    VIDEO: T880 Kenworth Driver Academy - Hood Open & Close

    Nov. 14, 2017
    How to open and close the hood of a Kenworth T880, including use of the hood hold open device.
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    Kenworth C500 serves as prime mover to haul superloads

    Aug. 9, 2017
    When loads exceeding a quarter of a million pounds need to be moved, few haulers in the United States possess the kind of equipment operated by Edwards Moving and Rigging.

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    52” Flat Roof Sleeper

    Aug. 19, 2021
    Available for T680, T880, and W990 models
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    New Kenworth MD models enter production in Québec

    Aug. 4, 2021
    The Kenworth T180 (Class 5), T280 (Class 6), T380 (Class 7), and T480 (light Class 8) are now in production at the Paccar assembly plant in Ste-Thérèse.
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    TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics available on new medium-duty Kenworth models

    Aug. 2, 2021
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    Kenworth adds 52-inch flat roof sleeper

    May 28, 2021
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    Werner Enterprises takes delivery of first production Kenworth T680 Next Generation

    May 25, 2021
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    Kenworth announces expansion of PACCAR Powertrain branding

    April 29, 2021
    The naming convention is consistent for each powertrain component segment, follows a similar naming style as the PACCAR MX and PX engines, and provides cohesive PACCAR Powertrain...
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    Kenworth introduces redesigned website

    March 30, 2021
    The new website features a more interactive design that includes integrated videos and information about Kenworth trucks, advanced technology, vehicle options, Kenworth dealers...
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    Kenworth C500 available with Bendix ESP system

    March 29, 2021
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