About Kenworth

Kenworth is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy- and medium-duty trucks. Its network of more than 300 dealerships in the United States and Canada provides parts support and preventive maintenance, express services, and roadside assistance for all makes of trucks through the Kenworth PremierCare® Program.

Kenworth produces Class 8 trucks at its plants in Chillicothe, Ohio, and Renton, Wash. Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks are produced at the PACCAR plant in Ste. Therese, Quebec. The company operates a research and development center in Renton.

Kenworth is a PACCAR company.

Headquarters

Kenworth Truck Company
10630 N.E. 38th Pl.
Kirkland, WA 98033
USA 

Company Contact
Jeff Parietti, Public Relations Manager
+1-425-828-5196

Markets Served

Long Haul
Regional/Urban/Pickup and Delivery
Utility
Waste
Medium-duty Truck
Mixed Service
Construction
Fuel Hauling
Heavy Haul and Bulk Transportation
Forest/Timber/Logging
Road Construction
Government/Public Works

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Media Contact

Doug Siefkes
SiefkesPetit Communications
+1-425-392-2611 office

Stephen Petit
SiefkesPetit Communications
+1-425-392-2611 office

More Resources

Press releases from the past 120 days

Press release archives

Kenworth truck models and components

Green vehicles and initiatives that can help operators save fuel and reduce emissions

Customer stories from Kenworth’s magazine, “World’s Best”

Maintenance tips on such things as how to check your truck’s electrical system, how to care and maintain a fifth wheel, and how to keep trucks running smoothly in the summer heat

Customer support programs to help operators keep their trucks in top condition

Kenworth history, featuring a chronology beginning in 1923

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Visit Kenworth’s Press Photos Site for product photos, pics from customer stories, and Kenworth calendar images.

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“Kenworth. The World’s Best.” Founded in 1923, Kenworth maintains exceptionally high standards of quality for its products. They are well-engineered, highly customized for particular applications and sell in the premium segment of their markets where they have a reputation for superior performance and pride of ownership. Story ideas include: aerodynamic engineering, “green” initiatives through hybrid and LNG technology, and specification tips for operators looking to choose the right trucks for their applications. Media contacts: Jeff Parietti, Doug Siefkes or Gregory Van Tighem

Thursday
Aug262010

First Owner-Operator To Purchase New Aerodynamic Kenworth T700 Enjoying the Ride

BATTLE LAKE, Minn., Aug. 26, 2010 — It’s not often that you’ll hear a truck dealer say “wait.” But, that’s just what Lavel Larson, an owner-operator from Battle Lake, Minn., heard when he visited his dealer to buy a new truck. For the rest of the story, please visit Press Releases on the Kenworth.com website. Photos are available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site. (T700 Lavel Larson)

Sunday
Aug222010

Kenworth Adds Lane Departure Warning System as Option for Kenworth T700 

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 17, 2010 — Kenworth Truck Company now offers the Takata SafeTraK 3 lane departure warning system as an option for the Kenworth T700. For the rest of the story, please visit Press Releases on the Kenworth.com website. Photos are available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site. (T700 Takata SafeTraK 3)

Sunday
Aug082010

Kenworth To Feature Latest Trucks, Engine Technology at Upcoming Great American Trucking Show

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 6, 2010 — Kenworth Truck Company will show aerodynamic trucks equipped with the latest 2010 engine technology and a natural gas mixer at the upcoming Great American Trucking Show Aug. 26-28 at the Dallas Convention Center. For the rest of the article, please visit Press Releases on the Kenworth.com website. Photos available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site. (GATS Advance)

Sunday
Aug082010

Bulk Liquid Food and Milk Carrier Runs Kenworth T800s With Lighter, Quieter, More Fuel-Efficient Engines

KITCHENER, Ontario, Aug. 3, 2010 — Stotesbury Transfer is one of the first fleets in Canada to place new Kenworth trucks equipped with the PACCAR MX engine in service. The company is netting a 3 to 5 percent improvement in fuel economy, even though its over-the-road fleet tractors pull quad-axle trailers with combination weights of 128,000 pounds or more. For the rest of the article, please visit Press Releases on the Kenworth.com website. Photos available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site. (PACCAR MX Stotesbury Transfer)

Thursday
Jul222010

Kenworth T700 Now in Full Production at Company's Plant in Chillicothe, Ohio

KIRKLAND, Wash., July 20, 2010 — The new, aerodynamic Kenworth T700 is now in full production at the Kenworth Truck Company manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, Ohio.For the rest of the story, please visit Press Releases on the Kenworth.com website. Photos are available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site. (T700 Production)