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 plants in Chillicothe, Ohio, and Renton, Wash., and Class 5-7 trucks 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

Gregory Van Tighem
SiefkesPetit Communications
+1-425-392-2611 office

More Resources

Press releases from the past 120 days

Press release archives

Kenworth truck models and components

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

The 2012 Kenworth Calendar high-resolution .jpg photos are now posted on the Kenworth Press Photos site for your editorial use at the following direct links:

  • Heavy Duty1 (T700, T660 Studio AeroCab and T660 Regional Hauler)
  • Heavy Duty2 (T800 Extended Day Cab Dump, T800 Heavy Haul, K500 and W900L Studio AeroCab)
  • T440 and T470 (T440 CNG and T470 Utility)
  • Medium Duty - K270 and K370 Cabovers, T370 Fuel Tanker and T370 Fire Tanker

Also, be sure to bookmark the Kenworth Press Photos site for future use. This useful site, which is organized alphabetically, includes approximately 250 photo links containing 1,000 Kenworth photos posted in conjunction with news releases on Kenworth truck models, customer feature stories, awards, dealers, Kenworth PremierCare program, and supplier products.

 

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

“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

Entries in 2010 engines (6)

Thursday
Jul222010

Kenworth T700 and PACCAR MX Engine Road Tour To Visit 13 Kenworth Dealerships in Canada

KIRKLAND, Wash., July 8, 2010 — Kenworth Truck Company today announced that the Kenworth T700 and PACCAR MX Engine Canadian Road Tour will journey across Canada to visit 13 Kenworth dealerships starting in September. 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 MX Engine Tour Canada)

Wednesday
Apr282010

Kenworth Receives Order for T660s Powered by PACCAR MX Engines From TransAm Trucking

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 22, 2010 — Kenworth Truck Company today announced it has received a major order for 1,050 T660s with PACCAR MX 2010 engines from TransAm Trucking, a leading refrigerated fleet in Olathe, Kansas. For the rest of the article, please visit Press Releases on the Kenworth.com Web site. Photo available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site. (T660 TransAm Trucking)

Sunday
Apr042010

Kenworth 2010 Engine Solution Features Configuration Flexibility

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 25, 2010 - Kenworth Truck Company’s 2010 engine offering uses selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet 2010 emissions requirements and provide customers with increased fuel economy and reliability. And to support the integration of the SCR system, Kenworth offers a wide range of exhaust and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank sizes and locations designed for all customer applications. For the rest of the article, please visit Press releases on the Kenworth.com Web site. Photo available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site (Kenworth Engine Solution).

Sunday
Apr042010

Kenworth Announces 2010 Engine Offerings For Class 8 On-Highway and Vocational Trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 24, 2010 - Kenworth Truck Company today announced its 2010 engine offerings for its Class 8 on-highway and vocational trucks. For the rest of the article, please visit Press releases on the Kenworth.com Web site. Photo available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site (Kenworth 2010 Class 8 Engine Offering).

Wednesday
Feb032010

Kenworth To Feature Heritage Transport Kenworth T660 with 2010 Engine at TMC

KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 28, 2010 - Kenworth has announced plans to attend and display an aerodynamic Kenworth T660 with 2010 emissions engine at the Technology and Maintenance Council’s (TMC) annual meeting at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida, Feb. 9-12. For the rest of the article, please visit Press releases on the Kenworth.com Web site. Photo available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site (TMC Heritage Transport T660).