NextTruck Blog & Industry News – Trucker Information

The redesigned PACCAR Powertrain website aids Kenworth customers in their search for the latest product information on PACCAR engines, PACCAR transmissions, and PACCAR axles. The website features new engine and powertrain videos, and updated literature supported by enhanced navigation and mobile-responsive design to provide seamless access on any device. The integrated PACCAR Powertrain, which includes the […]

Kenworth has expanded its option offerings for its medium duty cabover models. For the Kenworth K370 Class 7 cabover, new options are the Dana Spicer S23-172E 23K high entry axle, Reyco 23K rear suspension, Dana 1710 driveline series, 8K lift axle pusher, pusher tires and wheels, and upsized park and spring brakes. These options are […]

The Kenworth “Everyday Heroes” T680 will make an appearance at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) as part of its five-month long road tour before it is auctioned for sale, with proceeds going to Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). The 501(c)3 non-profit organization is devoted to stop human trafficking by educating, mobilizing, and empowering the nation’s truck drivers and rest stop […]

Kenworth is again making a big splash at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) by displaying its full breadth of trucks, including the recently introduced W990. The new Kenworth W990 will be the center-stage attraction at Kenworth’s booth (#30215). “We’re showcasing three W990s – two fully decked out with 76-inch mid-roof sleepers, and another spec’d as […]

Kenworth has added two new ratings for the 12.9-liter PACCAR MX-13 engine available for the Kenworth T680, T880 and W990. The PACCAR MX-13 engine brings efficiency and flexibility together into one, high-performance solution. The first new rating of 405 hp and 1,650 lb-ft of torque provides constant power for line haul applications, enhances integration with […]

The Kenworth Chillicothe (Ohio) assembly plant recently received a 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Award for its successful, continuous improvement paint project, which implemented innovative protective coverings that further enhanced paint quality and increased operational efficiency in the paint process. The award was presented by the Manufacturing Leadership Council of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). To capture an award in […]

Kenworth Maska received the prestigious 2018 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in San Diego. “Kenworth Maska and our employees are dedicated to delivering excellent Kenworth heavy and medium duty trucks, parts and service that support customer uptime and enable fleets […]

Kenworth Truck Company will showcase its medium and heavy duty work trucks at The Work Truck Show March 5-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kenworth will also offer up the latest information and spec’ing options for its vocational truck lineup in its booth (Number 1401). The show is sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). “Kenworth […]

Kenworth Truck Company is offering the Sourcewell Cooperative Government Purchase and Pricing Program for 2019. The special program expands sales opportunities for new Kenworth Class 6, 7 and 8 chassis to more than 50,000 Sourcewell members throughout the United States and Canada. Sourcewell (formerly known as NJPA) creates national cooperative contract purchasing solutions on behalf of its […]

Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina – Charleston relocated its North Charleston operation to a larger, newly constructed full-service and leasing facility to meet the growing demand for Kenworth trucks and services. The new location in Summerville, South Carolina, is 24 miles northwest of the previous location and conveniently located along Interstate 26. It is across […]

Kenworth and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) have again teamed up for the 17th consecutive year to provide a $1,000 savings to OOIDA members on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth sleeper trucks during 2019. Eligible trucks are the Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 with a 52-inch or larger factory-installed sleeper. Both new stock and special order vehicles […]

A Kenworth T880S bridge-formula mixer, donated for sale at the recent Concrete Industry Management (CIM) annual auction at World of Concrete, has produced a major $190,000 contribution to the CIM program, thanks to Kenworth, Con-Tech Manufacturing, Kenworth of Central Florida, and other Kenworth supplier partners. The Kenworth T880S mixer was purchased for $190,000 by Liquid […]