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Marine Corps, Army veteran wins new Kenworth in Transition Trucking contest for rookie military vet truckers
Joseph Campbell, of Elgin, South Carolina, spent 24 years in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army. When he retired, he still wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself, and trucking fit that bill.
December 9, 2019
Business
Four finalists named for Transition Trucking rookie military veteran trucker award
Military veterans Christopher Bacon, Wade Bumgarner, Joseph Campbell and Steve Harris are the finalists for the Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award. The winner, to be announced Dec. 6, will receive a fully-loaded Kenworth T680.
August 26, 2019
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Landstar recognizes owner-ops for safe driving milestones, gives away truck
Landstar System, during its eighth annual All-Star Celebration earlier this month, recognized 176 owner-operators for safe driving achievements and gave away a 2020 Kenworth T680 to one of its drivers.
July 17, 2019
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Nominations due in two weeks for military veteran rookie trucker award
Kenworth will again provide the winner with a brand-new truck – a Kenworth T680 with a 76-inch sleeper, Paccar MX-13 engine, Paccar 12-speed automated transmission and Paccar 40K tandem rear axles. June 25 is the nomination deadline.
June 10, 2019
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Truckers Against Trafficking receives $162,000 from ‘Everyday Heroes’ Kenworth auction
The Everyday Heroes truck, featuring TAT-themed graphics, was auctioned by Ritchie Bros. in Phoenix on Friday, May 17. Stewart Transport, a Phoenix-based company that specializes in refrigerated and dry van freight, placed the winning bid for the truck.
May 23, 2019
Business
Paccar recalls nearly 7,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks over various issues
A parking brake issue has prompted Paccar to recall more than 1,800 Kenworth tractors, while an electrical system issue resulted in a recall of more than 5,000 vocational Peterbilt trucks, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
May 20, 2019
Business
Kenworth offers $1,000 discount to OOIDA members for new truck purchases
OOIDA members can take advantage of an offer from Kenworth for a $1,000 discount on new truck purchases. Get more details on the discount on Overdrive Online.
February 12, 2019
Custom Rigs
Truckers Against Trafficking unveils custom Kenworth in D.C.
To raise money to help fight human trafficking, the Everyday Heroes truck, valued at $162,000, will be auctioned off by Ritchie Bros. in Phoenix on May 17. Proceeds from the auction will go to help offset TAT program costs.
January 24, 2019
Custom Rigs
Kenworth to auction custom T680 to benefit Truckers Against Trafficking
The truck will be auctioned off by Ritchie Bros. on May 17 in Phoenix. Proceeds from the sale of the truck, which has a $162,000 retail value, will go directly to Truckers Against Trafficking. The rig features a 76-inch sleeper, 485-hp Paccar MX-13 and a Paccar 12-speed automated transmission.
January 7, 2019
Business
Werner driver named Transition Trucking award winner, receives fully-loaded Kenworth
Werner Enterprises driver Quinton Ward's owner-operator career received a jumpstart last week when he was named the winner of the Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award, which comes with a fully-loaded 2018 Kenworth T680 Advantage.
December 17, 2018
Business
Kenworth adds refreshed interior for T680, intros new fuel economy package
Early next year, Kenworth will make available for order a Paccar Powertrain Fuel Economy Package, which will include an MX-13 engine with a new 405-hp at 1,650 lb-ft torque rating. Kenworth, also set for trucks under production next year, is adding new interior colors and stylings on its on-highway Kenworth T680.
October 29, 2018
Business
Kenworth adds natural gas engine option to T680, T880, T880S trucks
Kenworth's T680, T880 and T880S model trucks have the option of adding the Cummins Westport L9N near zero NOx emissions natural gas engine. More details here.
August 13, 2018
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