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Business

Kenworth W990 hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Oregon to D.C.

The tree is being hauled across the country by Central Oregon Truck Company. It has already made 11 stops since leaving Sweet Home, Oregon, on Nov. 9 and will make 12 more before it arrives at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Nov. 26.

November 15, 2018

Business

KW, Pete expand used-powertrain warranty options

Kenworth and Peterbilt are expanded used-truck warranty options covering engine and aftertreatment-system components on some of the makes’ Paccar-powered Certified Pre-Owned trucks.

November 6, 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

Cummins fuel line issue extends to more than 50,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo tractors

Thousands of Kenworth, Peterbilt and Volvo semi-trucks are now included in a recall affecting trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 engines.

October 18, 2018

Business

How Kenworth’s new W990 differs from W900L

Check out this video on Overdrive where design director of Kenworth Truck Co. goes into some of the biggest differences between the new rig and its predecessor.

October 5, 2018

Business

Kenworth introduces new W990 tractor, will retain W900L

Kenworth unveiled the W990 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway late Thursday with many questions. Is the W990 replacing the W900L? Not a chance. Details here.

September 28, 2018

Voices

‘Good morning!’, a full cup of coffee and a rumbling KW, with Don Christner

Don Christner greets the morning with a cup of coffee and his Kenworth in Cheyenne, WY. Check out his "Good Morning!" video on Overdrive.

September 24, 2018

Custom Rigs

1955 Kenworth conventional gets back to its roots

At the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish last month, Marty Glomb showed off his unique 1955 Kenworth conventional, "Pepe". Check it out on Overdrive.,At the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish last month, Marty Glomb showed off his unique 1955 Kenworth conventional, "Pepe". Check it out on Overdrive.,At the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish last month, Marty Glomb showed off his unique 1955 Kenworth conventional, "Pepe". Check it out on Overdrive.

September 20, 2018

Business

Kenworth assembly plant celebrates 25 years

Having produced over 144,000 Kenworth trucks over the 25 years, production is still going strong at Kenworth's assembly plant in Renton, WA. Learn more today.

September 18, 2018

Business

Engine harness issue prompts recall of 11,000 Kenworth tractors

Paccar’s recall stems from engine harnesses for trucks equipped with ISX15 engines that may have been manufactured without check and stop engine light circuits.

September 17, 2018

Business

Burt Reynolds, an icon in trucking film lore, dies at 82

After his role in "Smokey and the Bandit," Burt Reynolds' fame spread, propelling him to megastar status. Learn more about him on Overdrive.

September 6, 2018

Overdrive Radio

Sunsetting a classic — any truth to the rumors? And when your dead starter is really a bad cable

Hear Danial Mustafa's presentation to learn more about your starter going bad. Also, find out if there is any truth to the discontinuing of the W900. More here.

August 14, 2018