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  • Published on 00:14 GMT

    Kenworth to retire 3 legacy models

    KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth announced it will end production of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models), T800W (wide-hood), and the C500 in 2026. In a press release issued on Wednesday, Kenworth …

    Source: The Trucker - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    It’s official: Kenworth to sunset classic truck model W900, T800, and C500

    The writing was on the wall as new Class 8 trucks released by Kenworth and other OEMs are all purposely built for greater aerodynamics and to accommodate more safety technology like collision mitigation sensors. Instead of the sharp angles that exuded …

    Source: Fleet Maintenance - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Kenworth announces the end of the Iconic W900, T800, and C500 Models

    Kenworth will end production of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models), T800W (wide-hood), and the C500 in 2026. The decision is due to evolving emissions regulations and component constraints as …

    Source: American Journal of Transportation - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Kenworth discontinuing W900, T800 and C500 models

    The end of an era is coming at Kenworth. The company announced Wednesday it will end production of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models), T800W (wide-hood), and the C500 in 2026. As first reported …

    Source: Trucks, Parts, Service - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Kenworth phasing out certain classic-styled models

    Kenworth has announced it is phasing out some of its most rugged heavy-duty trucks, as it transitions its lineup to a wider cab platform. Customers wanting to order the W900, T800W (wide-hood) or C500 should get their orders in as soon as possible, the …

    Source: Truck News - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Kenworth announces ADAS packages for T680

    Kenworth recently announced three packages of advanced driver-assistance system options and Bendix features available for its T680s. The company will now offer three ADAS packages for the T680: ADAS, ADAS PRO, and ADAS PREMIER. All ADAS packages include …

    Source: FleetOwner - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 17, 2025

    Kenworth updates hood for T880S, ADAS packages for T680s

    Additionally, all of the ADAS packages include Autonomous Emergency Braking(AEB), Multi-Lane Autonomous Emergency Braking, Highway Departure Braking (HDB), Stationary Vehicle Braking (SVB), Lane Departure Warning, and Bendix Blindspotter Side Object …

    Source: Fleet Maintenance - Label Pending
  • Published on 14:30 GMT

    Methode Electronics’ Grakon Business Unit Recognized as a Top Supplier by PACCAR

    CHICAGO, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) announced today that its Grakon business unit, a global leader in advanced lighting systems, has been recognized by PACCAR, maker of Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, as a top- …

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  • Published on 22:40 GMT

    Fatal accident on Highway 83

    A local man died in a car accident on Highway 83 near mile marker 26 north of Seeley Lake. On March 11 at 9:48 a.m. a Dodge Dakota truck was traveling south on Highway 83 and just completed a pass. A Kenworth 999 truck was traveling northbound on Highway …

    Source: Seeley Swan Pathfinder - Montana - Neutral
  • Published on 17:12 GMT

    Crash Reports for March 21

    Trucker hurt in Johnson County rollover A 62-year-old man from Santee, California suffered minor injuries at 4:04 p.m. Friday, March 14, in a Johnson County accident. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, he was driving a 2020 Kenworth …

    Source: Star Journal - Missouri - Label Pending
  • Published on 18:01 GMT

    Driver who failed to yield at stop sign severely injured in crash with log truck, deputies say

    EUGENE, Ore. – A two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a log truck in north Eugene severely injured one driver on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said that sheriff’s deputies responded with fire …

    Source: KEZI - Oregon - Label Pending
  • Published on 19:18 GMT

    PacLease puts first X15N engines into lease fleet

    PacLease has delivered its first trucks powered by the Cummins X15N natural gas engine. The trucks were delivered to waste hauling company Bousum Trucking of Chambersburg, Penn. The trucks themselves were eight Kenworth T880 day cabs, the first PacLease …

    Source: Truck News - Label Pending
  • Published on 10:21 GMT

    Murphy-Hoffman Corporation awarded grant for new business line

    The Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) has received a $12,850 grant to support its growth and development. The grant was provided through a partnership between Fluor-BWXT (FBP) and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio (JEDISO), according to …

    Source: Chillicothe Gazette - Ohio - Label Pending
  • Published on 10:21 GMT

    These downtown businesses have been open for more than a century

    Tomlinson Insurance is the oldest business in Chillicothe, opening up in 1853. Globe Furniture opened up in 1905 by Siegfried Schachne. CHILLICOTHE ― From insurance to appliances, there are some pretty historic businesses that call Chillicothe their home. …

    Source: Chillicothe Gazette - Ohio - Label Pending
  • Published on 00:57 GMT

    Net trailer orders dropped month over month in February

    Preliminary numbers for February show net trailer orders dropped month over month, ACT Research and FTR reported Wednesday.  ACT Research showed orders down 3,700 units, or 17% month over month and 14% year-over-year. Seasonally adjusted, that's 12% …

    Source: Trucks, Parts, Service - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Driver hurt after dump truck overturns on I-81 in Cicero

    CICERO, N.Y. — A driver was hurt after their dump truck overturned on I-81 Northbound in the area of Exit 30 in Cicero Wednesday afternoon. New York State Police said the 1999 Kenworth dump truck's front driver's side tire failed, causing it to …

    Source: CNY Central - New York - Label Pending
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Little wins Teretonga trophy for 6th time

    Alex Little, of Lower Hutt, won the Mobil Delvac 1 Trophy for the sixth time when the NAPA Auto Parts NZ Super Truck Championship visited Teretonga Park in Invercargill for the annual Southern Thunder meeting last weekend. Little drove his Freightliner …

    Source: Otago Daily Times - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    Daimler makes Allison's Neutral at Stop technology standard

    Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has standardized Allison's FuelSense 2.0 Neutral at Stop technology for Freightliner and Western Star trucks, the companies announced Wednesday. The feature is exclusively available on trucks equipped with Allison …

    Source: Trucks, Parts, Service - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 19, 2025

    New British EV Startup Aims to Take Europe by Storm

    Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 19th March 2025, 10:38 am Tesla’s EV sales have taken a plunge as the automaker flounders upon the rocks of brand reputation gone sour, and other …

    Source: CleanTechnica - Neutral

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