RentalYard Kenworth Blog Archive

    Kenworth’s SuperTruck 2 Provides A Glimpse Of The Future At ACT Expo
    Posted On: June 6, 2024
    Kenworth designed its SuperTruck 2 demonstrator over six years, giving it a completely redesigned cab with separate sitting and sleeping areas, a 440-horsepower Paccar MX-11 engine, and a 48-volt electric generator. ...
    Kittle’s Furniture Acquires Indiana’s First Kenworth K270E Battery-Electric Truck
    Posted On: May 23, 2024
    The Kenworth K270E is a medium-duty, Class 6 battery-electric truck ideal for local distribution, pickup and delivery, and last-mile logistics applications. ...
    Kenworth Announces Production Schedule For Class 8 Trucks Specified With New Cummins X15N Engine
    Posted On: May 17, 2024
    Kenworth announced it will begin production of Kenworth T680 and T880 models specified with the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024. ...
    Ball & Son Excavation Started With One Kenworth W900L, Fleet Has Grown To 25 Kenworth Trucks
    Posted On: September 9, 2022
    “I drove a lot of different truck makes earlier in my career and thought that trucks produced by Kenworth were the most versatile and best overall vocational trucks in the business,” says founder and owner Dontel Ball. ...
    Kenworth Delivers 10,000th T680 Next Generation, Reaches Milestone In Just 15 Months
    Posted On: May 27, 2022
    The special milestone truck was delivered to longtime Kenworth customer System Transport of Spokane, Washington, along with a fully refurbished 1965 Kenworth W900, presented as a 50th anniversary gift. ...
    Kenworth’s T680E Battery-Electric Truck Takes A Bow At CES 2022
    Posted On: January 11, 2022
    The zero-emissions truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 82,000 pounds and an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on the application. ...
    Kenworth Debuts Lower, 52-Inch Flat-Roof Sleeper Cab For T680, T880 & W990 Trucks
    Posted On: June 4, 2021
    The new flat-top sleeper cab is designed for applications that require a low roof, such as car haulers, crane trucks, and mobile pump units. ...
    Kenworth Unveils T180 & T280 Medium-Duty Trucks Built With Customer-Requested Features
    Posted On: April 13, 2021
    The manufacturer says its new Class 5 T180 and Class 6 T280 have been redesigned completely from the ground up with an eye toward quality, performance, reliability, and durability. ...
    A Closer Look At Kenworth’s New T380 & T480 Conventional Trucks
    Posted On: April 9, 2021
    Part of Kenworth’s brand-new lineup of Class 5 to Class 8 trucks, the T380 and T480 come with a wide variety of configuration options to help tackle just about any job. ...
    Kenworth Now Offers Bendix’s Electronic Stability Program As An Option On C500 Trucks
    Posted On: April 1, 2021
    The ESP technology uses sensors that track lateral acceleration as well as steering angle and direction to “help stabilize the vehicle during loss-of-control situations on dry, wet, snow, and ice-covered roadways,” Kenworth explains. ...
    Kenworth Announces New Options For T270 & T370 Medium-Duty Trucks
    Posted On: August 26, 2020
    The medium-duty conventional trucks are now available with new bodywork and new mirror and driver assistance features. ...
    Extended Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics Subscriptions Now Available For New Medium-Duty Trucks
    Posted On: August 4, 2020
    TruckTech+ is free for two years, after which customers have the option to extend coverage for a period ranging from six months up to three years. ...
    Kenworth Introduces New Airbrake Package For K370 Cabover Truck
    Posted On: June 30, 2020
    The new configuration keeps the K370’s 12,000-pound front axle but adds a 23,000-lb rear axle, giving the truck a larger, 35,000-lb gross combination weight rating. ...
    Carli Trucking Of Puyallup, Washington, Adds 3 New Kenworth T880S Dump Trucks To Its Growing Fleet
    Posted On: June 23, 2020
    The company’s first truck was a T880 dump truck; owner Chelsy Looker says Kenworth dump trucks are the “most productive out there,” and are “what many asphalt contractors are looking to hire.” ...
    Kenworth Will Have Nine Vocational Trucks On Display At CONEXPO, Including T880 & T880S Mixers
    Posted On: March 2, 2020
    The truck maker says its “vocational lineup is designed for low operating costs, durability, and excellent performance in challenging applications. ...
    Oklahoma-Based Melton Truck Lines Purchases Its 5,000th Kenworth Truck, A 2020 T680
    Posted On: August 2, 2019
    The Catoosa, Oklahoma, trucking company has been running Kenworths for nearly 35 years; CEO and Chairman Bob Peterson says Kenworth is “at the top of the class.” ...
    Liquid Stone Concrete Relies On Dependable Kenworth T880 Concrete Trucks For Jobs In The Dallas–Fort Worth Area
    Posted On: July 3, 2019
    On-time deliveries are crucial in the concrete business, especially in Texas in the middle of summer, and Liquid Stone Concrete says its Kenworths are up to the job. ...
    Kenworth Introduces 52-Inch & 76-Inch Mid-Roof Sleeper Cabs For T880S Set-Forward Front Axle Models
    Posted On: July 1, 2019
    The new sleepers provide “enhanced driver comfort,” which Kenworth says will help its customers recruit and retain talented drivers. ...
    June 25th Nomination Deadline Approaching For Transition Trucking: Drive For Excellence Award, Top Prize Is A Kenworth T680
    Posted On: June 12, 2019
    The award, now in its fourth year, is designed to let fleets recognize military veterans who are in their first year as CDL holders, transitioning from military service to a career in the trucking industry. ...
    Kenworth Offering New Options For K270 & K370 Medium-Duty Trucks
    Posted On: April 3, 2019
    New available equipment includes additional brake, tire, driveline, axle, and suspension options, among others. ...
    Special Kenworth T680 & W990 Models To Be Featured At Mid-America Trucking Show
    Posted On: March 27, 2019
    Kenworth is bringing several trucks to this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), which runs March 28-30 in Louisville, Kentucky, including a special Kenworth T680 model and three W990s. ...
    Kenworth To Highlight W990 & Other Models At The Mid-America Trucking Show 2019
    Posted On: March 25, 2019
    Kenworth is bringing a bevy of popular models to this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), which runs March 28-30 in Louisville, Kentucky. ...
    Kenworth W990 Long-Hood Conventional Truck Is Now Available For Order
    Posted On: December 28, 2018
    The newest Kenworth will officially begin production in January in Chillicothe, Ohio. ...
    Kenworth Reveals Twin Steer Option For T880S Trucks
    Posted On: November 6, 2018
    Kenworth now offers a twin steer option for the T880S truck. ...
    Kenworth Puts New Electronics Systems In Three Models
    Posted On: November 5, 2018
    All T680, T880, and W990 trucks with PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines will get the new systems, which provide a wide range of benefits to both operators and fleet managers. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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