Grundy County Commission approves bid for Kenworth semi, eyes trailer and bank bids

The Grundy County Commission approved a bid on June 17 for the purchase of a Kenworth T800 semi-truck. The selected bid, totaling $23,100, was for a Smithfield-owned vehicle that met all required specifications. The commission continues to accept bids for …

Truck drivers recognized during Kenworth ceremony

Papé Kenworth earns safety excellence designation

The Safety Consultation and Training Section of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes the Papé Kenworth location in Sparks for earning the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program designation. This is the third Papé …

What Kind Of Engines Do Kenworth Trucks Have & How Much Power Do They Need?

One of the key elements that supports Kenworth's reputation for dependability and driver-oriented engineering is its legendary engines. Whether you're operating in heavy vocational roles or hauling goods coast to coast, Kenworth trucks run on …

Next Generation Kenworth electric semi truck now available with Bendix ADAS

Kenworth has announced the addition of Bendix’ Fusion advanced driver assist system (ADAS) to its line of options on the T680 line of Class 8 commercial semi trucks – a lineup that includes the Next Generation T680E battery electric semi truck. One of the …

Who Owns Kenworth And Where Are The Trucks Made?

When Kenworth was starting out, it was developing its trucks in its first-ever plant in Seattle. Now, the company's manufacturing footprint spans across the globe. The biggest Kenworth production facility — and also one of the oldest — is in …

Minden City man injured after vehicle hits two semis

By Seth Stapleton Editor • sstapleton@mihomepaper.com COLFAX TOWNSHIP – A 64-year-old Minden City man was injured after his vehicle struck two semi-trucks at an intersection north of Bad Axe. According to the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, the crash took …

Class 8 Truck Sales Drop 5% Year Over Year in May

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] U.S. Class 8 retail sales experienced a sequential increase in May despite continuing to trend below the prior year, according to data from Wards Intelligence. Sales decreased 5% to 18,778 …

2 departments request new trucks

Harrison County’s highway and parks departments are looking for new trucks. Overall, the two departments hope to get as many as four vehicles, costing nearly $1 million combined. Most of the costs fall within the highway department, which wants three new …

Billings Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at 62nd and Grand

HomeState NewsBillings Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at 62nd and Grand BILLINGS, Mont. — An 82-year-old woman from Billings died following a two-vehicle crash on the morning of June 12th at the intersection of 62nd Street West and Grand Avenue. …