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Since the beginning of 2014, Blue Max Trucking president Denton Williams has been aggressive in buying more trucks for his Charlotte-based company. Williams said as 2014 began, it was apparent that local businesses and contractors were set to ramp up commercial and public construction projects. As a result, Blue Max required additional capacity to respond […]

The new Kenworth T880 brochure features comprehensive information on Kenworth's flagship vocational truck. Kenworth T880 Brochure Available in day cab and 52-inch sleeper configurations, the Kenworth T880 is especially suited for vocational customers who want a durable, reliable and productive truck for demanding dump, mixer, heavy haul, oilfield, logging and refuse applications. The 26-page Kenworth […]

With a fleet of 65 Kenworth C500s, ATK Oilfield Transportation provides oil rig moving services throughout the oilfields of Western Canada and Texas. Founded by Artie Kos, who previously had built and sold one of the largest privately-held trucking companies in Canada, ATK was launched in 2010 with brand new Kenworth C500s carrying the load. […]

Kenworth Truck Company offered the latest information on its quality work trucks to leading body builders during NTEA's New Model Truck Product Conference Sept. 10-12 at the Adoba Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) sponsored the show, which gives invited body builders an opportunity to preview new model chassis. "Kenworth exhibited […]

The Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty models equipped with factory-installed, front drive axle are now available for order with the Hendrickson PRIMAAX® EX rear air suspension. "To help customers meet their requirements in demanding vocational applications, Kenworth continues to expand its suspension offering with quality products," said Doug Powell, Kenworth medium duty marketing manager. […]