100 years of Kenworth

THROUGH THE YEARS

In 1923, Harry Kent and Edgar K. Worthington came together to tackle what many thought an unsolvable problem: To help Pacific Northwest loggers as they struggled to haul heavy loads down tight, rugged, muddy logging roads. By walking in those loggers’ muddy boots. Driving those slippery, winding mountain roads. They produced a truck as rugged and dependable as the loggers themselves. Kenworth has been innovating to solve our customers biggest transportation challenges ever since. 

More firsts in the future and Kenworth changing with times

Kenworth is never done with firsts, and this is seen with the development of the hydrogen-powered T680 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in 2021. This 10-truck demonstration program included the Port of Los Angeles, Toyota Motor North America, and Shell. Kenworth wanted to explore the long-term viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology for use in the real-world drayage operations. The T680 FCEV truck drove to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak, which made it another first, the first Class 8 hydrogen-powered vehicle to complete this challenge.

Driving the Next 100 Years

Kenworth recognizes its 100 year history with a year-long celebration, launching two Special Edition Trucks and celebrating The World’s Best people that build The World’s Best trucks. Kenworth will continue Driving the Next 100 Years by providing innovative solutions to the World’s biggest transportation challenges.

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS WITH A KENWORTH 100 SPECIAL EDITION

The very best of Kenworth in Limited and Signature Edition trims. Be the envy of drivers everywhere and handle the road like a pro when you drive in a Kenworth special edition model.

SIGNATURE EDITION FOR THE KENWORTH 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Reward your drivers - or reward yourself - with Kenworth's most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient truck to date featuring unique interior and exterior accents.

T680 SIGNATURE FEATURES

Click the links below to view the T680 Signature Edition features and 100th Anniversary badging available on the 76" mid and high roof sleeper configurations.

✔SIGNATURE SEATS

GT703 seats with Kenworth red contrast stitching and woven label.

✔KENWORTH 100 SLEEPER BADGE

Sleeper badge applied to both driver and passenger side of sleeper.

✔BRUSHED PLATINUM TRIM

✔SIGNATURE RED STITCHING

Sleeper trim, cab doorpads, steering wheel and seats.

✔UNIQUE KENWORTH 100 TAGS

Each Kenworth 100 seat is marked by a Kenworth 100 woven label.

✔KENWORTH 100 THRESHOLD BADGE

Kenworth 100 Wheels and Century Paint Collection

The Kenworth 100 Wheels in Durablack or Polished Aluminum are available for all Kenworth trucks, as is the Kenworth Century Paint Collection in Century Black Red Metallic, Century Platinum Metallic, Century Red Metallic and Century Gold Metallic.

ONE OF 100 FOR THE KENWORTH 100TH ANNIVERSARY

A true legend in trucking, the Kenworth 100 Limited Edition W900L celebrates the heritage and history of Kenworth’s last 100 years. A total of 900 serialized trucks bring unparalleled exclusivity and collectability.

Limited to 900 Trucks

Each W900 Limited Edition will have a serialized badge stating which truck in the line of 900 your truck is - making it perhaps the most unique of any Kenworth special edition truck.

W900 LIMITED EDITION FEATURES

Click the links below to explore the unique Kenworth W900L Limited Edition available in extended day cab, 72" flat top or 86" studio sleeper options.

✔KENWORTH 100 THRESHOLD BADGING

Know you are entering something special.

✔EXTERIOR SLEEPER BADGE

Sleeper badge applied to both driver and passenger side of sleeper.

✔SLEEPER SOFA BED

✔DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS

Each Kenworth 100 seat is marked by a Kenworth 100 woven label.

✔KENWORTH 100 EXHAUST SHIELD AND SUN VISOR

✔NEW HOOD BADGE

Kenworth 100 Wheels and Century Paint Collection

The Kenworth 100 Wheels in Durablack or Polished Aluminum are available for all Kenworth trucks, as is the Kenworth Century Paint Collection in Century Black Red Metallic, Century Platinum Metallic, Century Red Metallic and Century Gold Metallic.

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