Kenworth
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Kenworth Truck Company is an American truck manufacturer. Founded in 1923 as the successor to Gersix Motor Company, Kenworth specializes in production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Class 5–7) commercial vehicles. Headquartered in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland, Washington, Kenworth has been a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR since 1945,[2] operating alongside sister company (and marketplace rival) Peterbilt Motors.
Company type | Division |
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Industry | Manufacturing |
Predecessor | Gersix Motor Company |
Founded | 1923; 101 years ago (1923) in Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Founders | Harry Kent Edgar K. Worthington |
Headquarters | Kirkland, Washington, U.S. |
Products | See listing |
Parent | PACCAR |
Website | www.kenworth.com |
Kenworth marked several firsts in truck production; the company introduced a raised-roof sleeper cab, and the first heavy-duty truck with an aerodynamically optimized body design.[3] The Kenworth W900 has been produced continuously since 1961, serving as one of the longest production runs of any truck in automotive history. The K100 was also released in 1961.