KIRKLAND, Wash. — During a media event at Kenworth Truck Co.’s headquarters here Aug. 26, I asked General Manager Preston Feight a question: “Is trucking safe?”

Kenworth Truck Co. announced new fuel-efficiency features on its T680 and T880 models, including predictive cruise control and a virtual tool to coach and assist drivers.

Kenworth Truck Co. has begun production of its TruckTech+ remote diagnostics platform on new Class 8 Kenworth models equipped with the Paccar MX-13 engine.

Kenworth Truck Co. said its new 76-inch mid-roof sleeper option is now available for order with its T680 and T880 models.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Truck Co. unveiled two new technology offerings, as well as a customized, limited-edition truck known as the Icon 900.

Kenworth Truck Co. said it is offering an extended warranty program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Classes 5-7 trucks financed through Paccar Financial.

Kenworth Truck Co. recently celebrated the delivery of the one millionth truck produced in its 91-year history.

A specially-decorated Kenworth T880 will be transporting the 50th Anniversary U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Minnesota to Washington, D.C., with stops at more than 30 community celebrations.

Kenworth Truck Co. said it is offering a new in-cab driver coaching tool on its new T680 and T880 models equipped with Paccar MX-13 engines and automated transmissions.

Kenworth Truck Co. said it is including Allison Transmission’s FuelSense package for new Class 8 and medium-duty trucks equipped with the highway or rugged-duty series automatic transmissions from Allison.