KENWORTH

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American truck maker founded in 1923, a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR and builder of the long-running W900.

Founded: 1923, as the Kenworth Motor Truck Company
Headquarters: Kirkland, Washington
Owner: PACCAR, since 1945
Known for: The W900, produced since 1961

Kenworth was formed in January 1923, when the Gersix Motor Company was reincorporated as the Kenworth Motor Truck Company, combining the names of the partners Kent and Worthington. It specialises in heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles.

The company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR since 1945 and operates alongside its sister company and rival Peterbilt Motors. The W900 has been produced continuously since 1961, one of the longest production runs of any vehicle.