WILLIAMSBURG, Va., June 22, 2010 – Kenworth Truck Company announced today that it will offer factory-installed, front drive axles for the Kenworth T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 models. The new Kenworth front drive axle was introduced this week at the 57th annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) in Williamsburg, Va.

"This is Kenworth's first factory-installed, front drive axle on our medium duty product line," said Judy McTigue, Kenworth director of marketing planning and research. "We're targeting utility service, construction vehicles, oilfield service and boom trucks, in addition to municipal applications, such as fire and emergency vehicles."

The new front drive axle, is available for order today in ratings ranging from 10,000 lbs. to 14,000 lbs. on Kenworth T270s and T370s equipped with a PACCAR PX-6 engine. This fall, Kenworth will expand front drive axle ratings to 16,000 lbs. equipped with PACCAR PX-8 engines.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best(R) heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is a leader in providing quality vocational trucks, including dumps, mixers and heavy haulers, which offer outstanding performance and low cost of ownership. In 2009, Kenworth became the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. In addition, Kenworth is the recipient of the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates awards for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for both Over the Road Segment and Pickup and Delivery Segment Class 8 Trucks, and for Heavy Duty Dealer Service. Kenworth's Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.

NOTE: High-, mid- and low-resolution images for this Kenworth news release are available for download from the Kenworth Press Photos site at the link below: http://www.kenworth.com/index_pressphotos.asp?category=Front_Drive_Axle (Front Drive Axle)