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Oct 27, 2023 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Oct. 26, Kenworth Truck Company announced that its founders, Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington, were inducted into the 2023 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame class.
Oct 27, 2023 · Kenworth Truck Company founders Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington were inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame during an Oct. 25 ceremony at the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
Oct 26, 2023 · KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 26, 2023 – The founders of Kenworth Truck Company, Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington, were inducted into the 2023 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame class during a ceremony at the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) headquarters on October 25th.
Oct 26, 2023 · Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington, founders of Kenworth Truck Company, were inducted into the American Trucking Industry Leader Hall of Fame on Oct. 25. The induction coincides with Kenworth's 100th anniversary. It recognizes trucking pioneers' contributions to society and the economy.
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.
Feb 15, 2023 · In 2023, Kenworth begins a year-long celebration, commemorating its 100th anniversary and contributions to the transportation industry. Kenworth Founders Harry W. Kent (top) and Edgar K. Worthington That first year, the small Seattle truck manufacturer produced 78 gasoline-powered trucks.
Feb 15, 2013 · It all began in 1923 when Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington incorporated the Gersix Motor Company as “Kenworth”. The company name was formed from a combination of letters from the founders’ last names.
