Kenworth

The history of the brand started in 1912. It was founded in Seattle, Washington, as a car and truck dealership. The original name was Gerlinger Motors, which reflected the names of the two co-founders, brothers George T. and Louis Gerlinger, Jr. Two years later, the brothers made a truck with a more powerful inline six-cylinder engine. This was the beginning of a long history of steady growth. The name “Kenworth,” which was adopted in 1923, consisted of the names of the new owners, “Ken” and “Worth” (from “Kent” and “Worthington”). The company has changed several owners. Today, it belongs to Paccar and is its subsidiary. The brand is known as a manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty Class 8 trucks.