Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Hosts Fifth Annual Truck Parade with 'American Owned, American Made' Theme
More than 50 Kenworth trucks paraded through Chillicothe, Ohio, for the fifth annual event celebrating American manufacturing and the nation's 250th anniversary.
More than 50
$58,500
$400 million
What Happened
The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently held the fifth annual Kenworth Truck Parade in downtown Chillicothe. This year's parade embraced the theme 'American Owned, American Made,' celebrating the pride, craftsmanship and heritage that define both Kenworth trucks built in Chillicothe and America's 250th anniversary. More than 50 new, classic and customized Kenworth trucks from across the United States participated, representing generations of Kenworth history.
“The Kenworth Truck Parade continues to be a special tradition for both the Chillicothe community and Kenworth enthusiasts from across the country. This year's 'American Owned, American Made' theme was a fitting way to celebrate the people who build, drive and support Kenworth trucks while honoring America's 250th anniversary.”
As part of Kenworth's tribute to the nation's 250th birthday, one of the leading trucks debuted a special edition paint scheme created for the Freedom 250 initiative. Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s TourAmerica T600 design, the refreshed look blends classic heritage with modern production and is now available on Kenworth T680, W900L, W990, and T880 sleeper models.
$58,500USD
Through a 50/50 raffle coordinated by the Kenworth Chillicothe plant and United Way of Ross County.
The Kenworth Chillicothe plant opened in 1974 on a 120-acre site 50 miles south of Columbus, Ohio. The 622,000-square-foot plant features advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotic cab assembly and a state-of-the-art paint facility. Since 2018, Kenworth has invested nearly $400 million in the Chillicothe plant.
Why this matters
The event highlights Kenworth's community engagement and plant heritage, while a special paint scheme offers customers a patriotic tribute.
Terms in This Story
- PACCAR
- A global technology company and parent company of Kenworth, specializing in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty trucks.
- United Way
- A nonprofit organization that works to improve community conditions by focusing on education, income, and health.
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