KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth is launching a special‑edition paint scheme created in celebration of the Freedom 250 initiative, a nationwide effort honoring the Nation’s 250th birthday and highlighting the spirit of American trucking.
“This paint scheme is a nod to an important era in Kenworth’s legacy,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “The original TourAmerica T600 represented innovation and pride for drivers across the country. Bringing that design forward for today’s models allows us to honor that history as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday.”
The new design pays tribute to the iconic mid‑1990s TourAmerica T600 paint scheme, reimagined and refined for modern production while preserving its recognizable heritage.
Celebrating Trucking History
The commemorative paint scheme is now available to order on the Kenworth T680, W900L, W990, and T880 models equipped with sleepers. Developed in collaboration with Kenworth’s design and engineering teams, the refreshed look blends classic styling with contemporary finishes, offering customers a unique way to celebrate trucking history while supporting a meaningful national milestone.
Freedom Trucks Mobile Museum
As part of its commitment to the Freedom 250 Tour, Kenworth is donating a T680 with a 76-inch integral sleeper to support the event’s fleet of Mobile Museums, known as “Freedom Trucks,” which will travel throughout the United States in 2026. These historical trailers deliver interactive and inspiring educational content to students, families and communities nationwide.
“Kenworth’s donation underscores the company’s long‑standing dedication to the trucking community, veterans and organizations that strengthen and support drivers across the country,” Kenworth said.
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