KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 30, 2009 – Kenworth Truck Company announced that it will extend a successful rebate program with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) through 2010. Originally introduced eight years ago, the program offers a $1,500 rebate to OOIDA members on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth trucks equipped with large sleepers. Buyers must show their OOIDA membership card to their Kenworth dealer at time of purchase in 2010.

“Kenworth is pleased to help support owner-operators during these challenging times by offering a $1,500 rebate in 2010 in cooperation with OOIDA,” said Gary Moore, Kenworth assistant general manager for marketing and sales. “Owner-operators are very loyal to Kenworth and The World’s Best® trucks and we appreciate their support. Kenworth trucks, such as the fuel-efficient Kenworth T660, help owner-operators to reduce operating costs.”

Moore noted that Kenworth is the recipient of the J.D. Power and Associates award for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Over the Road Segment Class 8 trucks” for the past five years.*

Other limitations apply on the Kenworth rebate program. See your Kenworth dealer for further details.

OOIDA was founded 36 years ago as an advocacy group for owner-operators and independent truck drivers and currently has over 157,000 members. OOIDA’s website is at www.ooida.com.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, medium duty diesel-electric hybrids, and liquefied natural gas trucks. 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.

*Kenworth received the highest numerical score among over the road Class 8 trucks in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2005-2009 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction StudySM. 2009 study based on 2,492 total responses measuring opinions of principal maintainers for 4 manufacturers. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of those surveyed February-March, 2009. Your experiences may vary. jdpower.com.