Kicking up dust with Kenworth

July 24, 2017
Test driving Kenworth Truck Co. vocational models

Kenworth Truck Co. recently invited journalists to test drive five of its vocational trucks in Snoqualmie, WA, at the site of one of the most prestigious professional rally schools in the U.S.: a place known as "DirtFish" that is situated roughly 26 miles from Kenworth’s headquarters in Kirkland, WA. A century ago, it was the site of the Snoqualmie Lumber Co., later renamed Weyerhaeuser. (Photos: Neil Abt/Fleet Owner)

About the Author

Neil Abt

Neil Abt, editorial director at Fleet Owner, is a veteran journalist with over 20 years of reporting experience, including 15 years spent covering the trucking industry. A graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., he began his career covering sports for The Washington Post newspaper, followed by a position in the newsroom of America Online (AOL) and then both reporting and leadership roles at Transport Topics. Abt is based out of Portland, Oregon.

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