# How Kenworth Became Synonymous With American Trucking

> It may sound unrealistic, but nearly every new heavy-duty, semi-truck (Class 8) sold in the United States (99. 9% of them, in fact) comes from just seven brands, which in turn are owned by only four companies.

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- **Published:** 2025-05-29
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #trucks #american #became #class #kenworth #semi #synonymous #trucking
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