Kenworth Hawaii recently celebrated the grand opening of its 14,500 sq.-ft. full-service dealership in Kailua-Kona. Meanwhile, remodeling on an 11,000 sq.-ft. parts and service location, 75 miles east in Hilo, is expected to be completed soon.
“By opening a Kenworth dealership group based here on the Islands, we’ve become more responsive to customers,” said Kevin Balog, dealer principal for Kenworth Hawaii. “We can offer a whole new level of service. With the growing complexity of powertrains, emission controls and diagnostics in trucks, Hawaiian truck owners and fleets need the continuing commitments and support local dealers can best offer with factory-training on the PACCAR powertrain and Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics.
The Kailua-Kona dealership, located at 74-567 Honokohau Street, offers customers two service bays, a 2,000 sq.-ft. parts display area, and 4,000 sq.-ft. parts warehouse. The dealership is easily accessible to major routes connecting Kailua-Kona with the rest of the island, has a large parking lot, and is just one block from the largest freight company on the Big Island.
Once remodeling is completed on the Kenworth Hawaii – Hilo location, that dealership will offer two service bays, a 3,600 sq.-ft. parts warehouse, 1,000 sq.-ft. parts display area, and comfortable drivers’ lounge. Kenworth Hawaii is investing $1 million worth of remodeling at both dealerships.
