ACT Expo 2017

Brian Lindgren
Research & Development Director
Kenworth Truck Company


Brian Lindgren serves as manager of research and development for Kenworth Truck Company. He assumed responsibility for the R&D team and Kenworth’s two R&D facilities in May, 2011. Lindgren began his career with PACCAR in 1977 as an engineer, and has held engineering positions at Peterbilt, Kenworth, and PACCAR International. He served as market segment manager and then as director of fleet sales, positions in which he served the North American vocational truck market. In his current role, Lindgren’s team conducts aerodynamic research, and studies ways to reduce fuel consumption through advanced driver assistance systems, reduced idling, alternative fuels and power plants, hybrids, and electric power. Lindgren holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Washington State.

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