Kenworth debuts 2 interior color schemes, cab amenities: TT Equipment

October 29, 2026

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Kenworth debuts 2 interior color schemes, cab amenities

Kenworth unveiled an interior redesign for four of the truck maker’s diesel models and two battery-electric models Oct. 26. Read more…

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Volvo limits 2027 truck order slots in North America

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Missouri to raise speed limits to 75 mph on some interstates

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Wyoming sets Teton Pass safety rules for trucks, RVs

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