Volvo Trucks North America announced an important milestone in the path to the wide-scale electrification of medium- and heavy-duty trucks via the expansion of public charging options for fleet operators. Working in collaboration with its Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact...
Volvo Trucks North America will continue to serve as the exclusive sponsor of the America's Road Team public outreach program in 2021. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, made the announcement today at the virtual American Trucking Associations...
Volvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Targeted Air Shed Grant Program is providing $20 million...
Volvo LIGHTS project partner NFI led Southern California freight movement fleets in a parade of low- and zero-emission trucks to commemorate the opening of the new Port of Long Beach bridge. Volvo Trucks North America’s Class 8 VNR Electric truck...
Volvo Trucks North America announced that third-party supply chain solutions provider NFI began piloting two Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project, becoming the third company to deploy its battery-electric...
Volvo Trucks North America is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, by recognizing the industry’s 3.5 million professional drivers for their role in transporting food, fuel, medications and other essential goods safely and on time, especially this...
Volvo Trucks North America dealership Vanguard Truck Centers has expanded its operations with the opening of a new location in Georgetown, Tex., which marks the eighth facility in Texas and the 19th overall for the dealer group across six...
The roll-out of the new Volvo Auto Hauler (VAH), a specialized solution for the auto transport industry, completes the design overhaul of the entire Volvo Trucks North America product portfolio. Auto transport is a niche industry that presents unique demands...
After a four week shutdown as a result of supply chain disruption, work has recommenced at the Volvo Group Australia’s Queensland based, Wacol factory, effective May 11. The 4-week temporary stand-down of VGA’s Group Trucks Operations facility was implemented due...
In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo Group Australia is announcing a temporary 4-week shutdown of the Wacol, Qld manufacturing plant. The closure is set to become effective 13 April, with work set to resume on 10 May. President...