Volvo begins production of VNR regional hauler in Virginia

Volvo Trucks North America has begun production of its new Volvo VNR regional hauler at the company’s New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Va. The redesigned VNR was first…

Clean truck adoption rises as fleets bet on natural gas, BEVs, renewable diesel

From the record surge in renewable diesel use and BEV registrations to a 50% spike in natural gas trucks in 2024 and growing hydrogen use, fleets are embracing diverse decarbonization…

Zero In on… Regenerative braking

Battery-powered electric trucks don’t carry an unlimited supply of energy. When the battery runs out, the truck stops. That’s why engineers do everything they can to squeeze every possible…

Looming emissions regulations will be costly for fleets

Now may not seem like a good time to be ordering new trucks. But come this time next year, you may wish you had placed an order before 2024 expired.

Volvo introduces CARB 24-compliant engine

Volvo Trucks North America has launched an engine that complies with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2024 Omnibus regulations that require a 75% reduction in…

On the Spot: All-new Volvo VNL’s safety, efficiency features

Leo Barros:  Hi, I’m Leo Barros with Keith here from Volvo. And we’re going to have a little look at the 860 cabin. So, just walk me through the…

Tobler and Sons first in Canada to order all-new Volvo VNL

Tobler and Sons, a family-owned logistics company, has become Volvo Trucks North America’s first customer in Canada to order the all-new VNL. It is adding two VNL 860s with…

Martin Brower adds 10 Volvo VNR EVs to service McDonald’s restaurants

Volvo Trucks North America customer Martin Brower, a supply chain solutions provider for global restaurant chains, is taking delivery of 10 additional Volvo VNR Electric vehicles that will support food…

Powertrain enhancements add to new Volvo VNL’s efficiency gains

Following the release of its new VNL in late January, Volvo has detailed improvements to its powertrain it says contribute to the fuel efficiency improvements of the all-new truck. The…

Calmont Truck Centre wins Volvo’s top Canadian dealership award

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) named Calmont Truck Centre as its 2023 Canadian Dealer Group of the Year. The group has two full-line dealerships in Calgary and Edmonton, serving Alberta…

Charging infrastructure delays temper rollouts of battery-electric trucks

The handful of orange trucks parked outside Velocity Truck Center are merely a sign of bigger things to come. Schneider has ordered 92 of these Freightliner eCascadias as it prepares…