Equipment Redesign of Volvo’s new VNL goes more than skin deep February 15, 2024 Whoever said all slippery trucks must be cast in the same mold? Volvo disproved that idea with the launch of its all-new VNL, a clean sheet design and radical departure…
Business Management Volvo closes books on mixed year, plans for strong market ahead February 14, 2024 Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) foresees a continuing strong truck market as fleets rush to buy in advance of costly EPA27 emissions standards. Magnus Koeck, vice-president, marketing and brand management…
Equipment Volvo rolls out VNL as platform for the future January 23, 2024 Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has unveiled its latest Class 8 Volvo VNL truck, which will serve as a platform for upcoming technologies including battery-electric, fuel cell, and internal combustion…
Equipment Driver’s seat choices dampen vibrations and save your back December 11, 2023 Who hasn’t twiddled away few idle seconds by repeatedly bending a paper clip back and forth until in breaks? It’s pretty hard to break it on the first try, but…
Equipment Volvo showcases futuristic SuperTruck 2 at MC&E October 23, 2023 Volvo Trucks drew a crowd to the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition with its futuristic SuperTruck 2, the fruits of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy…
Software, Trucks Volvo, Mack launch new Connect portals for fleet management October 18, 2023 Volvo and Mack have both launched new Connect portals designed to allow customers to more easily manage their fleet, including remote…
Sustainability Coke Canada Bottling says VNR Electric is it September 21, 2023 Coke Canada Bottling has unveiled its first Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a six-truck pilot project of electric vehicles in the Greater Montreal Area. The trucks mark the…
Equipment Linde Canada bringing LNG-powered Volvo FH to Canada for pilot project August 21, 2023 Linde Canada will import five Volvo FH cabover trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), and supply the related fueling infrastructure, in an exclusive one-time pilot project with the OEM.
Sustainability Research to push limits of Volvo electric trucks in extreme temperatures June 23, 2023 Volvo Trucks North America will test how its Class 8 VNR Electric performs in extreme temperatures through a project with the University of Minnesota, Murphy Logistics Solutions, and HEB…
Sustainability Volvo driving forward with batteries, hydrogen May 12, 2023 As battery-electric Class 8 trucks roll off assembly lines, Volvo Trucks North America president Peter Voorhoeve quickly refers to the 250 units that carry his company’s iron mark on the…
Equipment Sheehan’s Truck Centre named Canada’s top Volvo dealer March 7, 2023 Sheehan’s Truck Centre of Burlington, Ont., was named Volvo Trucks North America’s top Canadian dealer, recognizing achievements in sales targets, business growth, and customer satisfaction. Ballard Truck Center in Massachusetts…
Equipment Journalists honor Volvo I-Torque with Technical Achievement Award March 1, 2023 Volvo’s I-Torque Powertrain has secured the Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award from North American Truck Writers – a committee that includes transportation and logistics reporters and editors from across Canada…
Technology Volvo, Mack introduce virtually ‘all in’ service contracts March 1, 2023 Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are introducing a new model to truck ownership and maintenance that will ensure trucks are better maintained based on their actual needs, at…
Equipment More over-the-air updates from Mack, Volvo March 1, 2023 Mack and Volvo have greatly increased the number of updates fleet owners can complete over the air. They’ve been offering over-the-air (OTA) updates since 2018, but initially only focusing on…
Equipment 25 Volvo dealers now EV-certified February 21, 2023 Volvo Trucks North American (VTNA) is celebrating a milestone as its 25th dealer has achieved electric vehicle certification. EV-certified dealers can sell and support VNR Electric trucks, having achieved high…