TEL places 400-truck order for Volvo VNL

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says one of the largest fleet leasing providers in the United States has placed a major order for its flagship longhaul truck. TEL, headquartered in Chattanooga,…

Volvo pushes connected truck tech with OTA updates, new trailer data link

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is accelerating the shift toward software-driven trucks, expanding automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates across its connected fleet while developing a new tractor-trailer connector designed to dramatically…

Volvo says analysis gives it top marks for resale value

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says an analysis using the independent platform VIP+ has shown its VNL gets the highest resale value related to comparable models in the United States.

Trucking Announcements: Leadership appointments at TFI International, VTNA, VIPAR

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions, and awards in the trucking industry. This week, TFI International announced it has promoted Christopher Traikos, Mike Hover, and Dan Leslie to executive vice president…

Highlight Motor Group adds 125 VNL 860s to fleet

Highlight Motor Group has taken delivery of 125 Volvo VNL 860 trucks, marking the largest Canadian order of the next-generation VNL to date. The trucks are now in service, supporting…

Volvo VNL passes pet safety evaluation

Volvo Trucks North America has passed what it says is the first pet safety evaluation conducted on a heavy-duty longhaul truck, the new Volvo VNL. The evaluation took place Dec.

Vancouver’s RR Plett Trucking easing into BEVs

While many of us stared at our computer screens watching, bemused, as Elon Musk unveiled his Tesla Semi, Trevor Plett’s wheels were already turning. That was Nov. 16, 2017. Just…

Volvo enhances pet safety, sees market sluggishness continuing through early ’26

Volvo’s dedication to safety has been extended to not just drivers, but drivers’ best friends. The truck maker announced a partnership with the Center for Pet Safety, which will promote…

Volvo tests new VNL in desert heat

After enduring -40°C Arctic testing in Alaska, Volvo Trucks’ all-new VNL is tested in the opposite extreme environment — the desert heat of up to 120°F…

Volvo surpasses 1 million connected trucks worldwide

Volvo Trucks says more than one million of its vehicles worldwide are now digitally connected, helping fleets and drivers work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. In North America alone, more…

Volvo tests VNL in chilly Alaska

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) subjected the Volvo VNL to cold weather testing in Fairbanks, Alaska, where temperatures routinely drop to -40°C. The goal was to ensure the truck delivers…

DB Schenker takes delivery of new VNLs with camera mirror systems

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) has landed its first sizeable order for new VNLs with fully integrated camera monitoring systems. DB Schenker ordered 20 new VNLs…

What is regenerative braking, and how do I get the most out of it?

Since electric trucks do not have an unlimited supply of energy onboard, everything possible is done to make them as energy-efficient as possible. This includes taking advantage of the resistive…

Volvo debuts all-new VNR regional haul truck

Volvo took the wraps off its new VNR regional haul truck at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, touting a 7.5% improvement in fuel economy and new safety offerings.

Volvo’s VNR Electric crosses 10-million mile mark

Volvo says its VNR Electric has exceeded 10 million miles (16 million km) of zero-tailpipe emission operations with customers. The company has deployed nearly 600 VNR Electrics in the U.S.