Volvo VT 880 now running Canadian highways

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WINDSOR, Ont. — The first Volvo VT 880 has touched ground in Canada and it has created quite a stir, according to its owner.

Gary Oskaboose, an owner/operator with MacKinnon Transport was the first Canadian to take delivery of the VT 880. He makes a regular run to Vancouver and back from the Greater Toronto Area. The veteran driver said hw decided to "go all out, and with style," when purchasing the VT 880.

He says he’s pleased with the decision, noting it’s the best truck he’s driven in terms of ride quality. He also says it has attracted plenty of attention on the road and at truck stops.

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