Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric Class 8 vehicle in Southern California at its TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana.
June 18, 2020BusinessEquipment
Northwest Equipment Sales Adds First Washington State Location
Northwest Equipment Sales has opened a dealership in Burbank, Wash., that offers brands from Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America.
June 16, 2020BusinessTechnology
VTNA Encourages E-Commerce Use for Parts
Under the current COVID-19 working conditions, Volvo Trucks North America announced it is encouraging customers to utilize the Volvo Select Part Store, its e-commerce parts platform, and replace in-person transactions with online ordering and direct delivery.
April 24, 2020BusinessEquipment
VTNA, Fontaine Modification Partner on Day Cab
Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with Fontaine Modification Co. to offer its Auto Hauler 300 model, a day cab, at an unladen 94.5-inch height.
March 31, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics
Electric VNR Models to Hit Streets as VTNA, Partners Accelerate EV Program
FONTANA, Calif. — Volvo Trucks North America provided the first rides in its forthcoming electric VNR model, and its partners in the Volvo LIGHTS project provided an update on efforts underway to accelerate adoption of electric trucks during a Feb. 11 media event.
February 12, 2020BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
New Volvo Engine Offers Fuel Economy, Efficiency Gains
DUBLIN, Va. — The next generation of the 13-liter turbo compound engine from Volvo Trucks North America offers improved fuel economy over the current model, the company announced.
September 13, 2019BusinessTechnology
Volvo Debuts ‘Dynamic Steering’ in North America
DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America is introducing a steering system on its Class 8 trucks that the company said reduces steering force up to 85%, which it said can reduce driver fatigue and improve road safety.
September 12, 2019BusinessTechnology
VTNA, Trimble to Collaborate on Fleet Management, Maintenance
Volvo Trucks North America entered into a memorandum of understanding with Trimble Transportation Enterprise to develop future transportation management and fleet maintenance products and services.
November 13, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipment
VTNA Names Peter Voorhoeve President
Volvo Trucks North America appointed Peter Voorhoeve, currently CEO of Volvo Group Australia, as its president, effective Sept. 1.
June 26, 2018Business
VTNA Offers Online Customization of VNR, VNL Models
Volvo Trucks North America has made available an online configurator tool for customizing eight new models in its VNR and VNL series.
May 7, 2018