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, 2019Business, Technology
Volvo Debuts ‘Dynamic Steering’ in North America
Business, Technology
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, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment
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, 2018Business, Equipment
Volvo Reports Higher Quarterly Net Income, Revenue as North American Orders Soar
AB Volvo reported first-quarter net income and revenue increased despite supply chain constraints in North America’s surging truck market.
April 24, 2018Business, Technology
VTNA Offers Mobile App for Service Management
Volvo Trucks North America customers now can use the Volvo ASIST service management platform through a new mobile app.
March 2, 2018Business
VTNA Adds Certified Uptime Centers
Volvo Trucks North America reported its dealer network now includes more than 100 certified uptime centers to help maximize uptime through greater service bay availability and standardized processes that lead to expedited check-in and repair times.
February 20, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment
Volvo Prepares for Future of Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America views urban distribution and other pickup and delivery applications as the starting point for battery-powered electric trucks in North America, but Europe is the first market where its parent company will enter the segment.
January 23, 2018Business, Equipment
Class 8 Sales Jump 43% in December to Cap Strong 2017
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in December cleared 22,000 for the highest volume since mid-2015, WardsAuto.com reported, as analysts forecast higher volumes for the year ahead.
January 12, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Volvo Touts New Piston Design That Helps Enhance Fuel Efficiency
A new design in engine pistons is increasing fuel efficiency and reducing particulate matter in Volvo Trucks North America’s heavy-duty D11 and D13 engines.
June 29, 2017