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The Volvo VNL 860 77-inch high-roof sleeper, featuring the Ultimate interior and exterior trim packages, will be showcased in the Volvo Trucks North America booth #901 at TMC in Nashville, March 10-13, 2025.
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Volvo Trucks North America is set to unveil its all-new Volvo VNR in the Music City. The official launch of the new regional-haul Class 8 truck will come during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, place March 10-13 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Volvo said it intends for the VNR launch to be a highlight for TMC attendees, taking place immediately following the exhibition hall opening Monday evening.
The unveiling and press conference will be live streamed at volvotrucks.us.
Hosted by Magnus Koeck, vice president of strategy, marketing, and brand management, the press conference will feature insights from Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve as well as Magnus Gustafson, vice president of connected services.
The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the all-new Volvo VNR and Volvo's latest advancements in connectivity and AI-driven preventive maintenance contracts.
The truck is designed to set new standards for maneuverability and connectivity for regional and local haul fleets, according to the OEM.
Volvo Trucks’ booth will also feature the OEM’s premier long-haul truck, the all-new Volvo VNL 860 high-roof sleeper, which was launched last year. And the TMC booth will showcasing other Volvo offerings to help trucking companies improve safety, driver productivity, fuel efficiency, uptime and connectivity.
Volvo Trucks North America has also launched its Volvo Configurator tool. This is an interactive online platform that lets customers build their ideal VNL or VNR truck using Volvo’s packaging offerings.
This tool is designed to streamline the spec’ing process for customers and dealers, making it easier to customize and visualize different trim levels and cab options.
Comprehensive packaging selections include interior and exterior trim levels, safety, powertrain, technology, and amenities.
Certified Volvo dealers will use the Connected Vehicle Analytics tool to help customers select the optimal powertrain package, enhancing fuel efficiency and operational performance.
Volvo said this packaging approach simplifies the configuration and ordering process to tailor each truck to meet the unique needs of its operator.
Additional news will be announced at the Volvo Trucks’ press conference on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:30 pm CST in the Volvo Trucks booth (#901) at TMC.
In addition, the OEM will have subject matter experts on hand at its booth during the entire show to guide visitors through the configurator tool as well as well as the Volvo Connect portal.
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