Volvo Trucks North America celebrated the success of Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology with the delivery of the 50,000th VEST-equipped truck to Shamrock Foods of Phoenix.


VEST is a full electronic stability program that assists the driver in maintaining control during emergency maneuvers and braking events, reducing the likelihood of a rollover or jackknife. Volvo made VEST standard equipment on all highway trucks in 2005.

To commemorate the event, company officials recently presented a plaque to Mark Engdahl, enterprise director for Shamrock Foods and Matt Miller, Shamrock's enterprise operations manager

"VEST represents an enormous advancement in truck safety," said Ron Huibers, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Volvo Trucks North America. "We're part of the first heavy-duty truck manufacturing group to make the technology standard in our products - and we did it because it's so important for the safety of truck drivers and the motoring public."

A nationally-ranked foodservice distributor, Shamrock sends refrigerated trucks to 10 states from distribution centers in Phoenix, Commerce City (Denver) and Albuquerque, N.M.

"VEST is something no driver should be without," said Miller. "It provides improved safety and peace of mind. Volvo's commitment to safety is one of the reasons we ordered 105 Volvo trucks this year. It means a lot to us that we are putting our drivers in trucks that are designed for safety as well as comfort and drivability."

The VEST system was developed by Volvo in partnership with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC.