Volvo Starts Factory Production of All-New VNR Regional Truck

Production begins less than a year after Volvo unveiled its new regional-haul VNR.

February 17, 2026

Photo of Volvo VNR pulling a trailer into building — The first Volvo VNR units rolled off the assembly line in February and will be delivered to Clayton, a national single-family homebuilder.
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Volvo Trucks North America

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Volvo Trucks North America has started production of its new regional hauler, the all-new Volvo VNR, at its New River Valley assembly plant in Dublin, Virginia.

Unveiled in March 2025, with order books opening six months later, the all-new Volvo VNR may have kept the VNR name, but 90% of it was new compared to the legacy model.

“The Volvo VNR is purpose-built for navigating congested city streets, distribution centers, and urban routes where visibility, precision, and agility are critical,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.

The first units rolled off the assembly line in February 2026 and will be delivered to Clayton, a national single-family homebuilder.

Photo of factory worker assembling door on Volvo VNR truck — The all-new Volvo VNR is assembled at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley Plant, where all Volvo trucks for the North American market are built.
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Volvo Trucks North America

U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce

The all-new Volvo VNR is assembled at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley Plant, where all Volvo trucks for the North American market are built.

The Virginia facility is the company’s largest manufacturing site globally and plays a central role in its U.S. operations.

Volvo recently invested $400 million in major upgrades at the plant, including a new 350,000-square-foot facility for cab welding along with upgraded paint and material flow systems.

Photo of worker leaning over deck plate behind cab while assembling new Volvo VNR — The 2.3-million-square-foot New River Valley assembly plant, located on 566 acres in Dublin, Virginia, is the largest Volvo truck manufacturing facility in the world.
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More About the All-New Volvo VNR

The truck offers better forward visibility than the previous model, enabled by a sloped hood design and a larger panoramic windshield. It also incorporates safety innovations such as integrated side curtain airbags.

The new VNR delivers up to a 7.5% improvement in fuel economy compared with the legacy model, driven by enhanced aerodynamics, advanced powertrain features, and idle-shutdown systems.

It features a tighter turning radius that makes it well-suited for navigating congested city streets, distribution centers, and urban routes.

The start of production of the Volvo VNR follows the launch of Volvo Trucks’ all-new long-haul Volvo VNL.

All-new Volvo VNR facts:

Delivers up to a 7.5% increase in fuel efficiency compared to the legacy model.
Offers a tighter turning radius for improved maneuverability in regional and urban environments.
Available with the Volvo Active Safety Platform with Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus.
Available with a Camera Monitor System option that provides superior visibility compared to traditional mirrors.
Provides multiple axle options, including Adaptive Loading, Electronically Controlled Suspension, and Global Rear Air Suspension.
Available in a variety of Class 8 configurations, including 4x2, 6x2, and 6x4 tractors, as well as straight trucks with multiple body types.
Built on a 24-volt electrical architecture to support advanced safety and connectivity features.
Engine ratings include the VGT engine, ranging from 405-455 HP and 1450-1850 lb-ft of torque, and the D13 Turbo Compound engine, which uses a waste heat recovery system to capture lost energy. Two additional low-NOx engine ratings are available for the D13.