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SEARCHVolvo Trucks North America has partnered with the Center for Pet Safety to promote safer, more comfortable travel for professional drivers and their pets.
The collaboration between Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety highlights the growing role of pets in drivers’ lives and the importance of in-cab comfort and safety.
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Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with the Center for Pet Safety to promote safer and more comfortable travel for commercial drivers who bring pets on the road.
Many professional drivers travel with their pets for companionship during long hauls. The new collaboration aims to provide information and resources to help drivers ensure their pets’ safety and comfort while on the job.
“For many long-haul drivers, their dog is their constant companion through every mile,” said Maddie Sullivan, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North America, in a news release.
“Safety is part of everything we design, and that extends to the people — and pets — sharing the road with us.”
As part of the initiative, experts from the Center for Pet Safety will visit the Volvo Customer Center in Dublin, Virginia, to review the new Volvo VNL long-haul model. Pet safety specialists will evaluate cab layouts, driver comfort, and climate-control systems to understand how the truck’s environment supports pets during travel.
The evaluation will include features such as the Volvo Parking Cooler and connected app capabilities that allow drivers to remotely monitor and adjust in-cab temperatures. These tools help maintain safe conditions for animals that may stay in the cab during short breaks in varying weather conditions.
“We’re pleased to collaborate with Volvo Trucks to focus on the needs of drivers traveling with pets,” said Lindsey Wolko, founder and CEO of the Center for Pet Safety. “Together, we can help drivers make informed decisions about pet travel safety and comfort.”
Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety are partnering to provide guidance and resources that help commercial drivers keep their pets safe on the road.
Photo: Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety will co-develop a digital resource on traveling safely with pets in commercial vehicles, scheduled for release on both organizations’ websites in early 2026.
The guide will include practical information for drivers, covering topics such as:
Proper in-cab restraint systems and placement
Health and wellness planning for pets on long trips
Tips for managing cabin temperature and air quality
A list of pet-safe rest areas nationwide
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