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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2018

Volvo VNL 300 Available with Cummins Westport ISX12N Natural Gas Engine

The Volvo VNL 300 day cab is now available with the newest version of the Cummins Westport ISX12N Near Zero natural gas engine.

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Videosby StaffJuly 5, 2018

Volvo Trucks' Public Platooning Demonstration [Video]

On a North Carolina highway, Volvo Trucks put on a three-truck platooning test in collaboration with FedEx to demonstrate how the technology could handle every day situations.

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How Truck Platooning Could Help Reduce Crashes

Following too closely is a factor in 5% of truck crashes. Deborah Lockridge says reaction to her coverage of Volvo's platooning test illustrates why this is a problem. Can platooning technology help? More in the All That's Trucking blog.

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Photo Galleriesby Deborah LockridgeJune 27, 2018

Volvo/FedEx Truck Platooning Demo in Photos

Three Volvo tractors pulling twin trailers using FedEx Specs demonstrated truck platooning in North Carolina on June 27, automatically maintaining 1.5-second following distance. Deborah Lockridge was there and has these photos.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 27, 2018

Volvo Trucks, FedEx Demonstrate Truck Platooning in North Carolina

Volvo Trucks North America teamed up with FedEx and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority for an on-highway demonstration of its truck platooning technology on N.C. 540, the Triangle Expressway.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Volvo Trucks North America Names New President

Peter Voorhoeve has been appointed president of Volvo Trucks North America succeeding Goran Nyberg who left the company in April.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2018

Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden [Photos]

The Volvo Museum in Gothenburg Sweden houses some of the company's classic models, showing the long history of the Swedish car and truck maker.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 21, 2018

Quick Spin: Volvo FL Electric Truck

HDT's Jack Roberts gets behind the wheel of one of Volvo's new electric trucks in Sweden, as Volvo shows that electric truck technology is ready to go to work in some real-world fleet operations.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2018

TEC Equipment to Open 13th California Dealership

TEC Equipment has broken ground on a new full-service heavy-duty truck dealership in Dixon, Calif., scheduled to open in Fall 2019.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2018

Volvo Trucks Equips America's Road Team with New VNL 760

Volvo Trucks North America presented a new Volvo VNL 760 to representatives of the America’s Road Team program, reinforcing the truck maker’s support for the American Trucking Associations' safety outreach campaign.

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