VTNA said it was awarded $21.7 million in federal and state grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage.
October 19, 2020Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
VTNA Awarded $21.7 Million in Grants to Deploy Electric Trucks
Business, Technology, Fuel
DHE Begins Pilot Project With Volvo Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America announced Dependable Highway Express received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet.
September 18, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment
VTNA Remains Aggressive on Future Despite Uncertainties
Volvo Trucks North America presented a business review, recapped two recently upgraded models and noted what it is doing at its customer center to stay connected amid social distancing and travel restrictions.
July 16, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment
Volvo Redesigns VAH Model for Auto Haulers
Volvo Trucks North America announced the rollout of the Volvo Auto Hauler, a specialized solution for the auto transport industry that completes the design overhaul of the VTNA product portfolio.
June 26, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment
VTNA Deploys First Electric Class 8 at SoCal Dealership
Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric Class 8 vehicle in Southern California at its TEC Equipment dealership in Fontana.
June 18, 2020Business, Equipment
Northwest Equipment Sales Adds First Washington State Location
Northwest Equipment Sales has opened a dealership in Burbank, Wash., that offers brands from Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America.
June 16, 2020Business, Technology
VTNA Encourages E-Commerce Use for Parts
Under the current COVID-19 working conditions, Volvo Trucks North America announced it is encouraging customers to utilize the Volvo Select Part Store, its e-commerce parts platform, and replace in-person transactions with online ordering and direct delivery.
April 24, 2020Business, Equipment
VTNA, Fontaine Modification Partner on Day Cab
Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with Fontaine Modification Co. to offer its Auto Hauler 300 model, a day cab, at an unladen 94.5-inch height.
March 31, 2020Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics
Electric VNR Models to Hit Streets as VTNA, Partners Accelerate EV Program
FONTANA, Calif. — Volvo Trucks North America provided the first rides in its forthcoming electric VNR model, and its partners in the Volvo LIGHTS project provided an update on efforts underway to accelerate adoption of electric trucks during a Feb. 11 media event.
February 12, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
New Volvo Engine Offers Fuel Economy, Efficiency Gains
DUBLIN, Va. — The next generation of the 13-liter turbo compound engine from Volvo Trucks North America offers improved fuel economy over the current model, the company announced.
September 13, 2019