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The Volvo Group announced today that it will invest $37.7 million to open a new 115,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Tacoma, Washington, to better support its Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction Equipment dealers in North America. The facility will employ about 20 people and is key to optimizing parts delivery and expanding coverage to dealers in the Northwest United States and Western Canada.

Volvo Group North America is continuing its ongoing partnership with the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum in Greensboro, North Carolina , by donating an all -new Volvo VNL 840 to be featured in a permanent interactive display. The VNL 840 was unveiled during a ceremony today at the museum

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GREENSBORO, NC (Nov. 24, 2025) –Mack Trucks today announced that Wayne Smith Farms and Cooley Transport/Maloney Leasing have taken delivery of the first all-new Mack Pioneer™ trucks in the United States through Mack dealer Tri-State Truck Centers. Wayne Smith Farms purchased six 76-inch sleeper models from Tri-State’s North Little Rock, Arkansas, location, while Cooley Transport acquired four 76-inch sleepers from the Tupelo, Mississippi, location, with four additional units on order. The deliveries mark a significant milestone as the all-new Pioneer, Mack’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to date, begins reaching American customers.

ALLENTOWN, PA (Nov. 17, 2025) – Mack Trucks recently was awarded with a Milestone Award from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce for celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025. The award was presented during the Lehigh Valley Chamber’s annual meeting at Windham Creek Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

South Dakota-based TranSource Truck & Equipment, Inc. (“TranSource”) is expanding into Montana, Wyoming and western Nebraska as the exclusive Volvo Construction Equipment dealer.

Those in the Shippensburg, Pa., area can visit the company’s campus to see displays created by employees; fans can vote online for their favorites — all to support area nonprofits

Volvo Trucks North America’s all-new Volvo VNL keeps turning heads. This next-generation model has taken home another major design honor — a Silver Award in the Automotive & Transportation category of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

Did you know that more than 60% of all truck drivers are pet owners and nearly 40% bring their pets on the road?1 Now, Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with the Center for Pet Safety to promote safer, more comfortable travel for commercial drivers and their four-legged companions.

Volvo Trucks North America continues to lead the transition to electromobility, with more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks now operating across the United States and Canada. Together, these vehicles have logged more than 20 million zero-tailpipe-emission miles, eliminating an estimated 34,000 metric tons of CO₂—the equivalent of taking more than 7,000 passenger cars off the road for a full year.

Volvo Trucks North America announced its continued sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations’ America’s Road Team for 2026, marking the company’s 24th consecutive year as this prestigious program’s exclusive sponsor. The announcement was made during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, held in San Diego, California, reflecting Volvo Trucks’ shared commitment with the America’s Road Team to advancing highway safety, elevating the image of the trucking industry, and inspiring future generations of professional drivers.

GREENSBORO, NC (Oct. 29, 2025)

SAN DIEGO, CA (Oct. 27, 2025) – In an effort to reinforce its commitment to highway safety, Mack Trucks today turned over keys to an all-new Mack Pioneer™ model to the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Share the Road drivers and announced Mack will again support the program, marking its 25th consecutive year of sponsorship.

Next-Generation Truck on Display in San Diego Features Enhanced Maneuverability, 10% Fuel Efficiency Improvement and Industry-Leading Comfort

Volvo Trucks North America will showcase its industry leadership and commitment to safety and customer success, safety and performance at the American Trucking Associations’ 2025 Management Conference & Exhibition (ATA MCE), October 25–28 at the San Diego Convention Center. Visitors can engage with Volvo Trucks’ experts in booth #13123 and attend the company’s press conference on Sunday, October 26, from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

GREENSBORO, NC (Oct. 20, 2025) – Mack Trucks is spotlighting its all-new Mack Anthem® at the 2025 American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E), Oct. 25-28, at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California. This is the first public reveal of the new Anthem since its introduction in June 2025.

GREENSBORO, NC (Oct. 16, 2025) – Mack Trucks today announced that Imperial Dade Canada took delivery of the first Mack Pioneer™ in Canada through longtime Mack dealer Vision Truck Group. The delivery marks a significant milestone as the all-new Pioneer, Mack’s most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to-date, begins reaching Canadian customers.

GREENSBORO, NC (Oct. 14, 2025) – Mack Trucks today announced that its dealer TransWestern Truck Centres relocated and opened a new full-service facility in Southeast Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The investment in the new location will improve serviceability and operational efficiency.

Volvo Group subsidiary Volvo Trucks North America today presented an all-new Volvo VNL 860 to Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), the Commonwealth of Virginia's official body to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and U.S. independence. Volvo Trucks is loaning the fully equipped truck to tow the Commission’s mobile museum “Out of Many, One,” a traveling immersive exhibit highlighting Virginia’s central role in the American Revolution through interactive storytelling, education, and community engagement.

Volvo Trucks North America announced that integrated side curtain airbags will now be standard equipment on new Volvo truck models built for the North American market. This marks another industry first for Volvo Trucks. Volvo Trucks introduced the driver front airbag in 1996 with the launch of the VN model and made it standard equipment going forward.

Volvo Trucks North America officially opened orders for the all-new Volvo VNR, a Class 8 truck designed for regional and urban haul. The new VNR delivers greater fuel efficiency, safety and connectivity. The truck is now available for order at Volvo Trucks dealerships across the U.S. and Canada, with production on track to begin in February 2026 at the New River Valley Plant in Virginia.

Two Purpose-Built Trucks Offer Customers Unprecedented Choices

Customers Can Digitally Customize the Versatile New Truck with Comprehensive Configuration Options for Day Cab and Sleeper Applications

After braving minus-40-degree Arctic conditions in Alaska, Volvo Trucks’ new flagship model, the all-new Volvo VNL, is now proving its endurance under the opposite extreme – the desert heat of 120 degrees on the toughest routes in North America.

Volvo Trucks North America is now offering Load Finder, a service that helps carriers streamline logistics operations and turn empty miles into revenue. Unlike other load boards that require costly subscriptions, Load Finder is available at no cost to Volvo customers and is especially valuable for new carriers entering the freight market or established fleets looking to help maximize paid miles and support more efficient freight movement.

Volvo Trucks has reached a major milestone: more than one million trucks worldwide are now digitally connected, helping fleets and drivers work smarter and safer on the road. In North America alone, more than 218,000 connected trucks are deployed in customer operations, representing one in five of all Volvo trucks on the continent.

Mack Trucks' Remanufacturing Division Marks Golden Anniversary While Supporting Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy

As a leading force in the development of sustainable transportation solutions, Volvo Group this year is celebrating 80 years of remanufacturing components for its on-road, off-road and marine applications. The remanufacturing program, which launched in 1945 in Köping, Sweden, is supported in North America today by operations in Middletown, Pennsylvania and Charlotte, North Carolina.

GREENSBORO, NC (September 3, 2025) – Mack Trucks has now opened and begun taking customer orders for the all-new Mack Anthem®, a completely redesigned truck built for applications that require enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and industry-leading driver comfort and safety features.

Customer Pilot Program Achieves 100% Satisfaction Rate

Volvo Trucks North America customer Averitt Express, one of the nation’s leading freight transportation and supply chain management providers, has placed an order for 264 new Volvo VNL 860s. The deal marks one of the largest single orders for the new flagship sleeper model in North America to date.

GREENSBORO, NC (August 20, 2025) – Mack Trucks today announced the start of production for the all-new Mack Pioneer™ at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) manufacturing facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania. The revolutionary highway truck, unveiled in April 2025, represents the most significant advancement in Mack’s long-haul offerings, combining unprecedented aerodynamic performance, driver comfort and fuel efficiency.

Volvo Trucks North America customer Verspeeten Cartage, a third-generation, family-owned carrier based in Ontario, Canada, has taken delivery of the all-new Volvo VNL 300. With a 100% Volvo fleet of 75 trucks, Verspeeten continues to invest in equipment that delivers on its core values of safety, fuel efficiency, and exceptional driver comfort, while extending a trusted partnership that spans more than 30 years.

GREENSBORO, NC (Aug. 15, 2025)

ALLENTOWN, PA (August 11, 2025) – Mack Defense has been awarded a new five-year contract to continue production of the U.S. Army’s M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT) for up to 450 trucks with a total contract value up to $221.8 million. This new agreement follows the successful fulfillment of the initial contract awarded in 2018 and comes after the company recently celebrated the production of its 500th M917A3 HDT in March 2025.

Industry Professionals Praise New Highway Truck’s Comfort, Performance and Advanced Technology During Ride-and-Drive Event

Volvo Group subsidiary Mack Trucks presented a new Mack® LR Electric refuse truck to Royal Waste Services, Inc., a Waste Connections subsidiary operating in New York City that provides sustainable waste reduction strategies and recycling programs. The truck is the first of nine electric vehicles the Volvo Group will deliver as part of the Bronx is Breathing: Reimagining a Cleaner Hunts Point project.

Zero-Emission Mack LR Electric Supports Clean Transportation Goals in Hunts Point

Volvo Penta recently hosted its Industrial Distributor Meeting, bringing together partners from across North America to align on strategic priorities as well as recognize top-performing distributors.

Proprietary Collision Mitigation and Driver Assistance Technology Marks Significant Advancement in Trucking Safety

Cold weather testing in Alaska ensures reliability for drivers everywhere

Comprehensive Passive and Active Safety Systems Bring Automotive-Grade Protection to Heavy-Duty Trucking

Volvo Financial Services (VFS) Canada recently announced a plan to relocate its offices from Aurora, Ontario, to Mississauga, Ontario, where other Volvo Group Canada companies are based. The move will strengthen collaboration between VFS and Volvo Group colleagues in support of customers and dealers across Canada.

Each year in North America about 500,000 crashes involve heavy-duty trucks.* To help avoid accidents, Volvo Trucks is leading the way to protect drivers and other road users.

Next-Generation Truck Offers Enhanced Maneuverability, 10% Fuel Efficiency Improvement and Industry-Leading Comfort for Regional Operations

Volvo CE leaders recently presented Wood’s CRW with its top two dealer awards. Left to right: Agako Nouch, Head of Sales Development, Volvo CE; Andre Parent, Vice President, Earthmoving Division and Chris Palmer, President, Wood’s CRW; Scott Young, Head of Region North America, Volvo CE.

GREENSBORO, NC (June 18, 2025) – Mack Trucks is elevating the standard for driver comfort with its all-new Mack Pioneer™, featuring an array of premium amenities designed to enhance life on the road. The innovative comfort features, developed through extensive driver feedback and real-world testing, create an optimal environment that transforms the daily experience of professional drivers. “When you consider that professional drivers spend 150 hours per month in their trucks, it becomes clear that the cabin isn’t just a workplace; it’s a home away from home,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “The Pioneer’s comfort innovations recognize this reality, delivering premium amenities and thoughtful design that transform how drivers experience life on the road. Our mission when starting design of the Mack Pioneer was to build the truck that drivers deserve."

The Volvo Group announced that effective June 30, Richard Simons has been named Senior Vice President – Aftermarket Parts Sales for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks. Simons has 30 years of experience in the commercial transportation industry, and has held senior parts, service and remarketing positions with leading original equipment manufacturers.

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Volvo Trucks North America customer Silchuk Transport has deployed 80 of the all-new Volvo VNL 860s in its long-haul fleet with the goal of enhancing fleet safety, reducing fuel costs, and improving driver recruitment and retention. This is the largest truck order that the company has ever placed. Silchuk Transport is a family-owned and operated carrier that primarily runs routes from the Northeast to the Midwest and coast to coast, making fuel efficiency and driver comfort critical priorities.