2011 News Releases

Ron Huibers has been named President of North American Sales & Marketing.

In advance of the federal ban – effective Jan. 1, 2012 – on commercial drivers’ use of hand-held mobile devices while driving, Volvo Trucks in North America will now offer its Bluetooth-equipped radio as standard equipment on all VN and VHD models.

Safety-centric company cultures and outstanding performance records earned Roehl Transport, Inc. and Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award.

During the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition in Grapevine, Texas, Volvo Trucks today announced its ongoing support of America’s Road Team.

For the first time, 13-liter engines have become the number one choice of U.S. Class 8 truck customers, and no one sells more 13-liter engines – or 11-liter engines – in the U.S. than the Volvo Group.*

Volvo Trucks today announced a powertrain package for its VN series tractors aimed at reducing fuel consumption.

In his new role, Terry Billings will lead an intensified focus on sales through the Volvo dealer network.

Herb Broadmeadow was recently named vice president of national accounts for Volvo Trucks in North America.

Under a SuperTruck contract established with the U.S. Department of Energy, Volvo Technology of America, Inc. is scheduled to receive $19M in federal funding.

Volvo Trucks’ Dealer Locator mobile app is the easiest way for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users to access Volvo Trucks dealer information on their mobile device.