Volvo Trucks News & stories

Volvo Trucks has joined forces with building materials company Lafarge to launch the AccelerateHer initiative with the aim of accelerating women-owned truck operations in South Africa.

Manhattan Beer Distributors, a major New York City-based beer and beverage distributor, has placed an order for five Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks — the first zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric trucks to be deployed in Manhattan Beer Distributors’ fleet of more than 400 delivery trucks.

DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company, and Volvo Trucks are joining forces to electrify heavy truck transports. As a first step, DFDS will operate an all-electric truck to deliver parts to the Volvo truck factory near Gothenburg. The initiative marks a key step for building a fossil free supply chain for the Volvo Group.

At bulk transport and tanker specialists Nijhof-Wassink in the Netherlands, everything revolves around efficient transport. But that's not the whole picture. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is also deeply rooted in Nijhof-Wassink's DNA. This leads to a continuous balancing between load capacity, load efficiency and fuel and related CO2 savings. The combination of both the lightest possible equipment and the best aerodynamic features and options is crucial.

Volvo Trucks’ gas-powered Volvo FH LNG and Volvo FM LNG offer a way for companies working with regional and long-haul truck transports to make a smooth transition to more sustainable transport. They deliver the same performance as diesel trucks but with lower emissions and can run on 100% biofuel.

Volvo Trucks’ ground-breaking automated transmission celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2021. To this day, it continues to evolve and remains a benchmark for the industry. But what are the secrets behind its worldwide success?