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The Volvo VNL 860s will add to Highlight Motor Group’s existing fleet, which is active in long-distance operations across North America.
Safety and driver comfort were central to Highlight’s decision to choose Volvo, especially as the industry faces challenges with driver recruitment and retention. The company refreshes vehicles every four to five years, maintaining one of the youngest fleets in the industry, with the majority of its trucks being Volvo models.
“Highlight Motor Group has been a strong long-term partner to Volvo Trucks, and this order is a clear demonstration of their commitment to safety, efficiency, and their drivers,” said Matthew Blackman, Managing Director, Canada, Volvo Trucks North America.
The all-new Volvo VNL for long-haul was engineered for optimal fuel efficiency, delivering up to a 10 percent improvement over the previous model through advanced aerodynamics and powertrain refinements. The truck features hundreds of new enhancements to boost productivity, profitability, safety and sustainability for trucking companies. While also transforming the driver experience with noticeable design improvements that make life on the road easier and better.
The advanced safety features of Volvo VNL 860 include Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus, lane keep support, pedestrian detection, and automated emergency braking.
In 2025, the Volvo VNL was awarded the Red Dot Award for Product Design in the commercial vehicles category.
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Helena Lind
Media Relations Director, Volvo Trucks
Email: helena.lind@volvo.com
Tel: +46 765 53 62 57
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Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 12 countries across the globe. In 2024, approximately 134,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks’ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.