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Equipment

Watch: Volvo truck platooning system takes to a public highway

Following up on Wednesday’s coverage of Volvo’s demonstration of its three-truck platooning system, here’s a video featuring Volvo engineers discussing how the system works and its benefits, along with a little footage of the trucks platooning down North Carolina’s Highway 540.

June 28, 2018

Business

Volvo deploys truck platooning demo on designated autonomy testing highway in N.C.

Volvo’s platooning technology relies on vehicle-to-vehicle communication and advanced driver assist systems (like active braking and advanced cruise control) to enter into a platoon, with the trucks and trailers spaced 1.5 seconds apart — about 120 feet at 60 mph.

June 27, 2018

Business

EPA asked to investigate alleged improper contact between EPA staffers, Volvo on glider kit regs

This is the latest development in the ongoing debate over whether the EPA should strip Obama-era emissions regulations placed on glider kit trucks. More here.

June 27, 2018

Equipment

Luxury old and new: Test driving Volvo’s new VNL

Volvo has made inroads with owner-operators with the roomy comforts and drivability of its VNL 780, but the truck maker is hoping a new super-luxury model will open even more doors.

September 15, 2017

Equipment

Volvo introduces new long-haul tractor, makes driver assist system standard

Volvo Trucks North America on Tuesday unveiled its new VNL tractor, the first major overhaul of its flagship long-haul model since the VN model was introduced in 1996. The company has also made its Advanced Driver Assist System standard on all VNL and VNR models.

July 11, 2017

Custom Rigs

Volvo, Mack unveil new ‘Ride for Freedom’ trucks

Volvo’s VNR 640 decked out with a patriotic paint scheme honoring all branches of the U.S. military and Mack’s custom Jack Mack were unveiled for the annual Ride for Freedom in Washington, D.C.

May 27, 2017

Business

Volvo introduces new tractor aimed at regional market

Volvo Trucks on Thursday in Montreal rolled out the company’s first new production model tractor since the VN Series debuted 15 years ago. The VNR will be available in three models: daycab, 42-inch flat roof sleeper and 61-inch mid-roof sleeper.

April 20, 2017

Business

Mack, Volvo announce over-the-air system updates for new models

Mack, Volvo, Stoughton Trailers and more are some of the latest equipment and technology companies to make announcements at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council’s annual conference, which is ongoing in Nashville through Thursday.

March 1, 2017

Business

Volvo recalling thousands of trucks for potential braking problem

In total, Volvo is recalling 6,271 trucks manufactured between April 11, 2012, and Sept. 30, 2016. Affected models include certain 2013-2017 VNL, VNM and VNX trucks.

January 12, 2017

Life

Keep track of appointments with 2017 trucking calendars

Calendars featuring Kenworth, Peterbilt and Volvo trucks are available.

December 15, 2016

Business

DOT: All of the nearly 16,000 recalled Volvo trucks have been accounted for

All of the nearly 16,000 Volvo trucks recalled earlier this year have been accounted for, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

October 31, 2016

Business

ATA names 33 drivers finalists for America’s Road Team

A panel of industry officials and trucking news media will judge the drivers on their knowledge of the industry, dedication to safety, ability to communicate the industry’s messages and their overall safe driving record.

October 25, 2016