Volvo Group North America Press releases

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.

As part of a larger global industrial footprint investment to support growing customer demand, Volvo Construction Equipment will begin producing crawler excavators and large wheel loaders in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

As the Director of Insurance Services and Solutions at Volvo Financial Services, I've seen firsthand how crucial it is for customers to feel confident and secure in their equipment investments. Acquiring new heavy equipment is a significant step, and ensuring those assets are properly protected through insurance is critical.

Volvo Trucks North America’s new truck model – the all-new Volvo VNL - has earned the 2025 Red Dot Award for Product Design in the commercial vehicles category – a prestigious international honor recognizing excellence in design.