Volvo Group North America Press releases

GREENSBORO, NC (September 3, 2025) – Mack Trucks has now opened and begun taking customer orders for the all-new Mack Anthem®, a completely redesigned truck built for applications that require enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and industry-leading driver comfort and safety features.

Customer Pilot Program Achieves 100% Satisfaction Rate

Volvo Trucks North America customer Averitt Express, one of the nation’s leading freight transportation and supply chain management providers, has placed an order for 264 new Volvo VNL 860s. The deal marks one of the largest single orders for the new flagship sleeper model in North America to date.

GREENSBORO, NC (August 20, 2025) – Mack Trucks today announced the start of production for the all-new Mack Pioneer™ at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) manufacturing facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania. The revolutionary highway truck, unveiled in April 2025, represents the most significant advancement in Mack’s long-haul offerings, combining unprecedented aerodynamic performance, driver comfort and fuel efficiency.

Volvo Trucks North America customer Verspeeten Cartage, a third-generation, family-owned carrier based in Ontario, Canada, has taken delivery of the all-new Volvo VNL 300. With a 100% Volvo fleet of 75 trucks, Verspeeten continues to invest in equipment that delivers on its core values of safety, fuel efficiency, and exceptional driver comfort, while extending a trusted partnership that spans more than 30 years.

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.