Volvo Trucks is taking its industry-leading remote programming service to the next level with the introduction of unattended over-the-air software updates. This new capability is a unique advancement in the heavy-duty trucking industry, expanding how fleets manage software and helping keep vehicles up to date without interrupting operations.
“We are always striving to maximize our customers’ uptime, and this is an important milestone,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “Drivers will be able to start a software update, lock the truck and walk away, whether that’s for a break or at the end of the day, and return to an updated vehicle. It’s a simpler way for fleets to keep trucks current without interrupting operations.”
The new feature is possible thanks to Volvo Trucks' new, connected 24-volt platform in North America.
The rapid expansion of over-the-air updates has enabled more than 80% of connected Volvo trucks operating on the latest software and a 24% reduction in unplanned stops. These updates enable continuous improvements to critical systems such as engine performance, transmission, and battery management.
“While this type of functionality is becoming standard in the passenger car industry, its impact is significantly greater in trucking, where vehicles are in operation for eight to eleven hours a day. Any time saved directly translates into increased productivity for our customers,” said Voorhoeve.
Volvo Trucks completed about 16,000 over-the-air software updates in May, with systems capable of dispatching up to 10,000 updates per day across its connected fleet.
June 4, 2026
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Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in North America. Its Uptime Services commitment is delivered by a network of nearly 400 authorized dealers across North America and the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Every Volvo truck is assembled in the Volvo Trucks New River Valley manufacturing facility in Dublin, Virginia, which meets the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, 14001 standard for environmental care and holds a dual ISO 50001/Superior Energy Performance certification at the platinum level, indicating a sustained excellence in energy management. Volvo Trucks North America provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a full range of diesel, alternative-fuel and all-electric vehicles, and is part of the Volvo Trucks global organization.
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 2025 approximately 120,000 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.