Volvo Trucks North America named Vision Truck Group as the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada...
The Volvo Group and Pilot Company, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, have signed a Letter of Intent to develop a national, public charging network to support the scaling of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
Steering problems may or may not be caused by what seems like the obvious culprit – a steering gear that’s worn or leaking fluid. Here are some of the vehicle components that can cause steering problems...
To make sure that the locking mechanism can stand up to the rigors of the road, regular preventive maintenance (PM) is key.Here’s a quick step-by-step checklist to get you started...
The Vendor Direct Shipping program provides customers the opportunity to procure mobile and fixed charging hardware solutions directly from Volvo Trucks dealers when they purchase Volvo VNR Electric trucks...
Mack Trucks announced today that the Mack® LR and Mack TerraPro® models are available to order with the optional HAULMAXX EX suspension system, improving capability, uptime, and total cost of ownership...
Mack Trucks announced today the winners of the 2023 Mack Trucks Calendar Contest. Each of the winning entries will have a month to themselves in next year's Mack calendar...
Volvo Trucks North America upgrades I-Shift, the industry’s most advanced automated manual transmission with digital intelligence. I-Shift now offers a dual power take-off (PTO) that expands the efficiency benefits, transmission functionality and overall cost savings...
Mack Trucks today announced that the Mack Academy recently opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Illinois to better support battery-electric vehicle (BEV) training and provide dealers and customers with easier access to training in the central U.S...
Volvo Trucks North America announced today that the Volvo Trucks Academy opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, to expand access to battery-electric truck training in the central U.S...
Mack Trucks today launched its Electrify My Refuse Route Program, a unique campaign that rewards customers for sharing their refuse routes to prepare the fleet’s readiness for the Mack LR®Electric refuse vehicle...
Mack Trucks today announced the Sensata Technologies PreView multi-sensor collision warning system is now available for order on the Mack LR®, Mack LR Electric and Mack® TerraPro® models.
Mack Trucks recently introduced its Range Calculator for Electric Vehicles to help customers simulate real-world collection routes. This information allows customers to plan and build routes for the Mack LR® Electric refuse vehicle based on many route-specific variables...
Mack Trucks expanded its Mack® OneCall™ 24/7 roadside assistance service and support offered through the Mack Uptime Center to better serve customers who have an unplanned event...
Volvo Trucks North America adds to its track record of industry-first breakthroughs in powertrain innovation with the Volvo I-Torque. Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, I-Torque is designed to achieve best-in-class fuel efficiency, without compromising performance, drivability and productivity...
Mack Trucks expanded its vocational offering to medium-duty customers today, by announcing that the Allison 3000 RDS transmission is now available for order for the Mack® MD Series models. Mack made the announcement during the 2022 Work Truck Show, March 8-11, at the Indiana Convention Center.
Volvo Trucks North America announced the launch of an all-new service tracking feature to its Volvo Action Service roadside assistance program at the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) event this week...
Volvo Trucks North America is introducing two new innovative technology tools to support customers in successfully deploying Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 models into their fleet operations. The new route planning and connected technology tools are designed to help customers maximize performance capabilities and benefits of the zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric model...
Mack Trucks announced that the Mack® mDRIVE™ Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) now features a left and right dual Power Takeoff (PTO) option for highway and vocational customers, offering increased versatility for customers and bodybuilders.
Mack Trucks once again highlighted its commitment to the highway trucking segment by announcing that Mack® Predictive Cruise Control with Econo-Roll is now standard on Mack Anthem® and Mack Pinnacle™ models...
Fuel efficiency and a well-maintained truck go hand in hand – you don’t get one without the other. A proper maintenance plan is crucial to save money on fuel...
The journey continues, as the company announces that production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in Q2 2022 and features an up to 85% increased range, faster charging, and even more configurations for heavy-duty transport...
The highly anticipated Mack® LR Electric model, Mack Trucks’ first fully electric Class 8 vehicle, is now in serial production at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania...
A cold winter day isn’t anyone’s favorite time to troubleshoot a faulty heater. But the alternative – a cold cab and fogged up windshield – can’t be ignored for long. 6 Questions To Help Pinpoint Heater Trouble...
Mack Trucks founders John “Jack” and Augustus “Gus” Mack were recently inducted into the American Truck Historical Society’s (ATHS) new American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame (ATIL Hall of Fame) as part of its inaugural class...
Volvo Trucks North America’s customers and carrier partners, Watsontown Trucking Company and Camrett Logistics, have placed orders for their first Volvo VNR Electric trucks...
Volvo Trucks North America’s latest-generation D13 Turbo Compound engine is now standard on all VNL models, enhancing fuel efficiency and increasing revenue for customers, while also improving driver satisfaction...
The Volvo Trucks Customer Experience Center in Dublin, Virginia now offers its customers a full electromobility experience including a ride and drive in the Volvo VNR Electric, charging infrastructure demonstrations, training and components displays...
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in Canada this year, Mack Trucks demonstrated this week that it is well-positioned to support and grow its diverse customer base as a result of recent investments in technologies and services...
Mack Trucks announced today the new Mack® Premium Service Agreement, a comprehensive maintenance program that simplifies maintenance management and helps increase uptime, optimize vehicle safety and performance and improve cost of ownership for Mack Anthem®,Mack Pinnacle™, Mack Granite®,Mack TerraPro® and Mack LR customers...
The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, will be deployed on local logistics routes servicing the company’s New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly operations in Dublin, Virginia by end the end of 2021...
Volvo Trucks North America today delivered its first Class 8, battery-electric regional hauling truck on the East Coast to its customer Manhattan Beer Distributors...
Mack Trucks today hosted President Joe Biden at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Mack heavy-duty models for North America and export are assembled...
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced the Volvo Blue Contract service offering, a comprehensive maintenance program designed to improve uptime, assist in optimizing truck performance and simplify maintenance management for customers and dealers...
Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation of the SafetyDirect® Processor (SDP5™ Full) from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory-installed option on Volvo VNL, VNR and VHD models...
Mack Trucks announced today that the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack® LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs...
Attendees of WasteExpo 2021 will experience the Mack® LR Electric, Mack’s first refuse model with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain, firsthand during the show, June 28-30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center...
Mack Trucks displayed its range of Mack® Granite® models through an in-booth Augmented Reality (AR) experience at World of Concrete 2021, June 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center...
Mack Trucks announced today that it’s now offering a newly designed Mack Anthem® day cab roof fairing, offering customers increased fuel efficiency benefits and improved total cost of ownership...
Mack Trucks announced today that its all-new Mack® MD Series models now have special financing options available from Mack Financial Services (MFS) for customers in the U.S. and Canada...
Are you ready to put winter behind you? If so, it’s time to inspect and clean the condenser in every vehicle in your fleet. By doing so, you’ll be ensured that this vital component should work as expected during summer’s heat.
Volvo Trucks’ revolutionary I-Shift intelligent automated manual transmission celebrates 15 years in North America in 2021, and continues to set industry benchmarks for fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, safety and driver comfort...
Onboard technology from Lytx®, a leading provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, is now available on all model-year 2022 or newer Volvo trucks as a factory-installed option. The integration of this technology reinforces Volvo Trucks’ vision Towards Zero Accidents and commitment to offering the latest safety features for its customers...
Volvo Trucks expands its North American training footprint with the addition of a 9,600-square-foot location in Hayward, California, conveniently located near San Francisco. It is scheduled to open June 1...
As positive COVID-19 cases surge across Canada, there is an increased emphasis on solutions to stopping the virus and, naturally, renewed focus on some industries which are accused of disproportionally propelling its spread to other sectors of the economy. The Canadian Trucking Alliance is stating, unequivocally, that trucking – and truck drivers in particular – is not one of them...
The 25th anniversary of the Volvo VNL marks over a quarter century of definitive innovation from Volvo Trucks North America, raising standards of design, efficiency, performance and safety that have served as a road map for the heavy-duty trucking industry...
Mack Trucks announced today that the Mack® LR Electric model, the OEM’s first fully electric refuse vehicle, is eligible for multiple incentive packages in the U.S. and Canada...
The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, is now eligible for dozens of funding and incentive programs across North America...
With paperless processes and advanced management technology, the steadily growing Vision Truck Group dealership service operation is driving up efficiency and proficiency...
Mack® Command Steer, Mack’s highly anticipated active steering system that reduces driver fatigue, is now in production in Mack Granite® axle back models...
The Mack® mRIDE™ spring leaf over rubber block suspension, ideal for vocational customers needing improved stability and greater traction on jobsites, now offers additional weight savings for increased payload when paired with proprietary Mack axles...
With access to all Volvo Trucks parameter updates, customers can now optimize their vehicles’ operations without limitations. Parameter updates can be completed from virtually anywhere, enabling Volvo Trucks North America customers and their drivers to boost their uptime, efficiency and productivity...
Mack customers can now make unlimited parameter updates through the Mack®Over The Air (OTA) remote programming solution, improving uptime and simplifying the update process...
DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks...
The new enhancement to Remote Programming, as part of Volvo Trucks’ Remote Diagnostics bundle of Uptime Services, now allows operators to directly activate over-the-air system updates within minutes at the next convenient time and location...
Volvo Trucks North America has full confidence in the Volvo VNR Electric and is committed to making the transition to electric truck ownership smooth and seamless for its customers by offering special financing and insurance solutions through Volvo Financial Services (VFS), service and support bundles available for ease of ownership throughout the life cycle of the new truck model.
Volvo Trucks North America announced the commercial introduction and sales start of its zero tailpipe emission, battery-electric vehicle to the North American market. The Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric truck model has a scheduled production start of early 2021.
Mack Trucks has turned over the keys to its highly anticipated Mack®LR Electric demonstration model to New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officials, who will put it through rigorous, real-world trials...
Mack Trucks’ all-new Mack®MD Series of medium-duty vehicles is now in full production at Mack’s new Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Virginia...
Mack Trucks announced today that the all-new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks will be supported by Mack’s extensive body builder resources, ensuring the same unmatched level of support provided for its Class 8 vehicles...
As the trucking industry rises to meet the critical needs of society during the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, Mack Trucks continues to support its customers and dealers with strong parts availability...
Mack Trucks today introduced the Mack® S852, an 85,000-lb. GAW (gross axle weight) rating of its proprietary tandem drive axles. The new rating comes as Mack celebrates 120 years of drive axle design, engineering and manufacturing...
Mack Trucks is helping reduce the effects of the rigorous demands of the jobsite by bringing its highly advanced Mack® Command Steer active steering system to Mack Granite® axle back models...
Mack Trucks unveiled to the public for the first time its highly anticipated all-new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks during the Work Truck Show March 3-6 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis...
Mack Trucks today announced the launch of driver-activated Mack® Over The Air updates, enabling customers to activate their software updates on their own schedule 24/7 while also improving uptime...
The versatile Mack® Granite® model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a jobsite...
Mack Trucks today launched the all-new Mack® MD Series of medium-duty trucks, adding to its already robust product lineup to reach new customers and applications. Serial production of the Mack MD Series will begin in July 2020...
Halfway through their year-long test drives of Mack Anthem® models, two customers – Jamie Hagen, owner of Stratford, South Dakotabased Hell Bent Xpress, LLC, and Joel Morrow, senior driver and vice president for fleet equipment procurement at Ploger Transportation based in Norwalk, Ohio – are achieving outstanding fuel efficiency...
While there is much more ground to cover, women are now making up more and more of the industry demographic, challenging age-old stereotypes and making notable contributions across every link of the value chain...
Residential trash collection is not only a demanding truck application, but a dangerous one that requires high levels of versatility and maneuverability...
Safety is a primary concern for trucking companies. Protecting drivers and the motoring public is a serious responsibility that also has business implications...