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About Volvo Trucks in North America

Volvo Trucks is a division of Volvo Group — the Swedish industrial company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo has been manufacturing trucks since 1928. Volvo entered the North American market in 1981 when it acquired White Motor Company, gaining manufacturing facilities and a dealer network in the United States. In 2000, Volvo Group also acquired Mack Trucks, making Volvo Group one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in the world with two major North American truck brands.

All Volvo trucks for the North American market are manufactured at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Virginia — opened as a Volvo facility in 1996 when the VN Series launched. The plant assembles VNL, VNR, VHD, VNX, and VAH trucks and has been the backbone of Volvo’s North American production for nearly 30 years. Volvo Trucks North America is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Volvo Model Naming System

Volvo Engine History — North America

Volvo Safety Firsts in North America

Volvo has pioneered safety technology in the North American truck market across its 30-year history with the VN lineup. The original 1996 VN was the first commercial truck in North America to offer a standard driver front airbag. Volvo later introduced integrated side curtain airbags as standard equipment. The Volvo Dynamic Steering system — which provides active electronic steering assistance — was introduced to North America in the mid-2010s. Volvo’s collision mitigation system, lane departure warning, and driver alert systems have been available on North American trucks years ahead of regulatory requirements. This safety focus makes Volvo trucks among the most valued in fleet purchasing decisions.

Volvo North America Timeline

• 1928Volvo builds its first truck — the LV Series 1, a 2.0L four-cylinder producing 28 HP. 500 units sold in the first year.
• 1981Volvo acquires White Motor Company — gaining a North American manufacturing presence and dealer network. White-Volvo and White-GMC era begins.
• 1988WIA, WCA, and WG introduced — Volvo-branded conventional trucks combining White/Autocar heritage with Volvo engineering
• 1995White GMC trucks officially rebranded as Volvo — the WG becomes the first truck marketed under the Volvo name alone
• 1996VN Series launched — first Volvo designed and assembled in the U.S. at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Virginia. First North American truck with standard driver front airbag.
• 2000VN renamed VNL — revised hood, headlamps, and interior. VNM regional variant introduced. Volvo Group acquires Mack Trucks.
• 2002VHD vocational truck introduced — Volvo enters the severe duty dump, mixer, and construction market
• 20042nd generation VNL launched — updated styling, expanded engine options, improved driver environment
• 2013VAH auto hauler introduced — purpose-built low-profile tractor for car transporter operations
• 20184th generation VNL launched — most significant VNL redesign ever. VNR replaces VNM. VNX heavy haul introduced. Sets Guinness World Record.
• 2019D13 Turbo Compound engine introduced — up to 7.5% fuel economy improvement using exhaust energy recovery. Made standard on VNL 740/760/860 in 2021.
• 2020VNR Electric introduced — Volvo’s first battery-electric Class 8 truck for North American regional distribution markets
• 2021VNL celebrates 25th anniversary — integrated side curtain airbags become standard on all Volvo North American models. VHD receives major interior update.
• 20245th generation VNL launched — completely redesigned exterior and interior, new panoramic windshield on 860, updated safety systems