Vanguard Truck Centers has completed its Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer program at five locations – Phoenix, Ariz.; Atlanta, Ga. (Forest Park); Charlotte, N.C.; and Austin and Houston, Texas – to provide comprehensive sales and service support for customers’ electromobility journeys.
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Volvo Trucks Adds 11 New Certified EV Dealers
Volvo Trucks North America recently confirmed that 11 dealership locations in the U.S. and Canada have completed its vigorous sales and service training and facility upgrades needed to become Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealerships, marking significant progress toward the company’s commitment to advancing the electrification of the commercial trucking industry.
Read MoreVolvo Trucks Names 2022 Dealer Group of the Year Winners
Volvo Trucks North America named two of its North American dealers as U.S. and Canada Dealer Groups of the Year: Massachusetts-based Ballard Truck Center and Sheehan’s Truck Centre in Ontario.
Read MoreVolvo Trucks Names First Certified EV Dealer in British Columbia
Volvo Trucks North America expanded its certified electric vehicle (EV) dealer network into a third Canadian province to support continued market adoption of its Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric model.
Read MoreVolvo Trucks Constructing California Electrified Charging Corridor
Volvo Trucks North America announced that it is joining forces with Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center and Western Truck Center to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.
Read MoreVolvo CE Expands Parts Distribution Network in Western U.S.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has completed a 75,000-sq.-ft. expansion of its Reno, Nev., regional parts distribution center. The project, in conjunction with Volvo Group Service Market Logistics, increases floor space by 125% and brings parts closer to construction equipment customers with faster delivery times and reduced shipping costs.
Read MoreVolvo Trucks VNX Series Pack Power, Performance
Built specifically for heavy-haul trucking operations, Volvo Trucks North America’s VNX series packs the power and performance needed for demanding applications such as heavy equipment transport and long combination vehicles. It is the latest step in a revitalization of the Volvo North American product range, complementing the new VNR and VNL series for regional and long haul operations, which were…
Read MoreOnly Half of All Truck Drivers Use a Safety Belt
The safety belt doubles the chances of survival in a serious road accident. Nonetheless, half of all truck drivers choose not to use their safety belts. That is something that Volvo Trucks wants to change. “If more road users wore their safety belts, more than 7,000 lives would be saved every year in the EU alone. Professional drivers should serve…
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