Mack Adds 270 Workers in Pennsylvania as Truck Orders Jump 95%
Lehigh Valley plant now runs 2,800 employees after spring 2025 layoffs. Class 8 retail sales up 30% in September.
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Volvo completes rollout of unattended software updates across North America
Drivers can start updates during breaks and leave the truck while software installs, eliminating service-center visits for routine programming.
Class 8 Truck Development Takes Five to Eight Years From Sketch to Street
OEMs run climate tests, customer validation, and compliance certification in parallel while juggling multiple model programs at once.
Volvo VNL Autonomous Runs Dallas-Houston Route With No Driver Onboard
AVI-SPL launched commercial autonomous freight operations in June 2026 using Volvo's self-driving VNL and Aurora's TMS. Safety drivers come out Q1 2027.
Mack and Volvo Issue Do-Not-Drive Recall for Wheel-Off Risk
Owners of 2026-2027 Mack Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle, Pioneer and Volvo VAH, VN, VHD, VNL, VNR units told not to operate trucks until remedy is performed.
Volvo's Monterrey Plant Builds First Test Trucks for U.S. Market
New Mexico facility will produce both Volvo VNL and Mack Anthem models, adding capacity to U.S. output as nearshoring accelerates.
Volvo's 2027 D13 engine cuts NOx, adds engine brake power
New electrical architecture and aftertreatment design hit EPA27 NOx targets while maintaining fuel economy and boosting retarder performance.
What NASCAR Mechanics Teach Truck Shop Supervisors
Daimler, Mack, and Volvo cluster near Charlotte for the same reason NASCAR teams do: a deep bench of technicians trained to diagnose fast and fix faster.
Volvo VNR Electric Gets Mechanical PTO, What It Powers
Volvo Trucks North America launched a mechanical electric power takeoff for the VNR Electric tractor at ACT Expo 2026, opening the Class 8 EV to dump, mixer,…
Volvo VNR Redesign Sharpens Visibility and Maneuverability for Regional Haul
Flatter hood and tighter turning radius target urban delivery and frequent-stop routes: test drive confirms cabover-like sightlines.
Does the 2026 Volvo VNR Deliver Measurable Safety Gains Over Prior Gen?
Volvo showcased the redesigned VNR at its Virginia Customer Center, claiming it's the safest regional hauler the OEM has built. We look at what's new in the…
Volvo Raises 2026 Europe Heavy-Duty Truck Forecast to 310,000 Units
Swedish OEM lifts full-year outlook after order intake climbs in Q1: no North American production or spec impact disclosed.