2011 VOLVO NEWS

10/17/2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award Winners Roehl Transport and Stagecoach Cartage & Distribution Exemplify Safety First Focus

Safety-centric company cultures and outstanding performance records earned Roehl Transport, Inc. and Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award.

10/17/2011 Volvo Trucks Continues Sponsorship of America’s Road Team in 2012

During the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition in Grapevine, Texas, Volvo Trucks today announced its ongoing support of America’s Road Team.

10/12/2011 Volvo #1 in #1 Engine Size Class

For the first time, 13-liter engines have become the number one choice of U.S. Class 8 truck customers.

9/21/2011 Revolutionary I-Shift Drives Volvo’s Fuel Efficiency Leadership

Volvo Trucks today announced a powertrain package for its VN series tractors aimed at reducing fuel consumption.

9/9/2011 Volvo Trucks Names Billings Vice President of U.S. Dealer Sales

In his new role, Terry Billings will lead an intensified focus on sales through the Volvo dealer network.

8/22/2011 Broadmeadow Named Volvo Trucks’ Vice President of National Accounts

Herb Broadmeadow was recently named vice president of national accounts for Volvo Trucks in North America.

8/15/2011 Volvo to Develop SuperTruck

Under a SuperTruck contract established with the U.S. Department of Energy, Volvo Technology of America, Inc. is scheduled to receive $19M in federal funding.

7/26/2011 Volvo Trucks Dealer Locator App Now Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Volvo Trucks’ Dealer Locator mobile app is the easiest way for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users to access Volvo Trucks dealer information on their mobile device.

7/14/2011 Volvo Trucks Adds Factory-Installed Natural Gas Option for VNM Daycab

Volvo Trucks is expanding its commitment to environmental care and energy security through the introduction of a natural gas-powered Volvo VNM daycab.

6/27/2011 Volvo Trucks Leads the Charge for Industrial Energy Savings

Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) manufacturing plant in Dublin, Va. reduced its energy intensity by nearly 30 percent in just one year, making it the first company to meet a 10-year challenge set by the U.S. Department of Energy.

6/1/2011 Growing Demand Drives Volvo to Begin Assembling I-Shift Transmission in U.S.

Volvo Trucks today announced a $7 million investment to bring assembly of the I-Shift transmission to the Hagerstown, MD, powertrain plant.

5/27/2011 Volvo Trucks Will Ride for Freedom During Memorial Day Events in Nation’s Capital

Volvo Trucks will once again send a commemorative truck to Washington, D.C. as part of the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom taking place during Memorial Day weekend.

5/25/2011 Volvo Trucks Presents Wilson Trucking with 500,000th Volvo Assembled in United States

Volvo Trucks today presented Wilson Trucking Corporation of Fishersville, Va. with the keys to a brand new Volvo VNL 300, the 500,000th Volvo truck assembled in the United States.

5/12/2011 Volvo Trucks Recognizes Top North American Parts Dealer of 2010

Volvo Trucks’ Parts Dealer of the Year award recognizes the accomplishments and performance of North America’s top parts organization.

4/28/2011 2011 VISTA Competition Recognizes North America’s Best Volvo Truck Technicians

Service technicians from Beaver Truck Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba captured first place at the 2011 Volvo Trucks North American VISTA competition.

4/21/2011 Volvo Trucks Names 2010 North American Dealers of the Year

Volvo Trucks in North America recently announced its 2010 Dealers of the Year for the U.S. and Canada.

3/31/2011 Volvo Trucks on a Roll in North America

Today at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ron Huibers, senior vice president – sales and marketing for Volvo Trucks in North America, presented an upbeat view of the company’s current and future prospects.

3/31/2011 Volvo Trucks Tells Customers: Get Ready for 8% Fuel Efficiency Improvement!

“Volvo Trucks continues to aggressively target areas to help lower our customers’ operating costs,” said Ron Huibers, Volvo Trucks senior vice president, sales and marketing.

3/30/2011 Volvo Trucks to Boost Production, Recall 700 Workers at New River Valley, VA, Plant

Volvo Trucks in North America today announced that in response to increased demand, the company will ramp up production at its New River Valley, VA, plant, and recall approximately 700 employees.

3/28/2011 Volvo Trucks North America and UAW Agree on Five-Year Contract

The new contract is effective March 17, 2011, and will expire on March 16, 2016.

3/7/2011 New Volvo Autohauler Helps Customers Maximize Capacity and Boost Efficiency

Volvo Trucks in North America introduces a new truck exclusively for the automobile transport business.

2/7/2011 Volvo Trucks Introduces Innovative Lightweight Fifth Wheel System

Volvo Trucks in North America now offers a new fifth wheel option, installed directly into a truck’s frame.

2/3/2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award Continues in 2011

Again this year, two fleets in North America will be recognized for their commitment to safety through the 2011 Volvo Trucks Safety Award. The honorees will each receive $25,000 to be used in their safety-related activities.

1/26/2011 Volvo Marks Milestone of 50,000 Trucks Made with Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology

Volvo Trucks North America celebrated the success of Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology with the delivery of the 50,000th VEST-equipped truck to Shamrock Foods of Phoenix.

1/17/2011 Volvo Trucks Brings Top Safety Technology to America’s Road Team

The America’s Road Team has an important new asset in its campaign for truck safety.

1/6/2011 Volvo Truck’s EPA 2010 Solution Exceeding Customer Expectations One-Year On

The most tested products in the history of Volvo Trucks North America, Volvo’s EPA’10 trucks with SCR can deliver a 5 percent or more fuel efficiency improvement and near-zero NOx and particulate emissions.