Our History

Driving Progress for Decades

1959

Volvo invents the 3-point safety harness. Rather than holding the patent, this revolutionary safety technology is offered to the world.

1983

Volvo introduces the first fully integrated sleeper compartment.

1996

Volvo launches the VN and sets a new standard for aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.


1997

The debut of the convertible workstation dinette cemented Volvo’s reputation for sleeper comfort.

2000

Volvo VHD Launched

2002

The new Volvo VN launched.

2005

Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology (VEST) introduced as standard equipment on highway tractor.

2006

Volvo I-Shift transmission launched for North America

2012

Volvo launches Remote Diagnostics aftermarket service.


2013

Volvo VNX heavy-haul model introduced

2013

Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission becomes standard on all Volvo-powered models

2014

Grand opening of the industry-leading Uptime Center at Greensboro headquarters.

2016

Volvo introduces the revolutionary SuperTruck (in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy), with innovations in aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, achieving 12+ mpg in real-world tests.

2016

Volvo launches new D13 and D13 with Turbo Compounding engines for GHG 2017.


2017

Volvo introduces the all new VNR family, designed to meet the unique needs of regional-haul customers.

2017

Volvo introduces the new VNL family for long-haul operations; this includes an all new 70-inch sleeper.

2018

Volvo introduces the new VNX, built to delivery performance, style, and comfort in heavy-haul applications.

2019

Volvo Dynamic Steering available in the North American market.

2020

Volvo introduces the new VHD family for vocational operations, and the VAH family specifically for auto hauler customers.

2020

Volvo introduces the VNR Electric for local and regional distribution applications, physical proof of Volvo’s commitment to reduce pollution, noise, and traffic on crowded urban streets.

2021

Volvo Trucks celebrates the 25th anniversary of it’s flagship product, the VNL, in North America.

2023

Volvo collaborates with the U.S. Department of Energy to create the SuperTruck 2 – Volvo’s most aerodynamic tractor trailer system ever with a 134% increase in freight efficiency.

2023

Volvo announces the launch of Volvo Connect, the all-in-one portal to Volvo Trucks’ digital services.

2024

Volvo introduces the all-new Volvo VNL, the truck designed to change everything.