At a ground-breaking ceremony 16′October 2007, the foundation stone was laid for the Volvo Group’s new assembly plant in Kaluga, Russia, which will produce trucks for both Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks when it opens in early 2009.
Volvo Group’s deliveries to the Russian market have increased considerably in recent years. Demand continues to be very […]

Drive fuel-efficiently and you can save both money and the environment. This is Volvo’s most important message at this year’s European Road Transport Show that takes place at the RAI in Amsterdam from October 26th to November 3rd. In focus is “Fuelwatch” – a holistic concept that, correctly utilised, gives customers considerably lower fuel costs […]

Hybrid cars are very popular vehicles in today ’s society. Hybrid cars combine the power of a gasoline engine with the environmental benefits of an electric engine to create what most consider being a better car. There are essentially two different types of hybrid cars on today ’s market. One type uses the gasoline engine […]

ST. JOHN’S — Warren Group driver Irenee Joseph Maillet was one of several truckers, fleet owners, and other workers who were recognized by the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association for their outstanding contributions to Atlantic Canada’s trucking industry at its annual awards presentation in St. John’s, Nfld.
Mr. Maillet received the Volvo Trucks Canada Driver of the […]

Private equity firm Key Principal Partners has invested $40 million in the subordinated debt of Western Express Inc. to facilitate the trucking company’s acquisition of Smithway Motor Xpress.
Key Principal Partners said Western Express is a truckload carrier founded in 1991 by Wayne Wise. The company has grown to become a top-15 truckload carrier in the […]

There’s still time to hit the road for a new career at the new location for C.D.L. Training Services and Consulting, Inc.
Ernie Walters, admission representative for the commercial truck driving school, said the next round of classes starts Nov. 5 at 1917 Lake Land Boulevard. C.D.L. Training Services moved earlier this year from the Workforce […]

The 2008 Ford F-Series Super Duty, the industry’s most capable full-size heavy-duty work truck, comes equipped with even more capability, thanks to new features added within months of its initial launch.
Ford has added new features to respond to strong initial customer demand for the highest-end, most capable Super Duty models, including the all-new Ford F-450 […]

Per Carlsson will be the next president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America, announced by company Oct. 23.
Currently in charge of Volvo Powertrain Sweden, Carlsson will assume his new duties Jan. 1, 2008.
Per Carlsson, has previously held various positions in the Volvo Group. Prior to his current position at Volvo Powertrain Sweden, he was […]