Volvo Trucks starts production of the new Volvo VNR in the U.S.

Volvo Trucks has begun production of its new regional hauler, the all-new Volvo VNR, at the company’s plant in Dublin, Virginia. The new Volvo VNR is designed to meet the demands of urban and regional delivery operations.

The Volvo VNR was first unveiled in March 2025 and order books opened six months later, with the first units having now rolled off the production line.

Built on a platform that is 90% new compared with the legacy model, the Volvo VNR is purpose-built for navigating congested city streets, distribution centers, and urban routes where visibility, precision, and agility are critical.

“Driving a truck in a busy city environment can be really challenging. The new VNR is engineered to address real-world operating challenges and improve safety both for the truck driver and other road users. We are excited to begin production and get these trucks into the hands of our customers,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.

U.S. manufacturing and workforce

The all-new Volvo VNR is assembled at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley Plant, where all Volvo trucks for the North American market are built. The Virginia facility is the company’s largest manufacturing site globally and plays a central role in its U.S. operations. Volvo has recently invested $400m in major upgrades at the plant including the addition of a new 350,000-square-foot facility for cab welding along with upgraded paint and material flow systems.

“Volvo has built trucks for the U.S. and Canadian markets in Virginia for more than 40 years. The expansion supports the company’s growth plans in North America and its long-standing commitment to U.S. manufacturing and a skilled workforce,” said Voorhoeve.