Volvo Trucks unveils new VNX for heavy-duty and vocational applications in North America
Volvo Trucks has introduced the all-new VNX, a heavy-duty truck developed specifically for the North American market. Designed for construction, infrastructure projects and heavy-haul operations, the new model features a D13 diesel engine delivering up to 540 hp, advanced safety systems and technologies for demanding working environments.
Volvo Trucks has unveiled the new Volvo VNX, a heavy-duty truck designed exclusively for North American applications, where construction, infrastructure and heavy-haul operations require vehicles capable of handling particularly demanding working conditions.
The new VNX completes the renewal of Volvo’s North American truck range, following the introduction of the VNL in 2024 and the VNR in 2025. All three models share a common platform developed as part of a broader investment programme worth approximately SEK 30 billion.
Volvo VNX: up to 540 hp for demanding applications
The new Volvo VNX is powered by the Volvo D13 diesel engine, delivering up to 540 hp and 2,600 Nm of torque. The engine complies with the forthcoming US EPA 2027 emissions standards.
The truck has been developed for applications including construction, concrete transport, infrastructure projects, agriculture and heavy-haul operations.
The range includes three main configurations: the VNX 300, with a day cab; the VNX 440, featuring a 42-inch sleeper; and the VNX 640, equipped with a 62-inch sleeper cab.
Volvo has also strengthened the vehicle’s structure, using heat-treated steel frame rails and increasing the amount of ultra-high-strength steel in the cab compared with previous vocational models.
Safety, remote manoeuvring and connectivity
Among the most interesting technological features is Remote Steer, a system allowing operators to control the truck from outside the cab at speeds of up to approximately 8 km/h. The technology is intended for low-speed manoeuvres in confined or challenging working environments, particularly on construction sites.
The VNX also features pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera system, alongside Volvo Dynamic Steering to reduce driver effort.
On the connectivity side, a factory-installed telematics gateway supports remote diagnostics and over-the-air software updates, while Volvo Connect provides fleet operators with vehicle and operational data.
According to Peter Voorhoeve, President of Volvo Trucks North America, the new VNX represents a major step forward for the brand in the vocational segment, combining durability, safety and connectivity. Sales of the new Volvo VNX in North America are scheduled to begin on 26 October 2026.
