Volvo Trucks has delivered 125 VNL trucks to Highlight Motor Group in Canada. This marks the largest order in Canada to date for Volvo’s new flagship model in North America. More into details, the Volvo VNL 860s will add to Highlight Motor Group’s existing fleet, which is active in long-distance operations across North America.

125 Volvo VNL trucks headed to Highlight Motor Group in Canada

The company refreshes vehicles every four to five years, maintaining one of the youngest fleets in the industry, with the majority of its trucks being Volvo models. The new trucks feature several new enhancements to boost productivity, profitability, safety and sustainability for trucking companies. The advanced safety features of Volvo VNL 860 include Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus, lane keep support, pedestrian detection, and automated emergency braking.

“Highlight Motor Group has been a strong long-term partner to Volvo Trucks, and this order is a clear demonstration of their commitment to safety, efficiency, and their drivers,” said Matthew Blackman, Managing Director, Canada, Volvo Trucks North America.

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