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Volvo Group (AB Volvo)16 MarConventionalHigh confidence

Volvo Trucks North America Lands Record 400-Truck Order for New VNL 860 Sleepers

Order size

400 trucks

Fuel efficiency improvement

10%

New VNLs in traffic

15,000

What Happened

TEL, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, operates one of the largest fleet leasing programs in the U.S., providing heavy-duty trucks to fleets and owner-operators. The 400 Volvo VNL 860 sleepers will be deployed through TEL's leasing program across North America, giving drivers access to premium long-haul trucks.

The all-new Volvo VNL, which began production in October 2024 at Volvo's New River Valley plant in Dublin, Virginia, delivers up to 10% better fuel efficiency than its predecessor through advanced aerodynamics and powertrain refinements. Approximately 15,000 new VNLs are now in commercial traffic in the U.S. and Canada.

“This record-setting order for the all-new Volvo VNL reflects the confidence fleets have in our flagship platform. One year into production, the real-world performance of the new VNL is delivering measurable results in fuel efficiency, safety and driver comfort.”
— Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America
“The Volvo VNL 860 brings a distinct combination of innovation, safety and efficiency that complements the rest of our fleet extremely well. This gives our customers more choice and flexibility while maintaining the high standards they expect from TEL equipment.”
— Aaron Thompson, Vice President of Asset Management for TEL

Why this matters

This massive order signals strong confidence in Volvo's new VNL platform, which promises up to 10% better fuel economy and advanced safety features, helping fleets lower operating costs amid rising demand for efficient long-haul trucks.

Terms in This Story

fleet leasing
A service where a company leases multiple vehicles to other businesses, often including maintenance and management.
sleeper
A heavy-duty truck with a sleeping compartment behind the cab for long-haul drivers.
Class 8
The largest class of heavy-duty trucks in the U.S., with a gross vehicle weight over 33,000 pounds.
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