The new Volvo VNX combines heavy-duty construction, up to 540 horsepower, advanced safety technology and connected fleet tools for demanding North American applications.
Volvo Trucks has unveiled the all-new Volvo VNX, a vocational and heavy-haul truck developed specifically for demanding work on and off North American highways.
Designed for construction, concrete, logging, agriculture, refuse, municipal plow and heavy-haul applications, the VNX completes the renewal of Volvo Trucks’ North American lineup. It follows the introduction of the new Volvo VNL in 2024 and Volvo VNR in 2025.
“This is Volvo like you’ve never seen before,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “The all-new Volvo VNX is the toughest, safest, most connected and most powerful vocational truck we have ever built.”
Built for Vocational and Heavy-Haul Work
The Volvo VNX is built on heat-treated steel frame rails rated for 160,000 pounds GVW, with application approval available for higher ratings. A clean layout behind the cab gives body builders greater flexibility when installing vocational equipment and components.
That body-builder flexibility also reinforces the importance of pre-build weight analysis before vocational equipment is mounted.
An all-metal grille with steel mesh helps protect engine components while maintaining airflow. Volvo also offers three steel bumper configurations designed to accommodate frame extensions, attachments and a center tow pin.
The truck’s Tough Shield windshield is twice as resistant to sharp impacts and thermal shock as a tempered-glass windshield, according to Volvo, and five times more scratch resistant.
D13 Power Meets EPA 2027 Requirements
The new VNX uses Volvo’s D13 engine platform, producing up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 pound-feet of torque. Its engine brake delivers as much as 630 braking horsepower.
The powertrain is certified to EPA 2027 emissions standards in all 50 states, positioning the truck for fleets planning equipment purchases around the next round of emissions requirements.
New Safety and Maneuverability Technology
The VNX introduces technologies developed for demanding jobsites and vocational applications.
Remote Steer allows an operator to control the truck from outside the cab at speeds of up to 5 miles per hour. Volvo says the feature can assist with applications requiring precise vehicle movement, including mixers, cranes and vacuum trucks.
Terrain Brake is designed to stop sudden forward or backward movement on rugged terrain faster than the driver can apply the service brakes.
Additional safety features include pedestrian detection, improved blind-spot monitoring on both sides of the truck, optional side-curtain airbags and increased use of ultra-high-strength steel in the cab structure.
Connected Beyond the Cab
Every Volvo VNX comes with a factory-installed 4G telematics gateway supporting Remote Diagnostics, Remote Programming and Volvo Connect.
Remote Diagnostics monitors vehicle performance and identifies potential issues before they take a truck out of service. Remote Programming supports over-the-air software and parameter updates, while Volvo Connect gives fleet managers access to information covering fuel efficiency, vehicle location and safety.
Volvo VNX Configurations and Availability
The new VNX will be offered in three primary configurations:
- VNX 300 day cab, available as a tractor or straight truck
- VNX 440 with a 42-inch sleeper, available as a tractor or straight truck
- VNX 640 with a 62-inch midroof sleeper, available as a tractor
All three models will be available in axle-forward and axle-back configurations. Sales of the all-new Volvo VNX are scheduled to begin October 26, 2026.
Learn more and watch a replay of the official reveal through Volvo Trucks.
Source: Volvo Group. Product specifications and availability are subject to change.
