Volvo Trucks North America will enter its 20th consecutive year as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program in 2022, said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, during the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn.
Created by the ATA in 1986, America’s Road Team travels the country each year representing the dedication, teamwork and critical role of America’s 3.6 million professional truck drivers in moving the nation’s economy and quality of life.
Volvo Trucks has served as the exclusive sponsor since 2002.
Nominated to serve two-year terms as Captains of this group, the members of America’s Road Team are selected for their outstanding driving skills, advocacy for safety, and superior driving records, collectively logging millions of accident-free miles. The team serves to educate students, community groups, lawmakers, and government officials on driving safety, as well as on the essentiality and sustainability of the trucking industry.
“The professional drivers who make up America’s Road Team are the elite of their profession, and I am proud to honor them on behalf of Volvo Trucks North America,” Voorhoeve said. “As Captains, these men and women represent the movers of our nation’s economy, and as we look forward to our 20th year as the exclusive sponsor, we salute their dedication to the values of safety and sustainability that are also at the heart of Volvo Trucks’ vision.”
For the 2022 America’s Road Team campaign, Volvo Trucks is donating a new, fully loaded Volvo VNL 760. The new 760 is powered by Volvo Trucks’ enhanced D13 Turbo Compound engine with Dynamic Torque and features a 13-speed Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission, enabling optimum fuel efficiency without impacting performance. Technology features on the truck include the Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) system and Position Perfect steering configuration, in addition to Volvo Trucks Remote Diagnostics and Remote Programming services, and the Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) safety system.
Early next year, Volvo Trucks will celebrate and honor the America’s Road Team Captains by hosting them at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Va., where the company’s products and innovations are showcased. The event will be highlighted by the truck handover ceremony, followed by a tour of the company’s manufacturing plant for a behind-the-scenes look at the innovation built into today’s Volvo trucks.
“Volvo Trucks honors all the professional drivers who represent the hard work and values of the North American trucking industry, as well as America’s Road Team for their commitment to spreading our message of safety and sustainability,” Voorhoeve said. “These professional men and women deserve our respect and recognition for all they do to deliver essential goods and materials safely and securely, day after day.”