Volvo Trucks Unveils New Volvo VNX, a Vocational and Heavy-Haul Truck

Volvo Trucks has unveiled the new Volvo VNX, a vocational and heavy-haul truck, completing the renewal of Volvo's North American lineup that began with the all-new Volvo VNL in January 2024 and continued with the all-new Volvo VNR in March 2025.

Sales for the all-new Volvo VNX will begin on October 26, 2026.

Safety Built for the Jobsite

The all-new Volvo VNX features a standard forward pedestrian detection that continually scans for people in the path of the truck, and optional blind spot detection, now available on both sides, warns the driver with an amber light and an audible alert if a pedestrian is moving alongside the truck and trailer and a lane change or door open is attempted.

The Volvo VNX uses one-third more Ultra High Strength Steel than legacy vocational products, and features standard driver side curtain airbags, according to a release.  

Comfort Built for the Driver

Volvo Dynamic Steering eases driver strain and keeps the truck steady even when the ground isn't.  

The all-new Volvo VNX also introduces a new feature for tight-space maneuvering: Remote Steer. It gives operators full control of the truck from outside the cab at speeds up to 5 miles per hour.

The Volvo VNX's Strong Side

The all-new Volvo VNX's strength starts with heat-treated steel frame rails and with a clean layout behind the cab so body builders can mount components exactly where they work best.

The all-metal grille has a rugged steel mesh backing that keeps debris away from engine components while maintaining airflow, and the steel bumper comes in three configurations to accommodate frame extensions, attachments and a center tow pin.

The Tough Shield windshield is twice as resistant to sharp impacts and thermal shock as a tempered glass windshield and five times more scratch resistant.

What's Under the Hood

Under the hood, the all-new Volvo VNX runs on the proven D13 platform, now rated up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 pound-feet of torque, with an engine brake delivering up to 630 braking horsepower.

The engine is certified to EPA 2027 emissions standards in all 50 states, meeting the strictest emissions requirements. The interior is designed for the wear and tear of jobsites where operators are frequently in and out of the cab all day, with easy-to-clean surfaces that hold up to dirt, dust, and off-road operations.

Connected Beyond the Cab

Every Volvo VNX comes with a factory-installed 4G telematics gateway, powering Remote Diagnostics that monitor the truck 24/7 and flag potential issues before they put a truck out of service.

Remote Programming delivers software and parameter updates over-the-air so trucks stay on the job instead of sitting in the shop. And through Volvo Connect, fleet managers get real-time reports on fuel efficiency, location and safety, giving everyone in the business the data they need to keep operations moving forward.

More About the all-new Volvo VNX

• Configurations: VNX 300 daycab, available as a tractor or a straight truck; VNX 440 with a 42-inch sleeper, available as a tractor or a straight truck; and VNX 640 with a 62-inch midroof sleeper tractor. All models are available in axle-forward or axle-back configurations.
• Exterior trim: Edge, featuring bright chrome accents on the grille surround, air intake surrounds and bumper. Edge Black, featuring a gloss black grille, surround, air intakes and bumper for a more aggressive look.
• Interior trim: Core, built for durability and easy cleaning in high-wear jobsite conditions. Edge Black, featuring Fathom Blue and Brushed Satin Metallic finishes, soft-touch surfaces and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• Powertrain: Volvo D13, rated up to 540 horsepower delivering up to 630 braking horsepower, 1,950 pound-feet of torque, certified to EPA 2027 emissions standards.
• Frame: high tensile, heat-treated steel frame rails rated for 160,000 pounds GVW, with application approval available for higher ratings.
• Tough Shield windshield: twice as resistant to sharp impacts and thermal shock, and five times more scratch resistant than a standard windshield.
• Grille and bumper: all-metal grille with a rugged steel mesh backing to protect engine components while maintaining airflow. Metal bumper available in three configurations to accommodate frame extensions, attachments and center tow pins.
• Remote Steer: lets operators control the truck from outside the cab at speeds up to 5 miles per hour, for precision applications like mixers, cranes, vac units or any application requiring precise movement.
• Terrain Brake: stops the vehicle from any sudden forward or aft movements on rugged terrain faster than the driver can apply the service brakes.
• Safety: pedestrian detection scanning from 23 to 230 feet around the truck, improved blind spot detection on both sides with visual and audible alerts, one-third more Ultra High Strength Steel than legacy vocational products, and optional side curtain airbags.
• Connectivity: factory-installed 4G telematics gateway, Remote Diagnostics, Remote Programming with over-the-air updates, and Volvo Connect for real-time fuel efficiency, location and safety reporting.