Newly Equipped: Volvo VNL orders, Kenworth-equipped fleet, and Decked’s latest truck bed storage
Key takeaways
- Volvo VNL trucks offer up to 10% improved fuel efficiency and advanced safety features for long-haul operations.
- A fleet using Kenworth trucks optimized fuel, reliability, and maintenance by matching powertrains to duty cycles.
- Decked truck bed tool boxes enhance security, organization, and weather protection for commercial fleet equipment.
Volvo Trucks lands largest-ever Canadian order for new VNL long-haul tractors
Volvo Trucks North America recently delivered 125 all-new Volvo VNL trucks to Highlight Motor Group in Canada, marking the largest Canadian order to date for the model. The VNL 860s will support Highlight’s long-haul operations across North America, with safety, driver comfort, and fleet renewal cited as key factors.
“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,” Matthew Blackman, managing director, Canada, Volvo Trucks North America, stated.
The new Volvo VNL delivers up to a 10% fuel efficiency improvement through aerodynamic and powertrain upgrades and includes advanced safety systems such as Volvo Active Driver Assist Plus and automated emergency braking. The model also earned the 2025 Red Dot Award for Product Design in the commercial vehicles category. Read more…
How VPV Transport built a 110-truck Kenworth fleet focused on drivers, uptime, and fuel efficiency
Jose “Pablo” Bossi founded VPV Transport after immigrating to the U.S. and building a trucking career that began as a company driver and grew into fleet ownership centered on Kenworth trucks. Today, the New Jersey-based carrier operates 110 Kenworth trucks supporting port, regional, and over-the-road operations across the Northeast and beyond.
“We started this company with just three trucks, and today we’re operating 110,” Bossi stated. “That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident. We’ve built VPV Transport by being a company our customers can rely on—doing what we say we’re going to do, every time. Running what we feel are the world’s best trucks has played a huge role in that success. Kenworth’s reliability, efficiency, and durability allow us to deliver for our customers day in and day out, and that trust is what’s fueled our growth over the years.”
VPV Transport specs its fleet with Paccar integrated powertrains to match duty cycles, focusing on fuel efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance. Read more…
Decked launches heavy-duty truck bed tool box built for theft resistance and jobsite durability
Decked recently launched its all-new Tool Box, a redesigned truck bed storage solution focused on security, durability, organization, and weatherproofing. The Tool Box joins Decked’s Drawer System and CargoGlide and will be available January 27 through Decked and SEMA retailers nationwide.
“Throughout development of Decked’s new Tool Box, the goal was simple: Create the best tool box ever made,” CEO Bill Banta stated. “We engineered the Decked Tool Box with our signature made-in-the-USA quality and performance, which was a challenge we felt obligated to embrace. Our new Tool Box is forward-thinking in its design, offers unparalleled functionality, and is built to withstand the test of time. Made for truck owners who demand the best.”
Built using compression-molded, fiber-reinforced SMC, the Tool Box replaces welded metal to deliver strength without dents, rust, or leaks. The product features integrated organization, advanced locking and weather protection, and compatibility with Decked systems and Milwaukee Packout products. Read more…
