What’s coming in 2027? New Volvo VNX, emissions rules, oil tech
It’s nearly time for 2027 equipment. What's new?
In this editorial roundtable, The Fleet Lead's editors look at the equipment, regulatory, and technological shifts heading toward carriers: Volvo’s rugged new vocational truck reveal, the latest heavy-duty engine NOx rules, and new PC-12 engine oil formulations.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Welcome to the 2027 equipment preview
- 0:46 – Volvo’s all-new VNX truck and driving experience
- 4:25 – Safety features and windshield tech
- 6:22 – Remote-control steering
- 11:15 – EPA 2027 emissions regulations
- 14:43 – Non-conformance penalties (NCPs) and OEM strategies
- 31:15 – API's PC-12 standards and Shell Rotella engine oil
lineup of three VNX models
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About the Author
Jeremy WolfeJeremy Wolfe
Editor
Editor Jeremy Wolfe joined the FleetOwner team in February 2024. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with majors in English and Philosophy. He previously served as Editor for Endeavor Business Media's Water Group publications.
Josh FisherJosh Fisher
Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Josh Fisher has been with FleetOwner since 2017. He covers everything from modern fleet management to operational efficiency, artificial intelligence, autonomous trucking, alternative fuels and powertrains, regulations, and emerging transportation technology. Based in Maryland, he writes the Lane Shift Ahead column about the changing North American transportation landscape.
Jason McDanielJason McDaniel
Jason McDaniel, based in the Houston TX area, has nearly 20 years of experience as a journalist. He spent 15 writing and editing for daily newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, and began covering the commercial vehicle industry in 2018. He was named editor of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines in July 2020.