Volvo Trucks extends sponsorship of America’s Road Team in 2022
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) in 2022 will celebrate its 20th anniversary as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program.
Created by American Trucking Associations 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 ensuring its quality of life. Volvo Trucks has served as the exclusive sponsor since 2002.
Nominated to serve two-year terms as America's Road Team Captains, the team members are selected for their outstanding driving skills, advocacy for safety, and their superior driving records. They collectively log millions of accident-free miles. The team educates students, community groups, lawmakers and government officials on driving safety as well as how essential and sustainable the trucking industry is.
“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,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of VTNA. “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. Technology on the VNL 760 includes 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, Virginia. The event will feature the truck handover ceremony followed by a tour of the company’s manufacturing plant for a behind-the-scenes look at 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.”