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 rotated 32 degrees, with a 4.5-inch telescoping range. There’s also a 30-degree head tilt feature. Long said this was done to make com- fortable a wider variety of drivers.
“The stature of the driver pool is changing,” he said. “We can accom- modate the shortest to tallest driver.”
Up to 19 buttons can be placed on the steering wheel for easy access to controls. A new five-inch color driver display lets drivers know at a glance if something requires their attention. The driver display can be controlled using the buttons on the steering wheel.
Interior lighting also received a lot of attention. Cool blue light- ing is provided throughout the cab, because research indicates that color makes drivers feel bet- ter rested at the end of a driving shift. Red reading lights are avail- able and a new “puddle lamp” shines from the bottom of the door onto the steps and ground when the door
is opened. Deeper door pockets are provided for increased storage.
Long said the seats have also been redesigned, providing two inches of additional travel and improved positioning, including a lower hip point to accommodate shorter driv- ers. There are seven seats available, in all interior packages.
“Customers found drivers want the same seat in every cab they have,” he said. “Now they can have the same seat in all their cabs, you don’t have to worry about having different (seat) features in different levels of interior.”
Cooled seats are also available.
Volvo achieved a 113-inch bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) mea- surement, while adding four more inches of corner visibility, due to the new hood. The 3.5% fuel effi- ciency improvement is due in part to the more aerodynamic design, but also enhancements to Volvo’s D-series engines. Long said the D11,
which is now available with up to 425 hp, will be a popular option in the new VNR. It provides custom- ers with about 365 lbs in weight sav- ings compared to a 13-liter engine. Design improvements have taken about 175 lbs out of the truck. The VNR shown at ExpoCam weighed in at 14,500 lbs, dry.
Models include the 300 (day cab, flat roof), 400 (42-inch mid-roof sleeper), and 640 (61-inch mid- roof sleeper).
The regional haul truck market is growing, as fleets shorten aver-
age haul lengths and attempt to get drivers home more frequently. Last year, regional haul trucks repre- sented 21% of the Canadian Class 8 truck market.
The new truck will enter produc- tion in August, but orders are being taken immediately. The tagline for the VNR was “the shape of trucks to come,” suggesting, just perhaps, that a new linehaul tractor is in the works. But Volvo officials were unwilling to share any details about other models that may, or may not be, in development. TN
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logistics market with the Terberg terminal tractor. Great ergonomics, safety, and quality are just a few of the unique selling points. With Train Trailer, we have found a very strong partner and look forward to making our new rela- tionship a great success,” said Ron Van Arkel, vice-president, Americas, for Terberg Special Vehicles.
Shawn Rogers, national sales manager for Train Trailers, added: “The North American market is ready for a new competitor in this space. Our team is excited to bring this high-quality European design to new prospects and existing customers alike. Becoming Terberg’s exclusive distributor for Can- ada allows us to offer their quality shunt trucks for lease, sale or rent at very competitive rates. Our Canadian service network is backed by their 48-hour parts distribution promise, worldwide.”
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