Volvo Introduces New VNX Heavy-Haul Truck With Up to 540 Horsepower

Volvo Trucks has introduced a new generation of its VNX heavy-haul truck for North America. The announcement came on October 14, 2026.

The new Volvo VNX is designed for demanding jobs, including heavy equipment transportation, construction, logging, and agricultural hauling.

It comes with a Volvo D13 engine producing up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 lb-ft of torque. The engine brake provides up to 630 braking horsepower.

Three configurations will be available:

• VNX 300: Day cab.
• VNX 440: Sleeper cab.
• VNX 640: Larger sleeper cab.

The truck also includes advanced safety features, such as pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, and remote diagnostics.

!What This Means for CDL Drivers

Drivers hauling heavy equipment and oversized loads will have another truck option designed for high-weight operations.

The new VNX offers improved driver visibility, additional safety technology, and a powertrain designed to meet EPA 2027 emissions requirements.

Volvo says orders will open on October 26, 2026.