Volvo VN

The Volvo VN (also known as the Volvo VNL) is a heavy duty truck produced by the Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks. Initially developed in North America, it was introduced in 1996 as the second generation Volvo Class 8 tractor. For the 2004 model year the third generation model was introduced with a revised hood, headlamps, fairings and interior, the VN was officially renamed as the VNL. Other models included the VNM (until 2017) and the VNR (from 2017).

Volvo VN
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Also called	VN Series
Production	1996-Present
Assembly	New River Valley, Dublin, Virginia, United States
Body and chassis
Class	Heavy Duty Tractor Class 8
Body style	Conventional Daycab, Sleeper
Layout	RWD Single or Tandem Axle
Platform	400, 420, 430, 610, 630, 660, 670, 730, 740, 760, 770, 780, 860
Powertrain
Engine	Caterpillar Inc. 3406E, Cummins ISX15, N-14, Signature 600, Detroit Diesel Series 60, Volvo D11, 12, 13 and 16
Transmission	Eaton Corporation Fuller® Manual 9, 10, Super 10, 13, 18-speed, 10-speed AutoShift®, Ultrashift® PLUS, Advantage™Automated Volvo I-Shift 12-speed
Dimensions
Wheelbase	186"-243"
Length	18'-25'
Width	96"-100"
Height	10'-12'
Curb weight	13,000-18,000 lbs.
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo Trucks WIA

It was the first Volvo commercial vehicle to be assembled in the United States after the discontinuation of the WhiteGMC brand (however Volvo didn't purchase the remainder of General Motors' interests in truck tractors until 1997, rechristening its U.S. truck division from Volvo GM to Volvo Trucks North America). It is currently available exclusively for the North American market.

In 2013 Volvo Trucks now officially added the VNX, a highest model in the VN series.