Transport Topics reported Volvo AB’s North American truck deliveries rose 39% in April from a year ago. According to the report, sales for its Volvo and Mack brands improved to 4,712 trucks, from 3,388 a year ago, Sweden-based Volvo said in a statement.
In North America, Volvo Trucks rose 26%, while Mack Trucks’ sales increased 75%. The report also stated that year-to-date North American sales have jumped 44% from a year ago, to 17,560 units, from 12,209.
However, worldwide truck deliveries for all Volvo’s brands declined 4%, led by a 27% decline in Western Europe and 30% decline in South America according to the report.