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Statement Regarding United Auto Workers Strike at NRV Plant
Volvo Trucks North America today issued the following statement regarding the United Auto Workers union s decision to strike at the New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, VA
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GREENSBORO, N.C., April 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ We are surprised and disappointed that the UAW decided to strike, said NRV Vice President and General Manager Franky Marchand. Progress was being made, and we had offered substantial increases in our employees compensation. We don t understand why the UAW won t allow our employees to continue building trucks while we continue negotiations. We are committed to the collective bargaining process, and look forward to getting back to the table. We are confident that we will be able to arrive at an agreement that provides a competitive wage and benefit package for our employees and families, and helps to ensure the plant s competitiveness, long-term gr
The NRV plant employs more than 3,300 people, about 2,900 of whom are UAW members.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike Saturday at Volvo Trucks North America s New River Valley (NRV) truck assembly plant, another significant hurdle in truck production that was already facing headwinds from supply chain shortages.
NRV Vice President and General Manager Franky Marchand noted the company was surprised and disappointed that the UAW decided to strike,” adding that progress was being made in negotiations with the union and we had offered substantial increases in our employees’ compensation.
UAW Secretary-Treasurer Ray Curry, Director of the UAW Heavy Truck Department, said the union was disappointed that Volvo Truck has failed to present a substantial offer by the March 16 contract deadline despite a contract extension, adding that more than 2,900 UAW members at NRV are seeking a new agreement that protects their families through job security, adequate wage
Quality Custom Distribution Electrifying Last-Mile Delivery Fleet with Volvo Trucks
April 14, 2021
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a national food service logistics supplier, says it will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes over the next two years.
The trucks, manufactured at Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley plant in Virginia, represent the largest single purchasing commitment of Volvo VNR Electric trucks to date. Volvo Trucks will begin delivering the Class 8 battery-electric trucks to QCD this fall to operate out of its distribution center in Fontana, Calif.
“Earlier this month, we delivered QCD’s first VNR Electric to be used in its distribution and logistics services,” says Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “With this exceptional commitment to deploy an additional 14 Volvo VNR Electric trucks, we are pleased that QCD has chosen to continue its longtime partnership with our organization t
Volvo Trucks Customer Quality Custom Distribution Commits to Largest Commercial VNR Electric Order to Date
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GREENSBORO, N.C., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Volvo Trucks North America customer Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a national food service logistics supplier, will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes over the next two years. The trucks, manufactured at Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant in Virginia, represent the largest single purchasing commitment of Volvo VNR Electric trucks to date. Volvo Trucks will begin delivering the Class 8 battery-electric trucks to QCD this fall to operate out of its distribution center in Fontana, California.