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Layoffs loom at Volvo trucks as demand declines

News • 20th Feb 2025 • 2 Min Read

Layoffs loom at Volvo trucks as demand declines

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Author: Samriddhi Srivastava Samriddhi Srivastava
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The decision follows a decline in demand for the company’s core long-haul heavy-duty trucks and the completion of a key production phase.

Volvo Trucks has announced impending layoffs at its New River Valley (NRV) truck plant in Dublin, Virginia, expected to begin in early April. The decision comes as the company grapples with reduced demand in its core long-haul segment of the heavy-duty truck market and the conclusion of a critical production phase for its new VNL highway truck.

Janie Coley, Director of Public Relations for Volvo Group North America in Greensboro, confirmed the news, stating that employees at the NRV facility have been informed about the workforce reduction. However, the company has yet to disclose the exact number of employees who will be affected, as they are still in the process of assessing production and staffing needs.

"Unfortunately, we will need to reduce employment, most likely beginning in early April," the company’s statement read. "We can’t say now how many employees will be affected by the layoff, as we’re in the process of reviewing our manning and production scenarios."

The NRV plant, which currently employs approximately 3,600 people, serves as a key manufacturing hub for Volvo Trucks. The layoffs underscore the challenges facing the heavy-duty truck industry, particularly in the long-haul segment, where demand fluctuations significantly impact production planning.

In its statement, Volvo Trucks cited a combination of market conditions and operational factors as reasons for the layoffs. "The reason for the layoff is a combination of reduced demand in our core long-haul segment of the heavy-duty truck market and the fact that we’ve now passed the critical phase in the production ramp-up of our new VNL highway truck."

While acknowledging the difficulty of the situation, the company emphasized the need to align its workforce with current market demand. "We regret having to take this action, but we need to balance staffing with market demand," the statement concluded.

The announcement is likely to have significant implications for the local economy, as the NRV plant is a major employer in the region. It remains to be seen how many workers will be affected and whether Volvo will offer any support programs to assist displaced employees.

This development follows broader industry trends where truck manufacturers have faced cyclical downturns driven by economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, and evolving market demands. As Volvo Trucks navigates these challenges, the company’s next steps will be closely watched by employees, industry analysts, and local stakeholders.

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