When Volvo produced its first truck, back in the late 1920s, trucks were regarded as being just a complement to horse-drawn wagons, the railways and sea transportation. Today, the truck has become the main tool for transportation of goods, essential if modern society is to function properly. |
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| Volvo provides transportation related products and services with focus on quality, safety and environmental care. |
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| Founded more than 80 years ago, a solid position and reputation worldwide has been built up over the decades. |
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Volvo trucks and buses are sold and serviced in more than 130 countries around the world, through over 650 dealerships and 1,450 workshops.
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More than 90% of the trucks are in the heavy-weight class, over 16 tons, which makes Volvo Truck Corporation the second largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in the world. |
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| Altogether, Volvo have nine assembly plants around the world, as well as eight factories owned by local partners. |
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