Volvo Trucks to Sponsor Road Team Through 2027
The manufacturer will extend its two-decade partnership with the American Trucking Associations’ safety outreach program.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Trucks
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Volvo Trucks North America will serve as the exclusive sponsor for the American Trucking Associations' America's Road Team throughout 2027. This marks the 25th consecutive year that the company has supported the outreach initiative.
Why it matters
The program utilizes professional drivers to promote highway safety through public education and legislative advocacy across the country. Supporting these captains helps elevate safety standards among the more than 3.6 million truck drivers operating in the United States.
Active captains account for 213 million of the program's 428 million total safe driving miles. Since 2019, the organization has conducted more than 230 safety events, reaching an estimated 2.5 million people.
The players
Volvo Trucks North America
This division of the Volvo Group manufactures heavy-duty trucks and has maintained a long-term commitment to road safety innovation.
American Trucking Associations
This national trade association represents the trucking industry and works to influence policy and safety standards for the commercial freight sector.
The details
Captain teams tour the United States in a Volvo VNL 860 truck while transporting the ATA Interstate One mobile classroom to schools and career fairs. These professionals also provide hands-on safety demonstrations, host ride-alongs, and testify before lawmakers to influence industry safety protocols.
Timeline
1959: Volvo invents the three-point seat belt.
1986: The American Trucking Associations establishes America's Road Team.
2002: Volvo Trucks begins its sponsorship of the program.
2019: Start date for the recorded count of 230 safety events.
2027: Volvo Trucks continues its exclusive sponsorship of America's Road Team.
Roadmap
This partnership mirrors the historical focus on highway safety that began with Volvo's 1959 invention of the three-point seat belt. By maintaining this relationship, the company aligns its brand with the professionalization of the trucking industry against broader road safety challenges.
Drivers can expect to see Road Team captains and the mobile classroom at local schools and regional career fairs throughout the year. These events provide public access to information regarding large-truck safety and professional driving career opportunities.
The takeaway
The sustained partnership highlights the role of corporate sponsorship in supporting national highway safety initiatives. Interested parties can look for local safety events in their area to interact with the professional drivers touring with the program.
Further reading
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