Volvo Trucks to Continue Safety Sponsorship for 2027
The manufacturer will extend its 25-year partnership with the America's Road Team driver safety program through 2027.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Trucks
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Volvo Trucks North America will continue its exclusive sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations' America's Road Team throughout 2027. This partnership marks the 25th consecutive year the manufacturer has supported the outreach program for professional truck drivers.
Why it matters
The program connects a portion of the 3.6 million professional truck drivers in the United States with the public to promote highway safety. Through school visits and ride-alongs, captains advocate for road safety measures that affect family travel logistics.
Active America's Road Team captains have logged 213 million safe miles as part of the program's 428 million-mile total since 2002. The initiative has reached an estimated 2.5 million people through more than 230 safety events conducted since 2019.
The players
Volvo Trucks North America
A manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks known for its historic 1959 invention of the three-point seat belt.
American Trucking Associations
The largest national trade association for the trucking industry, focused on road safety advocacy and professional driver development.
The details
America's Road Team captains travel the country in a Volvo VNL 860, which functions as the Interstate One mobile classroom. During their tours, these professional drivers engage in public outreach by hosting ride-alongs, visiting schools to teach road safety, and testifying before lawmakers. The program serves as a direct link between the trucking industry and the motoring public, aiming to improve safety awareness on highways shared by families and commercial vehicles.
Timeline
1986: The American Trucking Associations established America's Road Team.
2002: Volvo Trucks began its continuous sponsorship of the program.
2019: The start date for the tracking of 230 safety outreach events.
2027: Volvo Trucks will maintain its role as the exclusive program sponsor.
The Home Front
This sponsorship renewal sustains a long-standing industry commitment to highway safety outreach and driver education. It builds upon a decades-long trend of commercial manufacturers funding professional training initiatives to improve public road safety.
When planning road trips, families should remain aware that these mobile classrooms may appear at local schools or community safety fairs. You can look for opportunities to engage with these professionals at regional events to better understand heavy-truck safety dynamics on your local routes.
The takeaway
The program highlights the importance of shared safety responsibilities on the nation's highways. Families can observe how commercial drivers operate by participating in local safety ride-alongs or educational demonstrations when these programs visit your area.
Further reading
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