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flag Volvo tests purple truck with safety tech and RV-style comfort to attract drivers, while advancing toward autonomous freight.

flag Volvo Trucks is testing a new bright purple VNL with advanced driver-assist features like automatic braking and lane-keeping, improving safety and reducing driver workload. flag The cab includes an RV-like interior with a fridge, TV, fold-down bed, and storage to enhance comfort and address high driver turnover. flag While these upgrades aim to make trucking more appealing, Volvo is also developing autonomous versions that replace the sleeper berth with computing systems, signaling a shift toward driverless operations. flag The changes reflect a broader industry effort to modernize long-haul trucking through technology, even as questions remain about the future of human drivers.

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