Volvo Trucks will offer unattended over-the-air software updates later this year.
On June 4, Volvo introduced unattended over-the-air software updates that will allow drivers and fleets to continue operations while keeping trucks up-to-date.
The feature will be launched sometime in 2026.
Volvo says the new feature will allow the updates “to run overnight, during driver breaks, or while trucks are parked, without requiring drivers to remain with the vehicle.”
“We are always striving to maximize our customers’ uptime, and this is an important milestone,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “Drivers will be able to start a software update, lock the truck and walk away, whether that’s for a break or at the end of the day, and return to an updated vehicle. It’s a simpler way for fleets to keep trucks current without interrupting operations.”
The company said that the unattended updates are made possible by Volvo Trucks’ new, connected 24-volt platform in North America.
“While this type of functionality is becoming standard in the passenger car industry, its impact is significantly greater in trucking, where vehicles are in operation for eight to eleven hours a day. Any time saved directly translates into increased productivity for our customers,” said Voorhoeve.
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