Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its network of Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealers into Virginia, announcing that Nacarato Truck Centers’ Roanoke dealership has completed the required training and certification program.

Nacarato Truck Centers has been instrumental in introducing Volvo Trucks’ VNR Electric model in the state, as it is supporting three trucking carriers that are using the zero-tailpipe emission model to transport inbound parts and components to the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations in Dublin, Virginia.

president of Volvo Trucks North America, Peter Voorhoeve, said:

“As the first Volvo Trucks dealership in Virginia to become certified to provide sales and service for our VNR Electric model, Nacarato Truck Centers is a key partner as we strive to improve the sustainability of our own supply chain. We look forward to collaborating with them to maximize uptime for the VNR Electric trucks that are a part of our logistics routes at NRV, as well as for our other fleet customers that operate throughout the region.”

Founded in 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee, Nacarato Truck Centers operates a network of Volvo Trucks dealerships and service centers throughout Tennessee, Virginia, Southern Kentucky, Maryland, and Georgia. Its location in Roanoke, Virginia, is the first to receive the Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer designation. The dealership group is also in the process of certifying its Hagerstown, Maryland; and Nashville, Tennessee, locations with the intent to complete the certification at all eight of its dealerships.

chief operating officer of Nacarato Truck Centers, Pat Daily, said:

“Completing the Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer program at each of our dealerships is a key goal, as we increasingly receive inquiries about the Volvo VNR Electric from fleets throughout our customer base. Our certified locations will be fully prepared to help guide our customers on the Volvo VNR Electric model that best suits their operating needs. In addition, we intend to make a Volvo VNR Electric truck available in our leasing and rental fleet so that multiple customers can get firsthand experience operating the truck on their daily routes.”

Completing the Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer program ensures dealerships have the robust sales and service ecosystem required to support customers with their zero-emission transportation goals. Sales teams are trained to provide professional pre-sales consultancy to secure a commercially and technically viable electromobility solution for fleet customers. On the aftermarket side, the certification ensures technicians have the proper technical training and understanding of all safety procedures when servicing electric drivetrains and components. The certification also includes investments in diagnostics tools and personal protective equipment for technicians working with the high-voltage systems.

Nacarato Truck Centers currently has a total of six technicians fully certified to perform maintenance and repairs on the Volvo VNR Electric model, with two technicians each at its Roanoke, Hagerstown, and Nashville dealerships. All three locations have also installed charging infrastructure to support the battery-electric trucks.