V is for Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo Trucks North America is located at 7900 National Service Road, out by the Famers' Market, just off Sandy Ridge Road/ I-40/ and Highway 68. The above view of corporate headquarters is seen on the southwest side of I-40 not too far from the Piedmont Triad International Airport. The Swedish company Volvo has been building trucks since 1928. In 1981, "A.B. Volvo purchased some assets of White Motor Corp. to form Volvo White Truck Corp., based in Greensboro, NC" (reference here). We're not sure when the above building was built; however, 1981 is the earliest reference we see for Volvo in Greensboro, NC. The building in the photo is the Corporate Headquarters where administrative and support-functions are handled for Volvo Trucks in North America. 

This is our contribution to ABC Wednesday and "V" is for "Volvo." In Swedish (and Latin), "volvo" means "I roll" likely related to the smoothness and efficiency of the ball bearings, NOT that the Volvos are inclined to roll!

Comments

[Cheryl]

This is really a nice looking front for their HQ. Lovin' the Volvo cab sitting in the middle of all the greenery.

[Mar]

Very nice building!! Happy V day!

V is for...

[Roger Green]

I have a fondness for Volvos. My girlfriend in college had one.

ROG, ABC Wednesday team

[Gattina]

Never thought about Volvo ! excellent idea !

[Tumblewords]

Excellent shot - the building is quite impressive, as well...

[Los Angeles Volvo]

That's a nice classy looking building; love the glass panels. I actually never knew Volvo also manufactured big commercial trucks, in addition to traditional cars.

[Volvo trucks]

This is really look nice. This is very nice place to work.

[Pomona Volvo]

Love the big Volvo truck in front; is it a real truck or for decoration only?

[David T]

The truck is real as far as we know. We'll have to keep an eye out to see if a new model is displayed each year. Thanks for the question.