Volvo VNL (2014)

Volvo VNL (2014)
Overview
Games	American Truck Simulator
Manufacturer
Date added	November 5th, 2018
Specifications
Body and Chassis
Body style	300 730 780
Powertrain
Engine	355 hp (265 kW) – 600 hp (447 kW)
Transmission	Automated Volvo I-Shift 12 Speed Eaton UltraShift® PLUS 10/13/18 Speed Automatic Allison 6 Speed
Real Life
Production	1996 – present
Model Years	2014
Assembly	Dublin, Virginia
Series	VN Series
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo WIA
Successor	VNL (2018)

The Volvo VNL (2014) is a truck in American Truck Simulator manufactured by the Swedish truck manufacturer called Volvo. It was added to the game on November 5, 2018, along with the 1.32 update.

Summary

The Volvo VNL had a slow start in the trucking industry although the VNL Series is becoming a well-known and recognized brand name with the partnership with Amazon Freight (with Amazon being the largest distributor nation-wide), the VNL 300 Day Cab helps Amazon deliver cargo between distribution sites and airport hubs.

Upgrades

The following liveries accompany the included with the model:

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  Divided

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  Stripe

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  Stars and Stripes

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  Thunderbird

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  Night Rider

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  SEAL Team Tribute

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  Viking Knots

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  Horses

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  We Were First

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  Burning Skull

Name	Price	Unlock level	GPS	Picture
Neo Classic	$15,180	0	✓
Elite	$22,960	10	✓

Name	Price	Unlock level	Picture
300	$16,600	0
730	$27,590	10
780	$34,800	20

Note: Short chassis are only available for cabin 300 and long chassis only for cabins 730 and 780.

Name	Price	Unlock level	Picture
Short 4x2 150gal	$17,200	0
Short 4x2 200gal	$18,900	0
Short 6x2 150gal	$19,100	0
Short 6x2 Midlift 150gal	$20,200	2
Short 6x4 150gal	$21,300	3
Short 6x2 200gal	$21,350	5
Short 6x2 Midlift 200gal	$22,450	7
Short 6x4 200gal	$23,550	8
Long 6x2 220gal	$23,600	10
Long 6x2 Midlift 220gal	$24,900	12
Long 6x4 220gal	$26,200	13
Long 6x2 300gal	$26,550	15
Long 6x2 Midlift 300gal	$27,750	17
Long 6x4 300gal	$28,950	18
Short 8x4 Midlift 150gal	$29,800	20
Short 8x4 Midlift 200gal	$30,200	22
Long 8x4 Midlift 220gal	$32,400	24
Long 8x4 Midlift 300gal	$33,500	26

Notable Brands

Notable Brands that use the Volvo VNL (2014) in companies.

• Amazon Freight
• Averitt Express
• Swift Transportation
• UPS (United Parcel Service)

Simulator availability

Package listing

The following packages are either included in the base sim or available for download. Note that the inclusion of packages below is not an endorsement of quality or fitness. Potential users are highly encouraged to research packages through reviews, videos, or other means before using since they might be outdated or broken.

American Truck Simulator
License	Type	Creator	Notes
Included	Volvo VNL	SCS Software	Included in Base Game
Freeware	Volvo VNR	Galimim @Steam Workshop
Freeware	Volvo VNL 2018	Galimim @Steam Workshop

Trivia

• It was first shown in an SCS Software blog post about licensing issues already before the game released and was teased and confirmed when Oregon released.
• The Volvo VNL 2014 is the first (and currently only) truck in ATS to be made by a company based outside of the United States, as Volvo is a Swedish company.
• The German ATS retail edition features an image with a Volvo VNL 2014 on the lower left corner of its packaging.
• The Volvo VNL 2014 is featured on the map expansion DLC cover of Utah.

Release History

• Update 1.40:
  • Added Day cab 4x2, Day cab & Sleepers 8x4

• Update 1.32:
  • Improvements and Fixes

• 5 November 2018: Volvo VNL is released along with a trailer video.
• 29 October 2018: A mini-page for the Volvo VNL is added to ATS’ official website, https://americantrucksimulator.com/. It was removed later. It was part of a test to launch the VNL. At the same day, ATS got a preparation update that added the Volvo VNL's support for all current DLCs. The page was added on the 6th of November.
• 18 October 2018: Carthoo: "...there are also smaller things to deal with (new bug found, some wrongly placed things, sickness of the guy responsible - not so easy to transfer the work agenda to someone else)... . It IS coming tho - no big obstacles there."
• 4 October 2018:
  • 17:00 GMT: When shown a comment on the Volvo VNL SCS Software's Twitter replies, "No kisses today - give us a week or two to get it fully ready."
  • 14:00 GMT: Carthoo, a developer for SCS unveils a picture of the VNL and says that, "It's not finished, but it will come soon enough. I guess in a few weeks."
  • 10:00 GMT: In the Oregon release video, a VNL can be seen passing to the left.

Media

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  Collage found in game files

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