Volvo adding distribution center in Washington

Tps Logo Online Headshot
Image001[22] jpg

The Volvo Group will invest $37.7 million to open a new 115,000 sq.-ft., state-of-the-art Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Tacoma, Wash., to better support its Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta and Volvo Construction Equipment dealers in North America. 

Volvo states the facility will employ about 20 people and is key to optimizing parts delivery and expanding coverage to dealers in the Northwest United States and Western Canada.

“This facility represents a significant expansion to the Volvo Group’s parts distribution capabilities, allowing us to reduce transportation lead times and improve reliability, especially for dealers in the more remote areas of Western Canada,” says Peter Andell, vice president of service market logistics for Volvo Group North America.

[RELATED: Rusty Rush cites overcapacity as thorn in truck sales turnaround]

Volvo states the new facility is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027. It will become the primary RDC for approximately 240 dealers, reducing delivery times on stock orders by one to two days on average. Additionally, it is expected to help the Volvo Group significantly reduce its CO2 emissions by centralizing order distribution closer to recipient dealers.

Once fully operational, Volvo states the Tacoma RDC is expected to fulfill more than 500,000 order lines each year.

Looking for your next job?
Careersingear.com is the go-to platform for the Trucking industry. Don’t just find the job you need; find the job you want with the company that wants you!
Learn how to move your used trucks faster
With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.
Download
Used Truck Guide Cover