Investments by Volvo Trucks dealers throughout the southeastern U.S. have resulted in a nearly 21% increase in work capacity in that region since January 2010. During this time, the dealer network added 214 service bays and 230 Volvo-certified technicians while expanding parts inventory by more than 20%.

Vanguard Truck Center in Adairsville, Ga., expanded with the addition of a new full-service dealership. The satellite location, which joins Vanguard’s primary facility in the Atlanta suburb of Forest Park, can simultaneously service seven trucks in its oversized bays, which are staffed by six Volvo technicians, three of whom are Volvo master technicians. On-site parts inventory in Adairsville now exceeds $200,000 and the location can quickly access the parts warehouse in Forest Park. Vanguard in Adairsville also offers a complimentary pickup and delivery service.

Nacarato Volvo in La Vergne, Tenn., recently opened a new full-service dealership. Located just outside Nashville, the 80,000-sq.-ft. facility houses 28 service bays staffed by 32 Volvo technicians, including eight Volvo master technicians. Nacarato Volvo also features a body shop with 18 bays and a two-bay paint booth. Additional facilities include steam cleaning and wash bays and an FSX Diesel Particulate Filter cleaning system. The environmentally friendly facility utilizes a waste oil heating system and solar energy roof-mounted panels on the service and body shops.