Volvo Trucks’ deliveries January 2009

The lower demand for new trucks were clearly reflected in the January deliveries, which declined with 46% compared with the year-earlier period.

The customers are adapting to the financial crisis and are postponing replacements of older trucks. Consequently, today the market organisation is focused on maintaining good customer relations and developing the aftermarket business.

The European delivery rates in the month of January are down with 55% and in North America with 69%. The weaker demand is now impacting nearly all markets to a different extent.