Volvo Trucks Offers Bluetooth as Standard

Volvo Trucks in North America announced on Monday that it will now offer its Bluetooth-equipped radio as standard equipment on all VN and VHD models.

The move comes in advance of the federal ban on commercial drivers’ use of hand-held mobile devices while driving, which goes into effect in early January.

Volvo said its standard Bluetooth package includes a radio unit, a microphone mounted in the overhead console and audio delivered through the truck’s speaker system.

The design allows drivers to view incoming and outgoing call information on the vehicle’s driver information display, the company said. The radio also features AM, FM, CD and MP3 capabilities.