Volvo CE to shutter Rokbak ADT business

A brand with deep history dating back to the 1930s will see its last articulated hauler roll off the assembly line in Motherwell, Scotland, later in 2026. Volvo CE has decided to shutter the Rokbak business, subject to a consultation process, citing rising costs and global trade challenges — including U.S. tariffs — which Volvo says have made the operation unsustainable.

Mar 17, 2026 - 14:10

A brand with deep history dating back to the 1930s will see its last articulated hauler roll off the assembly line in Motherwell, Scotland, later in 2026. Volvo CE has decided to shutter the Rokbak business, subject to a consultation process, citing rising costs and global trade challenges — including U.S. tariffs — which Volvo says have made the operation unsustainable.