VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to ‘rising costs and global trade challenges’.
For more than four decades, Rokbak, formerly Terex Trucks, has delivered off-highway articulated haulers to customers worldwide. However, Volvo said rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges such as the US tariffs, have ‘significantly’ impacted financial performance, making continued operation ‘unsustainable’.
Production of Rokbak articulated haulers is expected to stop in the second half of 2026, subject to a consultation process.
Volvo added that dedicated support will be available and customers and dealers will continue to receive aftermarket services support throughout the transition and into the future. A core Rokbak team will remain in place to deliver aftermarket services, including parts, sales, technical support and training.
“This is an incredibly difficult time for our entire company, our valued employees, and our loyal customers and partners,” said Paul Douglas, MD of Rokbak. “We are extremely grateful for all the support we’ve received over the years. Our focus now is on ensuring a smooth transition, providing ongoing support to our fantastic team, customers and partners, and honouring our commitments.”
In 2014, the Volvo Group acquired the off-road product line from Terex Trucks and established a new division within Volvo CE. The Rokbak brand was launched in September 2021 with the RA30 and RA40 haulers.
“Our haulers are designed and built in Scotland and loaded with generations of experience and pride,” added Paul. “When we launched the Rokbak brand, it was a hit worldwide and embraced by our team, customers and dealer partners. The trucks became known and loved for their reliability, durability and uptime. This makes it even harder to announce our plans to close the business, but despite extensive efforts, ongoing operations have unfortunately become unsustainable.”
The Rokbak closure is subject to the completion of a collective consultation process, which is expected to conclude by Quarter 3, 2026.
Volvo CE revealed it will work with unions, government representatives and regulatory bodies to ensure a ‘responsible and supportive’ transition for employees impacted by the decision.
