Two Canadian Volvo Trucks teams advance to final round in global service competition
The technicians behind the trucks get the opportunity to showcase skills and collaboration through real-world scenarios
Three dealer service teams from the Volvo Trucks North America network are heading to Gothenburg, Sweden, this September after advancing past 35 other semi-finalist teams to earn spots in the VISTA 2026 World Finals.
The North American teams will join top-performers from more than 100 countries in VISTA — the Volvo International Service Training Award — Volvo Trucks' flagship aftermarket competition for service market professionals. The biennial program engages thousands of service professionals across Volvo Trucks' global dealer network in a high-energy, hands-on championship that celebrates the people behind the trucks while challenging dealership teams to sharpen their technical knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and elevate support through real-world service scenarios.
The North American teams advancing to the VISTA 2026 Final Event are:
- Regenerates — Beaver Truck Centre - Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is the 5th time that the dealership has sent a team to VISTA.
- Adaptive Crews — Sterling Truck & Trailer Sales LTD - Regina, Saskatchewan.
- ~~~VN4~~~ — Bruckner's Truck & Equipment - Dallas, Texas.
The Volvo VISTA competition
Participants advance through multiple rounds of theoretical and practical challenges, including timed diagnostics, troubleshooting exercises, and team-based problem-solving tasks that replicate real workshop conditions, from electrical systems to complex vehicle diagnostics. Each stage pushes teams to think fast, collaborate under pressure, and deliver dependable service.
"VISTA is one of my favourite programs because it represents everything that makes the Volvo Trucks service network so strong — passion, teamwork, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to supporting our customers," said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. "Programs like this highlight the expertise across our dealer network, and seeing these teams earn a place on the global stage is a significant accomplishment. It's a proud moment for them and the dealerships they represent."
"Continuous learning is critical in today's rapidly evolving service environment, and VISTA brings that learning to life in a way that's engaging and rewarding," said Steven Parkins, vice president, Volvo Trucks Academy. "The competition reflects the passion our dealership teams bring to supporting customers every day and highlights the importance of investing in ongoing training across the Volvo Trucks network."
Following the North American semi-finals held May 4 to 17, three teams secured their spot in the VISTA 2026 world finals, taking place September 7 to 11, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden — the home of Volvo Trucks.
Building teamwork since 1957
First launched in Sweden in 1957, VISTA has grown into a biennial global event that brings together participants from more than 100 countries across Volvo Trucks' and Volvo Buses' worldwide service network. Teams of two to four members compete through multiple rounds of theoretical and practical challenges, with the world's top teams advancing to the finals in Gothenburg. VISTA plays a vital role in strengthening the Volvo Trucks service network by fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation, and building confidence across teams. By simulating real-world workshop challenges, the program helps ensure customers receive reliable, high-quality service wherever their trucks operate.
The Volvo Trucks Academy
Volvo Trucks Academy develops and delivers comprehensive training programs designed to help dealership and service personnel build the technical expertise needed to support customers in an increasingly advanced transportation industry. Through hands-on instruction, digital learning tools, and continuous professional development opportunities, Volvo Trucks Academy helps ensure technicians, service advisors, and dealership teams are equipped to diagnose, maintain, and repair Volvo trucks safely and efficiently.
Programs like VISTA reinforce Volvo Trucks' commitment to ongoing training and knowledge sharing across its dealer network, helping teams stay current with evolving vehicle technologies and supporting improved uptime, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
