Volvo CE closing Rokbak ADT business with Motherwell factory to focus on rigid haulers
As part of a long-term strategic shift and due to the unsustainable profitability of the Rokbak articulated hauler business, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) says it will close its Rokbak business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions.
It states: “For more than four decades, Rokbak – formerly Terex Trucks – has proudly delivered reliable off-highway articulated haulers to customers worldwide. However, rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges, including US tariffs, have significantly impacted financial performance, making continued operation unsustainable.”
Volvo CE adds that it is committed to ensuring Rokbak customers and partners remain successful, providing dedicated support throughout this phase-out and into the future. “We are deeply grateful to our loyal Rokbak customers, dealers, dedicated employees, and supportive partners who have been part of this journey,” said Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE.”Our priority is to honour our commitments and deliver ongoing comprehensive support to Rokbak customers and partners.”
Volvo CE says it will concentrate resources on advancing and launching innovative hauling solutions. The Motherwell facility in Scotland will continue as a key hub for designing and manufacturing Volvo rigid haulers and will drive development of future product lines.
This closure is subject to completion of a collective consultation process which is expected to be concluded by Q3 2026. Volvo CE will work closely with unions, government representatives, and regulatory bodies to ensure a responsible and supportive transition for any employees who may be impacted by this decision.
In its own statement, Rokbak said production of Rokbak articulated haulers is expected to stop in the second half of 2026. It adds that 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,” says Paul Douglas, Managing Director 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. After seven years of investment, the Rokbak brand was launched in September 2021 with the RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers. Since then, the robust trucks have been delivering reliable, fuel-efficient performance on tough job sites around the world.
“Our haulers are designed and built in Scotland and loaded with generations of experience and pride,” concludes Douglas. “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.”
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