Renault Trucks Logo

In 1975, the well-regarded French brand Renault ventured into the trucking industry by securing a share in Saviem, a renowned French truck maker. A few years later, in 1978, the company revamped its truck division, renaming it Renault Véhicules Industriels, which translates to Renault Industrial Vehicles.

By 1980, Renault V.I. proudly launched the Premium, a series of robust heavy-duty trucks. Over time, this model would be heralded as one of Renault’s signature offerings in the heavy truck segment. Fast forward to 1987, and Renault V.I. found a strategic partner in the Dutch truck manufacturer DAF. Together, they established Renault Véhicules Industriels et Commerciaux (RVIC). However, this partnership faced challenges. By 1992, DAF exited, and RVIC transitioned back to its earlier name, Renault V.I.

The late 90s saw the birth of the Kerax, a rugged, heavy-duty construction truck, broadening Renault’s portfolio. But the dawn of the new millennium marked a transformative phase for Renault V.I. In 2001, the business caught the attention of Volvo and was subsequently absorbed into the Volvo Group. A year later, the collaboration between the two gave rise to a refreshed identity known as Renault Trucks, concentrating its production activities in its homeland, France.

In the years that followed, Renault Trucks was relentless in its pursuit of innovation. 2006 welcomed the new Range T model, a successor to the iconic Premium. Moreover, in 2010, the brand displayed its commitment to sustainability by kickstarting an electric truck initiative, leading to the development of the Renault Trucks D Z.E prototype.