After more than 40 years in operation, the Rokbak factory in Motherwell, Scotland, will stop production of articulated haul trucks.
The last Rokbak articulated haulers, formerly Terex Trucks, are expected to roll off the production in the second half of 2026, subject to a consultation process.
According to its parent company Volvo Construction Equipment, rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges such as the United States tariffs, significantly impacted financial performance, making continued operation unsustainable.
In a news release, Volvo CE said it is committed to the ongoing success of Rokbak customers and dealer partners. 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, 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.”
The Volvo Group acquired the off-road product line from Terex Trucks in 2014 and established a new division within Volvo CE. After seven years of investment, the Rokbak brand was launched in September 2021 with the 28-tonne payload RA30 and 38-tonne RA40 articulated haulers. Since then, the trucks have been delivering reliable, fuel-efficient performance on tough job sites around the world.
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The Rokbak name also marked the first time a company acquired by Volvo would be relaunched under a completely new brand name.
“Our haulers are designed and built in Scotland and loaded with generations of experience and pride,” Douglas said.
“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 the third quarter of 2026.
Volvo CE said it will work closely with unions, government representatives and regulatory bodies to ensure a responsible and supportive transition for employees impacted by this decision.
