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Volvo Heavy-Truck Command Vehicle

A large fixed-body command vehicle on a Volvo heavy chassis, built for operations that last days rather than hours. Satellite, trunked radio, MESH networking and video conferencing run from one integrated rack, and the interior provides four to eight working positions with room to stand up.

Key facts

Base chassisVolvo heavy-truck chassis, 6x2 or 6x4
BodyLarge fixed box body, insulated, with roof platform and equipment lockers
CommunicationsSatellite, trunked radio, MESH and video conferencing in an integrated rack
Working positionsFour to eight operator positions plus a small briefing area
PowerOn-board generator with UPS for communications equipment
DeliveryComplete vehicle with commissioning and operator training

There are two kinds of command vehicle: ones that arrive at an incident for six hours, and ones that become the headquarters for a week. The second kind is a building with an engine. It needs a floor that people can stand on all day, climate that holds overnight, a generator that runs for days rather than hours, and communications that do not have to be re-established every time the vehicle moves.

The Volvo chassis provides the payload and the electrical capacity for that. The body is a fixed box rather than an expansion, because a fixed box can be insulated better, sealed better, and fitted with a proper roof platform for antennas without the compromises a slide-out demands.

The communications rack is designed for coexistence: satellite, trunked radio and MESH share the same antenna farm without interfering, and the UPS keeps the radios alive through a generator changeover. That last detail is the one that matters at three in the morning when the generator is being refuelled.

Configurations

Each configuration is a starting point — equipment, layout and finish are set per order.

01Headquarters

Eight positions, video conferencing, satellite and a small briefing room.

02Communications hub

Dense radio and MESH fit-out with a reduced working area.

03Field hospital command

Configured for medical coordination with patient tracking displays and dispatch links.

04Utility and grid control

Built for power and water utilities coordinating repair crews across a wide area.

Where it is used

The same platform carries different fit-outs depending on who operates it.

Regional emergency headquarters

Flood, storm and wildfire operations that run for a week or more.

Utility restoration command

Grid and water utilities coordinating crews across a wide service area.

Border and major-event operations

Multi-day deployments where a fixed command post is impractical.

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Every unit is re-engineered to your specification.

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Questions buyers ask

Can it run continuously for days?

With the generator and fuel capacity specified for your deployment length, yes. Tell us how many days and what the communications load is; we will size fuel and power accordingly.

Is a slide-out available?

The fixed body is preferred for this size because insulation and sealing are better and the roof can carry a full antenna farm. If floor area is the priority, our expandable box vehicle is the better platform.

Can the vehicle be driven with the antennas up?

No. The antenna farm is stowed for travel and raised on site. We provide the operating procedure and training.

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