In 1954 Volvo introduced the medium-sized truck L370 Brage, named after the Norse god Bragi.

Early trucks had a non-synchronized four-speed gear box, but this was soon replaced by a synchronized five-speed transmission.

Demand for trucks with petrol engines declined with rising fuel prices and the Brage model was discontinued in 1963.

Parallel with the Brage model Volvo offered a diesel version called L375 Starke ("Strong"), with a payload of 4.5 tonnes.

[3] In 1962 Volvo added the forward control L4751 Raske Tiptop with a tilting cab to the program.