Legend introduces retracting side step for commercial vans

Contributing Editor Alex Crissey has been with Fleet Equipment since 2015.

Published: Mar 15, 2024

Legend Fleet Solutions has introduced the Upstep RS3 retracting side step for commercial vans. The announcement was made at this year’s Work Truck Show.

According to the company, this side step mechanically retracts as the door opens and closes.

Legend explained in a press release: “Why does this matter? Not only does it prevent any damage to the step (standard fixed steps can crush on impact), it requires no further electricity from the vehicle like (unlike electric steps) preserving EV battery range.”

The company says the step was tested in “the harshest winters of Europe and North America,” and is produced in North America.

Akebono launches severe-duty brake pads for Ford models

The company says its new brake pads last longer and can lower maintenance costs, while still providing the stopping power fleets need.

By Kevin Linger

Managing Editor/Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine

Published: Apr 11, 2024

Akebono Brake Corp. recently released a new line of severe-duty fleet brake pads. This release of six severe-duty part numbers adds coverage for Ford F250 Super Duty (model years 2013-2023), F350 Super Duty (2013-2023), Transit-150 (2015-2021), Transit-250 (2015-2021), Transit-350 (2015-2021), Transit-350HD (2015-2021) and Police Interceptor Utility (2020-2023).