New choices: Wabash National rolls out new truck body lineup
During the International Food service Distributors Association (IFDA) Distribution Solutions Conference in late October, a new player entered the market for Class 6 and 7 truck bodies. While hardly new to the industry, this will be Wabash National Corp.’s first line of dry and refrigerated truck bodies based on the technologies it employs in its
VMAC Underhood Lite air compressor now available for Ford Transit
VMAC has announced that the Underhood Lite air compressor system is now available on the Ford Transit 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 Van. This brings the efficiency, power, safety and performance of the Underhood Lite air compressor system to the growing number of Ford Transit Van fleets across North America. The Underhood Lite (pictured below) aims to be a
October used truck sales fall month-over-month and year-over-year
Used Class 8 truck metrics continued to be mixed in October, according to the latest State of the Industry report from ACT Research Co. The report says that volumes shrank 3% month-over-month, despite longer term comparisons being stable, with volumes down a mere 1% year-over-year and the past nine months flat, relative to the same
Watch: Daimler Trucks talks Detroit medium-duty engines, AMT production
Recently, Daimler Trucks announced an investment to enable production of the new DD5 and DD8 medium duty engines at the Detroit brand headquarters and manufacturing facility in Redford, Mich. The OE also celebrated the start of production of its DT12 AMT at that same plant. Jason Morgan, editor of Fleet Equipment, grabbed a cup of
Hino Trucks offers custom paint options
Hino Trucks has announced custom color paint options for all conventional trucks beginning with model year 2017. Hino will now offer a wide variety of exterior truck colors that customers can order as a factory option or color match to their customized request. “At Hino, we strive to achieve a higher level of customer satisfaction and
Transfer Flow introduces ‘Hauler’ auxiliary fuel tank system
Transfer Flow’s 100-gal. “Hauler” in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system, as seen in the photo above, is based on customer requests for more gallons available in a commercial-grade tank. Available for 2000 to 2015 full-size Dodge Ram, Ford and GM diesel pickups with 8-ft. beds, this fuel tank is constructed of aluminum diamond plate and mill finish
GM to offer ‘box delete’ option on all truck classifications
Purchasers of Chevrolet and GMC trucks can now modify all sizes of trucks with a “box delete” option. General Motors is making the option available to fleet and retail customers on its 1500 two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive regular cab Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, completing the pick-up portfolio of box delete offerings. “We are in the business
Mitsubishi Fuso introduces FusoFirst product support program
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) announced the creation of its new, comprehensive FusoFirst product support program, aimed at providing full-service customer support for owners and operators of Mitsubishi Fuso medium-duty trucks. Features of the program include 24/7 Roadside Assistance, website and mobile app, ongoing operator training, availability to nationwide FUSO Service and Parts Dealerships,
A.R.E. Accessories releases HD Series truck cap
A.R.E. Accessories, makers of fiberglass truck caps and tonneau covers, offers the new HD Series truck cap, a heavy-duty design available for all current model trucks. The centerpiece of the HD Series is an interior aluminum support framework that reinforces the fiberglass cap construction by routing all roof rack and toolbox weight to the bedrail of the pickup truck,
US Cargo Control introduces new line of e-track
US Cargo Control continues to update its selection of tie down products, with the addition of gray E-track tie down rails. E-track (pictured above) is a method of securing tie down straps in van trailers, sprinter vans, and other enclosed and utility-style trailers. The company currently carries a line of galvanized steel E-track, as well as
Alt Power: Utility fleets continue to lead the charge
The theme of the 2015 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference— Fleet Strategies to Maximize Total Company Performance— did not disappoint the record-setting 125 fleet representatives from 70 investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives and electrical contractors in the U.S. and Canada who attended the annual educational event. One topic of great interest was electric and alternative
Watch: Inside Mercedes-Benz mid-sized Metris vans
The Metris, the newest line of vans from Mercedes-Benz, is now available. With cargo and passenger versions available, and a 23 MPG combined rating, Mercedes believes it has carved out the perfect middle ground in the van market, a midpoint between its larger and smaller counterparts. Why not take an inside look at the vans and
