PACCAR debuts medium-duty leasing program
PACCAR Leasing Co. debuted a new medium-duty leasing program called the PacLease Value Spec at the National Private Truck Council convention in Cincinnati. “We’re seeing continued growth in the U.S. and Canadian medium duty lease market—especially in the Class 6 segment—since drivers are not required to have CDLs,” said Rick Walden, PacLease’s director of sales.
Geny Industries provides hitch solutions overview
Bremen, Ind.-based Geny Industries was formed in 2011 by Carl Borkholder, who was in the recreational vehicle industry, providing commercial tree care services. His involvement in the commercial tree care business drove home the inconvenience of not having a hitch system that was compatible with all the trucks and towable units necessary for the company’s
Mitsubishi Fuso higlights route delivery truck for vending market
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America highlighted its Canter FE 160 Class 4 medium-duty work truck outfitted with a Morgan Maximizer van body, offering versatility in the loading and route access needed in the vending market, according to the truck manufacturer. The Maximizer body provides convenient, safer curb-side access to the cargo area through a low step-in
The vocational truck rollouts roundup
When more than 10,000 truck fleet managers, manufacturers and equipment distributors descended on the Indiana Convention Center for The Work Truck Show 2015 they were able to witness the debut of a number of new vocational truck products. Among them were three vehicle announcements. Extending its lineup from Class 4 through Class 7, Hino Trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso announces 2014 Dealer of the Year award winners
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. announced the winners of its North American Dealer of the Year awards. Each year, the company recognizes its most outstanding dealers in the U.S. and Canada for overall performance, and for sales, parts sales and service performance, according to the company. In addition, the company honors the dealer salesperson
ProMax launching Severe Duty Metallic brake pads
ProMax introduced its Severe Duty Metallic brake pads, engineered to OE quality, durability and reliability, while encompassing the highest safety standards, the company said. ProMax’s Severe Duty Metallic brake pads meet and exceed the severe braking requirements for pickup trucks, commercial delivery vans, school buses and other vehicles requiring extreme braking and assured performance needs,
Link debuts electronic air kit for UltraRide suspension
Link Manufacturing Ltd. introduced an improved compact Integrated Electronic Air Kit for its UltraRide chassis air suspension system. The UltraRide is designed to improve the ride and handling of light- and medium-duty work trucks, buses and emergency service vehicles, according to Link. The newly introduced small air kit’s footprint – less than 2-ft. of frame
Volvo debuts I-Shift transmission for severe-duty applications
Volvo Trucks in North America introduced a rugged version of the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission for severe-duty applications. The reinforced I-Shift for severe-duty applications will be available for order in May in Volvo VHD vocational models, the company said. The I-Shift for severe-duty is designed for on- and off-road work in construction and other applications
Alliance AutoGas announces Ford Transit bi-fuel conversion system
Alliance AutoGas announced that its Ford Transit 3.7L engine conversion to propane autogas is in development and expected to go in for EPA certification in early 2015. The bi-fuel system conversion on the Transit requires no intake manifold drilling, cutting, or splicing of wiring, making it the first plug and play conversion to be installed
AmeriPride expands propane autogas fueled trucks program
One of the largest textile rental and supply companies in North America is expanding its program to include additional propane autogas fueled trucks. After a successful alternative fuels pilot, AmeriPride Services is adding 20 more Roush CleanTech Ford F-59 delivery trucks in Northern California later this year, according to AmeriPride. The company currently has five
DuraClass introduces new dump body line
DuraClass introduced its redesigned HPT “Tub” body line. The line has been redesigned to meet all heavy-duty dump body needs, according to the company. The HPT-B1 features a closed fender design, and comes in 14- to 18-ft. lengths in either carbon or stainless steel. The HPT-B1 features capacity ranges from 10- to 20-yards. The HPT-B2
Western Products introduces trio of tailgate spreaders
Western Products announced the addition of three new tailgate spreader models to its ice control equipment lineup. The company introduced the trio of tailgate spreaders—the Western Pro-Flo 900 and Pro-Flo 525 tailgate spreaders and the Low-Pro 300W wireless electric tailgate spreader. The Pro-Flo 900 and the Pro-Flo 525 tailgate spreaders have a corrosion-free poly-hopper for
