Crysteel Manufacturing offers multi-function tailgate
Crysteel Manufacturing is offering the High ‘N Slide multi-function tailgate as a special feature available through the Crysteel Select dump body program. The High ‘N Slide tailgate offers traditional dump-through, sliding and high-lift functionality in a single tailgate, according to the manufacturer. Through a simple mechanical adjustment, the tailgate switches from high-lift, with 21-in. of
Rugby Manufacturing redesigns Rancher truck bodies
Rugby Manufacturing recently redesigned its Rancher body for work trucks. Rugby Manufacturing’s Rancher truck bodies are designed for durability, performance and style, according to the company. The new design features a narrower, tapered bulkhead and a B&W Turnoverball hitch that allows a flat surface with no cutouts in the floor. The Rancher is built with
Freightliner highlights new options for 122SD truck
Freightliner Trucks showcased several new options for its 122SD truck. The flagship of the Freightliner severe-duty line of vocational trucks, the 122SD is ideal for heavy, oversized loads, and can be configured for a variety of severe-duty options, including oil/gas field services, concrete mixing, specialty/heavy-haul, crane, dump and towing/recovery, said the company. The new options
Double Coin to debut mixed service tire at MATS
Double Coin and CMA will introduce the new Double Coin RR706 mixed service, all-position truck tire at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show. Double Coin’s ultra-premium RR706 all-position, mixed service truck tires are specifically designed for the construction, waste and refuse industry. According to the tire company, rigorous in-house and field testing by Double Coin engineers
Isuzu begins production of N-Series diesel models
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, distributor of low cab forward trucks, has started production for its 2015 and 2016 N-Series line of diesel models. The diesel-powered 2016 NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR and NRR meet stringent new EPA greenhouse gas emissions standards a full year before they go into effect, said the company. These models, as well
Johnson Truck Bodies showcases latest equipment advances
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies (JRTB) showcased its line of refrigerated truck bodies at the 2015 NTEA Work Truck Show in the Indiana Convention Center, including a lightweight, three-temperature-zone Guardian composite truck body built to serve the growing market for home and B2B deliveries. The specially designed truck body is mounted on a Ford F-550 chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. showcases expanded S2G applications
As it enters its first full year of production, the propane-autogas S2G chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is demonstrating its capabilities for additional applications at the 2015 NTEA Work Truck Show. FCCC debuted the S2G at the 2013 Work Truck Show with an initial focus on marketing the truck to the propane delivery segment,
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches mid-size Metris van
Mercedes-Benz Vans USA introduced the Mercedes-Benz Metris at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The Metris, which launches at U.S. dealers in October 2015, is the U.S. and Canadian sibling to the “Vito,” which remains the midsize commercial van nameplate for all other global markets. “We are pleased to debut the Mercedes-Benz Metris at
Mitsubishi Fuso focuses on total cost of ownership, driver operability
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America showed its Canter FE130, FE160, FE180 and FE160 Crew Cab models at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. At the show and conference, Fuso highlighted the Canter’s payload capacities, fuel economy, longer service intervals and its five-year powertrain limited warranty, which the company said “combine to provide Canter users with
Ford unveils new F-650, F-750
Decked out in a nostalgic Tonka Truck paint job for the NTEA Work Truck Show, Ford‘s all new F-750 (along with the new F-650) anchors the Ford commercial truck lineup. Offered in Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab styles and in straight-frame, dock-height and an all-new dedicated tractor model for heavy towing applications, the 2016
Hino Trucks adds Class 4 model to medium-duty lineup
Hino Trucks announced the addition of a Class 4 155 Model to its product offering during the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. With the addition of the 155 Model, Hino now offers product ranging from Class 4 through Class 7. The 155 Model has a GVWR of 14,500 lbs. and is powered by Hino’s
Navistar launches website for Fleetrite truck parts
Navistar launched a new website for its all-makes truck parts brand, Fleetrite. Through Fleetrite.com, truck fleets and owner-operators are able to search thousands of parts for all truck and bus manufacturers, and find detailed information on the company’s full line of all-makes aftermarket parts, said Navistar. “Our Fleetrite brand of all-makes parts is a key
