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
Chevrolet expands Colorado work truck options
Chevrolet announced immediate availability of a box delete option for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, the only such option offered in the mid-size truck segment, said the company. Business owners and fleet managers can customize the back end of the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado with the box delete option. “With the segment-leading efficiency and maneuverable size, the
Kenworth, Paccar Financial announce medium-duty extended warranty program
Kenworth Truck Co. and Paccar Financial announced a 2015 extended warranty program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory trucks financed through Paccar Financial. Kenworth customers may receive a two-year/200,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing Paccar Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks. Paccar Financial rates are available
Cabovers address challenges unique to pick-up and delivery operations
Pick-up and delivery (P&D) companies often have two challenges that fleets in other vocations don’t share to the same degree. First, delivery locations often involve congested, urban routes. Secondly, businesses that use trucks for P&D operations don’t always employ dedicated drivers.
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Crysteel Manufacturing redesigns dump body
Crysteel Mfg. unveiled the newly redesigned A-Tipper Aluminum dump body. The Crysteel A-Tipper has been redesigned with minimum welds, innovative features and a modern aerodynamic design, said the company. The Crysteel A-Tipper is designed for contractors and municipalities that need strength, durability and lightweight efficiency, according to Crysteel. The A-Tipper offers strength and added safety with
Pick-ups, vans ready for growing construction market
According to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), 80% of over 900 construction firms from 48 states and the District of Columbia plan to expand their payrolls in 2015. Only 7% expect to reduce headcounts.
Derive Systems updates software to be compatible with Ford Transit
Derive Systems announced that their engine calibration software now works with the 2015 Ford Transit 3.7-liter and 3.5-liter. This new coverage allows commercial fleets using the Ford Transit full-size van to maximize savings and safety, said Derive Systems. “Businesses select the Ford Transit because their fleets require a highly customizable vehicle,” said Tom Kanewske, senior
ATP Automotive releases remanufactured front differentials
ATP Automotive’s fully remanufactured front differentials for GM trucks offer an alternative to bench rebuilding the unit or buying used. “ATP Automotive is the industry’s choice for precision remanufactured front differentials for GM trucks,” said Luke Perkowski, director of marketing and product management for ATP Inc. “Our front differentials are carefully inspected and totally reconditioned
Fleets set their sights on going electric
When Tony Earley, chairman, chief executive officer and president of PG&E Corp., the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., spoke recently at the Detroit Economic Club, he quickly laid out his vision for an environmentally cleaner, economically stronger and more energy-independent America. “One of the most important keys to such improvements is the
Ford Transit: A build for nearly any application
Last year, Ford made a big splash in the light-duty van market with its all-new, full-size Ford Transit van, a North American offering that was backed by a $1.1 billion investment and 2,000 new employees at its Kansas City Assembly Plant. While Transit has been the van sales leader in the U.K. for the past
