Morgan Truck Body unveiling new custom concept bodies

Morgan Truck Body unveiling new custom concept bodies

As Morgan Truck Body celebrates its 70th year, executives announced that it will unveil multiple custom concept bodies in 2022.

Morgan will debut two advanced concept bodies during an exclusive preview at NTEA Work Truck Week in March 2022, with an emphasis on weight reduction and integration of enhanced safety and sensing technology. Additional technology and innovation concepts will be unveiled at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in May 2022.

“Our EV concept bodies are the culmination of extensive collaboration with technology partners and chassis OEMs to achieve the most versatile and technologically advanced solutions for our customers,” says Dan DesRochers, President and COO, Morgan Truck Body. “With 14 manufacturing locations, 8 Company-owned Service Facilities, and a network of more than 200 Morgan-Authorized Repair Centers throughout the U.S. and Canada, Morgan is well-positioned to serve our customers when and where they need support. In addition, we are doubling down on our commitment to electrification with the creation of a dedicated Innovation Lab within our Technical Center in Morgantown, Pennsylvania.”

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