Dyne Systems introduces portable chassis dynamometer
Dyne Systems, a division of Taylor Dynamometer, announced the launch of its portable, AC Chassis Dynamometer, the TD-24-AC-T. This fully-contained, mobile system is specifically designed for testing over-the-highway trucks. The AC dynamometer is unique, in that, it provides both power-absorbing as well as motoring integrated into the trailer. The motoring function provides downhill simulation. The
Freightliner Custom Chassis delivers 50,000th chassis to UPS
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) recently hit a milestone as it delivered its 50,000th chassis to UPS. Leaders from UPS, FCCC and FCCC parent company Daimler Trucks North America were on hand at FCCC headquarters in Gaffney, S.C., recently to mark the official delivery of the milestone chassis, which was specially branded and displayed for the
Motiv Power Systems introduces EPIC all-electric chassis for trucks and buses
Motiv Power Systems has introduced the EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) all-electric family of chassis. According to Motiv, the EPIC all-electric chassis are production line-ready, drop-in replacements for the equivalent ICE chassis and are available for a wide range of medium-duty body applications including walk-in vans, box trucks, school buses, shuttle buses, work trucks and
Jeff Sather appointed president, CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that Jeff Sather has accepted the position of president and chief executive officer of its subsidiary Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC). In this position, Sather will lead all operations of the manufacturer of motorhome, walk-in van, school bus and commercial bus chassis. In his most recent role, Sather (pictured
Hunter upgrades chassis configuration for tire changers
Hunter has released heavier and more rigid versions of its conventional table-top tire changers. The new tire changers are available in TCX50H, TCX51H and TCX53H (above) configurations featuring a wide chassis. The TCX50H, TCX51H and TCX53H also include a 220V dedicated motor, 50% more torque and two-speed (7 and 17 RPM), 25% heavier mass and 10% less
Building on the foundation: Freightliner Custom Chassis sets its sights on expansion
Vocational trucks adapt to their applications—one day a box-truck is called upon to tackle P&D; the next, a dump truck is need to haul dirt to a jobsite. Regardless of the truck’s body, all vocational workhorses share a common steel skeletal structure and fuel-fired heart. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has been crafting truck, bus
Freightliner Custom Chassis expansion, Logistics Center groundbreaking
In the time it will take for you to watch this video, another custom chassis will roll off the line at Freightliner Custom Chassis manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. Let me throw a few numbers at you: Each Chassis, on average, takes about 4,000 total pieces to complete. Freightliner Custom Chassis is currently building
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. announces $100,000 donation to Cherokee County schools
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced a donation of $100,000 to support Cherokee County School District as part of the DaimlerCares Program. The donation will support the school district’s Project Lead the Way program, which prepares dozens of district high school students for careers and/or secondary education
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. breaks ground on new facility
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) officially broke ground on the new FCCC logistics facility in Gaffney, S.C. The new facility is the centerpiece of a $22.7 million investment in FCCC facilities and operations. The 200,000-sq.-ft. facility will serve as a new logistics and material-handling center for FCCC and will enable the
Freightliner Custom Chassis, Clean Energy Fuels, Green Alternative Systems partner on CNG chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC), Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Green Alternative Systems (GAS) have partnered to provide an OEM CNG fueling system on FCCC’s CNG MT-45/55 chassis. The chassis is used in the linen and uniform, parcel and home delivery, vending and food service, baking and snack delivery, and school bus industries. Green Alternative Systems
