Work truck technology with Mitsubishi Fuso, Mack Trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis, Chevrolet
Hard working vocational trucks have to meet intense demands, but advanced truck technology is quickly become as big of a bottom line bullet point as dependability and durability. The latest technology sat right next to the newest truck announcements at this year’s Work Truck Show, but you don’t have to just take my word on
Chief offers Chassis Liner Frame Rack in custom packages for collision repair
The Chassis Liner Heavy-Duty Trucker is available from Chief distributors to provide a pulling package for repairing a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks, trailers, buses and recreational vehicles. The pulling system is built on a multi-use platform so it can be customized to meet any heavy-duty shop’s needs for less than the cost
PACCAR releases the Allison TC10 transmission in Peterbilt, Kenworth chassis
PACCAR has started an engineering program with Allison Transmission to release the fully automatic Allison TC10 in the latest PACCAR models. The TC10 transmission will be offered in Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt models 567 and 579 with both PACCAR and Cummins engines. “We are looking forward to offering the TC10 to our Peterbilt
Ford introduces 2017 Super Duty chassis cab lineup
Ford Motor Co. has introduced its 2017 Super Duty chassis cab lineup, which includes the F-350, F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs. Highlights of the 2017 lineup, according to Ford, include: best-in-class front gross axle weight rating of 7,500 lbs.; a gross combined weight rating of best-in-class 40,000 lbs. – meaning a fully loaded Super Duty chassis cab and trailer can carry
Ram Commercial showcases 2016 chassis cab lineup
Ram Commercial showcases its 2016 chassis cab lineup, which includes the 2016 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks. The company highlights the features of the 2016 chassis cab vehicles, which include: offering the most Power Take-off (PTO) options, offer a best-in-class 60 horsepower of PTO output, best-in-class capability and best-in-class total cost of ownership, Gross Combined Weight Ratings
Peterbilt debuts chassis routings for Models 579 and 567
Peterbilt Motors Co. has debuted its new chassis routings for Models 579 and 567, which the company says will improve serviceability while offering a more robust, streamlined design. The new chassis routings, which run the length of the truck, organize air, electrical and fuel lines into individual bundles to facilitate quick, efficient identification and servicing
Ford to produce F-Series Super Duty chassis cab at Ohio Assembly Plant
Ford Motor Co. has announced that its Ohio Assembly Plant will support additional production of the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty chassis cab. Together with Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, Ohio Assembly will produce F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cab configurations. The Sheffield Lake, Oh.-based plant, which employs about 1,400 workers, currently manufactures Ford’s F-650 and F-750 in addition to
Daimler invests $22.7 million in expanded Freightliner Custom Chassis facilities
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced a $22.7 million investment to expand facilities and improve operations at Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) in South Carolina. According to Daimler, the investment will positively impact a number of key business operations for FCCC, including the construction of a new logistics center, as well as expansions of the current
XL Hybrids expands product line with GM cutaway, cab chassis
XL Hybrids Inc., provider of fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, announced its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is now available for the GM 3500/4500 Cutaway/Cab Chassis beginning with MY2011 vehicles. This new product would allow universities, transit agencies and for-hire transportation companies that use small shuttle buses to cut fuel costs while supporting
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,
