Ranger Design launches new steel nine-drawer cabinet
Ranger Design Inc. has announced the launch of a new product, the X51-F steel nine-drawer van cabinet. Ranger Design is a manufacturer of specialized van shelving, van racking, ladder racks, partitions and storage systems for commercial vehicles. Built for securely storing and transporting small parts, the all new X51-F steel nine-drawer cabinet is made of heavy duty steel
Chevrolet re-enters low cab forward market with 2016 models
Chevrolet will offer low cab forward medium-duty trucks in the U.S. in 2016, returning the brand to a growing segment of the commercial vehicle market. The six new models – Chevrolet 3500, 3500HD, 4500, 4500HD, 5500 and 5500 HD – are based on the Isuzu N-Series, which General Motors will procure from Isuzu and distribute
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
Luber-finer highlights Extreme Clean Cabin Filter at MATS 2015
Luber-finer gives Fleet Equipment an inside look at extreme clean cabin filter and Luber-finer University during the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Stay tuned for more FE Video coverage and more news from the show.
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.
Cabover offerings for medium-duty vocational fleets
While cabover engine (COE) style trucks are rarely if ever seen in on-highway trucking operations, they are considered effective by many local and regional medium-duty operations. Highly maneuverable in tight spaces and offering exceptional visibility and maneuverability, COEs are the vehicle of choice for a range of vocations, including pick-up and delivery, lease and rental,
Volvo Trucks debuts new ‘Welcome to My Cab’ installment
Volvo Trucks’ “Welcome to My Cab” series offers professional truck drivers a way to show their appreciation of large trucks and inspire others. In the latest episode of “Welcome to My Cab,” Tim Baumgartner, a veteran of the Vietnam War and founder and owner of Crockett’s Interstate Towing in Eugene, Ore., customized his Volvo VNL
New Kenworth cabover options
Kenworth has introduces three new options for its medium-duty cabovers. The new options for the Kenworth K270 and K370 cabovers include a compact back-of-cab exhaust system to allow more space for custom bodies; right-side steer for street sweeping, refuse and road maintenance applications; and expanded PACCAR PX-7 engine ratings. Kenworth’s clear frame rail package, introduced earlier
PeopleNet enhances in-cab scanning offerings
PeopleNet, a Trimble company and provider of fleet mobility technology, announced an upgrade to its in-cab scanning capabilities in partnership with Pegasus TransTech. When using scanning services remotely, drivers can now scan and transmit critical transportation documents using a Wi-Fi network, which reduces the overall cost of the scanning solution according to the company. “We
New cabin air filters can provide HVAC efficiency
The environment inside the cabin of a heavy-duty vehicle is subjected to a long list of contaminants including exhaust, pollen, bacteria, dirt, dust and soot. A cabin air filter is the frontline defense, protecting cabin occupants and providing efficient heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) system operation. Harmful contaminants can clog HVAC systems and affect drivers’
