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J.B. Poindexter & Co. unveils next-gen EV, AV truck bodies at ACT Expo

JBPCO showcases next-gen EV truck bodies and digital connectivity at ACT Expo.

Morgan Truck Body unveils Mobile Service Unit for fleet roadside assistance

The Roadside Assistance Vehicle will be featured on an Isuzu NPR-HD gas-powered chassis and will include a service-ready mobile workshop.

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Morgan Truck Body showcases Class 4 parcel van

Morgan Truck Body, a manufacturer of light- and medium-duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies, recently showcased a dry-freight Parcel Van Full-height Walk-through (PVW) body on an electric platform—the next-generation vocational solution for final-mile delivery fleets. The PVW truck body offers full-height walk-through capability and is designed for increased driver convenience and productivity. The

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Morgan Truck Body Unveils ‘NEO’ proof-of-concept body innovations

It comes off the heels of last year’s first-phase concept body that introduced lighter-weight materials and situational awareness elements, many of which are now available.

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Morgan Truck Body, EAVX highlights zero-emission equipment

Morgan Truck Body featured two advanced-technology truck bodies at the first Zero-Emission Truck Showcase + Ride and Drive, June 8 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, hosted by The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and organized by CALSTART. The event provided an opportunity for industry OEMs and fleet operators to discuss the state

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Morgan Truck Body shows off electrified truck refrigerated concept body

Morgan Truck Body has unveiled its latest body innovations with the introduction of an electrified refrigerated concept truck body. Mounted on a Lion Electric Lion 6 chassis and utilizing a Thermo King all-electric refrigerated unit, the 24-foot truck body is constructed with materials that are designed to maximize thermal efficiency and lighten the load, and

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Morgan Truck Body, Masterack unveil full-height walkthrough compact parcel van body

Morgan Truck Body, in collaboration with its JB Poindexter & Co (“JBPCO”) business unit partner Masterack, has announced the latest evolution in Parcel Van Walkthrough bodies, providing an accessible full-height walkthrough in a compact body. Mounted on a cutaway van chassis, the 16-foot parcel van body is Morgan Truck Body’s most compact parcel delivery vehicle, featuring a number

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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

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Morgan Truck Body, SEA Electric, Central Trailer Service for 40 EV truck bodies

Morgan Truck Body is collaborating with SEA Electric and longtime Morgan-authorized distributor Central Trailer Service to fulfill orders for 40 EV truck bodies by year-end 2022. The truck chassis features the zero-emission SEA Electric SEA-Drive Power System, with a 1,106 lb.-ft. electric motor combined with a 138kWh battery pack, upfitted with Morgan’s lightweight Aluminum Dry

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Morgan releases new door/ramp for larger trucks

Morgan Truck Body, LLC has launched a larger version of its Proscape Van door/ramp.

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Morgan Truck Body adds new Ohio plant

Morgan Truck Body, LLC is adding a new facility is located at 600 East Chestnut St. in Orrville, Ohio, approximately 30 minutes west of Canton.

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Morgan opens new truck body manufacturing facility in Connecticut

Morgan Truck Body, LLC, recently opened a new 175,000 sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Plainfield, Conn. According to the company, Morgan’s new Connecticut facility is capable of supporting production of over 3,000 dry freight and refrigerated (reefer) truck bodies annually and is expected to employ approximately 140 team members. The manufacturing facility is Morgan’s 13th in