Switch To Propane - Super Shuttle

Ken Brooks from Super Shuttle describes his company's new green push, and why they decided to switch to propane autogas! http://www.roushcleantech.com/.

Hino Trucks' Introduces New Class 4 & 5 First Ever U.S. Cab-Over Hybrid

March 8th, 2011

Novi, Michigan – Hino Trucks unveiled today a revolutionary addition to its product lineup during the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Hino will offer four models of the newly designed Class 4 and Class 5 cab over engine (COE) trucks.

In the class 4 market, Hino will offer the 155 diesel model and the first ever U.S. class 4 diesel-electric hybrid model, the 155h. The 155 and 155h models will carry a 14,500 lb. GVW rating. In the class 5 market, Hino will offer the 195 diesel model and the first ever U.S. class 5 diesel-electric hybrid model, the 195h. The 195 and 195h models will carry a 19,500 lb. GVW rating.

"The new cab over line-up is an exciting addition to the Hino Trucks brand as we strive to provide our customers with a comprehensive offering for their trucking needs," said Sumio Fukaya, President and CEO of Hino Trucks. "With the introduction of this new truck, Hino Trucks is making the diesel-electric hybrid a viable option in the U.S. commercial truck industry for the first time.”

All models are powered by the proven Hino J05E Series engine. The 5-liter engine is rated at 210 hp and 440 lb. ft. of torque. Utilizing Aisin’s A465, 6-speed automatic transmission, the Hino hybrid is the first to be packaged with an automatic transmission.

Both models feature an ergonomically friendly wide cab with a North American standard 33-inch frame rail width, a 56,900 PSI frame, and a standard center mounted rear fuel tank. The cab’s styling emphasizes aerodynamics and visibility with an angled windshield, narrow pillars and rounded-radius curves. Inside, the new cab uses its increased width to provide room for drivers up to 6 ft. 6 in. tall, seating for three and a versatile mobile workspace with a variety of organizational storage options. A crew cab version will also be available.

Hino and the Environment In addition to a Diesel-Electric Hybrid option, both models meet or exceed EPA 2012 emission regulations by utilizing an optimized SCR system. With no credits required. For Hino Trucks, the ability to meet strict emissions and fuel efficiency guidelines affordably without compromising driving power and performance is important.

Hino Trucks is already well-positioned in the medium-duty market with its conventional models – the 258, 268 and 338 have a wide array of vocational applications. Hino’s hard-working trucks are distinguished by outstanding dependability, performance, and comfort.

About Hino: Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, assembles, sells and services class 4-7 commercial trucks in the United States and is headquartered in Novi, Michigan. With over 160 dealers across the country, Hino Trucks is the fastest growing medium duty truck nameplate in the United States. Visit our internet home page at http://www.hino.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

TNT launches Australia's first HYBRID truck FLEET TruckWorld

TNT Express Australia has become the first business in Australia to start operating a fleet of diesel-electric hybrid trucks as replacements for conventionally powered vehicles.

Katerack For General Contractor by DeJana

See much more about the Katerack from Dejana at http://www.dejana.com/.

NEW 2012 Nissan NV Commercial Van

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) recently announced a new program offering a choice of a no-charge commercial upfit package or no-charge exterior graphics package for businesses purchasing or leasing a new Nissan NV1500, NV2500 HD or NV3500 HD commercial van. The no-charge upgrade program is offered through Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers to qualified commercial businesses. The 2012 Nissan NV is the company's first entry into the commercial vehicle market in the United States and features a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of $24,590.

The 2012 Nissan NV features durable body-on-frame construction and choice of standard roof or industry-exclusive high roof configurations. Models include the NV1500 with standard 4.0-liter V6 engine, the NV2500 HD with a choice of 4.0-liter V6 or 5.6-liter V8 and the NV3500 HD with standard 5.6-liter V8. All NV models are equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

"As part of our commitment to providing 'innovation for business,' we're taking an innovative approach to offering added business solutions -- high quality cargo management packages or an industry exclusive offering of custom exterior graphics -- right from the launch of the exciting new Nissan NV," said Joe Castelli, vice president, Nissan Commercial Vehicles and Fleet, NNA. "We know commercial vehicle buyers customize their vehicles to meet their business needs, and we want to be part of the solution for them."

The no-charge commercial upfit packages are from Adrian Steel® and include the choice of a Cargo Management System with a steel cabin/cargo partition and three 44-inch shelving units, or a Utility Package featuring a steel cabin/cargo partition and an exterior (Standard Roof) or interior (High Roof) utility rack. The no-charge graphics package is available from Original Wraps and offers up to 70 square feet of professionally designed, exterior graphic material (installation included). Qualified commercial buyers can also opt for a $300 rebate in lieu of the upfit or graphic packages.

See more from Nissan Commercial Vehicles at http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/

XL Service Bodies - Australia - Company Profile

XL was established in Wacol, QLD, Australia in 1991 and manufactures a range of service bodies and vehicle storage solutions to suit the modern Contractors requirements. XL has firmly established the XL-Body as the logical alternative to conventional vans and pickups. All XL-Bodies are designed and manufactured in Queensland, and all materials, fixings and components are sourced locally where possible.
See more from XL at http://www.xl.com.au/.

Service Body Flip-Hatch built by Highway Products

The Flip-Hatch gives you six more inches of entry space in the back of Highway Products service bodies.

See more at http://www.highwayproducts.com/.

NTEA unveils new logo

NTEA unveils new logo during the NTEA Work Truck Show, March 7-10, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. See more about this great organization at http://www.ntea.com/.

Knapheide Launches New Website!

March 04, 2011. Knapheide Launches New Website. New website features enhanced content and user friendly design.

Welcome to Knapheide's new website. We have worked hard here at Knapheide to deliver our web users with an easy to navigate and content rich website. We are very excited to launch the new site and receive feedback. This is only the beginning, over time we will be adding more interactive features to our web site in order to fully engage our users. We would like to thank the team at Jones & Thomas for putting in long hours and working side by side with our internal staff at Knapheide to make this website happen.

Let's take a minute to explain the structure and content of our new web site. Our "Products" section features our seven product categories, each with individual products under each category. Each individual product page has an overview, specifications, features & benefits, popular options, literature, gallery, warranty, and some have a video section as well. We have done our best to provide the user with as much information as he or she will need about our products. On each product page, the user will also be able to search for distributors by zip code that sell that specific product. Users can also submit testimonials and pictures of their Knapheide products from the individual product page.

Our "Service and Support" section features descriptions and contact information for our Truck Pool, Fleet Services, and Product Support departments. We also have a FAQ page in the Service and Support section along with a support request form.

The "About Us" section has five different pages: Careers, History, Manufacturing Superiority, Trade Shows, and Sustainability. This section gives users an internal view of where we've came from, where we've been, and where we're going.

The "News" section (what you are on right now) features articles from Knapheide about products, options, trade shows, events, and other internal information. Users can stay up to date on what's going on at Knapheide and read the most current news on our company.

Please feel free to browse our website and check out all the different areas. We will be continually improving and adding on to this website in order to keep you, the user coming back for more. Thanks!

http://www.knapheide.com/.

Knapheide Service Body Training Video - Chaper 3

Part II of an in depth look at the available options on Knapheide Service Bodies. See more at http://www.knapheide.com/

Taller Service or Utility Body Can Be A Big Benefit

This is a functional beauty! This is a 56" tall Harbor Service/Utility Body mounted on a single rear wheel super cab truck. Though it is not designed to carry lead, it has considerable space for lighter weight items. The shelving is movable, so the space can be designed at will. In addition, this has a somewhat taller 19" tailgate, and a 3-piece Cargo Bed Enclosure, and a Stainless Steel Vise Bracket. Notice also that the horizontal compartment over the rear wheel is not vertical. All in all, this makes a sweet package.

Call Harbor at 800-433-9452, and visit their website at http://www.htbi.net/.



Knapheide Service Body Training Video - Chapter 2

Taylor Steinberg, Master Training Guru for Knapheide Manufacturing (that's a sincere compliment!) talks about the benefits and advantages of Service or Utility Bodies vs. Pick Up Trucks. This is part 2 of 3 about the industry-leading Knapheide Service Body. For more information, see http://www.knapheide.com/.

Knapheide Service Body Training Video - Chapter 1

An overview of standard features on Knapheide Service Bodies.

Get all the details at http://www.knapheide.com/.

Red Is Always A Great Color For A Utilty Body

This truck is a beauty! This unit is a Harbor Body that was distributed and modified by North Bay Truck Body, an authorized Harbor Distributor, in Fairfield, CA. It is an 8' Harbor Truck Bodies standard height Service Body with flat stainless steel lids capped with aluminum treadplate including capped on the ends. Inside the bed of this body is mounted a North Bay Truck Body fabricated dump liner with a Rugby hoist. This body also includes a custom cab protector, class IV receiver, stainless steel vise bracket, and a North Bay Truck Body custom forklift loadable rack with an expanded metal shield and cab screen at the front of the rack for carrying wheelbarrows, and the rack also includes one set of Rack Straps. The body was painted in a base coat/clear coat finish to match the cab as closely as possible.

North Bay Truck Body would love to build a truck to your specifications. Give Bob Dias a call at 707-864-2700 and he will be happy to go through that with you. Also check out the website at http://www.nbtb.com/.

Jeffrey, I Want To Know, What Do YOU Do To Maintain Success?

As my sales career has evolved over the years, and I have emerged as a leader (maybe THE leader) in the sales industry, I'm often asked if I have any secrets for success or what's been my path to personal success.

The answer is pretty simple. There are no secrets. There's nothing I do that I consider out of the ordinary. It's what I do on a consistent basis that makes me extraordinary.

I READ. I wake up every morning, and I read. I read two pages from some kind of personal success book that's more than 50 years old. If you want to know the best ones that I read, it's anything by Napoleon Hill, most often his earliest writings from The Law of Success, or the Magic Ladder to Success -- just a couple pages. It's anything by Dale Carnegie. His public speaking book. His How to Win Friends & Influence People book. His How to Stop Worrying & Start Living book. Now, I've only been doing that for 39 years, so I don't know if it works yet. I'm going to do it for another 39 years, and that's it -- I'm going to quit. That consistency leads me to new ideas. Every time I read something old, I come up with a new idea, which leads me to my second non-secret:

I CAPTURE AND COLLECT THOUGHTS AND IDEAS. When I think of things or things occur to me, or I read something that inspires me, the first thing I do is go to my computer. I write this column every week on selling skills, but I don't just write the column, I collect ideas so I can always be ahead. I've written more than 950 columns to date, but I've got 500 more ideas waiting to be evolved. That leads me to my next step of success:

I WRITE. When I write everything down, it clarifies my own ideas, it generates new ideas, and it creates content for my speeches, and for my books. My challenge to you is: If you want to be a success, you can't just read, you have to write.

I SPEAK. The next thing you have to learn how to do is present - give a speech in public. The best way to learn how to present is to join Toastmasters. If you go to Toastmasters, and give 10 speeches, you can get your Competent Toastmaster Award (CTM) -- it will give you a little more self-confidence, and the understanding of what makes a talk a good talk. Most people only talk one on one, but if you ever present to a group, that's the ultimate. Can you sell the entire group? When you learn to present to a group, selling one on one becomes a piece of cake.

I POSITION TO WIN WITH "VALUE FIRST." The same goes for marketing (attracting people who are interested to buy). I position myself to be seen and read as a person of value. My marketing mission is as follows: I put myself in front of people who can say yes to me, and I deliver value first. I promise you will never see that in a marketing textbook, nor hear it from a marketing professor.