SureFit Uni-Line Rack Models Tour

Gary Kank, Sales Manager of SureFit Truck Racks gives us a tour of three different models of Uni-Line racks available nationwide. These include the standard model, camper shell or truck cap model and forklift loadable model.

To see more about SureFit Truck Racks, see www.SureFitRacks.com or call 866-478-7348.

The Beauty Of The Colored Work Truck. Very Nice!

Here is a Knapheide single rear wheel Service Body on an uplevel Ford Super Cab chassis and painted to match the Gray Metallic color of the chassis. Gorgeous! Doesn't this make a sweet looking rig? This body has the Master Locking System and HD Forklift Loadable Rack and was built and sold by California Work Trucks in Union City CA. See more of their products and services at www.CalWorkTrucks.com

What Does A Work Truck Look Like?

As I was out for a long morning walk and going through an area where some new homes were being built, I was struck by the difference between these two obviously working work trucks. The upper photo with the import truck extra cab with the rack is so typical in these kind of construction venues, but the other one forced me to stop and notice and appreciate how I can only imagine the owner of this truck thinks about the way he or she approaches their work. I would say with fun! With style. With flair. With joy. With comfort.

What a work truck looks like is a fluid idea and I was so appreciating this person's point of view!

Astoria PAW™ System - Protect Against Weather

See more about Astoria Tigerglass Fiberglass Truck Bodies at www.astoriainc.com

The Only Thing That Gets Rid of Snow Better is Spring.

Snow is unpredictable. Sometimes you get inches, sometimes feet. That's why having a rugged, dependable truck like the 114SD is critical. It also offers outstanding maneuverability and visibility. Watch this video and see for yourself. The Severe Duty line of trucks from Freightliner don't just work hard, they Work Smart. www.Freightliner.com

No tipping, please

Liftgate safety
Whenever you operate a liftgate, you should be aware of these safety rules. You should also train anyone else on your staff who might possibly operate the liftgate to learn the same rules.

• Know the maximum weight the liftgate is capable of lifting (according to the liftgate manufacturer's specifications).
• Ask your body builder or local Mitsubishi Fuso dealer to calculate the maximum load you can safely place on the liftgate when the truck is empty, without tipping the truck.
• Know the weight of the load being lifted, and its approximate center of gravity. Never exceed the maximum weights identified in #1 and #2 above.
• Always move the load off the liftgate and push the cargo forward into the truck as far as possible before lowering the liftgate for another load.

If you have any questions about liftgate safety or use, consult your body builder or liftgate supplier.

About Mitsubishi Fuso

Headquartered in Logan Township, NJ, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Kawasaki, Japan, an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG. With a 25-year heritage in North America, MFTA is focused on delivering trucks with the lowest cost of ownership in their class. Its Class 3-5 diesel-powered, medium-duty cabover trucks are available through more than 200 dealer locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. More than 100,000 Mitsubishi Fuso standard, 4-wheel-drive and crew cab trucks have been sold in North America to fulfill the transportation needs of a wide variety of businesses and industries, including beverage, catering, refrigerated and dry cargo delivery fleets, vehicle recovery, towing, pest control, plumbing, light construction and landscaping. For more information, visit http://www.mitfuso.com, follow FusoTruck on Twitter, or see our Facebook page.

Isuzu businesses become partners in FTA’s Van Excellence accreditation scheme

Isuzu Truck (UK) – the distributor of light and heavy commercial vehicles – and Isuzu UK – the importer of the Isuzu D-Max pick-up – have joined forces with four other manufacturers to become partners of ‘Van Excellence’, the award winning accreditation scheme pioneered by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to encourage high standards of van operation and driving.

As Keith Child, marketing director at Isuzu Truck explains, "With lighter weight vehicles there is much confusion and a myriad of rules and regulations regarding towing. The requirement of an Operator’s Licence and the use of tachographs are just two of the many issues that are often misunderstood. Both the Isuzu N35.150 3.5t Grafter and the Isuzu D-Max pick-up have impressive towing capabilities and there is a considerable overlap between the customers of Isuzu Truck and Isuzu UK. The combined expert knowledge and joint dealer expertise that is shared between both companies will provide invaluable input to the ongoing development of the Van Excellence programme. We want the Isuzu brand to be recognised as providers of expert advice regarding towing rules and regulations."

William Brown, General Manager at Isuzu UK, added: "I am pleased that Isuzu Truck and Isuzu UK are supporting the FTA’s efforts to raise the standards of van operators in the UK. Of the 2,431 Isuzu pick-ups bought in 2011, 80 per cent were fitted with tow bars. While every driver is responsible for their own safety and that of other road users, there is a need for drivers of commercial vehicles carrying or towing heavy loads, for example, to be equipped with the appropriate additional skills. I am confident that the Van Excellence programme will help improve the image of van drivers as its efforts to promote higher driving standards gain traction."

With its 3.5t Grafter range, Isuzu Truck has built up a substantial knowledge bank with regards to the legislation covering the use of tachographs and the towing of lightweight trailers. The vehicle’s towing capacity is market leading at 3.5 tonnes with a designed gross train weight of 7.0 tonnes - meaning it can tow a trailer weighing as much as the prime mover - 3.5 tonnes. Obviously licensing rules and tachograph regulations will apply. Plus the company’s unique approach to its customer CARE programme, operating through a progressive and experienced dealer network, will play a pivotal role in the planned work with fleet operators and the FTA.

The all-new Isuzu D-Max has a payload capacity of over 1,000 kgs and a braked towing capacity of 3,000 kgs*. And it is the first Isuzu pick-up that can be fitted with an integrated tachograph. Isuzu is unique amongst the pick-up brands in the UK to focus its sales activities on commercial customers, meaning it has developed a wealth of experience of owner-drivers and fleets in the construction, agriculture and other rural industry sectors.

Commenting on the new relationship, Mark Cartwright, FTA's head of vans and light commercial vehicles said, "We have developed a strong and supportive relationship with both Isuzu Truck and Isuzu UK during the development of the Van Excellence scheme. By becoming partners of the scheme, this allows them to demonstrate their support for van operators and their drivers as well as demonstrating their commitment to high standards of support service for accredited fleets in vehicle acquisition and the after sales market."


* 4x4 models have a braked towing capacity of 3,000 kgs; the 4x2 single cab model has a braked towing capacity of 2,500 kgs.

http://www.isuzutruck.co.uk/


Isuzu – A global strength

Established almost a century ago Isuzu Motors Japan is a world leading truck manufacturer. IMJ produces around 400 000 light to medium weight commercial vehicles, every year and its products sell within 170 countries throughout the world. The company is also a world-leader in diesel engine technology and manufactures around 1.5 million engines every year.

Isuzu Truck (UK) Limited was formed in 1996 and is the dedicated UK Isuzu commercial vehicle distributor and marketing & sales operation. ITUK currently employs 52 people and has 60 dealers in its strategically located nationwide network. All ITUK sold products are backed by ITUK’s industry-unique, award-winning, customer service programme CARE (Customer facing, Always listening, Reliable and trustworthy, Efficient and friendly).

Isuzu (UK) is the importer of Isuzu pick-ups in the UK and Ireland. It sold a record 2,431 pick-ups in 2011, and is the fourth largest pick-up brand in the UK. The all-new Isuzu D-Max, which officially goes on sale on 14 July 2012, boasts competitive pricing and generous specification levels. It is the only pick-up in the UK tough enough to be covered by a transferable five-year / 120,000-mile warranty. Available in three body styles – single, extended and double cab – the Isuzu D-Max starts from £14,499 (CVOTR) for the single cab 4x2, rising to £21,499 (CVOTR) for the top-of-the-range Utah double cab 4x4 automatic.

Nova linha Iveco Daily.

I had to post this because it is so nicely done and fun at the same time. How cool showing the many uses in one music video. Music is a uni-language!

Quando a resistência encontra o Conforto, a Agilidade e a Potência, tudo fica ainda melhor. http://web.iveco.com/brasil/Pages/homepage.aspx

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Sean Casey's TIV2 Storm Chasing Vehicle Overhauled by Cummins

Cummins technicians overhaul IMAX filmmaker and Professional Storm Chaser Sean Casey's vehicle for the 2012 storm season. See some of the work done to the Tornado Intercept Vehicle, TIV2, and watch Sean's first test drive after repairs.

The Glass Racking Company Double Side Tray Deck Glass Rack For Your Ute or Light Truck

Glass Racks for your Ute or light truck.

The Glass Racking Company has a complete range of Glass racks for all models of Utes,
from flat bed A-Frames or U-Frames, to fully enclosed covered Glass bodies.
Their glass racks are manufactured from high quality light weight T6 extruded aluminum making them light weight, allowing you to get the payload from your Ute that you require.

They have a range of Alloy bed mounted racks, and complete Ute decks with adjustable height racks.

The Ute racks come complete with a full set of glass retaining sprung poles, featuring our non-marking sliding retention blocks and a adjustable scissor clamps.
For more information on all their glass racks for any mobile or warehouse application, go to www.theGlassRackingCompany.com.

Harbor Truck Bodies New Steel Contractor Body Gates. Great Looking!

Harbor Truck Bodies in Brea, California has improved the durability and the look of their already great looking Contractor Body by adding the option of these steel gates instead of the typical wood. Painted to match, it really adds to the already clean lines of the famous Harbor Contractor Body.

Notice also the Harbor standard Stainless Steel lids on the upper body boxes with the open top lids, the cantilevered forklift loadable rack leaving the rear work area free of posts and still have a full length rack. Another great feature about the rack is that Harbor's racks are bolted to the body and can be removed rather than having them permanently welded. How many times have customers wished they could temporarily remove the rack? Yet, it is every bit as strong and steady as a welded to the body rack.

Of course, the Contractor Body comes standard with all these features from Harbor:

• Harbor-Branded and made-in house flatbed is the base of the Contractor Body
• Tapered headboard
• Tapered HD forklift loadable rack
• Short contractor style gates around the rear
• Upper bed box with standard Stainless Steel open top lid and fold-down doors
• Under bed boxes both sides
• Class IV receiver and trailer plug
• Load divider at back end of upper boxes

Harbor Truck Bodies has a west coast distributor matrix on their website, plus pool trucks in southern California and Washington state. Harbor sells directly to dealers in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington and is sold through distributors in other states. Call Harbor at 800-433-9452 and visit their website at www.HTBI.net

 

 

Mercedes-Benz Interview - Van Experience 2012

VansA2Z talks to Steve Bridge, sales & marketing director of the van business unit in the UK, at the Mercedes-Benz Van Experience 2012. The all-new Citan light van made its British debut and is due to go on sale in January 2013. www.VansA2Z.com

All-new Mini Clubvan 2012 - Full Details

Talk about mini-vans. . . here is the Mini-Van!

Go to http://www.vansa2z.com/MINI-releases-full-Clubvan-details for the whole story.

On sale from Autumn 2012 and having its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the all-new MINI Clubvan will have a choice of three engines and a high standard specification.

Tevo Corporate Video

Tevo manufactures, supplies and fits modular vehicle racking & storage solutions from a basic system right through to a custom design complete with accessories and specialist equipment including flooring & linings, lighting, onboard power, heaters, steps & tow bars, locks & security devices, roof vents, roof racks & pipe tubes as well as corporate livery.

See all the product offerings from Tevo at http://www.tevo.eu.com/United_Kingdom/en/

Jammy, Inc. Shows Off Automotive Lighting Products At NTEA Work Truck Show

Ron Almada with Jammy, Incorporated shows Ryan Stone of Commercial Truck Success a glimpse of the width and depth of Jammy's automotive and agricultural lighting products. Notice the huge selection of LED lighting products include stop and tail lamps, warning and emergency lamps, work lights and a wide variety of agricultural lighting products. See the complete selection of products at http://www.JammyInc.com.