A.R.E. Booth Tour - 2014 SEMA Show

Bryan Baker from A.R.E. takes us around the A.R.E. booth from the 2014 SEMA Show! www.4are.com

Cantilever-Style Liftgates From Maxon - Made In The USA

Maxon GPC Liftgate

Maxon’s GPC-series liftgates are the first North American-designed and manufactured cantilever-style gates. They provide high lifting capacity (to 4,400 lbs) with large platforms and exceptional stability for both trucks and trailers.

Stable and Secure

All of Maxon’s conventional liftgates offer exceptional stability and security, thanks to their ability to level the load on virtually any surface or terrain. Coupled with the convenience of potentially using the platform as the actual vehicle rear door and reliability that’s been proven internationally, they’re ideal for general freight handling where dock loading isn’t frequently required.

Designed, Built, and Serviced in North America

Maxon’s conventional cantilever-style liftgates are designed, built, and supported in North America, which means that after sales service, and parts are readily available when you need them. There’s no waiting for parts to come in from overseas, or wondering who will support the gate in the future.

Harbor Truck Bodies is an authorized Maxon dealer. Product Specs can be found at
http://www.maxonlift.com

MotorWeek | Road Test: 2015 Ford F150

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ISUZU A CRACKER FOR BLUE COW CHEESE COMPANY

These days any trip down the supermarket aisle or to the gourmet delicatessen sees cheese lovers spoilt for choice with a mouthwatering selection from both Australia and around the globe.
Perth-based Blue Cow Cheese Company is adding to the selection by bringing a taste of Europe to Australia with its range of artisan and farmhouse cheeses.

The business imports and distributes the best cheeses from both European and local producers, along with charcuterie and other gourmet products including pastry, ice cream, pate, dips, olives and savoury biscuits.

Based in Belmont, Blue Cow Cheese Company supplies products to the food service and retail sector in Western Australia and is expanding into the other states. Perth’s metropolitan daily distribution is handled by a fleet of Isuzu NLR 200 trucks, easily identifiable via blue livery featuring a cow jumping over the moon.

Prior to distributing the products via road, those that are imported from Europe arrive in two ways. The fresh, delicate and young cheeses are airfreighted fortnightly from France and Italy, while the hard cheeses and other gourmet products are shipped directly from Italy to Fremantle Port.
According to Blue Cow Cheese Company Managing Director, Nicholas Bath, as the business has grown from one person to a team of 30 people over the past 16 years, its systems have also become more sophisticated.

“Not only do we supply chilled product, we also have the capability to supply frozen and dry product, all delivered in one vehicle,” Mr Bath said.

“We have standardised our fleet on the very reliable Isuzu NLR 200 – with one manual and three AMTs in the lineup. Our latest Isuzu is a new medium wheel based truck. The beauty of the NLR is that it can be driven on a car licence.

“Our trucks are on the road from Monday through to Friday and are used for metropolitan delivery to the likes of supermarkets and via inner city laneways to hotels and cafes.”

In addition to importing the international products, Blue Cow Cheese Company has its own range of products which are locally sourced.

“We work with a small group of producers who are able to produce cheese to our brand’s specifications. These producers are experts in their respective fields and are located in all different regions of Australia,” Mr Bath said.

With such a broad food offering and customers located all across Australia, it’s important that Blue Cow Cheese Company’s fleet of trucks stay on the move with little downtime.

“The business commenced using another Japanese brand before moving to a European manufacturer before settling on Isuzu. The reason being the high quality of the Isuzu product, as well as our strong relationship with Major Motors and Sales Manager, Peter Dewar,” Mr Bath said.

“The trucks travel up to 500 kilometres per week. They have performed very well and take the punishment of inner city distribution well. The bodies are strong, the cabs make a very pleasant working environment and the engine performance is faultless.

“The vehicles perform very well and provide us with enough power for the work we do. All of our drivers comment on the layout, functionality and spaciousness of the truck cabs.

“While I keep an eye on truck market trends and the new products that are available, it’s difficult to go past Isuzu and Major Motors. As we grow, we will always have Isuzu at the top of our list for selection.” 

See more at: http://isuzu.com.au/

Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Concept - First Look

From the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mark Williams of PickupTrucks.com takes a look at the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 concept. www.pickuptrucks.com

Fiat Ducato Maxi - Heavyweight Champ

Despite the name, Fiat’s Ducato Maxi isn’t all about size; it’s about weight, and specifically the front and rear axle potentials… See more at www.vansa2z.com

Isuzu Trucks: Connect & Connect Plus Trial By Media - Isuzu Australia Li...

Isuzu Trucks recently demonstrated the new Isuzu Telematics 'Connect' and 'Connect Plus' to the Australian transport media. Hear what they had to say about this new era in intelligent transport. http://www.isuzu.com.au/

CURTMFG: SEMA 2014 New Products - OEM RAM & FORD 5th Wheel Leg Kits

Unveiled in Las Vegas for the 2014 SEMA Show, CURT proudly offers customers an OEM RAM & FORD compatible 5th wheel leg kit. This product quickly converts any CURT 5th wheel hitch head to Ram's or Ford's OEM under-bed hitch platform. Featuring a quarter-turn anchoring system for quick installation and removal,
anchors can be adjusted to eliminate chucking between the legs and under-bed rails. BRING IT! www.curtmfg.com

The Plumbing Van | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

When the pipes in the Canadian town of Brighton get blocked or new water and heating pipes need to be laid then the team from Macklin & Haig Plumbing is right there. Always with their spacious Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, which transport all of the equipment to handle the job. (Watch it on MYVAN.com: "In a constant state of flux")

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Chevy Fleet Vehicles & Trucks: Phil’s BBQ | Chevrolet Business Elite

Chevrolet Business Elite partners with many businesses around the country and offers a variety of Chevy fleet vehicles. See how Chevrolet Business Elite listened to the unique needs of Phil’s BBQ and offered real solutions for their fleet. Learn more at www.chevrolet.com/business-elite-dealers.htm­l

Featured dealer is Bob Stall Chevrolet in La Mesa CA just outside of San Diego. Don Hughes is the Commercial Director and their website is www.BobStall.com. Call them at 866-578-7991.

CURTMFG: SEMA 2014 New Product - Security Locks

Don't ever let the fear of theft ruin your chance to BRING IT! Unveiled in Las Vegas at the 2014 SEMA Show, CURT Manufacturing proudly offers a completely redesigned line of trailer, coupler, and hitch locks to keep you and your gear safe. Available in different sizes and designs, find the right lock for you. Contact your sales representative today!

FORD BEGINS BUILDING ALL-NEW F-150; CUSTOMER INTEREST FOR TRUCK AT RECORD LEVELS

• 2015 Ford F-150 starts production at historic Ford Rouge Center; facilities transformed with the latest in manufacturing technology to build the first mass-produced truck in its class featuring a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and bed
• All-new F-150 is completely redesigned – establishing a new standard for full-size pickups by bringing together improved capability and efficiency, along with cutting-edge smart vehicle technology
• New F-150 goes on sale in December in the United States and will be available in 90 markets in 2015; F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series lineup – America’s best-selling truck for 37 consecutive years and best-selling vehicle for 32 consecutive years

Ford Motor Company again demonstrates manufacturing leadership and innovation as the first all-new F-150 rolls off the line today at historic Ford Rouge Center – marking production of the toughest, smartest, most capable and most efficient F-150 ever.

Interest in the new Ford F-150 has steadily grown since the truck was revealed in January at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. More than 225,000 truck enthusiasts have submitted their contact information for updates about the vehicle, and more than 250,000 customers have built and priced their own unique version of the all-new F-150 online – a record through 13 generations of America’s favorite truck. The new model will be in showrooms next month.

“The all-new F-150 continues to advance my great-grandfather’s vision of building vehicles we can be proud of and our customers can depend on,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company.

Both the historic Ford Rouge Center and the all-new Ford F-150 are hallmarks of innovation. Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, Rouge has represented Henry Ford’s vision for lean, flexible and sustainable manufacturing. The 2015 F-150 – the first mass-produced truck in its class featuring a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and bed – stands for the future of trucks, and brings the latest in smart technologies and state-of-the-art build processes.

“The all-new F-150 is a showcase of innovation and class-leading capability for truck customers,” said Mark Fields, Ford president and CEO. “It underscores the product excellence and innovation we are delivering in every part of our business as we accelerate our pace of progress toward profitable growth.”

F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series truck lineup. Now in its 66th year, F-Series has been the best-selling truck in America for 37 consecutive years and best-selling vehicle in America for 32 consecutive years.

Ford Transit Connect Wheelchair Accessible Nor-Cal Vans Adaptive Van

The Transit Connect Adaptive Van by Nor-Cal Vans is an ADA-compliant multipurpose wheelchair accessible vehicle that is ideal for both private and commercial users, such as assisted living homes, school districts, hotels, and taxi services.

Learn more about the NCV Transit Connect Adaptive Van at
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MotorWeek | Quick Spin: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon

The return of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon injects a jolt of new into the small pickup segment. 

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2014 SEMA Show: 2015 Ford F-150 Concept

From the 2014 SEMA show, PickupTrucks.com editor Mark Williams checks out the 2015 Ford F-150 concept. See more at www.pickuptrucks.com