Stoops Specialty Trucks department of Stoops Freightliner has brought a premium climate-controlled straight truck to the expedited freight market.

Based on its successful line of SST Conversions on the Freightliner Columbia, the new SST100IS1RN is designed specifically for temperature validated reefer applications on the new Freightliner Cascadia CA113. The custom integrated sleeper roof is notched to accommodate both Carrier and Thermo King refrigeration installed above the sleeper. This type of overhead mounted reefer unit avoids maintenance problems and excessive repair costs that are associated with the under mount reefer units that are common in this type of truck, Stoops says.

This innovative new roof was designed to reduce aero drag by raising the roof line of the sleeper to match the van body, which reduces the frontal area resulting in better aerodynamic efficiency.

Some of the features include the VuQube Satellite TV Receiver and the Qualcom mounted securely inside the roof structure to further reduce aero drag and risk of damage to these components. Aerodynamic side panels that direct the airflow around the reefer unit can be easily removed for servicing.

Stoops Specialty Trucks has partnered with Don Bentz of Bolt Custom Trucks and Manufacturing in Fort Wayne to manufacture this exclusive line of fully integrated custom sleepers. According to SST Sales Manager, Jeff Jones, the program was developed in response to market demand for larger, fully integrated, aerodynamic upscale sleepers on Class 8 straight trucks.

"In addition to increased fuel economy, we were able to increase storage space while significantly increasing the strength of the roof. We are also working on our new 'upper bunk' option to be released later this year," says Jones.

These new trucks feature the new fuel efficient DD13 from Detroit Diesel. The new chassis has the added benefit of compliance with Federal EPA Smartway guidelines as many shippers and carriers in the industry are now requesting.

Stoops Specialty Trucks will continue to offer the larger SST130 and SST150 sleeper conversions to all of our customers in various configurations as tractors and straight trucks. These conversions are available on the Cascadia CA125 as well as the new Coronado. Targeted to husband and wife teams, upscale features such as bigger beds, larger refrigerators, auxiliary power units and shower/toilet accommodations are offered. The SST Conversions are designed to offer spacious and luxurious accommodations in a lightweight package.

More info: http://sst100.com