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Trailer Talkby Tom BergNovember 30, 2016

European Cargo Securement Devices are Diverse

Like here, tying down the goods is a concern in Europe, because a dominant German trailer builder recently displayed a van with numerous securement options aboard. Tom Berg has more in his Trailer Talk blog.

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ProductsNovember 29, 2016

VT Hackney Offers Aluminum Shelving for Sprinters

VT Hackney has extended its aluminum shelving line to include Sprinter Van models, targeting the plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractor markets.

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ProductsAugust 24, 2015

Gates Expands Aftermarket Products Offering

Gates Corporation has expanded its lineup of aftermarket products releasing 566 part numbers across several categories.

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Articlesby Tom BergFebruary 25, 2015

Work-Truck Body or Upfitted Cargo Van?

Large Eurovans are taking over some work-truck roles, but there’s still a big place for service bodies.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergDecember 11, 2014

A. Duie Pyle Bolsters Fleet of Heated, Insulated Vans for Winter

Some carriers turn away temperature-sensitive freight during cold snaps. But Pyle has equipment and facilities to handle it, and the business has grown.

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NewsAugust 21, 2014

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing Value Up More Than 50%

The total value of shipments in the heavy-duty truck manufacturing business have increased the most of three vehicle classes over the past five-years, according to new 2012 Economic Census statistics released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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ProductsMay 29, 2014

New Ford Transit Debuts with New Paint Technology

The new Ford Transit made its North American debut with more durable paint, due to what the company said is an industry-first paint technology now in use at Kansas City Assembly Plant.

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ProductsMay 28, 2014

SumoSpring Solo for Ram ProMaster Vans

"Airless airbag" fills the gap left by the ProMaster's stock bump stop to smooth the van's ride and enhance control.

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NewsOctober 10, 2013

Freight Index Tracks Change in Q3 Seasonal Patterns

A shift in seasonal trends drove spot market freight volumes down 5.3% in September, as reported by the DAT North American Freight Index. Freight volumes remained stable throughout much of the third quarter, instead of a more typical decline in July that is followed by mixed trends in August and September.

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ProductsJuly 3, 2013

Reading Launches Lighter Weight Aluminum Classic Service Van

Reading Truck Body announces the next-generation Classic Service Van, manufactured in Reading, Penn. Reading Truck Body collaborated with its distributors and key fleet accounts to meet the need for a light weight, corrosion resistant aluminum service body. The CSV57 and CSV75 are over 50% lighter than comparable steel bodies.

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