The 2013 Work Truck Show
Cold and snow didn’t stop more than 10,000 people from attending NTEA’s annual conference.
(L-R) Outgoing NTEA President Frank Livas, president of Brake & Clutch, Inc. passes the gavel to newly-installed NTEA President Shawn Jacobs, president & CEO of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment.
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The attendees of the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show were a hardy group, not letting a small snowstorm get in their way of learning and getting a chance for a hands-on look at new product.
With more than 500,000 sq.-ft. of vocational trucks and equipment, more than 60 educational sessions, and more than 550 exhibitors, the 2013 show boasted a near record attendance of 10,351 people, according to NTEA.
Take a look at some of the highlights captured by Work Truck magazine at this year’s show, held March 5-7 in Indianapolis.
Ram Trucks showcased its 2014-MY Ram ProMaster Cutaway truck.
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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy entertained the audience at the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting.
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Adrian Steel had a number of upfitted vehicles on display, including this Nissan NV with a ladder rack.
Photo: Work Truck
Morgan Olson, LLC, announced the opening of a new facility, which will specialize in Sprinter dryfreight bodies and Sprinter van upfitting.
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Ford showcased a “body in white” of the new 2014-MY Transit, which provided the ability to see what the vehicle looks like before the components are added.
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David Hames, general manager, marketing & strategy, Daimler Trucks North America, shared the company’s five-year vocational strategy.
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Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for ROUSH CleanTech unveiled that Dish Network fleet will roll out 200 ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas-fueled Ford E-250 cargo vans in 2013.
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Navistar showcased its production-ready International TerraStar 4x4 commercial truck, one of the company’s newest additions to its Class 5-8 product portfolio.
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