Auto Truck Group Shipping Colorados with Ute Beds
Ute Ltd. and Auto Truck Group have come to an agreement to partner on the Ute Bed ship-thru program for Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Dealers should contact Ute Ltd. for details and purchase order.
Ute Ltd., specializing in tough yet lightweight extruded aluminum products for pickup trucks, has begun production on the Ute Bed designed for the 2015 to 2018 model year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. The Ute Bed is available via ship-thru orders now.
In addition, Ute Ltd. and Auto Truck Group have come to an agreement to partner on the Ute Bed ship-thru program for Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Dealers should contact Ute Ltd. for details and purchase order.
The Ute Bed is a lightweight, rugged flatbed that adds more versatility and diverse uses to a pickup
truck. Ute Beds are used by various tradesmen, municipalities, railroad, airport, farm, and ranch and for
recreation all over North America.
Ute's low and narrow profile on the mid-size GM chassis makes it optimal for working in cities where parking garages have low clearances and in parks with narrow paths.
Fleet and commercial customers can order the Ute Bed aluminum drop-side flatbeds for their mid-size
trucks with the (ZW9) box delete as well as box removal options through their local Chevrolet or GMC
dealership.
With the 250 pound Ute Bed installed, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon provide a payload range of 1,900 pounds to 2,000 pounds.
Available options include:
Drop Side Delete – a flatbed option without bed sides (about 50 lbs. lighter).
Removable Rear Ladder Rack – which matches headboard height?
Side Step – curbside step only for easier access to the deck.
ICC Bumper Package – an option for box delete orders including the removal of the factory bumper.
Rear View Camera – located under the deck of the Ute Bed.
Full Rear View Camera Package – includes a rearview mirror screen for trucks not equipped with
a factory-installed camera package.
In 2003, Ute Ltd. became the first manufacturer to build aluminum dropside flat beds for the Chevrolet
Colorado and GMC Canyon; and has since been a top provider, according to the manufacturer.
More Operations

Top 50 Executive Fleets
It is that time of year again! Time for the 2026 list of the Top 50 Executive Fleets, presented by Automotive Fleet and Volvo as part of its annual Fleet 500. Download now to see this year's list of companies!
Read More →
Behind the Scenes: Building the Ringmaster of the Road from Body to Paint Part 2
The body is built, the paint is on, and Team Fletcher’s Soap Box Derby car is nearly ready for testing ahead of race day in Akron.
Read More →
It's All Downhill from Here! Fleet Industry Raises $22,000 for Skilled Trades Scholarships
Work Truck’s Lauren Fletcher and Automotive Fleet’s Chris Brown turned a friendly racing rivalry into $22,000 for automotive technology and skilled trades scholarships.
Read More →
Fleet Confidence, Safety, and Smarter Risk Management Lead This Month
This month’s TruckChat: Top Monthly News Recap explores what it takes to build confidence across a fleet, from stronger leadership and technician support to better safety preparation, smarter use of telematics, and clearer plans for when something goes wrong.
Read More →From Fleet Operator to OEM Leader: Tina Kourakos’ Career Lessons
Tina Kourakos shares the lessons, relationships, and career pivots that shaped more than 30 years in fleet, plus the advice every new fleet manager should hear.
Read More →
WEX Brings Standard Fleet's Connected Vehicle Platform to Fleet Customers
This week’s product launch with Standard Fleet’s connected vehicle platform reflects WEX Venture Capital's strategy of turning startup innovation into customer solutions. Standard Fleet is now available to WEX fleet customers.
Read More →Meet Atlas: Motive's AI Assistant for Fleets
Artificial intelligence is becoming a practical tool for fleet operations. In this video, Emily Parsons introduces Atlas, Motive's AI-powered assistant that combines conversational search with the ability to perform actions across the Motive platform.
Read More →The Top 300 Commercial Fleets
The Top 300 Commercial Fleets: See the List
Read More →
NTEA Releases Updated Federal Excise Tax Guide for the Work Truck Industry
NTEA’s latest revised edition of its Federal Excise Tax Guide for the Work Truck Industry is now available to help fleet leaders navigate complex federal tax requirements.
Read More →
Super Dispatch Powers Centralized Vehicle Transport Operations for Merchants Fleet
Merchants Fleet has replaced fragmented transportation processes with Super Dispatch’s unified, API-powered platform to improve visibility, automation, and carrier performance.
Read More →
