More than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space can be daunting to even the seasoned Work Truck Show attendee. Here are a few companies you will not want to miss when you check out the show in March.
The Work Truck Show 2018: Products to Look For
An Allison Automatic features Continuous Power Technology, which provides more power to the wheels than other transmission technologies.
Photo: Allison Transmission
The B6.7 has a long history of innovation and reliability. The new 2017 model has delivered a 5% average fuel economy improvement on performance ratings.
Photo: Cummins
The GPS Insight Hours of Service (HOS) Solution comes to the market with a unique feature set that will streamline fleet management and ensure FMCSA compliance.
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Kinedyne’s Kin-Slider SR, the 30-second sliding roof system, has patented folding plates and can be paired with an extended range of aluminum rails or combined with other curtain-style products.
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LINE-X ULTRA is a versatile, durable polyurea that can be sprayed thinner than standard elastomer coatings while still maintaining strength and reliability.
Photo: LINE-X
Fire-rated aliphatic polyurea that provides outstanding flame & fire mitigation, UV stability with exceptional adhesion properties for high-abrasion, high-use environments at risk for flame or fire without the need of a UV-stable topcoat.
Photo: LINE-X
National Fleet Products’ WM System Loading Ramps are designed as a low-cost, maintenance-free alternative to hydraulic lift gates.
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The Sage Oil Vac NextLube monitor system improves mobile service technicians’ on-the-job productivity with an intuitive touch-screen display that simplifies adding and changing fluids while providing detailed information to the operator.
Photo: Sage Oil Vac
The SpitzLift 3-foot fold-down crane is made of lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum. The crane weighs 45 pounds and has a load capacity of 650 pounds.
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The Webasto Thermo Top C engine pre-heater warms the engine and fluids to optimum operating temperature before the engine is started and the day’s work begins.
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FuelSense 2.0 provides an infinitely variable combination of shift points. Rather than relying on your duty-cycle helping your fixed points on a shift table, FuelSense 2.0 uses a learning algorithm to continuously find the ideal balance of fuel economy and performance so vehicles operate more efficiently.
Photo: Allison Transmission
The Cummins L9 is a utility workhorse. With a dry weight of 1,695 pounds, it’s the most lightweight engine in its class with best-in-class power density.
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Dejana’s Katerack Interior Shelving System features a patented design that allows a user to easily slide the entire storage shelf outside the vehicle for easy access and provides the most efficient utilization of storage space.
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Dejana’s “3/4 DuraRac” provides an additional 10 inches of space along the left side and can be configured with an optional interior ladder rack that eliminates the need for a roof rack.
Photo: Dejana
GPS Insight offers tailored GPS tracking and ELD solutions for businesses and government agencies with fleets of vehicles and other mobile assets.
Photo: GPS Insight
Kinedyne’s Kin-Slider QR, the 30-second curtain-side vehicle access system, provides a faster and more efficient alternative for fleets with chassis-mounted truck bodies using rear- or side-mounted roll-up doors or traditional curtain-walled vehicles.
Photo: Kinedyne
National Fleet Products is introducing the ArtLift for the first time at 2018 Work Truck Show. Compared to hydraulic or pneumatic systems, the ArtLift is extremely lightweight but boasts a 440-pound lifting capacity that accommodates more than 98% of common freight.
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Sage Oil Vac LubeBuilder systems deliver complete customization for building a dedicated mobile lube truck or adding lube capabilities to an existing vehicle.
Photo: Sage Oil Vac
SuperSprings is a unique and patented self-adjusting suspension stabilizing system for vehicles with rear leaf springs, designed to level loads and reduce body roll.
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SumoSprings are a patented suspension product designed to enhance load-carrying ability, stabilize sway, and improve overall driver control and ride comfort.
Photo: SuperSprings
Thunder Creek Equipment introduces the industry’s first combination diesel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) transfer tank for pickup trucks.
Photo: Thunder Creek Equipment
Verizon Telematics provides fleet-based companies of any size with a one-stop-shop approach to the ELD mandate. Customers can choose from a number of different bundles for hardware and monthly software subscription pricing that include what drivers and fleets need to comply with the new rules.
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Webasto has designed effective HVAC solutions that maintain operator comfort, while protecting cargo.
Photo: Webasto