2/17/13

The Must-Attend Event for the Work Truck Industry

The Work Truck Show, held in conjunction with the annual NTEA Convention, is the must-attend industry event featuring the newest products, dozens of intensive training programs and technical engineering support from hundreds of exhibitors.
NTEA_WTS12 Show Floor 1


As North America’s largest work truck event, it is the ultimate opportunity for attendees to interact with thousands of industry peers; meet with current suppliers; get answers to critical technical questions; experience special events; and visit with hundreds of exhibiting companies. 


Product Launches and Innovations
The show floor showcases approximately 500,000 sq. ft. of Class 1–8 vocational trucks and equipment, featuring dozens of product launches:
  • Truck Chassis
  • Truck Bodies & Equipment
  • Snow & Ice Control Equipment
  • Cranes & Aerial Devices
  • Liftgates & Material Handling Equipment
  • New Product Spotlight
The Green Truck SummitGTS 2010 LogoHeld in conjunction with The Work Truck Show and produced in partnership with CALSTART, this day-and-a-half intensive program offers valuable insight into real-world deployment and application of green technologies and how they impact commercial trucks:
  • Technology deployment
  • Fuel utilization
  • Fleet and vehicle integration
  • Cost justification
The Latest in Green InitiativesIn addition to the Green Truck Summit, several key event components are tailored to address today’s growing interest and demand for hybrid vehicles and alternative fuel technology, including:
  • The Green Truck Ride-and-Drive
  • CALSTART Clean Technologies and Fuels Pavilion
  • Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Curriculum
  • Green Product Showcase
  • The Work Truck Show Green Award
WTS 11 Recap 6 World-Class Industry TrainingMore than 60 intensive educational programs provide expert knowledge into essential industry topics such as:
  • Truck Specification
  • Truck OEM Update Sessions
  • Industry Trends & Benchmarks
  • Fleet Management
  • Truck Upfitting
  • Regulatory Compliance
www.ntea.com/worktruckshow

2/11/13

NHTSA Recalls 2-11-13

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V034
Manufacturer : WILSON TRAILER COMPANY
Make / Model Years : WILSON / 2010-2013
Subject : Plastic Lift Deck Guides may Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V032
Manufacturer : Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Make / Model Years : TRIUMPH / 2011-2012
Subject : Wheel Bearings may Fail Prematurely
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V031
Manufacturer : Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : MITSUBISHI / 2012
Subject : Vacuum Pump may Fail/Increased Stopping Distances
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V028
Manufacturer : Entegra Coach
Make / Model Years : ENTEGRA / 2011-2013
Subject : Windshield Wipers may not Function Properly
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V027
Manufacturer : PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : KENWORTH / 2013
PETERBILT / 2013
Subject : Rear Suspension may Re-inflate with Key-off
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V026
Manufacturer : Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Make / Model Years : DUTCHMEN / 2007-2011
Subject : Iota Transfer Switch Overheating
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V025
Manufacturer : Stoughton Trailers, LLC
Make / Model Years : STOUGHTON / 2009-2011
Subject : Structure Fatigue Cracks

2/04/13

NHTSA Recall Notice 2-4-13

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V030
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : LEXUS / 2006-2012
Subject : Wiper Arm May Loosen
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V029
Manufacturer : Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Make / Model Years : PONTIAC / 2003-2004
TOYOTA / 2003-2004
Subject : Airbag Inadvertent Deployment
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V024
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2013
Subject : Rear Suspension Bolt Torque
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V023
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : BUICK / 2012
CHEVROLET / 2012
Subject : Driver Side Frontal Airbag may not Deploy
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V022
Manufacturer : Daimler Trucks North America
Make / Model Years : THOMAS BUILT / 2013-2014
Subject : Headlights & Tailights may go out
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V021
Manufacturer : Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2013
Subject : Missing Side Reflectors/FMVSS 108
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V020
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : HOLIDAY RAMBLER / 2013
IC BUS / 2012-2013
INTERNATIONAL / 2011-2013
MONACO / 2013
Subject : Engine Shut Down
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V019
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : IC BUS / 2012-2013
Subject : School Bus Engine Shut Down
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V018
Manufacturer : Great Dane Trailers
Make / Model Years : GREAT DANE / 2013
Subject : Axle Retaining Clips may Disengage
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V017
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2011
Subject : Insufficient Gear Shaft Lubrication/Loss of Drive
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V015
Manufacturer : Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2010-2013
Subject : Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V013
Manufacturer : Entegra Coach
Make / Model Years : ENTEGRA / 2013
Subject : Incorrect Tire Certification Label/ FMVSS 120

1/28/13

NHTSA Recalls 1-28--13

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V016
Manufacturer : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Make / Model Years : HONDA / 2009-2013
Subject : Driver's Airbag Module may be Missing Rivets


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V014
Manufacturer : Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Make / Model Years : TOYOTA / 2009-2013
Subject : Occupant Sensing System Calibration


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V011
Manufacturer : North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2007-2009
Subject : Cracks may cause Steering Gear to Separate


1/27/13

Ford F-Series - 65th Anniversary



On January 16, 1948, the Ford Motor Company publicly revealed the iconic F-1 pickup, beginning the F-Series legacy of tough trucks. This mini-site includes original launch press releases and photography, presented here as issued 65 years ago. Since 1948, more than 32 million trucks have proudly worn the F-Series badge. These legendary trucks have been the best-selling pickups for 36 consecutive years, and America's overall best-selling vehicle for 31 years. As Ford looks forward to the future of Built Ford Tough, it is appropriate to celebrate the 1948 Ford F-1 pickup that started it all. Happy 65th anniversary and long may you run.

Follow these links to the copies of Original Documents from the Greenfield Village Research Center and the Henry Ford Museum: 


Original Press Release

 Series F1 Fact Sheet 

Body Builders Dimensional Drawing

 Photos

1/21/13

Latest NHYSA Recalls 1.21.13

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V012
Manufacturer : Braun Corporation
Make / Model Years : BRAUN / 2011-2013
Subject : Toe Pan Panel/Accelerator Pedal Interference
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V010
Manufacturer : General Motors LLC
Make / Model Years : CHEVROLET / 2013
GMC / 2013
Subject : Ignition Key Removal when not in Park
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V009
Manufacturer : Eldorado National- Kansas
Make / Model Years : ELDORADO / 2012
Subject : Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V008
Manufacturer : Goshen Coach
Make / Model Years : GOSHEN / 2006-2013
Subject : Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V007
Manufacturer : Fleetwood RV, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FLEETWOOD / 2012-2013
Subject : Wrong Tire Specifications on Certification Label

1/20/13

NHTSA Recall Notice 1.14.13

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V006
Manufacturer : Autocar Industries, LLC
Make / Model Years : AUTOCAR / 2012
Subject : Seat Belt Strength/FMVSS 210
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V005
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2010-2012
Subject : Brake Lights & Cruise Control Issues
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V004
Manufacturer : ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC
Make / Model Years : ARBOC / 2012
Subject : Seat Reinforcement Plates may be Missing
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V003
Manufacturer : Polaris Industries, Inc.
Make / Model Years : GEM / 2010-2013
Subject : Parking Brake May Not Engage