3/10/13

Pro-Tech Flatbed With Side Slats at The 2013 Work Truck Show




Pro-Tech aluminum flatbed bodies combine heavy-duty performance with maximum payload efficiency. Corrosion resistant materials never require painting for consistent quality appearance and low maintenance costs.

Typical options give you a full range of choices for your specific application. Custom flatbed bodies designed and ready for delivery in 2-4 weeks. 

Typical Options Available:
  • Rear Underride Device
  • Rear Light Panel
  • Fifth-Wheel Hatch
  • Wood Deck Nailers
  • Stake Racks - Slat or Solid
  • Fold-down or Lift-out
  • Lumber Stops
  • Recessed Fuel Filler
  • Light Modules - CG Mount
  • Chain Pop-ups
  • Rope or Strap Hooks
  • Side Boards
  • Lumber Rack
  • Mud Flaps and many more!

3/04/13

NHTSA Recall Notice 3.4.13

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V058
Manufacturer : Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PORSCHE / 2012-2013
Subject : Exhaust Tail Pipe May Fall From Vehicle
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V056
Manufacturer : Daimler Buses North America
Make / Model Years : ORION / 2011-2012
Subject : Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V055
Manufacturer : Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2010-2013
Subject : Drag Link Collar Turnbuckle Fracture
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V054
Manufacturer : Navistar, Inc.
Make / Model Years : WORKHORSE / 2011-2012
Subject : No Warning for Low Brake Fluid Level
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V053
Manufacturer : UD Trucks Corporation
Make / Model Years : UD / 2011-2013
Subject : Oil Cooler Hose Clamp Retaining Ring May Fail
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V051
Manufacturer : Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc
Make / Model Years : HYUNDAI / 2012
Subject : Sunroof may Shatter due to Installation Error
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V050
Manufacturer : Keystone RV Company
Make / Model Years : KEYSTONE / 2013
Subject : Incorrect Tire Pressure Label/FMVSS 120, 567
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V041
Manufacturer : Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
Make / Model Years : LOTUS / 2007-2008
Subject : Oil cooler line detachment
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V039
Manufacturer : Prevost Cars, Inc.
Make / Model Years : PREVOST / 2008-2013
Subject : Uncontrollable Throttle Signal

2/25/13

NHTSA Recall Notice 2.25.13


Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan ERV
Make / Model Years :
SPARTAN / 2008-2009
Subject :
Hydraulic Cylinders Improperly Heat Treated
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
Make / Model Years :
ROLLS-ROYCE / 2013
Subject :
Fuel Filler Neck Anti-Misfueling Device Missing
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Spartan ERV
Make / Model Years :
SPARTAN / 2005-2011
Subject :
Inclinometer may Allow Platform to Tilt too Low
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years :
CHRYSLER / 2013
DODGE / 2013
Subject :
Fuel Leakage or Engine Stall
NHTSA Campaign ID Number :
Manufacturer :
Fontaine Modification
Make / Model Years :
FONTAINE / 2011-2013
Subject :
Steering Cross Shaft Assembly may Detach

2/18/13

NHTSA Recall Notice 2.18.13

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



NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V048
Manufacturer : PACCAR Incorporated
Make / Model Years : KENWORTH / 2013-2014
PETERBILT / 2013-2014
Subject : Exterior Lights Self Test Switch/Loss of Lights


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V045
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2007-2010
Subject : Leaking Brake Vacuum Pump/Loss of Power Assist


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V044
Manufacturer : BMW of North America, LLC
Make / Model Years : BMW / 2007-2012
Subject : Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V040
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : DODGE / 2003-2004
Subject : Inadvertent Airbag Deployment


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V038
Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC
Make / Model Years : CHRYSLER / 2009
DODGE / 2009-2012
Subject : Rear Axle Pinion Nut May Loosen at Differential


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V037
Manufacturer : Forest River, Inc.
Make / Model Years : FOREST RIVER / 2013
Subject : Ignition Key Retention/FMVSS 114


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V036
Manufacturer : Blue Bird Body Company
Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2003-2007
Subject : Cracks in Steering Gear Bracket


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 13V035
Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Make / Model Years : YAMAHA / 2009
Subject : Fuel Pump Assembly Failure/Possible Engine Stall


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