New Chevy Colorado

Chevrolet is re-entering the mid-size pickup truck market with an all new 2015 Chevy Colorado. The three versions of the new Colorado include an extended cab model (6 foot bed), a crew cab (5 foot bed), and a crew cab (6 foot bed). Another version of the Chevy Colorado will also be available for commercial and fleet customers including delivery, pest control, and other services. For more information on the new Chevy Colorado go to Automotive-Fleet.com. 

The Durashell 90 by Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies will fit the all-new mid-size Chevy Colorado with 6-foot beds. The Durashell 90 is a universal fit across all compact trucks with a 6-foot bed, including the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, discontinued Ford Ranger, and the old version of the Chevy Colorado. Because the Durashell 90 is made from a durable, yet lightweight fiberglass composite material, it will not add unnecessary weight to the fuel-efficient mid-size pickup. The new Colorado will be available in the fourth quarter of 2014 so start your planning today.

Call a Fleetwest representative toll free at 866-497-7200 to get a quote.

Durashell 90

Fuel-Cell Technology For Work Trucks

Grocery merchants have a new way to 'keep cool' when it comes to delivering ice cream, frozen foods, and fresh produce. Fuel-cell technology provides cool temperatures for refrigerated trucks that are normally cooled by small, diesel engines according to WorkTruckOnline.

Fuel cells are a clean technology that make energy silently. They also reduce emissions because the only byproducts are heat and water. The user benefits from fuel savings of about 10 gallons per day, per vehicle. They also benefit from reduced pollutant emissions and quieter operations.

The economy will also benefit from the increased use of fuel-cell technology. More jobs will be created in the energy sector and the cost of fuel cells will go down. The increase of fuel-cell manufacturing will create a stronger domestic supplier base.

Merchants can further their fuel savings and emission reductions by using lightweight service bodies. The Durashell by Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies is made of a lightweight, yet rugged fiberglass composite. The Durashell reduces the overall weight of a work truck, and subsequently reduces fuel cost and emissions. Fiberglass utility bodies also provide excellent insulation for food industries. The Durashell plus fuel-cell technology create a perfect combination to keep food cool and fresh throughout the entire delivery process.

Insulated Durashell

Secure Side Doors for Easy Access

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 If you are interested in a Durashell service body for your food truck, call a Fleetwest representative toll free at 866-497-7200 to get a quote.

Better Fleet Management with Durashell

Automotive-fleet.com defines 'fleet creep' as both the size and quantity of vehicles within a fleet slowly growing over time. 'Fleet creep' is not just costly but also hindering to sustainability initiatives. The larger size of vehicles and larger number of vehicles within a fleet increase overall emissions and subsequently a company's carbon footprint.

Rightsizing a fleet can be achieved by determining exactly how many vehicles are needed for maximum efficiency and the size of those vehicles. Managing fleet size is the best way to reduce vehicle and fuel costs.

• The Durashell by Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies provides a solution for rightsizing fleets. Durashell service bodies are made of a lightweight fiberglass composite that weighs less than comparable steel service bodies. A lighter work truck will decrease fuel costs and emissions. The Durashell is rugged and will outlast multiple pickup trucks, furthering savings. 

Durashell

• Another way Durashell service bodies help achieve the right fleet size is through transferability. The Durashell is completely transferable on and off a pickup truck in minutes with no-holes-drilled installation. It can be moved from one pickup truck to another fully loaded for convenience and efficiency. Less pickup trucks are needed within a fleet when you have a transferable service body and downtime is reduced if a vehicle is out for repairs.

No-holes-drilled Installation

Call your Fleetwest representative toll-free at 866-497-7200 to get a Durashell quote today.