IN-DEPTH REPORT: VOCATIONAL TRUCKS
TRUCK TECH TRENDS
By Lee Toop, Editor
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hey’re big, rugged and handle the heavy-duty hauling needs for all sizes of construction projects. Vocational trucks deliver many of the products that are needed to build everything from roads to skyscrapers, and while they may differ from their long-haul counterparts these tough trucks are becoming just as technologically advanced. From more fuel efficient engines to active safety features, vocational trucks offer plenty of new features to enhance safety and owners’ bottom lines.
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Global concepts update vocational market
Owners of vocational trucks – mixers, dump trucks, crane trucks, and others – are generally looking for a tool that can handle heavy loads, often on challenging jobsites. However, the changing face of construction has added a number of new demands, and truck manufacturers are taking those to heart. Daimler Trucks North America, which manufactures Freightliner and Western Star trucks, is taking advantage of its global resources to bring concepts from around the world, both in truck and automotive design, to the table, pointed out Samantha Parlier, DTNA vice president, vocational market segment development.
