How changes in the 2011 models will impact installation of truck bodies and equipment

Nov 1, 2010 12:00 PM

New models and new technologies were the focus of the National Truck Equipment Association's Truck Product Conference held September 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Michigan.

Dodge, Ford, Freightliner, General Motors, Hino, International, Isuzu, Kenworth, Western Star each presented updates and displayed the trucks and chassis they have developed for 2011.

Here's what the chassis manufacturers had to say: (please view the following articles)

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