The Shyft Group—formerly known as Spartan Motors Inc.—through its go-to-market brand Royal Truck Body is continuing the Severe Duty service body nationwide launch, highlighting the new body at the ongoing General Motors Virtual Solutions Summit. The online “expo” is available for GM Fleet customers beginning Aug. 25 and running through Dec. 31.
Royal Truck Body’s new Severe Duty body, built to fit GM’s medium duty truck class, is available on Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500, and 6500 chassis models, and includes more standard features than any other service body on the market, according to the manufacturer. With its Fortress five-point lock system, 10-gauge steel and Line-X’d box tops, 3/8″ tread plate steel floors, and more, this work truck is built to last and is ideal for contractors and business owners who put their work truck fleets to the test.
“Since day one, Royal Truck Body has established itself as the go-to service body for contractors and other professionals concerned about performance and perception. With its durable construction, high luster appearance, expert fit and finish, and ample storage space, these trucks don’t demand trade-offs between hard work and good looks,” said Steve Guillaume, president of Shyft Specialty Vehicles. “We look forward to bringing Royal Truck Body’s Severe Duty service body to the market and appreciate General Motors’ providing the platform to accomplish just that.”
Alongside the Severe Duty truck body launch, The Shyft Group’s Utilimaster brand will be showcasing its purpose-built cutaway Utilivan during the summit. By supporting the growing parcel delivery segment with continued product innovation, Utilimaster maintains its position as the industry leader in last mile delivery vehicle offerings, across the GVWR spectrum. Utilimaster’s Utilivan can be built on either a GM or Ford cutaway chassis, and is available in 10-18-foot lengths. Today, the Utilivan is in use by multiple parcel delivery customers, and offers highly customizable, modular interior shelving, among other innovative features.
