Industry and member news

• FCCC announces T.J. Reed as new president and CEO 

  Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) (Gaffney, South Carolina) announced T.J. Reed as its President and CEO, effective immediately. In his new role, Reed will be responsible for all aspects of FCCC operations and growth, including strategy, sales

• Isuzu announces its new EV warranty and available complimentary maintenance 

  Isuzu (Anaheim, California) announced the warranty coverage for its new all-electric Class 5 Isuzu NRR-EV. The new Isuzu NRR-EV is assembled in Charlotte, Michigan and offers four battery configurations (60kWh, 100kWh, 140kWh, and 180kWh).

• Ford Pro now shipping 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers nationwide 

  Ford Pro (Dearborn, Michigan) announced the 2024 E-Transit with Enhanced Range is now shipping to customers across the country.​ The enhanced range version is expected to serve even more industry use cases.

• BrightDrop electric commercial vans to join Chevrolet 

  General Motors (Detroit, Michigan) is moving its BrightDrop electric commercial vans under the Chevrolet brand. The shift brings BrightDrop EVs to Chevrolet's broad commercial vehicle sales and service dealer network.

• Stahl Truck Bodies welcomes Drew Aloisi as new head of sales for Eastern US 

  Stahl Truck Bodies (Wooster, Ohio) announced Drew Aloisi as the new head of sales for the eastern half of the United States. Aloisi brings with him over 25 years of extensive experience in sales and marketing.

• Isuzu announces start of production for all-new NRR-EV 

  Isuzu (Anaheim, California) announced the official start of production for its highly anticipated new chassis, the Isuzu NRR-EV. It represents a significant advancement in automotive technology, design, and sustainability in the medium-duty segment.

• Holman celebrates 100 years of Driving What's Right 

  Holman (Mount Laurel, New Jersey) is celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary. Founded by Steward C. Holman on August 23, 1924, Holman began as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey.

• Bollinger Motors announces B4 production date 

  Bollinger Motors (Oak Park, Michigan) announced it will begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on Sept. 16, 2024.

• Godwin Group makes switch to Hardox® 500 Tuf abrasion-resistant steel 

  Godwin Group (Dunn, North Carolina) announced all manufacturing brands are making a switch from SSAB 450 Hardox® abrasion-resistant steel, to Hardox® 500 Tuf abrasion-resistant steel as their primary AR steel offering.

• Mark your calendar for Work Truck Week 2025 

  Work Truck Week, North America’s largest work truck event, returns to Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 4–7, 2025.