EZ STAK is an industry leader and manufacturer of modular interior storage systems for work trucks, service bodies, vans and trailers. We pride ourselves on delivering custom-fit and turnkey solutions, so whether you need a work-ready trailer, upfits to van interiors or just cabinets for your fleet, we’ve got you covered. And because we only use products made of high-grade aluminum or galvanized steel, they’re built to last — an average of 12 years, in fact.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
EZ STAK - Your one stop shop
EZ STAK is an industry leader and manufacturer of modular interior storage systems for work trucks, service bodies, vans and trailers. We pride ourselves on delivering custom-fit and turnkey solutions, so whether you need a work-ready trailer, upfits to van interiors or just cabinets for your fleet, we’ve got you covered. And because we only use products made of high-grade aluminum or galvanized steel, they’re built to last — an average of 12 years, in fact.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Harbor 3-Piece Raised Cargo Bed Enclosure, Material Rack and Conduit Box
Store and Secure your tools, materials and equipment
in your Harbor Service Body
This Harbor body includes an optional 3-piece cargo bed enclosure installed on the service body to keep those items in there out of sight and out of mind. The top opens up two thirds of the bed area when opened and glides smoothly on teflon pads. The other unique thing on this is the way the rear is finished. Most commonly, the rear would be barn doors with no tailgate and this one retained the tail gate also has modifiedthe barn doors with a HD lock assembly to boot.
This unit has a HD material rack with a conduit box and master lock system to make life easy on the job site.
This rig has plenty of storage and security. See more from Harbor at www.htbi.net
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Fleet Technical Congress ar 2019 Work Truck Show
Fleet Technical Congress presents strategies and processes to help fleet managers take advantage of the technology revolution and find creative solutions to enhance fleet operations.
Key topics
- Disaster recovery planning
- Strategies to secure fuel supplies
- Using data to design work trucks
- Ensuring a reliable fleet power supply
- Last-mile delivery
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Harbor CraneMaster Body - West Coast Style Personalized to Meet Your Every Need...
CraneMaster bodies represent an open design that permits you to choose all the appointments to meet your every need when using 2,000-4,000 lb. cranes with capacity up to 12,000 ft.-lb. The west coast service body design is the preferred style for these cranes. Harbor has sorted out which cranes go with which bodies. Tell us what weight you are loading and what length of crane you need to get the job done (length in feet x weight in lb. = ft. lb.) and we’ll put you in the right combination. Then, we’ll help you choose from among the many options that will make this your personal design!
Find more at: www.htbi.net
Friday, February 15, 2019
Quick Guide To Industry Acronyms

GVW – Gross Vehicle Weight
This is the total weight of the truck, including all passengers, drivers, cargo, accessories, fuel, and fluid in the engine at any point in time. It is important that this measurement does not go over the GVWR, or it can be a safety hazard.
GVWR – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
This is the maximum total vehicle weight that is safe for the truck, established by the chassis manufacturer. The weight of the truck, any cargo, and passengers including the driver, as well as any fuel and fluid in the engine is included in the rating. Chassis manufacturers will most often set the GVWR lower than the combined axle ratings (the total amount of weight an individual axle can carry). This is due to the chassis manufacturer’s internal safety standards for durability, stability, and handling, as well as SAE International test protocols.
GCWR – Gross Combined Weight Rating
Everything that moves with the vehicle is included in the GCWR. The weight of the truck, any cargo, passengers including the driver, any fluid or fuel in the truck, as well as the weight of the trailer and the trailer’s cargo is included. Exceeding the GCWR can cause a safety hazard.
Payload
The cargo carrying capacity of a vehicle is the payload. It is calculated by subtracting the vehicles’ weight including passengers and the driver from the GVWR. Exceeding the Payload capacity can cause damage to your suspension, chassis, frame, tires, and many other parts of the truck.
CA – Cab to Axle
The cab-to-axle measurement is the distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the rear axle. Clear CA or effective CA is the distance from the rear surface of any obstruction behind the cab to the center of the rear axle. If you have a tandem axle truck, then it is measured to the midpoint between the two rear axles. This measurement can help you determine the length of the body that can be mounted on the chassis.
Wheelbase
The wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear axles. When the truck has more than two axels, it is the distance between the steering axle and the center point of the driving axle group. This can affect body installation, weight distribution, and truck performance.
SRW – Single Rear Wheel
A single rear wheel refers to a chassis that has one wheel on each side of the rear axle. Single Rear wheels make for smoother driving without cargo, as well as easier driving in cities, suburbs, and highways. These trucks are more affordable to purchase outright, and have better fuel economy. A single rear wheel has less towing capability than a dual rear wheel, and less stability when towing in windy conditions.
DRW – Dual Rear Wheel
A dual rear wheel refers to a chassis that has two wheels on each side of the rear axle. This feature is a must if you are towing large payloads, or driving through rough terrain. It adds stability to your truck which increases safety for your divers and cargo. Having a dual rear wheel will allow the driver to safely get off the road in the case of a tire blowing out. Trucks with a dual rear wheel can be difficult to maneuver in cities, where parking and tight streets can be challenging. This feature can also reduce the truck’s mpg, especially in cities, and increase maintenance costs, because there are at least two extra tires to replace or rotate.
CDL – Commercial Driver’s License
The vehicle’s GVWR is one of the factors that will effect whether the diver needs a CDL. If the truck has a GVWR, and GVW of 26,000 lbs. or lower, the driver does not need a CDL.
Class A
A Class A license is required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more. This includes towing a trailer weighing over 10,000 lbs. which makes the vehicle and trailer rating over 26,001 lbs.
Class B
A Class B license is required to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR or 26,001 lbs. or more, and/or a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or heavier that is towing another vehicle weighting up to 10,000 lbs.
Class C
A Class C license is required if the vehicle you intend to drive does not meet the criteria for either Class A or B and it is meant to transport either: 16 or more passengers including the driver or hazardous material.
Original Source: NTEA Truck Equipment Glossary
Blog Source: https://www.knapheide.com/news/blog/2018/08/quick-guide-to-industry-acronyms
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
GMC Sierra 1500 Turbo 4-cyl. Gas Engine Half-Ton Pickup

2019 Sierra 1500 'Elevation' takes monochrome, blacked-out route, features GM's new 2.7L turbo truck engine
GMC's next-gen Sierra 1500 lineup includes an Elevation edition—although it's now more focused on appearance than sport truck performance, which is how the Elevation came onto the scene among the previous-generation Sierras in 2015. But on that note, its engine may be a surprise high point.
The Sierra Elevation, which will be available starting this fall, joins the SLT, off-road-themed AT4, and high-society Denali trims that will be available on the 2019 Sierra 1500. With their tall front grille and curved "blade"-style headlights, the new Sierra 1500s all are designed for a standout look.
The Elevation model takes that farther, however, with body-color door handles, bumpers, and grille surround as well as a black grille insert, tow hooks, side window trim, and 20-in. wheels.
To outfit the Elevation for more serious off-road use, you'll want the available X31 Off Road package, which includes a specially tuned suspension with Rancho shocks, locking rear differential, protective underbody skid plates, heavy-duty air filter, dual exhaust system, a two-speed transfer case with low-range gearing, all-terrain tires, and hill descent control.
Or for towing, the Sierra's available ProGrade trailering system incorporating multiple cameras and backing guidance overlays is designed to make backing and hooking up to a trailer simple even for noobs.
Read more at:
https://www.fleetowner.com/hd-pickup-van/turbo-4-cyl-gas-engine-half-ton-pickups?NL=FO-005&Issue=FO-005_20180726_FO-005_423&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_1&utm_rid=CPENT000004488230&utm_campaign=19491&utm_medium=email&elq2=37ca0058cd7849c09177f63dff3ee1e1
Monday, February 11, 2019
CargoGlides Extreme Test VS. Competitor
Say goodbye to the aggravation of a normal truck bed. With CargoGlide, you can stop crawling in the back of your truck or van every time you need to reach your gear. So, stop scuffing your knees and hurting your back! Install a CargoGlide in your truck or van and get your gear and materials out where you need them! Loading and unloading your tools, toys or any other materials is considerably faster, safer and easier when you have a CargoGlide.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Kargo Master Pivot Pro - A Great Addition to Your Work Van
The Kargo Master Pivot Pro is a heavy duty, 3 long-drawer rotating organizer that is great for storing elongated objects with convenient access from the back of your van. Each drawer is equipped with industrial-grade ball bearings to ensure smooth operation, and they also come with locks to ensure your goods are neatly secured.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Work Vehicle Ergonomics - Decked

DECKED drawers slide your payload of tools, gear and other supplies out right at waist height. This white paper, prepared by a third party expert, studies how toolbox solutions like DECKED are shown to save time and money.
DECKED drawers slide your payload of tools, gear and other supplies out right at waist height. This white paper, prepared by a third party expert, studies how toolbox solutions like DECKED are shown to save time and money.
Learn more at: https://decked.com/blogs/decked/ergonomic-white-paper-supports-decked
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
New Slide Out Bed Boxes from Buyers Products offer secure storage in the bed of your truck

Constructed from reinforced aluminum with an industry-leading top load weight capacity, auto locking detents and built-in gasket with rain gutter, these bed boxes can be customized using horizontal and vertical partitions. Now available in natural, black, or white finish.
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Industry-leading weight capacity up to 500 lbs for drawers and 800 lbs for top load (evenly distributed)
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Heavy duty reinforced aluminum box and drawer construction
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Drawer automatically detents into a locked position every 8 inches
for controller motion and convenience. Releases easily with push button.
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Industry-leading customization with movable dividers to accommodate tools and hardware.
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Locking push button with key
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Full door gasket and rain gutter for four-sided protection against the elements.
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Mounting hardware included along with predrilled mounting holes
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Available in black and white powder coat finishes as well as natural aluminum (no powder coat finish)
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Comes complete with dividers, additional divider kits also available.
Learn more at: https://www.buyersproducts.com/bedbox
Sunday, February 3, 2019
GMC Invites Customers to “Step Up Like A Pro”
New
advertising campaign highlights how GMC’s MultiPro tailgate is revolutionizing
the truck segment

DETROIT — Today
GMC debuts “Step Up Like A Pro,” a new campaign featuring the world’s first
six-function MultiPro tailgate offered on the next generation Sierra. The
launch film, “Anthem,” encourages customers to step up to GMC, confirming the 2019
GMC Sierra’s status as the premium model among all trucks.
“‘Step
Up Like A Pro’ is an empowering call to action that resonates with truck owners,
encouraging them to reach higher in their lives and not accept the ordinary. ‘Anthem’
continues to define our GMC ‘We Are Professional Grade’ standards and signals
landmark change to the industry,” said Rich Latek, director of GMC Marketing.
A
GMC exclusive, the available world’s-first MultiPro tailgate is the most revolutionary
tailgate ever, offering six functions and positions for enhanced second-tier
loading, load-stop solutions and easier access to items in the cargo box,
including:
1.
Primary
gate — opens from the key fob, from inside the truck or via a button on the
gate.
2.
Primary
gate load stop — helps prevent items from sliding out of the box.
3.
Easy
access — the inner gate folds down, allowing a deeper reach into the box.
4.
Full-width
step — the inner gate folds into a large step for easy access and holds up to
375 pounds.
5.
Inner
gate load stop — helps prevent second-tier items from sliding out of the box.
6.
Inner
gate with work surface — when opened, provides a work surface as well as
second-tier loading.
The
campaign launches across numerous media channels and consumer touchpoints with
innovative content, some of which “breaks” out of a user’s social feed. Broadcast
TV will show commercials during both Wild Card games on ESPN today, including a
60-second version of “Anthem.”
Consumers
join the conversation on social media using GMC’s Facebook or Twitter pages.
GMC
At
GMC, professional grade means attention to detail and precision. From the 2019
GMC Sierra, featuring the world’s-first MultiPro tailgate, to the compact SUV
Terrain, GMC offers purpose-built vehicles designed and engineered to the
highest standard. Our trucks and SUVs deliver GMC’s signature combination of
intuitive technologies and premium execution, with Denali representing the
pinnacle of GMC design and performance and the newly launched AT4 sub-brand
taking premium capability off-road. Details on all GMC models are available at
www.gmc.com, on Twitter at @gmc or at www.facebook.com/gmc
Friday, February 1, 2019
Introducing the All-New 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty
Higher
trailering capability and confidence are driven by new hardware and
technologies

DETROIT — Bigger, stronger and smarter,
the all-new 2020 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty combines greater trailering capability
with technologies designed to provide customers with a world-class towing
experience.
“The all-new 2020 Sierra HD
is the most capable heavy-duty truck that we’ve ever offered,” said Duncan
Aldred, vice president of Global GMC. “For customers who demand a premium,
innovative heavy-duty truck that supports their passions, the next-generation
Sierra HD can pull like a pro.”
Form and function come together in the new Sierra
Heavy Duty, with features that include:
- An enhanced ProGrade Trailering system featuring class-leading available 15 camera views, including a segment-first transparent trailer view to virtually see through a trailer in tow.1
- An available smart trailer designed to integrate the iN∙Command® control system from ASA Electronics2 provides the ability to monitor and control select functions of compatibly equipped trailers through the myGMC mobile app3.
- A segment-exclusive available 15-inch-diagonal head-up display that offers useful trailering information, including vehicle speed, navigation information and an inclinometer display for the road grade.
- An available segment-first Rear Camera Mirror.
- MultiPro, the world’s first six-function tailgate, allows easier loading, unloading and bed access and is available on all trim levels.
- A larger, commanding design that provides more room for cargo and occupants.
- Best-in-class Crew Cab front headroom and legroom for the driver and other front-row occupants.
- An all-new, segment-first, Allison 10-speed automatic transmission mated to the legendary 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel.
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For those looking to take
refined capability off-road, GMC fortifies the new AT4 brand with an all-new
Sierra AT4 Heavy Duty available for Crew Cab configurations as both a 2500 and
3500 single rear wheel offering.
With more than half of Sierra HD customers choosing
Denali, it continues to offer the ultimate expression of professional grade
materials and refinement. The all-new model delivers power, intelligence and
segment advancements to meet the needs of heavy-duty customers with discerning
taste.
ProGrade Trailering
Technology
First introduced with the 2019 Sierra light duty,
the ProGrade Trailering System leverages technology advancements to offer
additional features and functionality for the 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty.
“Trailering is the most important consideration for Sierra Heavy Duty
customers, and the new features and technologies in the 2020 Sierra HD make it
easier than ever to hitch a trailer and tow it confidently,” said Jaclyn
McQuaid, vehicle chief engineer, Heavy Duty Trucks. “We’ve developed this new
truck to offer the greatest trailering experience ever offered by GMC.”
An available class-leading 15 unique camera views1, including an industry-first transparent trailer
view, help optimize the driver’s view around the truck and compatible trailers
to provide added confidence when towing. The revolutionary transparent trailer feature
uses the tailgate-mounted camera and an available accessory camera mounted on
the rear of the trailer. The resulting display helps the driver to virtually
see through the trailer4, a
benefit when navigating parking lots, merging into traffic or making tight
turns.
Owners of the 2020 Sierra HD will have access to available
smart trailer technology designed to allow access to
select features of the iN∙Command® control system from ASA Electronics2 through the myGMC mobile app, either on compatible
Android and iOS smartphones or on the vehicle’s infotainment system via Apple
CarPlay5 or
Android Auto6. Similar to the features of a smart home, the iN∙Command®
control system acts as the central hub of operations to monitor and control an
array of systems in trailers equipped with the next-generation technology.
Depending on how a compatibly equipped trailer is configured, owners of the
2020 Sierra HD may be able to turn on the trailer’s air conditioning or water
heater, check water and holding tank levels, or monitor fuel levels on trailers
equipped with generators — all before arriving at their destination.
The ProGrade Trailering System also includes an in-vehicle
Trailering App7
with Trailer Light Test, Trailer Electrical Diagnostics, Trailer Tire Pressure
and Temperature Monitoring, Pre- Maintenance Reminders and Departure Checklist.
Many of the Trailering app’s functions, including the lighting test and
pre-departure checklist, are also available with the myGMC mobile app, a
feature that offers great convenience when outside the truck or trailer.
Additional available technologies and hardware to aid trailering
include:
- Auto Electric Park Brake to automatically apply the parking brake to help maintain truck position when hitching.
- All-new Park Grade Hold Assist enhances hill hold by using braking effort at each wheel for an extended period of time.
- All-new larger, door-mounted trailering mirrors with a four-bar link providing power extend and retract for the driver and passenger sides.
- Integrated trailer brake controller that works with the trailer profile in the Trailering App to recall a specified trailer’s most recent gain setting.
- Tow/Haul mode that remains engaged on the next key-on cycle, for up to four hours; includes a reminder the feature is engaged.
- Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control.
- Trailer Sway Control.
- Auto Grade Braking and Diesel Exhaust Braking.
- Digital Variable Steering Assist that dynamically optimizes power steering according to driving scenarios, including trailering, and enables features like road pull compensation.
- Trailering Info Label placed on the driver’s door jamb that clearly calls out the truck’s specific trailering information, including curb weight, GVWR, GCWR, maximum payload, maximum tongue weight and rear GAWR.8
Bigger and bolder
The 2020 Sierra HD has a commanding, powerful design
rooted in a new architecture with larger proportions. It is taller and longer,
with a more confident stance defined by a bold design that epitomizes GMC’s
signature refinement and technologically driven attention to detail.
“We took every opportunity to visually express the
strength and capability that lies beneath the surface,” says Matt Noone,
director of GMC exterior design. “The elevated hood line, the strong shoulders,
the striking front grille — these cues communicate the strength and performance
that have been engineered and built into each and every Sierra Heavy Duty.”
The all-new Sierra HD is highlighted by new
signature lighting, including prominent “light blades” that deliver LED
illumination for the daytime running lamps. LEDs are also used for the
headlamps, taillamps, available fog lamps and other illuminative elements,
including the available roof marker lights standard on all dual-rear-wheel HDs
and all Sierra HD Denalis except where prohibited by law.
Inside, the Sierra HD’s new interior has
best-in-class front head- and legroom (maximum), with Crew Cab models. A higher
seating position complements the truck’s taller profile to offer a confident
view from behind the wheel. Additional optimized ergonomics emphasize easy,
intuitive interaction with the vehicle’s available technologies, such as a
heavy-duty segment-first head-up display and GMC’s latest touchscreen
infotainment systems.9
Denali-exclusive materials — including premium
leather-appointed seating, authentic open-pore wood trim and dark-finish
aluminum decor — raise the interior’s refinement. The leather appointments have
a distinctive, large-pebbled grain with a contrasting stitch pattern that is
premium in appearance and touch without sacrificing durability, and the wood
trim features an open-pore texture evocative of hand-planed
furniture.
Compared to the current model, the new Sierra Heavy
Duty has:
- A longer wheelbase, a taller, more dominant hood line and taller overall height.
- A larger grille and complementing functional hood scoop to feed an advanced cooling system for the Duramax turbo diesel.
- Class-leading heavy-duty cargo bed volume10 and 12 corner tie-downs with a new, available 120-volt power outlet.
- One-inch-lower bed lift-in height compared to the 2019 Sierra Heavy Duty, providing easier loading and fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer hitching10.
- New, segment-exclusive cargo bed side steps on all box styles, located in front of the rear wheel openings, that complement integrated CornerSteps in the rear bumper to improve access to the cargo area.
- World’s first six-function MultiPro tailgate available on all trim levels and standard on SLT, AT4 and Denali.
All-new Sierra AT4 HD: Refined HD
Capability Off-Road
The all-new 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty AT4 continues the AT4 brand’s
growth with a distinctive off-road identity to complement its robust HD
capability. Driven by dark chrome exterior finishes and contemporary detailing,
Sierra HD AT4 features front and rear bumpers and a grille surround finished in
body color. The bold grille design, with its rugged texture, is finished in
black chrome and set off by the AT4’s distinctive red vertical recovery hooks.
The
athletic interior also carries AT4-specific darkened trim, including
dark-tinted and textured aluminum finishes on the steering
wheel, center stack and sill plates, as well as a unique Jet Black
interior with Kalahari color accents in the seats and live stitching.
Leather-appointed seating, with mini-perforated inserts and embroidered
AT4 badging on the headrests, along with all-weather floor liners, is standard
delivering durability with uncompromising comfort.
The new Sierra AT4 Heavy Duty’s off-road capabilities are rooted in a
unique suspension and supporting technologies that include:
- Off-road suspension, Rancho Shocks, skid plates, Eaton locking rear differential.
- Eighteen-inch wheels wrapped with Michelin all-terrain tires, with 20-inch wheels available.
- Traction Select System with specific Off-Road mode.
- Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist.
- Segment-exclusive 15-inch diagonal Head-Up Display with Off-Road Inclinometer.
- HD Surround Vision1 for low-speed views of vehicle surroundings.
Confident trailering power
GMC’s legendary Duramax turbo diesel and Allison
Transmission pairing continues to offer the ultimate in towing confidence.
The proven Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel engine offers
high torque, high power, low noise and exceptional durability. For the 2020
Sierra HD, the Duramax offers an SAE-certified 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of
torque. This already powerful engine performs more efficiently thanks to
increased cooling capacity delivered in part by improved air induction. A
dual-path intake system draws dense, cool air through both the prominent hood
scoop and the larger front grille.
The new Sierra HD marks the introduction of an
all-new 10-speed Allison automatic transmission — the first-ever offered in the
heavy-duty pickup segment. The all-new 10-speed transmission with closer gear
spacing allows the engine to operate in an optimal range at all times with
varying load and terrain conditions.
The bigger frame, stronger propulsion and smarter
technologies are expected to deliver dramatically greater towing capacity than
previous models, well in excess of 30,000 pounds. More details regarding an
all-new gas engine and trailering capabilities will be announced shortly.
Coming late summer 2019
The 2020 Sierra HD goes on sale later this year in
2500HD and 3500HD dual rear wheel and single rear wheel configurations. Pricing
and complete specifications will be announced later.
With a $1.5 billion investment to support the
next-generation Heavy Duty truck launch, Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan,
will proudly build the 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty.
About GMC
With a strong foundation of
manufacturing trucks since 1902 and now selling in a dozen countries across the
world, GMC offers purpose-built vehicles designed and engineered to the highest
standard. From the all-new compact SUV Terrain to the Sierra HD, our trucks and
crossovers deliver GMC’s signature combination of intuitive technologies and
premium execution, with the popular Denali sub-brand representing the
pinnacle of GMC design, performance and amenities. Details on all GMC
models are available at www.gmc.com, on Twitter at @gmc or at www.facebook.com/gmc.
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