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Escalent Blog: Five Tips to Remain Competitive in Classes 4 & 5 Commercial Vehicle Market

Escalent Blog: Five Tips to Remain Competitive in Classes 4 & 5 Commercial Vehicle Market

Classes 4 and 5 stripped chassis are used in various industries, including in large fleet operations. These chassis are mostly used in package delivery, snack food services and linen services. In 2023, the top use cases were delivery, material handling and food distribution.

In the future, we’ll see a shift toward electric vehicles that offer cleaner transportation, better driving conditions and increased load capacity. They’ll incorporate additional sensors and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) technology, enhancing safety with elements such as collision avoidance, lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control.

Improved upfit bodies will feature more driver comfort, upgraded safety and modular shelving systems, allowing easy customization and reconfiguration to meet diverse operational needs.

To read the complete Escalent blog, click here.

[Photo credit: Freightliner]

Sep 16, 2024Dave Bean
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