Category Archives: Heavy Duty Trucks

Built strong to get the job done

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Posted in Custom Built Trucks, Heavy Duty Trucks, Hino Trucks, Jerr-Dan Wreckers, Vocational Trucks

With a strong mission of building the most reliable and innovative equipment in the industry, Jerr-Dan also empowers the men and women of the towing industry who make sacrifices every day to help others in need. In nearly 50 years, Jerr-Dan has defined towing and recovery industry standards for performance, reliability, and service. Jerr-Dan offers an extensive range of light, medium, and heavy-duty wreckers, carriers, and rotators. Each truck offers superior engineering for strength and stability, reliability, and versatility to exceed the expectations of a demanding industry. The equipment is built and tested to maximum productivity. It is designed, engineered, and built strong to get the job done, under the toughest conditions.

In supporting towing and recovery professionals, Jerr-Dan goes above and beyond to deliver unmatched strength, performance, and superior service from engineering to distribution. With a focus on quality and performance, Jerr-Dan is positioned for solid growth and industry-leading support for years to come.

We can mention Jerr-Dan Innovative No-Lube technology as a sample of the constant pursuit of excellence, as well as Jerr-Dan Side Recovery System (SRS), which offers versatility by adding unparalleled recovery capability to any unit.  The pivoting recovery boom makes recovery from either side of the vehicle possible. Available for Jerr-Dan carrier models, this SRS is the strongest and most durable in its class. Jerr-Dan technology is designed to get the work done quickly and safely. They make Jerr-Dan carriers, wreckers, and rotators tough and dependable so that you can handle whatever the road throws at you.

Jerr-Dan products lineup


This year, Jerr-Dan will have the usual strong presence at the Florida Tow Show, providing our customers with a great show experience. TruckMax is a proud Jerr-Dan distributor and will attempt with about 30 Jerr-dan equipped vehicles, Jerr-Dan parts and towing accessories. TruckMax personnel will be on hand to provide information on our full solutions offering.

Visit or contact us to learn more about Jerr-Dan products and events.

The Volvo VHD

The Volvo VHD: Tough Trucks for the Tougher Jobs.

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Posted in Heavy Duty Trucks, Volvo Trucks

VOLVO VHD 300 Axle Back

Whether you need tight maneuverability for straight-truck applications like concrete pumpers and mixers or a bridge-law-compliant wheelbase for an end-dump tractor, the VHD offers the versatility to meet your needs with available axle-forward and axle-back configurations.

Tough Inside and Out

The new VHD is designed to set a new standard for vocational trucks, and that includes driver environment. Volvo Truck’s latest interior enhancements are found throughout the VHD’s cab.

Uptime

Our highly-trained uptime team manages service and schedules repairs 24/7, while our fleet management solutions provide unprecedented control over your operations.

Safety

Volvo’s commitment to safety protects your business by helping drivers avoid or minimize accidents, reducing cargo loss, downtime, and accident-related insurance costs.

Driver Productivity

The new Volvo VHD combines power and advanced technology, achieving the engineering team’s original goal with the new design.

The VHD offers redesigned working and living spaces, optimized to put the driver comfortably in command, maximizing productivity.

Fuel Efficiency

Innovative technology. Optimized power. Improved aerodynamics. Learn how the VHD helps you squeeze the most profit out of every drop of fuel.

Description

This Daycab provides maximum maneuverability on the job site, available as a straight-truck or tractor in various vocational applications: Roll-Off Trucks, Concrete Mixer Trucks, Crane Trucks, Dump Trucks, Mining/Quarry Trucks, Plow Trucks, Refuse Trucks, and more.

The Volvo VHD is available as straight-truck or tractor in various vocational applications: Roll-Off Trucks, Concrete Mixer Trucks, Crane Trucks, Dump Trucks, Mining/Quarry Trucks, Plow Trucks, Refuse Trucks, and more.

Engines: Volvo D11, 325-425 hp, 1,250-1,550 lb-ft. | Volvo D13, 405-500 hp, 1,450-1,850 hp lb-ft.

Transmissions: Volvo I-Shift for Severe Duty – 12 speed, Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears – 13, 14 speed, Alison 3000 RDS, 4000 RDS & 4500 RDS Series.

Tougher Made Smarter

The new VHD comes with Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), a revolutionary Volvo innovation that greatly improves performance on a job site and on the road. VDS dramatically reduces the driver’s steering effort on rough and tight job sites. The reduction of steering feedback from the road enables drivers to navigate with ease.

The VHD’s highly flexible body builder module is designed so the interface between the truck and the body behaves reliably. It helps troubleshoot issues between the truck and the body by communicating fault codes. 

The new Volvo VHD combines power and advanced technology, achieving the engineering team’s original goal—setting a new standard for vocational trucks. With the new design, the VHD is now the best-looking vocational vehicle available, while the innovations found throughout the truck make it much more than eye candy.

Contact one of the TruckMax specialists to learn more about the all-new Volvo VHD.