Stoops Specialty Trucks to Unveil Two New Models of Its Successful Line of Custom Integrated Sleepers at MATS

February 1, 2006 –

Building on its successful line of integrated custom sleeper cab conversions, Stoops Specialty Trucks (SST) in Fort Wayne Indiana, will unveil two new models at the Mid-America Trucking Show next month in Louisville, Kentucky.  In addition to a production model of their current SST100IS1XT, they will display prototypes of the SST100IS2RR and the SST130IS1RR. These new models will feature a molded shower and toilet in both the 100-inch and the 130-inch versions of a raised roof, fully integrated sleeper cab. These new Raised Roof models are designed to improve aerodynamics for tractor-trailer applications as well as straight truck applications. The improved aerodynamics will lower the drag coefficient for improved fuel economy. The taller roof also adds to the interior height to give the driver additional comfort and storage space.

Stoops Specialty Trucks has partnered with Bentz Transport Products (Bentz) in Fort Wayne, Indiana to design and manufacture an exclusive line of fully integrated custom sleepers for the Freightliner Columbia, Century S/T, and Coronado models.  According to SST Sales Manager, Jeff Jones, this program was developed in response to a market demand for larger, fully integrated, upscale sleepers on Class 8 tractors and straight trucks.

The engineering and tooling efforts required for this new sleeper program were significant according to Keith Bentz, President of Bentz.  “This is the first production fully integrated custom sleeper brought to market.  It is also the largest integrated sleeper available. The design and fit-and-finish result in a product with factory appearance combined with all of the features of a custom sleeper,” says Bentz.

Targeted to husband and wife teams in the tractor/trailer and expediter truck market segments, upscale features such as bigger beds, larger refrigerators, auxiliary power units and shower/toilet accommodations are offered. The SST Conversions on the Columbia, Century S/T, and Coronado tractors are designed to offer large and luxurious accommodations in a lightweight package.  The SST100IS1XT on the Columbia CL112 straight truck chassis is designed to meet expediter requirements for a 22’ van body within a 40’ overall length.  The roof is low enough to allow a refrigeration unit to be installed above the sleeper for highly specialized climate control applications.

Telephone

(800) 456-8782
(260) 749-8587

FAX

(260) 493-3191

Postal address

5905 SR930 East, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Electronic mail

Sales: Jeff.Jones@stoops.com