VEHICLES
2018
vans update
A compilation of the latest 2018 light and
medium duty commercial van off erings.
16 Fleet Maintenance | March 2018
leets looking to make deliveries, haul cargo or
provide transportation oft en rely on light and
medium duty vans to meet their business’ needs.
For 2018, there are new and updated options
across the market from various manufacturers.
“Demand for commercial vans continues to be
strong,” Julie Ellenberger, Ford’s Transit brand
manager, says. Ford Motor Co. (ford.com) is a
U.S.-based automobile and commercial vehicle
manufacturer.
Whether it be the ease of transportation in
urban areas, or the ability to upfi t and customize
to accommodate very specifi c needs, fl eets continue
to seek out replacements for aging vehicles.
“Fleet managers should set aside their past
perceptions of the commercial vehicles available
to them,” Dave Sowers, head of Ram Commercial
marketing, says. “Th ere are opportunities to downsize
some vehicles and some surprising new alternatives
from companies like Ram.”
A division of FCA, Ram Trucks (ramtrucks.com)
is a U.S.-based brand of light and medium duty
commercial vehicles.
Th is article provides a summary of Model Year
2018 commercial vans to help fl eets determine
which vehicle is best for their specifi c applications.
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By Vesna Brajkovic, Assistant Editor
BODY & CAB
» Ford’s three lineups of 2018 van offerings
include: Transit Connect (pictured),
Transit and the E-Series cutaway van.
Photo courtesy of Ford
» Ford offers
the 2018 Ford
E-Series E-350
Cutaway.
Photo courtesy of Ford
/ford.com
/ramtrucks.com