The Shyft Group, Inc., the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit technology, is officially set to showcase its latest innovations at the NTEA Work Truck Week 2025.
According to certain reports, the stated development arrives on the back of Shyft’s recently-announced merger agreement with Aebi Schmidt, something which should enable the company to call upon a greater spectrum of expertise in specialty vehicle manufacturing, upfitting, and infrastructure solutions.
You see, by leveraging highly complementary these portfolios, the merger is expected to expand product offerings, improve efficiencies, and drive competitive growth, ultimately providing customers with more comprehensive and tailored solutions.
Anyway, taking a deeper view of all the solutions that are set to become a part of Shyft’s showcase, they begin from the Utilimaster Trademaster, which happens to boast a redesigned, lightweight aluminum service body with enhanced storage, increased durability, and integrated safety lighting, a combination ideal for tradespeople and service fleets.
Next up, we have the Marketplace Dry Freight mechanism, a high-payload dry freight body specifically built for fuel efficiency and durability in logistics and delivery.
Joining that would be Shift’s Aeromaster® Walk-In-Van technology. This one brings to the fore a rivetless, aerodynamic walk-in van that features optimized cargo space and advanced driver safety features, all of it tailored for high-frequency delivery.
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in the company’s Light Weight Fleet Forward Concept tuck body, which bears a design focused on durability and efficiency.
“For 50 years, The Shyft Group has been driven by a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success,” said John Dunn, President and CEO of The Shyft Group. “As we celebrate our milestone anniversary at Work Truck Week, we are proud to showcase innovations that empower fleets, improve efficiency, and reinforce our commitment to quality and performance. Looking ahead, we remain focused on expanding our capabilities to better serve customers and drive continued growth.”
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we haven’t yet touched upon Shyft’s Blue Arc Class 4 EV Truck, which translates to a fully electric, zero-emission work truck. More on that would reveal how the stated truck can be expected to offer a 200+ mile range, lightweight composite body for increased payload, and an ergonomic design for superior driver comfort and efficiency.
Markedly enough, attendees can also experience Blue Arc’s Class 4 EV firsthand during Ride & Drive sessions on March 5-6 from 11 AM – 3:30 PM.
We also haven’t acknowledged the planned showcase of Royal Crane Body with PALFINGER Crane. Here, you basically get a heavy-duty contractor solution with advanced XP coatings for long-term durability and efficient lifting capabilities.
Beyond that, there is going to be on display Shyft’s specialized DuraMag Aluminum Dump Body & S-Series Service Body, both delivering corrosion-resistant capabilities that, on their part, are prepared for landscaping, construction, and service industries.
Rounding up highlights would be the company’s fleet technology advancements. These advancements include ITU Chassis Connect for real-time tracking, Rapid Cargo Cooling systems for optimized performance, and enhanced Strobes lighting for improved visibility and safety etc
Founded in 1975, Shyft Group’s rise up the ranks stems from offering industry-leading solutions in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets. The company’s clientele, at the moment, is made up with first-to-last mile delivery companies across vocations, federal, state, and local government entities; the trades; as well as utility and infrastructure segments.
Shyft’s serves these clients through its far-reaching footprint which stretches across Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Saltillo, Mexico.
