NATDA Magazine Mar/Apr 2017 | Page 18

The new lineup of service bodies that CM is offering has been battle tested for many years , with over a million miles of testing already completed on the body . All the service bodies will be primered and powder-coated , offer three-piece toolbox doors for added strength , come standard with shelving on both sides , and available with install kits and wiring harnesses .
CM Truck Beds Now Offering Service Bodies to Distributors CM Truck Beds , America ’ s largest flatbed manufacturer , announced last week that they are now offering service bodies to their distributors . Known as the premier lineup of flat decks in the industry , CM Truck Beds recognized a clear opportunity for service bodies in their product lineup , especially through their strong network of trailer dealers . “ Not only does this new product lineup give us an exciting offering for our customers , but it offers our distributors a new channel to distribute our products to in the marketplace . We are not only offering a base model solution but have capabilities to offer custom products to our distributors at a price point that are network desires . Our lead times on the new service body product lineup will be the best in the industry , helping our distributors gain business faster and allowing them to meet customer demand much more rapidly than buying from a legacy service body manufacturer ,” said Joe Lewis , Vice President of Sales and Marketing , CM Truck Beds .
Due to its component style foundation , the new CM Service Body is easy to repair , option up , and configure . Lewis added “ Dealers everywhere will enjoy the fact that they will have the ability to replace side packs , add shelving , add flip tops , and even a one size fits all ladder rack system . This will significantly impact the service hours in the service departments of our distributors , clearly the most profitable piece of a dealership .” With a full spectrum of shelving , toolboxes , ladder rack systems , and lighting available , distributors will be able to order parts to help up-fit the new CM Service bodies to the needs of their customers and OEM dealerships . Distributors will have the ability to ship the new service bodies on loads with their CM Flat deck truck bodies , helping with freight and inventory expense . Additionally , CM Truck Beds will offer a 4 year , 48,000-mile warranty on the body which is a best in class feature for service bodies .
For more information on the new CM Truck Bed service body , visit www . cmtruckbeds . com or call 580-564-7537 .
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