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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Freightliner at BusCon

Freightliner’s chassis featured several chassis around the show floor, including a collaboration with Caio and Turtle Top for a G3400 motorcoach with an XBR raised-rail, rear-engine chassis.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Glaval Bus' Apollo at BusCon

Built on the Freightliner MB65 front engine chassis, the Apollo featured at BusCon included a Cummins ISB 6.7L new emission diesel engine, standardized rear air-suspension, a 26,000 GVWR and seating for up to 40 passengers, plus driver.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2013

Freightliner debuts 2 products at BusCon

Offering commercial bus builders an unparalleled combination of technology, functionality and performance, the new X-Ride suspension will be available on FCCC’s XB Series chassis, a rear-engine, straight rail diesel chassis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Meridian to add paratransit vehicles to product line

Buses will be manufactured on the 24-foot Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis and the new Chrysler/Dodge/Ram ProMaster and full-size Ford Transit chassis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2013

L.A. unveils late-night trolley service

The city of West Hollywood’s PickUp line will travel a four-mile loop and stop outside nightclubs, restaurants and bars with two Freightliner All American Classic Trolleys. The service was created to reduce traffic congestion and drunk driving.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

CleanFUEL USA propane chassis attains certification

The engine and fuel system may now be purchased and used in all 50 states and Canada for up to 33,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight ratio.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2013

ARBOC, Freightliner announce partnership

Through the partnership, which started in fall 2012, the manufacturers are working in a close, collaborative process to develop a customized, dedicated chassis for ARBOC’s highly anticipated Spirit of Liberty product line.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2011

Freightliner to supply 100 chassis to Veterans hospitals

The U.S. General Services Administration will use them for routine patient transportation at Veterans Administration hospitals across the country. Farber Specialty Vehicles, based in Columbus, Ohio, will customize the buses with Glaval Bus bodies.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Freightliner unveils S2 cutaway at BusCon

Model is company’s first foray into the commercial bus cab cutaway market. Utilizing the proven technology of the popular FCCC S2 commercial bus chassis, the S2 cutaway differs from others in the market because it is built upon a proven shuttle bus chassis rather than a traditional truck chassis.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2010

Freightliner introduces new XB-P, 45-foot bus chassis

Utilizes a 16,000-lb ZF™ Independent Front Suspension (IFS) and a Neway ADL series rear air-ride suspension. The heavy-duty steel frame rails reduce flex, bowing and vibration and minimize coach stress to guarantee a smooth and comfortable ride.

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