Utilimaster Debuts Customer-Driven Work Truck Solutions to Enhance Service and Delivery Fleet Performance at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025
The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) unveils two new work truck solutions at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025 through its Utilimaster brand. The company reintroduces the Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body and debuts the Marketplace Dry Freight Truck.
The Trademaster Service Body, scheduled for production in Q3 2025, features reinforced construction, spacious cargo areas, and easy-access exterior compartments. The Marketplace Dry Freight Truck weighs 900 pounds less than comparable models and includes a 3,300-lb liftgate, optimized for logistics and last-mile delivery operations.
Additionally, Shyft announced a merger agreement with Aebi Schmidt to combine expertise in specialty vehicle manufacturing, upfitting, and infrastructure solutions, aiming to expand product offerings and improve efficiencies.
The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) presenta due nuove soluzioni per camion da lavoro alla NTEA Work Truck Week 2025 attraverso il suo marchio Utilimaster. L'azienda reintroduce il Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body e fa il suo debutto con il Marketplace Dry Freight Truck.
Il Trademaster Service Body, previsto per la produzione nel terzo trimestre del 2025, presenta una costruzione rinforzata, ampi spazi di carico e scomparti esterni di facile accesso. Il Marketplace Dry Freight Truck pesa 900 libbre in meno rispetto ai modelli comparabili e include un portellone di sollevamento da 3.300 libbre, ottimizzato per operazioni logistiche e di consegna dell'ultimo miglio.
Inoltre, Shyft ha annunciato un accordo di fusione con Aebi Schmidt per combinare competenze nella produzione di veicoli speciali, allestimenti e soluzioni infrastrutturali, con l'obiettivo di espandere l'offerta di prodotti e migliorare l'efficienza.
The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) presenta dos nuevas soluciones de camiones de trabajo en la NTEA Work Truck Week 2025 a través de su marca Utilimaster. La compañía reintroduce el Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body y debuta con el Marketplace Dry Freight Truck.
El Trademaster Service Body, programado para producción en el tercer trimestre de 2025, cuenta con una construcción reforzada, amplias áreas de carga y compartimentos exteriores de fácil acceso. El Marketplace Dry Freight Truck pesa 900 libras menos que los modelos comparables e incluye una puerta trasera de elevación de 3,300 libras, optimizada para operaciones logísticas y de entrega de última milla.
Además, Shyft anunció un acuerdo de fusión con Aebi Schmidt para combinar la experiencia en la fabricación de vehículos especiales, equipamiento y soluciones de infraestructura, con el objetivo de expandir la oferta de productos y mejorar la eficiencia.
Shyft 그룹 (NASDAQ: SHYF)는 Utilimaster 브랜드를 통해 NTEA Work Truck Week 2025에서 두 가지 새로운 작업 트럭 솔루션을 공개합니다. 이 회사는 Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body를 재출시하고 Marketplace Dry Freight Truck를 처음 선보입니다.
Trademaster Service Body는 2025년 3분기에 생산될 예정이며, 강화된 구조, 넓은 화물 공간 및 접근이 용이한 외부 수납 공간을 갖추고 있습니다. Marketplace Dry Freight Truck은 유사 모델보다 900파운드 가벼우며, 물류 및 최종 배송 작업을 최적화한 3,300파운드 리프트 게이트를 포함하고 있습니다.
또한, Shyft는 Aebi Schmidt와의 합병 계약을 발표하여 특수 차량 제조, 업피팅 및 인프라 솔루션에서의 전문성을 결합하고, 제품 제공을 확장하며 효율성을 개선하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) dévoile deux nouvelles solutions de camions de travail lors de la NTEA Work Truck Week 2025 à travers sa marque Utilimaster. L'entreprise réintroduit le Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body et fait ses débuts avec le Marketplace Dry Freight Truck.
Le Trademaster Service Body, prévu pour production au troisième trimestre 2025, présente une construction renforcée, des espaces de chargement spacieux et des compartiments extérieurs facilement accessibles. Le Marketplace Dry Freight Truck pèse 900 livres de moins que les modèles comparables et comprend un hayon de 3 300 livres, optimisé pour les opérations logistiques et de livraison du dernier kilomètre.
De plus, Shyft a annoncé un accord de fusion avec Aebi Schmidt pour combiner l'expertise dans la fabrication de véhicules spéciaux, l'équipement et les solutions d'infrastructure, dans le but d'élargir l'offre de produits et d'améliorer l'efficacité.
The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) präsentiert zwei neue Lösungen für Arbeitsfahrzeuge auf der NTEA Work Truck Week 2025 über seine Marke Utilimaster. Das Unternehmen führt das Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body erneut ein und debütiert mit dem Marketplace Dry Freight Truck.
Das Trademaster Service Body, das für die Produktion im dritten Quartal 2025 geplant ist, bietet eine verstärkte Konstruktion, geräumige Ladeflächen und leicht zugängliche Außenfächer. Der Marketplace Dry Freight Truck wiegt 900 Pfund weniger als vergleichbare Modelle und umfasst eine 3.300-Pfund-Liftgate, die für Logistik- und Last-Mile-Lieferoperationen optimiert ist.
Darüber hinaus kündigte Shyft eine Fusionsvereinbarung mit Aebi Schmidt an, um Fachwissen in der Herstellung von Spezialfahrzeugen, Aufbauten und Infrastruktur Lösungen zu kombinieren, mit dem Ziel, das Produktangebot zu erweitern und die Effizienz zu verbessern.
- Merger with Aebi Schmidt to expand product offerings and improve efficiencies
- Launch of two new vehicle solutions addressing market demands
- New Marketplace Dry Freight Truck 900 lbs lighter than competitors
- Production of Trademaster Service Body starting Q3 2025
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Insights
The Shyft Group's introduction of two specialized work vehicles represents a strategic market positioning focused on addressing emerging needs in the commercial fleet sector. The return of the Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body with modernized features indicates a response to market demand from service professionals, with production scheduled for Q3 2025. Meanwhile, the new Marketplace Dry Freight Truck offers a 900-pound weight reduction compared to competitors—a significant engineering achievement that directly addresses a critical challenge for electric vehicle adoption in commercial fleets.
The weight reduction is particularly noteworthy as fleet electrification accelerates. For electric delivery vehicles, every pound saved in vehicle weight translates to extended range or increased payload capacity—a direct operational benefit. This positions Shyft to potentially capture market share in the rapidly evolving last-mile delivery segment where efficiency metrics are crucial.
The previously announced merger with Aebi Schmidt adds another dimension to Shyft's strategic positioning. By combining complementary portfolios, the company appears to be pursuing vertical integration and expanded market reach. This could strengthen Shyft's competitive position through diversified offerings and potentially improved manufacturing efficiencies. However, the merger's execution and resulting synergies remain to be demonstrated.
While these product innovations show Shyft's responsiveness to market trends, the financial impact will ultimately depend on customer adoption rates and pricing strategies—neither of which were disclosed in this announcement.
Reintroducing the Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body and Showcasing the Marketplace Dry Freight Truck to Address Evolving Service and Delivery Needs
"At Utilimaster, our customers' needs drive everything we do. We innovate and evolve alongside them to ensure they have the right tools to get the job done," said Jacob Farmer, President, Fleet Vehicles & Services and Specialty Vehicles at The Shyft Group. "The return of the Utilimaster Trademaster and the introduction of the Marketplace Dry Freight Truck reinforce our focus on delivering versatile, high-performance solutions that empower fleets to operate efficiently in demanding environments."
The Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body builds on its longstanding reputation for reliability while incorporating modern advancements in durability, organization, and safety. Designed for tradespeople and service professionals, it features reinforced construction for long-term strength, spacious cargo areas, and easy-access exterior compartments for efficient tool and equipment storage. A wide rear door opening improves material handling, while integrated lighting enhances visibility in various working conditions. Production is set to begin in Q3 2025, with multiple configurations available to meet the needs of diverse fleet applications.
The Marketplace Dry Freight Truck is engineered to maximize payload capacity while maintaining durability and flexibility—an important advantage for service and delivery fleets, particularly those incorporating electric vehicle (EV) platforms. Weighing 900 pounds less than comparable models, it is designed to optimize efficiency without compromising performance. A seamless roll-up rear door streamlines loading and unloading, while an optimized cargo space layout ensures effective use of available storage. Its heavy-duty 3,300-lb liftgate provides reliable freight handling, making it an ideal solution for logistics and last-mile delivery operations.
"These vehicles were developed in direct response to industry needs—helping fleets improve efficiency while adapting to new challenges, such as electrification and increasing delivery demands," added Farmer. "With the Utilimaster Trademaster, we're bringing back a trusted solution with modern enhancements, and with the Marketplace Dry Freight Truck, we're introducing a lighter, more adaptable cargo solution for today's evolving fleet requirements."
As part of this ongoing commitment to serving customers, Shyft recently announced a merger agreement with Aebi Schmidt, which will bring together expertise in specialty vehicle manufacturing, upfitting, and infrastructure solutions. By leveraging highly complementary portfolios, the merger is expected to expand product offerings, improve efficiencies, and drive competitive growth—ultimately providing customers with more comprehensive and tailored solutions.
Both the Utilimaster Trademaster Service Body and the Marketplace Dry Freight Truck are on display at The Shyft Group's booth #2921 at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025.
Members of the media and attendees are invited to The Shyft Group's 50th Anniversary Press Conference today, March 5, at 3:15 PM ET at booth #2921, where John Dunn, President and CEO of The Shyft Group, and Jacob Farmer, President, Fleet Vehicles & Services and Specialty Vehicles, will discuss these new products and share Shyft's vision for the future of purpose-built fleet solutions.
About The Shyft Group
The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets. Our customers include first-to-last mile delivery companies across vocations, federal, state, and local government entities; the trades; and utility and infrastructure segments. The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles and Services™ and Shyft Specialty Vehicles™. Today, its family of brands include Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag® and Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan® RV Chassis, Builtmore Contract Manufacturing™, and Independent Truck Upfitters. The Shyft Group and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,900 employees and contractors across campuses, and operates facilities in
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