“Although a couple of the truck OEMs install alternative fuel systems as part of their on-line production process, most do not,” explains Mark Hampshire, Fontaine senior vice president of sales and marketing. “As a result, chassis usually are shipped multiple times to be modified, have their fuel systems installed and their bodies mounted. By the time the customer gets the truck, a big freight bill comes with it. Because our ship-thru agreements allow the chassis to come to us as part of the manufacturer’s post-production process at no additional charge to the fleet, we save the customer considerable freight expense.”
Having Fontaine install alternative fuel systems is especially convenient for municipalities and refuse collection companies that already have their trucks shipped to Fontaine for other modifications, such as dual driving stations and chassis reconfiguration. The alternative fuel systems can be installed at the same time, which also improves total upfit and in-service time.
Fontaine is certified to install alternative fuel engines, delivery systems and APUs at its seven service centers across the United States. The company has engineered and tested the
relevant compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) configurations to meet all regulatory requirements and to ensure consistent quality.
For more information about any of Fontaine Modification’s core services, call 800.FONTAINE (800.366.8246) or visit the company on the Web at www.fontainemod.com.
About Fontaine Modification
Based in Charlotte, N.C., Fontaine Modification is North America’s most comprehensive provider of truck modification services for OEMs, dealers and fleets. Fontaine uses established ship-thru agreements with all major truck manufacturers to streamline the final delivery process to the end-user. The company’s modification centers are located conveniently near OEM truck manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas; Laredo, Texas; Springfield, Ohio; Hagerstown, Ind.; Charlotte, N.C.; Dublin, Va.; and Williamstown, W.V. The Charlotte location also houses the company headquarters and Innovation Center.
Fontaine is a Marmon Highway Technologies (MHT) company. MHT companies support the transportation industry worldwide with a wide range of high-quality products and services. MHT companies are members of The Marmon Group, an international association of business units that operate independently within diverse business sectors. The Marmon Group is a Berkshire Hathaway Company.
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