Heading to this year’s FTR Transportation Conference? Be sure to catch Great Dane's Rob Ulsh on Monday at 3:45 PM as he joins the panel, “What the Commercial Vehicle Sales Channel Is Hearing About Fleet Demand.” See you there! #FleetManager #FTRTransportationConference
Great Dane
Truck Transportation
Chicago, Illinois 38,756 followers
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About us
Founded in 1900, Great Dane’s story has continuously been one of innovation and quality, offering best-in-class dry vans, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, and truck bodies. From the teams who design and build our trailers to the customers who trust us to deliver what they need; people have always been at the heart of what we do. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, with additional corporate offices in Chicago, Illinois, Great Dane has eleven manufacturing plants strategically located throughout the United States. Our company’s network of corporate-owned service centers and full-line independent dealers offers a broad range of distribution points for new and pre-owned trailers and aftermarket services across North and South America. Join our talent community here: talent.greatdane.com
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http://greatdane.com
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- Industry
- Truck Transportation
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1900
- Specialties
- Flatbeds, Reefers, Refrigerated and Platform Trailers, Dry Vans, Truck Bodies, and Manufacturing
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We began our partnership with H.A.DeHart & Son in 1952, and it’s still going strong today. In our latest dealer spotlight, H.A. DeHart President Joe Tompkins shares how a focus on quality, service, and long-term relationships has helped the company keep customers moving for more than 140 years. Watch the video and read the full story at the link in the comments. #FleetManager #DealerSpotlight
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Our new Freedom Ultra Flatbed recently visited Jim Hawk Truck Trailers Inc where the team got to check it out firsthand. Designed with a lightweight build and the strength to take on heavier loads, Freedom Ultra brings a new approach to the flatbed category, shaped by what we heard from our customers. Want to learn more about Ultra? Click the link in the comments.
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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week is here. This year, the focus is on brake drums and brake rotors, giving fleets a good reminder to take a closer look at these key components and make sure their equipment is ready for the road. Regular brake inspections can help catch issues before they become bigger problems and keep your fleet moving safely. Learn more about CVSA’s Brake Safety Week at the link in the comments. #BrakeSafetyWeek #CVSA #FleetMaintenance
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What matters most when choosing a flatbed: strength, weight savings, or a balance of both? The answer depends on your workload. Our latest blog takes a closer look at steel, aluminum, and combo flatbeds, with insights from Brad W., Director of Application Engineering, on how to match the right trailer to the job. See which option fits your operation at the link in the comments. #FlatbedTrailer #FleetManagement
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Meals on Wheels America helps seniors in their communities stay in their homes while providing something that means so much: a nutritious meal and a friendly connection each day. It was great to have Eduardo Navarro MBA representing Great Dane at the Meals on Wheels Expo and showcasing our refrigerated Johnson truck body. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect, and to the Meals on Wheels organizations and volunteers who make this work possible.
Great Dane is at the Meals on Wheels Expo with the Johnson Series 2x2! This truck is ready to work! Message me for more information. Thank you to all the members for all the work you do in our communities. Great turnout! https://lnkd.in/gHrdAva4
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Last week, we introduced Freedom Ultra. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what sets it apart. After listening to our customers, we designed Ultra with lightweight aluminum and the strength to handle heavy loads. Built to help fleets maximize payload and efficiency, Freedom Ultra delivers weight savings without compromising the durability you expect from Great Dane. Swipe through to explore what makes Freedom Ultra stand out. Click the link in the comments to read more. #FleetManagement #FlatbedTrailer #Aluminum
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Meet our next generation flatbed. Introducing Freedom Ultra, our all-new aluminum flatbed engineered to deliver more of what fleets need: less weight, more strength, and greater performance. Built lighter without compromising durability, Freedom Ultra helps maximize payload while delivering the toughness, safety, and long-term value customers expect from Great Dane. See what makes Freedom Ultra stand out. Watch it in action below. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/eRkvcrnv #GreatDane #FreedomUltra #Flatbed #Transportation #Trucking #Innovation #Manufacturing
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How is your fleet preparing for the hottest weeks of the year? Summer heat can put added stress on equipment, making reliability and preventative maintenance more important than ever. In this month's newsletter, we're covering practical ways to help fleets perform through demanding conditions. Check it out below, and be sure to subscribe. #FleetManager #Newsletter
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"The Alpine is a bull compared to the truck body we were renting." For more than 70 years, Big Boy Ice Cream has been delivering more than frozen treats. They've been delivering memories. When they needed a refrigerated truck body that could handle the summer heat without constant downtime, they found a solution built for the job. Read how our refrigerated Alpine truck body helped keep their legacy rolling, one delivery at a time.
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