Archive for June 2013
OSHA Postpones Crane Operator Certification Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to extend the compliance date for its crane operator certification requirement to November 10, 2017 in order to revisit the record on operator certification. The additional three years would, OSHA says, provide time to partially re-open the crane rule to address industry concerns over the…
Read MoreReducing Fuel Consumption with VMAC’s UNDERHOOD70-G Compressors
VMAC’s Underhood line of compressors have always been an excellent solution to providing air while saving cargo space and eliminating the need to tow a trailer. Their new G-Series line of compressors are taking it a step further, allowing you the convenience of an underhood compressor while shutting off your truck when not in use.…
Read MoreCamper Body, Circa 1965
Douglass Truck Bodies has been specializing in Custom Camper bodies for over 50 years. Shown here is one of our original custom Camper Bodies, built as a company demo in the early 1960’s on a fourth generation Ford F-250.
Read MoreLow Profile Surveyor’s Body
When Nathan with Lonnie A. Cross Land Leveling & Surveying came to us, he needed a truck body that could be flexible for all his different needs. “I use it for surveying, repairs, errands, inspections… pretty much everything,” said Nathan. This 8’ Low Profile Douglass Service body was built to fit his needs, finished off…
Read MoreCrane Body with Air & Arc 250 All-in-One Welder/Compressor/Generator
Featured at the 2013 World Ag Expo, this custom Douglass Crane Body includes and a Vanair Air & Arc 250 all-in-one welder/compressor/generator unit and a 3203PRX with the NexStar fully-proportional wireless control system. One is currently available in Bakersfield, mounted on a Dodge 5500. The crane body was built 11′ long with a rear work…
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