Stoops Freightliner’s Pinnacle Bus Receives Great Customer Response at BusCon Convention

Chicago, IL, October 22, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Stoops Freightliner recently featured its Pinnacle Bus at the 2009 BucCon Convention on Chicago’s famous Navy Pier. The Pinnacles will immediately support making public transportation comfortable while helping municipal fleets become more efficient. In addition to numerous passenger comforts and driver conveniences, the Pinnacle is an energy efficient vehicle with less greenhouse gas emissions than that of competitive offerings.

"If booth traffic and customer enthusiasm are any indicator of the future success of this product, this new offering will be a solid success for Stoops" explains Mark Fritcha, Corporate Sales Manager, Medium Duty Vehicles. "The opportunity to provide a commercial vehicle solution to the market is a triple win that benefits our customers, bus riders and of course the environment.”

Residents will breathe easier as a result of the dramatic CO2 reductions the Pinnacle will offer. When compared to similar equipment, the carbon footprint of the Pinnacle is 40% smaller and the fuel consumption is reduced by 35%, positively impacting the customer’s bottom line. The Pinnacle Bus also features an extra wide entrance door and passenger assist rail to support ADA compliance.

Stoops Freightliner is one of the largest dealers in North America with six locations in both Indiana and Ohio. Stoops offers a complete line of Freightliner, Sprinter, Sterling and Western Star products in addition to selling new and used trailers. Its portfolio of products and services includes truck and trailer sales, parts and service and collision repair. More information on Stoops Freightliner’s products and services is available at www.stoops.com.

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