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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Sterling Trucks Debuts New Integrated Sleeper

The new Sterling NightShift™ maximizes productivity and driver retention with
the most abundant driver amenities in a mid-size sleeper

Sterling Truck Corporation today introduced the Sterling NightShift™ – its new integrated sleeper. Designed to maximize productivity and driver retention in regional haul applications, The NightShift features best-in-size storage of a mid-size, mid-roof sleeper, a stand-up walk-through configuration, ultimate comfort and a significant amount of natural light – together offering the most abundant driver amenities in a midsize sleeper.
Designed specifically for the less-thantruckload (LTL), distribution and leasing markets, the NightShift is ideal for drivers who travel multiple days per week and is available in a 60-inch mid-roof configuration for the Sterling® Set-back 113 and Set-Back 122 models.
Best-in-Size Sleeper Storage
The NightShift features a flexible storage configuration including the wrap-around sleeper storage and overhead console – making use of all available space to rest and work. The sleeper includes a space-maximizing overhead rear wall and forward center storage, side
storage cabinets and under bunk storage.
Driver Comfort
One of the key benefits in the NightShift is an 8-inch quilted deep sleep premium mattress—deeper than any other standard mattress on the market. Another comfort feature found in the NightShift is its significant headroom. With an 80-inch floor-to-ceiling height – enough for a 6’4" driver – and ample room between the seats, the driver can easily stand up and walk through the cab to the sleeper without crouching or
bending over. The NightShift also offers its Sterling clear view 36 x 10-inch back window, which improves visibility by providing drivers with a better back-up view and job site visibility. In addition, the combination of the back and side windows increases natural light which can reduce eye strain and driver fatigue – a common problem noted by drivers.
Sleek Interior
The NightShift’s dash and sleeper control panels feature a new, contemporary finish. A pull-out workspace that’s perfectly sized for a computer or log book is also available, as well as a 32 liter coolbox that can serve as a refrigerator or freezer – the only one in its class. Plus, drivers have extra room to install a television and microwave. Other interior amenities include a single bunk with tent-style restraints; an upper television cabinet with electrical outlets and connection capabilities; privacy curtains; and an over windshield console with CB connections.
Exterior Styling
The truck’s exterior features include a right-hand access door with a sliding window and a left hand window with a sliding section for ventilation. Also standard is a left-hand luggage door and rear work lights. Optional side fairings and roof fairing with trim tabs are available for highway applications where aerodynamics is critical.
Quiet Ride
The Sterling NightShift comes standard with Sterling’s noise control package, which delivers a significant noise reduction during peak torque engine RPMs. This noise package includes new door and engine cover seals; shift boot and steering boot material and construction; a new door weather seal for improved surface contact; front wall inter-panel sealing and front wall joints on the floor between the seats. "With the addition of the Nightshift to our family, we now offer the broadest product line in the Class 3-8 market. In addition, drivers and owners can rest
easy knowing that our sleeper is backed by more than 300 Sterling dealers in the United States and Canada," said Shearing.