Friday, September 05, 2014 1:43:16 PM
Sep 05, 2014 13:00:00 (ET)
-- Charter Communications, the fourth-largest cable operator in the United
States, ordered more than 800 low-roof, regular-wheelbase Ford Transit
vans to be used by technicians across its 29 state footprint
-- Charter selected the 2015 Transit due to its superior fuel economy and
cargo space
-- Charter is one of the first large fleets to order the new full-size
Transit van in the U.S.
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 05, 2014--
Technicians for the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, Charter Communications of Stamford, Connecticut, will soon drive brand-new 2015 Ford Transit vans. Charter recently ordered more than 800 low-roof, regular-wheelbase Transit vans for its technicians. These vehicles are used to transport equipment for installing and servicing Internet, TV and phone customer homes across 29 states.
Charter Communications, the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, ordered more than 800 low-roof, regular-wheelbase Ford Transit vans to be used by technicians across its 29-state footprint. It is one of the first large fleets to order the new full-size Transit vans in the U.S. (Photo: Business Wire)
"Charter Communications' choice of the low-roof-model Ford Transit allows its installers the ability to maneuver in tight parking spaces and garages, while offering almost 56 inches of cargo height with rear cargo doors that open up to 180 degrees for easy loading and unloading," said Kevin Koswick, director, Ford North American Fleet, Lease and Remarketing Operations.
Charter is one of the first large fleets to order the new full-size 2015 Transit van, which went on sale in June.
After an extensive review of available full-size vans, Charter selected Ford Transit due to its superior fuel economy and cargo space. Upfitting convenience was also a factor. The new Transit is built near Kansas City, Missouri, home to Charter equipment installer Auto Truck.
When the Charter team drove Transit at a March ride-and-drive event, the van's handling, tight turning radius and panoramic windshield view sealed the deal.
"Charter is excited to be adding the Ford 2015 Transit Van to our fleet, " said Kathy Carrington, SVP of Corporate Services at Charter. "The handling, safety features, cargo space and fuel efficiency were all contributing factors to our choice and our technicians will be well equipped to serve our customers with these trucks."
All-new Ford Transit offers 75 percent more volume
In the United States, Transit replaces America's best-selling van for 35 years, E-Series, first sold in 1961 as Ford Econoline. Transit was introduced in Europe in 1965, and has been the best-selling commercial van in the United Kingdom for 49 years. The vehicle is sold in 118 markets on six continents.
In some configurations, the 2015 Transit offers as much as 75 percent more cargo volume than the largest E-Series, helping customers save in fuel costs and time associated with having to make a second trip. Maximum payload increases more than 600 pounds across the lineup versus comparable E-Series vans.
The all-new Ford Transit was designed with improved handling, steering and ride qualities. A power rack-and-pinion steering setup provides exceptionally communicative steering feel to the driver. The front suspension consists of subframe-mounted MacPherson struts and a stabilizer bar for smoother, flatter cornering, combined with progressive-rate rear leaf springs and heavy-duty gas-charged dampers for well-controlled ride quality -- regardless of load status.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 186,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
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