With locations across the United States offering the latest technologies and processes, Kloeckner serves the North American heavy trucks industry at the highest level of service.
Kloeckner is a leader in the steel and fuel system solutions that are driving the heavy trucks industry forward. With facilities located conveniently across the country, Kloeckner can produce large quantities of high-quality large bar and thick plate at the speed needed to meet deadlines. Manufacturing heavy-duty vehicles is about more than raw materials. It’s about minimizing operation costs without sacrificing quality to meet global demand. Kloeckner can be your partner in cost-effective operations, high-quality products, and just-in-time delivery.
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The industry is worth billions of dollars, with estimated revenue in 2021 of over $100 billion.
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They are made up of several metals including most commonly steel and aluminum.
Steel is used for various components such as the frame, cab, body, axles, and chassis due to its strength and durability. The most commonly used steel grades are:
Aluminum is used for several components such as the engine blocks, transmission cases, wheels, fuel tanks, and suspension components due to its light weight, durability and resistance to corrosion. The most commonly used aluminum alloys in heavy trucks are:
How large is the United States heavy truck industry?
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The industry is worth billions of dollars, with estimated revenue in 2021 of over $100 billion.
What metals go into heavy trucks?
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They are made up of several metals including most commonly steel and aluminum.
Steel is used for various components such as the frame, cab, body, axles, and chassis due to its strength and durability. The most commonly used steel grades are:
Aluminum is used for several components such as the engine blocks, transmission cases, wheels, fuel tanks, and suspension components due to its light weight, durability and resistance to corrosion. The most commonly used aluminum alloys in heavy trucks are:
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