Acela Truck Company transforms retired military LMTVs into the reliable, high-performance Monterra platform. Learn how our specialized process, extensive upgrades, and proprietary 50-inch high-water fording kit set the Monterra apart from the competition.
Flooding emergencies demand vehicles that can respond quickly and safely. Discover how Acela’s Monterra HWFRT redefines flood response with unmatched high-water fording capabilities.
Originally designed for the U.S. Army to use in active military zones, LMTVs were subject to significant wear and tear while in service. There was no standardized maintenance program for the LMTV, so each military unit had vastly different service schedules and plans for each truck. Every LMTV in the military also had a lifetime budget, or a set amount of dollars used for maintenance. Once that threshold was reached, the LMTVs were retired from active military service.
During an emergency, decisions need to be made quickly, and when lives are at stake the capability of your equipment is crucial. Many flood rescue trucks are not actually up to the challenge of fording more than a few inches of water safely or are limited by the number of passengers they can safely transport. In the realm of flood rescue operations, navigating high waters poses significant challenges, especially for fire departments relying on specialized trucks. Traditional methods of fording involve manual interventions, such as fitting plugs and risking damage to vital components. Moreover, deeper waters can spell disaster, infiltrating critical systems and leading to costly failures.
In areas where human development interfaces closely with wildland areas and flammable vegetation, effective response to wildland urban interface (WUI) fires demands specialized vehicles capable of navigating both on and off-road terrain. Based in Montana, we understand the critical role of WUI fire departments, and the essential tools required for rapid and safe deployment to fires.
Cab-over-engine (COE) trucks are globally the most common truck; however, they are noticeably absent from North America outside of a few specific categories: refuse, city transport & delivery, and fire apparatus. These applications share the need for agility, which is exactly what a cab over engine provides compared to the conventional counterpart that dominates North America’s roads.
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Acela’s Monterra chassis provides access and reliability. In the realm of heavy-duty vehicles, especially those navigating rugged terrains and challenging conditions, the Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) is to accessing rugged terrain.
New Acela Straya designed to bridge the gap between military and commercial applications
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Acela Truck Company and General Truck Body recently announced a strategic partnership to distribute Acela Monterra extreme-duty truck chassis.
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Bliss Mobil and Acela put fiercely meticulous engineering into extreme-duty expedition motorhome
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Acela Truck Company and Roughrider International recently announced a strategic partnership to provide Acela Monterra extreme-duty, high-mobility trucks to the Canadian market.
FULSHEAR, Texas — The Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department has taken delivery of the first of its two newly purchased purpose-built High Water/Flood Rescue Trucks from Acela Truck Company.
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Located in Belgrade, Montana, Acela Truck Company produces heavy duty quality trucks that provide accessibility to job sites that are virtually impossible to reach with other trucks currently on the market.
Trucks originally enlisted by the United States Army are finding new purpose on civilian jobsites throughout North America via the Acela Truck Company.
Each year, the Contractors’ Top 50 New Products — hosted by Equipment Today and ForConstructionPros.com — showcases the new equipment and products that construction equipment owners and end users identify as the most intriguing
Consider CTIS or all-wheel-drive axle technology for Class 7 and 8 trucks operated in extreme environments.
Acela Truck Co. buys retired tactical vehicles and “resets” them for civilian use; they are capable of conquering tough off-road terrain.
From Tactical to Practical - Acela "resets" former military trucks to like-new condition for difficult market applications.
Trucks with a history in some of the harshest war zones are a perfect fit for extreme work environments, such as oil, mining, and construction.
Acela Truck Builder Fills Niche For Severe Duty Trucks - Calgary recently hosted the Global Petroleum Show at Stampede Park, attracting thousands of spectators, professionals, delegates, and exhibitors from 110 countries. Calgary is widely considered to be the Canadian hub of expertise in the energy sector, and companies here proudly displayed their latest advancements in technology and equipment.
Acela Truck Company, a new extreme-duty commercial truck chassis manufacturer, will showcase its line of 4x4 and 6x6 chassis, utility, crane, and service trucks for the utility and construction markets at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Oct. 3-5, 2017.
Around the world, in nearly every continent outside of North America, there are multiple variants of extreme-duty commercial trucks that were originally designed as military vehicles.
Though Montana-based Acela unveiled it's Monterra lineup of extreme-duty cabover work trucks back in June, it wasn’t until last week’s ICUEE show in Louisville that these reset military trucks had made an official U.S. debut.
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