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Workhorse Custom Chassis' FasTrack Program First to Produce Complete Urban Delivery Vehicles; Workhorse FasTrack Makes Step Vans Safe, Efficient and Easy to Own

18 September 2000

Workhorse Custom Chassis' FasTrack Program First to Produce Complete Urban Delivery Vehicles; Workhorse FasTrack Makes Step Vans Safe, Efficient and Easy to Own

    CHICAGO--Sept. 18, 2000--Workhorse Custom Chassis advances the delivery vehicle industry with the production of completely integrated vehicles - chassis and bodies - through its new Workhorse FasTrack program. Workhorse is the first company to bring together all elements of step van manufacturing, sales and support, and cut the typical shipping time of vehicles by 10 weeks.
    By developing base units in four easy-to-order models, Workhorse's FasTrack program has simplified the process of purchasing and owning a step van.
    "The step van is ideal for companies with drivers making inner-city deliveries or conducting work in the vehicle," said Andrew Taitz, Workhorse chairman and CEO. "With Workhorse FasTrack, we've kept the customer in mind, providing improvements such as online quote requests, one-stop vehicle service and four-week turnaround as opposed to the usual 14 weeks."

    The Workhorse FasTrack program offers the following:

	   --  Streamlined purchasing process - One order, one invoice and
        one warranty make buying and owning a step van a less
        complicated endeavor. Companies no longer face the hassle of
        ordering the chassis and bodies from separate manufacturers
        and dealing with the coordination of vehicle assembly and
        delivery.

	   --  One-stop service - Workhorse has aligned itself with more than
        400 dealers nationwide that both sell and service Workhorse
        products at one location.

	   --  Quick turnaround - Four weeks after receiving an order,
        Workhorse ships the finished product, beating the industry
        standard of 14 weeks.

	   --  Leasing opportunities - Paying upfront for one or more step
        vans often is unfeasible for small business owners. Workhorse
        makes it possible for these companies to purchase vehicles by
        offering a leasing option with 60-month terms.

	   --  Customization options - Although Workhorse FasTrack step vans
        come in basic models, they can be tailored to a customer's
        needs with air conditioning, partitions, passenger seats, rear
        doors, driver door and AM/FM stereo radio.

    The Workhorse FasTrack step van is a safe, efficient choice for companies using delivery vehicles and mobile workshops. The design of the Workhorse step van enables ease of entry and exit with full-height doors and front access to the cargo area. A low floor platform increases driver safety and efficiency while loading and unloading. Finally, with aluminum no-rust bodies, step vans last twice as long as other commercial vehicles such as cab chassis, cutaways, cargo vans and tilt cabs.
    Chicago-based Workhorse Custom Chassis is a national leader in the manufacture of commercial step van chassis, motor home chassis and integrated urban delivery vehicles. For more information, call 1-877 BY HORSE (1-877-294-6773) or visit Workhorse Custom Chassis online at www.workhorsecc.com.