Press Releases

CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (“Spartan”), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) which encompasses the Utilimaster® brand, will display its latest fleet vehicles at a pair of prominent national shows this week. The 20′ Walk-in Van and its industry-leading feature set will be showcased at the […]

Two Orders Totaling Nearly 900 Vehicles Placed to Meet the Need for Smaller, More Fuel-Efficient Last Mile Delivery Fleets CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Fleet Vehicles & Services (“Spartan” or “Spartan FVS”), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), announced today an expanded order from a leading American-based delivery services company […]

Partners with Prototype Award Participant to Upfit USPS Vehicles with Cargo Management Solutions CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) (“Spartan” or the “Company”), a global leader in specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly, today announced that its Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (FVS) business unit — which […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) (“Spartan” or the “Company”), a global leader in specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly, today announced that its Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (FVS) business unit — which encompasses the Utilimaster go-to-market brand—received an award from the United States Postal Service (USPS) […]

New walk-in van for electric utilities features fuel savings, noise reduction, and a smaller carbon footprint. WILLIAMSBURG, Va., June 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spartan Delivery and Service Vehicles (“Spartan”), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR) which encompasses the Utilimaster go-to-market brand, is showcasing an innovative walk-in van specifically designed for underground utility […]

As Utilimaster expands fleet vehicle and services provisions to some of the world’s largest brands, its Bristol, Indiana operation will hire over 100 team members in the coming months to meet increased demand BRISTOL, Ind., May 31, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With vehicle production backlog levels at all-time highs, Spartan Delivery and Service Vehicles (“Spartan”), […]

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Utilimaster, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAR), will demonstrate its industry-leading innovation at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 1-4, with four vehicles that showcase the company’s ability to satisfy a diverse range of applications, while keeping clients’ business objectives front and center. […]

INDIANAPOLIS, March 4, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Utilimaster Corporation (the “Company”), a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), is launching a new, highly fuel-efficient walk-in van called the VELOCITY. The VELOCITY provides lower total cost of ownership through lower initial cost, improved fuel economy, and a walk-through design that enhances driver productivity and safety. The […]

INDIANAPOLIS, March 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Long regarded for cost effective operations and engineering expertise, commercial vehicle manufacturer Utilimaster, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), was selected to establish and operate a Ram Commercial Upfit Center and Mopar Custom Shop in Saltillo, Mexico. The arrangement includes long-term agreements with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US […]

INDIANAPOLIS, March 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a move to minimize costs to customers who need a customized Ford Transit Van, specialty vehicle maker Utilimaster Corporation, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR), has established upfit operations on a ship-thru basis in Kansas City, Missouri. Utilimaster’s upfit center is an example of the company’s […]