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Vehicles
Fleming NationaLease customers need a variety of equipment. That's why
we offer vehicles from light trucks through Class 8. Truck classifications
are based upon the maximum laden weight recommended by the manufacturer
at which that truck should be operated (see
table below). A basic description of the types of trucks we
offers follows:
 Regional
Truck
- Diesel engine for reliability, power, lower fuel costs, reduced
maintenance and decreased emissions
- Cab designed for driver comfort, increased maneuverability and
shorter turning radius Large windshield and windows for better
visibility and safety
- Automatic transmission optional, power steering and tilt steering
wheel for easier driving
- Available in multiple body styles designed for your application,
including refrigerated units
- Hydraulic lift gate and a variety of devices available for assuring
cargo safety and security
- Air conditioned, AM/FM radio
Regional trucks (classes 3 to 6) have a gross vehicle weight (GVW)
of less than 26,000 lbs. but greater than 12,000 lbs. and do not
require a commercial driver’s license. Most regional trucks are
used for city pick-up and delivery. They are typically straight
trucks with a van or platform body.
 Medium
Truck
- Diesel engine for reliability, power, lower fuel costs, reduced
maintenance and decreased emissions
- Variety of options ranging from Non-CDL (25,500 pounds) up to
33,000 pounds available
- Power steering and optional automatic transmission for easier
driving
- Cabs designed with your driver in mind, including power steering,
air conditioning, AM/FM radio and other driver comforts
- Dock height for easy loading and unloading
- Hydraulic lift gate and a variety of devices available for assuring
cargo safety and security
- A variety of body sizes from 16 ft. through 24 ft. to accommodate
a range of load requirements
- Flatbeds and refrigerated versions also available
Medium trucks (Classes 6 and 7) have a GVW of less than 33,000
lbs. but greater than 25,500 lbs. Most medium trucks are used for
suburban pick-up and light load long haul.
 Heavy
Truck
- Available as single-axle day cab, tandem-axle day cab, and
sleeper versions
- Electronic diesel engines for fuel efficiency and reduction
of emissions
- Engine Control Units manage engine performance and collect vehicle
data, including accurate fuel usage
- A variety of horsepower available to meet your particular demands
- Cabs designed with your driver in mind, including power steering,
air conditioning, AM/FM radio and other driver comforts
- A variety of sleeper sizes and features are available
Heavy trucks (Class 8) have a GVW exceeding 33,000 pounds. Main
applications are highway tractors, off-highway tractors and special
purpose vehicles, such as cement mixers, fire trucks, garbage trucks,
snowplows, tank trucks.
As always, Fleming NationaLease ensures that our trucks
are
specified to meet your unique business needs!
| Government Weight
Classification |
Class |
Gross Vehicle Weight
(lbs) |
| Light |
1 |
6,000 or less |
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2 |
6,001 - 10,000 |
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3 |
10,001 - 14,000 |
| Medium |
4 |
14,001 - 16,000 |
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5 |
16,001 - 19,500 |
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6 |
19,501 - 26,000 |
| Heavy |
7 |
26,001 - 33,000 |
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8 |
greater than 33,000 |
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