NEWS
5/21/2024
Reconditioning Services Added to STI’s Lineup
Sioux Center, IA – – Service Trucks International, manufacturers of custom service truck bodies and telescoping cranes, has added reconditioning services to their lineup of offerings. Reconditioning includes a wide variety of options, including remounting a truck body on a new chassis, collision repair, repainting, replacing old or damaged components, and adding options such as a new compressor, welder, lube skid, or cabinet configuration.
“Service trucks are made to work hard and they sometimes take a beating on job sites. It’s just the nature of the business. Then there are cases when a used service truck is purchased and the new owner wants to fix it up and make it their own. We can do all of that, plus more,” said Walt Van Laren, president of Service Trucks International. Van Laren said reconditioning services will only be available for Service Trucks International trucks and Tiger Cranes.
To learn more about STI’s reconditioning services, navigate to “Support” on servicetrucks.com or call 800.225.8789 X106. Estimates can be provided, including repair estimates for insurance purposes.
4/26/2024
Customer Support Services Expanded
Sioux Center, IA – – Service Trucks International has announced recent changes have been made at the company. The service, parts, and warranty department has expanded to ensure fast and efficient support services for customers.
The expansion is a result of additional focus and resources devoted to STI and Tiger Cranes. “Excellent equipment and superior customer service are at the heart of a successful business. We’ve always had great service, which will only be better with the addition of personnel in our parts, warranty, and service areas. We are restructuring and improving every day,” said Walt Van Laren, president of Service Trucks International.
Customers will find additional options and information on the Support page of servicetrucks.com, including the ability to submit online service and parts requests.
Van Laren summarized by saying, “We are excited about our changes and look forward to announcing more in the near future.”
3/20/2024
Recent changes announced at Service Trucks International
Sioux Center, IA – – Sioux Automation Center, the parent company of Service Trucks International (STI) and Tiger Cranes, was recently sold resulting in STI becoming a stand-alone company with one focus – building service bodies and hydraulic/electric cranes.
“We are very excited to make this change in our company structure. It will allow us to devote all our time and resources on building and selling service bodies and cranes,” said Walt Van Laren, president of Service Trucks International. “The manufacturing space and resources previously dedicated to building Sioux Automation ag equipment is now utilized by STI.”
Service Trucks International was created as a division of Sioux Automation Center in 1985, while Tiger Cranes was formed in 1990. Since then, STI and Tiger Cranes have continued to grow every year and are now industry leaders.
STI is located in Sioux Center, IA.
3/13/2023
Tiger Cranes introduces four new telescopic service cranes
Sioux Center, IA – – Tiger Cranes has launched four new telescopic service cranes. The new models are designed to push the envelope of capacity, performance, and ease of use for the next generation of operators.
The new models feature a low profile boom head and upgraded anti-two-block design. The Tiger Crane models 6543 (6.5k – 30.5ft), 8652 (8.6k – 21ft), and 8653 (8.6k – 30.5ft) are designed around use on a Class 5 and 6 chassis to create a powerful but nimble platform for service. The 1593 (14.8k – 30.5ft) is built to pair with large class 7 and 8 chassis, maximizing the weight-to-capacity balance to increase unit payload and offers an optional full proportional control for simple multifunction control. Increased negative boom angle, with our standard boom-mounted winch makes it easy to store the load block before heading on to the next job.
Tiger Cranes are built on a history of innovation and reliability that carries forward into the new models:
- Wireless remote controls with an LCD screen and advanced diagnostics
- Dual joysticks with proportional trigger
- Auto II Speed (automatically reduces speeds under load while maintaining proportional control)
- Increased functionality from the remote for lighting, auxiliary functions, air compressors, and all-in-one tool operation (Miller Enpak, VanAir Air-N- Arc, VMAC 6-1 Multifunction)
- Watertight sealed turret with fixed rotation
- Industry leading 2yr/3yr warranty
“Our customers asked, and we listened. Increased crane capacity with larger working envelopes has become critical as new equipment designs are getting larger and heavier,” said Tim Henrich, STI’s National Sales Manager.
For more information, visit tigercranes.com
3/13/2023
Kats rejoins Service Trucks International sales team
Sioux Center, IA – – Service Trucks International (STI) and Tiger Cranes are pleased to announce that Cory Kats has rejoined the sales team as the Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest Region. Kats will manage STI and Tiger Cranes sales in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and portions of western Iowa and Missouri.
Kats worked at Service Trucks International from 2011 to 2022, starting out prepping chassis and inspecting units before joining the sales team in 2016. In 2022, he left Iowa to pursue a career opportunity in Florida. With Kats’ experience and knowledge, STI and Tiger Cranes are excited to have Kats back on the team working in the same region he previously worked.
Kats and his wife, Erica, have a 12-year-old son and make their home in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
If you have a question about STI trucks or Tiger Cranes, give Cory a call at 712-463-3033 or drop him a message at coryk@servicetrucks.com.
3/6/2023
Service Trucks International introduces new body lineup
Sioux Center, IA – – Service Trucks International (STI) has launched the next generation of Series I and Series II STI bodies. The new internal hinge is the signature element of the new era. The heavy-duty hinge is protected from the elements inside the body compartment. In conjunction with the door check, the new hinge design limits door travel and prevents damage in high wind environments. The hinges are designed to last the life of the body but are replaceable, if necessary. The doors are easily adjustable and replaceable as well. Both the Series I & II bodies are built around a completely redesigned jamb to maximize useable cabinet depth and improve door sealing.
The “plug and play” outrigger system on the Series I (2250) body is redesigned and rated to pair with the new 8.6k 8652 and 8653 Tiger Cranes. This new body is designed to accept multiple outrigger packages to best pair with any Tiger Crane from 5,000 to 8,600 pound capacity. The Series I body packages can easily be configured to full hydraulic or an idle friendly electric crane with a secondary power source, like an Enpak®.
The larger Series II models were given a completely new look, particularly the crane tower design, to have a larger door for easier access to the storage inside the sealed crane tower. The double layer cabinet top was retained in the Series II for rigidity in customer accessory mounting, but reduced the unit weight to maximize payload capacity.
Both the Series I and Series II bodies are protected by STI’s industry leading 2yr/3yr/5yr warranty.
The main goal of the new Series I 2250 body was to achieve increased compatibility with the newly released Tiger Crane models. “With the new class 6 chassis gross vehicle weight ratings, we saw an opportunity to provide our customers a crane body that will give them more range in crane model selection without sacrificing valuable payload,” said Tim Henrich, STI’s National Sales Manager.