QUESTION ON BERING TRUCKS

Johnscharf

Expert Expediter
I have been searching for something slightly bigger than a 1 ton van and came across a 2000 15' Bering Box truck. IS this a truck manufacturer that came and went? All I see is the yr 2000 trucks. Nothing older or newer. They look like a nice piece of equipment but I am concerned about parts and service. I would appriciate any
feed-back anyone might have.

Thankyou
 

rode2rouen

Expert Expediter
You are correct, they are no longer imported into the U.S. (I'm not sure if they are still produced). The Ford truck dealership I worked for bought nearly a dozen new cab and chassis Berings last year at "fire sale" prices, and they sold quickly.

The drivetrain components were not an issue, as all of the units were Cummins powered with Eaton (IIRC) transmissions and rear axles, with the appropriate manufacturers warranty.

Parts availability for the rest of the unit could be an issue, especially as time goes by.

Rex
 

Weave

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
Bering is no longer in business. The story went something like this: Berings were designed in the USA, and produced by Hyundai Motor Co. Daimler Chrysler owns a sizeable share of Hyundai, and of course Daimler Chrysler owns Freightliner. Bering's owner alleges D/C forced Hyundai to stop producing the trucks, and then used the Bering designs for Freightliner's line of medium duty cabovers. Bering was planning on building a new plant in VA to produce the trucks themselves, along with a lineup of the first totally new name, newly designed class 8 trucks in the USA since Kenworth. All of this fell apart with the loss of the Hyundai produced trucks and Bering folded.
I think the Bering cabovers had a little Detroit V8 in them, not the Cummins as mentioned. Most of the chassis components are common items. With the company being gone and the trucks no longer supported by anyone, special parts that are unique to the Bering trucks could be hard to come by. May be close out prices, but probably better to spend a little more for something that won't be sitting in the lot if something unique is needed for it. A truck that won't work won't make any money.
-Weave-
Correction- a couple Berings I see on e-bay have the Cummins ISB 5.9 as mentioned, a very common and reliable engine.
 

Glen Rice

Veteran Expediter
Bering Trucks are also used in spotting trailers as yard jockeys, there is some service parts available at several Freightliner, Mack, and even some wrecker service shops. They made nice wrecker chasiss and were never really an over the road piece. I would steer clear of this type of equipment. Just my opinion. Drive safe and be profitable!
 

Marty

Veteran Expediter
Parts availability over the road is a very important issue. Just ask any Sprinter owner.
 
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