That's just down right stupid. Obviously isn't a driver's company anymore. Must be some desk jockey that's an easy sell for vendors over in NC ordering trucks now.
Our trucks go through many different types of conditions during the day, leave the low clearance crap for the OTR carriers or team trucks. I know you see a test unit infront of you, but pretty positive the new trucks will not come with the additional bumper piece or someone will lose their job.
They started paying linehaul so much they needed to create a way for everyone to lose their measely safety bonus.