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PARTS & SERVICE ............................................ 6 The latest in parts

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BY SEAN KILCARR

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Dealing with crisis

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It’s been a tough stretch for anyone in the trucking industry these last few years. Kyle Treadway, president of Kenworth Sales Co. in Salt Lake City, UT, who also serves as chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), took note of the state of affairs at ATD’s recent convention. “[We’re] challenged by a host of serious issues, none more important than the devalued used-truck market,” Treadway said at this year’s conference. “Commercial lenders Trucking has seen its have been reluctant to put marginal customers out of business for fear share of hard times, of being saddled with more reposused trucks.” but always survives. sessed Treadway also noted that lack of available credit looms large, leaving dealers with access to fewer lenders—lenders that are also fighting for survival. Treadway pointed out only 123 dealerships, or about 4%, of the national network were forced to close in 2009 despite a 50% drop in medium- and heavy-duty truck sales since 2006.

Still, many hardships face truckers, he said, noting that more than 4,000 fleets are in bankruptcy. Yet he reminded me in a conversation earlier this year that tough times are not something new to trucking.

Overcoming tough times is something innate to veteran truckers and dealers alike. Kyle himself represents the third generation of his family to run three dealership groups in seven Western states. “This is a cyclical industry and always has been,” he told me. “Now, the current valley may be the deepest we’ve ever experienced, but nevertheless, it’s another cycle all the same. We’ve been here before.” AT

Sean Kilcarr Editor sean.kilcarr@penton.com Tim Brady Business Editor tbrady@writeuptheroad.com Brian Straight Managing Editor brian.straight@penton.com Dan Zeis Senior Art Director dan.zeis@penton.com Joshua Bourland Assistant Art Director josh@trucker.com

Contributing Editors David Cullen david.cullen@penton.com Mary Davis mary.davis@penton.com Wendy Leavitt wendy.leavitt@penton.com Kevin Rohlwing kevinrohlwing@comcast.net Bruce Sauer bruce.sauer@penton.com Rick Weber rick.weber@penton.com Charles Wilson charles.wilson@penton.com

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Saving the life of a tractor

The final answer

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he extensive rebuilding of highway tractors to extend their useful life is once again in the news— for the first time in some 30 years. Just as the last time the practice gained attention, it’s the state of over-the-road trucking that’s driving the action.

Back then it was the double-whammy of the 1980-81 recession and trucking deregulation, signed into law in 1980, that led many traditional LTL carriers to overhaul their tractors. In some cases, the overhaul went as far as completely rebuilding linehaul tractors—everything from the engine to the cab.

Now, many long-haul carriers are fighting to get through today’s freight slump while at the same time seeking to avoid buying new trucks that are much more expensive—thanks to EPA 2010 emissions rules—for as long as possible.

Navistar’s “ReStar” program aims to take a late-model, low-mileage truck from a customer and then refurbish it thoroughly enough that the fleet can get more use out of it, presumably without driving up maintenance costs. At the same time, the fleet can avoid selling the vehicle at today’s depressed used-truck values.

CREATING OPTIONS “We understand in this tough economic time that buying a new truck often is not an option,” said Jim Hebe, Navistar’s senior vp-North American operations. He noted

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Navistar’s ReStar program can cut two years off the life of a tractor. that by Navistar’s calculations, the base cost of a new truck due to emissions regulations has jumped by $27,000 since 2002. “We are offering ReStar so fleets can extend the life of an International or any other OEM truck model.”

Hebe said the ReStar process makes sense for fleets whose vehicles don’t require major overhauls. Focus is on upgrading electrical components, HVAC systems, clutches, drivelines and brakes. Avoiding an engine rebuild, Hebe said, means fleets commit to between $5,000 and $20,000 at most to take a typical three-year-old truck and, in effect, reset its lifespan clock back two years.

Navistar’s ReStar specialists as well as fleet owners carefully pick the trucks for refurbishment to stay within those cost parameters, he pointed out.

“The return for the fleet is a likenew vehicle that avoids the 12% excise tax on a new truck and also keeps depreciation around 10 to 13 cents a mile,” Hebe added.

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n order to operate any company profitably, managers must know their costs. It is no different when it comes to a trucking operation. A carrier must know what its per-day fixed costs on each piece of equipment and its specific operational and fuel per mile costs are in order to ensure success.

First, you must know your costs; second, exercise control over those costs; third, understand the dynamics of the lanes in which your trucks run and become the expert on those lanes for your customers; and fourth, know the supply and demand of loads to available trucks in those lanes.

Once you have all of this information, you can develop a hauling rate range so you can pick and choose the best paying loads for your operation.

Keep in mind that any carrier who runs on a static per-mile freight rate will eventually fail. The only way a trucker can give a shipper a per-mile rate is if time and the total odometer distance on a specific load is factored into the equation. Also consider the actual length of time to complete the load, from pickup to delivery.

Hauling rate per mile is the final answer, not the point where you begin.

Tim Brady’s “Trucking Insights” column appears monthly, offering helpful tips on how you can successfully navigate your business in today’s economy.

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pair of new alumihubs) weighs 33 lbs. Both num trailer disc are rated for a 25,000-lb. wheel hubs, each axle and are designed to weighing up to fit most popular trailer 3 lbs. less than axles. competitive When combined on aluminum a trailer with a Webb hubs, have Vortex lightweight been released gray iron drum, the asby Webb Wheel sembly can save vehicle Products. operators 28 lbs. per Part number axle end, or 112 lbs.

4023 (for TN ax- The disc wheel hubs weigh 3 lbs. less per trailer, as comles) weighs just than aluminum hubs. pared to standard 31 lbs. complete hub and drum conwith studs and bearing cups, while figurations, Webb said. part number 4343 (for TP axle www.webbwheel.com

New automation for Dossier software

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rsenault Associates has updated its Dossier software with new analysis and automation tools. Version 5.1 of the fleet maintenance management solution includes new warranty configuration options with reminders to file with OEM and parts suppliers. New exception reports allow users to review their fleet and locate units running above or below expectations in any number of categories, including fuel efficiency.

Enhancements include the ability to effectively manage time spent on actual jobs by technicians; and the opportunity to track parts usage and cost data related to parts through a NAPA parts store. www.arsenault.biz

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Cool power

Decisiv unveils service platform

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ometic Group has added a low-power bunk cooler to its line of battery-powered auxiliary air conditioning products.

The SP-900 is powered by a 12volt Danfoss compressor, producing a capacity of 3,100 Btu/hr. to cool the cab. It is a split system consisting of a condensing unit that mounts on the rear of the cab and an evaporator that mounts above the bunk or seat. The units are connected by precharged refrigerant line sets.

Airflow is controlled by four separate air vents that can be adjusted.

A digital thermostat and keypad allow for driver control. The Dometic system runs on power taken directly from the battery bank, so it doesn’t require an inverter. A low-voltage sensor and automatic shut-off circuit ensure the system will not deplete the truck’s batteries.

Dometic also has released a superslim refrigerator/freezer and a supersized refrigerator for commercial utility vans.

The CDF-11 super-slim refrigerator/freezer unit is “one of the smallest compressor-powered combination units ever to appear on the market,” said Lou Siegel, senior vp of Dometic’s trucking business unit.

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The SP-900 provides cooling without running the cab’s engine. in. high, the unit weighs 19 lbs. and provides 0.4 cu. ft. of storage space.

An adjustable digital thermostat can be set for cooling or freezing with a temperature range of 0 to 50 deg. F. It runs on a 12-volt power supply and draws about 3.75 amps.

The super-sized refrigerator boasts a full 29 cu. ft. of interior capacity, measuring 43 in. wide, 55 in. deep and 39 in. high. It is designed to slide into the rear of commercial utility vans, or can be mounted on the bed of a pickup.

The refrigerator can run up to eight hours on its built-in battery without being connected to a power supply. It runs on 12-volt DC or 115-volt AC power and includes a 12-volt compressor. www.dometic.com

o open up the lines of communication while providing fleet managers with a more effective management program for service information, Decisiv has released ManagedCare for Fleets.

According to the company, the new web-based program is built on its Service Management Platform and can connect fleet managers with service managers and create an electronic folder of all service information. The result is the ability to make faster, more informed decisions on service operations while maintaining a complete vehicle service history.

“With ManagedCare for Fleets, customers and service locations share information, effectively communicate and receive status alerts throughout a service event, all within a single web portal,” said Dick Hyatt, president of Decisiv. “The result is the ability to save hours per service event by eliminating phone calls, voice messages and lost faxes. The open, flexible nature of the Decisiv Service Management Platform provides solutions for fleets of all types and sizes, as well as truck and component manufacturers.”

ManagedCare includes FleetBasic, FleetPlus and FleetPremium versions.

The open platform integrates fully with both in-house and third-party fleet maintenance management systems. www.decisiv.com

Redesigned dump trailer adds capacity

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he popular Macsimizer, the halfround aluminum end dump trailer from Mac Trailers, has been redesigned to increase capacity and improve stability.

The trailer’s payload has increased to 60 cu. yd. and the side heights to 74 in. to make a “hi-cube” trailer that

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design also maintains the benefits of a quick and even load release common with the half-round design.

A lower center of gravity through a structurally redesigned front end increases stability. The trailer has a tare weight of less than 10,000 lbs. www.mactrailer.com

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Trail King unveils modular trailer

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railer maker Trail King has unveiled a new modular hydraulic transport trailer (MHTS), a six-line, 375,000-lb.-capacity, off-road transport system.

The trailer’s air system is one of its unique features. The system includes drain fittings on each tank and an air dryer. The tanks are easily accessible, promoting easy maintenance access. The stirrups and side plate design are engineered to be compatible for use with existing brands of line trailers.

Also, the steering arms of the MHTS are positioned over “dished” cross members so that they are more easily accessible for repositioning or replacement. The steering arm mounting bosses are raised, not recessed, to help prevent a buildup of dirt and grime.

A 20-hp., water-cooled diesel self-contained unit powers the hydraulic systems, which includes steel hydraulic lines throughout.

The trailer has a 375,000-lb. capacity.

The externally mounted hydraulic reservoir allows up to 20 lines.

There is a self-locating tow bar with special notches in the tow bar plate that align with the tops of the stirrups for perfect alignment. It is locked in place with an air-activated locking system.

Other features and standard equipment include a 55 deg. maximum steering angle; a hydraulic stirrup pin for easy connect/disconnect to other lines; clearance lights; and brackets for strobe lights, flags, and wide load signs. www.trailking.com

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nap-on says its new portable workstation offers technicians the strength of a stationary workstation in the portability of a shop cart.

The workstation includes a large 38x26-in. stainless steel work surface, which holds over 1,000 lbs, and has raised edges to keep objects on the top surface. It also includes two 30¼x24-in. drawers, one 6 in. deep and one 4 in.

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“Snap-on’s workstation is a must-have if you want to improve your productivity in the heavy-duty workplace,” said Jay Serpe, product manager. “The biggest challenges of heavy-duty repair work are actually getting the tools to the job and then having a strong work surface to stage heavyduty components.” www.snapon.com

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new lithium-ion battery option will increase running time for the Nite no-idle cab climate control system by 16% while decreasing the weight of the battery pack by 60%, according to manufacturer Bergstrom Inc. The Li-ion batteries will last four times longer than standard acid glass mat batteries with an overall life of six to eight years and are able to recharge at a faster rate.

Bergstrom also introduced a highcapacity version of its battery-powered no-idle cab cooling system for fleets operating in extremely hot climates. The Nite Phoenix has the highest and longest cooling capacity of any battery-powered no-idle system on the market, according to Bergstrom. www.nitesystem.com

First of a generation

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ith a deeper tread than the model it replaces and advanced construction features, the DL07 represents the first model in Hankook Tire’s next generation of heavy-truck tires.

A linehaul drive tire with aggressive block tread pattern, the DL07 has a tread depth of 31/32 in. for long original wear, as well as an advanced carcass design for even wear, reduced heat buildup, and maximum mileage to removal.

Other features include a high-grip notch shoulder design to prevent irregular heel-and-toe wear, and wider, flat shoulder ribs to improve tread life. The tire also moves Hankook to industry standardized carcass dimensions to improve retreadability and decrease overall ownership costs. It is currently available in a 285/75R24.5 size, with 11R22.5, 11R24.5 and 295/75R22.5 sizes coming in the third quarter. www.hankooktireusa.com

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echnicians working in heavy-duty repair shops will find their jobs easier with the new 27.5-ton underaxle jack from OTC, an SPX Brand.

The air-powered jack is designed for maximum ease with many ergonomic features, OTC said. The jack includes a 48¾-in. handle that locks in any of three positions from vertical to horizontal, making it easy to position under vehicles, including trucks with set-back axles. There is even a stow-away position for storage.

With its 27.5-ton capacity, it will

easily lift loaded trailers, buses and other Class 7 and 8 vehicles. It also features a sealed piston that reduces the chance of hydraulic fluid contamination.

Easy-to-use features include a single control switch, a self-retracting ram, four adjustable handle lever positions, an The jack can lift air-driven cylin- up to 27.5 tons.

der, and a reduced width.

The jack operates on standard shop air, ranging from 90 to 175 psi.

It comes complete with an adapter and 4⅞-in. screw-extended length, and both the adapter and the primary saddle have individual storage positions that have been incorporated into the main body of the jack, OTC said.

The jack has a maximum height of more than 21 in. when used with the adapter and screw fully extended. www.otctools.com

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Axle maker enters U.S. market

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rax Mechanical Systems, a new undercarriage systems manufacturer that aims to be a major North American supplier of heavy-duty components, has entered the market with a line of trailer axles and landing gear.

With its executive and engineering teams based in Louisville, KY, the privately held company is currently directing construction of a major manufacturing facility with 12 plants in Taishan, China. The facilities will eventually produce drive axles, air suspensions, steer axles and other undercarriage products designed specifically for the North American market, said Jim Sharkey, vp-business development. The company also acquired brake operations from Carlisle last year, and produces rebuilt brake shoes in Louisville.

The new Traxium trailer axles feature a seamless beam tube for light weight and strength, and come standard with premium extended-service brake shoes. Backed by a 5-yr. parts warranty, the new trailer axles will be available for a variety of applica-

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Trax will offer trailer axles for a wide variety of applications.

tions, including non-standard ones, according to Trax.

The Traxium Pro50 landing gear weighs only 187 lbs. but has a 50,000lb. capacity and exceeds industry standards, according to the new company. Offered with a variety of shoe configurations, handles and mounts, it comes standard with forged steel gears, extended maintenance grease containment systems, and corrosionprotection coating.

Designed by Trax, the Taishan facility is being built by Fuwa Heavy Industries, China’s largest maker of heavy-duty truck components. Trax will be responsible for the design, engineering, specs, development, manufacturing, sales, marketing and support of products for the North American commercial vehicle market. www.trax-mech.com

Filter line adds products

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wenty new part numbers have been added to Purolator Filters’ heavy-duty filtration lineup, covering a variety of products for trucks and buses of most major makes and models. Among the new products are engine air and oil filters, power steering filters, fuel/water separator filters, and cabin air filters.

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All application listings for filters, including the new part numbers, are available in the company’s catalog. There is also cross-reference data available online to help find the correct filter based on a competitor’s part number. www.pureoil.com

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ransportation Safety Technologies (TST) has introduced its Idle Guard 200, which it calls a “solid-state, reliable timer that automatically prevents unnecessary engine idling in fleet and delivery vehicles.” The device, usable with diesel or gas engines and manual or automatic transmissions, is “triggered” either by a positive or negative signal from the parking brake on a manual transmission or the park/neutral switch on an automatic transmission.

The Idle Guard 200 is offered in three models that provide engine shutoff after 3, 5 or 15 min. of idling either via fuel shutoff for a diesel, or by turning the ignition off for a gas engine. www.tst-corp.com

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wo new scorecards have been added to Vigillo’s CSA 2010 product offering. The Inspection Root Cause and Map scorecards provide additional reporting layers to help customers make more informed decisions when it comes to CSA 2010 data, said Vigillo.

The Inspection Root Cause scorecard is used to identify drivers whose behavior leads to unnecessary inspections.

Many of the violations associated with CSA 2010 are attributable to driver controllable behavior, the company said.

The Map scorecard puts all seven Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (unsafe driving, fatigued driving, driver fitness, controlled substance, vehicle maintenance, improper loading and crash indicator) into a single color-coded map by state. www.vigillo.com

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he HDL2 DL Eco Plus mileage with a full inch deep lug drive tire from of tread depth. A closed Continental Tire isn’t even shoulder tread design alon store shelves yet, but it lows for traction on both has been verified by the EPA’s wet and dry road condiSmartWay program for low tions and resists irregular rolling resistance. wear.

The HDL2 DL Eco Plus EPA is expected to joins the HSL2 (steer), HDL The HDL2 DL change its standards when Eco Plus (drive), HTL Eco Eco Plus it comes to tire verification, Plus (trailer) and HTL1 (trailContinental said. Previer) on the SmartWay tire list from ously, tires could be verified indithe company. SmartWay verification vidually or as a combined package indicates the tire provides a reduc- of steer, drive and trailer axle tires. tion in NOx emissions.

The packaged verification will no The HDL2 DL Eco Plus goes on longer be allowed later this year, the sale this month in a 275/80R22.5 company said. size. It is designed for long original www.conti-online.com

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Ryder websites now multilingual

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yder System has debuted multilingual used-vehicle websites as well as online inventory search tools. One site allows visitors to search in either English or Spanish (www.usedtrucks. ryder.com); and a Canadian site provides the information in English or French (www.ryderusedtrucks.ca).

Visitors can choose their language before beginning their search of over 6,000 used trucks, tractors and trailers.

Search options include by region, country, or internationally as well as by vehicle class, make, model, year, location, engine make and price. Each listing offers detailed information, including vehicle manufacturer, features, and specs.

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Lighter weight, more capacity

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ast Manufacturing is getting set to start production on a new Genesis trailer.

The trailer combines the advantages of a square-box dump trailer with the advantages of a half-round.

The concept brings together the lighter tare weight consistent with a half-round while maintaining the handling and stable dumping characteristics of a square box.

The benefits of this “hybrid” design, East engineers said, include a total weight in the 9,500- to 10,000lb. range, depending on options; two-plus additional yards of capacity than a traditional half-round trailer; a center of gravity 7 in. lower

The trailer weighs less than 10,000 lbs. than a traditional half-round that increases cornering and stability; and a stronger, more rigid body to improve stability and resistance to body twisting.

The trailer will be road-tested and a name will be chosen shortly. East expects to begin taking orders by midsummer. www.eastmfg.com

X One XDA Energy released

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ichelin Americas Truck Tires has released the new X One XDA Energy tire.

According to the company, it is its most fuel-efficient drive tire. Michelin said it scored 7% better fuel efficiency than its top competitors’ most fuelefficient tires in an independent 3,000-mi., on-highway test.

The tire replaces the current Michelin X One XDA. Innovative belt designs and advanced technology compounds are just two of the factors contributing to its fuel efficiency. More than a quarter-mile of steel

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cord (dubbed the “Infini-Coil Technology) is wrapped circumferentially around the crown of every X One tire to help reduce irregular wear by reducing casing growth and stabilizing the contact patch.

Matrix siping technology also helps to provide exceptional traction on both dry and slippery surfaces.

The new tire is available now in size 445/50R22.5. A 455/55R22.5 size will also be available by January 2011. www.michelintruck.com

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new portfolio of heavy-duty truck components intended to increase productivity and improve fuel economy is being introduced by ArvinMeritor under the MPG Series name.

Focused on linehaul applications, the first components in the series include the Meritor Tire Inflation System, SteelLite X30 brake drums, Q Plus 250 Cam Brakes, RideSentry MPA 39/40 Series trailer suspension, and Meritor Wabco OnGuard collision safety system.

The component manufacturer says there are plans to add new products to the efficiency series in the future. www.mpgseries.com

Freight matching app for iPhone

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reight-matching service provider Getloaded.com has launched iGetloaded, an Apple iPhone and iPod touchscreen application. The company said iGetloaded “allows members to move billions of tons of freight from the convenience of a touchscreen mobile handheld device, minimizing the need to be tethered to a desktop computer.”

The firm said industry analysts found that more than 60% of handsets shipped in 2009 were equipped with mobile browsing technology and expect this number to grow to 80% by 2013.

Getloaded.com specifically found that, on average, more than 40% of its mobile customers were iPhone users and more than 20% of visits to the company’s mobile site were from iPhones. Further, analysts project that touchscreen devices like the iPhone will account for more than 58% of mobile users by 2013. www.getloaded.com

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uilding on the success of its 7-in. round LED headlamps, TruckLite has released new LED auxiliary work and spot lamps. The 7-in. round lights provide high-output beam patterns as well as the extended life and energy efficiency of light-emitting diode technology, the company said.

Available in 12- and 24-volt versions, the ten-diode lights offer crisper and whiter light output than incandescent alternatives, said Truck-Lite.

The spot lamp generates a long, narrow light pattern through 45,000

The LED lights are said to offer crisper light output than incandescents. peak candlepower. The work lamp, generating peak candlepower of 3,000, creates a rectangular pattern suitable for general use.

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ets and hardware are included, and both lamps can be installed using an integrated mounting bracket for modified housings. The lamps are composed of epoxy encapsulated electronics that are resistant to shock and vibration.

“Recognizing the potential in our white lighting technology, these lamps now offer the general and long-distance illumination that many of the current products out there on the market fall short of providing for the end-user,” said John Howells, vpsales. www.truck-lite.com

NAP-free coolant

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n environmentally friendly coolant from Cummins Filtration offers a nitrite, amine and phosphate free (NAP-free) formulation. The Fleetguard ES Compleat OAT (organic acid technology) coolant contains no borate or silicate.

According to the company, tests showed the new formula provides the anti-freeze, anti-boil, heat transfer and corrosion protection required of a heavy-duty antifreeze/coolant, and meets ASTM and the performance specifications of most major OEMs. The coolant offers extended service intervals of 150,000 mi. and freeze protection down to -34 deg. F. It is compatible with gaskets, elastomers and other nonmetallics in the engine. www.fleetguard.com

Online drivetrain, hybrid training

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raining for preventive maintenance, service and diagnostics for commercial vehicle drivetrain and hybrid systems can now be accessed online through the Roadranger Academy, which is the support arm of Dana Holding Corp. and Eaton Corp.’s Roadranger marketing alliance. The training is available individually or through an annual subscription that offers unlimited access. www.roadranger.com

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Tandem-drive axle builds on history

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r vinMeritor Inc. called its new Meritor 14X tandem-drive axle an “advanced evolutionary axle system built on the legacy of the RT145,” and said it was “created to maximize performance and ensure efficiency for North Production of the 14X will begin this month.

American truck operators.” and heavy service.

“The 14X brings the rich Other features include optional heritage of its predecessor with a ‘tried-and-true’ design that will DualTrac track housing to allow use stand the test of time,” said Joe Plo- of wide-base tires with the equivamin, vp–truck. “It’s an evolution of lent bearing life of axles equipped one of the most successful tandem with dual tires, and a newly dedrive axles in the commercial truck signed axle breather to prevent conindustry.” taminants from entering the carrier The new axle boasts several design while keeping the lube in place. enhancements yet continues to be Based on numerous tests and the lightest axle in its class, Plomin benchmarking procedures, the new said, adding the three key benefits of breather outperforms competitors in the 14X are: its ability to allow axles vital breathX More robust inter-axle differening capacity while keeping contamitial. The inter-axle differential is now nants out, the company said.

20% larger and can accommodate “The Meritor brand stands for the increased nominal torque, up strength and dependability which to 2,050 lbs.-ft., found in certain ap- transcends to the company’s complications using today’s high-torque mercial vehicle axles and brakes, rise diesel engines. products that carry some of the X Most complete range of ratios. toughest loads imaginable on roadThe 14X offers the fastest ratio in the ways all across North America,” said industry, 2.47:1 and all the way up to Plomin.

7.17:1. The extensive range ensures The X14 can be outfitted with coverage for nearly every application Meritor foundation drum brakes and specific engine manufacturers’ or Meritor air discs depending on recommendations. buyer preference. Plomin noted the X A 5-yr./750,000-mi. warranty 14X is the “signature” member of the for linehaul service vehicles. The company’s new MPG Series, a group warranty would cover 2 yr./un- of products he said are optimized for limited mileage with parts and improved total lifecycle costs. labor coverage for general service www.arvinmeritor.com

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dditional detail on a larger screen, additional truck-specific tools, and enhanced features are some of the advantages of the new IntelliRoute TND 700 GPS device from Rand McNally.

The product’s 7-in., high-definition screen allows for better readability and usability. Features include U.S. and Canada maps, Trucker Business Tools, access to updates and upgrades via the TND Dock, and searchable truckstop information from the Trucker’s Friend National Truck Stop Directory. An oversized stylus is also included.

Enhancements to current features include access to points of interest such as truckstops, rest areas and retail locations, and advance notification for Norpass and Prepass availability at weigh stations. Border crossings can be preset to prohibit routing across country borders.

“The 700 series unit includes over 363,000 data updates derived from users of the IntelliRoute TND 500 Tell Rand feedback feature as well as proprietary research from Rand McNally,” said Danny Sack, senior product manager.

“Overall, IntelliRoute TND devices provide 35% more truck routing information than other GPS units. Accurate, truck-specific road data and restrictions help avoid accidents and substantial fines, improve asset utilization and arrival times, and keep insurance costs down for drivers,” he continued. www.randmcnally.com

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elematics provider Teletrac has unveiled a specialized solution suite designed for small and midsize fleets.

Teletrac 20/20 takes vehicle location and GPS vehicle tracking to a new level, the company said, of- With both 3D and 2D mapping, dispatchers get a clear fering fleet efficien- view of the road ahead. cies, improved fuel savings, on-time performance, and vant data on top of views taken from driver and dispatcher productivity. satellite sensors, aerial cameras, Teletrac 20/20 utilizes some of street-side imagery, 3D city models the most advanced technologies and terrain to provide vivid images, available, the company said, includ- Teletrac said. ing Microsoft’s Silverlight and Bing With the ability to easily overlay Maps for enhanced visualization and standard or custom data points, disanimation, interactive mapping and patchers are able to more readily asvideo playback. Other benefits of the sign and track vehicles and routes. system are said to be reduced driver An at-a-glance dashboard can drill overtime and unauthorized vehicle down customized information and use, reduced back-office paperwork, offers 15 different reports for viewing improved preventive maintenance, via a web browser. Up to four reports and even lower insurance premiums. can be generated, scheduled and deAdvanced satellite mapping with livered via email—daily, weekly or conventional roadmaps in 2D and monthly— according to each recipi3D views, including live traffic, give ent’s needs and preferences. dispatchers realistic and detailed “With the release of Teletrac 20/20, maps on which to base operational companies with small to midsize decisions. Automatically identifying fleets needing to focus on tracking nearest vehicle based on actual ve- mobile assets, now have access to a hicle speed, actual distance and esti- solution offering a comprehensive mated arrival time provides the most feature set aimed specifically at their accurate information for enhancing operations and business requirethe customers’ service experience. ments,” said Tony Eales, CEO. “FurMultiple and detailed vehicle reports ther...Teletrac 20/20 uniquely offers help monitor driver performance and the most advanced big fleet technolprovide decision support for more ef- ogy in an affordable, easy-to-use soficient regulatory compliance. lution for small to midsize fleets.”

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Air hose assembly cuts repair time

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hillips Industries’ 3 n’ 1 electrical and air hose assembly with quick connect plug (QCP) can cut field repairs of electrical cables to just seconds.

Using the QCP cartridge, a technician can quickly and easily swap out a damaged electrical cable. The top reason for electrical cord failures is pin push-out in the plug end, Phillips said. Unwrapping the spiral wrap that is used to organize and combine assemblies is time consuming. The 3 n’ 1 electrical and air hose is designed to cut that time.

The assembly includes large grips for coupling and uncoupling leverage, swivel end brass fittings, kink and abrasion resistance and a hanging clip for easy installation. www.phillipsind.com

Goodyear renames care centers

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oodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is rebranding its Pilot Truck Care Centers as Wingfoot Truck Care Centers in the coming weeks. The 31 centers are located next to Pilot Travel Centers and service onhighway commercial trucks. They are part of Goodyear’s Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems.

The centers offer a full line of tire products under the Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly tire brands as well as air conditioning checks/repairs, driveline and suspension inspections, and brake and air system repair. Work on exhaust systems and wiring and DOT inspections are also handled at the centers by Tire Industry Assn.-trained and Automotive Service Excellence-certified technicians, Goodyear said.

All locations under the Wingfoot brand are part of Goodyear’s fleetHQ servicing network. www.pilottruckcare.com

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Boot the thumper

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ou have purchased a new car in the last few years, I pe you noticed the yellow horseshoe light with the lamation point that lights up on the dashboard during the bulb check. This indicator informs the driver that the vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that is designed to signal when any tire (or combination of tires) is 25% below the inflation pressure listed on the It’s an early The best pressure placard. warning sign alertthe driver that a check remains an ing tire is losing air and has crossed the danair gauge. gerous threshold towards imminent failure so immediate attention is necessary.

The trucking industry has talked about TPMS for years, and I have written several columns encouraging fleets to explore the potential savings that accompanies it. There’s no question that TPMS has benefits, but I’m also sensitive to the fact that margins in trucking are razor thin right now so the capital investment necessary to implement TPMS is restrictive for most fleets.

The good news is that every fleet has a TPMS system that is almost foolproof—the driver. Drivers are required to perform a pre-trip and post-trip inspection that includes the tires. In fact, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulation 393.75 (h) Tire Inflation Pressure (1), “No motor vehicle shall be operated on a tire which has a cold inflation pressure less than that specified for the load being carried.”

There are two ways to check the inflation pressure in a truck tire. The first, and preferred method, is to place a calibrated air gauge on the end of the valve stem so the pressure can be read on the dial, readout or stick. The

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second is to use the old boot-o-meter, or the infamous tire thumper. I’ve done plenty of fleet maintenance seminars where I inflated four truck tires to different pressures and then asked drivers and technicians to find the flat without an air gauge. Some of them even went to retrieve their own tire thumpers. While I’ve never kept statistics, the majority of the students could not find a tire that was 5 or 10 psi below the other tires without an air gauge. To further demonstrate my point, I would ask the students to guess the actual inflation pressures that often produced pressure ranges of 20 to 40 psi.

Checking the inflation pressure of a tire with a boot or tire thumper is like checking the oil by putting a hand on the hood of an idling truck. It may find the obvious flat, but it will not consistently locate the tires that are below operating pressure. In fact, if all eight tires on a trailer were inflated to the same air pressure at some point in time and then never checked or inflated again, the tire thumper method will probably make the driver think the tires are properly inflated for years because there won’t be much difference in the sound that the thumper makes when it hits the tires.

If the TPMS behind the wheel follows the federal regulations for inspecting truck tires as part of the inspections, an inflation gauge will be used on every tire before and after every trip. And while fleets should spend the extra money for inflate-through valve caps to make it easier, the driver is still required by law to make sure the pressure is sufficient for the load with something a little more reliable than a wood baton or sawed-off baseball bat. AT

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Retreads

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ders, like their customers, have d well by hard economic times. ead suppliers are not only oftinually improving products, but also new levels of tire management support to help fleets realize maximum benefit from their tire investments.

“Yesterday’s business model focused only on the product,” says Jay Hofner, general manager, Commercial Retread for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. “The tough economic times of the past 18 months have made it more important than ever for businesses to do the right things—the things we always said we should be doing all along.”

For retreaders, one of those things is to help customers understand what is really happening with their new tires and retreads in order to maximize the total miles of operation from each new tire and its retreading, while minimizing lifecycle costs.

If a carrier is having more tire-related breakdowns in one part of the country, for example, Goodyear can make that problem visible to fleets and then help them pinpoint the causes and remedies.

At Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, tire management has also become a part of the retread package for many customers. “We go all the way from just selling a tire to helping fleets drive better metrics—improving the factors they use to measure success,” says Tom Trego, channel manager, distribution for Bridgestone Bandag.

“When you get away from using just new tires, you need to understand why tires are leaving your fleet.”

Lifecycle management now an option

BUILDING BLOCKS Like building a house on a poor foundation, if a retreader is working with a sub-par product, there is only so much that can be done at retread time.

“If you are going to be a solid retreader, you need to buy a premium new product with premium casings up front,” Trego says. “Then you can track the effects of things like maintenance practices, tire inflation and the performance of tires to reduce total lifecycle costs.”

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“Fleet customers continue to search for ways to reduce costs and maximize the life of their retreads,” notes Tom Brennan, vp of Michelin Retread Technologies. “They want help with tracking and managing assets, with the goal of keeping the tires on their trucks as long as possible. In addition, more detailed and in-depth reporting helps fleets manage resources and reduce costs.”

While retread suppliers have been focusing on providing fleets more timely, actionable information, the quality and variety of retread offerings likewise continues to improve. There are retreads optimized for fuel efficiency from all the major suppliers, such as the Fuel Max line from Goodyear, as well as applicationspecific retreads like the BDY2 for severe-service duty from Bandag or the X One XTE tread for trailer axles from Michelin.

There are value-priced retreads and premium retreads, too. Marangoni Tread NA and Goodyear, for example, each offer a “splice-less” premium retread designed to deliver longer, more even tread life and other benefits.

Goodyear’s seamless Unicircle retreads adhere better to the casing, according to the company, creating a tighter fit that helps to improve traction and reduce tread tearing and chunking in severe conditions. It also makes the tires easier to balance.

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Swap, fix TRUCK BODIES:

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How to make the right truck-and-body decision

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t’s always a challenge to profitably operate a specialized truck—anything that isn’t fitted with a van body or a flatbed— and no ownership question is more vexing than what to do when the truck chassis and cab supporting a rig needs work, if not outright replacement.

When that’s the case, owners can swap out the body by reinstalling it on another truck, purchased either new or used. Or the case could be made for fixing what’s broken on the truck and/or body and making other improvements as needed to keep the whole unit in service longer. The final choice would be to sell the truck and body off and start fresh with some combination of new or used truck and body.

The second big question that may come up for owners—and it comes up less often as bodies tend to outlast chassis by quite a stretch—is what to do when the specialized body only needs to be retired. In this scenario, the choice comes down to looking for another new or used body of the same type to swap onto your chassis or to start out fresh with another truck and body.

Taken together, all the options for both scenarios really boil down to just three choices: ◗ Swap a body onto another new or used chassis. ◗ Fix/repair/improve the body and chassis separately or jointly. ◗ Sell off the chassis and/or the body and start over with new or used equipment.

SECOND LIFE “Every case when it comes to truck bodies is different, but know this: you can run equipment—both trucks and bodies—a lot longer than most people in trucking like to admit,” contends management consultant Darry Stuart, president of DWS Fleet Management. “It’s absolutely an option to make repairs to a truck

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body and keep it for a ‘second life,’ either placing it on a new or used truck chassis. It depends on what the body is, though. For example, there’s more likely success doing this with a dry van than a [more complex] refrigerated van body.”

Stuart says that when it comes to selecting a chassis for a body’s second life, the “best used chassis is the one it’s already mounted on. You should already know the maintenance history and what’s been done to it; and you don’t always know that information when buying a used truck on the market. If you do decide to stay with your current chassis, you can do a reasonably inexpensive in-frame overall, rebuilding the chassis and the engine to gain more service life from it.”

On the other hand, he advises being aware that “in many cases the truck and body are worth more in combination at resale than they would be separately. Buyers tend to look for a complete unit on the used market, not separate pieces.”

According to Stuart, a new truck chassis is “certainly cheaper from a maintenance cost perspective, but if you calculate depreciation and maintenance costs together, then the used truck often is the cheaper option. But whether that will be the case for a given buyer will depend on how hard they push their trucks.

“Remember, at the end of the day, it’s typically the body that sells the truck,” he continues. “And bear in mind the weakest link of any body is its floor.” He concedes that advice does depend on the truck’s service application.

“Most straight [van] truck bodies not seeing a lot of forklift traffic hold up better,” Stuart points out.

“In the case of dump truck bodies, you’re really not looking to separate them from the chassis. The idea here should be to view these kinds of trucks as combinations—body and chassis together as a single unit— and then seek to run them as long as

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possible, ten years or more, and after that, sell off the combined unit.

“People tend to complicate things in the trucking industry,” he continues. “Just keep it simple. Look at the wear and tear on the body, examine the chassis, and look at depreciation and maintenance costs together.

Weighing all those factors will ultimately dictate whether you should keep and repair the body or swap the body with another chassis, or just sell the combined unit and start over with a new one.”

SEARCH MODE Be it new or used, buying a specialized truck body is, well, a specialized task. More than likely, a buyer in this part of the market may turn first to wherever his last body purchase was made or widen the search by contacting local retailers of used or new trucks before going afield by scouring print or online ads.

But when it comes to buying a chassis, the market is wide open, regardless of whether one prefers going for a new or used truck. However, “body builders ” (distributors/ installers) are reporting right now that they are seeing a steadily rising trend of more used trucks coming into their shops to be outfitted with existing or new/used specialized bodies, especially for municipal service contract work.

They attribute this uptick to two current factors. First, some buyers who typically buy “new” cannot now get new trucks fast enough to fulfill contracts so they are opting instead for ‘good’ used trucks—having a new or used body put on them to add to their fleet. Other usually new-truck buyers are very price-sensitive this year due to the economy and so are choosing to go with used trucks to avoid the higher sticker prices of new EPA 2010-compliant trucks.

According to Bob Johnson, director of fleet relations for the National Truck Equipment Assn. (NTEA), “in some cases, it is difficult to obtain a

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cover story new truck at this time in a timely fashion due to reduced dealer inventories and lower production volumes on the part of the truck OEMs. Once a user has obtained a chassis [new or used] they are often faced with the requirement to upfit [install a body on it] the unit before it can be productive.

USED ANGLE “Installing an available used body, or modifying the body already on the chassis for a specific need seems like a good way to save money,” Johnson continues. He says the used-body buyer must consider a number of issues: 1. How much labor will be required to adapt the used body to a chassis that it was not designed to fit on?

2. Does the used body really meet the user’s current requirements?

3. What is the condition of the used body (finish, rust, wear items, etc.)?

4. If the used body is to be taken off another truck, how will that impact the resale value of that unit?

“In many cases labor represents a greater portion of the overall cost of a body than the actual body itself,” he points out. “If a used body needs a lot of repairs, refinishing and modifications to meet the user’s needs, it may actually be more cost-effective in the long run to purchase a new body even for a used chassis.”

And Johnson does not see the current high pressure on used-truck availability letting up right away.

“The trend to purchase used chassis at this time include the significant increases in chassis costs for both 2007 and 2010 EPA-compliant diesel-powered chassis and of course the economic pressures to hold down expenditures, or in many cases adhere to no increases or to very restricted capital budgets.

“On top of that, many of the

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tions that are disposing of equipment similar to what the user needs,” he remarks.

FACT OF LIFE

If a body is in good shape, it can be swapped onto a new or used chassis. current government contract [construction] jobs coming on line are one-time projects, and contractors are hesitant to invest in new equipment that they may have no need for once the current rush of work is completed,” he adds.

“I feel that this conservative approach to new equipment purchases will probably last at least into mid2011,” he says, “and possibly longer depending on how the overall economy recovers. In the interim, you will also see contractors, utilities and government fleets expanding the life of their equipment through rebuilding campaigns or just making more extensive repairs than what would normally be considered cost-effective for their operations.”

If you decide to elbow your way into the used market, Johnson suggests considering auctions. “Probably one of the best ways to obtain used equipment at this time is to stay on the lookout for equipment auc-

“An unfortunate fact of life at this time is that many contractors— especially small companies with limited reserves—are going out of business, and a buyer may be able to pick up relatively good used equipment for a reasonable price. Also, be on the lookout for new chassis of the previous model year sitting on truck dealer lots. Dealers may be willing to make a good offer on these units to get them off of their lot.

Johnson says the “availability of used bodies that are not already mounted on a chassis is much more limited. In some cases, it may be worth buying a used truck with the body you need mounted on it.

If the body is in reasonable condition, you may be able to recondition it and transfer it to another chassis at a reasonable cost and then resell the old chassis without body at a bargain price to recover some of your transfer costs.”

He advises that if body transfer work is done, “it is important that the user pay close attention to FMVSS criteria for ‘upfitted’ trucks and to make sure that the vehicle they ‘create’ is in compliance. Otherwise they may be creating a liability

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cover story that could potentially put them out of business.”

Johnson says that NTEA “is in a position to assist member companies in addressing these issues” and notes that owners of small fleets (100 or fewer work trucks) can avail themselves of the association’s services for $200 per year, and bigger fleets (over 100 work trucks) can do so for $500 per year.

the upfit. It’s simpler and may be less expensive in the long run to check with us first.”

Book also reports that Palfleet has been experiencing “a bona fide uptick in the repair business for existing body equipment as so many operators are extendBody installers report an upswing of used trucks ing their buying cycles.” being brought in for upfitting with new bodies.

The upshot is that the Louisville branch, which was outfitted with bays only for installing did not see that at all this time, no bodies, has just added two repair TAKE THE LONG VIEW doubt thanks to the recession.” bays staffed by dedicated techs to Mark Book, sales manager for He says that as a body installer, his address the rise in service business body builder Palfleet at its Louisville, firm recommends customers contact coming in.

KY, location, says when it comes to them first before going out to buy a New or used body on a new or time to decide whether to swap, fix or new or used truck chassis. “We can used truck. Repair this or replace sell chassis and bodies, the customers advise exactly what truck specs are that. Whether you opt to swap, fix or he has worked with generally decide needed to accommodate a given sell, the decision should only be made the answer based on what will make body. If the buyer is not an expert, based on your operation, your budget the most sense over the long haul for they may wind up buying a truck and your timeframe—and only after their respective business model. that requires more work to provide weighing all the variables. AT “Based on what we see coming through our door,” he remarks, “is either a new truck will be purchased and we’ll be hired to swap an existhowever, that may require the addition ing body over onto it, or a ‘new’ used of lift axles to carry the extra weight. truck will be brought in to have a “Depending on the weight carried by the new body installed on it.” c onstruction truck tends to be a steer axle and the laws in your state, you Confirming the strong usedmore highly specialized piece of may also need to spec wide-based front truck trend detailed earlier, Book equipment than your average commer- tires,” adds Lindgren. Lindgren says other reports that the latter is the bigger cial vehicle. That also means that should spec issues to keep tabs on include: ◗ Traction. Side-to-side differential trend right now. “We’ve been seeing you desire to buy a couple of used models, an upswing in used trucks coming you’d best make sure they are spec’d cor- locks for both rear axles are recommendin for new bodies over the last two rectly to ensure maximum efficiency. ed for traction off the pavement. years. Engine emissions and other According to Brian Lindgren, vocation◗ Horsepower. Generally, 250 to 320 changes have slowed new chassis al sales director for Kenworth Truck Co., hp. is plenty for most construction approduction, but if a truck needs to there are a couple of things in particular plications. “Extra horsepower just uses be on a bid site, the contractor can’t you need to keep in mind when checking more fuel, puts more strain on the rest afford for an ordered [new] chassis out used construction trucks, especially of the drivetrain, and adds cost up front,” to be upfitted, so instead they get a if you plan to run heavily loaded vehicles Lindgren notes. used one and bring it into one of our equipped with lift axles. ◗ Transmission. “Ratio range” is the locations for the body.”

“A ‘bridge formula’ truck will be longer key spec here. “You need a low enough Book contrasts the current used- to spread the weight, and this will define gear to inch along at a jobsite and a high and new-truck market in the face of where the steer axle goes and have an im- enough top gear to attain decent highthe 2010 emissions rules to what he pact on frame dimensions,” he says. way speeds,” says Lindgren. observed ahead of the last emissions In states where you don’t need to comRun it in the dirt by all means, but cycle, which was for 2007 model-year ply with the bridge formula, construction make sure that it was built to work how trucks. “Back then there was a run-up trucks can be spec’d “shorter,” making and where you need it to work. in new truck sales—a prebuy—before them more maneuverable on jobsites; —SEAN KILCARR the new engines were required. We

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PICKUP & DELIVERY

The value of Styrofoam Environmentally unfriendly product is making P&R’s fleet a little greener

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B to the environment and the bottom line simultaneously is no easy task, as any fleet will tell you.

But achieving this twin goal with trucks is pretty straightforward and well known to most fleets. If the goods you are hauling aren’t green, though, what’s a fleet to do?

This issue became critical for P&R Paper Supply Co., which sells a full line of paper products, retail packaging, chemicals, janitorial supplies, and food service items.

Family-owned and operated since 1965, Redlands, CA-based P&R serves southern California, Arizona and Nevada with over 5,000 items in stock, offering what it calls a “big company experience” with small company comfort and service with its 130 employees.

One of the most in-demand product lines is Styrofoam trays and other containers; however, the product is considered bad for the environment. Yet more earthfriendly replacements cost two to three times more than Styrofoam equivalents—a cost not easily absorbed by the prisons, hospitals and school cafeterias that are some of P&R’s biggest customers.

What to do? P&R joined forces with three of its major suppliers— Dart, Genpak and Pactiv—to help create a special Styrofoam recycling

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plan. Dart constructed a plant that would take old Styrofoam containers and process them into blocks of plastic. These are then sold to various plastic manufacturers that turn them into goods such as picture frames. This alleviates customer concerns over using lower-cost yet environmentally unfriendly products. But how would those used materials get to the recycling facility? That’s where P&R’s fleet came into the picture.

ONE HYBRID LATER P&R operates a fleet of 37 tractors and straight trucks via a full-service lease through Inland PacLease-Fontana, the local PacLease franchise.

With support from its suppliers, P&R decided to lease a Kenworth T370 hybrid that was dedicated primarily to collecting used Styrofoam containers. This not only produced the critical transportation link for the recycling plant, it also alleviated the need for customers to haul away the waste.

“Once the many Styrofoam cups, trays and containers used throughout schools, prisons and restaurants are done being used, they can be repacked in boxes and backhauled for recycling into other products,” explains Lora Chrest, assistant controller at P&R.

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“We pick up those ‘dirty’ products and haul them to the recycling plant. Then we wash out and resanitize the truck so we can use it for other P&D assignments,” she says. “This is a huge deal for our customers. It’s taken off like crazy, largely because a comparable biodegradable option to the Styrofoam product line would cost them up to two to three times more.”

On top of that, P&R decorated its hybrid truck with graphics on the side of the van body to call attention to its Styrofoam recycling efforts—a way to garner some public recognition for its efforts as well as encourage others to recycle.

The truck itself is expected to save upwards of 30% on the fuel bill for P&R, while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 40% and carbon monoxide by 90%.

“We’re finding that our customers, if given a choice, want to be environmentally friendly. That goes from buying products that are biodegradable and compostable, to products that can be recycled,” Chrest says.

“Now with the new hybrid, we’re excited to be entering a new chapter,” she adds. “We’re very confident that the hybrid will be a big success for our company and shed further light on our efforts in recycling.”

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