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EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 4 Best of both worlds

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SPOTLIGHT ON AN AMERICAN TRUCKER ........30 Trucker espouses old-school values with organization

FOCUS ON .....................................................31 White light technology is lowering cost of lighting

READERS’ RIGS ..............................................32 Does your truck have what it takes?

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BY KEVIN JONES

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While some of you are reading this introduction to the April edition of American Trucker on a computer screen or portable device, many of you are actually holding the magazine, rather than a tablet or smartphone.

I’d like to say thanks to everyone, of course. But I got into journalism because I liked the look and feel of glossy magazines. Ten again, back in the Dark Ages— say the 1980s—the best information came from daily newspapers, weekly news magazines or, my favorites, the big, slick monthly targeted at Let’s all have a magazines the special interests of little fun, make theirButreaders.

I also was a tech geek who actually used a little money email and the Internet before there was a World Wide Web or Google. I’ve been part of the desktop publishing revolution since the frst Mac, and the idea that journalists could publish their work instantly, and even without a corporate infrastructure, was thrilling.

Of course, established publishers are still trying to fgure out the best way to manage in “these here modern times,” as my father-in-law likes to refer to anything developed since color TV. For myself, both as an editor and a news junkie, this is the best of times: I can create and consume on the medium that best suits both my preferences and the message.

Te digital world is instant, global and ofen—for better or worse—unmanaged, or at least largely unfltered. Yet I still cherish a magazine: no on/of switch, very portable, inexpensive and essentially unbreak-

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able, and with an intuitive yet simple interface (in other words, once you’ve read one magazine, you’ll know how to read them all).

If you misplace your copy, just a wait a couple of weeks and a new one comes out. Heck, you can even give yours away to a pal.

Most importantly, you can be sure the content is professionally gathered and presented.

Anyway, this is my rather long-winded way (sorry, not very professional of me) of saying we’re making a lot of changes at American Trucker to stay ahead of the curve, both online and in print.

Most obviously, we’ve completely redesigned the news and entertainment content portion of the website.

Please give the new AmericanTrucker.com a look if you haven’t yet. As for the magazine, the changes will be less dramatic, although you already might have noticed our new cover and some redesigned pages.

Going forward, our goal is simple: to deliver the information owner-operators and small feets need to be successful. Or, to phrase it a little more casually—let’s all have a little fun, make a little money.

So while we’re still working on the new and improved American Trucker, please pardon our dust. And feel free to let us know how we’re doing.

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FMCSA dismisses fault

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ven though 9 in 10 police accident reports contain the type of information needed to determine fault in truck crashes, a study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has concluded that incorporating such determinations would be time-consuming and expensive, and would not improve the agency’s ability to identify those carriers most at risk of future accidents.

Te report, made public Jan. 21, comes in response to trucking industry criticism that the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) system for evaluating carrier safety does not factor in accident responsibility. All incidents, even those where the truck or driver are not at fault, are fgured into CSA’s Crash Indicator BASIC, a calculation which ranks carriers based on their propensity for crashes.

FMCSA currently considers all recordable crashes involving a commercial vehicle occurring in the preceding 24 months. Independent research has demonstrated that a motor carrier’s involvement in a crash, regardless of its role in the crash, is a strong indicator of future crash risk, the agency contends.

And while incorporating fault determination could improve future crash prediction by as much as 5% for carriers involved in fatal accidents, such accidents represented only 3% of all crashes in the agency’s database.

“Analysis using all crashes shows that incorporating crash weighting determinations does not consistently improve the crash indicator when the various weighting approaches are applied,” the study concludes.

Trucking interests expressed “disappointment” in the study’s conclusions.

“It is not lost on the trucking industry that the word ‘accountability’ is in the title of CSA, yet FMCSA continues to ignore crash accountability,” said American Trucking Assns. executive vice president Dave Osiecki.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assn. (OOIDA) called on FMCSA to thoroughly apply the data available to it.

“If the agency is providing information to the public that is to be used to make safety decisions or conclusions, that information should be relevant, accurate and as complete as humanly possible,” said OOIDA spokeswoman Norita Taylor.

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Understanding the necessity of SmartWay

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here has been plenty of grumbling about the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program from time to time, often from truck owners who question whether there’s truly a direct connection between the pro gram’s voluntary standards and monetary savings supposedly gained from fuel efciency improvements those standards aim to generate.

Perhaps the more important question to be asked regarding SmartWay is what shippers think about it, especially as the program is designed in part to get shippers to reserve freight for compliant carriers.

The ultimate driving force behind the SmartWay program is to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from supply chains.

In some ways, however, the concern over those emissions is almost beside the point. If shippers, i.e., the trucking industry’s customers, want to decrease emissions and fuel consumption and are willing to give carriers good paying freight to help them do so, it would be smart business to closely examine the SmartWay program.

According to experts, by using a simple Excel spreadsheet, carriers can report information to SmartWay about fuel consumption, miles driven, and the type of freight they haul. Tey say this produces a measure of emissions across three types of pollutants: CO2, oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter. Tose data points enable shippers and lo-

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gistics companies to calculate their carbon footprint.

While the data is voluntarily submitted, it undergoes a series of checks to verify its accuracy.

Shippers use SmartWay data in

their corporate sustainability studies, carbon disclosure projects, and other public reporting to demonstrate to customers and stakeholders that they are concerned about environmentally responsible freight transportation.

The experts also noted that it’s critical to prioritize and weigh emissions data accordingly to determine which metrics or combination of metrics matter most, such as: ❑ CO2 corresponds to fuel use. If reducing fuel consumption in your supply chain is a goal, a carrier’s CO2 score is an important metric to watch. ❑ Grams per ton-mile of CO2 are indicative of freight efciency, although shippers that move lighter loads may prefer a metric of grams per mile of CO2. ❑ Shippers that are concerned about smog in a localized area (say, from drayage operations) can examine grams per mile of PM. It’s important to let the free market take over, the experts said, keeping in mind that SmartWay scores factor into shipper decisions when it comes to freight contracts.

Tose carriers that score well tend to have access to more freight.

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Commercial stereo option

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SA Electronics is releasing a new commercial-grade stereo system under its Jensen Heavy Duty brand. The JCV2015BT stereo features “an entirely new level of onboard computer integration,” the company said.

In addition to rear sleeper controls and automatic front-panel dimming to match dashboard illumination settings, the Bluetooth-enabled JCV2015BT maximizes driver safety by automatically muting all other audio when incoming messages are received, the company noted.

The SiriusXM-ready system is equipped with front panel USB ports. www.asaelectronics.com

More tire choices from Dayton

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ridgestone Commercial’s line of Dayton commercial truck tires features eight new patterns, efectively doubling the product coverage of the former lineup, the company said.

The new lineup includes: ❑ D510S all position on-highway tire recommended for the steer position, EPA SmartWay verifed ❑ D610D on-highway drive tire, EPA SmartWay verifed ❑ D410T on-highway trailer tire, EPA SmartWay verifed ❑ D520S all position on-highway tire for steer positions ❑ D620D on-highway drive tire ❑ D630D on-highway drive tire ❑ D630M all position on/off highway tire ❑ D640M all position on/off highway tire www.daytontrucktires.com

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A Rebel is unleashed

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he new 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel Te rear bumper is also treated off-road package will be with a durable black powder coatadded to Ram Truck’s fulling with flared cutouts around size pickup lineup in the second dual chrome-tipped exhausts. half of this year.

An optional backup camera proUnveiled at the North Amerivides an improved feld of vision can International Auto Show, the Ram 1500 Rebel features a 1-in. raised ride height for improved ofroad approach, dep ar ture and break-over angles; Bilstein-supplied front and rear shocks with unique tuning; a new steering calibration; a softer The Rebel off-road package is designed for the Ram 1500. rear stabilizer bar for improved dynamics; and new when maneuvering. specialty 33-in. LT285/70R17E Inside, an all-new center conToyo Open Country A/T all-tersole bin incorporates a cellular rain tires mounted to the all-new phone/tablet holder with molded 17-in. silver and black cast alumiinsert allowing for devices of varinum wheels. ous sizes.

“Offering an off-road-style Te 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel will package on the Ram 1500 has been be available exclusively as a crew on our to-do list for some time, but cab model with a 5-f., 7-in. bed the right combination didn’t preslength in 4x2 or 4x4 configuraent itself until now,” noted Bob tion. Both the 3.6L Pentastar V6 Hegbloom, president and CEO of engine, generating 305 hp. and the Ram Truck brand. “Te Rebel 269 lbs.-f. of torque, and the 5.7L drops right into a core segment of Hemi V8 engine, cranking out 395 the truck market.” hp. and 410 lbs.-f. of torque, will Features of the Ram 1500 Rebel be ofered. Both will be connected pickup include exterior enhanceto Ram’s TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed ments such as an all-new grille automatic transmission. with prominent billet silver The OEM said its new Ram “Ram” letter badge. Tat badge is 1500 Rebel will be available in fve complemented by a new black ofcolors: Granite Crystal Metallic, road front bumper with a durable Bright Silver Metallic, Flame Red, powder-coated surface, which inBright White, and Brilliant Black, corporates a powder-coated, bilwith both monotone and two-tone let silver skid plate, new front tow paint options available. hooks, and LED fog lamps. www.ramtrucks.com

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BFGoodrich mobile app

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FGoodrich Truck Tires has launched a new dealer locator app to help drivers locate BFGoodrich commercial truck dealers while on the road.

The app ofers drag-and-drop capabilities, type-ahead functionality, a variety of search options, and one-click access to all key dealer information.

Truckers can search for dealers by location (address, city/state and zip code) or by latitude and longitude. The search can then be refned to select the dealers with the specifc services needed.

Powered by Google Maps, the free app includes all BFGoodrich commercial truck dealers across the country.

It’s available through the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store. Search for “BFGoodrich Truck.” www.bfgoodrichtrucktires.com

DIY protection for windscreens

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yclo Industries has launched Clear View, an at-home product to repair and prevent damage caused by environmental elements to glass windscreens.

Clear View is a proprietary blend of polymers that work together to polish and protect damaged glass surfaces, the company said.

“In our international markets, there are a growing number of people looking for an easy at-home solution to repair windscreens,” said Mike McGlynn, director of research & development. “We created a product that not only repairs but also protects against any future damage.” www.cyclo.com

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Dump options for work trucks

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ruck Bodies & dumps that is designed Equipment Interto provide the benefts of national (TBEI) larger dumps in a smaller counts four separate package. companies among its Te HPT line features portfolio. Crysteel Manthe HPT-B1 and the ufacturing, Ox Bodies, HPT-B2, which is the Rugby Manufacturing, smaller of the two. The and DuraClass Manufacopen fender design of the turing are name brands in HPT-B2 decreases the optheir respective segments portunity for rust. of the vocational market.

The B2 is available in At the recent NTEA Work DuraClass offers the HPT-B1 and the smaller B2, shown here. lengths of 10 and 11 ft.

Truck Show in Indianapoin 3/16-in. AR400 carbon lis, TBEI brought together steel. Lengths of 14 to 18 three of those companies to show of ing with one-piece wiring harness. f. are available in 3/16-in. Hi-Tensile their latest products.

Crysteel ofers a comprehensive carbon steel. Tere is also an option Crysteel, which produces dump fve-year warranty on all dump bod- for stainless steel. bodies ranging from 2 to 20 yards ies and hoists.

The B1 features a closed fender in addition to a full line of hoists, The company also debuted its design and comes in 14- to 18-ft. showed a redesigned A-Tipper and new High ’N Slide tailgate. lengths in either carbon steel or a new tailgate.

Te patented product ofers tra- stainless steel. Te HPT-B1 has caTe A-Tipper aluminum dump ditional dump-through, sliding, pacity ranges from 10 to 20 yards. body is about 200 lbs. lighter than and high-lift functionality in a Rugby Manufacturing showed its that of competitors, said Joe Paulsingle tailgate, the company noted. recently redesigned Rancher bodies. son, general manager of the Lake Trough a simple mechanical ad- Changes included a narrower, taCrysteel manufacturing plant. justment, the tailgate switches from pered bulkhead for improved visA strong crossmemberless unhigh-lif, with 21 in. of clearance, to ibility. A B&W Turnoverball hitch derstructure with 8-in. long sills, sliding mode. Traditional dump- allows for a fat surface with no cuta one-quarter integrated tapered through is always available. outs in the foor. cabshield, and minimal welds conFor dump fleets, particularly The body also features outside tribute to the weight reduction.Te operators of single-axle dumps, stake pockets with tie rails on the DuraClass ofers a line of tub body sides and rear. —BRIAN STRAIGHT lightweight aluminum also offers increased payload capacity, corrosion resistance, and lower maintenance costs, the company said.

A new design feature is indepenigRoad has announced the release wise connected to the vehicle’s engine), dent tailgate latching and a 3/8-in. stainless steel handle. Te positive of its DashLink electronic logging the BigRoad app can be used to confgindependent locking latches allow device (ELD). DashLink is fully compliant ure the vehicle for use when in engineusers to easily drop the tailgate, with U.S. AOBRD (395.15) and Canadian connected mode. spread-through, or simply remove.

Electronic Recording Device (SOR-2005 BigRoad DashLink is currently availAll Crysteel A-Tippers come 313) regulations, the company said. It able for Android mobile devices. To use standard with 3/16-in. aluminum works in conjunction with the BigRoad the device, drivers must be running the construction, rigid sides with single mobile app to record driving time.

BigRoad Android mobile app with Dashpanel reverse bend, tarp mounting When the DashLink device is plugged Link support. provisions and integrated receivers, into the truck’s diagnostic port (or otherwww.bigroad.com 6-in. board pockets, and LED light-

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Heavy-duty mDrive released

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ack Trucks has announced that a heavy-duty version of its mDrive automated manual transmission will be standard equipment on its Granite model. Te transmission is now included on all vehicle orders.

The mDrive HD is designed and engineered to work exclusively with Mack MP7 and Mack MP8 engines.

The 12-speed has an automated clutch, so a clutch pedal is not required. Operation of the transmission is controlled through a dash-mounted shif pad by selecting drive, neutral or reverse. For more demanding maneuvers, the premium shif pad can be operated manually to hold a gear, downshif or upshif, Mack added.

Available in overdrive and direct

The new mDrive will be standard on the Mack Granite vocational model. drive, the mDrive HD continuously monitors changes in grade (both up and down), vehicle speed, throttle position, acceleration, torque demand, and gross vehicle weight. It automatically chooses the best gear for road conditions.

Features of the mDrive include:

Avoiding weather delays

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LK has rolled out Weather Alerts for its ALK Maps and PC*Miler web services platforms. According to the company, fleet managers can use the new module to “quickly and easily identify weather-alert information overlaid on the existing ALK Maps route-visualization platform to assess the impact on route planning.

Tis can improve driver safety and operational productivity by more efciently planning routes around inclement weather.”

Weather Alerts pulls in severe weather-alert information directly from the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The company noted that there are over 120 diferent alert types that will “enable feets to plan for

❑ Te mDrive HD, including transmission oil, is up to 237 lbs. lighter than other transmission oferings. ❑ Reinforced internal components have stronger gears and synchros. ❑ Transmission-mounted oil cooler helps maintain an optimal operating temperature. ❑ Unique sofware packages are specific to customer applications.

For instance, the “enhanced construction” package provides optimal on/of-road capability and gives the driver full control over any terrain. ❑ “Rock free” feature allows the driver to rock the truck back and forth simply by pumping the accelerator, thus helping to free a vehicle that is stuck. www.macktrucks.com

Improved data can help steer drivers away from potential flash flooding. and avoid inclement weather of all types.” Alerts include winter storm warnings, wind advisories, and fooding.

Te Weather Alerts are directly displayed on the ALK Maps platform and color-coded using recognizable NWS color schemes. www.alk.com

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re you interested in acquiring a Kinetics Hybrid system? If so, Crosspoint Kinetics is ofering a special leasing program through Pro Leasing Services to commercial feets and transit agencies.

According to the company, the system transforms Class 3-7 buses and trucks into more fuel-efcient and cleaner running vehicles. Fleets have reported up to 30% more miles per gallon and a comparable reduction in emissions.

The fexible terms of the leasing program allow feets to select those that best ft their needs and goals. Many feets are able to apply their monthly fuel savings to pay the lease, the company said. In most cases, feets only need to fll out an application. www.crosspointkinetics.com

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Deals up transparency of repair process

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outing the advantages of transparency during the truck service and repair process, Decisiv Inc. has inked partnership deals with major providers to integrate their operations with the company’s Service Relationship Management platform.

According to the joint announcement, Rush Truck Centers will integrate its RushCare Decisiv said that communication is critical to a communication management quick and smooth maintenance process. system with the Decisiv platform, providing information from more than 110 service locaservice events will run four to fve tions across the country. days. For a 1,000 truck feet, that’s “We want to improve the service 40 or so trucks on the side of the experience for all of our customers road or in the shop every day. by streamlining the communicaA similar partnership with TTN tion process during service events,” Fleet Solutions will enable Decisiv said Brian Mulshine, director of fleet customers to schedule and operations technology and innovamanage roadside service events tion at Rush Enterprises. “By workthrough the TTN breakdown and ing with Decisiv, we can integrate towing service. our information with their platform Additionally, this level of comand greatly enhance the value we munication keeps everyone in the provide to our mutual customers.” loop, including drivers who ofenMulshine did the math for a large times are stranded and feel ignored, feet: Typically, 3 to 5% of vehicles the company noted.

—KEVIN JONES will be out of service, and those

Tuning software for Ford Transit

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erive Systems has released new engine calibration software for the Ford Transit with 3.7L or 3.5L engines.

The software includes a top-speed limiter and is said to help reduce idle rpm by 30%.

Derive also offers engine software calibration products for Ford, Chevrolet, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota, Paccar, Mercedes, Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel. www.derivesystems.com

TrukFix services expanded

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he TrukFix program from Continental, which already ofers emergency tire services, has been expanded to include light mechanical and towing services. The toll-free hotline (877-TRUKFIX) is available 24/7.

All Continental commercial tire national account customers are automatically enrolled in the program. In the event of a breakdown, drivers can call TrukFix and be directed to an approved dealer or service outlet. www.continental-truck.com

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he California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued certifcations for Roush CleanTech retroft systems for all model-year 2012 to 2015 Ford 6.8L vehicles. Ford E-450, F-450, F-550, F-650, F-53 and F-59 vehicles can now be converted to run on propane autogas in all 50 states.

“We’ve seen increased demand

for medium-duty trucks powered by propane autogas,” said Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing.

“Tese high-mileage workhorses can be converted to autogas well into their long life and still provide a smart return on investment.”

In addition to the new CARB retroft certifcation, Roush Clean-

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Tech offers a range of CARBcertified, dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel systems. Ford models include F-Series trucks and E-Series vans. The vehicles offer equivalent horsepower, torque and towing capabilities as conventionally fueled vehicles, the company said. www.roushcleantech.com

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business of trucking

Hitting the recruiting trail How to combat the truck driver image problem and fill those seats

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hy are people afraid of becoming truckers? Why are the young avoiding the trucking industry?

Te answers to these questions may vary depending on whom you ask. Some are weighted by the unsure nature of the job and dealing with 80,000 lbs. in heavy trafc or having that same 40 tons of freight and metal pushing you down a steep

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6% mountain grade. Other answers include the long hours, the sure boredom and loneliness of the road, and the mounting regulations being piled on the truck driver from state and federal regulatory agencies.

Many people want a life outside of their job, and the trucking lifestyle isn’t always conducive to that.

Truckers also face health risks such as obesity, diabetes, sleep disorders, and back problems.

Ten there’s the question of pay.

While a trucker’s pay has been increasing over the last couple of years (and it’s an encouragement for current drivers to consider staying in the industry), it has yet to become attractive to the multitude of twenty- and thirty-somethings. Do they want to drive a truck? Would they rather stay with their current employer? And that means there is no one to transport

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the numerous loads that need to be shipped.

Te largest incidence of driver turnover is in the frst year from the point of hire. A company may have an overall turnover rate of 60%, but the ‘new driver flight’ can exceed three or four times that amount, up to 240% or even more.

Defining insanity A trucker is hired, goes through orientation, is teamed with a driver-trainer for a time, and then let loose on his/her own. Within the next few months, the driver is complaining about not being paid for the real miles he’s driving, having to wait too long to be loaded or unloaded without pay, not getting home when he needs to, and not earning the money he thought he would.

Dispatch then receives the “come get your truck” call, and the cycle starts all over again with the next driver and then the next.

Unfortunately, the industry and many carriers repeat the same hiring practices while expecting to eventually hit pay dirt with the truckers they hire—and hope those truckers will actually stay.

But the insanity of driver turnover continues to churn in a neverending downward spiral.

What’s the solution? First of all, what are your needs? How can you ofer a better deal to drivers than that of other carriers? Focus on providing the best driver package you can and then fnd drivers who see the value being ofered. It all comes down to communication from the very frst interview with a prospective driver.

Driver retention begins during the recruiting interview. Te more information exchanged by

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driver and recruiter during the initial hiring process, the better the driver understands your company’s operations and procedures.

Tink of it more like an investigation and research into the wants, needs and requirements of both your company and the prospective driver. It’s not a question of right or wrong, but a way of determining compatibility.

Te biggest complaint drivers have about the recruiting process is that they aren’t told the truth about what they’re getting themselves into with a particular carrier. Tell your driver applicants all about your operation: the good, the bad, the ugly.

How well is your company performing? What are the company’s strategic plans for the future?

Communicate this information to the applicant. If the applicant has any questions, be as honest as possible as most people don’t like surprises that could potentially affect their income.

One of the leading causes of driver turnover is not explaining clearly a company’s policies during the recruitment process.

Driver expectations A driver has three key needs that must be fulf lled. Tese are reasonable compensation for all hours required to perform the duties of driving, loading and unloading a truck; consistency in pay from week to week; and scheduled home time.

But the most important task you can perform in finding the right driver is to listen carefully for information.

• What are this driver’s needs and wants?

• What is his family going to ex-

pect and need?

• What are his expectations in terms of money, time at home, type of equipment, and amenities?

• What are his career goals in the next year, three years, fve, and beyond?

• What are his personal fnancial requirements, house payments, car payments, other debt, and personal fnancial goals? Are there any other income sources to cover these personal expenses in addition to the trucking position?

Compare this information to what you have to ofer. Will the applicant’s needs be met by your driver package? Will he have the desired home time? Will he be able to cover all of his obligations and still have money to save for the future with this pay? Do his career goals dovetail with what you have to ofer?

Te more you know about the applicant’s wants, needs and fnancial requirements, and the more informed the trucker is about your company’s methods and policies, the stronger the business relationship will be.

Investing the time to communicate openly and honestly with each driver applicant is how your company will keep the best truckers. Forward-thinking communication builds a powerful, longterm trucker/carrier relationship.

By taking the proactive approach of honest disclosure and communication, you have the tools necessary to fnd the truckers you need—even in a tight market.

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If you are a regular reader of this column, then you undoubtedly know that I am a strong proponent of retreading. The technology and uniformity that is part of producing a modern retread is unparalleled in the history of tires—and it’s only going to keep improving. Despite the persistence from old-school trucking professionals that retreads are the cause of tire debris on the highways, the data More than price proves that they are just as durable as their factors into the new-tire counterparts.

And while the retread decision process itself has transformed from manual labor to technology, there are still enough differences from plant to plant to create some measurable separation between the top and the bottom of the list.

Machines do the majority of the work in a modern retread manufacturing facility, but the people running the equipment play an important role in the quality of the finished product.

The biggest question that remains is which retread process best suits the needs of the fleet. For lack of a better term, flat precure retreads are the most common because they are economical and can be applied to almost any casing. The rolls of rubber come in various widths with the tread designs already molded in place to accommodate different sizes and profiles, so fleets that run a wide variety of tire brands and sizes are often best suited for flat precure retreading.

Another type of precure retreading is known as a ring tread. The tread is formed in a ring that is stretched to fit over the casing. The curing process is identical to the flat tread, with the biggest difference being there is no splice where the two ends of the tread come together.

Ring treads are also manufactured with a slight contour, or radius, so they fit more naturally to the curved surface of the casing after it is buffed.

Mold cure retreads continue to fascinate me simply because of the precision this particular process requires.

After the old tread is buffed away, strips of raw rubber are wound around the casing to an exact diameter and radius. Then it is placed in a segmented mold that imprints the tread design and cures the rubber. When it comes out of the press, it will have the look and appearance of a new tire because it is manufactured in the same way.

In the old days, each process had its drawbacks. Flat precure retreads could vary in diameter and the splice didn’t always match. But computer buffers and builders solved those problems. Ring treads were only possible on a limited number of sizes and brands, but manufacturers are now able to offer tread designs that fit almost any tire. And mold cure retreads were even more limited, but the retreaders that are still capable of producing them have found a way to retread most casings.

Selecting the retread process that works best for the fleet depends on a number of factors. Visit the plant so you can see firsthand the level of technology and craftsmanship that goes into the product. Then test the tread in the field so a true cost-per-mile or cost-per-32nd comparison can be established. Price is not the only determining factor when it comes to the performance of each process; each has the potential to save a lot of money or cost a lot of money when the decision is not based on how much mileage is delivered. And while looks can be deceiving, the best-looking retreads are typically the bestperforming retreads regardless of how they are cured. AT

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Trucker Learning to work and proft in the digital cloud B Y K E V I N J O N E S , E D I TO R

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put-down, once directed at annoying whiners, went like this: “Here’s a nickel—go call somebody who cares.” But does anyone under 50 even get the punch line these days?

Less than a generation ago, most truck drivers conducted business just as their fathers and grandfathers had: from roadside public pay phones and with a shoebox full of paperwork and receipts under one arm. Then came cell phones, followed by satellite positioning systems, increasingly affordable and portable computing power, the Internet, and, fnally, technology that pulled it all together: the smartphone.

Trucking hasn’t evolved into the space age world of the Jetsons, but the industry has moved into the cloud. Now, through company intranets and global social networks, a driver and his truck are constantly connected for business and for recreation, and—as drivers increas-

ingly recognize—for better and for worse.

Most obviously, the same technologies that let drivers instantly reach friends and family also expose drivers to interruption and distraction. And while communication tools combined with load-matching databases make for a much more effcient marketplace, a just-in-time supply chain puts a great deal of pressure on the men and women behind the wheel.

More subtly, despite this pervasive connectivity, drivers say they are more isolated than ever on the road. What’s going on?

Make the rounds of a truck stop parking lot and ask professional truck drivers about how they’ve tapped into this modern age of trucking—about tips and tricks and tools for managing business from the cab—and almost uniformly the answers are a variation of “my smartphone and my wife.”

But stick around for a cup of coffee and chat with drivers, and you

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will hear about a reliance on a wide range of gizmos and gadgets. Indeed, so much technology has been so seamlessly integrated into the cab and into everyday trucking that most drivers hardly give it a second thought.

‘OLD SCHOOL’

This growing dependence on technology is most apparent in talking to industry veterans. Drivers new to trucking don’t have the perspective of someone who pulled cross-country loads way back when the years still numbered 19-something.

John Wieczorek considers himself to be an “old-school” owneroperator. He grew up in the shop of his father’s small trucking company, and he’s been running his own rig for 32 years. He’s been with Mercer Transportation for the last 12 of those years, hauling mostly sensitive military freight.

Wife Carol has been driving with him for 11 years.

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When I frst started working, the company gave us pagers. Every time that pager would go of, we’d have to go fnd a truck stop phone. Then you got a busy signal, and you’d start over and redial that 800 number. I was so overwhelmed when I fnally got with a company that had Qualcomm.

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“Let me tell you, the digital age will never take over,” he says.

But a quick run-through of their on-the-road routine shows just how digital the Wieczoreks truly have become. For starters, “the iPhone is always in his hand,” Carol notes.

“The cell phone has been the greatest improvement in the trucking industry,” John says, and he recalls the “pleasure” of stopping in the rain to fnd a pay phone and call for loads, get directions, or talk to family. And many young truckers today may have never even used one, Carol points out.

“I’m strictly Apple all the way,” John says. “They told me, ‘once you buy your frst one, you’ll never go back.’ I started with the iPhone, then the iPad, and now I’ve got an Apple laptop.”

Of course, what’s an owner-op without his coffee-stained road atlas, duly annotated with observations on loading docks and routes?

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atlas!” he says.

“I try to keep it behind his seat at all times,” Carol adds.

Well, except his paper atlas has become more a security blanket than a critical tool. Tey now rely on mapmaker Rand McNally’s digital version, complete with satellite tracking.

And that’s just the beginning of their move to digital connectivity.

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Among the other devices prominent in the cab of their 2013 Freightliner is a Qualcomm MCP-200 for communication with Mercer (and he also uses a Mercer app and posts to the Mercer driver Facebook page).

The Wieczoreks receive Dish satellite television with a Winegard “in-motion” receiver mounted on the roof of the sleeper. That’s a recent update; they decided they were missing too many shows with a receiver that didn’t work while the wheels were turning.

They also have his and hers SiriusXM radio receivers, solving the problem of who decides what to listen to. “Now we get trucking news instantly,” John says. And while he misses tuning in to the late Truckin’ Bozo, he doesn’t miss the static of AM radio.

The Wieczoreks manage their business from a MacBook, using the ProftGauges accounting package. But, as John points out, their data is stored in the cloud, so the latest numbers are readily available on any of their devices.

To submit paperwork and get paid, they use TripPak and an HP all-in-one device to scan documents and transmit them over the Internet.

Significantly, integrating the new technology into trucking operations hasn’t been particularly difcult, the Wieczoreks contend.

“I adapt to things pretty quickly,” John says. “Te hardest part of new technology has been these new engines,” he adds with a laugh—al-

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though he wasn’t entirely joking.

John and his son built his tractor from a glider kit with a 1998 remanufactured Detroit 12.7L engine. Again, he’s serious about keeping his old-school reputation—at least when it suits his operation and his home-built tractor that is getting 8 mpg on super single tires, he boasts.

They did outsource the refurbishment of their salvage-yard sleeper fnd. “I try to salvage and repurpose everything I can,” John says.

And as someone whose whole life has revolved around trucking, he is not at all sold on change for change’s sake.

“As far back as I can remember, I was riding with my father, sitting in restaurants listening, hanging around the shop,” he says. “Te old drivers miss the diners, the tables at greasy spoons where you could sit and talk.”

And what’s happened?

“Technology,” he says without hesitation.

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While owner-operators can now manage their business anywhere they go, many are concerned that they no longer can leave it in the cab.

Indeed, she’s quit using her CB. “I just don’t run with a CB anymore. To me they’re obsolete,” Gordon says.

Gordon also considers herself “old school,” although she doesn’t think twice about using the GPS capabilities of her phone—and getting misdirected by an earlier navigation unit has left her unwilling to rely on them. “I’m a prehistoric person,” she says with a laugh, but then demonstrates she’s not exactly driving a wooden-wheeled oxcart. “I integrate the directions dispatch gives me with Google maps.”

DRIVER DISTRACTION The downside to all-purpose smartphones is too many people on the highways, including truck

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The Wieczoreks are not alone in their concern for truckers losing touch with each other because they are so connected to everyone and everything else.

“I enjoy what I do and I enjoy people when I meet them out here, but all this technology has isolated the truck driver,” says Tina Gordon, a company driver from Dayton, OH, who works for CalArk. “It’s forced the driver to stay in the truck more.”

In that regard, she calls the mandatory 30-minute break in the hours-of-service rule “a good thing.”

“It motivates drivers to get out and move around,” Gordon says.

“Some of us get no exercise at all, sitting up in the truck like we do.

To be honest, I’m not the healthiest person in the world because I sit up

in this truck all the time.”

Wit h many sle ep ers now equipped with microwave ovens and mini-fridges, “you can do everything in these trucks now— they’re basically mobile homes.”

And even when drivers make their way to a truck stop restaurant, most will be sitting in a booth talking on their phones, she notes.

“I do miss the conversation,” Gordon says.

But she does appreciate the many advantages ofered by modern technology and connectivity—even as she admits to be a late adapter.

As a driver who’s been in trucking for 21 years, she remembers the downside to the good ol’ days.

“When I first started working, the company gave us pagers,” she says, laughing at the not-soancient history. “Every time that pager would go of, we’d have to go fnd a truck stop phone. Ten you got a busy signal, and you’d start over and redial that 800 number.

I was so overwhelmed when I fnally got with a company that had Qualcomm.”

Te use of Qualcomm has since expanded significantly from the early days of basic load dispatch to today’s systems, which can provide as much operational information as companies and drivers want to include.

“I like it, but I’m not one of those people who want to put a cover over the box,” she says. “A lot of it has to do with how close the company watches you.”

And while plenty of drivers worry about the Big Brother aspect of modern technology, Gordon sees a real safety advantage to constant communication.

“You can be out there on the road and run into a real sticky situation,” she says. “If that company doesn’t keep a constant watch over your Qualcomm, then what’s the use of having it—you’re just stuck.”

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drivers, are letting themselves be distracted, Gordon explains.

“It scares the bejeebers out of me,” she says. “I’ve got my phone set up to send a text saying I’m driving and I’ll reply later. Tat’s awesome.”

Gordon doesn’t have a wireless plan for her laptop, and while her smartphone is good for basic communication, many important web pages don’t display properly. So, she can’t work with the editor and page designer as she helps get her husband’s book ready for publication.

And, she admits, she spends time following her friends on Facebook and playing Candy Crush.

She also does a lot of her shopping online and uses the Internet to familiarize herself with the different areas she runs from Ohio to Texas, while using the CalArk yard in Hurricane Mills, TN, and the adjacent Pilot Travel Center as her central base.

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erything you need over to McDonald’s to get WiFi,” she says.

A connection through the services ofered by IdleAir has been an ideal solution, she explains.

“I love IdleAir. I wish they had it in all the areas I deliver to. It’s the only time I get to watch TV— just kick back and relax,” Gordon says. “Te climate in my truck is just so much better, and my CPAP machine works better. I get better quality of rest.”

WHAT’S NEXT?

Of course, 15 years into the 21st century, trucks are more sophisticated than ever and have more onboard computer processing power than the Apollo spacecraft that took men to the moon and back.

Yet a big rig from that era could still do the job today—at least in terms of powering a load from coast to coast.

Essentially, freight still moves on roads pretty much as it has for the past 100 years, and while the

highway system and equipment are superior, advancements have been incremental.

As American Trucker detailed in the January issue, many transportation experts expect the real revolution to come when computers, combined with sensor technology and digital control systems, will actually take over driving the trucks.

Te role of humans in the cab will necessarily change substantially if it’s not, ultimately, eliminated.

Some expect autonomous trucks to be commonplace on America’s highways sooner rather than later, but most drivers are skeptical.

On the other hand, as John Wieczorek points out, “Who would’ve thought [just 20 years ago] we could be rolling across New Mexico surfng the Internet from the bunk?”

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MANAGER: Anthony “Tony” Eiermann TITLE: Manager of asset and value management COMPANY: Coca-Cola Refreshments OPERATION: Deliver products via a global ground fleet of over 200,000 vehicles

ack in 2011, Coca-Cola joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership, a group that falls under the umbrella of Clean Cities, a U.S. Dept. of Energy program designed to bring together the federal government and private sector in an efort to PROBLEM reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Coca-Cola deployed various tactics to help reduce the fuel consumption footprint of its global feet by optimizing delivery routes, reducing packaging weight, and adding diferent alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) to its feet, such as hybrid-electric, allelectric, compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefed

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natural gas (LNG).

Tony Eiermann, manager of asset and value management, says Coca-Cola now operates over 738 hybrid electric trucks—9% of its total delivery feet—along with 25 all-electric vehicles, two LNG-fred and seven CNGpowered Class 8 tractors.

Eiermann notes that Coca-Cola likes to “keep vehicles forever, which means we run them until the wheels come of.” So, the company needed a way to get drivers to help make all of the equipment last as long as possible. But the feet as a whole still needed to generate fuel savings while minimizing maintenance expenses.

o accomplish all of those goals, Coca-Cola created the “Smart Driver” program to improve vehicle and operator safety while saving fuel. Te added bonus would be reduced equipment wear and tear. Eiermann says Coca-Cola’s focus SOLUTION on developing the Smart Driver program, which frst launched four years ago, fows from an adherence to what he calls its four ‘P’ policy: people, processes, performance, and partners.

And the processes followed by Coca-Cola’s people— in this case, the truck driving skills put into practice every day—can signifcantly impact company performance in a good way, he stresses.

“Just knowing when and when not to use the air conditioner, to ensure trucks are driven in the right gear, and that trucks are ‘tuned’ to their specifc duty cycle by our maintenance personnel all help decrease wear and tear while boosting fuel savings,” Eiermann points out.

Te program also aims to deliver information to drivers in a positive way. According to the company, by altering on-the-road behavior, the driver of a conventional

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diesel-fueled truck can reduce fuel consumption by 10%.

Tis is a potential fuel saving of $1,500 per truck per year.

Eiermann notes that part of the process is developing anticipatory driving skills. “It’s about recognizing the type of trafc fow you are in, how you approach trafc lights, monitoring pedestrian activity around your vehicle, how you make lane changes, and especially paying attention to road-grade changes,” he says.

For example, one tip he ofers is that “slow and go is better than stop and go.” If drivers maintain a long following distance and keep rolling in trafc, they can achieve a 20% fuel reduction. Other tips include keeping idling to a minimum, following the speed limit, and checking tire pressure.

“Maintaining steady vehicle momentum is the key,” says Eiermann. “It requires less fuel to keep a vehicle moving steadily versus constant stopping and starting.”

Coca-Cola uses a telematics system to deliver a dashboard-style report on each driver that includes data on idling, adherence to routes, hard braking, and speeding— all part of its Smart Driver eforts to boost feet efciency while reducing costs.

—SEAN KILCARR

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Savannah, Georgia’s oldest and fifth largest city, was established in 1733 as a British colonial capital and later the first state capital. The city features a strategic port and is well known for its park-like squares that make it one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the U.S. Behind the scenes, the city’s approximately 130,000 residents are served by a fleet operation of over 1,400 vehicles and pieces of equipment used by a range of departments.

The Vehicle Maintenance Dept. in Savannah, headed up by Director Iris Ellsberry-Smith, manages and maintains the city fleet for user departments. Services include preventive maintenance, repair and warranty work, and tire repair and replacement at two locations. The department’s 39 employees, serving in a variety of positions, also handle road service and fueling needs; new vehicle specification; acquisition and preparation; disposal of used equipment; and local, state and federal regulation compliance.

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continually improve operational productivity. One particular requirement was met through a search for a new GPS-based system that was able to do more than typical mapping of vehicle location and speed.

“We wanted advanced capabilities that would let us add data—for instance, our own department’s maps— to the system,” says William Hodgins, P.E., environmental administrator in the city’s Stormwater Management Dept. “We held a competitive bidding process with a dozen vendors and selected Zonar because its Ground Traffic Control solution was already collecting specialized data, and it has the ability to meet our unique mapping requirements.”

Stormwater Management is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the stormwater drainage systems throughout the city. This includes more than 18,000 catch basins. The department operates about 40 vehicles, including 20 dump trucks, three vacuum trucks, large and small crew units, and a number of tractors and mowers.

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management system, including HD-GPS and Ground Traffic Control, is in use by the Stormwater Management operation. “We supplied Zonar with geographical maps showing the location of our manholes, curb inlets, drainage ditches, and below-ground sewer pipes,” Hodgins relates. “Zonar loaded this data into its Ground Traffic Control solution and enabled it to be displayed on GPS maps so we can see details in real-time.

“Another thing we’ve found very helpful with the Zonar system is the ability to monitor PTO operation on mowing equipment, and our vacuum truck units that are used to clean catch basins and pressure wash storm sewers,” Hodgins adds. “The electronic data trail is a double-check of paper records and operator log sheets and includes a complete timeline that we can use to measure and improve productivity.”

The Zonar system is also being used to track garbage truck movements. “The solution plays a major role in helping ensure that our refuse collection routes are being covered effectively and finished in a timely manner,” says Dalphine Magloire, sanitation fleet manager. “We have about 150 pieces of equipment, including 30 garbage trucks and sweepers, roll-offs, and boom units to track. We also use the system to verify a trash pickup if a resident questions whether we made a stop.”

“Only with a system that has the capabilities we are using in the Zonar solution are we able to combine our department maps with GPS maps to replace labor-intensive processes with cutting-edge technology,” Hodgins adds. “This has given us powerful new insights that we are using to improve the way that the City of Savannah departments work and serve our citizens.”

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BY TIMOTHY BRADY

How do you ensure good mileage from tires?

Tell us a bit about the organization you started.

Proper air inflation and keeping a good eye on your tires will get you the best life.

I’m the founder and president of Pure Country Livestock Assn., which is a brotherhood of truckers with old-school values.

Te organization’s goal is to improve the industry’s image by helping others and by teaching. Most members are from the livestock hauling side of trucking, but we welcome any and all truckers looking to help others and improve the image of truckers. PCLA may be found on Facebook.

Do you stock any parts for your trucks or purchase as needed? If you stock parts, which ones?

Triple C Express Owner: Jeremy Jansen Location: Alta, IA Jeremy Jansen has been a company driver with Triple C Express for nearly four years. The carrier’s primary business is relocating livestock. Jansen lives in Wayne, NE.

What is the make and model of your truck and trailer?

I drive a 2013 Peterbilt 389 with a push axle pulling a four-deck Wilson spread-axle livestock trailer.

How are maintenance and minor repairs handled? Do you use an OEM shop (truck dealer or engine manufacturer shop) or an independent truck repair shop?

We job out all of our maintenance to a few choice small repair shops at home that give us a fair rate. Both major and minor repairs are handled at the same locally owned shops we work with for our maintenance.

What challenges do you face with your maintenance/repair program? How do you resolve each?

I stock the parts that are generally difcult to fnd at night or over weekends.

Tis way if it breaks down, I can fx it and keep rolling and keep downtime to a minimum.

How do you determine when it’s time to replace a truck or trailer?

We replace trailers every two years for the OTR drivers.

We start to look at replacing tractors when they start to nickel-and-dime us.

What are your specifcations for your trucks?

We fnd what we need on the open market and customize to specifcations.

What do you have in place to ensure CSA compliance for your trucks/trailers?

We check our equipment daily through our [pretrip inspections] and have the local repair shops go over it thoroughly at least once a month.

Te biggest challenge we face on the road is fnding [a shop that does] quality work in a timely fashion and at a decent rate. So, we focus on preventive maintenance to avoid as many repairs as possible needing to be done on the road.

What do you enjoy most about trucking and hauling the type of freight you do?

What do you do in regard to maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime?

Editor’s Note: The purpose of “Spotlight on an American Trucker” is to bring our readership to life by putting names and faces alongside their successes. If you know of a business that utilizes trucks in the course of doing business that you think we should feature , please send their contact information to tbrady@writeuptheroad.com.

We minimize downtime by checking things daily and monthly. We also have the shop check equipment top to bottom when we’re home.

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Auxiliary lighting T he latest developments in auxiliary lighting all surround the continuous improvements in white LED technology, where new arrays are producing more light output at a lower cost, notes Brad Van Riper, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Truck-Lite. These lights, he adds, help improve the speed and function of tasks around a vehicle.

Truck-Lite’s more recent auxiliary light product releases include the 8140 and 8180 work lamps. These lights are used in a range of applications, e.g., on the manifold of a tank truck to illuminate the valves as well as at locations where hoses are connected to offload product. Another example of Truck-Lite’s use of advancements in white LED technology is the perimeter lamp, designed to improve the lighting when a truck driver enters and exits the side door of a trailer.

In 2013, Grote Industries, which offers the Trilliant line of LED work lights, devised a new method of describing the light emitted by white LED lamps. According to the company, the RIE Light Output Measurement System reflects the actual way an LED lamp behaves. A typical LED lamp is brightest when it is first turned on; then as it warms up, it emits less light.

The RIE rating system that Grote uses for its white LED work lamps provides three measurements. “R” equals the maximum amount of lumens that each LED diode can produce times the number of diodes. “I” stands for the light output that is produced the instant the lamp is turned on. “E” stands for the effective light output that a lamp produces when it stabilizes after about 30 min.

Mark Assenmacher, director of marketing at Peterson Manufacturing, says the company’s new 359 Series surface-mount white interior lights represent “a dramatic improvement over traditional recessed ceiling dome lights.” Designed with the company’s Great White LEDs, 6-, 12- and 18-in.-long lights are included in the 359 Series.

“These lights offer advantages over traditional lamps used in cargo-carrying vehicles,” Assenmacher explains. “Instead of creating a hot spot directly under a recessed light, bar lights located strategically around a vehicle or trailer interior provide evenly distributed

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light and eliminate shadowy corners.”

Peterson has also extended its LumenX LED line with 4-in. Round Strobe and 6-in. Oval Strobe lights for use as directional flashing warning devices on Class 1 and 2 emergency, maintenance and service vehicles. The strobes feature white-diode LEDs and a lens design that cuts out dead zones regardless of viewing angle.

Super Bright LEDs offers the 360 deg. LED Emergency Light Bar Amber hexagonal strobe light. The beacon is used for emergency, warning and hazard lighting on public safety, roadside assistance, waste removal, tow, utility and DOT vehicles. With 10 x 3 LED light heads, the permanent mount light provides 360-deg. visibility.

The Phillips Industries Permalite XB LED dome lamp for use inside a trailer features a 175-deg. light spread. Designed for extreme temperatures ranging from -40 to 140 deg. F, the lights have an impact-resistant, low-profile polycarbonate housing and universal mounting holes.

New from Optronics is the 31/4-in. round Opti-Brite auxiliary lamp. The recent addition to the Opti-Brite family joins the 2-in. square product introduced within the last year. The new lamp has a polycarbonate lens, die cast aluminum housing, powder coat finish, and stainless steel mounting hardware.

According to Optronics, when designing auxiliary lamps, the objective is to deliver lights that are compact so they can fit almost anywhere and in more applications. In addition, with greater power for more overall illumination capability and higher efficiency, the latest auxiliary lights on the market provide fleets with greater value at a lower price.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THESE WEBSITES: Grote Industries www.grote.com

Optronics www.optronicsinc.com

Peterson Manufacturing www.pmlights.com

Super Bright LEDs www.superbrightLEDs.com

Phillips Industries www.phillipsind.com

Truck-Lite www.truck-lite.com

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2006 Freightliner Columbia Heritage, Ser 60 Detroit DDE4 500 HP, Eaton 18 spd Tanny, 3.58 Ratio Rears $26,000.00

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White/GMC RollBack-Equipment Hauler. L-10 Cummins & A/T. $10,500

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2002 Woodchuck WC-12 Chipper. Deutz Diesel. $7,900

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(2) 2001 Great Dane 34’x102” Truckaways w/Electric Standby, Air Ride, Flat Floor, All Steel Wheel, Alum. Composition, Thermo King SB-III 50 SR+ .........................$10,900

2000 Johnson 27’x102” Pups w/Electric Standby, Air Ride, Swing Doors, Curbside Doors, Flat Floor, All Steel Wheels, Thermo King Reefer, 3,300# Cantilever Liftgates, Heavily Insulated, Pintle Hooks.... $9,950

1996 Trailmobile 40’x102” w/Electric Standby, Roll Up Doors, Aluminum Duct Floor, All Steel Wheels, Carrier Elec.

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(866) 207-1776 SPECIALIZING IN NEW, USED, & REBUILT MACK PARTS LARGEST SELECTION IN MIDWEST NATIONWIDE DELIVERY 2009 International 9200i, Cummins ISM 410 hp, Spicer 10-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, 211” W.B., Alum. Wheels, 3.55 Ratio, Clean Fleet Truck, Tool Box, Jake Brake, Stk #6390 .............. ......................................$29,500 2007 Freightliner Columbia, CAT C13 430 hp, Fuller, 12K FA, 40K RA, Alum. Steers & Steel Rears, Condo Slpr., 3.42 Ratio, Fleet Truck, Jakes, if Thermo King is wanted add $1,500, Double Bunk, Stk #6439 ............ ...................................... $14,500

2007 Mack CXP613, Mack MP7 395 hp, Fuller 13-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, Alum. Wheels, 3.55 Ratio, 3 Alum. Tool Boxes, Headache Rack, Stk #6465 ..................................................................................... $22,500

2000 Volvo VNM, Detroit Series 60, Fuller 9-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, Steel Wheels, 4.33 Ratio, Fleet Truck, Dual Tanks, Runs Good, Stk #6435 ...........$10,500

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387 PETERBILT WIRED FOR CAT MBN RETAIL PRICE: $5560.00

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CAT C7 ACERT ENGINE 7.2 LITER 330 HP, $8,900

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This offering is a 2015 Ford F350 4x4 diesel is a regular cab with power windows door locks heated mirrors factory wheel simulators.The dump body is a Monroe with fixed sides mudflaps back up alarm and matching paint all for only $49,979 plus tax title, Chicago area incentives are applied.

This is a 2015 Ford E450 cutaway with a 16 ft cube body also included is a Theiman tuck under lift gate with a 1600 lb capacity. it has a automatic transmission air conditioning cruise control and tilt wheel Power steering and brakes are also included it is a dually with a 14000 GVWR package. After rebates and incentives the vehicle is available for $37431.92 tax title rebates are not included. These incentives are from the Chicago area region.

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This is a 2015 Ford Transit, it’s mid roof height v6 3.7 liter auto transmission power windows and locks, heated mirrors limited slip rear differential a interior upgrade package is also included.Ready for your interior!! $31502 plus tax title

(2) This long awaited arrival has a all aluminum body ladder rack extra shelves,the chassis is gas v8 auto trans power windows and locks tilt steering and blue tooth phone. They are priced to move at $39,979!

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12 Cascadia 72” Raised Roof, Detroit DD15, 10 Speed, Air Ride, 6 Alum. Wheels, 3.55 Ratio, Low Miles - 371K Miles. 334526

13 Cascadia 72” RR, Cummins ISX 455 HP, 10 Speed, Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, 22.5 Tires, Alum. Wheels, Multiple Units. 383121

13 Cascadia Daycab, D13 450 HP, 10 Spd., 205” WB, 22T, Aluminum Wheels, 151,567 Miles. 391373

12/13 Peterbilt 386 70” Mid Roof,

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2007 Kenworth T-600, 72” AeroDiamVIT, CAT C-13 430 hp, Recent Turbo, New Virgin Drives, 10-spd., 3.36 Ratio, 236” W.B., AG380 Susp., Unit #2190 ...................$28,500

2008 Kenworth T660, 72” AeroDiamVIT, CAT C13 430 hp, New Virgin Dirves10-spd., 3.36 Ratio, 236” W.B., AG380 Susp., Unit #2244................................................$42,900

2008 Kenworth T660, 72” AeroDiamVIT, CAT C-13 430 hp, New Virgin Drives, 10-spd., 3.36 Ratio, 236” W.B., AG380 Susp., Unit #2246................................................$39,900

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2002 Sterling L9513, CAT C-12 355 hp, HD4060P Trans., Air Ride, 4.56 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 160” W.B., Stk. #70935 ............ .................................... $20,950

2009 International Prostar, Cummins ISX 435 hp, UltraShift Trans., Air Ride, 3.55 Ratio, 173” W.B.., Stk. #71066 .......... ................................... $49,950

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2008 International Prostar, Cummins ISX 435 hp, 73” High Rise Slpr., Ultrashift Trans., Air Ride, 3.55 Ratio, 234” W.B., Stk. #71077 ............... $29,500

2005 Volvo VNL64, Cummins ISX 400 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, 172” W.B., Stk. #71074 ............... $26,950

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2008 International 9200i, Cummins ISX 450 hp, 72” Hi Roof Slpr., FRO15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, 226” W.B, Stk. #70943 ................ $29,950

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2007 International 9200i, Cummins ISX 425 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 163” W.B., Stk. #71078 .............. $28,950

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ADVERTISER INDEX

A&R Diesel

39

Montgemory Sales

38

Active Truck Parts

40

Mt. Horeb Truck Parts, Inc

38

allEquip.com

IBC

Opdykes

50

Alliance Auto Parts

5

Peterbilt

BC

American Made Liners

62

Pro-Tote

42

American Truck Parts

44

Progressive

3

American Truck Salvage

40

Raney Truck Sales

36

Bergstrom Chevrolet

54

Red Eye Radio

29

Better Diesel

51

Roy’s Enterprise

46

Ruan

52

Rydemore

59

Sam’s Riverside Truck Parts

41

Schneider National/ Used Trucks

43

Skubic Bros.

International

62

Bridgstone Commercial Solutions

19

Chambers Motors

46

Citgo

3

Detroit Radiator

63

Digital Snapshot

58

Don Dens Sales, Inc

45

EPA Spart Way

27

Equiptment One

41

Spray Control System, Inc

7

Four State Trucks

36, 52

Superior Diesel

50

Fleetco

35

Fleet Fourm

27

Thompson Motors of Wykof

56

Fleet One

16a-b

Trailers Online

52

FleetPride

IFC-1

Truck Country

55

Frontier Truck Parts

42

Truck Down

37

General Trailer

40

Truck Planet

IBC

Giuardian Truck Body

34

United Trailer

47

Hale Trailer

48-49

Vander Haag’s, Inc

44

Heavy Quip

44

Western Star

17

Herd

64

WG Nears

36

Inland Truck Parts

9

Wilkens Industries

62

Iron Planet

IBC

Write Up the Road

42

J&M

57

Zip’s Truck Equipment

34

Jef Foster

56

K&R Truck Parts

54

Kadinger Salvage, Inc

34

KC’s

54

Kaufman Trailers

50

Linings Inc.

38

Manders Diesel Repair, Inc

53

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