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Just because opportunity is there doesn’t mean expansion is right EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 4 Conflicting economic reports leave truckers wondering
PARTS & SERVICE ............................................ 6 The latest in parts
TIRE RACK ....................................................16 CSA is empowering drivers
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APU manufacturers focusing on efficiency
TRUCKS AT WORK ..........................................30 Communication helping improve safety
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AMERICAN TRUCKER MARKETPLACE ............33 Used trucks, trailers, parts & services
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Clash of the outlooks
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Think of it as a “clash of the outlooks.” On the one hand, we’ve got two reports—from Transport Capital Partners (TCP) and ACT Research Co.—predicting good times ahead for the trucking industry, especially in the second half of the year. On the other, we’ve got the 22nd annual State of Logistics report published by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Are we in good projecting the exact opposite: a U.S. economic slump, mirrored by a falloff in times or bad? Even freight. According to TCP’s latest Business experts can’t agree Expectations Survey, fleets are going to find themselves “in the driver’s seat” over the next year, with more than 80% of the carrier respondents expecting volume increases within the next 12 months. Yet Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Delcan and primary author of the CSCMP’s logistics report for the last seven years, isn’t nearly so sanguine on trucking’s prospects. She believes carriers are being set up for the “perfect storm,” as capacity is still leaving the market, drivers are difficult to find and keep, the truck order backlog is growing, operating costs are rising while revenues remain flat, and new regulations that will reduce driver and truck productivity are on the way. By the end of 2011, she cautioned, “we will be looking at a quite different freight picture, unfortunately one that will be fraught with challenges for shippers and carriers alike.” Which outlook is right? There’s no way to tell at the moment. All we can do is wait. 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
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Wireless lift
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otary Lift has unveiled a new wireless mobile column lift, eliminating cords but not the power. Each Wireless Mach 4 column is powered by batteries and easily communicates with the other columns. “Our time and motion studies have shown that Wireless Mach 4 provides a productivity improvement of greater than 30% over similar lifts, saving an organization more than $7,600 in labor costs annually,” said Doug Spiller, Rotary Lift heavy duty product manager. According to Rotary Lift, the lift is faster and easier to set up, operate, troubleshoot, retrofit, and update than other mobile column lifts. The lift can be operated from a control panel located on each of the columns. The panel features an intuitive graphic layout of the column set-up, on-board diagnostics, easy-to-read LEDs and one-touch controls.
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The Wireless Mach 4 can be operated from any of the four columns. The Wireless Mach 4 is available in sets of four or six columns. Each column has a rated lifting capacity of 18,000 lbs. and is powered by two deep-cycle marine batteries. Lifting and lowering of all columns is automatically synchronized. Backup communication cables are included. The system can also be retrofitted to existing Mach 4 mobile column lifts. www.rotarylift.com
Protector of trailer seals V SI’s Seal Safe hasp and seal protector is said to protect trailer seals from damage and tampering and fits both cable and bolt seals. The product was designed after De Pere, WI-based carrier WEL Companies came to VSI with a problem. They were looking for a solution after several of their loads were rejected because of a broken seal. The self-contained design allows the Seal Safe to fit over existing truck storage door latches. A hardened steel and corrosion-resistant
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The Seal Safe is said to provide a deterrent to trailer tampering.
surface coating shields the seal from hacksaw and other theft attacks, the company said. www.vansons.com
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hroughout my 25 years in the household moving and high-value electronic hauling segment of the industry, claims were always a major cost concern. Reducing or eliminating freight damage comes down to the following: how the freight is handled, how you treat the customer and his workforce, how you treat your employees, and when a claim is presented, how your carrier manages the settlement. It’s all in the details, from loading to the point of delivery. It involves chain of custody, detailed count, inventory and exceptions on the freight’s condition by each person in the custody chain. Also included is how a customer perceives the carrier’s attitude toward his people and his freight. Freight damage is inevitable because humans are involved in the process. Of course, proactive care is important toward not having any claims. But when the unexpected occurs, the first step in reducing the cost of the claim is immediate and full disclosure to the shipper/ receiver. Show them the damage, and then explain how you’re going to do everything in your power to make it right. This makes the process smoother for everyone. Also, because the customer feels you’re on his side, he’s less likely to push for a larger settlement, saving you money in the end. Tim Brady’s “Trucking Insights” column appears monthly, offering helpful tips on how you can successfully navigate your business in today’s economy. Contact Tim Brady at tbrady@writeuptheroad.com or call 731-749-8567. Join Brady at www.truckersu.com
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new drive tire from Toyo Tires designed for long-haul highway applications has been veriďŹ ed by the U.S. EPA SmartWay program. The G-rated M657 utilizes Toyo’s e-balance technology for a stier belt package, stier bead construction, and optimization through simulation technology. BeneďŹ ts include imM657 proved tire life, endurance, and irregular wear resistance, Toyo said.
Available in sizes 11R22.5, 295/ 75R22.5, 11R24.5 and 285/75R24.5, the tire is suitable for either single or twin drive-axle applications. It has a 28/32-in. tread depth, a multipitch groove design to enhance traction, and large parallel-arranged center tread blocks for stability and traction. Stone ejectors help protect the casing against stone drilling, Toyo said, and the shoulder design resists irregular wear in long-haul applications. www.toyotires.com
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ana Holding Corp. has released a line of aftermarket drivetrain components designed for post-warranty vehicles with lower usage cycles. The SVL line is for automotive, commercial, and o-highway aftermarkets. The ďŹ rst products will include universal joints for light- and commercial vehicle markets, and ring and pinion gear sets for heavy-duty applications. “The drivetrain aftermarket demands a quality product option for applications that do not require genuine originalequipment performance speciďŹ cations,â€? said Bill Gryzenia, vice president & general manager of Dana’s Aftermarket Group. www.svlparts.com
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oodyear has unveiled tions. The rugged criss-cross a new super single tread design helps to imtire that provides prove traction and repel enhanced mileage in sewater, the company said. vere-duty vocational apGrooved angles with plications. The new 278 full-width interlocking MSD replaces the G178 protectors keep stones and owes its improved milefrom imbedding and drillage to a 1 in. larger footprint, ing into the tread, Goodyear deeper tread depth, and special G278 MSD said. Special compounding compounding. resists cuts, chips, and tears. Available in 385, 425, and 445/65R The tire has a 30/32 in. tread depth. 22.5 sizes, the G278 MSD is an all poMatching retreads will be offered this sition tire for on/off highway applicasummer. www.goodyear.com
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n updated software package designed for local trucking companies offers management services for every aspect of their business, from rating and pricing to routing, manifesting, real-time vehicle status, accounts receivable, and invoicing. One Terminal TMS version 2.0 from JSY Software also offers an online portal for customer access, doc-
ument-scanning, GPS/geofencing for real-time shipment status updates and route optimization. Users can also rate cartage shipments without the need to consult rate books, the company said. Rates can be calculated by hundredweight, pallets, cubes, units of volume, miles, truckload, and more. www.jsysoftware.com
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eterson Manuers have so few facturing choices toCo. has anday in legal nounced that its LEDs.” Model 354 Series The lights of LED mid-turn also meet lights meet Title side marker 13 compliance for standard FMVSS use in California. 108 and re“We’re very pleased The Model 354 Series meets all require- flex standard to offer customers an ments f or use in the Golden State. FMVSS108. LED mid-turn light The M354 that’s legal in California,” said Tim Series features hardwired leads terGilbert, head of Peterson’s heavy- minated with AMP hardshell conduty fleet & OEM sales. “Meeting nectors and comes in both grommet J2039 compliance with LEDs is a and flange mount. big challenge, which is why customwww.pmlights.com
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nsurance company State Farm has introduced a new “driver feedback” application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that’s designed to help vehicle operators become safer drivers. State Farm said its new feedback app taps into the iPhone or iPod Touch accelerometer to measure three essential driving behaviors: acceleration, braking and cornering. The driver is provided a score and a log of dangerous activities based on those metrics. Other key features include a map illustrating where potentially dangerous activities occurred, and the ability for drivers to compare scores. www.statefarm.com
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new tool from OTC will make servicing wheel hubs and bearings easier by eliminating the need to remove the steering components or knuckle, the company said. The new hub grappler kit also eliminates unnecessary alignments or the use of a shop press. An application guide offers tips, charts, and detailed diagrams. The manual provides instructions on how to remove the hub and bearing. The tool can be used on trucks, vans and SUVs that have replaceable wheel bearings, OTC said. Among the tools in the kit is a new ¾-in. custom drive screw coupled
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The kit comes with an application guide that includes diagrams. with a special equalizer washer for smooth operation. Proprietary heat treating and coating extends its life five to ten times longer than comparable drive screws, OTC said. www.otctools.com
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he QuickSilver dump liner from Quadrant now comes with a lifetime warranty, and the Durapro dump liner also has multiple warranty options, said distributor Aero Industries. Any half-gauge or thicker QuickSilver line includes the lifetime warranty, guaranteed for any temperature asphalt. The Durapro includes three different warranty options. For ¼-in. liners, a one-year warranty is available; 3/8-in. liners come with a three-year warranty and ½-in. liners include a five-year warranty. www.aeroindustries.com
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new AM/FM CD pl ayer with front-panel auxiliary input jack offers drivers a hands-free way to answer cell phone calls. The device is being offered by TRP Aftermarket Parts. “The TRP radio contains part components tested to higher standards than those used in standard radios and speakers,” said Everett Seymoure, TRP global manager. Us i n g B l u e t o o t h technology, drivers can synch their phones to the audio system and
Input jacks allow cell phones to be plugged into the radio. speak through a built-in microphone. The radio also offers a continuous stream of weather information through a builtin weather band while coaxial speakers offer crystal-clear sound, TRP said. The radio includes a one-year unlimited mileage warranty. www.trpparts.com
CSA training for non-drivers
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new program being offered by J.J. Keller seeks to clarify what the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative is about and why non-drivers in a company need to understand the program. “CSA: What You Need to Know for Non-Driving Personnel” takes company personnel beyond driving and identifies how CSA affects everyone’s jobs, according to Keller. Topics include hours of service and what it means for dispatchers; why employees must know which drivers can transport which materials; regulations that impact the vehicle maintenance BASIC; hiring and retaining good drivers; administrative support and early detection of problems; and how to inform shippers and receivers why unsafe demands cannot be met. The program is supplied on a 32-minute training DVD that includes a “message for management.” Additional tools include a discussion guide, 11 employee handbooks, and a poster entitled “CSA Carrier Scoring: An Overview.” www.jjkeller.com/33712
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he Hutch 9800 Series of a range of widths and body rail heavy-duty trailer slider lengths. systems offers a According to multitude of Hutchens, benoptions and efits of the 9800 models to suit Series include most needs, full-length slider according to pads made from Hutchens IndusUHMW material; The 9800 is available in a range of symmetrical crosstries. The company widths and body rail lengths. members for more offers eight models uniform stress distriin the line, fitting the requirements bution; side rails made from highfor a standard 49 in. tandem axle or strength, low-alloy steel; “slot welda widespread axle application. With ing” that keeps the edges of the side subframe heights from 8.5 to 10.5 in. rails and crossmembers weld-free; deep, the system provides a wide vapre-punched holes for easy air line riety of mounting heights and weight access; and spring loaded, forged 15/8 capacities up to 25,000 lbs. per axle in. lock pins to ensure secure slider when used with the Hutch 9700 Seplacement. ries suspension. High-strength hold down clips Each model comes standard with front and rear help ensure slider the EZ-Pull pin release system with retention and control during repoan optional Hutch P3 air-actuated sitioning. system available. The models cover www.hutch-susp.com
Regional, long-haul drive tire
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new regional and long-haul drive tire designed for optimum performance on tandem axle drive tractors provides improved fuel efficiency without sacrificing removal mileage, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Group said. The FD695 Plus Firestone-branded tire has a 26/32-in. original tread depth and improved wear, thanks to its cap/base tread compounding design, Bridgestone said. Continuous shoulder ribs distribute weight and torque evenly to fight irregular wear, and they are coupled to an ag-
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It’s not often that the federal government can be credited with a good idea, but a recent conversation with a friend of mine who is a truck driver leads me to believe that Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) has already made a difference. Jim is a great guy with a huge heart—a company driver in every sense of the word. He is often asked to work on Saturday after putting in a full week and told me he regularly one for the CSA is helping “took team” by exceeding hours of service empower drivers to his to get a piece of back stay within the law equipment home or make a Saturday delivery. The same could be said for looking the other way when it came to marginal tires and other inspection items. As we talked, Jim told me about the times that he used to pull a trailer when the tread was a little thin on one of the tires. He didn’t want to make trouble and appreciated his paycheck every week, so he wouldn’t be the one to make waves. But everything is different with CSA, so he’s (finally) standing up for himself and refusing to hook up to a trailer with an out-of-service condition. Jim kept talking about a dispatcher who loves to threaten drivers with less work if they don’t play ball with hours of service. Being the genuine nice guy that he is, he told me he would usually cave in because helping out Mr. “X” was a good move with the bosses. Now that CSA is in place and there is more enforcement on the highway, Jim said he wasn’t going to take the chance and risk becoming a target for roadside inspections. The dispatcher hasn’t stopped the high-pressure tactics to bend the rules now and then, but Jim has definitely stopped listening. One only needs to look at the motor coach industry,
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where recent strike force inspections resulted in 289 unsafe buses or drivers being removed from roadways to answer any questions regarding the federal government’s position on safety. If statistics reveal that a particular segment of the trucking industry is in need of enforcement, then it is going to come quickly and unannounced. In its own version of “shock and awe,” the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) worked with state and local authorities to conduct 2,782 surprise inspections in less than two weeks. Another tool in the FMCSA tool box is a full safety compliance review, and 95 were initiated on commercial passenger bus companies at the same time. I’m sure they knew that increased attention would be inevitable, but I doubt they expected a full-court press like that. Tires are definitely a high priority item, so fleets must remember that federal limits regarding minimum tread depth are measured at any spot in any major tread groove. If one rib or tread block is irregularly worn to the point where it is below 4/32 or 2/32 in., then a violation will exist. Of course, most irregular treadwear patterns are caused by improper inflation pressure, so drivers should be properly equipped to gauge-check every tire prior to each trip. And if fleets are going to spend the money on quality air gauges and expect drivers to use them, then inflate-through valve caps are a must. Everyone must work together under CSA because it’s obvious that the new system appears to be working on different levels. I recently had a conversation with Jim at a Little League baseball game on a Saturday. It took only 10 minutes for me to realize that CSA is having an impact. He won’t be missing as many games. AT
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With an ever-increasing number of regulations limiting idling, and fleets wanting to cut fuel costs, there has never been more focus on auxiliary power units than there is today. The units can save fleets money and create comfortable cab environments to help with driver retention. And with today’s newer systems, longer run-times and more consistent cab temperature are just two of the benefits. Espar Products was the first company to have its anti-idling truck heating products certified by the California Air Resources Board, according to John Dennehy, vice president of marketing & communications. The Airtronic line, which includes the D2 bunk heater and the Airtronic D4 and D5, use forced hot air and produce between 7,500 and 41,000 Btu/hr. All are CARB-certified, as is the company’s Hydronic 5 engine preheater. The Hydronic line, including the Hydronic 5, offers between 3,700 and 120,000 Btu/hr. It eliminates engine idling for cab warm-up, maintains temperatures, and provides rapid window defrosting capabilities by circulating the engine coolant for faster heat transfer. “Our customers want compact, easy to maintain and service heating systems that do more than just heat. They want systems that can heat fuel [and also] hydraulics; integrated heating systems with electrically powered air-conditioning systems; and also APUs and gensets,” Dennehy adds. The company’s products are available as OE-installed options, and these include Espar heaters that use 12- or 24-volt battery systems, and gasoline or diesel as an onboard fuel with sealed combustion chambers to create heat. Customers are asking for “a complete solution to the idling dilemma,” says Bill Gordon, vice president-aftermarket & Nite sales for Bergstrom. “Bergstrom was the first to offer a battery-operated system. The batterybased Nite system is CARB-approved, and available [through] both the aftermarket and factory-installed through Navistar, Freightliner and Peterbilt.” According to Gordon, the use of more efficient
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components has i n c re a s e d b ot h Btu capacity and run-time for Bergs t r o m’s u n i t s . “Buyers must be aware of how Btus are calculated, as many in this industry do not use TMC or any standard Btu calculation,” Gordon cautions. Carrier’s APU provides heating, “Often the Btus are highly inflated.” cooling, and hotel loads. Bergstrom’s products include both sleeper and day cab AC units, batteries, fuel-fired heaters, inverters, chargers, and shorepower kits. “We try to identify technologies that will be in use in five or ten years, not just react to what othFOR MORE INFORMATION, ers are doing today,” VISIT THESE WEB SITES: Gordon adds. “Fleets generally BERGSTROM INC. choose APUs for fuel www.bergstrominc.com savings and idle reduction,” says Dean CARRIER TRANSCOLD J. Lande, managerwww.trucktrailer.carrier.com business development for Carrier Transicold. CENTRAMATIC “Some APUs provide www.centramatic.com additional solutions. For example, CarESPAR PRODUCTS, INC. rier Transicold’s APU www.espar.com provides both heating and cooling, and covGLACIER BAY TECHNOLOGY ers hotel loads in the www.climacab.com sleeper.” Truck engine warmTHERMO KING ing, battery charging www.thermoking.com/tripac capabilities, and shorepower connectivity are XANTREX TECHNOLOGY included, he says. www.xantrex.com For fleets in warmer
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climates, the APU must provide at least eight hours of continuous cooling. To improve comfort, Carrier Transicold’s diesel-powered APU was recently upgraded to provide 12,000 Btus of cooling, 20% greater capacity than previous models.
eliminate over 17 tons of carbon dioxide over an average truck idling 2,000 hours per year. “Our customers [want] a reliable APU to help them increase uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and increase driver retention,” says Paul Barbaro, product manager-APU, for Thermo King. “[And] they want NEEDED SUPPORT an APU that is very fuel-efficient Fleets also want technical support to help meet their need to increase no matter where the unit goes, Lande energy, operational efficiency and says. “Choose manufacturers that prosustainability.” vide nationwide service support. If an Through its extensive service and APU needs service while on the road, Nite Phoenix offers up to 10 hours dealer networks, Thermo King is helpyou don’t want your driver in a situation of run-time. ing meet those requirements with its where there are no service centers for TriPac and TriPac E APUs. The commiles,” he explains. pany says its TriPac E uses an NXT dry cell battery, Centramatic offers an APU/HVAC split system that which offers 30% more run-time than a standard wet is a stand-alone unit with its own cooling system. It can cell battery, with an operating range of -40 to 180 deg. serve as a backup of the truck’s alternator and factoryF. The unit can save a fleet over $7,000 a year in fuel installed HVAC system should a failure occur, says over a vehicle idling 2,500 hours with a fuel price of $3/ Mike Hagar, director of sales & marketing. gal., Thermo King says. “Centramatic spent two years doing research and Power inverters and inverter/charger combinatesting to develop the highest-quality unit available and tion units can be used as stand-alone products or in [with] ease of service,” Hagar says. conjunction with an APU to power such things as enThe unit includes auto start, 60 amp 12-volt power tertainment systems, microwaves, or coffee makers. supply and low oil pressure, or high-water temperature Xantrex Technology USA, which produces the Prowatt shutdowns. The HVAC includes a fully programmable SW series of compact and lightweight inverters, is foclimate control and digital thermostat. cused on developing low-cost, high-efficiency units. “Fleet managers are under extreme pressure to mainELECTRIC OPTIONS tain profitability in the wake of escalating fuel prices At Glacier Bay Technology, the extension of battery and a tough economy,” says David Norman, director life through the tight controlling of the charging pattern of marketing & strategy. “We have learned from our is helping its ClimaCab electric APU provide 10 hours partner fleets and APU manufacturers about the need of temperature control while cutting fuel costs. for low-cost, high-efficiency power inverters that meet “Our customers are asking for the maximum amount UL458, a safety and quality standard recommended by of idle percentage reduction and diesel fuel cost savings ... TMC and SAE.” they can get by using our all-electric APU,” says CEO The Prowatt SW uses pure sine wave output, and Derek Kaufman. “They also want to avoid additional the Pro series offers a modified sine wave output and a maintenance costs if possible. By maximizing the efbuilt-in transfer switch. ficiency of the energy draw, we can provide more than “Drivers diagnosed with sleep apnea must use the 10 hours of sleeper bunk climate control using a fourcorrect inverter, preferably a pure sine wave unit and battery system.” According to the company, ClimaCab installed at the OEM level, to operate a CPAP, the mausers can save as much as $4,800 per truck per year and chine used to treat their disorder,” Norman notes.
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Expansion without a plan will put you on the road to failure
reight volumes are rising and America needs more trucks—now! This call is being heard in many sectors of the trucking industry as the economic recovery gains a good foothold. Many small carriers are asking, “Should I expand? Should I be putting more trucks on the road?” At first look, it seems to be a nobrainer. “If they need trucks, and I add trucks, I’ll increase profits and make more money!” Whoa! Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There are a lot of things to consider before expanding, including the impact of additional debt, higher cash flow, and adding personnel, both in terms of drivers and the office people to manage them. So what steps are needed to see whether expansion is right for your carrier? Expansion must satisfy an immediate need. The first step in
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BY TIM BRADY, BUSINESS EDITOR
determining whether to add trucks is to look at the need in regard to your current shipper base. Expansion based on a shipper or broker you have an established business relationship with is far smarter than risking the expense with an untried or new relationship. Next, you need to research the sustainability of this new freight hauling opportunity. How long does the customer expect these additional loads to last? Does he have signed contracts from his customer(s) to move this amount of freight? What is the frequency of the loads? Are these new loads traveling in already-established freight lanes, or do you need to find return freight? Is this going to be a flash-in-the-pan customer, or will it develop into a long-term freight hauling contract?
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Will the shipper or broker be willing to pay a fair hauling rate? The second step is to be sure you have a hauling contract that creates a profit for you on every round trip your trucks make. Will the shipper agree to necessary increases due to rising fuel prices? Where will this customer’s loads land within your hauling rate range? It’s easier to work with an established customer, as both of you are familiar with one another’s operations and methods. Be fiscally responsible with your money. Make sure your bookkeeping is up-to-date. Have an established budget for your current operation so you have the foundation for the projected budget to be used in adding additional equipment. Expansion devours lots of cash, so having tight cost-control measures already in place with a balanced budget will assist in controlling this cash-eating monster. The bottom line is not to start any expansion
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without a clear picture of where your company is financially, and have very tight control of how your money is spent. Cash flow is king during expansion. Tis means you should have a very defined accounts receivable policy that gets you paid on outstanding invoices as soon as possible. One area that gets hit the hardest during the time a carrier is adding equipment is the money used to operate on a day-to-day basis. In most cases, this ‘day-to-day money’ must cover equipment payments, licensing, hiring and paying drivers and office staff, paying truck insurance, plus the daily operational costs of running that truck. Ten, added to this, most accounts take 30 to 60 days to pay an invoice. Te entire company is running on a negative cash flow. It’s imperative you have enough cash in reserve to sustain your operation for 90 to 120 days. If not, this is when you engage a freight factoring company to purchase your freight invoices; this way you can receive the needed cash within 24 hours after delivery of each load. Many seemingly strong, established motor carriers have failed during expansion due to a lack of positive cash flow.
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pickup truck to and from the office. As I walked up the driveway to the house, I came across the pickup truck parked in the driveway with two legs sticking out from under the front of the truck; obviously, someone working on the truck. I asked if he knew where I could find the lady of the house. As the man rolled out from under the truck, he picked up a rag to wipe the oil off his hands and apologized for not shaking my hand. Ten he answered, “She’s not here, but can Mr. Walton help you?” “Yes. Where might I find him?” “Tat would be me.” Not only did this billionaire drive himself to and from work, he also performed preventive maintenance on his vehicle. Walton practiced what he preached. Frugality and careful money management helped him grow Wal-Mart into the world’s largest retailer. Frugality and careful money management could help you grow your trucking company to be the world’s largest motor carrier someday. AT Contact Tim Brady at tbrady@writeuptheroad.com or call 731-749-8567. Join Brady in the Trucking Business Community at www.truckersu.com.
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A change is occuring as automated and automatic transmissions become more popular
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here’s been a steady shift among truckers over the last several years to automated and now even fully automatic transmissions for their heavy trucks, and while manuals still maintain market supremacy with an iron fist, their grip is slowly loosening. The reason for the slippage is simple: more and more of the new blood entering the driver ranks never learned to drive a stick shift-equipped car, much less a truck. That leaves companies facing a dilemma of sorts. Do they hang on to manual transmissions, possibly increasing driver-training costs while suffering fuel economy losses and excessive wear-and-tear due to driver inexperience? Or do they jettison the manual in favor of more expensive automated manual transmissions (AMTs), or even fully automatic models, making it easier for a wider range of driver candidates to quickly learn how to efficiently and safely operate a heavy truck?
SALES SHIFTING UPWARD From where Shane Groner sits, truckers are increasingly starting to favor the second option. As product planning manager for the NAFTA region at Eaton Corp., Groner says that while sales of AMTs, which are essentially manual transmissions that are electronically controlled, and automatic transmissions, which utilize a torque converter, won’t overtake those of their manual brethren within the next five years, they’ll definitely rise to dominate the market within the next 10 to 15 years.
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“If you think back 20 to 30 years ago, many people learned to drive with a manual transmission in their family vehicle,” adds Lou Gilbert, Allison’s director of North American market development. “Now, if you would like to purchase a passenger car with a manual transmission, it is an exception or special order. Today, the passenger car market in North America is nearly exclusively fully automatic transmission based.” He says the trucking industry is following this trend as well…but by about 30 years. “A significant portion of the straight truck and vocational segments are trending toward fully automatic transmissions,” Gilbert notes. “This trend may be the result of the automobile industry not producing many manually equipped vehicles, ultimately reducing the opportunity for drivers to learn the concept of manual shifting. This could also be a contributor to the driver shortage. In either case, it pushes fleet managers to explore easy-to-drive transmission options to attract and retain drivers.” Right now, Groner explains that it’s the cost premium holding many companies back from making the shift to AMTs and full automatic units, noting that an AMT can cost about $2,000 more than a comparable manual 10-spd. transmission. Yet many are also beginning to realize that AMTs—and their fully automatic brethren as well—can save big bucks over their operating life in a variety of ways, offsetting that extra upfront cost. “The big value driver is fuel economy,” Groner explains. “For example, the software controlling our UltraShift Plus AMT makes every
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shift just like ones made by the very best drivers in a given fleet, meaning that every truck, not just the ones driven by the most skilled drivers, now has the opportunity to maximize fuel economy.”
INTEGRATION IS KEY Truck makers themselves are applying this very same logic in terms of how they integrate their own AMT products with their own engines and chassis to create a total system to deliver an improved baseline for fuel economy gains. “Each engine manufacturer and each engine within each family has a differing fuel-mapping strategy, and this highly guarded proprietary data is not shared completely outside of that engine manufacturer,” explains David McKenna, director of powertrain sales & marketing for Mack Trucks. “Think of this as the recipe for Coca-Cola, you may have an idea, but you simply are not going to get it all. As such, mixed vendor combinations of chassis, engines and transmissions are at a technical and performance disadvantage because the transmission only receives select data,” he says. So anytime an OEM can get 100% data exchange between all of those components, the ability to manage performance is exponentially increased, including the opportunity to achieve significant fuel-economy gains, McKenna notes. That’s one reason why production of Mack’s mDrive AMT, which is called the I-Shift by its brother company Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA), is being shifted to the U.S. starting in the third quarter of 2012.
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cover story Both Mack’s and VTNA’s respective in-house AMTs are built by their parent company, AB Volvo, in Koping, Sweden, right now, but production will shift to Volvo’s powertrain factory in Hagerstown, MD, with the help of $7 million worth of new investments. McKenna says that after Mack introduced the mDrive in the first quarter of 2010, it quickly sold out of the 500 units available, mainly because customers could gain up to 1.5% worth of improved fuel efficiency by automating gear shifting. “The vehicle, engine and transmission share all available data all the time. We can manage shift points based on mass, skip shift as required and even use the transmission to support engine brake performance by forcing a downshift maintaining higher engine rpm,” McKenna says in detailing how an AMT like the mDrive can help truckers improve truck performance. “Based upon the vehicle weight/ mass, the transmission and engine ECU can even determine which gear to start in,” he adds.
CONSTANT POWER McKenna also notes that using an AMT also ups the opportunity to revisit what he calls a “new/old concept” of providing constant engine power at extremely low cruise rpm. “We actually adopted this concept in 1967 with the Maxidyne engine profile that provided a lot of torque at low engine speeds and constant horsepower from the mid range,” he explains. “With the incredible advancements in air, fuel and combustion management, we can take this idea down to a whole new level, and we may be able to look again at simpler transmissions of 5 and 6 spd. via this path.” These are just some of the advances AMTs can offer truck operators across the board. For instance, Eaton’s
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Automatic and automated transmissions can improve fuel economy, reducing the price truckers pay at the pump to fill their vehicles. UltraShift Plus transmissions—both overdrive and direct-drive models— feature a new self-adjusting electronic clutch actuator for fast, smooth engagements that reduce wear and tear on the transmission components, he says. Thus no more missing gears and burning out clutches by rookie drivers just learning the ropes. Eaton’s Groner adds that intelligent shift selection software employs grade sensing, weight computation and driver throttle commands to make shift decisions for efficient, safe and profitable vehicle performance. Other benefits include: ❑ A hill start aid feature to prevent rolling while on steep grades and allowing for a controlled launch. ❑ Automatic, manual and lowmode selections offering control options to the driver. ❑ A creep feature for significantly improved maneuverability with continuous low-speed control. ❑ Six- and eight-bolt, as well as thru-shaft power take off (PTO) capabilities. ❑ An oil level sight glass to easily check fluid levels. Automatic transmissions are stepping up their game, too, offering their
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own set of benefits. “We believe our new TC10 TS automatic for Class 8 tractors will be easier to drive, more capable, more reliable and more profitable for fleets,” says Andy Osterholzer, a member of Allison Transmission’s North American marketing team.
STARTING ANEW Introduced at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show, Allison’s TC10 is designed to offer what Osterholzer calls “a new approach” to Class 8 tractor transmissions. The TC10 is an entirely new design of an automatic transmission, he explains, possessing a twin countershaft gearbox and full-power shifts via wet clutches and a torque converter. It is scheduled to appear on the truck market in the fourth quarter of 2012, Osterholzer says. “The synergy between these components generates benefits and value for our end users,” Osterholzer notes. “Because of the narrow gear steps and full-power shifts, the TC10 will offer superior acceleration, higher productivity, increased fuel efficiency, reduced operating costs, less driveline shock and smoother shift-
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cover story brethren do the same? Eaton believes so and is putting its money where its mouth is, so to speak. The company recently added extended protection plans for all makes and models of its UltraShift Plus transmissions in a variety of applications including standard, linehaul and severe service. Warranty coverage now can cover up to five years or 750,000 mi.
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Navigating hills is less of a problem with an automatic or automated transmission. ing relative to both manual transmissions and AMTs.” The company adds that the TC10 design concept is ideal for distribution applications where a tractortrailer splits its work cycle between city and highway conditions. Such “full-power shifts” bring productivity and fuel efficiency to stop-andgo portions of a route, while the 10-spead-countershaft architecture offers fuel economy while cruising, Osterholzer says. “Initial in-vehicle demonstration tests have allowed us to document some very nice gains in fuel economy and we achieved increases in a vehicles miles-per-workday,” Allison’s Gilbert adds. “Our testing has shown this new transmission offers better fuel economy than an automated manual in the targeted duty cycle markets for which it was developed.”
THE FUEL GAME Osterholzer notes that the main driver behind Allison’s entry into the Class 8 segment is fuel economy. “The priority varies by vocation, but it would be difficult to imagine any fleet not interested in saving fuel, relative to its own operating characteristics,”
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he points out. “High mileage/low specialization applications will value fuel economy more than applications where performance and reliability are absolutely critical.” However, he stresses that recent third-party survey results have confirmed that fuel economy is secondary to reliability and durability for all applications. “If the truck is inoperable due to maintenance because it breaks down during operation or it gets stuck in the mud, then fuel economy is not the issue,” Osterholzer explains. “Losing a customer because they can’t deliver their service is a much higher concern for most operators. That said, we continue to look at ways to enhance fuel economy, just as we are always looking at ways to improve our product in other aspects.” Yet what’s really critical for used truck owners when it comes to both AMTs and full-automatic transmissions is warranty coverage and service support. Manual transmissions have a long history demonstrating their ability to handle the punishment dished out by numerous trucking vocations year in and year out. The question is can their AMT and fully automatic
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“Now, for a small price, our customers have the option to safeguard themselves from expensive repairs and extend the fuel-saving, safety and performance features of UltraShift Plus for an additional one or two years,” notes Richard Muth, programs manager for Eaton. “The plans are also fully transferable, which will easily enhance the resale value of the vehicle investment.” Muth adds that the protection may be purchased through any truck dealer, included in the cost of financing a new truck, or purchased online at Roadranger.com. Plans can also be purchased within the first three years of ownership, he points out. Allison has a similar support program in place as well, says Osterholzer. “We have 1,100-plus service outlets that are able to perform different levels of service on our product,” he explains. “An owner considering a used truck may want to visit an Allison service outlet to get a ‘TransHealth’ report on their transmission. This will tell them the current status of transmission clutches and give them a summary of diagnostic trouble codes. Allison ReTran brand remanufactured transmissions come with a twoyear warranty and third year extended transmission coverage is available on the ReTran product when used in refuse applications. Extended warranties, Osterholzer notes, cannot be purchased after the first year of vehicle in-service date. AT
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Moving safely Graebel focuses on communication as key to improving driver behavior
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For Graebel Companies, mandating driver safety was not enough to ensure its fleet of drivers operated safely. There had to be a better way. “Fleet safety improves when individuals buy into the idea,” says Robert Shofstall, safety director at Graebel Companies. “Policies mandating behavior can be written, but a ‘you will comply’ approach is usually ineffective.” Founded over 60 years ago, Aurora, CO-based Graebel provides domestic and international moving and storage services. In the U.S., the company operates almost 1,200 trailers and employs the services of nearly 1,000 independent drivers. Growing up, Shofstall learned the business from a father who drove moving trucks and has worked for Graebel since 1994. The company’s safety record was a top concern for him when the former driver joined the safety department in 2005. In 2008, he became safety director. “We looked at all types of violations that were causing poor safety scores,” he says, “and began to address them by talking to drivers, providing training and establishing practices that help reduce violations.” These efforts have paid off at Graebel, culminating in a series of annual awards from the American
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Moving & Storage Assn. (AMSA). In March of this year, Graebel won the association’s 2010 Fleet Safety Improvement Award for demonstrating the best two-year improvement in its accident rate. In 2009, Graebel was honored by AMSA with its Safety Initiative Award for “implementing a comprehensive safety control policy designed to eliminate driver and vehicle violations discovered during DOT roadside inspections, and improve its overall safety program, which includes a reduction in accidents.” In the last two years, Graebel has also had two drivers receive AMSA Super Van Operator Awards in the Rookie of the Year category.
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Strict driver qualification and training requirements contribute to safety at Graebel. “All drivers are required to attend a three-day training class, which covers not only safety but also claims prevention, customer service and paperwork compliance,” Shofstall explains. “In addition, drivers must complete this training every five years, and we use online training and safety training articles to keep everyone up to speed.” Graebel monitors driving habits through outside vendor Is My Driv-
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ing Safe. The company’s monitors report to the safety department on driver speed; following distance; and lane, turn signal, and seat belt use. The department follows up on every report, which can include video, and audits the driver’s log against the date, time and location of the report. “When a driver violates a policy, we follow up with a conversation explaining the problem and the corrective action that needs to be taken,” Shofstall explains. “A violation can mean attendance at a defensive driving course, or even a suspension. “While drivers who can’t measure up are out of the game,” Shofstall adds, “we are just as quick to reward them for doing things properly and safely.” Shofstall credits much of Graebel’s success in improving the fleet’s safety record to the emphasis the carrier places on communicating with drivers. By all accounts he’s in regular contact with every driver, including all new hires. “All of our initiatives are focused on making measurable improvements in the number of vehicles involved in crashes and the number of violations, leading to a steady improvement in our safety scores,” Shofstall says. “By taking the time to listen and talk, we can help drivers adopt behaviors that continually improve safety.”
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1984 AM General M936 6x6 Wrecker, Cummins NHC-250, Allison Auto. Trans., 45K Rear Mounted Drag Winch, 20K Frt. Mounted Winch, 20K Hyd. Rotating Crane, Extendable 10’ to 18’............... $17,500
1994 Ford L9000 w/Texoma TX245 Crane, 45’ Boom, Daul Controls, Outriggers, Diff Lock, Air Ride Driver and Pass Seat, Auto. Trans., CAT 3176, 175,000 Miles .......................$17,500
1998 Freightliner FLD, Cummins M-11 330 hp, 10-spd., Air Slide.....$12,500
1995 Talbert 50 Ton Lowboy, 48’x102”, 3 Axle, 24’ Well, Outriggers, Self Contained Pony Motor ..........$25,000 1996 Trail King 50 Ton Also Available ..............................................$28,500
HD Dual Steer Dolly, (2) Available, Self Contained Honda Power Unit, Dual Steering, Power Tower, Wireless Remote Control, 17.5 Alum. Wheels ... ........................................$65,000 ea.
1997 Kalyn Siebert 55 Ton Includes Single Axle Stinger, Alum. Wheels, 48’x102”, 25’ Well, 24” Deck HT, 80% Rubber & Brakes...................$42,500
2001 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck, 5.7 Liter Gas, Auto. Trans., 14’ Van Body, 35’ Bucket Reach.......................... $9,500
1996 International 2674 T/A Tractor, 137,500 Miles, Cummins M11 350 hp, Fuller 9-spd., Hendrickson Susp., 166” W.B., Airslide 5th Wheel ........$12,000
2000 Komatsu Forklift, Model RR275X12CAR/PO, Max Lift 82”.......... $4,500
1996 Doonan Step Deck w/Loader & Scrap Bins, 49’x102”, Air Ride, Serco 7000 Loader w/Outriggers....$17,000
New 2010 LBC Tri-Axle Rail Trailer, 47’, All Alum. Wheels, Front And Rear Lift Axles, 30K Axles, L.E.D. Lights, Empty Weight 11,440#.. ................................ ...................... $42,000 Includes F.E.T.
1999 International 2674 Lube Truck, 120,000 Miles, 8LL, Air Ride, 22’ Body, 1,750 Gal. Diesel Tank, 220 Gal. EVAC Tank, 2 Cyl. Air Comp. w/Hoses & Hose Reels..........$60,000
2009 Fontaine Double Drop Stretch, 48’x102”, 28’ 6” In Well Closed, 51’ In Well Stretched, Mechanical Detatch, Includes 3rd Flip Axle ...........$60,000
New 2010 LBC 3-Axle Bunk Trailer, 47’, All Alum. Wheels, Front And Rear Lift Axles, 30K Axles, L.E.D. Lights ..... ....................$47,000 Includes F.E.T.
1998 Ford Louisville, CAT 300 hp, 242,000 Miles, 8LL, Hendrickson Susp., 18K Steer Axle, 40K Rears, Dbl. Lockers National 400A 20,000# Crane, 46’ Boom, Dual Outriggers, Hyd. Hose Reel, Air Hose Reel, Power Inverter .. $24,500
Military M916 6x6 Winch Truck, Cummins 400 hp, Auto. Trans., Hendrickson Susp., 11R24.5 Tires, 45K Rear Mounted Drag Winch, 22 GPM Wet Kit .........................................$17,500
(2) 1993 AM General M35A3 6x6, CAT 3116 170 hp, Allison Auto. Trans., Soft Top Over Cargo Bed, Tire Inflation System, Spare Tire ...............$12,500
1995 International 9200 T/A 16’ Flat Bed, 560,700 Miles, 217” W.B., Detroit 60 Series, 10-spd., 22.5 Wheels, 60% to 80%, Pintle Hitch w/Elec. & Air ...... ..............................................$10,500
1999 Teledyne Piggy Back Fork Truck, Model E2-3TRX w/SR2-25-9 Fork Attachement, Side Shift, 5,500# Cap., Hyd. Drive Wheels................... $8,000
1990 GMC C-70 w/Knuckle Boom, 131,000 Miles, 8.2L Diesel, 6-spd., 28,000# GVWR, IMT 425LH Knuckle Boom, 4,200# Cap., 21’ Working Ht., 2 Sec Hyd. Boom, 3rd Pull Out, Winch, 2 Outriggers..... $6,500
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1996 Volvo, Detroit 470 hp, 1999 Western Star, 3406, 1996 Freightliner FL80, CAT 1988 Kenworth W900, 3406B Fuller 13-spd., Eaton Rears .... 18-spd., Drop Axle .................. 3126, 6610 Fuller ..................... 425 hp, Fuller Trans., Eaton ...............................Parting Out .............................. Parting Out ...............................Parting Out Rears .....................Parting Out
1988 Mack RW700, Mack 1981 Kenworth W900A, BC3 E-9, Fuller 13-spd., Reliance 400, RTLO16718, SSHD ....... Transfer Set w/Trailer ........... ........................... Parting Out ........................... Parting Out
Several Sets of Eaton 2-spd. SQ100’s w/Many Ratios.
1987 Freightliner, 16’ Pioneer Western Star Logger, BC3 D u m p B o x , D r o p A x l e , 400, 13-spd., 2-spd. Eatons Cummins 6-Cyl ..................... ........................... Parting Out ........................... Parting Out
2001 Freightliner Columbia, 60 Series Detroit, Fuller Trans., 404 Eaton.................. ........................... Parting Out
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2012 Great Dane P101, 53’x102”x13’6”, Air Ride, Swing Doors, Wood Floor, 22.5LP Tires.
2010 East Genesis End Dump, 32’x102”, Aluminum Box, Air Fixed Susp., Steel Frame Tri-Axle.
2006 Great Dane, 53’x102”x13’6”, Carrier Ultima XTC Reefer, Air Ride, 2-spd. Landing Gear.
2012 Great Dane Super Seal Refrigerated Van, Airslide, Standard LED Lights, Stainless Quilted Doors, Stainless Front Radius Panels, Air Assist Pin Pull On Slider.
1997 Travis End Dump, 26’x96”x60”, Air Ride, Tri-Axle, Body Liner.
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ALLISON TRANSMISSIONS
6-71 (238 hp) .................................$1,300 6-71-T ............................................$1,850 6V-71 .............................................$2,250 6V-53 .............................................$2,350 4-71 ...............................................$2,550 3-53 ...............................................$1,950 4-53 ...............................................$2,750 8.2 ..................................................$1,950 8.2-T ..............................................$2,200 12V-71 ...........................................$4,950 12V 149TT, (850 hp) ....................$13,500 16V-71 ...........................................$6,500 16V-92-TT....................................$18,500 FORD 7.8 ........................................From $2,500 6.6, 6 cly. .......................................$1,950 INT’L. DIESELS DT 466 ...........................................$2,450 DT 466 NGD ..................................$2,750 DT 466-E .............................From $2,950 DT 360 ...........................................$2,200 DT 530 ...........................................$3,950 7.3 ........................................From $1,250 T444E ..................................From $1,950 9.0L, V8..........................................$2,000 ISUZU 4BD ................................................$2,500 4BG ................................................$2,750 4HE ................................................$2,950 6BD ................................................$3,500 6HE ................................................$4,500 JOHN DEERE 4-239 (NTA) ...................................$2,500 3-179 .............................................$1,750 4-239T ...........................................$2,750 4-276T ...........................................$2,950 4039T .............................................$2,950 4045 ...............................................$3,250 6D59T ............................................$4,300 MACK ENGINES 350E...............................................$3,950 427E...............................................$4,950 460E...............................................$5,950 673-C-250 HP ...............................$2,500 T675-237 hp ..................................$2,500 T676-300 hp ..................................$3,000 EM6- 300 hp, 2V ........................... $2,950 EM6/7-300 hp, 4V .........................$3,500 MS-200 ..........................................$1,500 MS-300 ..........................................$2,750 865 & 866 V-8 ................................$2,950 MERCEDES MBE 906 ............................. From $3,950 OM460 .................................From $4,750 PERKINS 4-108 .............................................$1,500 4-236 .............................................$2,200 1006-T ...........................................$3,250 1104C-44T (New) (99HP)..............$4,500 VOLVO VED7 ..............................................$2,500 VED12 ..................................From $3,500 TD 121 ...........................................$3,700
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Container Loads $50 each (220 tires)
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3560, 3060.....................$1,950
Select PLUS 310 HP ......$3,500 Select 300 HP .................$2,950
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MT 653, MT 643...............$750
HT 740 ...........................$1,450
International 4000 Series Hoods & Fenders
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AT 545 ..............................$450
4560, 4060.....................$3,300
NEW BRADEN 45,000 LB. HYDRAULIC WINCHES
COMPLETE & TESTED 300 HP.............................$2,950 260-280 HP .....................$2,750 240-250 HP .....................$2,350
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– ENGINES – (Takeouts, Priced Outright) ISX-435 HP ....................... $8,000 ISC-225 HP ....................... $3,500 C15-475 HP..................... $10,000 3126-210 HP ..................... $3,500 3406E-550 HP ................... $7,500 S60-515 HP ..................... $12,500 S60-430 HP ....................... $7,500 E7-460 HP ......................... $7,500 VED12-465 HP .................. $5,000 DT466E-245 HP ................ $5,500
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– SUSPENSIONS – (Less Drop-Ins)
– TRANSMISSIONS – (Inspected Takeouts)
RT40-145 Frt.................$1,000 Exch. RT40-145 Rear ................$500 Exch. SQ100/SQHP Frt. .........$1,150 Exch. SQ100/SQHP Rear..........$750 Exch. SQHD Frt. .....................$1,000 Exch. SQHD Rear ......................$550 Exch. DS404 ...........................$1,250 Exch. RS404 ..............................$650 Exch. DS400/402 ....................$1,150 Exch. RS400/402 .......................$650 Exch. Medium Duty 1 & 2-spd. Eaton, Rockwell, Spicer ............... P.O.R. R170 ............................$350 Outright
Kenworth Air Glide 200, On DS404 Housings ............................. $2,000 Kenworth 8-Bag, On DS402 Housings ............................. $1,500 Freightliner Air, On DS404 Housings ............................................. $1,500 Freightliner Air, On RT40-145 Housings ............................. $1,250 Peterbilt Air Leaf, On SQ100 Housings ............................. $1,500 International Air, On SQ100 Housings ............................. $1,000 4-Spring Suspensions ....................... .......................................$500-$750
RTLO18718B ............... $3,750 Exch. RTLO16713A ............... $3,000 Exch. RT/RTO14615 .............. $1,750 Exch. RTO14613 .................... $1,650 Exch. RTO12513 .................... $1,250 Exch. RTX14710 .................... $1,500 Exch. RTO14609 .................... $1,250 Exch. RT14609.......................... $850 Exch. RTX12609 .................... $1,000 Exch. RT12609.......................... $850 Exch. Clark, Spicer, Muncie, New Process, Allison ..................... P.O.R.
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1998 Peterbilt 379EXHD, Series 60, RTLO16713A, DS404 on Low Air Leaf, Hendrickson Lift Axle, Stk. #TL45.
1969 Kenworth W900A, 8V71T, RT11609A w/1241C Auxillery, SSHD on Hendrickson 3 Pad, Stk. #TL70.
2003 Freightliner CL120, N14, FRO16210C, RT40-145 on Air Ride, Stk. #TL98.
1978 Ford LT9000, NTC400BC1, RTO14613, DT402 on Hendrickson Spring, Stk. #TM92.
(10) 1999 International AmTran's, T444E, AT, 66 and 72 Pass., Approx. 100-120K Miles, $4,800 Ea.
1998 Freightliner FL80, 3126 250 hp, MD3060P Allison, RS21160, 22' Reefer Body, Stk. #TE60.
2005 Freightliner CL120, S60 455 hp, FRO15210C, DS404 on Air Ride, Stk. #TG05.
1978 GMC Brigadier, NTC290, BC1, RTO12513, SQHD on Hendrickson Spring, Stk. #TJ41.
2001 International 9900i, S60, RTLO16913A, RT40-145 on Air Ride, Stk. #TL04.
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2011
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CUMMINS L-10 260HP & 240HP ............................... $2,500 NTC FORMULA 300, BCII ........................ $2,500 NTC 315, BC IV ........................................ $2,500 NTC 350, BC II&IV..................................... $3,000 NTC 350, BC IV w/jakes ........................... $3,000 NTC 400, NC IV ........................................ $3,000 NTC 350, BC III ......................................... $2,500 N-14 ESP..................................................... CALL 5.9 195 HP ............................................... $3,000 8.3 240 HP & 275HP ................................. $4,000 ISX ............................................................. $6,500
DETROIT 4-71 ........................................................... $2,000 6-71 ........................................................... $2,500 8V, ’71 ........................................................ $2,500 60 S 11.1, DD1&2 ...................................... $2,500 60 S 12.7, DD4&5 ...................................... CALL
ISX 2006 EGR, 525 hp, 900K Miles $6,500
MACK EMG, 250 HP ............................................ $3,000 T675, 237 HP ............................................ $2,500 EM6, 300 HP ............................................. $3,000 E7, 400 HP ................................................ $3,500
CAT 3208, 210 HP............................................. $2,500 3208T, 250 HP ........................................... $3,500 3176, 380 HP............................................. $4,500 3406A, 350 HP ......................................... $2,500 3406B, 425 HP .......................................... $3,500 3406-E 455-550HP ..................................... CALL
New wet kits complete with tank $1,800
FORD 7.8, FITS LN .............................................. $3,500 361 CI, GAS................................................. $750 6.6.............................................................. $2,500
Rebuilt Fuller: Rebuilt & Reman Differentials RTX15210C RTO14609A RTLO16913A Eaton: RTLO18918B DS402 $1,000 RTLO20918B RS402 $650 DS404 RS404 Rockwell: RD20 145 RR20 145 Spicer: N400F N400R
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Recond Available
Prices are takeout with exchange. Mack CRD92 Recond $1,800 CRD93 Recond $900
IHC V345 ............................................................. $750 V392 ............................................................ $950 V549 .......................................................... $1,200 DT466, 210 HP ......................................... $2,500 DT466E..................................................... $3,750
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1993 Fruehauf 45 Curtainside, 1977 Peterbilt 352, Cummins SC 45’x102”, 4 Spring Susp., Slide Axle, 350 hp, 80’ Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride, Stk. #70298 ..............................$4,250 Alum. Wheels, 180” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #70316 ............................. $5,500
1994 International 8100, International DT530 300 hp, PS125-9A Trans., Spring Susp., 3.54 Ratio, 148” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #70337 ............................. $8,500
2003 Sterling A9500, Cummins ISM 370 hp, FR13210B Trans., Air Ride Susp., 158” W.B., 2.93 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #70325 ............................ $9,950
2002 Freightliner Century C120, Detroit 12.7 430 hp, 48” Slpr., FRO15210C Trans., Air Ride Susp., 230” W.B., 3.70 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #70318 ........................... $14,500
2000 International 8100, CAT C10 305 hp, RTX13609B Trans., Air Ride Susp., 144” W.B., 4.10 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #70315 ............................. $7,000
2003 International 9400i, CAT C-15 435 hp, 51” Hi Rise Slpr., MO16G10C Trans., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 212” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #70338..............$18,500
2002 Freightliner Century, Detroit Series 60 470 hp, 70” Condo Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 230” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #70341.................. CALL
1994 Kenworth W900B, Detroit Series 60 430 hp, 60” F/T Slpr., RTLO15610B Trans., 8 Bag Air Ride, 3.70 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 260” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #70342 ........................... $12,500
1999 International 9200, Cummins N14 425 hp, PS145-10D Trans., Spring Susp., 2.92 Ratio, 161” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #70344 ............................. $9,950
1997 Freightliner FLD112, Cummins M11 330 hp, RM10135A Trans., Spring Susp., 152” W.B., 3.21 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #70317 ............................. $7,500
1996 International 8100, Cummins M11 370 hp, RM10145A Trans., Air Ride Susp., 148” W.B., 2.93 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #70335 .......................$9,500
1994 International 4900, International DT466 230 hp, 63” Standup Slpr., PS1107A Trans., Air Ride, 4.10 Ratio, 198” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #70346 .......... $5,950
1954 International LD 305 Wrecker, 1994 Ford Aeromax, CAT 3406C 425 Cummins HRBB 180 hp, A/C, P/S, hp, RTO14613 Trans., Hendrickson Stk. #9628 ............................... $9,500 Susp., 246” W.B., 3.91 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #70275 ............................$18,950
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