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As the ﬂeet population ages, truckers debate the value of buying new

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EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 4 More is being learned about “drowsy driving”

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

TIRE RACK ....................................................12 The tire gator myth just won’t go away

SHOP TALK ....................................................18 Changing filters adds up to big savings

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GREEN THOUGHTS

New trucks and amenities Fleet focuses on reducing being rolled out by OEMs environmental impact

SPOTLIGHT ON AN AMERICAN TRUCKER ........28 Leasing is proving to be a success for flatbed fleet

FOCUS ON .....................................................30 Retreads gaining in popularity due to improved performance

READERS’ RIGS ..............................................32 Got what it takes?

AMERICAN TRUCKER MARKETPLACE ............33 Used trucks, trailers, parts & services

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BY SEAN KILCARR

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Drowsy driving

We’ve heard time and again that “drowsy driving” poses a major safety threat to the motoring public. But how big is this threat, really? Well, a report compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this year tried to answer that question by analyzing data from a set of questions about insufficient sleep administered through its Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance New analysis puts System, which the agency uses to poll adults.” data on the face “noninstitutionalized According to the analysis, some 4.2% of drowsy driving reported falling asleep while driving at least one time during the previous 30 days—something that occurred more commonly among adults who reported sleeping six or fewer hours per night or who said they snored or “unintentionally” fell asleep during the day. That’s got a lot of folks worried. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 2.5% of fatal motor vehicle crashes (about 730 in 2009) and 2% of all crashes with nonfatal injuries (about 30,000 in 2009) involved drowsy driving. CDC’s research also indicated men were more likely to report drowsy driving than women (5.3% versus 3.2%) and that drowsy driving prevalence decreased with age, from below 4.9% among adults aged 18–44 years to 1.7% among those aged 65 years or older. At the very least, the agency’s report injects some concrete numbers into the drowsy driving debate. How that will influence federal policy, though, is anyone’s guess. 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

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parts & service

New interior, sleep options

eterbilt Motors Co. has made a number of additions to its product line, including an all-new 80-in. sleeper for the Model 579, a mid-length Model 579, an enhanced 587 interior, and a customized Model 389. The 80-in. sleeper for the Model 579 is the largest in Peterbilt’s history. The fully detachable sleeper was designed for customers requiring fuel efficiency, vehicle quality, and amenities to support operator needs. It features a 42-in. bunk, spacious tower storage cabinets, and LED lighting. Other features include microwave shelf with power outlet, coffee maker cabinet, oversized cup holders, upper side and back wall cabinets, fulllength sleeper access door with optional window, liftable bunk for additional storage, optional mid-height refrigerator, floor-level rollout storage/pantry drawer, and a TV package that includes brackets, power outlets, and shelving to accommodate up to a 22-in. flat panel TV and a DVD player or video game console. The Model 579 is also available with a 72-in. sleeper and a new 44in., low-roof sleeper. The new lightweight 117-in.-BBC version of the Model 579 will be available with the 2013 Paccar MX13 engine this month. It is designed to offer excellent maneuverability and outstanding visibility while maintaining the Model 579’s aerodynamic characteristics. It can be configured as a day cab or with a range of detachable Peterbilt sleepers.

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The 389’s low-roof sleeper is a tribute to truck enthusiasts, Peterbilt said. While the 579 product line was expanded with a new sleeper and mid-length offering, the aerodynamic Model 587 is sporting a new interior. The dash brow has been recontoured and lowered to provide exceptional forward visibility for a wide range of driver height proﬁles, according to the company. In addition, the dash shape has been optimized to bring switches, controls, and storage within easy reach. The customized Model 389 with a 63-in., low-roof sleeper was designed as a “tribute to truck enthusiasts and individuals devoted to customizing Peterbilt’s legendary products.” Exterior features of the customized Model 389 include a stainless steel oval mesh grille and coordinating air cleaner intakes, bright vertical grille bars, polished stainless steel quad tandem rear fenders, 7-in. chromed exhaust stacks, LED auxiliary lighting, chromed steel texas square bumper, extended/dropped stainless steel sun visor, and saddlebag-style auxiliary tool boxes. www.peterbilt.com

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Forecasting freight E

ach hauling segment, each region, and each lane has its own set of circumstances that need to be looked at in order to forecast freight volume. Here are the questions you need to ask: ❑ What’s the current unemployment rate for the area? ❑ What portion of the gross national product does the area contribute? ❑ Is the area in an economic growth or decline? ❑ Any new industry slated to begin operations? ❑ Did any plant closings occur recently? ❑ Are any plant closings expected in the near future? ❑ What were the outbound freight numbers for the past 12 months? ❑ How about inbound freight numbers for the same period? ❑ What’s anticipated in those freight numbers in the next 12 months? Check for the same information for areas and lanes adjacent to your current service area. The answers to these questions will give you a clearer picture of what you can expect in freight volumes and revenues in each sector in the future. Creating a series of models of what could occur, with a plan of action for each possibility, will help you know how to adjust your direction. 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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Drivers front and center D

etroit Diesel Corp. and Western Star have each rolled out new programs specifically for truck drivers. Detroit, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, also decided to celebrate an important milestone for drivers at the same time with the launch of the Million Mile Club, a new ownership community that thanks long-time Detroit engine drivers for their loyalty and trust. Open to U.S. and Canadian ﬂeet owners and drivers with 1 million or more miles on their Detroit engines, members are eligible to receive a variety of perks, including

Drivers with 1 million mi. on their engines can join the Million Mile Club. a baseball hat, coﬀee mug, vehicle badge and more. Members will also receive news and updates from Detroit. Any brand of truck qualifies,

provided the truck is still in operation and has a Detroit engine under its hood. In an effort to further engage customers with its brand, Western Star Trucks has rolled out a driver program entitled Design Our Star Project. The outcome of the project will be the first Western Star show truck to be built from the ground up by popular vote through social media channels. Fans and customers can cast their ﬁrst vote online at www.designourstar.com. Voting will continue through October. www.demanddetroit.com www.westernstartrucks.com

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In-cab fitness F

reightliner Trucks introduced an integrated in-cab exercise and ﬂexibility system dubbed the Freightliner In-Cab Training (FIT) System. Developed in collaboration with Rolling Strong, the new device is designed to provide drivers with full-body strength and conditioning workouts in the comfort of their own cabs. The FIT System features a triplegrip handle that enables users to interchange three bands to change resistance levels. Custom brackets attach easily to existing seat tether and bunk restraint mounting points. “There are several barriers that make it diﬃcult for truck drivers to maintain a healthy lifestyle, mainly irregular work-hours, eating on the road, and sitting for extended periods of time,” said Dr. Josef Loczi, manager of engineering strategy and market intelligence for Daimler Trucks North America. “The FIT System makes it easy for

The FIT system attaches to existing seat tether and bunk restraints. drivers to be proactive about their well-being. The initial response we received was overwhelming. The drivers who tested it appreciated the simplicity and eﬀectiveness of the system.” Truck drivers also have access to health, wellness and nutrition information, and a personal trainer via the FIT Channel on www.RollingStrong.com and through blogs, videos and forums located on the Freightliner Trucks online community. The trainer’s job is to help keep drivers motivated and provide new exercises. www.freightlinertrucks.com

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lliance Truck Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America, introduced a new line of heavy-duty alternators rated for the higher temperatures found in 2007 and 2010 engines. The alternators are engineered of all-new parts for durability in heavy-duty applications. They are available with pad mount or J180 mount options for compatibility with all makes. Amperage ratings range from 150 amps for the compact 444 model up to a full 210 amps. Temperature rat-

ings are at 125 deg. C with the exception of the compact model, which carries a 110 deg. C rating. Other features available for various models include a redesigned solid lead frame rectiﬁer with a welded diode assembly that runs cooler and lasts longer; a strong low-end performance, sealed brush box; dual internal fan; and e-coated housing for maximum corrosion resistance. www.alliancetruckparts.com

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Mid-roof sleeper K enworth Truck took the wraps off its T880 vocational truck and a 52-in. mid-roof sleeper configuration for its T680. The 52-in. mid-roof sleeper is designed to accommodate the needs of tanker and flatbed fleets. The OEM also offers an aerodynamic roof cap for dry van trailer operations, a configuration that offers more upper bunk storage space as well, the company said. Kevin Baney, Kenworth’s chief engineer, said key attributes of the new T880 include a stamped aluminum cab with more interior space; a panoramic windshield for enhanced visibility; triple-sealed doors; a five-piece hood for easier and faster repairs; airassisted hydraulic clutch; complex reflector headlamps; and new lightweight, factory-installed lift axles. The T880 is available in a 116.5-in. BBC and a 122.5-in. BBC standard length with two hood configurations.

The 52-in. sleeper is suited for the needs of tanker and flatbed fleets. One is designed to accommodate the company’s 12.9L Paccar MX-13 engine; a larger hood is available for the Cummins ISX15 engine option, which oﬀers up to 600 hp. and 2,050 lbs.-ft. of torque. Baney noted that Paccar updated the MX-13 for the 2013 model year, reducing its weight by 100 lbs. and improving fuel economy by some 3.5% over the previous version. It also oﬀers onboard diagnostics and engine ratings of up to 500 hp. and 1,850 lbs.-ft. of torque. www.kenworth.com

New tires rolled out K

icking off a renewed marketing effort for its Firestone truck tire brand, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has introduced four completely new tires. The three on-highway tires are EPA SmartWay and CARB FS591 certiﬁed. The FS591 steer radial features Firestone rib and side groove designs for smooth, even wear and lower rolling resistance, according to the company. The FD691 drive radial also features a similar continuous shoulder design and a high-rigidity

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tread pattern to provide the same advantages in the drive position. All those features are combined in the FT491 all-position radial. The FS820 all-position radial has a five-rib design to combat stone retention in on/off-highway applications, and an all-steel casing construction and compounding resists cuts and improves durability, Firestone said. Three sizes are oﬀered: 11R22.5, 11R24.5 and 315/80R22.5. www.ﬁrestonetrucktires.com

Oil designed with mpg in mind C

hevron introduced the newest product in its Delo 400 family of diesel engine oils. The XLE Synblend SAE 10W-30 is a premium synthetic blend API CJ-4 product formulated to increase fuel economy and suitable for mixed-ﬂeet applications. According to the company, use of Delo 400 XLE 10W-30 has shown up to a 3.6% fuel economy improvement in short-haul Class 6 vehicles and up to a 1% improvement in long-haul Class 8 trucks when compared to use of 15W-40 oil. Jim Gambill, North America Commercial & Industrial brand manager, said beneﬁts of the oil include: ❑ Consistent cold engine starting ❑ Minimized operating costs ❑ Emissions control system life ❑ Managed inventory costs Chevron said Delo 400 XLE is now available in bulk, drums or jugs across North America. www.chevron.com

Modular skirt B

etterTrucker.com’s new Super-Skirt system is a “next-generation” trailer side skirt. The Super-Skirt is a modular design with 2-ft.-wide panels that interlock for quick and easy installation. This design makes it very easy to add more panels on trailers of various sizes. Each skirt panel is attached to the trailer I-beams with two galvanized J-bolts, eliminating the need for cross-member support braces. The skirt is said to provide 6% fuel savings with a return on investment in as little as three months. www.bettertrucker.com

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Focus on fuel N

avistar Intermance first, and the national plans most important perto fine-tune its formance factor today ongoing focus on the is fuel economy,” he exNorth American truck plained. “Our engineers market to highlight the are interested in pushing fuel-sipping capabilities our trucks to the limit.” of its trucks. It is an ef- The MaxxForce 13 is now Earlier this year, Navifort that will shift into EPA-certified. star showed oﬀ two inihigh gear this summer tial production builds of with third-party-controlled fuel ProStar tractors equipped with the economy tests involving its ProStar new MaxxForce 13 with horsepowtractors against competitor models, er ranging from 365 to 475 capable said Jack Allen, executive vice presiof producing from 1,250 to 1,700 dent and COO. lbs.-ft. of torque. The ProStar is also “We’re developing new prodavailable with a Cummins ISX15 ucts like our MaxxForce 13 SCRengine. equipped engines with perforwww.navistar.com

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Hybrid tire C

ontinental Tire the Americas said its newly introduced Hybrid HD3 drive tire will meet the needs of ﬂeets that want to place one tire on vehicles that run both linehaul and regionalhaul routes. The Conti Hybrid HD3 is now Continental’s widest dual drive tire at 248 mm. It has a tread depth of 27/32nds in a new “regenerating pattern” that is cut in three dimensions, resulting in longer tread life with improved traction, the company said. The tire is available in 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5 and 11R24.5 sizes. A ContiTread retread product will be available later this year. www.continental-truck.com

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More horses V olvo Trucks kicked oﬀ a product push by rolling out a new truck. To broaden the appeal of its product line in the North American market, the company introduced the new VNX heavy-haul tractor designed for extreme gross weight applications. It features a Volvo-built D16 engine that cranks out 600 hp. and 2,050 lbs.-ft. of torque mated to a Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission. Developed for applications up to 225,000 lbs., the VNX will be available this fall in 6x4 and 8x4 conﬁgurations. Front axle ratings range from 16,000 to 20,000 lbs. with parabolic

Retread given mileage guarantee

The VNX is for high-horsepower applications and includes a D16 engine. springs. It is available with 385 wide base, 425 and 445 tires to match front axle load capacity. Rear axles range from 46,000 to 52,000 lbs. in regular, dual-track and wide-track tandem conﬁgurations. www.volvotrucks.com

ichelin Retread Technologies has announced a new pre-mold retread for the Michelin X Line Energy D that comes with a mileage guarantee as well as EPA SmartWay veriﬁcation. The X Line Energy D pre-mold is guaranteed to deliver 25% more mileage than other SmartWay drive retreads, according to Ted Becker, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. Oﬀering a combination of low rolling resistance, mileage and traction to match the X Line Energy D, the pre-mold extends that performance to retreading, he said. www.michelintruck.com

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Wrestling with gators

While it can be a challenge to know what’s on the mind of real-world truck drivers, a few hours at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, proved that their opinions about retreading remain strongly divided. The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) sponsored a “Spot the Retread” contest and gave away more than $10,000 in free retreads. Yet despite Evidence the rising cost of fuel and tires, there were still a suggests that lot of drivers and owneroperators who refused to retreads are as even consider the option of running retreads. safe as new tires Of course, these same individuals are probably the type of people who still complain about the quality of the picture with their VCR and the complete lack of good cassette tapes. Technology means nothing to them. I tried to explain the concept of shearography to one company driver so he would understand how much retreads have changed. And then I pointed out the slight differences between the new tires and the retreads in the TRIB contest. I did this several times, but it appears that to some people, retreads are a lot like anchovies: You’re either all in or all out. There is no middle ground. The primary objection from the VCR crowd was predictably the road gator. They were convinced that retreads fail more often than new tires, so the highways are littered with formerly retreaded tires. When I told them that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored an independent study that proved the proportion of tire debris from retreads and new tires was similar to the proportion of those tires in service, most of them said they wouldn’t trust data from the same people who

thought up CSA. They also were not interested in the data that concluded the top three reasons casings were removed from service were road hazards at 33%, maintenance/operational factors at 29%, and overdeflection at 14%. By contrast, less than 10% of the casing failures could be attributed to the actual retread process. The most common issues were related to casing selection, repair and tread rubber application. It’s also important to note that less than 1% of all truck crashes had a “coded tire defect,” so safety concerns regarding the operation of retreaded tires are completely unwarranted. Temperatures are rising so tires with inflation pressures that are on the borderline will become the first candidates for a road call. Trailers that have been sitting for long periods of time are the most likely hiding spots. Drivers need to put away the thumpers and gauge each tire, which means fleets need to make sure there are inflate-thru valve caps on all the valve stems. Most gators happen when the tire overheats as the result of low inflation pressure. Any system or technology that can limit the time when a tire is subjected to abuse is going to save money in the long run. Based on my experience, it looks like retreads are going to continue as the scapegoat for gators in the minds of most truck drivers. Company drivers run them because they have to (but they don’t like it), and quite a few owner-operators choose the perceived extra security of a new tire. None of the drivers wanted to hear about savings or performance. But the facts are the facts, and it is well documented that faulty retreads are not the primary cause of gators on the highways. AT

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Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is as aware as anyone of the impact its operations have on the environment. “We’re fulfilling that commitment through a series of steps that involve the fleet, facilities and drivers, and in all cases we’ve been able to measure a return on investment,” says Jayna Wade, manager of sustainability. One of the biggest improvements that Wade identifies is the fuel savings ODFL is realizing from its decision to outfit trailers with aerodynamic side skirts. Supplied by Wabash National, the skirts are specified on new trailers and are being retrofitted on existing units that are less than 10 years old. The company expects to complete the retrofit project by the end of this year. “While the combination of programs we have for equipment, operations and drivers make it hard to pinpoint exact fuel savings from

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the side skirts alone,” Wade relates, “we did take part in a wind tunnel test last year with another LTL carrier that showed a 4% improvement in fuel economy. In actual operation, we think we’ll see at least 2% less fuel use from the side skirts.”

TELEMATICS VERIFIED Since 2010, Wade reports, ODFL has been making extensive use of onboard telematics system data to measure the impact of new technologies and specifications on fuel efficiency. Included are U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay-verified technologies such as trailer side skirts, speed limiters, low rolling resistance tires, and tire pressure monitoring systems on trailers and dollies. The company is also specifying a smaller gap between tractors and trailers. ODFL employs a full team of people to analyze data, which it re-

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ceives at five-minute intervals via an onboard communications solution. That information is used to enhance already extensive driver training programs focused on improving fuel efficiency on the road and on reducing idle time. “In 2011, driver training reduced our fuel consumption by almost 2%, the equivalent of taking nearly 3,000 passenger vehicles off the road,” Wade states. “We fully expect that our efforts in that area last year and in 2013 will produce equal or better results. “We‘re also using the data we have on freight logistics to improve operations,” Wade continues. “For example, we’re now in the initial stages of using a new mapping and routing solution to identify not just the shortest but the most fuel-efficient linehaul and P&D routes.” ODFL is also mindful of the environment in its facilities. In 2011, the carrier opened its first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified service center in Canton, OH. For LEED certification, ODFL employed a water-efficient landscape design that does not require irrigation; low-VOC paints, coatings and carpet; increased wall and roof insulation; high-performance windows; energy-efficient HVAC equipment; and light fixtures and controls. ODFL estimates that the service center will reduce energy use by 19.7% compared to a building built only to code standards. Based in Thomasville, NC, and founded in 1934, Old Dominion Freight Line is one of the nation’s oldest and best-known less-thantruckload carriers. ODFL serves over 48,000 points through 220 service centers in 48 states with a fleet of more than 6,000 tractors and over 24,000 trailers.

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MANAGER: Roger Daubach TITLE: Fleet manager FLEET: TJ Stidham Trucking, Plant City, FL OPERATION: Dry and refrigerated freight carrier operating 30 tractors mainly along the East Coast

penny saved is a penny earned; in other words, it is as useful to save money that you already have as it is to earn more. That’s an adage many trucking companies are intimately familiar with, especially when it comes to reducing both the direct and indirect costs of operations such as vehicle downtime. “You really need to be open-minded and look at the big picture in the business,” explains Robert Daubach, fleet manager for Plant City, FL-based carrier TJ Stidham.

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And that encompasses a willingness to examine any piece of the business, no matter how small—even down to the type of engine oil filter used by a fleet. In this particular case, Fleet Products, TJ Stidham’s parts vendor, approached Daubach with the ecoLast heavy-duty oil filter from WIX Filters. Daubach initially thought the filter, which is said to increase oil change intervals, could translate into big savings for TJ Stidham’s operation. The only way to find out, though, would be to test it thoroughly.

IX was more than willing to help Daubach and TJ Stidham test ecoLast filters on four of its highest mileage tractors, all 2005 and 2007 models, for 10 weeks. WIX used an independent laboratory in Indianapolis, IN, to conduct regular analysis of about six to eight ounces of engine oil drawn every 5,000 mi. from trucks equipped with the new filter. WIX says ecoLast captures dirt and soot like a traditional filter, yet uses what the company calls a “highly engineered media” to sequester the acids in the oil in order to prolong its useful life. According to WIX, that “life” could potentially double the oil change intervals of the fleet from 15,000 to 30,000 mi. on the Detroit Series 60 engines powering the fleet’s 30 Freightliner Century and Columbia highway tractors. No changes or modifications would be required for the trucks to use them, WIX stressed. WIX put its filter design through more than 1.7 million test miles during a 13-month time period with Cummins ISX-equipped vehicles using CJ-4 motor oil and “mixed” blends of engine oil. Oil drain intervals during those tests recorded an average increase from 23,000 to 54,000 mi.

In TJ Stidham’s case, the ecoLast filter proved its mettle by doubling the carrier’s engine oil interval on its trucks, which average 110,000 mi./year hauling fresh produce and dry freight from Florida to New Jersey—along with some infrequent runs out to the Midwest and back. Not only has this helped to reduce the amount of engine oil purchased and disposed of annually, but Daubach also found maintenance savings as well. The real key is eliminating the downtime associated with vehicle maintenance, however. “Any time you can do that, you really save on maintenance costs,” he stresses. For example, eliminating oil-change downtime saved roughly $1,000 per day for each truck that is off the road for servicing. All told, after running the numbers for the four test trucks, Daubach estimates that switching TJ Stidham’s entire 30-tractor fleet to the oil filters will save the company six figures in terms of overall oil, labor and vehicle downtime. Currently, 22 of TJ Stidham’s trucks are using the new filter, with the rest expected to be outfitted before the end of this year. “We expect to reap savings north of $130,000 after the —SEAN KILCARR first year,” he adds.

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destruction. Let’s look at potential threats and from where they emanate. First of all, there are terrorist threats called “homegrown” and “lone wolf.” These are individuals who are not connected to a speciﬁc group and who plan, prepare and execute a terrorist act. A lone wolf comes in all forms and ideologies and operates all over the world. There is no single common denominator or proﬁle for a lone wolf, but there are some traits shared by many of them: ❑ Lone wolves do not ‘work and play well’ with others and often live alone and out of touch with society. ❑ They post manifestos. ❑ They have an increased interest in violence. ❑ They acquire excessive quantities of weapons or explosives. ❑ They have a need to correct a

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perceived injustice. A loner of this nature is much more difficult to detect and stop than a typical terrorist cell or group. This type of person just doesn’t show up on the law enforcement radar often. Many exhibit antigovernment, anti-religion, racial prejudice, or disruptive behaviors that are apparent to those in close contact with them. Because of the protections afforded Americans under the First Amendment, these behaviors often are not considered crimes or even dangerous enough to warrant an investigation. In reality, there’s a far greater possibility a trucker in the U.S. is going to be the victim of a robbery or hijacking. A criminal gang may also research the trucker’s movements and steal the truck and trailer for the load he’s carrying. While these crimes aren’t considered acts of terrorism, they are the largest strong-arm criminal threat to the trucker, shipper and carrier. The due diligence procedures a trucker needs to follow to avoid these criminal situations are the same procedures to avoid becoming a tool a terrorist can use. If the trucker doesn’t leave himself open to becoming the victim of a robbery or a hijacking, then he’s also protected himself from being used in a terrorist plot. The single greatest activity a trucker can undertake to avoid becoming a crime statistic is to be aware of the surroundings. Be selective where you park. Don’t get out of the truck if your gut tells you otherwise. Walk in wideopen spaces, not between trailers or buildings. And stay out of dark parking lots and alleys. Use plain

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common sense. Since Sept. 11, 2001, there hasn’t been a single terrorist attack in the U.S. carried out with the use of an 18-wheeler, despite continual threats. This is not to say that it’s impossible, but to date the closest this situation has come to occurring was when packages from Yemen were shipped via UPS. So, what’s the greatest terror-

If you observe any potential terrorist activities or threats, contact either the TSA’s Surface, Highway and Motor Carrier Div. at 877-847-5510 or call 911. ist threat to truckers and trucking companies in the U.S.? The biggest threat posed is one in which a truck or container will be used as a delivery device for a bomb. As to those UPS packages previously mentioned, that plot was discovered and foiled. But who’s to say this can’t be tried with a 20 ft., 40 ft. or larger shipping container? On April 18, 2011, The Journal of Commerce published an article concerning a bill in committee before Congress to reauthorize the 2006 Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act. The original act included a provision, with a July 2012 deadline, for scanning all containers before they board a U.S.-bound vessel. Now, opponents of that provision are trying to have it suspended. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), one of the original authors of the SAFE Port Act, said, “The 100% ef-

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fort was misguided and provides a false sense of security. It would also impose onerous restrictions on the flow of commerce, costing billions with little additional security benefit.” As of April 14, 2013, the S.832 SAFE Port Reauthorization Act is still in committee. Many overseas containers are scanned as they exit U.S. ports, being hauled by U.S. truckers to their U.S. destinations. In my opinion, that’s a bit late to discover a biological or radioactive terrorist device—when it’s already in the U.S. What does this mean to the average trucker who hauls shipping containers from U.S. ports? That trucker won’t have the security of knowing that the contents of the container match what’s listed on the manifest. As truckers and trucking company owners, we are America’s first line of defense against any terrorists using trucking as a delivery method for one of their heinous acts. It’s our responsibility and obligation to be observers with due diligence for the security of our personnel and trucking operations. What should truckers be doing when it comes to homeland security? Trucker and motor carrier security is the same whether you’re talking about personal safety from domestic criminal activity or terrorist attack. Always use common sense, and know what’s going on around you at all times. Never let your guard down, and trust your instincts. AT Contact Tim Brady at tbrady@ writeuptheroad.com or call 731749-8567. Join Brady in the Trucking Business Community at www.truckersu.com.

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New or Used With old trucks getting older and new trucks getting more expensive, the market has changed By Sean Kilcarr, editor

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ld trucks are getting older, yet new trucks keep getting costlier. What’s a fleet to do, especially when freight rates still remain flat, making the money required for equipment reinvestment strategies extremely hard, if not impossible, to acquire? The strategy many fleets settled on in recent times revolved around keeping trucks longer and buying late-model/low-mileage equipment when possible. This allowed them to avoid mandatory emissions control systems that have pushed newtruck sticker prices up an additional $30,000 over the last six years or so. That works as long as the supply of late-model/low-mileage equipment remains robust. Now, however, that’s changing, according to Eric Starks, president of research firm FTR Associates. “There’s been a tightening of supply in the used Class 8 market especially, with a growing amount of older, higher mileage equipment and a falloff in the late-model/low-mileage units everyone wants,” he says. “Those prime late-model/lowmileage units are just not there anymore because for several years newtruck production fell to record lows,” Starks explains. “And those are the years that would nominally provide the type of used trucks the market is looking for right now.”

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Data compiled by used-truck dealer chain Arrow Truck Sales shows that by 2011, the used-truck pipeline started drawing on the Great Recession years of low Class 8 new-truck production and shipment volumes. As a result, availability of highly prized three- to four-year-old trucks with 300,000 to 400,000 mi. on the odometer dropped 35% in 2011 com-

pared to 2010, followed by another 20% decline in 2012. This year Arrow projects that availability of late-model/low-mileage tractors should fall another 11%, as that’s when the used-truck market will be relying on the supply of Class 8 trucks built in 2009. Still, when it comes to the usedtruck market, it’s not all bad, stresses Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst for ACT Research. During a speech at the National Private Truck Council’s annual meeting this year, Vieth explained that used-truck valuations are still high, hovering in the $50,000 range on average. Yet there are so many old trucks in the nation’s fleet right now that those levels may not hold. On top of that, the average mileage for a truck at trade-in is about 575,000 mi.; thus, Vieth predicts a fall-off in trades between 2014 and 2016. “If there is a reason to go out and buy new trucks, this is it: improved fuel economy,” he says. “Trucks have jumped from delivering about 6 mpg to 8 mpg and that is huge. For a truck that operates over 100,000 mi. per year, it can mean an annual fuel savings of 4,200 gals.” According to data from ACT, that may be one reason why order cancellation rates are the lowest they have been in two and one-half years, with the truck order backlog now stretched out to about four months. Still, finding the money to buy new

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Class 8s sporting better fuel economy seems to be a growing stumbling block. Derek Leathers, president and COO of TL carrier Werner Enterprises, said that isn’t going away anytime soon. Speaking at the ALK Technology Summit in May, Leathers said that while Werner’s average tractor age now stands at 2.3 years, the company had to invest some $650 million in new equipment over the last three years to reach that mark.

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By contrast, as a whole the truckload industry average tractor age is now 6.6 or 6.7 years, up from 5.5 years less than a decade ago, he pointed out. “To claw back from 6.6 years to get to 5.5 years, the industry would have to spend $24 billion within a 24-month window,” Leathers emphasized. “I don’t know where that money comes from. Banks are not lined up to lend money to an industry whose return on assets at this point is still very unimpressive.” Saddled with aging trucks, significantly higher prices for new replacement vehicles, and banks unwilling to fund fleet capital requirements means that “fleets are slowly shrinking” in his view. “They’re trading two or three old trucks for [every] new one,” Leathers noted. “And because they can’t afford new trucks, the cost of maintenance [for the older trucks] puts them in a death spiral.” That’s the key issue when relying on excessively older equipment, says FTR’s Starks. “Those higher maintenance costs for older equipment simply make it tough to make money,” he explains. For such reasons, Jake Civitts, director of used equipment for Paccar Financial Corp. (PFC),

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That being said, and despite the almost certain longer-term potential for higher maintenance costs, used trucks can remain a good deal in several ways if buyers play their cards right, Civitts notes. First, buying used trucks can often allow independent operators and fleets the opportunity to go after business that may not provide standard operating margins, he explains. Second, financing used trucks usually provides an owner with a much lower monthly payment than financing new trucks, according to Civitts. With state and federal roadside inspectors looking closely at equipment, particularly for mechanical conditions that would likely cause an accident or breakdown, he emphasizes that fleets and single operators need to be much more vigilant about inspecting equipment and checking maintenance records when it comes to acquiring used iron today. “If you’re not fully comfortable with the idea of buying a truck from someone without inspecting it first, then don’t,” he says. As a result, he recommends conducting a full inspection before buying, paying particular attention to the truck’s brake systems, coupling devices, exhaust systems, frames, fuel systems, lamps, electrical systems and batteries, steering mechanisms and kingpins, suspensions, tires, wheels,

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High maintenance cost is the Achilles’ heel of used trucks. rims and hubs. “Use the same pre- and post-trip inspection sheets you or your drivers use and look for conditions that could aﬀect your safety score if you were operating the truck that same day,” Civitts adds. “If possible, ask to see recent inspection reports or maintenance records associated with the truck.” Since mileage is on the rise, the key metric used-truck buyers need to focus on in today’s market is value. Based on data points gleaned from PFC’s used-truck centers, Civitts says four key specs help drive the value of a used truck, mak-

ing it more attractive and productive and lowering its operating cost: ❑ Transmission. A convertible 9to 13-spd. transmission, a manual 13-spd. transmission, or a manual 18-spd. transmission is most appealing. According to Civitts, manual transmissions that offer shorter shifting ranges provide more operational flexibility and can add as much as $4,000 to the value of the truck. ❑ Interior. Lower quality interiors may seem cost-effective, but they can show considerable wear. Used-truck buyers should look for premium interiors because they not only look good, but also hold more value and can make for a more comfortable and productive working environment. ❑ Fifth wheel. An air-slide fifth wheel will offer you more flexibility for your operation by making it easier for your truck to haul different trailers with varying weight characteristics. ❑ Aerodynamic fairings. “They make a truck much more fuel-efficient, lowering operating costs,” Civitts says. “Plus, your trucks become eligible for EPA SmartWay certification, which may be required by your customers.” You also need to pay close attention to the type of engine and emissions control system in a used truck

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cover story as well, he stresses. “If the truck is equipped with a diesel particulate ﬁlter, check its current condition and whether it has been cleaned at regular intervals,” Civitts notes. “Even if you won’t be operating your used truck in California, consider choosing used trucks that meet California Air Resources Board requirements over ones that don’t.” Until recently, the model year was the main factor in establishing the value of a used truck and that

made sense as truck components were fairly similar from year to year, Civitts says. Thus, the older the truck, the greater its maintenance needs, he explains, so a newer used truck was almost always worth more than an older one. But that’s not always true anymore. “That’s changed in the last few years, as mileage has become the most important indicator of a used truck’s value,” Civitts points out. “Thanks to new emissions equip-

ment, different model-year trucks are not quite comparable. Today, the first question you should ask about a used truck is, ‘What’s the mileage?’” Obviously, the most desirable, highest value used trucks will have 300,000 to 400,000 mi. on them, while lower value but still desirable trucks will show 400,000 to 500,000 mi. on the odometer. It’s really up to the fleet as to what it is comfortable with both from an equipment and financial standpoint. AT

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echnology is changing the way the industry views trailers, from The ability to retrofit such technology onto existing trailers is deployment to useful life. “We view remote asset management also expected to become a hot topic. Frost & Sullivan’s Lau says that as becoming more critical to the operational and financial success of due to the recessionary environment over the past four years, fleets trucking companies,” explains Henry Popplewell, general manager have postponed new equipment purchases—extending the average and senior vice president for trailer telematics provider SkyBitz. age of semi-trailers to almost 8.5 years compared to under 6 years “Through remote asset tracking, trailers are deployed where before the recession hit. they need to be and available assets are “In turn, this has created a backlog of quickly identified, which helps lower demand for replacement, as fleets now need costs by eliminating out-of-route miles, new equipment and advanced technology,” and fewer miles driven translate into fuel he stresses. He adds that the North Amerisavings,” he points out. can semi-trailer market saw strong demand “Enabling visibility of trailers, shipin 2012 with about 248,000 units produced, ping containers, and cargo while on the a 31,000-unit increase from 2011. move…improves customer satisfaction, Frost & Sullivan also projects that adjust-in-time logistics, and dispatch operavanced trailer technologies, everything from tions,” Popplewell adds. “In effect, trailer aerodynamic devices to safety and telemattracking and remote asset management ics systems, will help boost total market makes the truck and fleet smarter.” Advancing technologies are leading to a grow- revenues for such items from $2.04 billion in Those are just some of the reasons ing backload for new trailers. 2011 to some $3 billion by 2018. why global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan “Yet with increasing competition, all of believes the next five years will see immense change and growth these technologies have and continue to compete for the purchase within the commercial semi-trailer market in North America. dollars of fleet managers, which leads to certain segments growing at “The proliferation of advanced semi-trailer technologies will the expense of others,” Lau cautions. be driven by three crucial factors: strengthening of the regulatory The second big trend Popplewell sees is that trucking and logistics environment, rising fuel prices, and an aging trailer population,” companies and shippers will look at the delivery of data seamlessly, notes Wallace Lau, a research analyst with the firm. “Fleets are look- including data gleaned from trailers. ing towards advanced trailer technologies to enhance and optimize “Shippers will want access to the same set of information that the fleet productivity through the usage of telematics, safety systems, logistics or trucking company has today,” Popplewell notes. “Integrating trailer aerodynamics, and chassis systems.” all the various sources of data into logistics enterprise resource planning SkyBitz’s Popplewell adds that telematics can play a role in the systems will create a seamless and more impactful experience.” trailer maintenance arena, pointing out that his firm’s system can In order to maximize the potential of remote asset management, provide tire pressure monitoring for lowering maintenance costs. trucking companies must move beyond simply collecting data on “This helps lower tire cost per mile and avoid costly blowouts or run resource visibility to using it to optimize operational planning and flats,” he explains. processes.

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have no downtime because they provide a loaner truck to complete a run if necessary.

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How long have you been in business? One and one-half years.

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

What is the primary focus of your business? We are a ﬂatbed operator hauling steel coils for the auto industry.

Do you have regularly scheduled routes? We do both scheduled routes and on-demand pickup and delivery.

How are major repairs and maintenance handled?

Liggon Transport Inc. Owner: Keith White In business: Since 2009

This is all determined by the lease and maintenance agreement with Ryder. They handle all those details.

What are your speciﬁcations for your trucks? Are you able to find these on the used market? We have set specifications that are put in place by Ryder for their lease program.

Location: We lease our trucks Evansville, IN through Ryder, so they handle all the repairs Liggon Transport offers over-the-road flatbed logistics. What programs do you have through the maintenance agreement. We pay so in place to ensure CSA (Commany cents per mile and they handle all maintenance, pliance, Safety, Accountability) compliance for your trucks and repairs and towing. or trailers? We use the Ryder RydeSmart System to keep our equipWhat three challenges do you face with your maintenance pro- ment in compliance. One stop and it’s all taken care of. gram? How do you resolve each of these maintenance, repairs (RydeSmart is a full-featured GPS fleet location, tracking, and vehicle performance management system ofand towing? That’s the great thing about having the maintenance fered to Ryder’s full-service lease customers.) agreement through Ryder. For a small operation like ours, it takes all the challenges out of the equation. They even What does your company do best? provide a replacement truck if they can’t get the truck We provide great service in a timely manner by exceedneeding repair back on the road in a timely manner. ing all expectations. We pride ourselves on safety, employing qualified, respectful drivers who enjoy working Do you stock any parts for your trucks or purchase as needed? in an environment that is focused on providing stellar customer service. This philosophy defines how we do If you stock parts, which ones? No. We purchase as needed or just stop in at a Ryder business and is the reason we have earned our reputashop to have the in-stock part installed. tion for excellence.

How do you handle maintenance intervals on your trucks and/or trailers to minimize downtime? All this is handled through the maintenance program. We just provide the mileage on each truck, and Ryder tells us when to have it available for maintenance. We

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Retreads account for about half of all the truck tires on the road today, according to Michelin Americas Truck Tires and Oliver Rubber, which it acquired in 2007. “Retreading is paramount to our customer’s operations,” says Ted Becker, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “We employ the latest tread design and compounding technologies to address trucking companies’ concerns of balancing low rolling resistance with mileage and traction in retreads that deliver performance comparable to those in new tires.” “Many of the latest retread advancements have been made in the area of inspection technology,” says Matt Schnedler, retread product marketing manager at Bridgestone Commercial Solutions. “For example, the latest model of Bandag’s shearography tester makes nondestructive inspection even more reliable, which in turn benefits fleets by providing retreads that are even more durable.” Engineering advancements have made it easier to migrate technologies from new tires to retreads, notes John Barnes, ContiLifeCycle manager, Continental Tire the Americas. “One major advancement is that we can create a one-to-one match in tread design and compounding from new tires to retreads. Using the same compounds, we ensure that rolling resistance and mileage performance of retreads don’t drop off from what a fleet has come to expect from new tires.” “In compounding, designing and manufacturing, Marangoni Tread North America is working continuously to improve and innovate its retread technology,” says Giampaolo Brioschi, product marketing manager. “The goal is for fleets to benefit from better reliability, performance, ride, tread fitment and less distortion, resulting in cooler running temperatures, longer wear and lower rolling resistance.” For its truck tire retread technologies, relates Brian Buckham, brand manager-linehaul and mixed service, Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems, the company is always looking for opportunities to help customers lower total cost of ownership through cool-running compounds

and construction that help improve miles per gallon. Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program is an important part of all retread manufacturers’ long-term commercial tire strategies. In June 2012, EPA announced its SmartWay low rolling resistance requirements for retreaded truck tires. To obtain SmartWay compliance, EPA has determined that certain retread technologies can reduce emissions and fuel use by 3% or more when verified retreads are used on both drive and trailer axles along with verified low rolling resistance steer tires, and when all tires are properly inflated according to manufacturer specifications. As of this writing, current retreads on the EPA SmartWay list of verified technologies include: ❑ Bandag B710 FuelTech drive, B197 FuelTech trailer ❑ Continental HDL Eco Plus drive, HTL Eco Plus drive and trailer ❑ Goodyear G316 AT Fuel Max, G572 LHD Fuel FOR MORE INFORMATION, Max, G305 ATS Fuel Max VISIT THESE WEB SITES: ❑ Marangoni Ringtread Energeco RDA-E drive, BRIDGESTONE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS Energeco RTA-E trailer ❑ Michelin XDA2 19 www.bridgestonetrucktires.com AT, XDA2 23 AT, X ONE XDA-HT, X ONE XDA, CONTINENTAL TIRE THE X LINE ENERGY D drive, AMERICAS X ONE XTA, XT-1 AT www.conti-online.com trailer Along with tires for all GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER wheel positions, manu- www.goodyeartrucktires.com facturers plan to continue to submit additional drive MARANGONI TREAD NORTH and trailer retread prod- AMERICA ucts to EPA for SmartWay www.marangoni-na.com verification. For the latest list of SmartWay-verified MICHELIN AMERICAS TRUCK low rolling resistance pre- TIRES cure retread technologies www.michelintruck.com for Class 8 linehaul tractor-trailers, visit www.epa. OLIVER RUBBER gov/smartway/technology/ www.oliverrubber.com tires.htm#retread.

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2008 International Prostar Premium: Cummins ISX 435 hp, 72” Hi Rise Pro Slpr., Ultrashift Trans., Air Ride, 3.36 Ratio, 226” W.B., 12,000# FA, 40,000# RA, $37,000

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2009 International Prostar Premium: International Maxxforce 13 475 hp, 72” Sky Rise Pro Slpr., 10-spd., 2.64 Ratio, Air Ride Susp., 12,000# FA, 40,000# RA, Starting at $63,000

2009 International Prostar Premium: Cummins ISX 435 hp, 10-spd., 72” Hi Rise Pro Slpr., Air Ride, 3.42 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 228” W.B., 12,000# FA, 40,000# RA, $55,000

(9) 2007 Freightliner CL12064ST Columbia 120: 70” Sky Rise Pro Slpr., Detroit 14 435 hp, Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, 224” W.B., 12,000# FA, 40,000# RA, $32,000

2009 International Prostar Premium: Cummins ISX 450 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.70 Ratio, 234” W.B., Sky Rise Pro Slpr., 12,350# FA, 40,000# RA, $65,000

2007 Mack Vision CXN613: Hi Rise Slpr., Mack AC350 380 hp, Autoshift, All Steel Wheels, 226” W.B., 12,000# FA, 40,000# RA, $29,000

2010 International Prostar: International Maxx 13 450 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.42 Ratio, 72” Hi Rise Pro Slpr., 230” W.B., 12,000# FA, 40,000# RA, $68,000

2009 International Prostar Premium: Cummins ISX 435 hp, 10-spd., 73” Hi Rise Pro Slpr., Air Ride Susp., 2.64 Ratio, 230” W.B., 12,350# FA, 40,000# RA, $57,000

2011 International Prostar Premium: International Maxxforce 13 410 hp, Ultrashift, Air Ride, 3.42 RAtio, Alum.Wheels, 224” W.B., 72” Hi Rise Pro Slpr., 12,000# FA, 40,000# RA, $84,000

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2001 Great Dane 48’x102” Rollup w/2,700 Hrs., Spring Susp., Heavy Duty Duct Floor, Alum. Wheels, Thermo King SB-400, (2) Rows of E-Track, 18” Alum. Scuffband .. ....................................................... $8,950

(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. Standby, 230V - 3 Phase, 400 Electric Hrs ................................................$10,750

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(9) 2006 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC 120 450 Mercedes, 13-spd., 215” W.B., 10 Alum., Full Locking Diffs, Wet Kits, Miles 500K-525K.................$45,900

2004 FREIGHTLINER CL-120 Mercedes MBE4000 410 HP, 10-spd., 3.70 Ratio, 179” WB, 523,000 miles, Stk #43631A........................$24,900

(4) 2005 VOLVO 630 Cummins ISX 450 hp, 61” Mid Roof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, 215” W.B., A/C, P/S, Miles 670K-850K, Stk #88776 ........Starting @ $23,900

(2) 2009 International 9200i, Cummins ISM 370, Jake, 10 spd, 10 Alum. wheels, 183” WB,

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1987 34’ Summit Full Frame 2003 Clement End Dump, Several Others Available Tri-Axle w/Lift #D358

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Load King Belly Dump, Several Others Available

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6.9L, 175HP.................................$1,500x DT466E, 230hp...........................$4,500x Cummins 6CTA 8.3L.................. $5,750x DT466E,195hp...........................$4,500x Cummins 8.3L, 210HP..............$5,000x Max Force 13,A475hp...............$16,500x ISB275 5.9L.............................. $4,000x Cummins ISM, 410HP.............. $12,500x Cummins ISX, 475HP................$8,500x Cummins ISX, 475HP................$8,500x VED12D, 435HP, Excel............$9,500 LTA10, 19,272 Miles, 285HP........$5,500x N-14 CPL Plus, 400HP..............$6,500x N-14 Celect Plus, 350-425HP.....$5,000x N-14 CPL of 1405, 410HP............$6,500x

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2014 Great Dane P101, 53’x102”x13’6”, Air Ride, Swing Doors, Wood Floor, 22.5LP Tires.

2014 East Genesis End Dump, 28’x96”x60”, Alum. Frame, Front Axle Lift, 104” Spread Axle, 2-Speed Landing Gear, Air Fixed Susp., LED Lights, 24.5 Tires.

2014 XL Specialized, 53’x102”, Wood Floor, Air Ride, Steel Composition, 13’ Scraper Style Neck, 51” W/7 Variable Ride Height Positions.

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2005 International 8600 Day Cab Tractor Cummins ISM 370 hp, Fuller FRO 15210C,Tandem Axle, Air Ride, Clean Well Maintained, Ready To Go To Work, Only 531K Miles ...................................... $23,900

1991 International 4900 Chipper Dump, DT466, Auto,10’ Chipper Bed Dump, Single Man Altec Lift Bucket, 46’ Platform Height, 50’ Working Height, Ready To Go, Only 221,400 Miles ................................. $16,900

2006 Freightliner Columbia Non Sleeper Tractor, Mercedes 450 Hp , 10-spd., Air Ride, 295/75R 22.5 , Alum. Wheels, 173’’ W.B., Air Brakes, A/C, Ready To Go Good Miles 631,698........................................... $26,900

2010 Chevy Pickup Silverado K1500, 4X4, V-8 Gas, Auto, Tilt Wheel, A/C, Long Box, Has Been Inspected And Oil Changed, 116,579 Miles, Nice Clean Truck Ready To Go ............ $12,900

1996 International 4700 S/A Dump Truck With Snow Blade Mount , DT-466, Auto ...... ........................................................ $11,900

2006 Volvo VNL 630 Flat Top Sleeper, VED 12 435 hp, 10-spd. Autoshift, Air Ride, 295/75R22.5 Tires, Nice Clean Truck, 637,105 Miles ................................. $22,900

2005 International 4300 S/A Tractor ,DT-466 230 hp, 6-spd., 153’’ W.B., C/A 84’’ , Tires 22.5- 70%, Aluminum Wheels, Air Brakes, 192,941 Miles, Ready To Go, Nice Clean Tractor ............................................ $16,900

2007 International 4400, IH DT-466 230 hp, Fuller 6-spd., 33K GVW, 26’ Soft Side Vanbody, Hyd Brakes, A/C, 208,293 Miles, Off Lease Ready To Go ....................$21,900

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2004 Ford E-450 V-8 Gas, Auto, Cube Van w/15’ Rockport Utility Box, 8 Side Compartments, Curbside Door And Rear Door, Walk Through Door , Top Ladder Rack, 225/75R16 Tires 70%, Low Miles 52,540 ................................ $17,900

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2005 Capacity TJ5000 DOT (Street Legal), C-7 CAT, Remanufactured 1 Year Warranty, A/C, Dura-Ride, New Paint, New Tires .... Sale Price $54,300

2006 Capacity DOT, PRE Emission, Hours 11,800, Cummins ISB02 @ 215 hp, Allison RDS 3000, Ridge, New Tires .......................Sale Price $49,500

2007 Capacity TJ6500 Tandem, Eng. Hours 15,892, Cummins ISB 07, Allison RDS (Reman), A/C ....... $63,500

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1998 Kalyn Siebert, Air Ride, 48’ Drop Deck, 3 Axle Model KDP-380, Wood Deck, Good Condition .... ..............................Asking $15,000

(For Sale) 24 Ft Dry Box Roll Up Door, Translucent Roof .......$2,000

Prentice 120C Loader - Used Working Condition .............$4,200

1991 Mack, Tri Axel - Parting Out, E7 Engine, 350 hp, Eaton 9 Speed, Mack Rears CRD 9293 (Red & Black Hood)

1999 Ih 9200 Ser Eagle, C 12- Inframe Overhaule, 410 Hp Sp, Speiser 10 Spd, Wet Line, Lp 22.5 Tires, N400 Spieer Rear 3.9 Ratio, Being Ran ..... $14,500

Parting Out 1991 L9000 Ford 371K Miles, Cummins Machancial N14 330 hp $3,500 Exch, Eaton Tranny RTO14613 $1,500 Exch., Rears Rockwell RT40-145 Locker Hendrickson Spring -Dayton Hub $2,500, Clean Cab No Rust w/Doors $1,800, Hood $500

2002 379 Ext Hood Peterbilt, C15 CAT, 500 hp-140K On Major, 700 K On Trk, RTLO 18918B Tranny-Remann, Eaton 404S 3.70 Ratio, 24.5 LP Tires, New Drives........................................$45,000

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Complete Wet Kits Available!!! WE SHIP ANYWHERE! 2009 Fontaine 40 Ton Mechanical Detach, 48’ x 102”, Air Ride, 255/70R22.5 Tires, Steel Wheels, 29’ In Well, 10’ Top Deck, 7’8” Over Rear, Prep For Flip Axle .................................................. $40,000

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1997 International 4900 Tandem Axle Dump Truck, 15’ Dump Box, DT466 Set Up For Plow (Plow Not Included) .............................$15,000

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