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EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 2 Tech changes in autos give a glimpse into trucking’s future

PARTS & SERVICE ............................................ 4 The latest in parts

TIRE RACK ....................................................16 Even scrap tires have a lesson to share

SHOP TALK ....................................................28

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Ram enters small van Rental firm benefits from space with ProMaster City advances in technology

Storage option effectively doubles parts capacity

SPOTLIGHT ON AN AMERICAN TRUCKER ........29 Company owner takes active role in maintenance

FOCUS ON .....................................................30 Liftgate alternatives abound for vehicles

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

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

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Eye on autos

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It’s no secret that innovation is what keeps any industry healthy and capable of adapting to change—even if there’s no inkling that radical change may be on the horizon.

Yet a new report issued by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) claims that the global automobile industry is entering what the firm describes as a “new golden era” of innoMight changes vation focused on four key areas: active safety and assisted driving, powertrain, in the auto world lightweight materials, and connectivity— preview shifts all of which may also affect heavy trucks.

Regulatory and marketplace demands in trucking? with respect to fuel efficiency, connectivity, and safety, as well as technological advances, are making inroads in all four areas possible. They are also reducing costs, noted Xavier Mosquet, a BCG senior partner and one of the co-authors of this study.

Two other areas loom large as well. The first is the continuing shift from mechanical to software-driven vehicles, BCG noted in the report. The second is the quickening pace of product development, as consumers have come to expect rapid technological advances. This expectation makes it more difficult for OEMs and suppliers to adhere to the three- to five-year product design and development process.

The group’s conclusion? Automakers that learn to organize themselves to harness and direct fast-moving developments will thrive.

The same can be said for truck OEMs. AT

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Ram enters small van space

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hrysler’s Ram Commercial Truck division is finalizing plans to introduce a small cargo van for the North American market in 2015. Dubbed the Ram ProMaster City, it will be based on the popular European Doblo model built by Fiat SpA, Chrysler’s parent company.

“There’s a lot of demand for small vans,” Nick Cappa, Ram brand spokesman, told American Trucker.

“The ProMaster City will help us continue gaining market share in the commercial truck and van segments by offering a practical, robust and functional solution for every situation.”

“The Ram ProMaster City further expands the Ram commercial truck lineup, which includes everything from vans to pickups to Class 4 and 5 trucks,” noted Reid Bigland, Ram Truck’s president and CEO. “We will be aggressive in our goal of expanding our commercial vehicle offerings.”

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The ProMaster City will be based on Fiat’s European Doblo model. ternational Van of the Year winner, with more than 1.3 million units sold. While the Ram ProMaster City van will be based on the Doblo design, Cappa said it will feature “familiar Ram Truck styling cues” and also offer powertrains preferred by North American commercial customers.

Ram’s move to add a small cargo van model to its commercial vehicle lineup mirrors similar initiatives by other OEMs. General Motors plans to add the Chevrolet Express van to its lineup in the fall and Ford offers the Transit Connect. www.ramtrucks.com

Dual-fuel engines get EPA okay

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merican Power Group (APG) has received notification from the Environmental Protection Agency that 214 “outside useful life” engines have been approved for conversion to its dual-fuel engine technology. Those engines include: ❑ Daimler/Chrysler: OM457LA, OM460LA (2000-2003)

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❑ Volvo/Mack: E7, EM7, VE, D12

(1996-2002) ❑ Cummins: C8.3, ISC, ISL, ISM, ISX, L10, N14,M11 (1991-2002) ❑ Cummins: ISC, ISL (2006-2009) Approval means that APG can install its V5000 dual-fuel turbocharged natural gas technology on these engines. www.americanpowergroupinc.com

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ou have lost a shipper. First of all, don’t panic. As the owner/manager of a small motor carrier, if you fall apart, everyone else in the company will too. So, keep a stiff upper lip and inform everyone—dispatch, safety, the receptionist—that losing one shipper isn’t going to result in your carrier closing its doors.

Next, reassure everyone associated with that shipper that you’re not going to be laying off personnel. Letting your employees know their jobs aren’t in jeopardy is a terrific way to build loyalty, the kind that lasts through the years.

Now get started prospecting for even better shippers. Your sales staff must make cold calls—and you should make some calls as well. Sometimes a shipper who turned down “just a salesperson” will agree to a “test drive” when it’s offered by the head honcho.

Keep in mind that this won’t be the last time a shipper leaves. You cannot ever get too complacent; rather, you need to concentrate on the daily details and look for new shipping opportunities every chance you get.

The best business people always graduate from the School of Hard Knocks. Congratulations. You just got your diploma.

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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oodyear has launchThe tire is available in ed a new SmartWaysizes 295/75R22.5 and verified truck tire de11R22.5, both in Load signed for single-axle drive Range G. Features include and 6x2 applications. The a highly siped center rib G572 1AD features Goodand lateral grooves for year’s Fuel Max technology all-season traction, semifor improved fuel savings solid shoulder ribs, and a and advanced design techG572 1AD 24/32nds tread depth for nology to promote energy efficiency. improved traction, stability and tread “The G572 1AD has been engi- life. Goodyear’s Tredlock technology neered for high-torque applications features interlocking microgrooves to found in single-axle drive and 6x2 help stabilize the tread for longer life truck models,” said Brian Buckham, and enhanced toughness. marketing manager, Goodyear ComCustomers can use the G572 Goodmercial Tire Systems. “The tire’s... year UniCircle and precure retread attributes will help long-haul fleets products with the new G572 1AD. lower their total operating costs.” www.goodyeartrucktires.com

Management tools for all

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rincon Group has released a program of business management tools aimed specifically at small to midsize trucking firms. The tools will help control costs, improve profitability and position the firm for growth, Trincon said.

The program provides a combination of business analysis tools and executive coaching customizable to fit individual situations.The main areas of focus are: ❑ Cost management and profitability ❑ Operational management ❑ Driver development and retention ❑ Marketing development www.trincon.com/small-businesssolutions

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Rear loader added M ack Trucks has unveiled a Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) rear loader for refuse operations.

According to Mack, the Granite MHD rear loader offers a reduced weight option for refuse companies and municipalities desiring a truck built for lighter-duty cycles such as short inner-city routes or for service in smaller towns. Because the Granite MHD has lighter weight components than other refuse models, it offers an economic alternative to help fleets increase their return on investment, the company added.

Available in 4x2 or 6x4 configurations, the truck is equipped with a Cummins ISL9 345-hp. engine with a maximum torque rating of 1,150 lbs.-ft. The vehicle is available in a Class 7 rating when configured as a 4x2.

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The Granite rear loader gives Mack refuse customers an additional option. complement to the existing Mack refuse product line that includes the Mack Granite and the Mack TerraPro cabover and low entry vehicles,” said Curtis Dorwart, Mack refuse marketing product manager.

“This tough, lightweight truck is a customized option for our refuse customers who need a vehicle that is ideal for shorter routes and lower gross payload.” www.macktrucks.com

Encompass available on iPad

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leets using J.J. Keller & Associates’ Encompass E-Log and fleet management system can now access the services via Apple’s iPad and iPhone. This compatibility is made possible via the KellerMobile app, which is available on the App Store.

The services can also be used on Androidcompatible devices and the all-inclusive J. J. Keller compliance tablet.

“This capability gives fleets an unprecedented level of freedom to choose the setup that makes the most sense for their operation,” said Rustin Keller, vice president of operations & business services.

In addition to the choice of mobile devices, Encompass users have their option of Encompass Editions, from stand-alone E-Logs to complete compliance and performance management. www.jjkeller.com

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ranty program for Class 6-8 trucks. The Roadranger used-truck program features extended warranty options available for up to eight years and 1 million mi. on transmissions, and up to five years and 500,000 mi. on clutch components.

The program consists of five elements: a used-truck extended protection plan; factory remanufactured transmissions; clutches; Roadranger lube offerings; and information on earlier generation Eaton automated transmissions.

A series of customer training resources are also included in the program along with Eaton aftermarket

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Customers have the option to purchase extended protection plans for three product areas: the existing Eaton manual and automated heavyand medium-duty transmission; the existing transmission with an existing Eaton heavy- or medium-duty clutch; and the existing transmission with a replacement clutch. All of the programs can be purchased under one-, two- or three-year warranties.

A dedicated website features a quick start video for customers along with instructions for drivers for both the UltraShift and AutoShift transmission offerings. www.roadranger.com/usedtruck

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he Pig Battery Cleaning and Maintenance kit from New Pig is stocked with all of the essentials needed to quickly clean up battery acid spills and clean corrosion off of terminals. Acid neutralizing mats, wipes, sprays, a full face shield, and an apron are included.

Also contained in the kit are the supplies necessary to extend battery life and counteract damage caused by acid spills and overflows. Neutralizers, personal protection equipment, and nonconductive tools to help minimize the risk of acid burns and shock during battery maintenance come with the kit. www.newpig.com

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Radial for auto haulers

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ridgestone Com295/60R22.5,” said Bert mercial Solutions Jones, manager of prodhas released its uct marketing, TBR, Refirst tire designed spetread and OTR, Bridgecifically for long- and stone Commercial Soluregional-haul auto haultions. “This product is ers. The M749 drive rabuilt to withstand the cardial tire includes Bridgerying-capacity demands stone’s patented Waved of the auto-haul segment Belt design, which miniwhile maintaining the mizes belt stress at the maximum sustained edges and preserves casing M749 speed necessary when traveldurability, the company said. ing long stretches of highway.”

The tire also includes tie bars to Multiple cross-rib sipes improve control movement of the shoulder traction by slicing through water for tread block for low rolling resis- a solid grip on wet roads, and flexible tance and long, even wear. groove fence partitions in the tire “The M749 comes in a new size groove dampen noise production. unique to the Bridgestone lineup— www.bridgestonetrucktires.com

Updates made to Transflo products

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egasus TransTech has announced updates to its suite of products, Transflo Express truck stop scanning service, Transflo Now! anywhere, incab scanning, and Transflo Express Carrier Retrieval. All updates are designed to improve image quality and software performance.

Among the improvements is a new barcode scanning engine in Transflo Express 3.5 for more accurate readings.

The software automatically reads barcodes on any scanned document. Transflo Now! has been updated to include Windows 8 certification and more scanner options. www.pegasustranstech.com

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Colorado returns S eeking to capitalize on the demand for more fuel-sipping yet work-capable vehicles, General Motors has officially taken the wraps off its retooled mid-size 2015 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck. The model and its GMC Canyon cousin had been discontinued by the OEM several years ago.

Jeff Luke, GM’s executive chief engineer for full-size and mid-size trucks, explained that the Colorado is a truly “all new” vehicle that incorporates many of the lessons learned from the OEM’s development of the full-size 2014 Chevrolet Silverado.

“We also made a very deliberate effort to make these trucks look and feel different from our full-size and heavy-duty truck models,” he emphasized. “Aerodynamics and fuel economy in this segment are also a big deal—and the design reflects that.”

For example, to help keep overall mass down and improve the frontto-rear weight balance, the Colorado features an aluminum hood and “active aero” front grille shutters that close at certain highway speeds to enhance aerodynamics.

The Colorado, which goes on sale in the fall, will come standard with a 193-hp., 2.5L I-4 gasoline engine cranking out roughly 184 lbs.-ft. of torque. A 302-hp., 3.6L V6 gasoline engine that generates roughly 270 lbs.-ft. of torque will be available as an option. Both are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

A 2.8L I-4 Duramax turbocharged diesel engine will be offered as an option in “year two” of the Colorado program, likely with the 2016 iteration, Luke said.

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The 2015 Colorado adopts many features popular in full-size pickups.

Scott Yackley, Duramax assistant chief engineer, said the exact specs of the North American-tuned Duramax are still being worked out.

He did note that a global version has a torque rating of 369 lbs.-ft.

When compared to the 2014 full-size Silverado pickup, the 2015 Colorado is 900 lbs. lighter, 5 in. narrower, 3 in. lower, and 16 in. shorter.

The Colorado will be offered in three configurations: an extended cab model with a 6-ft. bed, a crew cab with a 5-ft. bed, and a crew cab with a 6-ft. bed. With the tailgate down, the 6-ft. bed allows 8-ft.-long items to be hauled within the vehicle. GM added that payload and trailer-hauling capacity for the Colorado is expected to exceed 6,700 lbs. when properly equipped. There will be no regular cab offering.

Both the 2WD and 4WD Colorado models will be available in three trim levels: WT, LT and Z71.

An EZ lift and lower tailgate makes raising the tailgate easier and standard two-tier loading allows a platform to split the bed into upper and lower sections, making it easier to haul, store and conceal items such as tools. www.chevrolet.com

Freightliner offers twin steer prep kits

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reightliner Trucks is making twin steer chassis prep kits available for its 114SD and 122SD vocational truck models. The prep kits will serve to quickly facilitate aftermarket conversions and installation of second steer axle and heavyduty suspensions, resulting in faster delivery to the customer, Freightliner said.

The company has partnered with Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada-based Simard Suspensions to offer the turnkey solution. Severe-duty twin steer chassis provide a stable platform for increased truck efficiency and performance.

“To provide a simplified transition from factory to conversion, we developed a cost-effective and timely process that still allows for customization,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. www.freightlinertrucks.com

TPMS data available on MCP platforms

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ire inflation data from Advantage PressurePro tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) is available on Omnitracs’ Mobile Computing Platforms (MCP) 110 and 200. The integration allows full monitoring and reporting of tire performance information directly to the MCP110 and MCP200 in-cab display.

The integrated solution is said to provide both drivers and back-office staff with easy-to-use, graphical data on tire conditions, including real-time pressure and temperature readings, under- and over-inflation alarms, and high-temperature alerts. www.omnitracs.com

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NG gliders for Peterbilts

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The Hunter-built gliders will be available in Peterbilt 388 and 389 models with a range of options through Peterbilt. They will be available with remanufactured 2004-2009 Cummins ISX 15L engines across the full range of power and torque configurations. The Max/SR system will be installed by Hunter and is included in the standard purchase agreement.

A glider is essentially a new truck with an older model-year engine and transmission both completely rebuilt to new-engine standards and warranties.

According to EcoDual, the system offers all of the torque and power of the Cummins ISX 15L engine. www.ecodual.com

Propane conversion system for Fords

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lliance AutoGas said it has received additional approvals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to install the Prins VSI system on Ford 2012 and 2013 models.

The Prins VSI system converts gasoline vehicles to run on propane autogas. The 10 Ford models available are: ❑ 5.0L Ford F-150 pickup 2WD and 4WD, 2013 and 2012 model years ❑ 6.2L Ford F250 pickup 2WD and 4WD, 2013 and 2012 model years ❑ 6.2L Ford F250 bed delete 2WD and 4WD, 2013 and 2012 model years ❑ 6.2L Ford F350 pickup 2WD and 4WD, 2013 and 2012 model years ❑ 6.2L Ford F350 bed delete 2WD and 4WD, 2013 and 2012 model years The 6.2L is available from Ford with a gaseous fuel prep package. www.allianceautogas.com

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estern Star Truck Sales has announced availability of its 4800SB all-wheel drive (AWD) model in an 8x8 axle configuration.

Suited for utility, construction, government and refuse applications, the truck is equipped with a twospeed transfer case that promotes excellent gradability and is ideal for low- and high-speed operations, Western Star said.

“This new configuration provides yet another rugged solution for vocational markets,” said Peter Schimunek, product segment manager. “Our continued advancements to the 4800 model provide yet another reliable, high-performance solution from Western Star to help our customers tackle the most extreme jobs.”

Spec’d with 57,000-lb. tridem rear

The 4800SB is available in an 8x8 axle configuration. and 23,000-lb. front axles, the vehicle features a transfer case equipped with integral air shift controls for front axle engagement and helical gears with constant mesh to minimize operating noise.

The truck has a 109-in. BBC and is available with engines rated from 350 to 470 hp. and 1,250 to 1,650 lbs.-ft. of torque. www.westernstartrucks.com

Maintenance interval increased

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hermo King has inlution APU running opticreased its recommally,” said Paul Barbaro, mended maintenance inAPU product manager terval for its TriPac Evolufor Thermo King. “The tion auxiliary power unit extended maintenance in(APU). The company said terval will help users meet the 2,000-hour maintekey objectives, including nance interval, increased lower ownership costs and from 1,500 hours, is availincreased sustainability.” able on all new TriPac Extended mainThe APU offers in-cab Evolution models as well tenance intervals heating and cooling comas any unit purchased pri- are available for fort while reducing emisor to the extended interval all TriPac Evolution sions. Software can be APUs. announcement. customized to meet indi“Thermo King extendvidual operating profiles. ed the maintenance interval based An updated flash-loadable control on extensive research, which indi- system incorporates 22 diagnostic cates that 2,000 hours provides more alarm codes for increased diagnosthan sufficient maintenance to keep tics should an issue arise. the high-performance TriPac Evowww.thermoking.com

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Firm launches financing programs

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iversified Lenders has created Diversified Transportation Finance LLC. The new firm will focus on serving the financial needs of trucking companies across the country through factoring, AR finance lines, and equipment finance.

“We are extremely excited to put this offering together and expand on the success that Diversified Lenders has enjoyed over the past several decades. We feel we have a great team in place and look forward to continued growth,” said Don Roberts, founder and owner of Diversified Lenders.

Eric Myers has been named president of Diversified Transportation Finance.

Myers has spent more than 20 years selling and marketing financial services, primarily in the transportation sector. www.diversifiedlenders.com

Mobile worker visibility improved

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T&T has added additional dispatch features to its AT&T Enhanced Pushto-Talk (PTT) solution that enables workforce management functionality.

Businesses can now map the location of company-issued Enhanced PTT devices on desktop software in near real-time, monitor push-to-talk activity, and record conversations of employees using company-issued devices.

AT&T has also added the ability to read missed call alerts, personal notifications, and return Enhanced PTT calls, all without unlocking the screen. Users have the option of setting a “home” talk group to hear only the calls on that group by default. www.att.com

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Retread for off-road use

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new drive retread greater wear resistance. for fleets operatStone ejector ledges on the ing more than side of the tread grooves 70% of the time offhelp resist stone-drilling, road is now available increasing the service life from Michelin Retread of the casing.

Technologies. The XDY-EX Pre“The Michelin XDY-EX Mold retread “delivers excepPre-Mold retread pertional durability and is designed forms in even the most for single and tandem axle XDY-EX retread grueling conditions service in severe applications due to its combinasuch as logging, mining and contion of tread design and proprietary struction,” the company said. compound technology that delivers The XDY-EX retread accepts more uptime and excellent traction,” chains and is available in 220-, said Ted Becker, vice president of 230- and 240-mm sizes. The raisedmarketing for Michelin Americas block sculpture has a deep 32/32nd Truck Tires, a division of Michelin tread, and a proprietary comNorth America, Inc. pound technology contributes to www.michelintruck.com

Blog offers maintenance tips

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itchell 1’s Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) is now offering maintenance and product tips through its Shop Connection blog.

Tips can be found on the site; for example, a recent posting showed how to determine if diesel exhaust fluid has been contaminated with common vehicle fluids. Mitchell 1’s CVG team works on development of the firm’s online products. The blog focuses on useful “Did You Know” information as well as “Tips and Tricks” for using Mitchell 1’s suite of software products for the trucking industry. www.mitchell1.com/shopconnection/ category/truck.

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Reefer cuts fuel use

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ew “smart remote evaporators” drive operational efficiencies of the new Vector 8600MT multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold.

The Vector 8600MT shares key attributes of its recently introduced single-temperature sibling, the Vector 8500 unit. According to the company, both provide significantly reduced weight, improved fuel economy, and greater refrigeration capacity. Both Vector models use a fully hermetic electric scroll compressor, which has 70% fewer moving parts and is 200 lbs. lighter than a traditional reciprocating compressor.

With the Vector 8600MT, up to two remote evaporators can be added to the host system. The smart remote evaporators automatically adjust to varying conditions to ensure optimized cooling capacities and more efficient fuel use, the company said.

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The 8600MT hybrid is a multi-temp unit based on the design of the 8500 model.

E-Drive all-electric refrigeration technology allows refrigeration and heating operations to be 100% electric. The system is powered over the road by an onboard generator driven by the unit’s diesel engine.

Electric standby capability is built in for when a vehicle is parked. www.transicold.carrier.com

Reman’d turbos available J asper Engines & Transmissions is offering a line of remanufactured Borg Warner, Garrett and Holset turbochargers. The company has over 100 different stock numbers, including turbos for popular diesel units such as the Ford/International 6.0L, 7.3L Powerstroke, Cummins ISB, and Caterpillar engines.

“We wanted to control our own destiny regarding the quality of the product,” said Ryan Dooley, Jasper Turbo and Fuel Division manager.

“For years, we’ve relied on several suppliers for our turbo needs. We

Air compressor for Mack Aset engine

value those relationships, but if we wanted to take our product to the next level, we had to get in the driver’s seat and bring the entire process in-house.”

Jasper’s turbo remanufacturing process includes the complete disassembly of the housings, which are then oven-baked to over 700 deg. F to remove soot and debris from the casting. Each internal component is inspected and then balanced to ensure proper tolerance levels. The entire center section is then reassembled. www.jasperengines.com

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eritor Wabco now offers a remanufactured System Saver air compressor for select trucks that use the Mack Aset engine.

“We’ve seen an increased demand from manufacturers for our System Saver products, and now we’ve efficiently remanufactured our air compressor for aftermarket use,” said Pat Kealy, director of aftermarket, Meritor Wabco. “Its quality is comparable to a new compressor—and with the extra ecological benefit of recycling versus adding material to a landfill.”

A typical compressor contains about 40 lbs. of steel, iron and aluminum, which has the metal content equivalent of about 1,200 beverage cans. The remanufactured air compressor minimizes the amount of waste added to landfills, the company said.

Wabco is the original manufacturer and Wabco Reman Solutions, a part of Wabco, remanufactures the compressor. www.meritorwabco.com

Drums for vehicles making frequent stops

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ebb Severe Duty’s line of Webb Vortex brake drums is aimed at vehicles that make frequent stops, such as refuse trucks, resulting in added stress on drums.

The company said its Webb Vortex severe-duty drums lower lifecycle cost for such applications by dissipating brake heat to lower the average brake operating temperature compared to how standard brake drums perform.

Six drums are available for 16.5x5-, 16.5x6-, 16.5x7-, 16.5x8- and 16.5x 8.62in. brake sizes to fit multiple applications. www.webbwheel.com

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The value of scrap

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Growing competition in the truck tire and retread industry has given fleets more choices than ever when selecting rubber. From name brands that have been around for decades to newcomers that are utilizing advances in technology, the overall performance and value has never been better. That being said, there is always room for improveso fleets need Casings removed ment, to insulate themselves sales pitches, from service have from special pricing and tire that are designed a story to tell tests to entice fleets to make a change. Since margins are tighter than ever, it’s easy to get caught up in offers that are too good to pass up. The key to long-term success is recognizing the difference between the steak and the sizzle.

Given the current state of the industry, most fleets run several different types of tires and retreads. Some are proven performers that have delivered for years, while others are either new brands or tread designs. In most cases, the suppliers track the performance in order to create the necessary data to demonstrate how their product is superior and/or the most cost-effective.

But I’ve always felt that the most valuable report in determining the value of tires and retreads comes from the scrap pile. Between the casings that are returned as received (RAR) from the retreader to the failed tires from emergency road service, every tire that is removed from service has a story to tell.

Perhaps the best place to start is the age of the casing.

Most truck tires come with a six- to seven-year casing warranty that includes a limited number of retreads. The path of least resistance is to just scrap the casing before

it approaches the warranty or retread limit, but that may or may not be the best practice. Without any data that supports the decision to retread a casing or remove it from service based solely on age, fleets may be losing assets or taking unnecessary risks as tires age.

Another tire cost and performance factor that can be defined through detailed scrap tire analysis is the effectiveness of the inflation pressure maintenance program.

The increasing usage of shearography in retreading identifies casings with hidden conditions like the onset of belt edge separations. By tracking the general lifecycle of each tire with this condition, fleets can more easily determine if the problems are related to underinflation or linked directly to a particular brand or model of tire. But without the data, fleets are just guessing.

While the quality of today’s retreads is comparatively better than ever, there is still a certain degree of craftsmanship that goes into retreading or repairing a tire.

Again, it’s easy to just accept every scrap tire or RAR casing as the nature of the business, but the reasons for the removal from service might say a lot about the companies that are responsible for retreading or repairing the tires.

Comparing the data from one region to another may identify trends or similarities that might indicate a supplier that is either too quick to RAR a casing or too slow.

Every tire or casing will eventually be removed from service. When fleets have detailed reports regarding the age, brand, number of retreads, and reasons for removal, the decisions regarding the purchase of tires and tread designs that deliver the best value are based on data, so the subjective nature of opinions is removed from the equation. AT

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LEASING

The benefits of change DeCarolis Truck Rental finds new technology is a boon to leasing

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What is proving to be a challenge for truck leasing companies like DeCarolis Truck Rental may also be a benefit to its business, notes Michael Margarone, president.

“New equipment may be more efficient, but it’s more complex and in some cases has presented problems,” he says. “At the same time, the entire truck industry is dealing with a shortage of qualified technicians. Both of those issues are causing more fleets to look at leasing as a way to have equipment available at a predictable cost.”

Rochester, NY-based DeCarolis Truck Rental, a 75-year-old familyowned business, provides a range of services to fleet customers in various industries. In addition to truck rental and leasing, the company offers safety services along with fullservice and contract maintenance for trucks and trailers at seven branches in western and central New York and has a heavy-duty parts division.

VENDOR SUPPORTED The DeCarolis fleet includes roughly 850 power units and 1,000 trailers. “The multiple vehicle brands in our fleet are a reflection of the vendor and dealer support networks in different geographic markets as well

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as customer preferences,” Margarone states. “Dealer relationships are especially important when we have to address issues with emissions and electronic systems. Sometimes it seems like the R&D on these solutions is being done in the field, so we need to be able to rely on our suppliers when problems arise.”

DeCarolis is also working hard to attract and retain qualified technicians. “We’re very involved with technical schools and high schools, where we donate used equipment and take part in career fairs, some as far as 250 mi. away,” Margarone relates. “We are broadening the field of candidates through that activity and hiring through traditional means as well as veteran outreach programs. Our apprentice program is aimed at bringing in new talent as well, and we have a mentoring program with our senior technicians to help new hires transition into our operation.”

DeCarolis has a very long association with NationaLease, the full-service truck leasing organization comprised of more than 165 independent businesses with over 600 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. That membership, says Margarone, is highly beneficial to

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the company and its customers.

“NationaLease gives our customers national connections backed by local ownership,” he says. “Every member knows their local market and the needs of their unique customers. NationaLease members provide reciprocal services to give other members that same support where needed anywhere in the country.”

Margarone goes on to point out that DeCarolis takes advantage of many of the programs that NationaLease has to offer. For example, the company participates in the group’s maintenance council and purchasing committee.

CENTRAL CONTROL Unique to DeCarolis is a centralized parts division that supplies all seven company locations and outside customers.

“The original motivation for this operation was to support our own facilities with parts,” Margarone states.

“By operating a separate parts division, we could ensure that we had everything we needed on hand at a competitive and favorable price. Before long, we realized that we could extend our purchasing power and support local customers by expanding into outside sales.”

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business of trucking

Scheduled downtime Putting a maintenance program in place for times of slow freight can help keep trucks on the road

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ou have many options on how to deal with slow periods of freight. One of the most beneficial is to bring trucks and trailers in for a good going-over by mechanics.

In today’s world, your fi les are an open book. That means everincreasing scrutiny by Dept. of Transportation (DOT) inspectors, insurance underwriters, and others looking at not just your CSA BASIC score, but also your files to see if you’ve really completed the

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maintenance and repairs necessary to run a safe operation. It’s important to keep in mind that if one of your trucks is involved in a serious accident—even if it’s not your driver’s fault—the DOT, insurance companies and others are going to look over your maintenance records. Applying the old “ounce of prevention” rule can help minimize potential problems.

Preventive maintenance is the consistent and continuing inspec-

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tion, replacement and repair of all components of a piece of machinery, with the objective being to prevent or reduce future breakdowns or malfunctions of the machine in question. Spend your preventive maintenance dollars wisely and use a planned schedule.

There are also financial gains to be had by having a planned maintenance and repair schedule in place when business is slow.

The first is the ability to reduce

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business of trucking unscheduled downtime. By having your local shop inspect and repair your trucks and trailers, you avoid putting your company and driver at the mercy of an unknown repair shop that has no stake in your operation. Working with a local shop builds trust and gives you control over what you’ll spend on repairs.

The relationship with the shop manager and shop mechanics should be one where they’re interested in your continued business, rather than just making a flash-inthe-pan profit. In other words, they have a vested interest in taking care of your needs without overcharging you or doing unnecessary repairs or diagnostics.

The ability to schedule when your truck is in the shop gives you the chance to maximize revenue and cash flow opportunities by eliminating lost or delayed loads.

records is the first step to maintaining the value of your equipment.

STEPBYSTEP APPROACH

Following are seven steps on how to inspect, perform necessary maintenance, replace and/or repair deficient components: 1. The driver must communicate to the mechanic anything noticed during day-to-day pre- and post-trip inspections, along with any oddities, strange noises or vehicle behavior experienced while driving.

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AVOIDING OTR REPAIRS

In trucking, nothing hits the bottom line harder than having equipment break down while under a load or having a driver call in with a mechanical problem while the truck is in a revenue-producing groove. One of the hardest calls for a trucking company owner to make is the one to valued customers telling them that their pickup or delivery has been delayed due to a mechanical breakdown.

The cost of on-the-road repairs isn’t just calculated by the higher repair and/or towing costs. Your biggest financial hit is from the loss of revenue while the truck is in the shop. Add to this the cost of having to pay for lodging for a driver. It’s far better for your trucker to be cooling his heels at home than in a motel room not earning any pay. It definitely makes for a happier employee.

Second, taking proper care of a truck and trailer helps both hold their value. Tracking and recording complete maintenance and repair

spection to determine if anything might have been missed.

4. The next step is for the shop to do needed maintenance and then repair or replace all items found during the three-step evaluation.

5. Torque wheel lug nuts and frame bolts to factory specs, align wheels, and balance tires.

6. Repeat the 20-mi. test drive with the mechanic and trucker assigned to the truck to make sure nothing’s been missed.

7. If your inspection falls during the spring or fall months, prepare your vehicles for the pending summer or winter driving season. Check coolant levels, tire tread depth, correct complement of tire chains, and heating and cooling systems.

By scheduling maintenance during slow periods, trucks can be ready to go when freight picks up.

2. The trucker and mechanic should take a short 20-mi. round trip.

The trucker should drive the first 10 mi., and then the mechanic should drive for the return 10 mi. During this excursion, the passenger makes notes as to the performance of the truck, along with any items that need attention, i.e., odd noises, shimmies, strange smells, or slow responses.

3. The mechanic takes the list of all minor or major deficiencies that were noted from both the conversation and the evaluation drive and conducts a complete DOT-type in-

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Trucks and trailers have maintenance requirements that must not be ignored. The truck driver and owner of the truck are the ones ultimately accountable for maintaining the truck they drive and/or own. By pleading ignorance, they become responsible for any subsequent and catastrophic failures that result, including any financial consequences.

Utilizing slow periods to perform a thorough inspection and taking the time to make the necessary repairs will reward you, your drivers and your company with years of on-the-road, trouble-free service.

The cost of this is minimal when calculated against the cost of an outof-service order or an unexpected breakdown.

Add to this the advantage of using the program to improve your CSA BASIC scores, reduce the risk of a negative inspection, and increase revenue, and you will find the time and trouble is well worth it. AT Contact Tim Brady at tbrady@writeuptheroad.com or call 731-749-8567.

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cover story

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he HOS rewrite by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is stinging carriers and drivers alike as well as their customers. And, says research drawn from the real world, stinging them good and hard.

The issue, say trucking advocates, is the safety agency’s unnecessary and consequential tinkering with the rule’s 34-hour restart provision.

The upshot is that for over seven months thus far, use of the restart has been limited to once a week— and it can only be triggered if 168 hours have elapsed since the last restart.

What’s more, the restart can be clocked only if two rest periods covering 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. are included.

FMCSA also added a requirement that drivers take a 30-minute rest break during the first eight hours on duty.

FAIR WARNING

No honest broker can dispute that FMCSA engineered these contentious changes to HOS in keeping with the agency’s mandate to improve highway safety by regulating how commercial vehicles are operated. But trucking’s lobbyists, as well as executives of individual motor carriers and industry suppliers, warned well before last summer’s rollout that the new rules would be doubly problematic.

That is to say, the long-haul segment of over-the-road trucking knew before the compliance hour struck that the HOS changes would provide little in the way of a safety dividend while driving up operating costs.

FMCSA had estimated the HOS changes would produce a benefit of $133 million annually for trucking.

But the American Trucking Assns.

(ATA) calculated the tighter red

tape would cost the industry $189 million a year collectively—from lost productivity alone.

According to Rick Schweitzer, general counsel of the National Private Truck Council, the results of an NPTC membership survey done a few months after the HOS changes became law revealed that of 10 fleets responding, nine reported being “adversely affected” by the re-jiggered reset; eight said their productivity had declined; and six noted that they’d begun paying drivers for rest breaks.

Tr u ck l o a d / l o g i s t i c s g i ant Schneider National reports that within four months of implementation, it incurred a 3.1% drop in solo shipments along with a 4.3% decline in team shipments.

And, per Dave Geyer, Schneider’s senior vice president and general manager-van truckload, that productivity hit has not been offset by any uptick in safety–related numbers.

“Safety performance dramatically improved under the previous rules, and there is no evidence to support that changing the rules has improved safety,” he advises.

“Feedback from drivers is consistent: They do not feel better rested as a result of the rules change. Just less productive.”

Fatigue is the tip of the driver iceberg. Geyer regards HOS reform as accelerating the trend toward drivers deciding “the lure and independence of the open road are no longer worth the pay and regulatory pressure they are now facing. Driver turnover is trending up and is back

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at pre-recession levels.”

“Based on calls to our ‘hot line,’” relates Tim McCrady, senior director of customer service for Omnitracs, “the 34-hour reset has been the most confusing rule to understand.” He says the stress of dealing with that “could have a negative impact on a driver’s health and safety—just the opposite of the rule’s desired outcome.

“Simplifying the [restart] process may reduce that stress, which, in turn, could help mitigate the driver shortage,” adds McCrady. He also notes that “carriers will need to implement programs to mitigate losses in driver pay as well as to keep driver stress factors low to reduce turnover rates.”

RISKS AND COSTS

“I believe costs added to the supply chain eventually always hit the consumer,” remarks Christian L. Schenk, president of CLS, an industry consulting firm.

“The challenge I have with this rule is it doesn’t appear to be reducing risk or costs in other areas,” he continues. “I meet with fleets every day and I have not met one who agrees with these changes. The reports show a 12% decrease in efficiency since July, which is massive and certainly expensive.”

Fast-forward to several months after implementation, and the bad news really began rolling in. For example, John Larkin, managing director & head of transportation capital markets research for Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., reports that a survey on the HOS changes showed that 80% of truckload carriers were experiencing a loss of productivity and 67% of truck drivers a drop in wages of 3.2% to 7.7%.

The biggest salvo fired back as of press time came in November.

A detailed report released by the

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cover story American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), a trucking-allied research organization that is wellrespected outside industry circles, amounted to a scathing indictment of how the rules have gone wrong.

The 60-page document panned the HOS changes for seriously impacting the financial health of motor carriers along with their truck drivers and logistics providers.

What’s more, the report found that where it counts, out on the road, the new regs have not only failed to measurably improve highway safety, but have caused safety deficits.

Estimates of the cost of HOS-related productivity losses for trucking run as high as $189 million a year.

BLACK MARKS Those black marks include drivers reporting increased fatigue generally since the rules were implemented and the “restorative benefits” of mandatory rest periods being depleted by having more often to take off-duty time away from home.

“Trucking is not a ‘one-size-fitsall’ industry,” ATRI noted in the report. “Even so, there has been a clear, measurable and generally negative impact to a significant portion of the industry resulting from the July 1 HOS rules implementation.”

Going further, the institute stated plainly that its report “demonstrates clear evidence that the rules have generated a financial consequence on individual drivers as well as motor carriers, the majority of whom are small businesses.

“The financial impacts are realized through decreased earnings for drivers, decreased efficiency and productivity for carriers, and, as trucking capacity tightens due to an increasing driver shortage, increased rates for businesses that ship goods,” the institute emphasized.

“Finally, the commercial vehicle ‘shift’ to congested time periods creates new crash risks and costs

that have not yet been quantified

by FMCSA,” ATRI added.

Released nearly back-to-back with the ATRI report, a membership study of over 4,000 truck drivers conducted by the Foundation of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Assn. (OOIDA) determined the HOS rules are affecting their ability “to drive while rested, operate their businesses efficiently, and make a living.”

The negative effects of the changed rules cited by the study include increased fatigue and stress, less income and home time, and spending more time driving in general as well as in congested traffic.

ods or because 168 hours had not elapsed since their last restart. In general, the report showed this forced drivers to lose time at home, which led them to take on shorter hauls and earn less income.

“The agency’s insistence on micromanaging a driver’s time is actually undermining highway safety,” notes Todd Spencer, OOIDA executive vice president. “Instead of providing the flexibility to drive when rested and stop when tired, the new rules have put drivers in the position of driving more hours than ever and in the worst traffic conditions, and spending less time at home. How is that safe?”

DRIVER FATIGUE

REALITY CHECK

About 46% of the drivers reported feeling more fatigued since the changes in hours of service and 65% said they now receive less income.

The OOIDA report also found that the single 34-hour restart per week had caused 56% of the respondents to lose mileage and loads hauled each week.

Drivers surveyed related having incurred long wait periods between loads and then being unable to click a restart because the 34 hours did not cover the two nighttime peri-

“The rules need to reflect the fact that drivers have to accommodate numerous factors they have no control over such as weather and traffic,” he adds, “in addition to the schedules of shippers and receivers, who don’t have to comply with any regulations at all.”

To be sure, the analysis contained in ATRI’s “Operational and Economic Impacts of the New Hours-of-Service” report along with the data compiled by OOIDA are potent ammo for any campaign

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to lobby Congress to force HOS revisions that would address trucking’s concerns.

ATA president & CEO Bill Graves stresses the importance of gaining widespread support on Capitol Hill for a bill dubbed the TRUE Safety Act that would stay the new rules until an independent review can be completed. The bill was introduced in October by Reps. Richard Hanna (R-NY), Tom Rice (R-SC) and Michael Michaud (D-ME).

“The TRUE Safety Act will put the brakes on these rules until they can be thoroughly vetted,” Graves states.

“We’re confident that once they are independently and objectively reviewed, FMCSA will have no choice but to undo what it has done.”

INFO DELAY It’s unlikely that Congress will do anything before it receives the results of the mandated restart “field study” being conducted by FMCSA. NPTC senior vice president Tom Moore says it is “hard to say when that will come out; sometime in the

spring at the earliest.”

“We expect the restart study to come out in the spring,” advises David Heller, director of safety & policy for the Truckload Carriers Assn. (TCA).

The Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce of the House Small Business Committee conducted a closely monitored hearing on the impact of HOS on small businesses. The congressmen grilled FMCSA administrator Anne Ferro on what HOS hath wrought.

“In Congressional testimony, administrator Ferro said she hoped the study would be released by the end of Q1 2014,” advises Rob Abbott, ATA’s vice president of safety policy.

Subcommittee Chairman Hanna noted in his opening remarks that the latest highway reauthorization bill required FMCSA to conduct the aforementioned study on the 34-hour restart and that it remains unfinished, even though Congress intended for the study to be completed before the agency adopted the new restart provisions.

As HOS reform pushes down wages and drives up fatigue, more long-haul drivers may just walk away from trucking.

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“Most disturbingly, there is a case to be made that the rule does not only cause economic harm, but may also make our nation’s roads less safe,” Hanna said at the hearing.

He suggested that by adopting a restart that bars operations for two evenings and ends at 5 a.m., “FMCSA is, in effect, pushing truckers onto the road at earlier times in the day, during the morning and evening commute and school rush hour, prompting safety concerns.”

Building on Hanna’s point about more trucking amidst congested roads, Rice stated there was no evidence that FMCSA took that dynamic into account, and he also questioned the data used to support even the 19 lives FMCSA estimates the HOS rule changes will save each year.

THE BIG IF “The 34-hour restart that was thrown out by the court had far less study than the one in place now,” Ferro told the subcommittee. Pushing back against the importance of the overdue study, she said that the original restart “had one—and only one—study justifying it: a study conducted by the American Trucking Assns. funded by a Congressional earmark.”

Along with the Small Business Subcommittee’s hearing, legislation passed unanimously by the House and Senate in October requiring FMCSA to address sleep apnea among truck drivers only with a full rulemaking could be a sign that the bellwether TRUE Safety Act might actually get passed at some point.

But Capitol Hill watchers put the chances of any legislative rollback of the HOS rule’s provisions happening anytime soon as a very big “if.”

“I don’t know where the TRUE Act will go,” TCA’s Heller says frankly. “But the [Hanna] hearing in November went a long way toward pointing out that FMCSA

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cover story should have done a better job of putting the [revised HOS] rule together in the first place.”

“It’s difficult to say [if or when] Congress will pass the TRUE Act,” says NPTC’s Moore. “However, the industry is doing its best” to make that happen.

“The legislation stands a good chance in the House,” contends ATA’s Abbott. “It will be more of a challenge in the Senate.”

“Substantive [legislative] change [to HOS] is unlikely due to the popularity of truck-safety regulation with the driving public,” remarks Noël Perry, managing director & senior consultant of FTR Associates.

As of press time, the measure had been referred to committee, but the likelihood of it passing was pegged at quite slim indeed by the law-tracking website www.govtrack.us. The prognosis posted for the TRUE Act gave it a “27% chance of getting past committee” and a “7% chance of being enacted.”

Regardless of which way the political winds blow that remedy, there are actions truck owners can take now and during the foreseeable future to mitigate the higher operational costs of HOS compliance— not to mention that of any decline in their safety performance.

WHAT TO DO Some avenues to consider pursuing include: ❑ Performing more split-loading or relaying of long-haul freight ❑ Adding more team drivers

❑ Lining up delivery windows more sharply ❑ Paying existing drivers more ❑ Hiring more drivers ❑ Switching to electronic logging devices (ELDs) ❑ Investing in technology to precisely match dispatching with HOS rules “How carriers can mitigate the HOS impact is easier said than

availability of capacity ❑ Work with customers to reduce waiting times at docks ❑ Raise rates in a very visible way so that other carriers will follow suit.

As for what carriers can do if rate hikes are not forthcoming or to get through the lag before higher rates up cash flow, Perry says that beyond “grinning and bearing it, [they should consider] delaying capital spending and discretionary maintenance.”

Matthew Menner, senior vice president of strategy for 3PL provider Transplace, advises that he has heard of “many carriers using the situation brought on by the HOS changes as an ‘entree’ to a discussion with their shippers on gaining some rate relief.

“Shippers are pushing back on that,” he continOperating costs and crash risks are increasing as ues. “But not retruckers are being forced onto highways during jecting it out of more congested times because of HOS. hand. Rather, they are requiring the carriers to present done,” admits ATA’s Abbott. “But data to back up why a rate hike is certainly, the keys are advance plannecessary.” ning and communication with shipPutting a philosophical spin on pers, as the rules are less flexible.” the real-world reality that is HOS, According to FTR Associates’ Omnitracs’ McCrady rightly obPerry, ways carriers can mitigate serves that “one thing is certain, the negative aspects of the HOS change is inevitable.” rules include: “The changes in the HOS rules ❑ Re-engineer routes to elimirequire carriers to look for ways nate awkward timing for 34-hour to mitigate the impacts,” he points restarts out. “To be competitive, carriers ❑ Increase governed speeds to will need to have a good handle on get more miles before a restart their operations. ❑ Turn down freight that results “More than ever,” McCrady adds, in restart problems “real-time communication and ac❑ Work with shippers to coorditionable information will be a key to nate the availability of freight to the managing a trucking business.” AT

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Storage solutions MANAGERS: Mitch Leone and Allan Fite TITLE: Parts manager and assistant parts manager, respectively FLEET: Dallas Mack Sales, Dallas, TX

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hen Dallas Mack Sales acquired the nearby Dallas Volvo Truck Center, a simple yet complicated storage problem reared its head: how to house an additional 10,000 parts—combined Mack and Volvo parts inventory worth about $1.5 million—in a space already maxed out with 10,000 Mack parts.

“We essentially needed to double our parts inventory capacity without adding floor space,” notes Mitch Leone, Dallas Mack’s parts manager.

Yet Leone’s choices were not only limited, they could get expensive in a hurry: raising the roof of the facility,

PROBLEM

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n addition to its storage needs, Dallas Mack also wanted a smarter yet more compact parts storage setup that would help cut inventory retrieval time in half.

“If we expanded our dealership footage, additional [parts] retrieval time would be spent just getting to and finding the stored item,” Fite explains. “With the proper storage, everything is consolidated. There is less walking around and stored parts are always within easy reach and full view. This means fast, effortless retrieval.”

Dallas Mack found the answers to all of its concerns with provider Stanley Storage & Workspace Systems. The company constructed a series of compact parts cabinets that would hold more parts and create additional floor space for the combined dealership. That included installing several sizes of drawers spread over 258 cabinets ranging in size from 27- to 59-in. tall, notes Fite.

To ease the transition to the new storage system, Dallas Mack converted a small section of the parts department each day by removing the parts and taking down the old shelving one section at a time. It then installed preconfigured cabinets and reorganized the parts according to

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building an addition, buying an altogether new building, or squeezing everything into the current space.

Allan Fite, assistant parts manager, adds that cutting back on parts availability in order to fit everything into the existing space wasn’t an option.

“We are always in close contact with our customers, so it is business-critical to consistently have parts on hand to meet their needs in a timely manner,” he explains.

“By having needed parts on hand, we are then wellpositioned to fulfill the exacting demands and diverse projects not only for our domestic customers but for the international market as well.”

part number so each section was ready to go in the new configuration the next day.

Fite points out that the new cabinet system also solved an organizational problem for Dallas Mack. Previously, parts had been stored all over the place, depending on the size of the part and what space was available at the time.

Now, each manufacturer and part type is stored together in one easy-to-find section, he says.

“For example, all of the gaskets are in one place and the high-dollar electronics are securely locked,” Leone adds, noting that Dallas Mack would have spent 10 times as much if it had gone ahead and raised the roof on the old building or purchased a new facility instead of reorganizing the parts department.

Fite also says that two cabinets now store the entire contents of five units of standard shelving previously used

by Dallas Mack. “That means we could double our storage capacity while freeing up space for more productive and profitable uses,” he emphasizes. “With multiple accessories, customizable drawer sizes and heights, these cabinets can be easily reconfigured based on the different sizes of inventory as well.”

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How do you ensure good mileage from tires?

Do you have regularly scheduled routes or on-demand delivery?

Good mileage from tires is ensured through regular rotation, regularly checking air pressure, and constant inspection of tires at every opportunity by the driver.

Both. The majority of our outbound freight is regularly scheduled routes and loads, and inbound is more on-demand or spot market freight.

What programs do you have in place to ensure Compliance, Safety, Accountability compliance?

CSA is an important part of our business. We have training programs for our drivers and specific inspection procedures both for drivers and for when a truck is in for maintenance and/or repairs.

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

Coleman Trucking

We generally keep a stock of tires, filters, oil, and antifreeze. Other parts are purchased as needed.

Owner: Scott Coleman In business: Since 1991 Location: Union City, TN Coleman Trucking is focused on hauling bulk commodities.

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

Trucks are replaced when they are no longer costeffective to operate.

How is maintenance handled? Your own shop or jobbed out?

Regularly scheduled maintenance is handled in-house. Major repairs are jobbed out. We use Tri-State International, the local International dealer, for most of our major repairs.

What are your specifications for your trucks? Are you able to find these on the used market? Do you purchase used and customize them to your specs or order new trucks built to your specs?

What are three challenges you face with your maintenance program?

I am able to find used trucks on the market and customize them to my specs. Both the weight and mileage of the trucks are especially taken into consideration because of the commodities we haul where the more weight we can get on a truck, the greater our revenue.

Cost is the number-one challenge we face with our maintenance program. We reduce cost by handling most repairs in our company shop. Because we are a smaller trucking company, I handle most of the labor myself. Even though this minimizes the cost of minor repairs, it is not always feasible for me to be available. When I am not able to handle the maintenance of my trucks, I have it jobbed out.

How do you handle the maintenance on your trucks and/or trailers to minimize downtime? What are your mileage/time intervals on preventive maintenance?

To minimize downtime, oil is changed monthly or every 15,000 to 20,000 mi.; tires are maintained and replaced as needed; and trucks are cleaned and inspected weekly.

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What does your company do best?

Our company strives to always be dependable and available to our customers.

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Liftgates A

common sight on delivery and work trucks, liftgates have been in use for over 50 years. Today, manufacturers offer an extensive selection of models and designs in a wide range of capacities.

Among the latest liftgate innovations is the supplemental solar charging system for liftgate batteries from Anthony Liftgates. The eNow 100-watt solar battery system provides an additional 6 amp/hr. charge to liftgate batteries during daylight hours and consists of a solar panel mounted flat on the top of the truck and a two-conductor cable that connects the panel to a charge controller located in the liftgate battery box.

Maxon Lift’s new models for 2014 include the GPT/GPTWR Tuk-A-Way. This product features the manufacturer’s Max Grip process, which makes the platform surface more slip-resistant by mechanically indenting the surface profile. A bolt-on extension plate and steps in place of the previous weld-on method eliminate corrosion and simplify installation. A new opener arm design helps minimize platform opening forces throughout the applicable bed height range.

Leyman Lift Gates’ new heavy-duty large steel platform is available on its SLP heavy duty Hide-A-Way tuckunder liftgate. Available for both low and high bed height applications, it has lifting capacities of 2,500 and 3,500 lbs.

Engineers at the company recently assisted Wabash National on behalf of a mutual private fleet customer to design a factory-installed threshold plate that better accommodates its aluminum platform Hide-A-Way liftgates.

Now, Leyman LAH and LHLP models can be installed on trailers with swing doors with no door alteration.

For 2014 Ram ProMaster commercial vans introduced this past fall, Tommy Gate has announced a Cantilever Series design liftgate. The model has been approved for the OEM’s 2500 and 3500 vans in wheelbases of 118, 136 and 159 in. The Cantilever Series features a hydraulic lift design equipped with extruded aluminum platforms that come with standard cart stops and fold laterally to allow for door access when the lift is not in use.

Waltco Lift Corp., which offers more than 50 standard liftgate models ranging in capacity from 1,250 to 6,600 lbs., has developed a medium-duty railgate fea-

Models are available to fit most budgets, vehicle needs

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turing an aluminum-hinged platform that stores at bed height for uninhibited rear door access and dock loading. The MDL/HP is available in 1,600-, 2,000- and 3,000-lb. capacities.

Palfinger Liftgates, which markets the Interlift brand, offers the ILD column lift, the ILT-WR twin fold design featuring an aluminum platform, a slide-in PowerPack and three-piece rear impact guard, the ILFP slide lift for fleets handling large and bulky products on vehicles with swing and roll-up doors, and the ILM plus medium-duty rail-type lift. A pick-up liftgate with a lifting capacity of 1,000 lbs. is also available.

Thieman Tailgates offers a full line of hydraulic liftgates for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Toplifters, stowaways, railgates, sideloaders, and conventional models are all part of the company’s line-up.

The company’s TopLifter Series is completely assembled into one compact unit and ready to run. Simply bolt or weld it to the truck bed and connect the battery cable.

Stowaway tailgates offered include a new 3,000-lb. capacity design for van and stake bodies and trailers.

SAF Holland offers a full line of liftgates to meet varying capacity and application requirements. Available in lifting capacities ranging from 2,750 lbs. up through 6,600 lbs., the line features the flagship DH Series. The DH Series comes standard in a 86-in. platform width.

There are also 80-, 96- and 102-in. variations.

Ultron Lift manufactures a range of liftgates in capacities ranging from 650 to 8,000 lbs. The company’s DA4000 Tuckunder liftgate has a higher capacity and larger standard aluminum platform and the DL series features a hydraulic close option for hands-free operation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THESE WEB SITES: Anthony Liftgates www.anthonyliftgates.com

Thieman Tailgates www.thieman.com

Leyman Lift Gates www.Leymanlift.com

Tommy Gate www.tommygate.com

Maxon Lift Corp. www.maxonlift.com

Ultron Lift www.ultronlift.com

Palfinger Liftgates www.palfingerna.com

Waltco Lift Corp. www.waltcoliftgates.com

SAF Holland www.safholland.us

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Landoll Trucking Marysville, KS

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2005 KENWORTH W900L, CAT C-15 435 hp, 10spd., 72” Aerocab Aerodyne Slpr., AG 380 Susp., 3.36 Ratio, All Alum. Wheels, 270” W.B., 2YR/200K Mile ATP Warranty (Eng,Trans,Rears), 10 New Virgin Yokohamas, 1750 Tq, KW Toolboxes, Stk #: 5J072479, $45,000

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2009 VOLVO VNL64T730, Volvo D16 500 hp, I Shift Trans., 77” Mid Roof Slpr., Air Ride, 3.08 Ratio, 235” W.B., Dual Exhaust, Driver Lounge, Double Bunk, Very Clean, Stk #: 9N271144, $62,000

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2007 PETERBILT 379EXHD, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 70” Ultracab Unibilt Slpr., 13-spd., Pete Flex Air Susp., 3.36 Ratio, All Alum. Wheels, 275” W.B., Platinum Interior, 7” Stacks, Before & After Boxes, Drop Visor, 8 New Virgin Tires, 117K Miles on New Turbo and EGR Valve, Frame Coated w/Spray-In Bedliner, Stk #: 7D738233, $72,000

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2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD13264T - CLASSIC XL, Detroit 14.0L 500 hp, 10-spd., 70” Mid Roof Slpr., Air Ride, 3.90 Ratio, All Alum. Wheels, 265” W.B., Dual Exhaust, Chaparral Interior, Rosewood Dash, Stk #: 4DM23991, $29,000

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2006 Freightliner Columbia, MBE450HP,10spd, 3.58 ratio,190” WB, 568,000 miles, 10 alum wheels, $24,300

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1999 Liddell 60 Ton 2+3+2, Self Contained, Drop Side, Modular Deck, 25’ Well, Flip Neck Ext, Can Be Ran As 5 Axle, Axles Are Independent ........................................$155,000

Air Shift PTO...................................................................$397.50 Direct Mount Air Shift C-102 Dump Pump ....................$375.00 50 Gallon Alum. Side Mount or Upright Tank ................$450.00

Wholesale Pricing, Replacement Hyd. Pumps & Cylinders Available!

2007 Pete 379, CAT 625 hp, 18 Spd, 347,471 Miles, 20K Non Steer Lift Axle, Full Lockers, Pintle Hitch W/Elec Air, 40K Rears, 390 Gears, 283” W/B, 54” Axle Spacing, Double Bunk, Leather Seats, Pass Air Ride, Fridge Pkg ......................$95,000

2007 Pete 379, 449,303 Miles, CAT 625 hp, 18-spd., 3.90 Rears, 285” W.B., 11R22.5 Tires On All Alum., Enclosed Cab Guard, Pintle Hitch, Double Bunk, Fridge Pkg. .....................$85,000

2010 Pete 389, Heavy Spec, Cummins 600 Hp,228,000 Miles, 18 Spd With 4 Spd Aux Trans, Double Frame, 20K Pusher, 20K Steer, 46K Rears, 300” W/B, 60” Axle Spacing, 150 Gal Tanks, Owner Opp Specs .............................. $125,000

1997 Western Star 4864F, CAT 3406 350 hp, 9LL Trans, 16K Steer Axle, 40K Rears, 230” W.B., Double Lockers, Tag Axle, 24’ Flat Bed, Pintle Hitch .....................................................$16,500

1990 BMY M931A2, 6X6, Cummins 8.3 Liter, Allison Auto, Spare Tire, 172” Wb, 14:00R20 Tires With Inflation System.............................$12,500

(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

Military M-920 Tri-Axle Tractor, All Wheel Drive, Cummins 400 hp, Auto. Trans., Hendrickson Susp., 45K Rear Mounted Drag Winch, 22 GPM Wet Kit ................................................. $16,500

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

1997 Ford F600, CAT 3126 210 hp, 6-spd., 207” W/B, 26,000LB GVWR, 14’ Enclosed Dumping Chipper Box w/Swing Door .......................$12,500

2000 Isuzu NQR, 163,000 Miles, Auto Trans, 16’ Box, Translucent Roof, 1,600 Lb Lift Gate, 17,950 LB GVWR, 225/70R19.5 Tires .................. $7,500

1998 XL Specialized XL-70-FDE, Air Ride, Extendable, 53’ X 102” Opens To 96’, Self Contained Hyd Steer Tandem Axles ........................................ 18,500

2008 Liddell 85 Ton 3+3+3, 38’ Well, 3 Axle Jeep, 3 Axle Nitrogen Accumulated Stinger, Alum Wheels, Ready To Work!! ................................$235,000 Also Avail 10’ Wide 26’ Modular Deck Drop Side

40’ 3 Axle Military Surplus Trailer, 34 Ton, Container Locks, Large Storage Boxes ................................$7,500 ea.

1991 Talbert 68 ton hyd detach, 25’ well, 22 1/2” loaded side ht, self contained diesel pony motor, includes jeep and stinger .................$125,000

2002 Xl 40 Ton Stretch Trailer, 53’ X 102” Air Ride, 255/70R22.5 Tires On Steel Wheels, Opens To 55’ In Well, Prep For Flip Neck And Axle, Strobe Lights ....................................$43,000

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

2013 3 Axle 5 Bunk Trailer, 47’, All Alum. Wheels, Front And Rear Lift Axles, 30K Axles, L.E.D. Lights ........... .................................. $49,000 w/FET

2013 Tri Axle Rail Trailer, 47’, All Alum.

Wheels, Front And Rear Lift Axles, 30K Axles, L.E.D. Lights, Empty Weight 11,440#..................... $44,000 w/FET

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WATSON & CHALIN STEERABLE PUSHER AND TRAILER LIFT AXLES IN STOCK

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ROY’S ENTERPRISE

USED TRUCK PARTS

715-634-6162 • 16477 Nursery Rd - Hayward, WI

CAT E110B Excavator ....... $18,500 and1993Tow Master Trl 20 Ton, Air Brakes ............................... $4,500

01 Mack CH 613 Visson, E-7 460 Hp, T 2180, 18 Spd, Air Ride ......... .................................... Parting out

1988 Ford L9000 Dump Truck, L10 International 2002 4200 Ser Cab & Cummings 300 hp, 7 Spd Spicer, Doors ...................................... $2,500 15ft Box ............................. $6,500

1994 case 621B wheel loader ..... .........................................$21,500

F900 Ford Tandem, V- 8 gas 5 x 4 tranny, 14 ft box & log loader, Parts only, NoTitle

2000 FLD 120, 12.7 LTR 60 Ser Engine, Eaton FRO15210C, Eaton 404S 3.90 Ratio, Parting Out......... ...............................Call For Prices

Trannys Remanns and Good Take Outs Price ........... $1,000 to 3,500 Exchange RTO’s, RTX’s & FRO’s

Ford Dump Truck F-950, V8 gas Parting Out, 2005 Sterling C7 Hyd Brake .......................... $2,500 CAT 250 hp Core, Eaton 7 Spd, Rockwell Rear

Maxi Grind 1994, 425, 3406 CAT Engine, 12,049 hrs ........... $30,000

2005 KW T600, C-15 Acert CAT Engine, FRO18210C, Eaton DSP41 Rear 3.25 Ratio, Parting Out .......... ................................ Call For Prices

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SKUBIC BROS. INTERNATIONAL

877-513-9079 zips.com

316 W Milwaukee St. New Hampton, IA 50659

2014 Century 9055T Heavy Duty Wrecker, Kenworth T800X, Cummins ISX 15 550 hp, Fuller RTLO18918B 18-spd., 4.30 Ratio, 331” W.B., Alum. Wheels, Air Ride, Stk. #NV11660..................................CALL

2014 Century 21’ Steel LCG Rollback Car Carrier & SP8000H Side Freightliner M2, Cummins ISB 6.7L 260 hp, CA 144”, 210” W.B., Air Ride, 4.88 Ratio,, Stk. #NV11558 ............................................................ CALL

2011 Zip’s 4 Box Smart Body Vehicle, Chevrolet C2500HD, 6.0L Vortec 360 hp Gas Auto., 9,300# GVW, 3.73 Ratio, CA 60”, 133” W.B., Spring Susp., Silverado Cab Trim Package, Stk. #NV10480 ......... ..........................................................CALL

2014 Century 30’ Dual Deck New Style 4 Car Carrier Kenworth T370, Allison 3000RDS Automatic, 33,000# GVW, CA 218”, 286” W.B., 4.33 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, Stk. #NV11690.................................. CALL

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2009 International 9900i Day Cab, “Eagle” Pkg, ISX-600, 13-Spd, Full Lockers, 200” WB

2014 Model 9900i “Eagle” Tractor, ISX-500, 18-Speed, Lockers, 226” Wheelbase.

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BERGSTROM fORd Of nEEnah 525 South Green Bay road • neenah, WI

dleithold@bergstromauto.com

DAVID LEITHOLD Fleet Sales Mgr.

800-924-4180 ext. 1113 920-727-9000

This New Arrival Is A Exclusive!

The Aluminum Design Is Lightweight Yet Strong For Efficient Use And Fuel Savings. 2014 Ford F350 4X4 One Ton Chassis With Automatic Transmission Power Windows And Locks, A Bench Seat And Trailer, Tow Mirrors, Gas V8, This Body Also Has The Top Boxes.

We have (2) Very Nice 2013 Cargo Vans made for the job.

Automatic Trans., Air Conditioning and Additional Lighting, Power Windows Door Locks, Trailer Tow Group Remote Keyless Entry and High Series Exterior.

Make It Yours With Your Upfit For $27,205.78! All Tax Title and License are Extra

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We Have Incoming Three F Series Truck Chassis With Reading Classic Two Bodies On Them. They Are All Space Savers All Aluminum And Ready To Work. Two 4x4s And One Two Wheel Drive All Have Automatic Transmission and Air Conditioning Power Windows Door Locks Plow Prep On The 4X4s.

Please Call For Pricing We have incoming, three Reading CSV aluminum body, utility vans V8 automatic air conditioning bucket seats power windows and locks limited slip rear differential. We have extra shelves, led lighting rear step bumper and lightweight design.

This design is 50 percent lighter than steel!! These are 2014 models!!

This 2014 Ford F550 4X4 Crew Cab Is Well Equipped With Power Windows and Door Locks Heated And-Telescoping Mirrors.

Payload Package, Plus Gets A GVWR of 19,500 on a 200” Wheelbase. Limited Slip Rear Differential, Traction Tires Rear, Electronic Shift Four Wheel Drive, Running Boards, Spare Tire and Wheel, All For $48,075 Plus Tax Title and Doc Fee.

All pricing is using current northeast WI incentive structure, Bergstrom Ford of Neenah is not responsible for changes brought on by Ford Motor company

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TM

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1-800-873-3875 To view our inventory listings, visit our website at www.usedtrucks.ryder.com

Nashville, TN • 888-857-9337 or 615-259-5525 • Russ Carrigan NEW INVENTORY

2005 Navistar International 8600, CAT C11 ‘04 335/1800 335 hp, FRO-12210C 10-spd. Trans., 3.73 Ratio, 146” W.B., 201,970 Miles, Stk. #416792.

2007 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 210/2200 210 hp, 26,000 GVW, Allison 2100HS 5-spd. Trans., 270” W.B., 195,456 Miles, Stk. #597367.

2006 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 230/2200 230 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd. Trans., 25,500 GVW, 234” W.B., Thermo King MD200-50 Reefer, 211,124 Miles, Stk. #460490.

NEW INVENTORY

2007 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 210/2200 210 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd. Trans., 252” W.B., Leaf Spring Susp., 24 Stake Flat, 79,226 Miles, Stk. #499864.

2006 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 12.7L ‘05 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-14210C 10-spd. Trans., 169” W.B., 3.73 Ratio, 360,953 Miles, Stk. #450006.

2007 Navistar International 4300, International DT 466 ‘04 220/2600 220 hp, 102”x97” Morgan, Roll Rear Door, 272” W.B., Allison 2500 HS 5-spd., 241,370 Miles, Stk. #300354.

Knoxville, TN • 866-325-5864 or 865-524-5065 • Miranda Holt MANAGERS SPECIAL $28,495

2007 Navistar International 4400, International DT466 HT ‘04 225/2300 225 hp, Allison 3000HS 5-spd., Carrier Supra 644 Reefer, 236” W.B., 211,386 Miles, Stk. #479247.

2007 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 250/2200 250 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd., Carrier Supra 744 Reefer, 24’ Insulation Van, Leaf Springs, 252” W.B., 307,213 Miles, Stk. #484344.

2007 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 250/2200 250 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd., Carrier Supra 744 Reefer, 24’ Insulation Van, 252” W.B., Leaf Springs, 324,031 Miles, Stk. #484345.

MANAGERS SPECIAL $28,995

2007 Freightliner Argosy, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FR-15210B 10-spd., 2.93 Ratio, 165” W.B., Air Ride, 48” Slpr., Stk. #300851.

2007 Navistar International 4400, International DT466 HT ‘04 225/2300 225 hp, Allison 3000HS 5-spd., 22’ Insulation Van, Leaf Springs, 236” W.B., Carrier Supra 644 Reefer, 195,489 Miles, Stk. #479246.

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2006 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 250/2200 250 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd., Air Ride, 234” W.B., 22’ Insulation Van, 179,366 Miles, Stk. #460620.

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Ryder Road Ready

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Greater Louisville • 812-284-2154 or 800-873-3875 • Brad Brutcher MANAGERS SPECIAL

2005 Sterling Acterra, CAT C7 ‘04 210/2300 210 hp, Fuller FSO8406A 6-spd., Air Ride, 226” W.B., 20’ Insulation Van, 165,935 Miles, Stk. #747893.

2006 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 250/2200 250 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd., Leaf Springs, 252” W.B., 338,786 Miles, Stk. #435456.

2005 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 210/2200 210 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd., Leaf Springs, 234” W.B., 22’ Alum.

Van, 239,625 Miles, Stk. #418309.

MANAGERS SPECIAL

2007 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., 3.58 Ratio, 226” W.B., Air Ride, 70” Condo Slpr., Stk.#504614.

2007 Navistar International 8600, Cummins ISM ‘04 330/1800 330 hp, Fuller FRO-13210C 10-spd., 3.73 Ratio, 152” W.B., Air Ride, 460,643 Miles, Stk.#466682.

2006 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 12.7L ‘04 380/1800 380 hp, Rockwell M-13G10A-M13 10-spd., Air Ride, 169” W.B., 782,909 Miles, Stk.#458746.

Birmingham, AL • 205-320-0173 or 800-834-9176 • Kerry Autrey MANAGERS SPECIAL

2007 Freightliner/Splinter 2500, Mercedes 3.0L EP ‘07 154/1400 154 hp, Mercedes 5-spd. Auto. O/D, 170” W.B., 218,860 Miles, Stk. #383026.

NEW INVENTORY

2011 Ford F550, 16’ Alum. Van, Ford 6.7L ‘10 390/2800 390 hp, Ford 6-spd. Auto O/D, Roll Rear Door, 201” W.B., 172,155 Miles, Stk. #422806.

2005 Freightliner M2 106, 26’ Alum. Van, CAT C704A 210/2200 210 hp, Allison 2100HS 5-spd. Auto., Roll Rear Door, 270” W.B., A/C, 228,147 Miles, Stk. #425565.

MANAGERS SPECIAL

2005 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 169” W.B., 489,25 Miles, Stk. #412456.

2005 Navistar International 8600, CAT C11 ‘04 335/2100 335 hp, Fuller FRO-12210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 146” W.B., 464,898 Miles, Stk. #423368.

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2006 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘04 470/1800 470 hp, Fuller FRO-16210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 58” Mid-Roof Slpr., 3.58 Ratio, 222” W.B., 553,964 Miles, Stk. #434851.

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Don Dens Sales, Inc.

Don Dens Sales, Inc.

I-35 & Hwy 210 - Carlton, MN

I-35 & Hwy 210 - Carlton, MN

2008 Liddell 85 Ton 3+3+3 Lowboy, Air Ride, Read to Go!, 3 Axle Jeep, 3 Axle Trailer, 3 Axle Nitrogen Accumulated Stinger, 38” Well.................................................. $235,000

2007 Peterbilt379, CAT C-15 625 hp, 73” Stand-Up Slpr., 18-spd., Air Ride, 3.90 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 285” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, Tilt/Tele ..................... $85,000

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2007 Peterbilt 379, CAT C-15 625 hp, 70” AIS Roof Slpr., 18-spd., Air Ride, 3.90 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 283” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, Tilt/Tele .............................................. $95,000

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TOM’S TRUCK PAINTING, INC

Collision Repair REPAIR & CUSTOM PAINTING Fontana, CA 92335

909.574.8751

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I-35 & Hwy 210 - Carlton, MN

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CONTROL THE AIR Height Control Valve Automatically adds air to, or exhausts air from air suspension to maintain a constant static design height.

Can be used in RH or LH applications. $ Part No. 90054007

AIR SPRINGS NOW in stock!

47.

PILOT VALVE Included in air control kits for raising and lowering systems.

1/8" pilot port.

1/4" all other ports.

Remote mount.

99 Part No. 90554615 $

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CHEMICAL Shell Rotella ‘T’ 15W-40 oil.

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Penetrating Catalyst Quickly breaks loose the surface tension of frozen parts and 11oz. 12 protects against per further rust box. and corrosion.

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SCUFFLINER

Plastic scuffplate is made from high density polyethylene (HDPE), prime pigment, UV-inhibitors, and selected process 8’ additives. It can 27’ be drilled, cut, 47’ or routed. Please 52’ call for pricing. in black or white

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ad index A&R Transport ...................................... 42

Don Dens .............................................. 53

Linings, Inc ............................................ 38

American Made Liners .......................... 40

Equipment One....................................... 9

Manders................................................. 39

American Truck Parts ............................ 44

Fleetco, Inc ............................................ 35

MATS ..................................................... 19

Auctions By Gov.................................... 11

FleetSeek ............................................... 31

Mt. Horeb Truck Parts, Inc .................... 38

Axle Surgeons, Inc. .............................. 46

Four State Trucks ............................ 36, 52

NPTC ..................................................... 21

Bergstorm.............................................. 55

Frontier Truck Parts .............................. 55

Opdyke Inc. ......................................... 50

Borg Warner Turbo ............................... 13

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel ............. 48-49

Peterbilt ................................................. 15

Citgo ..................................................... BC

Harbor Freight....................................... 45

Pro-Tote................................................. 62

Clean Burn ............................................ 10

International Used Truck Center

Radiator Works ...................................... 46

Dave Syverson....................................... 38

Ohio .................................................. 46

Raney Truck Sales ................................. 50

Detroit Radiator..................................... 63

Jordan Truck Sales ................................ 47

Red Eye Radio ......................................... 3

Diprima Tire .......................................... 34

Kadingers Salvage ................................. 37

Rife Heavy Duty Truck Parts ................. 40

Digital Snapshots .................................. 58

Kaufman Trailers ................................... 50

Road Equipment ................................... 59

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Roland Tire ............................................ 62

Thompson Motors................................. 62

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Royal Purple ........................................ IFC

Timpte Trailers Inc. ............................... 42

Roy’s Enterprise..................................... 54

TMC ....................................................... 25

Ruan ...................................................... 51

Truck Country ....................................... 64

Ryder ................................................56-57

Vander Haag’s Inc. ................................ 52

Rydemore ............................................IBC

Vanguard Truck..................................... 44

Ryder Farmingdale ................................ 40

WG Mears & Company ......................... 36

Sam’s Riverside Truck Parts .................. 41

Write Up The Road................................ 42

Schneider National/Used Trucks .......... 43

Zip’s Truck Equipment.......................... 54

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Superior Diesel ..................................... 36

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Used Cabs • Used Rear Axle • Used Engines • Used Transmissions • Used Cabs

THOMPSON MOTORS OF WYKOFF, INC.

THOMPSON TRUCKS & PARTS, INC.

Wykoff, Minnesota

(507) 352-2435

TF: 800-862-2002 • FAX: 507-352-4912

2005 International 9400i, CAT C-15 435 hp, FRO16210B 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 163” W.B., Stk. #70912 ........... ................................... $25,950

2007 Volvo VNL64T670, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 13-spd., Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, Dual Tanks, Stk. #70909 .............. $19,950

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2007 Freightliner Century Class, Detroit 14.0 455 hp, 70” Condo Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, 230” W.B., Stk. #70904 ................ $18,950

2005 International 8600, Cummins ISM 385 hp, FRO13210B 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.91 Ratio, 145” W.B., Stk. #70846 ................$16,950

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