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Next-gen classics

Form and function make new trucks the best of both worlds

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EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 4 Classics are still in style

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

TIRE RACK ....................................................18 Custom torque settings put dealers in a difficult spot

SHOP TALK ....................................................26 Fleet turns to EV ownership in its quest to be greener

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CLEANING UP

Engine settings can improve fuel economy

Hydraulic hybrids improve efciency for refuse feet

SPOTLIGHT ON AN AMERICAN TRUCKER ........30 Driver embraces the open road

FOCUS ON .....................................................31 Refrigeration unit makers balance cost with environment

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

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

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BY KEVIN JONES

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The March issue of American Trucker is headed to our booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show, so we decided to alter our editorial calendar a bit.

Rather than a planned feature on maintenance (critical, but not very sexy), the cover story this month looks into the future and asks, basically, whether cool trucks are on the way out.

In this age of uniformly aerodynamic and efficient rigs, how is There always a successful independent expected will be a place to stand out in the eet crowd? for individual mega-f Te good news— style in trucking and this isn’t a surprise to our readers—is the owner-operator segment is alive and well, and truck makers are paying attention.

As readers will see for themselves, new trucks are being built to ofer the best in both efciency and style. Te choices are many, and it’s up to the buyer to know what he or she needs—and likes— and has always dreamed about.

Of course, the equipment evolution doesn’t mean old-school custom trucks are dinosaurs.

Tis month’s cover features a 2001 Pete 379. We spotted it on a truck stop parking lot recently— how could we not?

Turns out the truck is one of 20 highly customized rigs in the feet of JDT Logistics, a fam-

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ily-run general and specialty freight hauler out of Medford, OR. And our cover model isn’t even one of the fanciest in the feet.

Owner Jim Davis tells us that all but one of his tractors are 379 “longheads” running 550-hp.

Caterpillar engines with 13-speed transmissions.

A feet made up of similar trucks makes life in the shop much simpler.

He’s had “a tough go ’round” in deciding when to make the leap to new equipment. Davis says he’d be inclined to stick with the classic style, a new 389—although he might consider an aero truck, such as a 587 “slammed to the ground.”

But he’s in no rush. A one-truck owner-op for 15 years, customers always admired his classic rigs and encouraged him to expand his feet.

Tree years ago, opportunities arose that allowed him to do so and his business has taken of.

He has a waiting list of drivers hoping to get on with JDT. “We go for that clean-cut, wellspoken, good-with-the-customers kind of driver,” Davis said. “Our trucks give them a sense of pride, and customers appreciate it.”

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According to experts, proper engine settings can lead to significant fuel savings.

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t any major trucking trade setting up an engine to suit the truck’s show, the exhibition hall will operations. feature dozens of vendors As explained by NACFE program who market various solutions for im- manager Dave Schaller, there are proving fuel economy and saving on more than 100 diferent parameters fuel costs. Mike Roeth’s pitch at the that control a modern diesel engine. recent Technology & Maintenance A feet survey found three levels of Council (TMC) annual meeting was complexity. unique: He’s giving Most basically, an his product away, For more on this subject and engine is left with and he has the data other tips on operational efciency, the factory default to prove it works. visit the Trucking Efciency website settings. The midAs executive diat www.truckingefciency.org dle level comprises rector of the North changes to a few obAmerican Council for Freight Ef- vious settings, such as a vehicle speed ciency (NACFE), Roeth leads Truck- limit. At the top, the optimized level ing Efciency, an initiative set up by means a feet or operator has worked NACFE and the Carbon War Room with an engine maker or an expert to that aims to double the efciency of fully exploit the array of options. the North American trucking feet.

Moving from the basic settings The latest “confidence report,” to the middle level can deliver a 3 to which focuses on electronic engine 5% improvement in fuel economy, parameters, has just been published. Schaller continued, while a fully And, based on Trucking Efciency’s optimized engine can deliver an 8% grid to assess whether a technology improvement—or even more. will be efective, optimizing engine For those operators of multiple settings is a fuel efciency sure thing. trucks who do pay attention to enSpeaking to trade media in Nash- gine settings, the survey found that ville for TMC, Roeth compared a templates ofen are used for simplictruck engine to a smartphone: “Once ity and consistency. However, the you’ve gone through the effort of survey also found “a huge drop-of ” programming them, you love them.” in engine optimization that correTe catch is taking the time to un- sponds to feet size. derstand the many possibilities for —KEVIN JONES Go to AmericanTrucker.com for used equipment listings

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“The addition of supplemental coolant additives and extender liquid coolant additive to our product line demonstrates our continued commitment to the heavy-duty market we serve,” said Mike Henning, marketing managerheavy duty. “Tese products provide vital protection for heavy-duty engines while complementing the Pre-

stone Command line, making Prestone Command the ‘go-to’ choice for feet managers when it comes to engine protection.”

SCAs protect coolant systems from corrosion, prevent the buildup of harmful deposits, and control the pH balance with dependable chemical conditioning.

The extender liquid coolant additive is a corrosion inhibitor recharge for heavy-duty cooling systems with extended life technology. It is a premixed liquid chemical additive specifcally engineered for extendedservice interval technology. www.prestone.com

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rivers using CAT Scale’s Weigh My Truck mobile app can now make payments with an Electronic Funds Source (EFS) card.

The option allows drivers to automate the entire weigh station process without leaving the truck by linking their EFS card to CAT Scale’s Weigh My Truck app.

Drivers can select their EFS card as a form of payment on an account, complete the registration process, and download the mobile app. When a driver goes to weigh in at any CAT Scale location, the app uses the GPS location of the mobile device to initiate the point-of-sale. The mobile app then prompts the driver for verifcation and authorizes the transaction. www.weighmytruck.com

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Enhanced gear reduction maximizes on/off road capabilities and allows for the elimination of gearboxes typically installed in an automatic design. Te result is lower overall vehicle cost and less driveline complexity.

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Eaton said that compatibility with 2-speed axles provides vocational customers with a lower-cost option. transmission products to best serve the commercial trucking industry,” said Ryan Trzybinski, product plan-

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“Road Choice is pleased to expand our parts oferings to our customers,” said Dan Bambrick, private brand manager. “Te addition of these replacement parts to our product portfolio enables customers to have high-quality replacement parts, but at a value price.”

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According to the company, the new splash guard ofers the same innovative design used to reduce wind resistance and improve fuel economy as previous models. Road spray is reduced by redirecting airborne water to the pavement. Te guard is made of the same durable, high-impact nylon as all Eco-fap products. Te nylon enables the fap to withstand extreme conditions, providing longer life than competitive models. www.ecofaps.com

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ON POINT Success depends on avoiding these common mistakes

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rucking is a tough business.

Just ask anyone who has either tried to start a trucking company or who owns a successful operation. According to Entrepreneur Magazine, 40 million businesses are started each year in the United States, and “a meager 350,000 actually grow and make money.”

Tat’s just nine-tenths of one percent that actually make a proft in the frst year. Now that doesn’t mean the other 99.1% all fail. Tree out of four businesses that start each year make it to the second year, reports StatisticBrain.com; however, by the

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fourth year, 56% of those businesses have failed.

What are the numbers for trucking companies? Again, according to StatisticBrain.com, by year four, 55% of those new carriers will be out of business.

What are the major reasons (and what led to them) contributing to the majority of business failures in that four-year period?

1. INCOMPETENCE (THE CAUSE OF FAILURE FOR 46% OF BUSINESSES) Emotional pricing. Tis means the businessperson made pricing

decisions for their services based on his or her feelings and not on a costplus-proft margin formula.

Owner’s pay exceeds what the business will support. This indicates the owner didn’t look at sustainability and growth for his company and most likely was taking whatever was lef over afer all the monthly bills were paid; in essence, stealing from the future of the company. Proft is meant for sustainability and growth. Salary must be an expense and absolutely be no more than what another person would be paid to do the same job.

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3. LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TRUCKING BUSINESS (11%)

Lack of planning. Going into business without a defnitive business plan is like starting a trip with multiple shipment drops without looking at a map and with GPS turned of. You never know where you’ll end up.

No experience in recordkeeping. This is often the root of the other failings. Not knowing your numbers (which come from quality recordkeeping) causes a domino efect throughout the business.

You’ll have no idea how to price your hauling services, no idea what you can pay yourself in salary, and you’ll lack the facts and figures needed to plan.

2. UNBALANCED EXPERIENCE OR LACK OF MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE (30% ) Poor credit-granting practices.

One of the frst mistakes many new carriers make is granting credit to shippers and brokers without fully investigating their credit histories.

Te fastest way to go out of business is to run out of operating cash when you have loads to haul. Tis is called cash fow; it’s the money that a business uses to pay its bills.

An efective way for a small carrier to manage receivables is to have a factoring company handle the invoicing and collection. Te factor will have the infrastructure to know the creditworthiness of any shipper or broker with whom you’d like to

haul freight, and to what level they can be indebted to you that will ensure timely payment. A factor will also ensure you receive the amount of the invoice, less a small fee, to keep your cash flowing and your trucks rolling.

Expanding (growing) rapidly.

Growth requires capital—bucket loads of it. Te cost of adding more trucks far exceeds just the cost of a tractor and trailer. Hiring a driver, obtaining insurance, getting a base plate and permits, and fnding the necessary loads are just some of the additional costs. Each truck multiplies the operating costs, such as paying the driver and buying fuel.

Typically, it takes three months for a truck and driver to be self-supporting. Having the opportunity to expand doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to grow. Expansion needs capital and advance planning.

Inadequate borrowing practices. Tis is one area where careful planning is critical. Be careful how much you borrow and from whom you borrow, and pay attention to the terms and interest rate.

“Never borrow more than you need, and only borrow when your business will generate a proft when the borrowed money is invested into your company,” one business fnance professor instructed his students.

“You need to look for the ROI on borrowed money in the same way you’d look at any investment. Tat return must exceed the cost of the loan (principle and interest required to pay it back).”

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Inadequate number of loads.

Not having the loads to produce revenue to keep a company moving forward is one of the bigger mistakes made by new entrants into the industry. Many think they can rely strictly on load boards, but it takes a three-pronged approach for the micro-trucking company.

Te frst prong is a quality direct shipper contract, where the trucker receives a retail freight rate. This contract doesn’t involve any third parties; the relationship is directly with the shipper.

Te second prong is a list of quality freight brokers that the trucker can rely on to provide freight that’s proftable for the trucking company.

Tis is considered wholesale freight since a third party receives a portion of the hauling revenue.

Te third prong is the load boards.

Tey typically pay the lowest rates because there is no relationship between the motor carrier and the shipper or broker. Since a working relationship doesn’t exist, there is no desire on the part of the shipper or broker to pay top dollar.

4. NEGLECT, FRAUD, OR DISASTER (1% ) These three reasons are really self-explanatory. You can control neglect and fraud with foresight and planning, and through careful hiring practices of employees and contractors. You never know when disaster will strike; therefore,you should purchase adequate liability and property insurance. Don’t forget to purchase life insurance on any vital personnel.

Avoid—or at least minimize— these mistakes, and success is far more likely.

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I’ve had a front row seat for all of the major changes to the truck wheel installation process over the past three decades. By combining “good-and-tight” with antiseize, technicians thought they had the solution for stud pilot wheel systems in the 1980s. When hub-piloted wheels started showing up in the ’90s, the good-andtight process remained, but the cans of anti-seize went back in the cabinet Custom settings because there were no frozen inner and outer put tire dealers in cap nuts. For most people, torqued meant a difficult spot tight so everyone was happy.

Things started changing around the turn of the century as commercial tire service providers and fleets began to recognize the importance of precision when installing disc wheels and rims. With hub-pilot systems dominating the market, people started paying more attention to the actual torque specifications. At first, the solution appeared to be torque-limited extensions (torque sticks) because they wouldn’t create a lot of resistance in the shop. Unfortunately for technicians, they were proven to be inconsistent, so the industry had to adopt torque wrenches as the tools for wheel installation.

Tools aside, the spec of 450 to 500 ft.-lbs. for hubpilot and stud-pilot wheels had universal acceptance.

In order to account for the natural variation in torque wrenches, the target of 475 ft.-lbs. was easy to remember for technicians. Most of the vehicles on the road have disc wheel systems as opposed to demountable rims, so the tools could be set at 475 ft.-lbs. in the morning and left there until the end of the day. The simplicity was something to behold— and apparently, short-lived.

One of the unintended consequences of the 475

ft.-lbs. spec is the reliance on checking the torque within the first 50 to 100 mi. after installation. Dual wheels can settle as they flex, which may result in the loss of bolt tension. The only way to determine if the clamping force has been reduced is to check the torque, which means the fasteners need to be checked shortly after the wheels are serviced. Tests have shown that when technicians pay close attention to the details of cleaning, lubricating (on hub-pilot wheels), tightening and torquing, the torque check is not necessary. However, the lack of consistency in the field makes torque checks a harsh reality for most of the industry.

That reality has led to fleets asking for different torque specs from their wheel suppliers partly because they are unwilling to follow the torque check recommendations. And while it seems like higher torque settings are a logical solution, it’s creating an unprecedented level of confusion for the commercial tire service industry.

What used to be a simple process of torquing every disc wheel to 475 ft.-lbs. has become a literal soup of different specifications. Fleets are telling their service providers to raise the torque as high as 650 ft.-lbs., which puts the tire dealers in a tough spot.

When fleets are unable to produce written documentation that their wheel supplier has approved a higher torque setting, the only option is to stick with the published torque specifications. Standard of care requirements dictate that installers follow industry guidelines at all times, so 475 ft.-lbs. is the only acceptable target in most cases. But the growing number of fleets with a different spec are taking a clear picture and making it muddier by the day. AT

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wner-operators are always going to play a big role in trucking— because they know how to adapt to changing times. Te same goes for the trucks aimed at the independent trucker market.

Tese new tractors are still the custom dream machines that turn heads and pamper the owner with all the amenities. But, more than ever, they’re being designed and built as tools of the trade—efcient and efective highway workhorses (that also can pass for show ponies in any parking lot).

Western Star trucks are a classic example of classic style—and the brand’s limited production lends a certain swagger that a feet truck with big market share can’t pull of. Te readily identifable red star badge on a long, square hood immediately conjures an image of hauling logs in the rugged Pacifc Northwest or pulling a multi-trailer road train across the arid Outback.

Add an industrial-strength grille guard to the massive nose, maybe even a row of of-road headlights, and some air horns on the cab, and you have one serious truck.

But, explains Guy Lemieux, marketing segment manager for Western Star Trucks, customers now are asking for something a little diferent.

“Our traditional trucks are great. People love them for heavy-haul and those kinds of applications,” Lemieux says. “But we did a lot of customer research, and we found that people really wanted to maintain that traditional look and styling and uniqueness, and they wanted aerodynamics—they wanted both.”

What customers didn’t want was a truck that looked like a “jelly bean” or “minivan,” he notes. So the truck designers were “nudged” away from obvious shapes—and, in wind tunnel and road tests, it turned out that the hard edges work.

Likewise, customers want to retain the sun visor and so, with a little work, the traditional touch proved aerodynamically neutral.

Te result is the new 5700XE, which cuts through the air about 9% better than Western Star’s current fuel efciency highway tractor, the 4900FE set-back model.

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Lemieux concedes that Western Star is “the last to enter the fray” in the competition for fuel-efficient highway trucks, but he believes the 5700XE—which goes into full production in April—is a proven Western Star, yet lightweight and aerodynamic.

And the market focus remains the same.

“We don’t sell a thousand trucks at a time to these superfeets,” Lemieux points out. “For smaller feets that are image-conscious and for owner-operators, for sure, it’s a tried-and-true Western Star.”

Of course, Peterbilt is a brand that has long dominated the show-truck circuit, both in quali-

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ty and quantity. A recent gathering of the faithful for a Peterbilt 75th anniversary event in Stockton, CA, drew nearly 400—that’s trucks, not visitors.

But the iconic brand doesn’t plan to give up its place as a calendar pinup and aspirational tractor to make the transition into 21 st century trucking.

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Western Star 5700XE: Aero with an edge

“Peterbilt is a brand—built over many years and for reasons that maybe no one can understand— that resonates with the entire industry,” says Todd Acker, director of marketing.

Yet the changing dynamics of the industry have not been lost on the truck maker. Acker notes that feet consolidation, the rising price of equipment and operating costs—to say nothing of a recession or two— have made trucking a tough business for independents.

‘BALANCING ACT’

“We don’t feel that owner-operators are out of the market, but their role has shifed,” he says, pointing to the many who have signed on with feets for the bulk of their freight.

“Tey’re purchasing equipment differently than they used to. And for us that’s been good.”

Te traditionally styled Model 389, for instance, “is as strong now

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as it’s ever been” in terms of production numbers, but Peterbilt has seen real growth in aerodynamic products.

So how does a brand set itself apart in an era when truck makers have all adopted that scientifcally efective shape and their trucks have begun to look like one another?

Acker quickly points to three key areas: ❑ Fuel efciency: Fuel expense is important to any truck operator, whether independent or feet. ❑ Reliability: Te requirement for uptime is “stronger than ever” for buyers, especially for an operator with one to fve vehicles. ❑ Driver appeal: When truck drivers are in short supply and utilization is being hurt, having “the truck of choice”—built around comfort and ergonomics—is a key to success.

And in all of these areas, Peterbilt continues to build trucks with owner-operators in mind—even as

trucks have changed so signifcantly, whether in exterior form or in technologies to improve the freighthauling function.

“Our products have to maintain a premium position, not just for price or desirability but from a design position as well,” Acker says.

“We want people in our trucks to feel like they’re in a luxury vehicle.

I’d say Peterbilt has captured that for a good 50 of our 75 years. Te moment people started living in trucks is the moment they required them to be more comfortable.”

And while plenty of veterans lean toward the traditional models that they know and love, Acker points out that younger owner-operators ofen favor aero designs.

“It’s their business, and they want to run their business efectively and take advantage of the fuel efciency characteristics of a 579 instead of that 389,” Acker says. “Tere’s a little bit of balancing act for owner-oper-

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Peterbilt Model 389: Style is timeless

ators. Te fact that we’re dedicating resources and design engineering to keep the traditional products up to pace for what owner-operators want is a testament to the strength of that market. We’re not walking away from our roots.”

When it comes to an iconic image of American trucking, the Mack bulldog backs down from nobody.

The brand has taken quite a bite out of the heavy-duty construction market in recent years. Depending on body confguration, the awesome Titan can move the equipment that moves mountains and then move the mountains themselves, one massive dump load at a time.

And while a trucker can appreciate its sheer size and strength, the Titan’s not a truck for moving general freight across the country. Mack has quite an on-highway legacy as well, and has marketed to owner-operators with oferings such as the classic Cruiseliner cabover equipped with a

sleeper box, recalls Phil Cary, Mack highway segment manager.

But times—and trucks—have changed.

“I think any owner-operator is getting a little more savvy with fuel consumption, and I think Mack plays into that quite well,” Cary says.

“When it afects somebody’s bottom line, it only takes a matter of time until a light bulb goes off in their head: ‘Tis classic truck is really, really nice, but it’s not allowing me to reach my full earnings potential.’ ”

PROFIT CAN BE STYLISH, TOO

Cary’s rough formula (assuming $4/gal. diesel) is that every 1% improvement in fuel economy adds $600 to the operator’s pocket—and that certainly makes an aero truck attractive in a diferent way.

Te brand’s current highway push is led by the Pinnacle, including a high-rise 70-in. sleeper that is “an excellent owner-operator truck,”

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Cary says. For a more classic look, Cary suggests the axle-forward Pinnacle variation.

And, he adds, “you can dress up an aero truck just as much as you would a classic anyway.”

The Pinnacle’s Grand Touring trim package is aimed squarely at owner-operators, with a buttontucked interior along with a number of amenities such as fat screen televisions and refrigerators.

Te Rawhide Edition takes customization even further. Te package, installed on the axle-forward Pinnacle, comes with touches such as a “Texas bumper,” a big sun visor, 7-in. bullhorn exhaust stacks, chrome trim, and polished aluminum air and fuel tanks.

“As an old-time Mack guy, since ’74, I’ve seen the transition and how our product has grown, and it amazes me to this day to get in that truck, the distinctive sound of closing the door,” Cary says. “Nothing could be

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International LoneStar: A style all its own

more comfortable for a driver than to have everything wrapped around them—that nice interior, everything convenient to your fngertips.”

International Truck has a corporate lineage that predates internal combustion engines, but the truck maker grabbed headlines and plenty of magazine covers when it introduced the LoneStar in 2009: a fat-out premium, owner-operator tractor that was ahead of its time.

Both aerodynamic and undeniably distinctive, the LoneStar had the misfortune of coming out just as the Great Recession was kicking in—and as truck buyers ducked and waited for a recovery. But it’s a testament to International’s forwardthinking that the trucks are now more and more visible on the road, both in growing numbers and because of the still-distinctive looks.

Navistar also continues to make its 9900 traditional model, and its best seller is the aerodynamic ProStar. Te LoneStar was designed “to

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bridge the gap” between the two, explains Jodi Presswood, vice president and general manager of the heavy-duty truck product line for Navistar.

The irony, as Presswood points out, is that the “new” front-end styling is borrowed directly from a 1930s International pickup truck.

For the more budget-conscious operator, but one who still wants what he or she wants, the ProStar is available with several trim levels, including International’s long-lived Eagle “top-of-the-line” package featuring both interior and exterior touches.

As with the other truck makers, International focuses on improving truck fuel efciency as well as on reducing some costs that may not be the first thing an owner-operator considers when buying a new truck, such as serviceability and long-lasting components that keep the cost of ownership in check.

Indeed, International is heavily

promoting an uptime initiative “that will help the operator make money.”

“We provide vehicles that appeal to the owner-operator because they’re attractive and customizable. We provide lots of choices so they can pick what they want,” says Presswood. “We’ve got great looking trucks.”

BELLS AND WHISTLES THAT PAY

Top-end trim sets are attractive, but there are plenty of other choices on today’s trucks that are designed to beneft the bottom line.

Among the most talked about, both by truck makers and by drivers at the truck stop diner, is the matter of automated transmissions: To shif or not to shif, that is the question.

Manufacturers insist there’s little room for debate.

While wind-tunnel tweaks are now focused on fractions of one percent improvement, the industry has made great strides in powertrain efciency. Te integration of engine,

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transmission, and axles is pushing Class 8 fuel economy to 10 mpg and beyond.

And the sales pitch to fleets is straightforward: Te new generation of automated transmissions can make your new drivers as good, fuel economy-wise, as your best veteran drivers.

While that may not ofend every successful owner-operator, it likely won’t sell them many trucks either.

Still, truck makers insist there are advantages to letting technology do some of the work.

Te Western Star 5700XE, for instance, comes with a Detroit DD15 engine and optimized DT12 automated manual transmission.

SHIFTING TECHNOLOGIES

“Less fatigue,” Western Star’s Lemieux says simply. “We know there are a lot of drivers out there who prefer a manual transmission.

Tey want to be in control; they like the feel. But, especially in urban areas or stop-and-go trafc, an automated transmission really does reduce fatigue and improve comfort.”

Te good news is that truck buyers still have the option to deselect an AMT and go with the manual package of their choosing—and save signifcantly on the purchase price.

Whether or not a driver is giving up fuel economy would depend on his or her skill in shifing manually.

Likewise, truck and engine makers are now offering telematics systems that can monitor a truck while it’s on the road, detect and report problems, and even schedule maintenance.

A single-truck operator may be reluctant to invest in a system that permits feet dispatchers to immediately deal with delivery-threatening problems, but the consequences of a broken truck are all the more important to a feet of one.

Mack’s GuardDog Connect, for instance, is designed to proactively connect the truck operator “in real

Mack’s Rawhide interior touches time with real people” to coordinate repairs—whatever is required to get that truck up and running again.

“Downtime afects that single truck driver far more than it does a national feet,” Cary says. “It can beneft everybody, but I think it’s actually more of an advantage to that owner-operator who can’t call for another truck to take the load.”

Safety options such as roll stability, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation systems are more and more common, although pricey—until an operator calculates the costs of an accident.

“A [key] piece moving forward is to make sure there’s a payback equation,” Navistar’s Presswood says. “Te various industry associations really need to think about how we can get insurance companies to provide incentives for the purchase of these safety systems so that there is a less dramatic and more rational payback.”

WHO ARE THESE GUYS?

Successful owner-operators— the kind who buy new, premium trucks—share some traits in common. Specifcally, they know what has worked well for their own

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operations and they keep up with “the latest and greatest” in recent developments, Peterbilt’s Acker suggests.

So it’s important for truck buyers to help dealers understand specifc application and operational needs.

“Tey need to maximize efciency up front, but it’s very important for owner-operators to always consider what their trade cycle is going to be,” Acker says. “Tey want to be able to maximize the resale value of their equipment.”

For Mack’s Cary, customers looking for premium trucks are typically single-truck operators or a feet of maybe fve trucks. He or she may do some specialized hauling, and has a good relationship with regular customers and brokers.

“He’s never, never hauling empty,” Cary says. “He sets a high standard for himself. He sets high standards for the equipment he operates. His customers like to see him pull up in that type of vehicle: That’s an outward expression of who that driver is.”

Simply, as long as there are owneroperators, there will be owner-operator trucks. Te choice is still up to you, American trucker. AT

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Benefits of ownership MANAGER: Frank Appel TITLE: CEO COMPANY: Deutsche Post DHL OPERATION: Global package and parcel delivery with a ground vehicle fleet of 89,000 units

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o cut energy costs while establishing a more environmentally sustainable business footprint, Germany’s Deutsche Post DHL began its “GoGreen Program” almost eight years ago. Te program targets a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduction of 30% by 2020 against a 2007 baseline level.

Since reducing CO2 emissions directly correlates with reducing energy consumption, DHL, which operates 89,000 vehicles globally, engaged in a host of eforts,

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i.e., using more renewable energy sources, more efciently managing trafc fows via technology, and modernizing its global ground delivery feet with alternative drive systems.

Early on, DHL settled on electric vehicles (EVs) largely because those vehicles do not produce CO2.

One problem with DHL’s strategy, however, revolved around fnding an electric vehicle maker that could build the kind of easy-to-maintain EVs the company desired.

HL says electric vehicles are especially suited for driving in stop-and-go trafc because they emit nearly no air or noise pollution, thus making them extremely environmentally friendly.

But fnding the right EV maker was proving difcult, so DHL took a different approach.

In 2010, the company helped fund a startup venture called StreetScooter GmbH to construct what the global delivery company dubs tailor-made EVs. Ten, in December 2014, it purchased the venture outright, including all the development and production rights to electric vehicle models.

Key to the design of the StreetScooter is its ability to handle 200 stops and starts per day and be in service up to 300 days a year. Te body of the vehicle is a hair over 15 f. in length, and the vehicle ofers a daily range of up to 74.5 mi. with a maximum range of 49.7 mi. in stop-and-go mail delivery service.

To date, some 11,800 units out of DHL’s global feet of 89,000 vehicles are equipped with a variety of alternative drive systems, fuels and aerodynamic modifcations.

Tis includes more than 300 EVs, a third of which are

now StreetScooter models.

DHL adds that StreetScooter GmbH, which employs a staf of 70, is a spin-of of RWTH Aachen University and a consortium of about 80 industrial companies in the automotive industry and related sectors. Since 2013, StreetScooter has built about 200 EVs annually at the former Talbot/Bombardier plant in Aachen, Germany, which is also where the EV maker’s headquarters is based.

DHL notes that StreetScooter unveiled its frst prototype back in 2012, with its frst pre-series vehicles going into service with DHL in 2013. About 20 StreetScooter EVs are already working as part of a special “pilot project” to craf CO2-free deliveries in the city of Bonn, Germany.

Nearly 50 more StreetScooters are being used by various DHL sites across Germany, and the company expects 100 StreetScooters to be in operation by the middle of this year.

“The StreetScooter is not only carbon-efficient and quiet, it has also been developed according to the requirements of everyday postal requirements and so perfectly matches our needs,” notes Jürgen Gerdes, corporate board member for mail at Deutsche Post DHL.

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“Over the next three years, all of our residential garbage trucks will be converted to hydraulic hybrid models,” Greenlee relates. “We’re in the process of replacing 30 residential refuse trucks with Autocar E3 models powered by Parker hybrid drive systems and fitted with Heil automatic side loader bodies. We’ve had nine of these units on the road for

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just over 18 months and nine more are scheduled to be delivered.”

Supplied by Kenworth of Central Florida, the trucks feature the Parker RunWise Advanced Series hybrid drive systems along with a Cummins ISL9 engine, a proprietary power drive unit (PDU), hydraulic pump/motors, and composite bladder accumulators. Energy recovered from the vehicle’s braking system is stored and used to power the truck each time it accelerates. As the truck approaches highway speed, the PDU transfers from hydrostatic drive to mechanical drive, maximizing operating efficiency.

“While the initial cost of the hydraulic hybrids is higher ... the premium is easily justified,” Greenlee says. “In our fleet, the Autocar E3s using the Parker RunWise hybrid system have been using up to 50% less fuel than our diesel units, which we’ve verified with telematics. Not only is that a substantial savings in fuel costs, the truck’s emissions are significantly reduced.

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izing are also coming from lower maintenance costs,” Greenlee continues. “On our diesel trucks, we perform three or four complete brake jobs every year. At $3,000 each, that’s at least $90,000 over a 10-year service life. With the hydraulic hybrids, which use brake energy recovery to slow the vehicle, we’re projecting that we won’t need to replace any brakes until year 10.”

Other savings contributing to the return on investment are longer service intervals, facilitated by having smaller engines to power the hydraulic hybrid system, and the elimination of a transmission.

Additionally, with smoother deceleration, tire life appears to be better, lowering tire costs. No steer tires have been replaced on the Autocar E3s, Greenlee reports. Also, the majority of the hybrid trucks are only on their second set of drive tires, as compared to as many as three sets on the diesel units.

There are productivity improvements as well.

“After the initial deployment, we discovered that some routes using hydraulic hybrids are faster by an hour,” says Greenlee. “We actually had supervisors follow those trucks to see why and soon realized the faster times were due to the quicker acceleration with the hybrid systems. That can translate into longer routes with fewer trucks and the ability to serve new neighborhoods without increasing fleet size.”

Green Works Orlando is a vision to transform the fifth largest city in Florida into one of the most environmentally friendly communities in the nation. And the city’s Fleet & Facilities Management Div. is helping to achieve that goal at the lowest possible cost.

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Bella Rose Transport Owner: Randy Bellrose Location: North Canton, OH Randy Bellrose is a refrigerated hauler who drives a 1999 Freightliner FLD and pulls a 2006 Wabash 53-ft. refrigerated trailer.

He runs under his own authority and relies largely on brokered freight.

How is maintenance handled? How do you minimize downtime? What are your mileage/time intervals on preventive maintenance?

I don’t have a shop, so I job out most of my maintenance other than small things I can handle myself. Major repairs are jobbed out to our local Freightliner dealership.

I change the oil and grease every 15,000 mi. I park at a repair shop in Canton, OH, and have them check the trucks as ofen as possible. If they fnd a problem, I have them fx it immediately.

What are three challenges you face with your maintenance program? How do you resolve each of these?

Number one, ensuring that I don’t have roadside breakdowns through scheduled PMs. Number two, I prevent corrosion by going to the truck wash on a regularly scheduled basis (at least two to three times a month) and especially afer I’ve traveled through an area where they’ve used road salt or ice-melt spray.

Te third challenge is tires, which I resolve by keeping a close eye on wear patterns and pressure. I check for proper infation at least once a week. I also do rotation and alignments regularly.

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

I replace when maintenance costs get out of hand. Tis can easily be monitored through a good accounting system.

What programs do you have in place to ensure CSA compliance for your truck and trailer?

Since I’m a one-truck operation at this time, I take care of my own compliance with careful maintenance records, logging correctly, and by keeping up with the changes. I read as much as possible and listen to the Road Dog network on SiriusXM radio.

What do you enjoy most about trucking and hauling the type of freight you do? What does your company do best?

I enjoy the freedom of hauling the loads I want, at the rate I need and the places I want to go. I ensure the on-time delivery of the products I haul.

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

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Refrigeration W ithout question, environmental protection has been a driving force behind the latest developments in transport refrigeration.

“Compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 final emissions and California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards reduces our carbon footprint and generates fuel savings,” says Doug Lenz, vice president of product management and marketing at Thermo King.

“In anticipation of the European Union’s 2014 F-Gas regulation, Thermo King selected R-452A (DuPont Opteon XP44), a refrigerant that has about half the global warming potential of refrigerant currently used,” Lenz adds. “R-452A, which might be applicable in North America in the future, offers the same cooling capacity, pull-down and fuel efficiency performance as refrigerants currently in use.”

Patrick McDonald, product manager-trailer products at Carrier Transicold’s Truck, Trailer & Rail Div., says the most significant recent advancement in the company’s trailer refrigeration units has been the upgrade to Tier 4-compliant models. “That not only responds to the EPA’s emissions requirements,” he states, “but does so in a way that delivers greater refrigeration capacity using less engine power and as a result, significantly lowers fuel consumption.

“Telematics can also help improve operational efficiency,” McDonald continues. “Beyond tracking asset location, telematics can enable changes to operational parameters of the refrigeration system—for example, once a unit is loaded or unloaded or exits a designated area. These systems can also help ensure units are set correctly and running properly throughout a trip. Control examples include starting the unit, selecting temperature setpoints, switching between continuous and start-stop operating modes, defrosting units, clearing alarms, or running diagnostic routines.”

Through Carrier Transicold’s DataTrak protocol, telematics providers can access unit information and data can be transmitted to a central location to monitor refrigeration unit activity and comply with a fleet’s recordkeeping requirements.

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The Precedent Series models are Thermo King’s latest refrigeration units for long-haul distribution operations. These include the S-600M multi-temperature unit and the S-700 single-temperature unit with shorepower capabilities, as well as the S-600 and C-600 single-temperature designs. Precedent models feature the manufacturer’s new Diesel Direct Electric architecture that utilizes a compressor directly coupled to the diesel engine and electrically driven fans and other operating components.

Carrier Transicold’s current trailer models are the hybrid Vector 8500 single-temp unit and the Vector 8600MT multi-temp unit. Additionally, the company’s X4 Series includes the 7500 and 7300 single-temp units.

All are based on a suite of ecoForward technologies consisting of an engine, sensors and electronic control modules that communicate with the refrigeration unit’s control system.

Many refrigeration units also feature electric standby capabilities that conserve fuel and eliminate noise and emissions. Included is Carrier Transicold’s E-Drive allelectric architecture for the Vector platform, and SmartPower offerings for the Thermo King Precedent Series.

Zero emissions all-electric refrigeration technology as an alternative to diesel-powered systems is offered by Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies (JRTB). Four models in the AE Series are included for small- and medium-size truck bodies with free-hanging cold plates and cold plate blower systems with automatic defrost.

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2002 Mack Vision R/T, E7 Mack 380 HP, 10 spd, 959k, stk#39 ................ $19,900

2005 Freightliner Columbia, C15 CAT 475 HP, 15 spd, 234”wb, 17,800#empty, 779k, stk#107 ........................... $22,500

2005 Freightliner R/T, 460 Merc, 10 spd, 226”wb, 17,750#empty, 770k, stk#113 .................................................. $24,500

NEW Jet Drop Deck, 48’long (11’upper + 37’ main) x 102”wide, A/R w/spread, stk#T42 ......................$30,750 (FET incl)

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DETROIT 6-71 ........................................................... $2,500 8V, ’71 ........................................................ $2,500 60 S 11.1, DD1&2 ...................................... $2,500 60 S 12.7, DD4&5 ...................................... CALL

MACK EMG, 250 HP ............................................ $3,000 T675, 237 HP ............................................ $2,500 EM6, 300 HP ............................................. $3,000 E7, 400 HP ................................................ $4,000 E7, 427 HP ................................................ $4,500

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2003 Freightliner 357, CAT C15 475 hp, 10-spd., Hendrickson Susp., 312” W.B. ..............$69,900

2003 Kenworth T800, 36” Slpr., Cummins N14 435 hp, 10-spd., 3.70 Ratio, 198” W.B. .......$21,900

2005 Peterbilt 379, 60” Slpr., CAT C15 475 hp, 18-spd., 3.36 Ratio, 264” W.B. ............................ $49,900

2005 Freightliner FLD12064T Classic, CAT C15 475 hp, 13-spd., AirLiner, 244” W.B. ...........$59,900

2005 Western Star 4900FA, Detroit 60 Series 14L, 18-spd., Air Liner, 3.91 Ratio, 230” W.B. ...... $49,900

1996 Western Star 4964F, CAT 3406 435 hp, 15-spd., Air Ride, 3.55 Ratio, 220” W.B. .......$15,900

2006 Peterbilt 386, CAT C15 435 hp, 13-spd., Low Air, 22’x8’x5’ Box, 3.36 Ratio, 268” W.B. .......$59,900

2005 Peterbilt 379, CAT C13 430 hp, Air Ride, 3.36 Ratio, 250” W.B. .........................................$39,900

2008 Mack Granite GU713, Mack MP7 405 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 4.17 Ratio, 232” W.B. .................. $79,900

1997 TRAIL-EZE, Air RIde, 50’x102”, All Steel Wheels, NGB, 50 Ton 14’ Neck, 22’ Well ..................... $36,900

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1995 Ford Aeromax Tractor. 215” WB, N14-435 Cummins, Jakes, 13-Spd, HD Air Ride, 24.5s on Alums. Headache Rack, 820,000 Original Miles. Nice shape for its age.

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2000 IH 4900 DT-466 210 hp, Auto, with Fuel Tank, Oil Tank, Hydralic Tank, Grease, Gear Lube Tank, 10 Hose Reels, 119,930 Miles ........ ........................................... $29,900

2007 International 7600 Tandem Axle, ISM 330 hp , 10-spd., Air Ride, 284” W.B., 700K Miles, Just Off Lease Well Maintained ........... ........................................$32,900

2007 IH 7400, DT-570 310 hp, Allison Auto 3500 RDS PTO Ready, 228’’ W.B., 160’’ C/T , 204’’ Cab To End Of Frame, 16K Frt, 40K Rear, 22.5 Tires 85 %, Only 120,879 Miles .................................. $39,900

2013 FLT M-2, ISB 325 hp, Auto , Pak-Mor Retrever Side Loader 24 Cu Yard Garbage Body, Spring Suspension, Light Right Side Of Packer & Rt Rear Cab Corner Dented, Runs & Drives,Miles 15217, Salvage Title .....$ 56,900

1994 International 4900, 10 Ft Dump Box, Sander, DT-466 230 hp, Auto, 11 Ft Snow Blade, 8 Ft Wing Blade, 170’’ W.B., 160,785 Miles State Maintained ...$10,900

1994 IH 4900, Mickeys 12 Ft Steel Dump Box, DT-466 230 hp, 7-spd, 12K Frt., 21K Rear, 170’’ W.B., 184K Miles Nice Clean Truck Well Maintained ..................... $13,900

2001 Ford F-550 SD, 7.3T Diesel, Auto With PTO, 4X4, 12’ Steel Flatbed, A/C, 165’’ W.B., 84’’ C/A, 190,372 Miles, Nice Clean Truck No Rust ...........................$14,900

2013 FLT M2-106, ISC 330 hp, Auto, Miles 17,625, Needs Hood, Cab Repaired, Tires On Rear, Bumper, Rt Mirror, Slight Frame Twist, Runs & Yard Drives , Prior Salvage Title .....................$36,900

2008 Ford F-550 SD, 6.8 L V-10 Gas, Auto , 2WD, 198’’ W.B., 120 C/A, 19.5 Tires 75 %, 155,143 Miles, Nice Clean Well Maintained Truck ................................$15,900

2007 International 4400, Fuller 6 Spd, International DT-466 230 hp, 29K GVW, 254’’ W.B., Hyd. Brakes, A/C, 208,293 Miles, Just Off Lease Ready To Go ...$13,900

2013 Chevy Express G2500 Extened Cargo Van, 4.8L, Auto, 156’’ W.B., 8600 GVW, Grill & Bumper Guard, 197,937K Miles Nice Clean Van Runs Great .......... ........................................$12,900

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2009 International 9200i, Cummins ISM 410 hp, Spicer 10-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, 211” W.B., Alum. Wheels, 3.55 Ratio, Clean Fleet Truck, Tool Box, Jake Brake, Stk #6390 .............. ......................................$29,500

2005 International 9400i,Cummins ISX 435 hp, Fuller 10-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, 230” W.B., Mid Slpr., Alum. Wheels, P/D Lock, Jake Brakes, Stk #6404 ..................................................................................... $16,950

2007 Freightliner Columbia, CAT C13 430 hp, Fuller, 12K FA, 40K RA, Alum. Steers & Steel Rears, Condo Slpr., 3.42 Ratio, Fleet Truck, Jakes, if Thermo King is wanted add $1,500, Double Bunk, Stk #6439 ............ ...................................... $14,500

2007 International 9200i, Cummins ISM 410 hp, Spicer 10-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, 211” W.B., 3.70 Ratio, Pump/PTO, Dual Tanks, Fleet Maintained, Stk #6426 .....................$19,500

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

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2002 Mack CH 613, E-7 380 hp, 1998 Kenworth T2000 Parting Out, Eaton FRO-15210C, Eaton Rear C-12 CAT, Eaton 13 Spd, RT20145 Model 405 3.9 Ratio.........$25,000 RA 3.73, More Models Available

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05 International 9400I Parting Out 1998 Volvo VE12, 425 hp, Fuller 10 Spd, 404 Eaton 370 Ra. Parting Out

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

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‘03 Ford F-550 C & C. 6.0L P.S. & A/T. 84” C/A. $10,500

Zieman Triple Axle Equipment Trailer. 19’ Bed. Electric Brakes. $3,900

’02 GMC 7500 Dump.

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

‘93 Champion 3-Spool Trailer.

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‘04 FL-80 4x4 C&C. CAT & A/T. $35,900

2000 International Crane Truck.

16,000# Crane. DT-466E & 8Lo-Lo. $22,500

‘99 FL-70 Box Truck. 22’ Bed. Side Personnel door.

8.3 Cummins & 6-Spd. $9,500

’00 Ford F-450 12’ Flatbed with Rack & Boxes. 7.3L P.S. & A/T. $ 11,900

’04 Blue Bird. 44 Pax + Driver.

Cat Diesel & A/T. $11,900

’96 Wabash 53’ Dry Van. $6,900

’01 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus. Wheel-Chair Load.

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’96 Ford F-800 18’ Flatbed. 5.9 Cummins & 5-Spd. Stake Sides. $12,900

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New Trail King 160 Double Schnable Trailers, lowprofle, 6 axle, steerable dolly front & rear, Schnable goosenecks, 3 axle Jeep dolly, for more information call Barry Hale at 800-232-6535 ext 196.

New Fontaine 90 Ton Wide Spread Lowboys, 28’x108”, air ride suspension, drop side, modular, fip box & spreader bar capable.

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(59) NEW Hyundai HT Composite Roll Up Door Plate 53’ x 102” x 13’6”, 101.5’ Inside Width, Air Ride, Rollup Door, Tire Infation System, Sky Lights, Galvanized Rear Frame, Bumper & Landing Legs.

(174) New Hyundai HY-CUBE Dry Vans 53’ x 102” x 13’6”, Composite Lined Interiors, Air Ride Susp., Swing Doors, Tire Infation System, Galvanized Rear Frame, Bumper & Landing Legs

Hyundai Plates Priced Right!

(270) NEW Hyundai HT Composite Swing Door Plates, 53’ x 102” x 13’6”, Alum Roof, Swing Doors, Tire Infation System, Galvanized Rear Frame, Bumper & Landing Legs.

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(30) Used 2000-2001 Strick Dry Van Trailers 53’x102”x13’6”, Spring Slide Susp., Swing Doors, Aluminum Roof, E-Track.

(15) Used 2007 Great Dane Reefer Trailers, 53’x102”x13’6, Air Slide Susp., Swing Doors, Carrier XTC Unit, E-Track.

(12) Used 2007 Wabash Reefers, 53’x102”x13’6”, Air Ride Susp., Carrier XT Units, Stainless Steel Rear Frame & Doors, Excellent Condition.

Parts & Service Available. Not Ready to BUY Today? Rent!!

Voorhees, NJ 800.232.6535

Allentown, PA 800.383.8894

Springfield, MA 800.854.5306

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Walpole, MA 800.854.5310

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NEW Manac 50 Ton Oil Field Drop Deck Trailers 53’ x 102”, Air Ride Susp., 4 Axles, Tail Roller & Popup Rollers.

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NEW Fontaine 55 & 60 Ton Drop Sides 26’ Deck, Flip Box Capable, Spreader Bar & Flip Axle Capable, Modular Option

NEW 35 & 55 Etnyre Paver Special Lowboys Level Deck, Air Lift 3rd Axle, 275/70R22.5 Steel Disc Wheels

NEW Landoll 440 Sliding Axle, 50’ x 102”, 20K Winch, LED Lights Wireless Remote System.

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NEW Talbert 35 Ton Lowboys 24’ Deck, 22” Deck Height, Air Ride Susp.

NEW Talbert 55 Ton Lowboys (2) Kingpin Settings, Both Level Deck & Drop Side Models, Air Tri-Axle Susp., Air Lift 3rd Axle, 4th Axle Capable.

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NEW Fontaine Double Drop & Double Drop Extendables, 29’-50’, 40 Ton Capacity, Air Ride, Mechanical & Hydraulic Necks Available, 3rd Axle Capable

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New BWS EZ-2-LOAD Paver Equipment Hauler, 53’ x 102” Air Tri-Axle Suspension, 235/75R17.5 Tires, Air Operated Upper Deck Ramp and Rear Bi-Folding Ramps, No Hydraulics Needed

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Baltimore, MD 888.601.7500

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Delmar, DE 866.486.1400

Concord, NC 800.438.2250

Jacksonville, FL 800.828.3055

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NEW 50 TON EAGER BEAVER

POWER PACK INCLUDED

$65,500 includes F.E.T.

REAR SLIDER

$34,950 includes F.E.T. 2016 Dorsey 53’ x 102” California Legal Combo Drop Deck, Rear Slider

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Don Dens Sales, Inc.

1597 CO RD 61 - Carlton, MN • 218-384-3734 • www.dondensales.com LOCATED IN SO, CALIF

1984 Siebert 75 Ton 2+2+2 Lowboy, 10’ Wide Trailer And 16 Tire Jeep, 26’3” Well Clean Trailer Ready To Work ....... ..............................................................................$117,500

2015 New Xl 70 Mfg 48 X 102 Mechanical Detach, 10’ Top Deck, 29’ Well, 9’ Rear Deck, Double Donuts, Raise Lower Valve, Led Lights, Strobe Lights, Prep For Flip, 18” Deck Ht, 6” Ground Clearance, 255/70R22.5 Tires ....$51,000 w/FET

2015 New XL 80 SDE – 53’ x 102” Extendable Step Deck, Tri Axle, A/R, 43’ Closed, 68’2” Open, 78’2” OAL, 245/R17.5 Michelin on Alum. Wheels, Prep For Flip Neck, PSI System, 12 Sliding Winches ...................................$78,500 w/FET

2007 Xl80sde Step Deck Extendable, w/Flip Axle 30” Loaded Deck Ht 245 17.5 Tires, Alum. Outside Ext To 62’10 On Lower Deck, Super Clean Low Mile Trailer ................. ................................................................... $47,500 w/Flip

2010 Trail King TK160MDG Schnable Set Up, 10’ Wide, TK100JDG Jeep, 80K Front Schnable, 80K Rear Schnable, TK120SD Front Steer Dolly, Self Contained Honda Power Units w/Power Beyond, Call For Full Specs ........ $240,000

2008 Liddell 85 Ton 3+3+3, 38’ Well, 3 Axle Jeep, 3 Axle Nitrogen Accumulated Stinger, Alum Wheels, Ready To Work!! ................................................................$220,000 Also Avail 10’ Wide 26’ Modular Deck Drop Side

CALIFORNIA LEGAL TRAILER

1991 Talbert 68 ton hyd detach, 25’ well, 22 1/2” loaded side ht, self contained diesel pony motor, includes jeep and stinger, Full Walking Beam Suspension ........................................$115,000 Came from US Air Force – Like New Condition

1999 Liddell 60 Ton 3+3+2, Self Contained, Drop Side, Modular Deck, 25’ Well, Flip Neck Ext, Can Be Ran As 5 Axle, Axles Are Independent............ ............................................................$142,000

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 ..........................................$37,500

1997 XL 70MFG - 48’x102”, Mech Detach, 10’ Top Deck, 29’ Well, 9’ Rear Deck, Raise Lower Valve, Prep For Flip .........................................$19,250

New B&B 53’ Equipment Lowboy Trailer – 7’ Double Break Beavertails, 3 Axles, 17.5 Rubber, 9’ Wide, Air Ride, Elec./Hyd. Ramps, 10’ Top Deck, 43’ Bottom ................................ $37,500 w/FET

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

1993 Oshkosh M1070, All Wheel Drive, 8V92TA 500 hp Detroit, Allison Auto Trans, (2) 38K Winches, Rebuilt by Oshkosh In 05, 2,807 Miles on Odometer ..........................................$29,950

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

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American Trucker/March 201 5 - East 53

www.kandrtrucksales.com 840 Interchange Drive, Holland, MI 49423 (I-196 exit 49)

888-547-8057

Member of the Used Truck Association

2010 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR COMPLETE CAB

NEW FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA CONDO SERVICE CABS WITH BUNK WINDOWS

387 PETERBILT WIRED FOR CAT MBN RETAIL PRICE: $5560.00

FREIGHTLINER M2 DAY CAB WITH DOORS PART NUMBER M2DAYCABWITHDOORSSP RETAIL PRICE: $3950.00

INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR BRIGHT GRILLE $275

2013 CUMMINS, NEW ISX12 CPL 3438 CM2250 NEVER INSTALL WITH FACTORY, $26,500

NEWSTAR KENWORTH T800 HOOD FITS YEARS 2010 AND LATER HOOD LENGTH 62 INCHES.

INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR HOOD

FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA SHORT HOOD 112 OEM # A17-15555-000 RETAIL PRICE: $1500.00

VOLVO VNL BUMPER 1 PIECE AFTERMARKET BUMPER MEASURES 97”LONG 15” WIDE

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

NEW DETROIT DD13 SERIAL # 471903S0145742, 500HP, @ 1800 DISP 12.8 LITER ENGINE

2005 VOLVO VNL200 VED12 ENGINE ASSEMBLY MILEAGE 703,016 HORSEPOWER 435 ADP 3000-P2082

FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA LH DOOR ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER A1857527-000 RETAIL PRICE: $604.50

NEWSTAR FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA HOOD

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

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

SINCE 1848

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

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

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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QUALITY! Part No. M8-31 ~R134A FREON~ 30 lb. container

Call for Quote!

Part No. FC01073 $ 1-1/2” 28 spline, 5.5” lever, straight, unhanded, for 24 or 30 chamber.

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WINDSHIELD WASHER Part No. WW1G Great Bug & Grime Removal!

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Shell Rotella ‘T’ 15W-40 oil.

Part No. SH1 One Gallon Size. ( 3 / case.)

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An Abex clinic in Grand Rapids and Bendix clinic in Black River Falls APRIL!

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Part No. 370003A $32.19

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Part No. 370025A $23.49 Compare to CR46305

Part No. 66893M 65416M 65490M

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Price $30.29 $52.39 $47.99

Buy a box of 4 - $ave a buck!

Landing Gear Replacement Parts 10x10 standard sandshoe Part No. 1011225 $16.99 21” crank handle Part No. 1014440 $8.69 Low profle sandshoe Part No. 1011310 $14.29 Adjustable brace 26”-42” Part No. 1012589 $9.89

Trailer Body Parts!

Check out our expanded selection!

More parts in stock - Call Us!

LANDING GEAR CRANK HANDLE HOLDER 1.5” wide x 4” long.

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Save a crank handle!

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$44.99 Part No. $38.99 Part No. BSH-150 KIT-PUL-6000L One pair of bracket bushings.

Pull handle kit (LH).

Pin & Bushing kit.

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Prices good through MARCH 2015. Prices Subject to Change. Some quantities may be limited. Call for quotes & specs!

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Vanguard Truck Center 2350 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103

M-F 8am to 5pm Sat. 8am to Noon 1-866-569-9000

2014 Mack CXU613, 56Ó Flat Top Slpr., MP8/445 hp, Engine Brake, M-Drive Trans., 2-Air Ride Seats, 2-142 Gal Fuel Tanks, 13,200 lb. Steer Axle, 40K Rears, 2.64 Ratio, 221Ó W.B., Air Ride Susp., Inner/Diff Locks Stk. #M8768 ...........................................................CALL

2012 Volvo VNL64t670, Volvo D13 425 hp, I Shift Trans., Air Ride, 61Ó Hi-Rise, 2 Bunk, 3 Windows, 12-spd Overdrive I-Shift Trans, 3.36 Ratio, Exhaust Brake, Air 5Th Wheel, Power & Heated Mirrors, 2 Air Seats, 2-125 Alum Tanks, Vorad, DOT Inspected & Full Service, Detailed, Stk. #06-U10224................................................ $71,950

2016 GU713, 405 Mack Eng, Allison 45,000 RDS, 6-Spd, 18K Steer Axle, 44K Rear, Stk #M11126 .................CALL

2014 Isuzu Model NPR/HD, 14,500 GVW, 132Ó W.B., A/C, 30 Gal. Tank, AM/FM/CD, Automatic, 215 hp Diesel, Block Heater, Back Up Alarm, 14Õ Supreme Body, Step Bumper, Overhead Door, Stk. #06-I8337 ............CALL FOR PRICE

New 2014 Mack, Cxu613, 70Ó Hi-Rise, M-Drive Trans, Mp8/445Hp, Engine Brake, 10 Polished Aluminum Wheels, 2.64 Ratio, Air Ride, Heated & Moto Mirrors, P/W & P/L, 2 Air Ride Seats, Stereo W/Bluetooth, 2-142 Gallon Tanks, Air Slide 5Th Wheel, Stk. 06-M8769 .............. Call

Used Engines • Used Transmissions • 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

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

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

Visit our website @ www.thompsontrucks.com

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

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

So. St. Paul, Minnesota (651) 455-9300

TF: 800-642-6455 • FAX: 651-455-2066

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

TRANSMISSIONS DIFFERENTIALS MOTORS Always in stock - a good Always in stock - good used, Huge inventory of new, rebuilt new surplus, late model and and good used units. in stock selection of used & rebuilt.

Fuller, Rockwell & Spicer. and ready today. Ask about older cummins, CAT, Detroit ratio changes and overnight Ask about upgrading to a 13 and International Diesel Speed today delivery today. engines, from 180 to 600 HP

2009 International Prostar Premium, Cummins ISX 435 hp, UltraShift Trans., 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.55 Ratio, 173” W.B., Stk. #71091 .................$32,950

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

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

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

2012 Mack Pinnacle CXU613, Mack MP8 445 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.42 Ratio, All Alum. Wheels, 234Ó W.B., 60Ó Mid Roof Slpr., DOT, Power Steering, Super Singles, Tilt/Telescope, A/C: Excellent, Cruise Control, Heated Mirrors, Power Locks, Power Windows: Both, Turbo; 6x4, Stk. #06-U9884.................................................. $69,950

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Parting Out Hundreds of Trucks, Thousands of Parts Available PARTING OUT

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2007 Kenworth T600 (3 Available) Cat C-13, 430 HP, Jake Brake, Ultrashift

2007 Freightliner Coronado

Detroit Engines 12.7 & 14 Ltr.

CAT Engines C-12, C-13, C-15, MXS, NXS, 6NZ, & MBN

Cummins Engines ISX, ISM, N14, M-11, L-10, 855

Cabs Available in Many Makes and Models

Peterbilt Air Cleaners Many to Choose From

Radiators Available in Many Makes & Models

Fuel Tanks Hundreds Available

Pete Shorthoods 3 Available

Hoods Available in Many Makes and Models

Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner & International Suspensions

Transmissions RTLO & FRO 16210-C, FRO 15210-C, 18, 15, 13, 9, 10 Speeds, Automatics available in Allison & Rockwell

Thermo King Tripacs 6 Available $2,500 Each

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Truck Frames

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Don Dens Sales, Inc.

1966 Pete 351 needle nose, new rebuilt 400 BC Cumins, new rebuilt front SQHD differential, 390 gears, 13 spd, power steering, recent rebuilt Hendrix suspension, Sears Elite air seats. Beautiful Classic ready to go to work. 24 years service records. Serious inquiries please. $30,000 OBO

2160 W. Breese Rd. Lima, OH 45806

Call 208-709-5843

Don Dens Sales, Inc. I-35 & Hwy 210 - Carlton, MN

I-35 & Hwy 210 - Carlton, MN

New Galvanized - Never needs painted

Don Dens Sales, Inc. I-35 & Hwy 210 - Carlton, MN

LOCATED IN SO, CALIF

Complete Wet Kits Available!!!

WE SHIP ANYWHERE!

New Galvanized 47’ 3 Axle 5 Bunk Log Trailer, All Alum. Wheels, Front And Rear Axles Lift, 30K Axles And Susp, Led Lights ..... $48,500 w/FET

1-877-366-1090 • www.dondenssales.com

Air Shift PTO................................................................................$415.00 Direct Mount Air Shift C-102 Dump Pump .................................$390.00 50 Gallon Alum. Side Mount or Upright Tank .............................$550.00

COMPLETE SEALED TRAILER WIRE HARNESS FRONT TO BACK $250.00

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1984 Siebert 75 Ton 2+2+2 Lowboy, 10’ Wide Trailer And 16 Tire Jeep, 26’3” Well Clean Trailer Ready To Work ..................................$117,500

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OFFICE: 888-475-2046 • 150 BENSON ST., FITCHBURG, MA 01420 WEBSITE: WWW.RYDEMORE.COM

CAT 3126 COMPLETE NICE RUNNING ENGINES; LOW MILES; 175-210 HP; - $2,500 EXCHANGE

DT466E COMPLETE NICE RUNNING ENGINES; LOW MILES; 175-210 HP; - $2,500 EXCHANGE

MACK E7ETEC, 300HP, COMPLETE NICE RUNNING ENGINES $3,500 EXCHANGE

2009 CAT C-13 HP: 470 YEAR: 2008 CPL\/ARR.: FAMILY#: 8CPXH0763E1B ACERT DPF.RUNS NICE 487K MILES

2004 MACK AI 300 HP RUNS NICE 300K MILES. $3,500 EXCHANGE

2007 DETROIT SERIES 60 14.0 DDEC V HP: 455/515 YEAR: 2006 CPL\/ARR.: FAMILY#: 6DDXH14.0ELY EGR.RUNS NICE 363K MILES

CUMMINS ISM, 305HP W/JAKE, 107,000 MILES, TAG #25480 $3,500 EXCHANGE

1995 CAT 3176 HP: 275 YEAR: CPL\/ARR.: FAMILY#: 40-PIN ECM RUNS NICE 440K-MILES

INTL T444E COMPLETE, NICE RUNNING, LOW MILE ENGINES, $1,250 OUTRIGHT. HUGE SALE – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! 40 IN STOCK!

2009 CUMMINS ISB6.7 200HP, 94K MILES, RUNS NICE, $6,500 EXCHANGE

2011 DETROIT DD13 HP: YEAR: CPL\/ARR.: FAMILY#: DEF/EGR RUNS NICE

REBUILT CUMMINS ISX, 500HP, $17,500 EXCHANGE, 6-MONTH WARRANTY

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