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Set up for success

Success in trucking begins with a comprehensive marketing plan

EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 2 Trucking sees only bright skies ahead

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

TIRE RACK ....................................................12 Industry, government show they can work together

SHOP TALK ....................................................26

CITY VAN

THE BIG ORANGE

Ram’s ProMaster City ready to hit dealers

Expansion of service is a win for drivers, customers

Routine keeps Dr. Cool looking sharp

SPOTLIGHT ON AN AMERICAN TRUCKER ........28 Trucker has a handle on vehicle’s maintenance needs

FOCUS ON .....................................................30 Demands have filters working overtime

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

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

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editor’s page

BY SEAN KILCARR

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Managing Director/Truck Group Reggie Lawrence

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Bright skies

The trends are looking good for the industry right now, despite ongoing challenges such as productivity losses engendered by hoursof-service reform and the driver shortage. Donald Broughton, managing director, senior research analyst and chief market strategist for Avondale Partners, noted during a presenFracking is tation in late August that he’s maintaining a “relatively optimistic outlook” for the truckbut one reason ing industry. for growing He bases this on the “industrial-led recovery,” particularly the growth in frackoptimism ing, which is allowing the U.S. to extract up to six times more oil compared to just four years ago and driving petroleum shipments up 24.7%. And Jonathan Starks, director of transportation analysis for research ﬁrm FTR Transportation Intelligence, thinks that strong freight demand is giving carriers the ability to win rate increases. “Every indication is that rates are continuing to trend up and stay in the mid-single digits versus year-ago comparisons,” he told me late last month. “Spot rates are a little stronger, but they actually had a bigger hole to dig out of coming out of the recession. Contract rates will show more muted gains.” There is a bit of caution, though. “We’ve never seen what an industrial-led recovery looks like,” Broughton noted. Still, there’s enough optimism that things will keep looking up for trucking in the near term. AT

Sean Kilcarr Editor sean.kilcarr@penton.com Tim Brady Business Editor tbrady@writeuptheroad.com Brian Straight Managing Editor brian.straight@penton.com Dan Zeis Senior Art Director dan.zeis@penton.com

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ProMaster City gets official introduction

am Trucks has officially unveiled its newest entry in the commercial van market, the Class 1 Ram ProMaster City. It joins a rapidly expanding truck segment of modern-technology small commercial trucks that includes the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200 and soonto-be-released GMC/Chevrolet City Express. Initial delivery of the 2015 model through Ram’s commercial dealer network is expected to begin in the fourth quarter. Like its larger sibling, the full-size ProMaster Cargo van introduced last year, the 2015 ProMaster City is based on a commercial truck platform provided by Fiat, Chrysler’s parent. The Fiat Doblo is now in its third generation and has sold over 1.3 million units, according to Ram. The front-wheel-drive ProMaster City, which will be offered in both cargo and passenger configurations, has been specifically adapted for North America with its own powertrain and a number of suspension and other modifications, the company said. Unlike the diesel-powered Doblo, the ProMaster City carries Chrysler’s new 2.4L Tigershark 4-cyl. gasoline engine. Using a variable electrohydraulic valve actuation system, it’s the same engine just introduced in the new Ram 1500 full-size pickup. It produces 178 hp. and a peak torque of 174 lbs.-ft. at 3,900 rpm. Also unique to North America is a 9-speed automatic transmission, the first in a commercial van application, ac-

The Class 1 van will reach dealers by the fourth quarter of this year. cording to Ram. Other changes include revisions to the front MacPherson strut suspension and independent bi-link rear suspension to handle typical North American road conditions and air bag and impact control modifications to meet U.S. safety standards. With a wheelbase of just 122.4 in., the ProMaster City can hold up to 131.7 cu. ft. of cargo and has a payload capacity of 1,883 lbs. The flatfloored cargo area measures 87.2in. long by 60.4-in. wide. For users carrying standard building materials, it has 48.4 in. of space between the wheel wells. Rear doors are split 60/40 and open 180 deg.; dual sliding side doors are standard. The Cargo Tradesman model will come in two trim levels, as will a five-passenger wagon configuration. All ProMaster City models will be built at Fiat’s Bursa, Turkey, truck plant and upfitted to cargo van configurations by removing rear passenger seats and side door windows at the Chrysler Group Transformation Center in Baltimore, MD.

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trucking insights

Motivational policies T

he good thing about having policies in place for your small fleet is that they’re not law. The bad thing about those policies is that they must be implemented. Having good policies can help you retain your best drivers, keep up office morale, and generally make life a little easier for everyone. You could say your fleet’s policies contribute heavily to its corporate culture. How do you set good policies? Start with the real basics: food, clothing and shelter. Most small fleet terminals have a coffee pot, soda machine and microwave. If that’s all the budget allows for the breakroom, then keep it simple. But keep it clean and well-lit. Make sure the vending machines are working and the coffee pot is filled. If your drivers wear uniforms, see that those are clean too. It might be a good investment to have a washer and dryer on the premises for those drivers who spend lots of time outside their cabs. To encourage that team feeling, it’s also a good idea to have a dress code for office workers, perhaps the same shirts. As for shelter, are the offices reasonably neat? No roof leaks or sluggish plumbing? Trucks and trailers washed regularly? Comfortable seats for drivers? There you have it. Your first policies are in place. 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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Weather protection

new trailer corrosion from defrom Talgrading the metal bert Manucomponents. facturing features a In addition to the special coating that available corrosion protects the steel protection, Talbert’s from the corrosive 3553TA has a sixeffects of magdegree load angle nesium chloride, for the towing and calcium chloride, Talbert’s trailer features a special recovery industry, sodium chloride, coating to protect the steel. as well as rental and rock chipping, acid construction equiprain and extreme temperatures. ment with low ground clearances. The 3553TA 35-ton traveling A 38-in. loaded deck height and axle trailer includes the Corsol WB a 20,000-lb. planetary winch, which corrosion protection system made is operated with a six-function wireby manufacturer PRP Industries. less remote, are also part of the trailIt uses a process that results in a er’s attributes. satin black ﬁnish, which prevents www.talbertmfg.com

DIY option for Ram 2500 S

uperSprings International is oﬀering a do-it-yourself solution to help users of the Ram 2500 level the loadcarrying ability of the vehicle’s newly redesigned rear coil spring suspension. The same proven SumoSprings Solos that have aided the truck’s previous rear leaf spring suspension since 2003 can also be installed on the 2014 model to provide stability and prevent bottoming-out under load. SumoSprings are comprised of a microcellular urethane that progressively compresses under load, providing smoother engagement than rubber bump stops. www.supersprings.com

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Additional MPG boost

avistar International Pro Star include opCorp. compared its timized engine and model-year 2015 transmission comInternational ProStar munications as well as tractors equipped intelligent shifting and with the company’s downspeeding ca13L engine and pabilities, which Eaton Fuller Adallow the engine vantage Series autoto operate at lower mated 10-speed The 2015 ProStar offers a 5% fuel revolutions per transmission to economy boost over a 2011 model. minute to use less the 2011 ProStar fuel without sacripowered by a 13L EGR engine and ﬁcing performance. 10-speed manual transmission. According to Bill Kozek, president The company found that the 2015 of North America Truck and Parts, model achieved a 5% increase in automated transmissions now make fuel economy compared to the 2011 up 30% of the market, with the trend ProStar. continuing upward. Additional beneﬁts of the 2015 www.internationaltrucks.com

LED replacement kits for Tundra

IAA is now offering two new LED replacement light kits for 2014 and 2015 Toyota Tundra pickups. The kits allow for installation of the LP530 LED lights into the Tundra bumper. The lights feature reﬂector facing technology and come in 20 deg. driving pattern or 70 deg. SAE-compliant fog pattern. Each kit includes a pair of PIAA LP530 driving or fog lamps, two mounting brackets, wiring harness, and mounting hardware. Installation instructions are also included. The LED lights provide roughly three times the light output of the stock lights. www.piaa.com

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Coverage expansion

aton Corp. has expanded its warranty program on remanufactured transmissions to now include all commercial truck vocations in the U.S. and Canada. The three-year bundled program previously only covered linehaul applications. The program extends the basic two-year warranty of a standard Eaton Fuller Reman transmission or a Flex Reman to three years with the combined purchase and installation of an Eaton Advantage Series clutch and Roadranger-approved lubricant. Eaton Solo Advantage and Easy Pedal Advantage clutches feature extended 50,000-mi. standard lubrication intervals for linehaul applications, premium patent-pending release bearings, and added protection against potentially harmful driveline vibrations. The Eaton Solo Advantage self-adjusting clutch reduces maintenance for more uptime and

E The Eaton Flex Reman program now includes all truck vocations. is said to be ideally suited for trucks with hydraulic linkages. The Easy Pedal Advantage clutch requires manual adjustments but is designed for quick and easy maintenance. Roadranger synthetic lubricants, including SAE 50 transmission and SAE 75W-90 and SAE 80W-140 drivetrain fluids, feature highquality raw materials and additives to oﬀer superior heavy-duty truck performance. www.eaton.com

Love’s to offer factoring L ove’s Travel Stops has expanded its portfolio of benefits to the trucking industry with the introduction of Love’s Financial, which will offer factoring services to help drivers manage their business and cash flow through flexible cash management products with lower transaction fees. Love’s will pay its customers within 24 hours, which provides the capital companies need between loads to cover upfront expenses such as fuel, insurance and payroll. Drivers can factor with Love’s remotely, or at any Love’s that offers Transflo Express.

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Factoring is diﬀerent than a loan and drivers don’t incur debt. It also comes without the same level of credit restrictions, the company said. “Love’s Financial customers can expect that same level of expertise, integrity and customer service that’s synonymous with all Love’s products,” said Frank Love, co-CEO. “Love’s has shared the road with drivers for a half-century and brings a proven knowledge of the transportation industry and a reputation built on strong values and commitment to our customers.” www.loves.com

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nerSys has added a Group 34R battery to its Odyssey Performance Series line. The 34R-790 battery is designed for consumer passenger and commercial vans, custom and classic cars, and SUVs. The battery features a reversed terminal layout but includes all of the same speciﬁcations as its counterpart, the 34790. It oﬀers 792 cold cranking amps and 114 reserve capacity minutes and is engineered with Thin Plate Pure Lead technology and absorbed glass mat construction. The 34R-790 battery has a threeto ten-year service life and two-year storage life at 77 deg. F. It is vibrationresistant, classified as “non-spillable” by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, and includes a limited four-year full replacement warranty. www.odysseybattery.com

Light-duty diesel additives

he Penray Companies has introduced two products designed to optimize the performance of light-duty diesel engines. Penray Plus Diesel Fuel Prep was originally developed for heavy-duty diesel engines. It is engineered to keep fuel systems free of deposits and contaminants that can compromise the performance of fuel injectors and other fuel system components, all of which are manufactured to extremely tight tolerances for diesel applications. Penray Plus Engine Oil Treatment combats deposits and other contaminants by dissolving them and holding them in suspension so they can be removed by the oil ﬁlter. www.penray.com

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Cabovers ready to work

enworth is models feature a taking orstandard air ride ders for its driver’s seat and revamped K270 and two-person bench K370 cabovers. Adseating with storage ditions include a underneath. Single fresh exterior, new driver and pasdash and gauge senger seats with a cluster, front air disc console with storbrakes, electronic age and cup holders braking module, Al- The K270 and K370 cabovers fea- are optional. lison 6-speed trans- ture a Paccar PX-7 engine. Available with mission, push-button wheelbases ranging control shifter, and Dana rear axles. from 142 to 242 in. in 12-in. increThe K270 and K370 are standard ments, both models can accomwith an Allison 2100HS 5-speed modate bodies from 16 to 28 ft. A transmission and 6.7L Paccar 2,500-sq.-in. wraparound windPX-7 engine rated at 220 hp. and shield and side windows give opti520 lbs.-ft. of torque. Both truck mum visibility. www.kenworth.com

DVIR, eLog forms available N

avman Wireless has added electronic driver log and driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR) to its OnlineAVL2 ﬂeet tracking system. Both reports can now be completed online through a link in the Navman Wireless interface or in the ﬁeld on the company’s M-Nav 800 in-cab touchscreen navigation/message terminal for instant driver access and roadside inspection. The additions reduce paperwork and ensure vehicle inspection reports and proper documentation for inspections are maintained. Fleets could also see fewer violations with the products, said Navman. www.navmanwireless.com

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RS Corp. has added Trip Management, automated International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) ﬁling, and other upgrades to its mobile trucking intelligence solutions. According to the company, the release includes many valuable portal, mobile, web service, and integration advancements that dramatically improve compliance readiness, performance measurement, and overall effectiveness of operational monitoring. Trip Management is a set of capabilities used to manage trip-based workflows and the unique reporting needs of ﬂeets

that run regular routes. The functionality was built to give ﬂeets the data needed to enhance driver productivity and customer service, maximize asset utilization, slash costs, and deliver when expected. The software allows users to import routes from third-party routing packages, create routes from scratch, and view planned versus actual data as a route is completed. The XRS mobile app gives detailed insight into stops and activities. It automatically detects jurisdiction crossings and generates data for meeting quarterly IFTA requirements. www.xrscorp.com

In-cab camera system B uilt off the insight glean ed from its DriveCam product, Lytx has unveiled DC Protect, a video-based driver safety and compliance solution. Designed for fleets with fewer than 350 vehicles, low insurance deductibles, and limited safety resources, DC Protect is an optimized solution with self-service tools that help smaller fleets improve safety and protect drivers. By utilizing the company’s

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Without a doubt, the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has changed the way commercial vehicles are operated by drivers, maintained by fleets, and inspected by vehicle enforcement officials. And with government data that supports the positive impact it is having on reducing accidents and identifying carriers in need of intervention, the trucking industry can be certain it is here to stay. One of the advantages Cooperation that the Federal Motor Carleads to rier Safety Administration (FMCSA) repeatedly coma reasonable municates is the ability for CSA to adapt to change. It’s solution already happened in a number of areas, so hopefully the trend will continue, especially when it comes to the subject of underinflated tires. According to 49 CFR 393.75(h), “No motor vehicle shall be operated on a tire which has a cold inflation pressure less than specified for the load being carried.” To the outside observer, this makes perfect sense. A tire that is incapable of supporting the load is prone to overdeflection in the sidewalls, which leads to excessive heat that ultimately results in a separation. FMCSA has even attempted to account for the inflation pressure increase that is the result of heat from normal operation. On paper, it appears to be a perfect solution. But in reality, things that look good on paper sometimes do not translate into anything beneficial. For the past year or so, a group of tire manufacturers and other industry experts within the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) have been searching for a real-world solution for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Since underinflation is currently a three-point

violation under CSA, it’s causing significant heartburn for fleets because there is no reasonable definition or reliable formula for determining if a tire has insufficient inflation pressure. As someone who has invested hours of time on this discussion, I can assure you that the solution is far from simple. The factors that determine if a tire can carry the load are so numerous that it is completely unreasonable to expect vehicle enforcement officials to make an on-the-spot regulatory determination during a CVSA roadside inspection. So, the TMC group worked with CVSA to explain the issue, and both organizations came to the same realization: 49 CFR 393.75(h) should be repealed. The existing definition of a flat tire being 50% of the maximum inflation pressure molded on the sidewall makes perfect sense and should remain unchanged. Even with all of the variables, everyone agreed that there must be a threshold where a tire is considered flat. It’s a perfect example of the industry working with the government to develop a solution. CVSA is primarily interested in getting it right and after the issue was thoroughly explained, it agreed that enforcement officials cannot be expected to make the necessary calculations during a roadside inspection. Now it’s in the hands of FMCSA. Three of the stakeholders have weighed in that the only solution is to repeal 393.75(h). I believe that everyone is motivated by the same principle that safety is the main priority, so I remain optimistic that FMCSA will agree that the responsible approach is to listen to the industry experts and the law enforcement community. AT

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Developing a cohesive marketing plan will turn happy customers into raving fans a service you’d like to sell. In our business, it’s hauling freight from one location to another. We need customers (shippers) to provide our services. To be successful truckers, these shippers have to want us to

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haul their commodities. Separating ourselves from the rest of the hauling pack requires marketing the value of our services. Step one: Identify your customer. Who is your customer? Your customers are the shippers and receivers for whom you haul. However, don’t forget this also includes brokers, agents or other trucking companies through which you contract for freight. In other words, your customers include everyone you interact with when hauling a load.

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hat’s your marketing strategy for the future? How are you going to maintain your current customer and freight base, and how are you going to grow it? What are the best methods to ﬁnd customers who ﬁt into the niche you’ve developed? Where will you get the biggest bang for your marketing buck? As a general concept, marketing is easy to understand. You have

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business of trucking To complete the identifying process, define what your customers need and what they want. The best way to accomplish this is to ask them what they would like a trucking company to do for them that their current carriers are not doing. Then figure out a way to do it. Step two: Be creative when determining your strategies to fulfilling the needs of your customers. Being creative puts you ahead of the competition. Think outside the box (or trailer) when it comes to services that you can provide that add value to your hauling services. How about GPS locations of trailers containing freight; continual updates from the drivers as to how they’re meeting the pickup and delivery schedule set by the customer; or daily weather updates and road conditions along the route? Keeping your customers well-informed and in the loop is key. Step three: Set up your tactics to produce creative strategies. Tactics are the actions you’ll take to attract and maintain your customers. Anything you can do to keep the customer informed of the whereabouts of their freight is the number one tactic. The best tactic in attracting new customers is word of mouth. You want your customers to tell everyone that your carrier “does what its management says it’ll do. They never over-promise, and they go above and beyond their service requirements to be sure freight is hauled sans any events that may cause delays or damage.” Step four: Develop ongoing customer relationships. This is your preventive maintenance plan, i.e., customer service plan. Your continued success doesn’t depend on how many loads you haul but how you haul each load. Develop a trusting relationship with each customer by provid-

ing the highest level of service on each load. Just like you do pre-trip and post-trip inspections on your equipment, you need to also do a pre-load and post-delivery analysis on every load you haul. When doing so, be sure to answer the following questions: ❑ Was pickup and delivery done on time? If not, why? What will be done in the future to ensure ontime service? ❑ Was there any damage to the

A satisfied customer will tell you how pleased they are with your services; a raving fan will tell the world you are the very best at hauling freight. freight? What is being done to rectify this with the receiver? How will it be prevented in the future? ❑ What was done to add value to the shipper? What can be done in the future to either continue this added value or, if there was none, to add value to the very next shipment hauled for this customer. ❑ What does the customer think of the overall performance? Surveying the shipper, broker and receiver on every load provides vital information as to the quality of the job just completed for them. Step five: Create value in what you do so your customers receive service beyond expectation and you attain financial success. Customers need to feel like they received more than their money’s

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worth for the services provided. Anyone can haul more loads by offering the lowest hauling rate, but the lowest hauling rate doesn’t create the highest value for either you or your customers. Develop a profitable hauling rate based on the high quality of services, and your actual costs will create the value for you to be competitive in the hauling market. Step six: Be sure you have quality customers. Developing long-term trusting relationships with customers who appreciate your level of quality at the rate you charge and who pay their invoices in a timely manner will provide the basis for long-term growth and success. It’s easier to sell additional services to trusted customers. They’re also more likely to accept needed rate increases. The cost of maintaining good customers is far less than finding new ones. When both trucker and customer are interested in the success of the other, both will achieve success. In trucking, building an effective marketing strategy includes creating value-added services your customers both need and want. Going the extra mile is what moves you from having satisfied customers to creating raving fans. The difference between “satisfied customer” and “raving fan” is a satisfied customer will tell you how pleased they are with your services; a raving fan will tell the world that you are the very best at hauling freight. And that becomes your marketing strategy for the future. There is no better or more effective marketing strategy than a customer telling other shippers, brokers and receivers how great your service is. AT Contact Tim Brady at tbrady@writeuptheroad.com or call 731-749-8567. Join Brady in the Trucking Business Community at www.truckersu.com.

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INTERMODAL

The new Orange

Schneider expands service, pleasing customers and giving drivers more local driving opportunities

The response by chemical shippers to Schneider’s bulk intermodal service since its launch has been overwhelming. In just the first six months of this year, load volumes increased 75%. George Grossardt, senior vice president and general manager of Schneider’s bulk division, says the company is already planning to double the size of its bulk intermodal fleet and to expand its service coverage to all of North America. “The sharp rise in demand for this service can be attributed to the benefits it provides chemical shippers,” Grossardt says. “By eliminating any transloading and by streamlining border crossings, we are able to move shipments in days instead of weeks, addressing the growing concern of having reliable capacity. The combination of trucking and rail service is very effective for customers because it gives them a largely unconstrained, long-haul liquid bulk capacity option.” Grossardt also notes that some shippers were concerned that conversion from truckload to intermo-

dal would result in service delays, but this is proving to be unfounded. “Our network of 14 strategically located intermodal ramps, consistent rail schedules, and alliances with five of the major rail companies serving North America allows for most shipments to reliably arrive within 24 hours of the time it would take for the load to move over the road,” he states. “Truckload plus one day is very doable for most chemical shippers.”

DRIVERS BENEFIT Schneider’s bulk intermodal service is also a winning proposition in the ongoing race to attract and retain drivers. “As the driver market continues to tighten, chemical companies that move loads on the rails with Schneider bulk intermodal free up drivers for other loads,” Grossardt says. “For Schneider drivers, hauling loads from intermodal ramps means being home much more frequently. That leads to less driver turnover and makes it easier to recruit drivers who don’t want to be away for weeks at a time.”

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Grossardt points out other benefits that are accruing for Schneider. Operating fewer over-the-road miles, for example, means safety is enhanced. Additionally, handling pickups and deliveries with the same drivers improves customer service and breeds familiarity, also driving a more positive safety scenario. Schneider’s bulk intermodal service uses 40-ft. single compartment tank trailers manufactured by CIMC Tank Equipment Co. The tanks are fitted with frames on each end that allow them to be stacked on rail cars. They are pulled by day cab tractors on the road using Hyundai chassis. Loaded units, at 11 ft., 5 in. high, can haul close to 48,000 lbs. of payload, which Grossardt notes allows customers to load 5% to 6% more product than in a traditional overthe-road truckload move. Looking ahead over the course of the next year, Schneider plans to expand the capacity and reach of its offering by adding tractors to its fleet along with additional intermodal loading ramps to accommodate shippers’ needs and serve even more markets. Schneider, headquartered in Green Bay, WI, fields 9,700 tractors, more than 30,000 trailers, and over 14,000 intermodal containers. Its operations cover 7.6 million road miles and 2.5 million rail miles per day across North America. “Schneider bulk intermodal complements the truckload, regional, long haul, expedited, dedicated, bulk, and van intermodal services the company as a whole offers,” says Grossardt. “Our sister van intermodal operation is one of the top three companies in that market and is also growing. Today, shippers that have come to count on Schneider for creative solutions can rely on us to meet their needs for long-haul bulk chemical shipments.” AT

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The integration of data is helping ensure truckers are not left stranded waiting for parts

BY SEAN KILCARR, EDITOR

s technology continues to beef up the types and volume of data that can be extracted from trucks and trailers alike— largely in real-time—the way ﬂeets and even dealerships manage parts is changing as well. Michael Riemer, vice president of products and channel marketing for Decisiv, notes that analyzing part costs is not solely about the hard numbers, i.e., prices, anymore. “You’ve got to ensure you have reliable and timely delivery of stock when needed because poor inventory fill rates will impact vehicle downtime and days out of service,” he says. “In other words, negotiating a great deal with a poor supplier may still be bad business in the end.” Yet gaining such delivery reliability hinges on more rapid dissemination of key data, something that OEMs such as Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks are trying to deliver via their onboard telematics systems (Mack GuardDog Connect and Volvo Remote Diagnostics, respectively). Both of those systems incorporate Decisiv’s Automated Service Initiation System, or ASIST, platform, which connects data collected by a truck’s telematics system together with an OEM’s call center, dealerships, and the ﬂeet itself.

DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS

“It’s a system whereby a fault code is analyzed based on severity, a repair plan is added to a case, and the call center, dealer and ﬂeet are looped into a conversation and directed not just to the nearest loca-

tion but the location where they can be readily serviced and have the part or parts available,” explains Riemer. But such data-driven parts management isn’t only confined to the maintenance and repair process itself. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), for instance, launched a new e-commerce parts platform back in June that is expected to be fully operational by February 2015. Dubbed Pinnacle Truck Parts, the company has not only simplified basic parts ordering for customers, it has made the process faster as well. An online ordering tool offers visibility to parts availability and pricing at local authorized DTNA retail outlets. Customers will have access to over 100,000 store keeping units, or SKUs, within the OEM’s national parts distribution center network. “After purchase, customers will have the option to immediately print a single invoice for the purchase of all of their parts,” notes Pam Perez, DTNA’s e-commerce project manager. “By utilizing this cross-reference parts database, customers will save time and money throughout the parts procurement process.” The key trend driving this change in parts management is centered around reducing vehicle downtime for fleets while at the same time giving dealers an opportunity to charge a premium if they can successfully minimize downtime for their customers, says Sandeep Kar, global director for automotive and transportation research at consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. “The value proposition of the dealership is evolving, and that

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will change the very nature of truck sales,” he says. “In particular, we see a shift towards connectivity services through telematics that’s going to aﬀect their aftermarket parts and maintenance services, which make up the biggest part of the dealership’s business.” A recent Class 8 dealership study conducted by Frost & Sullivan found that parts, service and maintenance will be a pillar of dealership revenue growth. Currently, these items contribute around 45% to 50% of proﬁt, but that is expected to increase an additional 5% to 10% by the year 2020.

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Even the aftermarket side of the truck and trailer parts business will be affected by this data-demand trend, argues Craig Frohock, president of the aftermarket and trailer business at Meritor. “Fleets have discovered the total cost of a parts purchase—sourcing, inventory requirements, order processes and shipping costs—and more than ever are demanding greater support before and after the sale,” he says. Frohock stresses that just as OEMs strive to maximize performance and minimize downtime, the aftermarket must also deliver service parts in a speedy, if not anticipatory, mind-set that aligns onhand parts inventory with immediate needs. “This alignment is needed to hopefully limit a truck’s time in the service bay to 24-72 hours from the time of arrival,” he adds. “On top of that, more ﬂeet operators have become comfortable with shopping and buying their parts on the Internet and often go online to make

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Keeping parts in stock is only one goal these days. Delivering them in a timely manner is just as important. comparisons. [So] whether looking for parts availability or learning and training tools, online information continues to play a greater role in the aftermarket.” Frohock notes that Meritor launched new wholesale outlets that deliver the right parts in four hours or less to synch with this trend. “Fleets can no longer wait one or two days to get a truck back on the road; the parts business has become a now business,” he points out. That philosophy is seeping into every facet of the parts business, even the remanufactured components segment, says Doug Wolma, general manager-worldwide operations for Meritor’s aftermarket division. “In aftermarket parts, including remanufactured components, availability is king,” he explains. “Truck operators are relying even more heavily on fast, reliable delivery and service as their wheels must be moving to make money and stay in business. [That’s why] having the part is only half the equation. Suppliers simply must deliver that part at the right time.” Taking all that data and then funneling it back into the vehicle

design process is the next step. “Through our telematics information and repair data from the dealership, we can take all the data we’re gathering by model and specs

Fleets spend more time searching online to ﬁnd the best parts availability and prices. and give that back to the engineering staﬀ so they can analyze it and develop better products,” says Stephen Roy, president of North American sales & marketing, Mack Trucks. “That way we can eventually offer better

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optimized specs and components for specific customer applications based on actual data.” Telematics data is also being used to track the life expectancy of components, says Roy. “If a customer comes into a dealer for a repair, let’s say an overhaul, we can note that it would be time to change out other components to maximize that downtime so they don’t have to come back later,” he points out. For example, Roy notes that Mack worked with several customers who had reported turbocharger fault codes but only from high-altitude locations. By using data gleaned from the telematics systems on the affected trucks, Mack engineers determined it wasn’t a turbocharger issue but rather a sensor calibration issue. “We changed the software and prevented trucks being down for an unnecessary turbocharger replacement,” he emphasizes. “That’s a good example of data usage.” And that is one way data is influencing parts management as fleets look for more reliable trucks and when the need for repairs arises, quicker service.

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s U.S. fleets begin adding air disc brake (ADB) technology to their equipment, they’ll need to adjust maintenance practices. This is because the design of ADBs differs from that of the traditional drum brake systems used throughout the industry, notes Kevin Pfost, technical services coordinator for Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC. To that end, Bendix compiled a tip sheet regarding the maintenance and inspection process required when changing out ADB pads. ❑ First, prepping for an air disc brake pad change is simple in that the brakes are the same whether they are equipped on a steer, drive, or trailer axle. ❑ Second, the parking brake needs to be released or caged so that the axle rotates freely. ❑ Once the wheel is off, exposing the wheel-end, find and remove the cap covering the shear adapter on the brake caliper. ❑ Using a 10 mm socket wrench or a ratcheting box wrench on the adapter, turn the adjuster counterclockwise—a clicking noise indicates that the tappets are “backing off,” or loosening the pads’ grip on the brake rotor—until it stops. A chain connects the pair of tappets to extend and retract them simultaneously. “It’s important never to turn the adjuster without the shear adapter installed,” Pfost stresses. “The shear adapter is designed to fail in the event of over-tightening, preventing damage to the adjustment mechanism itself. The adjustment mechanism is not replaceable, so if it goes bad, the entire caliper will need to be replaced.” ❑ Once the shear adapter is fully backed off, the brake pads can be freed for removal. ❑ A retaining bar across the top of the brake pads holds them in place: Use a small pair of pliers to remove the spring clip from the pin fastening the retaining bar, then remove the washer from the pin as well. ❑ Push down on the retaining bar, pull out the pin, and remove the pad retaining bar. The two brake pads can now be lifted out from ei-

ther side of the rotor. At this point, Pfost says technicians should take a quick look at the pads, as the minimum friction thickness is about 2 mm—roughly the thickness of a nickel. Comparing the thickness of the old ADB pad with the new one provides a ﬂeet with a quick glimpse of just how much usage it’s getting out of its ADB pads. Also, he stresses that technicians should conduct a preventive maintenance inspection before the new ADB pads are installed. ❑ Using the shear adapter, extend the tappets and inspect the tappet boots to make sure they are not damaged or contaminated with dirt, which can cause them to bind. ❑ Inspect the guide pin boots: Push the caliper all the way inboard to open up the boots and check them for damage and contamination. ❑ Look over the tappets, seals, and bushings. ❑ If components are damaged, use the brake manufacturer’s service data sheet to determine the correct repair kit to use, which should include the components as well as any special tools to ensure that new bushings are set at the proper depth. ❑ Note that slide pin lubrication is not re-

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quired. ADBs are lubricated for life and do not need grease fittings or oil spray as long as the components remain uncontaminated. When the inspection and any component replacements are complete, Pfost stresses that technicians must ensure the ADB’s tappets are fully backed off so they are flush and slide the new brake pads down into position. They will go in only one way: with the friction facing the rotor and the pad springs at the top. ❑ Once the new pad is installed, replace the pad retaining bar and fasten it in place with the pin, washer, and clip. ❑ With a 10 mm socket wrench or ratcheting box wrench, turn the shear adapter clockwise to adjust the tappets until the new pads make enough contact with the rotor to stop it from free-wheeling, then back it off—counterclockwise—three clicks. ❑ Replace the cap that covers the shear adapter, and the pad replacement is complete. “We recommend replacing the pads on the entire axle at the same time,” Pfost emphasizes. “A fresh set of friction across the board will ensure that each brake shares an equal part of the stopping workload, which is crucial for optimal safety and performance.” AT

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ne of the ways Detroit Radiator Corp. (DRC) promotes its line of aftermarket products for heavy-duty trucks at trade shows and other public events around the U.S. is via a one-of-a-kind custom truck and trailer dubbed “Dr. Cool.” Crafted by Outcast Kustoms, Dr. Cool is a 1999 Kenworth model W900 tractor with a 475-hp. Caterpillar engine mated to a 13-speed manual transmission. The trailer serves as a rolling exhibit for DRC, showcasing its aftermarket cooling products.

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Since DRC puts Dr. Cool on the road to visit about 15 industry events a year, the company needed to hire someone on a part-time basis to drive the tractor-trailer and serve as its maintenance overseer and cleaning crew. That’s not necessarily an easy task with a tractor sporting over 1 million mi. on the odometer or when repairs are required during an exhibit stop. So DRC went looking for someone who could serve as a jack of all trades for Dr. Cool, someone capable of driving, maintaining, and ensuring that the truck would be spic and span come show time.

early two years ago, DRC came knocking on Hayden Eady’s door. Eady is a long-time DRC customer who runs his own maintenance shop in Alabama called Hayden’s Truck Repair. A third-generation truck driver and old school SOLUTION mechanic, Eady signed on to be pointman for Dr. Cool in November 2012 and quickly got to work. “I take time off from my own business to do this,” he explains. “The first thing I do is ensure the engine oil is changed every 15,000 mi.—no exceptions—and usually we conduct a full service at the same time as well.” Looking regularly for leaks, keeping the chassis greased and lubed properly, and using quality engine oils, coolants, etc., may cost a little more on the front end, but it helps preserve vehicle uptime in the long term. To prep Dr. Cool for a trade show or other public event, Eady first runs it through a commercial truck wash to get the bulk of the road dirt and grime off the vehicle. He then settles in with his own wash bucket and rags to clean out all the cracks and crevices. “That’s where road salt and other corrosive grime can

hide. You’ve got to get that off the chrome and metal,” Eady says. He even keeps an old toothbrush handy to get the dirt out of the tight spots. While all this might seem like overkill, Eady points out that keeping any tractor-trailer clean, much less one as eye-catching as Dr. Cool, tends to help avoid excessive attention from roadside inspectors. At a trade show, he’ll constantly wipe the truck down with a microfiber towel to remove fingerprints from the vehicle. “About 96% of my time at the Mid-America Trucking Show was spent cleaning fingerprints off the truck,” Eady says. “The hardest part is getting people to stop touching the truck.” Inside the cab, Eady is fastidious about vacuuming the floor carpets, hand-polishing the wood and chrome accents, and applying Armor All regularly to the seats and other upholstery. The regular use of Febreze helps eliminate odors from the cab, he adds. “I like to keep the truck as clean as I do my house,” he explains. “It’s also because it is my house when I am on the road.”

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What make of truck/trailer do you own? I own a 2012 Peterbilt 389 and a 2010 Trail King RGN.

What freight do you haul? Construction, mining and farm equipment.

How are maintenance/minor repairs handled? What do you do yourself, or by a shop? I handle most maintenance and minor repairs myself. Also, some are handled at my son’s shop or Valley Transportation’s shop.

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

Valley Transportation Owner: Cliﬀord Ellis Location: Grand Meadow, MN Cliﬀord Ellis has been driving trucks for nearly 44 years. Currently leased to Valley Transportation, Ellis hauls mostly overdimensional loads.

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If I do go to an OEM shop that’s not on my trusted list, I watch what they’re doing and keep track of the time they’re working on my truck. I’ll only pay for time they spend on my truck, not when they’re doing something on another truck. I only have done what’s needed and if it’s under warranty.

What do you do regarding maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime? When I see something that needs to be fixed, I fix it. I service according to the OEM’s maintenance schedule of time or mileage, whichever occurs first. When I get home, my son pulls the truck into his shop and services and checks everything, including connecting to the computer and getting a printout of what’s happening internally in the engine. I change out my brake linings before they get too thin. I reline the brakes once, and the next time everything’s replaced—brake linings, S-cams, slack adjusters and seals. The drive line is checked and if the U-joints have any play, they’re replaced. All electrical connections are done with heat-shrink connectors to minimize corrosion. I

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run all LED lights on both tractor and trailer. The gear oil is changed every 200,000 mi. for the transmission and rear ends. I touch up paint on the frame when I see bare metal or rust. The whole underside is pressurewashed and repainted once a year. Air lines are checked every week and when serviced, if any have any rubbing on them, they’re replaced. Staying on top of preventive maintenance beyond oil changes and grease jobs is what will minimize downtime. When I started driving a truck, I was told, “Oil is cheap; metal costs.”

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What do you enjoy most about trucking and hauling the type of freight you do? I enjoy hauling the stuff we haul. We’re treated with respect at 95% of the places we go to. I’m parked every night when hauling overdimensional loads, since most states won’t allow oversize loads to run at night. When my late wife was riding with me, we’d rent a car and go sightseeing if we had to sit over a weekend. In 44 years I’ve been in 49 of the 50 states and most of Canada. I’ve pulled everything but a reefer. I enjoy hauling heavy equipment the most. 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 small or micro business that utilizes trucks in the course of doing business that you’d like us to feature in “Spotlight on an American Trucker,” please send their contact information to tbrady@writeuptheroad.com.

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ith today’s diesel engine designs focused on emissions and fuel economy, one focus of oil filtration products is to keep close-tolerance engine components contaminant-free for long life, notes David Cline, oil filtration product manager at Parker Racor. “All of the technology that is available on the engine to meet the strict regulations on exhaust emissions simply adds more trash to the crankcase,” he says. “Earlier engines relying on exhaust gas recirculation to control emissions certainly had an impact on the soot load in lube oil,” Cline adds. “Though in-cylinder technology has allowed for some reduction in soot load, higher engine temperatures and a cap on TBN (total base number) due to the use of diesel particulate filters have reduced the life of the oil in some cases. The industry today is looking to filter media development to resolve these conditions.” Cline relates that Parker Racor has created oil filtration products designed to improve system life, boost efficiency, and meet standards for emissions compliance. “The approach in our ECO cartridge lube filtration products allows for media development coupled with multiple functions in one module,” he explains. “Unlike in the past, where a majority of lube filters were made from pleated cellulose media in a steel spin-on can, our direction is to use engineered media in a top load cartridge to meet today’s lube filtration needs. We also incorporate secondary lube filtration for even finer filtration and a reduction in moisture, particulate and soot.” Veli Kalayci, manager-engine liquid products at Donaldson, says that as today’s engines are asked to do more than in the past, today’s lube oils perform multiple tasks as well. “Expectations for performance and quality have increased,” he says. “Today’s filters are called on to separate and contain finer levels of contaminant in hotter engine oil for extended periods of operation. “To provide engine protection and maintain today’s higher oil cleanliness standards, lube filters capture wear metals, soot and contaminants from the engine oil,” Kalayci states. “When used in combination with extended life oils and effective maintenance practices, the synthetic media, the type of seal elastomer, and other design choices for these products can add up to longer

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1994 Ford LTS8000, Cummins 8.3L, Allison MD3560PAuto, Heavy F.A., Locking Rears, Stk. #2893 $15,000

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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

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2007 International 7600 Tandem Axle, ISM 330 hp , 10-spd., Air Ride, 284” W.B., 700K Miles, Just Off Lease Well Maintained ........... ........................................$36,900

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2005 Mack CXN613, AC 355/380 hp, Fuller 10-spd., 3.70 Ratio, Air Ride, 10 Alum. Wheels, LP 22.5 Tires, 60” Mid Roof Slpr., (2) Air Seats, Power Heated Mirrors, Full Gauges, Engine Fan Switch, (2) To Choose From, 635,000 Miles - Stk. #06-U8656, 644,000 Miles Stk. #06-U8656......................................... $24,500 Each

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

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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

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2009 Pete 389, Heavy Spec, 625 hp CAT, 18 Spd, 4 Spd Aux Trans, Full Lockers, 20K Steer, 20K Non Steer Lift, 46K New Way Rear Susp, 300” W/B With 60” Axle Spacing, Loaded ................... .............................................................$125,000

2005 Kewnorth W900, ISX Cummins 460 hp, 9-spd., Alum. Wheels, Very Clean...........$27,500

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. .....................$75,000

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

1989 Kenworth T600, Cummins Ntc 330 Hp, 9 Spd, 3.55 Rears, Air Ride, Wet Kit ............................................. $5,500

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

1997 Ford Single Axle, 8.3 Liter, Auto Trans, 93,500 Miles, 10’ Dump Box, 12’ Angle Plow W/Poly Molboard, 9’ Wing, Swenson Sander.................... $13,500

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

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

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

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2007 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A (HT) 250/2200 250 hp, 22’ COMM Body, Fuller RT8709B 9-spd., Leaf Springs, 252” W.B., 103,613 Miles, Stk. #330330.

2008 Freightliner M2 106, 24’ Insulation Van, Cummins ISB ‘07 210/2600 210 hp, Allison 2100HS 5-spd., Leaf Springs, Thermo King TS-500-30 SR Reefer, 252” W.B., 222,136 Miles, Stk. #423137.

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2007 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., 3.58 Ratio, Air Ride, 176” W.B., 558,135 Miles, Stk. #432879.

2006 Navistar International 8600, Cummins ISM ‘04 310/2100 310 hp, Fuller FRO011210C 10-spd., 3.73 Ratio, Air Ride, 146” W.B., 475,001 Miles, Stk. #455551.

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2007 Navistar International 9400, CAT C15 ‘04 435/2100 435 hp, Fulller FRO-15210C 10-spd., 3.73 Ratio, AIr Ride, 161” W.B., 666,516 Miles, Stk. #300041.

2008 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘07 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., 3.58 Ratio, Air Ride, 229” W.B., 70” Flat Slpr., 613,953 Miles, Stk. #426139.

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2007 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., 3.73 Ratio, Air Ride, 169” W.B., 485,369 Miles, Stk. #467277.

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2007 Freightliner M2 106, 26’ Insualtion Van, CAT C704A 250/2200 250 hp, Fuller FSO8406A 6-spd., 270” W.B., Leaf Springs, 135,376 Miles, Stk. #378669.

2007 Freightliner M2 106, 16’ Alum. Van, CAT C704A 210/2200 210 hp, Allison 3000HS 5-spd., Air Ride, 204” W.B., 208,637 Miles, Stk. #597532.

2007 Freightliner Columbia 112, CAT C11 ‘04 335/2100 335 hp, Fuller FRO-12210C 10-spd., 3.91 Ratio, 161” W.B., 425,990 Miles, Stk.#479670.

2006 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 12.7L ‘04 445/1800 445 hp, Fuller FRO-14210C 10-spd., 3.73 Ratio, Air Ride, 169” W.B., 471,352 Miles, Stk.#451853.

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2007 Navistar International 4300, International DT466 ‘04 220/2300 220 hp, Allison 2500HS 5-spd., 22’ Alum. Van, 272” W.B., Leaf Springs, 185,916 Miles, Stk. #392913.

2005 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A (HT) 250/2200 250 hp, 26’ Stake Flat, Fuller FSO8406A 6-spd., Air Ride, 270” W.B., 232,750 Miles, Stk. #418379.

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2006 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C7 ‘04 300/2200 300 hp, Allison 3000HS 5-spd., 5.29 Ratio, Air Ride, 150” W.B., 160,574 Miles, Stk. #464081.

2006 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘04 515/1800 515 hp, Fuller FRO-16210C 10-spd., 3.73 Ratio, 169” W.B., Air Ride, 437,088 Miles, Stk. #466618.

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2006 Freightliner Columbia 120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd. 3.58 Ratio, Air Ride, 48” Mid-Roof Slpr., 210” W.B., Stk. #423527.

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