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MORE OPTIONS Lenders are offering more flexible terms

BUSINESS OF TRUCKING

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Understanding insurance TRUCKS AT WORK ..........................................32 Heavy hauler tackles the big jobs

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

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BY SEAN KILCARR

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A tale of two Kirbys

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hing happened on the way to crowning this year’s “Readers’ ” 2010 Grand Champion. e way it works. Once we narrow down the list of finalists, I make some phone calls to make sure the potential winners are still in business, haven’t sold the truck, and, most importantly, don’t mind being photographed for the cover of American Trucker.

One in particular, Kirby Martin’s classy 2003 Peterbilt 379, caught our A case of eye, so I called the owner to confirm mistaken identity the aforementioned details. Yes, Kirby was still in business, and he was more than willing to be put on our cover … but he’s never owned a Peterbilt 379. Huh? Well, it turns out there are two Kirby Martins living and working not more than 100 mi. apart. Our winner, Kirby Martin, lives in Yorks Springs, PA, just north of Gettysburg; Kirby L. Martin lives over in Navron, PA, but drives a slick 1998 model Kenworth W900L (one you can view in the “Readers’ Rigs” section of the November issue, by the way).

Both Kirbys shared a good laugh with me, relating that a local trailer shop mixed up their repair bills once. (Thank goodness I’m not the only one that got them confused!) I think, though, the reason I’m telling you this story is because it ends with laughter on all sides. No yelling, arguing or any other type of negative emotion that all too often seems to be the fallout these days when things go wrong. We shared some humor, followed by wishes of “good luck” and “safe travels” for all concerned—an ending very appropriate for the season, I think. AT

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

Contributing Editors David Cullen david.cullen@penton.com Wendy Leavitt wendy.leavitt@penton.com Kevin Rohlwing kevinrohlwing@comcast.net Bruce Sauer bruce.sauer@penton.com Rick Weber rick.weber@penton.com Charles Wilson charles.wilson@penton.com

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Flexibility comes to truck financing

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lexibility is becoming an extremely critical aspect of commercial truck financing. That’s because both fleets and their lenders are being compelled to seek financial solutions that take into account changing freight cycles.

“We’re really not seeing changes to basic truck financial products; what we’re experiencing are changes in how they are applied,” Geoff Robinson, director of sales, marketing & remarketing for Daimler Truck Financial USA, an arm of Germanybased Daimler Financial Services, told American Trucker.

“What we’re seeing is a much greater need for more flexibility in financial arrangements, such as payment holidays, season payment plans, and the like, items now negotiated up front,” Robinson explained.

The need for more flexibility is driven by cash flow, and that has become a real challenge to manage for many fleets, large and small, said Robinson. That, in turn, is leading many lenders in the trucking market to rework traditional financing plans, be they lease, rental, or straight commercial loans, into packages that take into account the new volatility of the freight market.

As a result, lenders are reworking traditional financing structures to help fleets take advantage of short, sharp positive market upticks, pointed out Juergen Rochert, vice president of Daimler Truck Financial USA. “For example, we’ll give a customer funding trucks through us 90 days until the first payment is due so they can have an opportunity to

Flexibility in financing is becoming more commonplace today. gain two to three months of freight revenue [from the equipment],” he explained. “That’s a financing structure that allows the fleet to build up cash flow.”

Robinson added that Daimler Truck Financial is also altering its used-truck rules to account for the growing dearth of late-model, lowmileage equipment on the market.

“In the short term, we’ve seen 70% of our loan applications centering on used trucks as customers seek lowercost equipment,” he said. “In the past, we only used to lend on used equipment with no more than 250,000 mi.

Now we’re allowing up to 400,000 mi. We had to acknowledge the demand for used trucks and so we had to modify our approach.”

Daimler’s Rochert added that such changes are only possible through more frequent communication with customers. “We’ve been out in the market more frequently now with customers, monitoring the business trends they are seeing, working with those that are proactive with us in explaining their needs in relation to market dynamics,” he noted.

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f you ignore your truck’s maintenance needs, it will eventually stop.

The same holds true with customers.

It is easier to keep the customers you have than it is to find new ones. This doesn’t downplay the need to continually beat the bushes for new customers.

But like your truck, if you ignore your current customers, they, too, will stop coming back.

You can only make a first impression once. So after you’ve spent all that time and energy to land a quality shipper with decent-paying freight, the first thing you need to think about is how you’re going to separate your carrier from the crowd. What can you do to provide that positive, unforgettable “wow” factor that tells your customer two things: First, these truckers mean business; and second, I can trust them to take excellent care of our products.

Think of what would impress you, then crank it up several notches.

According to studies on the subject, you have just 30 sec. to make a good first impression. In business, this can mean the difference between losing a customer or landing and keeping one for a long time.

Remember, it costs less to keep a customer happy than it does to find a new one.

Tim Brady’s “Trucking Insights” column appears monthly, offering helpful tips on how you can successfully navigate your business in today’s economy.

Contact Tim Brady at tbrady@writeuptheroad.com or call 731-749-8567. Join Brady at www.truckersu.com

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New display option

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new in-cab display option for Air-Weigh’s popular LoadMaxx series of truck and tractor scales easily mounts to any flat surface and is no bigger than a credit card.

The display measures 1.8 x 3.3 in. and is 0.8 in. thick. It attaches to any flat surface with permanent adhesive tape. A dash swivel mount for additional mounting locations is optional.

LoadMaxx uses a digital two-point calibration to compute and display on-the-ground weight for steer, drive, and trailer axles. Programmable alarm outputs indicate when an axle group weight or GVW ex-

The display mounts almost anywhere. ceeds legal limits.

Fleets may also integrate their onboard computer to LoadMaxx via standard data connectors to monitor, record, and transmit vehicle weights. www.air-weighscales.com

ompliance with hours-of-service regulations is being made easier for fleets with a low-cost solution from J.J. Keller & Associates.

E-Logs costs $6 per month per driver with the one-time purchase of an onboard recorder. E-Logs is powered by J.J. Keller’s Encompass to capture data that is then audited by the company. The data is used to provide online reporting and compliance information to the fleet. “Based on a cost-benefit analysis, FMCSA estimates the safety benefits of EOBRs to be about $890 per year per power unit,� said Daren Hansen, transportation safety editor. www.jjkeller.com

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New clutch series replaces old favorites

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new heavy-duty line of clutches being introduced by Eaton Corp. for Class 7 and 8 trucks improves upon the designs of the models being replaced and can also be retrofitted to older-model trucks, the company said.

“We’ve designed our new Advantage Series (Easy Pedal Advantage and Solo Advantage) not only to replace our previous clutch models, but to be backward compatible as well,” noted Tom Rohlwing, manager of engineering programs for Eaton’s global clutch and aftermarket business.

“No special tools or significant technician training is required for the new Advantage Series, and it can be retrofitted into the slots fitting our previous clutch models,” he added.

The Advantage Series has a 33% stiffer casing, 50% wider thrust pad, and a three-zerk lube system to help extend the lubrication intervals.

Douglas Scheffel, manager of product strategy and business devel-

The new Advantage Series clutches retrofit onto older-model trucks. opment for Eaton’s global clutch and aftermarket business, also noted that the Advantage clutch line is comparatively priced to the two 15.5-in. Easy Pedal and Solo manual clutch models it’s replacing.

Rohlwing noted the lubrication interval in linehaul applications is being doubled to 50,000 mi. for the Advantage clutch.

On the aftermarket side, both models get two years of coverage from date of sale for linehaul and vocational operators alike, Eaton noted. www.eaton.com

Natural gas oils now in 1-gal. jugs

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alvoline Premium Blue GEO 15W-40 heavy-duty motor oil for use in natural-gas fueled engines is now available in 1-gal. jugs. Valvoline noted that this multi-grade product is “designed to provide advanced lubrication protection in natural gas engines.” The oil is also available in bulk, as well as in tote, drum and pail containers.

Advantages of the oil include reduced ash content, low oil consump-

tion, and piston deposit control.

The company added that Premium Blue GEO is recommended for use in delivery trucks and other service vehicles fueled by compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane. It is also recommended for use in Cummins B, C & ISL; Detroit Diesel; John Deere; and dedicated natural gas engines offered by Caterpillar. www.valvoline.com

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U.S. debut for Canadian tire chains

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new line of heavy-duty tire chains dubbed “Grip Link” —a line the company originally rolled out in the Canadian trucking market back in 2004— is being introduced into the U.S. markets served by Kinedyne Corp.

Grip Link tire chains are available in v-bar and square link formats for highway use, as well as stud chains for off-road conditions. They are made from high-strength, carbon steel and are “case hardened” for extra-long wear life, Kinedyne said.

The company noted that its Grip Link chains can serve in many situations, ranging from carting trees off a hillside logging site, to powering a shunt truck across a muddy yard, to steering a heavy-duty rig through 18 in. of mountain snow.

“They are designed to provide a higher safety factor for anyone needing to transport materials in adverse conditions,” added Larry Harrison, Kinedyne’s vp-sales and marketing. www.kinedyne.com

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he ZMS Compliance 5 fuel-tax filing program is now in general release, maker Zytax said. The software, which automates the end-to-end motor fuels tax filing process, is available as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product.

The program automates transactional import, schedule and return generation, and multi-format filing, including EDI, XML, Excel, and paper. Automated updates of rates, rules and forms are also available. www.zytax.com

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Waste oil heaters allow customization

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he Saturn 140 and Saturn 230 waste oil furnaces from Clean Burn allow for customization to meet specific heating needs.

Both units operate on 115 volts, 60 Hz with a 20 amp circuit breaker. The 140 weighs 300 lbs. with a maximum Btu input of 140,000 and output of 110,000. It consumes less than 1 gal. of used oil per hour. The 230 weighs 450 lbs. with a Btu input of 230,000 and output of 180,000. It uses a maximum of 1.6 gals. of used oil per hour.

“We’ve engineered the Saturn waste oil furnaces to help companies eliminate their heating bills,” said Morris Mantey, president & CEO. “Even though these are a more economical option than our standard Clean Burn units, operators will get the same reliable factory-trained, expert installation and service offered

The Saturn 230 heater uses less than 1.6 gals. of used oil per hour. by our technicians.

“In addition, each Saturn unit features louvers, canister filter, check valve and screen, wall thermostat, barometric damper, connector block, oil and air supply components, and bolts and fittings for assembly. This compact unit will pay for itself very quickly.”

Used motor oil, hydraulic fluids and some fuel oils can be used to power the furnaces. www.saturnfurnaces.com

ew sliding axle spring kits from Phillips Industries have been added to the company’s electrical and air brake interface products.

The kits, designed with the Phillips Qwik-Snap hose holder and patented scissor design, allow for cable and hose replacement in seconds, the company said. Qwik-Snap holders are designed for ease of opening and closing and include a positive lock to withstand over 80 lbs. of pull forces.

The sliding axle spring kits include Phillips’ Qwik-Snap hose holder.

Heavy-duty springs hold air lines with ease and are produced from pre-galvanized hard-drawn wire for better recoil memory and longer life.

The kits can be ordered to meet individual fleet needs by choosing the appropriate springs, hose holders, and frame clips based on application. www.phillipsind.com

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ualcomm and Rair Technologies chose the American Trucking Assns.

Management & Conference Exhibition in Phoenix to unveil a collaboration intended to enhance the value of Qualcomm’s hours-of-service (HOS) offering.

Rair will provide auditing and analysis of Qualcomm HOS data. The combination is designed to provide customers with a complete solution for managing and auditing driver logs, whether created electronically or on paper.

With this enhanced compliance offering, fleets can send their paper logs to Rair, which scans and sends them back to the fleet with additional electronic data. This data can then be audited and compared to Qualcomm’s positioning data to help ensure comprehensive HOS compliance reporting. Rair can also process driver vehicle inspection reports. www.qualcomm.com/qes

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new fuel-card reconciliation report added to the Telogis Fleet vehicle management solution allows fleet managers to match fuel-card use to vehicle GPS data to verify authorized use of the card. To help detect theft, the report will note if the card has been used without an approved vehicle nearby.

“We see this as another way for fleet managers in all industries to monitor and protect their mobile resources,” said Jason Koch, president of Telogis Fleet.

Using spatial analysis to match GPS history to fuel-card purchase history, Telogis said reports can be generated detailing when and where a vehicle was in relation to the fuel-card usage assigned to that driver/vehicle. www.telogisfleet.com

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anasonic Solutions Co. has upgraded its Toughbook handheld PC and dubbed it the Toughbook U1 Ultra. The company said the upgraded version combines the portability of a handheld with the benefits of a full Windows 7 operating system. It also offers a suite of integrated features.

Panasonic said the Toughbook U1 Ultra is equipped with what’s called a TransflectivePlus display for better screen viewing in direct sunlight; a 64 GB solid-state hard drive; 2 GB of memory; an Intel Atom Processor; and Windows 7. The company said the device is ideal for highly mobile jobs such as direct store delivery,

The upgrade includes the full functionality of Windows 7 OS. supply chain management, public safety and utility work.

The Toughbook U1 family of handheld replacement comput-

ers has also received a number of usability and navigation enhancements. These include enlarged screen icons, a programmable “right click” onscreen button, a larger soft keyboard, a “zoom and pan” mode allowing users to simply navigate robust content, and a soft ctrl-alt-del button for log-on access.

“The ability to provide your mobile workforce with a reliable, powerful and adaptable handheld computer running a full Windows OS is critical for organizations attempting to stay ahead of the competition,” said Kyp Walls, director of product management. www.toughbook.com

Survey: Load boards add up

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maller fleets that rely heavily on load boards earned $800 more per truck per month compared to those that use the freight matching services less frequently, according to the TransCore 2010 Carrier Benchmark Survey. Revenues for all carriers this year are up by about $1,500 per truck per month, or 11.4%, compared to 2009, the survey states. Of the 525 carriers surveyed by TransCore, 87% have fewer than 50 tractors and 60% fewer than 10. It defined frequent users of load boards as those who obtain 40% or more of their loads from the boards. In addition to its fleet management, tracking and logistics services, the company operates the Loadlink load board in Canada and TransCore 3sixty in the U.S. “There is a myth that carriers don’t need to use load boards when freight is abundant,” said David Schrader, senior vice president, TransCore Freight Business Services.

“But this survey calls that into question. Thousands of small carriers use our services as a kind of 24/7 sales department that helps them compete with larger carriers that have inhouse sales staff.”

The benchmark survey also reported that frequent load board users averaged $0.03/mi. more revenue, 309 more loaded miles, and 4.2% fewer empty miles per truck per month than less frequent users. www.transcore.com

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Suspension for off-highway use

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new independent suspension for a high level of customization and from ArvinMeritor has been flexibility. Full electronic system indesigned for off-highway, emergency tegration of suspension height conand custom chassis trol, active damping, vehicles. electronic differenThe Meritor Protial lock controls, Tec High Mobility and electronic staIndependent Suspenbility control are also sion Series (HMIS) features. is available in three Additional features configurations: Seinclude 38-deg. turn The ProTec HMIS includes ries 30 for light duty, angle; 21 in. of total interchangeable parts.

Series 40 for medium wheel travel for maxand medium-heavy duty, and Series imum off-road mobility; lightweight 50 for heavy-duty applications. materials and design architecture to The suspensions offer a number maximize payload capacity; and sysof design features including the in- tem flexibility for integration into terchangeable use of air springs, air multiple chassis types. struts, coil springs, and hydrostruts www.arvinmeritor.com

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new in-vehicle computer docking station is now available for the Panasonic Toughbook 31. The MAG 31 docking station from Gamber-Johnson is a rugged platform with a front-facing docking mechanism for easy one-handed docking and undocking capabilities.

Added to the company’s MAG line, the docking station has passed vibration testing standard MILSTD-810G and has undergone extensive cycle testing on the latch and docking mechanisms. GamberJohnson worked with Panasonic’s engineering department to create the proper tests for the work environments the Toughbook faces.

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air Technologies announced the launch of a new drug and alcohol testing program. This addition to its portfolio of compliance tools offers a range of drug testing services, including collection, testing, reporting and medical review officer (MRO) duties. The introduction coincides with the new drug testing rule now in effect. The rule changes the training of and procedures used by MROs. Mary K. Tappa, Rair’s executive vice president of operations, who has more than 20 years of experience in administering drug testing programs, will oversee the new service.

“Our goal is to offer a complete menu of services aimed at reducing carriers’ exposure to the risks of noncompliance with federal safety regulations,” said J.J. Singh, president & CEO of Rair. “Drug testing is a natural fit.”

Rair’s drug testing business is Webbased like the company’s existing services of driver log auditing and CSA compliance. www.rair.com

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X The magnesium makeup of the unit reduces vibration. ports for low-mounting capability, minimal cable strain and swivel resistance, a variety of antenna passthrough options, and is USB 2.0 compliant.

The MAG 31 also includes two Ethernet and five USB ports. www.gamberjohnson.com

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ata Turnpike, a division of Xata Corp., is making its RouteTracker fleet performance management system available via Verizon Wireless. Xata subscription fees can now be added directly to wireless bills for customers of Verizon’s network.

RouteTracker transmits GPS and other data to a wireless phone and sends the data back to a hosted website. With this new upgrade, Verizon Wireless customers can access RouteTracker on their handsets for applications such as hoursof-service tracking and logging. www.xata.com

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RP Aftermarket Parts has released a line of all-makes windshields for Class 6-8 trucks and tractors.

The windshields are made of a high-quality glass and are manufactured and tested to OEM specifications to ensure optical quality, safety, surface contour and fit for each make, according to TRP. They are available at any TRP authorized retailer.

The all-makes windshield i available “Since TRP offers windshields for for Class 6-8 trucks. popular all-makes truck applications, TRP can cover any company’s Sterling, Volvo and Western Star diverse fleet requirements, includ- vehicles,” said Everett Seymoure, ing glass for Ford, Freightliner, global manager for TRP. Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack, Navistar, www.trpparts.com

Truckers’ GPS receives updates

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he IntelliRoute TND GPS navigation system from Rand McNally now creates state-by-state mileage reports that can be exported to spreadsheets for IFTA fuel-tax reporting.

The feature is part of a free upgrade that also includes new voice warnings to alert drivers to sharp curves and other road features, proximity alerts, and fulltext preview of routes.

The upgrade is available via the IntelliRoute TND Dock, which will also update the GPS device with map and other geodata changes. Both the device and dock, as well as a full line of accessories, are available at truck stops and through online retailers. www.randmcnally.com

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NextMail tackles distracted driving

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limination of distracted and respond to at his convedriving and improved nience by simply pushing a productivity are just two single button. of the benefits available By using the photo capathrough a new application bilities of the Professional from Sprint. The Sprint version, fleets can benefit NextMail Locator with from dispute resolution, Photos application—based sales leads and more. on NextMail’s push-to-talk According to Dan Starr, technology—was created vice president-sales &

by Pacific DataVision and is The device can marketing for Pacific Data licensed for use through any translate voice Vision, drivers can use the Sprint phone over the entire into an audio file application to document Sprint or Nextel networks. that is emailed to damaged packages or de“I think businesses have dispatchers. liveries that are not made migrated to these technolofor one reason or another. gies because they [want to track The photo capabilities combined employees and equipment],” John with the GPS data and time stamp Tudhope, director of solutions and can help companies prove a delivery vertical marketing, Sprint, said. attempt was made or that the package The technology conveniently con- was damaged at time of delivery. verts the spoken word into an audio “This is not location tracking; it’s file that is emailed to a dispatcher or not breadcrumbs; it is not geotrackhome office. The file can be up to five ing,” Starr said. “It is simply location minutes long, Tudhope said. data. Where were you when [an The dispatcher can respond with a event] happened?” text message that the driver can read www.sprint.com

ichelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) has introduced a smartphone application for BlackBerry devices that provides the location of the nearest Michelin truck tire or service provider, as well as basic information about that location. The company is working on similar apps for Android and iPhones.

BlackBerry users can call Michelin ONCall emergency road service directly using the app or search for a provider by category, including emergency road service, travel plazas, onsite tire service, or MRT retread providers.

Service providers are identified based on the user’s current GPS location or by an entered location. The app also gives users the ability to call the service provider or save the provider’s information to their device’s contact list.

In addition to the new road service application, Michelin says it has upgraded its direct telephone ERS at 1-800-TIRE-911. “We now have direct contact with service technicians in order to ensure timely service of customers who need us—many times in the middle of the night,” said Clive Guest, emergency roadside service manager, MATT. www.michelintruck.com

New joint assembly offers 40% improvement

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he Spicer Life Series Model 250 universal joint assembly (SPL250) from Dana Holding Corp. has been updated to offer a 40% improvement in dynamic bearing capacity, resulting in a driveline with 70% more power density, the company said.

Packed in the same space, the updated SPL-250 includes larger needle bearings for increased ca-

The Spicer Model 250 comes with a 3-yr./350,000mi. lubrication interval. pacity, a special Viton synthetic seal for improved grease retention and serviceability, and a thermoplastic

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seal guard to exclude contaminants.

Bearing life is improved through a new premium synthetic lubricant. It includes a 3-yr./350,000-mi. lubrication interval.

The assembly is also offered with the Spicer Quick Disconnect feature, making it easier to service the powertrain, Dana said. www.spicerparts.com

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eterson Manufacturing Co. will be selling ECK products to help prevent corrosion to its safety lighting line.

ECK (Electrolysis Corrosion Kontrol) was developed by Van Nay in 1998. Its formulation is said to block corrosion of all dissimilar metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, cold-rolled steel and black oxide.

It is safe to use with both rubber and plastic, will not harm paint, and withstands temperatures up to 1,000 deg. F. “Harsh road conditions, including chemicals, moisture and tempera-

ECK blocks corrosion on dissimilar metals, including stainless steel.

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ture changes, are always an issue no matter the manufacturer,” said Kristen Goodson, director of product management for Peterson. “By offering ECK as a value-added product for the safety lighting needs of our customers, we’re helping ensure that their trucks and trailers keep on rolling instead of sitting idle due to corrosion issues.”

Peterson will sell ECK in tubes of brushable liquid, which applies easily to electrical connections and different metals. The company sells LED, incandescent, and specialty lighting along with accessories. www.pmlights.com

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years ago, there were approximately 1 billion res in stockpiles across the United States. Besides ious health hazards that are associated with stagater (a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes), the risk of disease and tire fires led the government and industry to aggressively reduce the number of tires in stockpiles by finding alternative uses for them. As a result, the total was to just over Fleets should look reduced 100 million tires by year 2007 even for ways to recycle the though 300 million tires were rubber products scrap generated in that particular year.

As it stands today, there are a number of products made from recycled tires, one of which is rubber chips used for mulch. The benefits of using rubber chips as mulch range from the longevity of the mulch (which is often more than 10 years) and the fact that water is not retained (it goes straight to the soil). While crumb rubber used on athletic fields has received unwarranted negative attention over the past few years by the media, studies conducted by the tire industry and the government have revealed that there are no health risks associated with this particular use of recycled rubber.

Scrap tires can also be turned into rubber asphalt, which is another useful product. Unlike standard paving materials, rubber asphalt has been shown to expand and contract without the cracking that comes with normal freeze and thaw cycles. It’s also been shown to reduce road noise and water spray as a result of the porosity of the material. Unfortunately, rubber asphalt requires special equipment and extra attention to detail. And since the first generation of this product did not perform at

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the same level as standard asphalt, many government highway officials are still reluctant to give it a try.

But the most popular use of scrap tires is tire derived fuel, or TDF. TDF is widely used by cement kilns as an alternative to coal and other energy sources because it is more economical and efficient. Millions of tires are kept out of landfills and tire stockpiles because they can be cut up into pieces and used as TDF without any processing. It’s basically a win-win situation for everybody involved, except the EPA, which is trying to reclassify scrap tires in order to require companies that use TDF to utilize scrubbers and other technology that reduce emissions. If the EPA is successful, industry experts predict TDF will cease to be an economical fuel alternative, leaving millions of scrap tires without a home.

Fleets are already saddled with scrap tire disposal and recycling fees because tire dealers and retreaders are forced to pay licensed haulers to dispose of them.

And there is still no guarantee that the licensed hauler won’t dump the tires illegally and leave the dealer (and possibly the fleet) in the middle of a Superfund cleanup. While recordkeeping should offer some level of protection, it can have the opposite effect when the government starts looking for responsible parties to pay for the cleanup. Trucks cannot move without tires and when the casing is ultimately removed from service, it has to go somewhere.

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That quest is made easier by today’s modern filters. Cellulose is one technology being used. The most common natural material employed in oil filters, it is inexpensive (and it absorbs water too), but with high restriction can’t provide long-term filtration. Synthetic media, on the other hand, is made from glass fibers or various polymers, or a combination thereof.

The Cummins Filtration StrataPore oil filter uses polymers as a base, layering the special material so that each section screens out progressively smaller particles. This process increases the overall filtration efficiency. It also increases capacity as well.

“More and more people are looking toward longer oil change intervals,” said Brian Tucker, engine oil filtration product manager at Donaldson. “They’re looking to do more with less, as well as going green and being environmentally friendly. With that extended oil change interval ... the oil has to be able to maintain its lubrication properties, and the filter must match up with that oil life.”

Donaldson offers its Endurance filters, which can carry double the contaminants of standard filters and are designed to last as long as synthetic or other premium extended drain oils. Its Endurance Plus filters offer a one-step process to extend all API-approved oils, including standard mineral grade oils.

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Fram Heavy Duty offers three types of filters for fleet environments. The Fram WearGuard oil filter meets specified OEM recommendations for regular oil change intervals. Built from cellulose media, the filter has super-sturdy spiral center tubes to keep media from collapsing during use. The WearGuard HD has highly efficient media, reducing 98% of particles at 20 microns, the company says. The durable filter meets extended oil drain intervals, helping lower costs.

The WearGuard TRT combines the best features of previous filters with embedded additives designed to neutralize oil acidity, limit oil oxidation, and maintain or increase oil change intervals.

Its formula helps EGR engines meet or beat Environmental Protection Agency emissions standards for lower soot and NOx levels.

Luber-finer says its new field-tested Zgard 9750 heavy-duty spin-on bypass filter holds soot below 3% for 300 hrs.

With its double stacked design and a blend of cellulose and synthetic media, the filter is said to pull out particles smaller than 1 micron.

Wix Filters claims that its filters capture 45% more dirt than competitive brands in SAE testing. The company says that its silicone anti-drainback valve keeps oil in the filter so the engine doesn’t start dry. Because the silicone stays flexible, it doesn’t harden and leak.

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Too much insurance adds more costs, making you less competitive; not enough insurance and one incident can have devastating financial consequences.

In this month’s article, we’ll discuss inland marine coverage, such as cargo insurance, and other optional coverages designed specifically for trucking companies. ◗ Cargo insurance: This policy guards against loss from legal liability for damage to goods or merchandise in your trucking company’s care, custody and control in the course of transit. This policy is normally triggered by a bill of lading. It is important to look at policy provisions with regard to coverage for storage in transit. Many policies limit coverage for storage in transit to 72 hrs., or do not provide cover-

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age if the goods or merchandise are being cross-docked and not on the covered vehicle. If your policy has such limitations, you may need to purchase Warehouseman’s Legal Liability coverage.

Cargo insurance is required under the Motor Carrier Act of 1935.

The policy covers the motor carrier if it is legally liable for the damage, destruction, or other loss of the customer’s property being shipped. This includes lost packages, broken contents, and stolen articles. Two types of policies are available: 1. “Scheduled-based” lists specific trucks to be covered in which the property may be damaged or destroyed.

2. “Reporting-based” covers all of the insured’s trucks, with no trucks listed specifically. This coverage is included on the reporting policy, which in essence covers all operations of a motor carrier. The report-

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business of trucking ing basis can be mileage, gross re- written trailer interchange agree- purchasing property-of-others covceipts or power units. ment. Trailer interchange is not erage. This would protect you, for It’s important to remember there designed to cover borrowed or example, when you are working on is no standard wording for cargo in- short-term leased trailers that are someone else’s loaded trailer and surance policies. Therefore, it is criti- not under a written agreement. damage is caused to the cargo. cal to read, know and understand the For example, trailer interchange is ◗ Employment practices liability exclusions, definitions and terms of commonly used in the intermodal policy: This type of policy offers incoverage before you buy, not after industry for chassis and containers surance protection against claims you’ve had a claim. that are under a written interchange and lawsuits brought by employees Optional cargo coverage includes agreement. or third parties for things such as debris removal, unattended truck ◗ Bailee coverage: This is much wrongful termination, age discrimcoverage, earned freight, tarp war- broader than trailer interchange ination or sexual harassment. The ranty and refrigeration breakdown. coverage. Bailee coverage is designed cost to defend these claims, even if Also, employee dishonthey are baseless, can It’s important to remember there is no run in the tens of thouesty exposure is typically excluded by most of dollars. standard wording for cargo insurance sands cargo insurance coverAs there are no stanpolicies. Therefore, it is critical to read, dard forms for this type age forms. Coverage can sometimes be added know and understand the exclusions, of coverage, it’s imporback for this exposure, tant to understand the or it can be purchased definitions and terms of coverage before terms and conditions under a separate emyou buy, not after you’ve had a claim. of the policy being conployee dishonesty polisidered to make certain cy. If you have independent owner- to cover non-owned or borrowed it meets your firm’s individual coveroperators operating under your au- equipment, including both tractors age needs. thority, you’ll want to make certain and trailers. The advantage to bailee ◗ Pollution liability policy: Many that the definition of who is insured coverage, also known as non-owned truckers have above or belowincludes these drivers. physical damage, is that there does ground fuel tanks, or waste oil stor◗ Inland marine floater: Typically, not have to be a written agreement age tanks situated at their shops. this insurance may cover items such in place for coverage to exist.

Commercial general liability polias tools, forklifts, driver’s personal ◗ Garage keepers policy: If you run cies exclude coverage for pollution effects, generators, and satellite a shop where you provide services to liability resulting from leaking or dishes on premises or mounted on your lease operators, or service and ruptured tanks. tractors. This can be good coverage repair the vehicles of other trucking Specialty policies have been deto have, as it can cover just about companies or those of other people, veloped to cover this exposure and any item used in the course of do- you may be held legally liable for a can be purchased separately by the ing business, or items belonging to loss to a non-owned vehicle. This motor carrier. company drivers that aren’t covered policy provides physical damage It is important to remember that by your other policies. coverage for trucks, tractors, trailers all insurance policies should be reIncluded are CB radios, satellite or other non-owned vehicles that viewed annually or when equipment radios, cell phones, laptop comput- are in your possession for towing, or circumstances change. ers, tools, and TVs—items which servicing, repair or storage.

Next month, we’ll cover worker’s would normally be in the truck In some cases, the coverage may compensation and occupational hazduring the course of driving duties. compensate the vehicle owner even ard insurance.. AT Covering these items could be a if you are not responsible for the loss driver retention benefit. (such as loss caused by a tornado).

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Picking the right engine oil

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t’s the desire of oil companies to provide lowerviscosity multi-grade products alongside their conventional 15W-40 oil—which probably still accounts for something close to 90% of the market per one oil supplier’s estimate—that is driving the arrival of more synthetic blend and full synthetic motor oils for use by any type of truck fleet operating anywhere.

The main reason for this is not to ease cold start-ups, but to boost fuel economy and provide a more stable lubricant, able to resist chemical breakdown to protect for longer periods between drains in both today’s costly new engines as well as all heavy-duty diesels now on the road.

Ultimately, whether a trucker will regard a given full or semi-synthetic low-vis—or a mineral-oil based one for that matter—as the right choice will largely rest on how well his oil supplier details the features of their lubricant offerings and the specific advantages each may deliver in actual use.

Forrest Lucas, president of Lucas Oil, argues against getting too excited about the synthetic component of premium motor oil. “A synthetic or a mineral base stock is just a carrier for the additive package,” he contends.

“Synthetic [in the base stock] is better for stability; the oil will pour better in cold weather and [will perform] better in hot” operating conditions.

“But synthetics are not a cure-all because the base stock is not as important as the additive package,” he continues. “We formulated a 5W40 [synthetic] ourselves and tested it in our own trucks last winter and switched back [to 15W-40]” because he was not impressed with the results.

“I do constant R&D here myself,” Lucas adds, “and I am always testing formulations” with synthetics and without.

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Offering a distinctly more positive view of synthetics is Mark Betner, product manager-heavy-duty lubricants for Citgo. He maintains that growth in the product category of motor oils formulated with semiand full-synthetic base stocks is being driven by “greater acceptance of low-vis oils by both fleets and engine makers because the quality of these oil products can contribute measurably to fuel economy and offer other benefits as well.”

LOW-VIS BENEFITS “Awareness by fleets of low-vis oils is growing,” he continues, “especially thanks to the greater exposure 10W30 formulations of various brands have been getting in the past year.

Whether as a mineral oil or as a synthetic blend product, 10W-30 is being positioned for the fuel economy benefit it delivers. That’s due to its lower viscosity reducing the energy consumption of the engine. ” Betner notes that Citgo offers 10W-30 formulations that use either a mineral oil base stock or a partially synthetic one. “These products might resonate with a fleet buyer because of the fuel-saving potential and because they may be available in the same price range as 15W-40 products.”

As for 5W-40 motor oil, Betner says using a fully synthetic base stock makes the most sense from a chemical perspective. “Both a 10W-30 and a 5W-40 will offer a fuel-economy

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advantage over a 15W-40 of anywhere from half a percent to three percent,” he points out. “But there is an issue with using 10W-30 for some fleets because one engine maker [Detroit Diesel] does not yet list this low-vis multi-grade as meeting their requirements.”

According to Betner, since both a 10W-30 and a 5W-40 can boost mpg in the same percentage range, what tips the scale performance-wise for the lower-vis product is that it will protect engines across a wider operating temperature band—from -22°F to 122°F. “That feature decreases maintenance costs and lengthens equipment life,” he continues. “One engine manufacturer rates the lowest operating temperature for 15W-40 at 15°F. So going from there down to -22°F with the 5W-40 equals a 37-deg. difference. And since the 5W-40 oil will flow at much lower temperatures, it provides the cold-start capability, which also reduces stress on starters and batteries, as there is less amperage draw during start-up. That is the distinct advantage provided by a fully synthetic 5W-40 product—along with the potential for longer drain intervals. And while one engine maker does not yet accept use of a 10W-30, they all say yes to using 5W-40 oil.”

FUEL-ECONOMY GAINS Jim Gambill, direct marketing specialist for Chevron Lubricants, points out that the company’s new Delo 400 LE 10W-30 oil has demonstrated a 1% fuel economy improvement over 15W-40 oils and—very remarkably— a 0.5% fuel economy improvement over 5W-40 grade synthetic lubricants.

“The use of this 10W-30 also does not come at the expense of engine durability,” he says. “Chevron conducted extensive lab and field durability tests that prove the product provides

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wear levels and oil drains fleets have come to expect from leading 15W-40 motor oils.”

Concurring somewhat with Forrest Lucas’s view that synthetics are not the be-all and end-all of oil technology, Gambill says “more semisynthetics are coming on the market and synthetics have their place, especially for cold starting and running trucks in high ambient temperatures.

But what’s really the story is the trend to low-vis oils,” not necessarily how they are formulated. Our focus is on the performance attributes of our products, not detailing the base oil stocks in them.”

That view is borne out by how Chevron describes what it calls its proprietary ISOSYN technology, which was applied to formulating the new 10W-30. “ISOSYN combines highly refined base oils with advanced additives to create products that rival synthetic lubricants in critical performance tests while maintaining costs similar to mineralbased oils,” explains Gambill. “This technology makes synthetics and synthetic blends unnecessary from both cost and performance standpoints in all but the most extreme operating conditions.”

Long term, Gambill is convinced low-vis multi-grades will be “the way to go” for trucking. “But we have one engine maker—Detroit Diesel— that wants to see more data from us before recommending 10W-30 for their North American engines. In the meantime, that complicates the oil-buying decision for fleets [with newer engines]. As it is, 15W-40 still rules but fleets dealing with different types of engines and aging power units are showing strong interest in all types of premium motor oils.”

Shell has a portfolio of mineral, semi-synthetic and full synthetic oils,” says Dan Arcy, OEM technical manager. “We are receiving a lot

Oil choices today have become complex, necessitating more communication between the trucker, their local oil supplier, or dealer. more queries on semi and full synthetic low-vis products, mainly due to their fuel-saving benefit.” Shell’s Rotella product lineup now includes the full synthetic T-6 5W-40 that he says will reduce fuel consumption by 1.5% over Shell’s own 15W-40. There are two other low-vis products, both considered semi-synthetics, the T-5 10W-30 and 10W-40. Arcy says the 10W-30 will cut fuel use by 1.6% and the 10W-40 by 0.7%.

MANY FACTORS TO CONSIDER He hastens to add that fuel economy depends on so many factors, including the duty cycle a truck is running and its driver. “Real-world” results may vary and, to begin with, be difficult to measure by a fleet.

That’s why Arcy emphasizes the role the oil supplier should play. “We gather all the operating information a fleet has before making a lubricant recommendation.

“For fleets that can use it,” Arcy continues, “10W-30 provides a fueleconomy benefit and better coldstarting performance. But for very cold conditions, we’d recommend

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5W-40—especially where engines had been idling all night to make it easier to start them.” As for 10W30 vs. 10W-40, he’d “recommend the 10W-30 for its positive impact on fuel economy, but if the engine maker does not allow it, I’d suggest the fleet go with 10W-40.”

ExxonMobil offers an intriguing mix of multi-grade products, including mineral oil, semi-synthetic and full synthetic formulations. “We have our Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 mineral product but also Mobil Delvac Elite synthetic-blend 15W-40, as well as our Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 10W-30 mineral oil product and our 5W-40 full synthetic, Mobil Delvac 1 ESP,” points out Maria Burcham, product technical adviser-commercial vehicle lubricants for ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties.

The synthetic content of Mobil Delvac Elite 15W-40, Burcham explains, “enables extending drain performance beyond that of a mineralbased oil. I have no hard numbers, but we can say with assurance there are efficiencies [for engine operation]

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provided by its synthetic blend.”

She says the company’s mineraloil 10W-30 provides lower viscosity at typical engine operating temperatures while its 5W-40 Mobil Delvac 1, a full-synthetic formulation, “provides better cold-startability and drains that extend beyond what a conventional mineral oil product can. The high viscosity index of this oil gives it optimal viscosity characteristics over a wider band of operating temperatures. And the higher oxidation stability the synthetic provides results in the oil having greater resistance to [chemical] breakdown, which speaks to its extended-drain capability.”

MONITORING PROGRAM Burcham says ExxonMobil “recommends customers use our oilmonitoring program, which tracks lubricant performance in actual service, so fleets can ‘customize’ their oil selection to their equipment and duty cycles. We also encourage fleets to follow the lube specs of their engine suppliers.”

However, she states that there are “no issues with any fleet changing over to a 5W-40 oil [to increase fuel efficiency]. “Compared to running a 15W-40 mineral oil, we have seen fleets gain up to 3% in miles per gallon by operating with Mobil Delvac 1 full synthetic and our synthetic drivetrain fluids as well. Using both those synthetic lubes,” Burcham adds, “is the best way to realize the greatest potential of synthetics.”

Petro Canada offers a “wide variety of viscosity grades from 15W-40 to 0W-40 to cover all operating temperature ranges,” points out Allen Murray, category performance manager for automotive, commercial & industrial lubricants. “We have both a conventional and a synthetic blend 15W-40, a conventional 10W-30, and full synthetics...down to 0W-40.

Forrest Lucas, president of Lucas Oil, argues a “synthetic or a mineral base stock is just a carrier for the additive package.”

“Many fleets [have the perception] if they move to a lower-vis oil, they’d want it to be a synthetic,” he continues. “But our conventional 10W-30 offers the protection of our 15W-40 but is aimed at fleets seeking better fuel economy. Our lab tests indicate it can provide up to a 3% fuel-economy gain over a 15W-40. On the other hand, by stepping up to a synthetic blend 15W-40 from a conventional product, a fleet can consider longer drain intervals, as long as they conduct oil analysis.”

According to Murray, the company’s full-synthetic 10W-40 is “very differentiated in its performance in all aspects. It has outstanding durability against wear and works at a wider temperature range than a 15W-40 for better cold-start capability. And it provides more of an opportunity to extend drains than a 15W-40.”

Murray says there is a very good reason for all the slicing and dicing of multi-grades going on in the marketplace now. “From talking to fleets, what I hear is they want the oil to protect the engine first and then provide any fuel-economy bonus. On top of that, fleets know it is hard to prove an mpg benefit when moving from one [oil] product to another.”

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SEPARATE ROLES TO PLAY Peter Thomson, director of C&I Marketing for Valvoline International, contends that having both semi- and full-synthetic products on the market does confuse customers but each type of multi-grade has its role to play. “There are very good 15W-40 products that can provide extended drains. And both a 1W40 and a 5W-40 will provide good cold-weather startability. But fuel economy is the key reason for fleets moving to 5W-40 products.”

He says that with buyer interest in mind, the company offers the Valvoline MPG Guarantee that will “promise that fleets running our fullsynthetic Premium Blue Xtreme 5W40 along with our synthetic gear fluid will gain a minimum of a 1.6% improvement over operating with 15W40 oil. If the fleet adds our electronic driver-monitoring system, we will guarantee up to a 4% improvement.”

Keep in mind that some oil suppliers insist that synthetics are not necessarily needed to produce a performance-oriented low-vis oil. And most would agree that their claims— and those of their competitors— about product performance should be viewed as the result of the total formulation of a given motor oil. AT

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g extra-large, extraeverything on a truck is down to the tires. Johnny McTyre (pronounced Mc-Teer), vice president of McTyre Trucking, knows this perhaps better than anyone, having grown up in the familyowned heavy-haul business. Orlando, FL-based McTyre, established as a flatbed hauler of concrete blocks in 1947 by Johnny’s great-grandfather, Hilton McTyre, eventually expanded into construction equipment hauling for local contractors.

“Transporting oversized, overweight commodities for manufacturers, freight forwarders and utility companies became our niche,” notes McTyre. “Today, we move everything from generators, transformers and turbines to wind towers. We also do a lot of Dept. of Transportation work, including the transport of bridge pilings and girders.”

While McTyre Trucking covers the continental U.S., McTyre says the majority of business comes from the Southeast. Early in November, for example, the company completed a job that was two months in the planning and involved moving a 490,000lb. transformer.

“The transformer was delivered via heavy-lift ship to the Port of Palm Beach [Florida] where it was off-loaded directly onto one of our heavy rigs specifically configured for the job,” explains McTyre. “Because of its large size and heavy weight, the move was made over a 16-hr. period during the nighttime hours to avoid traffic congestion. The rig was accompanied by Florida highway patrol, utility crews and local sheriffs’ departments for each county it traveled through on its 100-mi. journey to the St. Lucie nuclear power plant in Fort Pierce [Florida].”

TRULY OVERSIZED The overall dimensions of this haul rig—including the truck and trailer, cargo, and two prime movers (one to pull the truck, one to push it from behind)—were 290 ft long, 20 ft. wide, and 16 ft., 10 in. tall. The total gross weight was 912,000 lbs.

Because of the extreme nature of the company’s hauls, having good tires is imperative to the operation.

According to McTyre, the company has been purchasing Goodyear tires (including tire models G269, G399, G372, G316, and G169) for

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its tractor and trailer fleet for 10 years now. “[Our tire supplier] Action Gator introduced us to Goodyear’s FleetHQ program to help us control tire costs,” McTyre says. “The program gives us a central location to call for tire service and locked-in pricing on tires/ repairs across the country. With FleetHQ, we’re better able to budget tire costs and actually stay within that budget.”

McTyre says a certain number of tire failures out on the road are inevitable with the amount of stress put on heavy-haul equipment and the subsequent hotter running tire temps. Maintaining tire pressures through daily visual inspections, he notes, goes a long way in minimizing on-road failures.

The McTyre fleet currently includes 40 tractors made up of a mix of International 8600, Peterbilt 367 and Kenworth C500 models. The very diverse 140-trailer fleet encompasses everything from flatbeds, step-decks, and single- and doubledrops to extendable versions of all those models and multi-axle lowboys, as well as Schnabel trailers for hauling wind towers.

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2007 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, 70” Condo Slpr., Fuller 10-spd., Air Ride, 238” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, Jake, 746,635 Miles, Stk. #441726.

2006 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 169” W.B., Jake, 674,587 Miles, Stk. #465725.

2000 Utility VS2DC, 53’x102”x162” Alum. Van, Swing Door, Leaf Spring Susp., Stk. #916739.

2005 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14’04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 70” Condo Slpr., 3.58 Ratio, 226” W.B., Jake, 669,814 Miles, Stk. #429777.

2006 International 4300, International DT466 ‘04 225/2600 225 hp, Swing Rear Door, Air Ride, 33,000# GVW, 231,000 Miles, Stk. #436675.

2004 Freightliner CL120, CAT C12 ‘02 380/2100 380 hp, Fuller FRO-14210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 169” W.B., Jake, 487,627 Miles, Stk. #966817.

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2004 Freightliner CL120, CAT C15 ‘02 435/2100 435 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 70” Condo Slpr., 226” W.B., 3.73 Ratio, Jake, 657,837 Miles, Stk. #967488.

1999 Great Dane 7211TZ-1, 48’x102”x162” Insulation Van, ThermoKing SB-III 30 SR+, Swing Door, Leaf Springs Susp., Stk. #392350.

2004 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/2100 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 70” Condo Slpr., 3.58 Ratio, 226” W.B., Jake, 649,224 Miles, Stk. #402698.

2004 Freightliner CL120, CAT C13 ‘04 410/2100 410 hp, Fuller FRO-14210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.91 Ratio, 169” W.B., 505,199 Miles, Stk. #974205.

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2006 Ford E350, 15’ FRP Van, Ford 6.0L ‘02 325/3300 325 hp, Ford E40D 4-spd., Auto., 11,500# GVW, Roll Rear Door, 176” W.B., A/C, 153,671 Miles, Stk. #470691.

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2004 International 9200, CAT C12 ‘02 355/410 2100 355 hp, Fuller FRO-14210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.91 Ratio, 152” W.B., Jake, 438,633 Miles, Stk. #973410.

2001 Utility VS2R, 48’x102”x162” Insulation Van, Carr Genesis, Roll Rear Door, Air Ride, Stk. #384986.

2005 International 4300, International DT466 ‘02 250/2300 250 hp, Fuller FS-6406N 6-spd., 33,000# GVW, 193” W.B., A/C, 231,712 Miles, Stk. #404365.

2006 Freightliner M2 106, 26’x97” Aluminum Van, CAT C704A 210/2200 210 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd., Roll Rear Door, 270” W.B., A/C, 318,895 Miles, Stk. #438387.

2006 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 70” Condo Slpr., 3.58 Ratio, 226” W.B., Jake, 708,969 Miles, Stk. #458599.

2006 International 4400, 20’x97” Insulation Van, International DT466 HT’04 245/2400 245 hp, Fuller FS-6406N 6-spd., 33,000# GVW, Swing Rear Door, ThermoKing TS-20050- SR, 217” W.B., A/C, 176,228 Miles, Stk. #430368.

2006 Ford E350, Ford 6.0L ‘02 325/3300 325 hp, Ford E40D 4-spd. Auto., Roll Rear Door, 11,500# GVW, 176” W.B., A/C, 121,742 Miles, Stk. #467716.

2004 Freightliner M2 106, CAT C704A 210/2200 210 hp, Allison 2000P 5-spd. Auto., 26,000# GVW, Roll Rear Door, 270” W.B., A/C, 195,399 Miles, Stk. #403627.

2002 Freightliner FL70, CAT 3126B CFE 210/2200 210 hp, Fuller FS6406A 6-spd., 32,000# GVW, 172” W.B., A/C, 190,741 Miles, Stk. #948658.

2005 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.73 Ratio, 169” W.B., Jake, 697,329 Miles, Stk. #416244.

2005 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride, 58” Flat Slpr., 215” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, Jake, 658,126 Miles, Stk. #416577.

2006 Freightliner CL120, Detroit 14L ‘04 455/1800 455 hp, Fuller FRO-15210C 10-spd., 70” Condo Slpr., Air Ride, 226” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, Jake, 761,404 Miles, Stk. #466437.

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2006 4900SA Western Star, C13 CAT 430 or 470 hp, 10-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, Air Ride, 48” Slpr., 2 To Choose From, 286K & 297K Mileage....... ........................................................ $42,500 ea.

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2007 Rhodes 16’x96” Tandem Jeep, Center Point Susp., 40,000# GVW, 255/75R 22.5 w/Steel Wheels, New, Never Used ......$23,500

1999 Mack RD600, Mack 350 hp, 8LL Trans., Mack Rears, Camelback Susp., 16’ Steel Body, (3) Steerable Lift Axles ......................... $30,950

2001 W900L Kenworth, 550 CAT, 13-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, 24.5 All Alum. Wheels, Loaded w/Extras ............................................... $27,500

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2011 Rhodes 34’ Frame Tri-Axle Alum. Dump, 60” Sides, Alum. Frame, 24.5 Alum. Wheels, Bed Liner, Air Ride ..........................................$POR

2006 Alfab Demo. Trailer, 28’, 60” Sides, Center Point Susp., AR450 Metal, 22.5 Steel Wheels, No Tarp .................................................$28,500

1999 International 9400, N14 460 Cummins, 13-spd., 12K FA, 40K RA, 60” Mid Roof Slpr., 24.5 All Alum. Wheels, 232” W.B., Very Clean Truck .....................................................$10,500

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2006 MAC (Mac’Simizer) 34’ Dump Trailer, 60” Sides, Alum. Frame, 22.5 All Alum. Wheels, Coal Door, Side Roll Tarp, Liner, Excellent Condition ..............................................$33,500

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2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit DD13 450 hp, FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 196” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NHAX9978 ........CALL

2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit DD13 450 hp, FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 196” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NHAX4468 ........CALL

2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit DD13 450 hp, FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 196” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NHAX9979 ........CALL

2011 Freightliner M2-106, Cummins ISB 280 hp, 3500 RDS, Air Brakes, 254” W.B., 6.14 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NMAX4482...................... CALL

2010 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit Series 60 14.0L 455 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 175” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NHAT1426 ........ CALL

2006 International 9200i, Cummins ISX 425 hp, Jake, Ultrashift, Air Ride Susp., 167” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23034...................... CALL

2005 Peterbilt 379 EXT, CAT C15 475 hp, 63” Unibilt Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 265” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22954...................... CALL

2007 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit Series 60 490 hp, 70” Mid Roof XT Slpr., FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 238” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23136...................... CALL

2007 Freightliner Columbia 120, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 70” Midroof XT Slpr., FRO-16210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 230” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22865 ......... CALL

2007 Western Star 4900 FA, DDC Series 60 S60 475/515 hp, 13-spd., 72” Stratosphere, All Alum. Wheels, 255” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #X23002 ............................CALL

2006 Freightliner Columbia, MBE 4000 450 hp, 58” Midroof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Susp., 218” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23019 ...... ................................................. CALL

2005 Western Star 4900EX, Detroit Series 60 14.0L 470 hp, 48” Star Light Low Roof Slpr., RTLO-16913A 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 230” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23163 .........CALL

1999 Peterbilt 379EXHD, Cummins N14 525 hp, 63” Mid Roof Slpr., 18-spd., Air Ride Susp., Alum.

Wheels, 260” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #X23146 .....................CALL

2006 Freightliner Classic, MBE 4000 450 hp, 70” Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 250” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22507...................... CALL

2006 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, RTLO16913A, 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., Alum. Wheels, 220” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23171 ....... CALL

2007 Freightliner FLD120SD, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 70” Mid Roof Extra Tall Slpr., 18-spd., Air Ride Susp., 240” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22430...................... CALL

2005 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 453 hp, 72” Hi Rise Slpr., FR-15210B 10-spd., Air Susp., 228” W.B., 2.64 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23075...................... CALL

2003 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 464 hp, 72” Hi Rise Slpr., FRO15210C 10-spd., 230” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22322 ...... ................................................. CALL

2006 Freightliner Columbia CL112, Mercedes MBE4000 435 hp, 58” Mid Roof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 217” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22906...................... CALL

2004 Western Star 4900FA, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 62” Mid Roof XT Slpr., RTLO-16913A 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 240” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23110 ....... CALL

2000 Mack CH613, Mack E7 355/380 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 24.5 Tires, 225” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22914...................... CALL

2005 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 175” W.B., 3.70 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22821 ....... CALL

2003 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 435 hp, FRO-16210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 22.5LP Tires, 3.55 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22664 ....... CALL

2004 International 9400, Cummins ISX 453 hp, FRO-16210B 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., Alum. Wheels, 185” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22572...................... CALL

2005 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., All Alum. Wheels, 192” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22897...................... CALL

1999 Freightliner FL112, Cummins ISM 370 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., Steel Wheels, 165” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, Stk. #UHW23089...................... CALL

1997 International 9200, Cummins M11 370 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 185” W.B., 3.91 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22407...................... CALL

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2006 International 9200i, Cummins ISX 425 hp, Jake, Ultrashift, Air Ride Susp., 167” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23045...................... CALL

2007 International 9200i, CAT C13 410 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 183” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22675...................... CALL

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2005 Freightliner CL12064ST Columbia 120, 70” Mid Roof Slpr., CAT C-15 435 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.73 Ratio, 226” W.B., 656,349 Miles, Stk. #T10414 .............................. $26,900

2006 Isuzu NPR HD, Isuzu 4HK1-TC 190 hp, Auto., Spring Susp., 16’x96”x85”, Roll Up Doors, All Steel Wheels, 150” W.B., 177,257 Miles, Stk. #M10468 ..... $15,900

2007 International 4300, International DT466 210 hp, Diesel, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 20’x96”, 5.57 Ratio, 217” W.B., 125,860 Miles, Stk. #M10311 ..... $34,900

2009 International Durastar 4300, International MaxxForce DT 255 hp, Auto., Air Ride Susp., 5.29 Ratio, All Alum. Wheels, 260” W.B., 18’ Body, 17,946 Miles, Stk. #M10544 ............................. $67,900

2006 Volvo VNL64T630, 61” Mid Roof Slpr., Cummins ISX 500 hp, 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, 220” W.B., 653,306 Miles, Stk. #T10386 .................... $34,900

1985 Mack MH653, CAT 3406B, 40” Flat Top Slpr., 13-spd., Camelback Susp., 4.64 Ratio, All Steel Wheels, 153” W.B., 674,003 Miles, Stk. #T10439 ......................$11,900

2003 Freightliner FL112, CAT C12 430 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.73 Ratio, 204” W.B., 569,860 Miles, Stk. #T10469 ............ ......................................................$26,900

2005 Interntional 9400i Eagle, Cummins ISX 400 hp, 54” Mid Roof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 2.64 Ratio, 209” W.B., 603,165 Miles, Stk. #T10463 .................... $27,900

2003 Freightliner FLD11264ST, CAT C12 410 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.90 Ratio, 158” W.B., 644,221 Miles, Stk. #T10456 ... .................................................... $22,555

2007 Mack Granite CV713, Mack AMI 370 hp, 10-spd. OD, Camelback Susp., 18’ Alum. Dump, 4.42 Ratio, 239” W.B., 361,578 Miles, Stk. #T10304 ...... $69,500

2007 Mack Granite CT713, Mack AI 400 hp, 8LL Trans. OD Trans., Camelback Susp., 18’ Alum. Dump, 4.64 Ratio, 214” W.B., TriAxle, 18,740# Frt., 46,000# Rear, 128,004 Miles, Stk. #T10152 .................... $79,900

2002 International 4300, International DT466 195 hp, Diesel, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 4.88 Ratio, 205” W.B., Roll Up Doors, 179,951 Miles, Stk. #M10275 ..... $14,900

(17) 2004 Mack Vision CX613, Mack AC 380 hp, 6-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.86 Ratio, All Steel Wheels, 187” W.B., 429,000486,000 Miles, Stk. #T10506-527 ............ .................................................... $25,350

2006 Freightliner CL12064ST-Columbia 120, Mercedes MBE 4000 410 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, 169” W.B., 2 Line Wet Kit, 525,012 Miles, Stk. #T10505 ....... .................................................... $35,900

2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 100, CAT C7 210 hp, 6-spd., Air Ride Susp., 24’x96”x97”, Roll Up Doors, 4.11 Ratio, 254” W.B., 236,217 Miles, Stk. #M10345 ............................. $16,900

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2005 GMC Topkick C6500, Duramax 7.8L, Diesel, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 18’x96”, 4.11 Ratio, 270” W.B., 184,937 Miles, Stk. #M10327 ............................. $16,900

2002 International 4300, International DT466 195 hp, Diesel, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 22’x96”, Roll Up Door, 4.11 Ratio, 236” W.B., 81,330 Miles, Stk. #M10295 ........... .................................................... $18,950

2006 Volvo VHD64B200, Volvo VED12 465 hp, 8LL, T-Ride Susp., 16’ Dump, 4.10 Ratio, 20,000# Frt., 46,000# Rear, 369,755 Miles, Stk. #T10497 .................... $59,900

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2007 Freightliner FLC12064ST, Detroit 14.0L 455 hp, Fuller 13-spd., 70” RR Condo Slpr., Engine Brake, Air Ride Susp., LP22.5 Tires, 229” W.B., A/C, P/S, 593,111 Miles, Stk. #BG5813 ..Call For Price

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2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit Series 60 470 hp, 72” Condo Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.42 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 230” W.B., 220,000240,000 Miles,Stk. #43343, $88,900.

2008 Volvo 630, Volvo D13 485 hp, 61” Mid Roof Slpr., FRO16210C Trans., Air Ride Susp., 3.42 Ratio, 219” W.B., A/C, P/S, Dual Tanks, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, 215,000 Miles, Stk. #43356, $69,900.

2007 Volvo 630, Volvo D12 465 hp, 61” Mid Roof Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 219” W.B., 450,000-700,000 Miles, Stk. #43358A, Starting at $34,900.

2003 Freightliner Classic XL, Detroit 12.7L 500 hp, 70” Condo Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.70 Ratio, 260” W.B., A/C, P/S, 910,984 Miles, Stk. #88392A, $18,900.

2007 Volvo 630, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 13-spd., 61” Mid Roof Slpr., Air Ride Susp., 3.42 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 215” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, 464,344 Miles, Stk. #43336, $48,900.

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1993 Volvo WG42, Cummins L10 310 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., Steel Wheels, 150” W.B., A/C, P/S, 378,185 Miles, Stk. #88476Z, $3,995.

1998 Ford F800, Cummins 5.9 175 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 5.29 Ratio, 171” W.B., 12’ Parkhurst, A/C, P/S, Pintle Hitch, 162,000 Miles, Stk. #88504A, $8,995.

1992 Ford Cargo, Ford 6.6 185 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 229” W.B., 24’, Turbo, A/C, P/S, 91,000 Miles, Stk. #43324A, $5,995.

1998 Ottawa YT30, Cummins 8.3L 210 hp, Allison Auto., 7.17 Ratio, Steel Wheels, 110” W.B., Street Legal, Stk. #42725A, $16,900.

1999 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4, Cummins 5.9, Auto., Spring Susp., Steel Wheels, 8’ Steel Bed, 162” W.B., 4.10 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Cruise, 78,000 Miles, Stk. #40888AA, $14,900.

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2006 Freightliner Classic XL, CAT C15, 70” Mid Roof XT Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, 260” W.B., A/C, P/S, 409,024 Miles, Stk. #88433, $49,900.

2003 International 9900i, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 72” Mid Roof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 244” W.B., A/C, P/S, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, Stk. #88549A, $22,800.

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2006 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 435 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 177” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, 460,000-525,000 Miles, Stk. #43370, CALL!

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2005 GMC Topkick, GM Duramax 250 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 4.88 Ratio, 261” W.B., Delta Waseca 26’x102”, 50/50 Gal. Tank, Lift Gate, 149,000 Miles, Stk. #52360B, $15,900.

1999 Ford F800, Cummins 5.9L 190 hp, Under CDL, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 4.11 Ratio, 180” W.B., 16’ Body, Turbo, A/C, P/S, 68,000 Miles, Stk. #43255A, $10,900.

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2004 Chevrolet C6500, CAT C7 210 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., Steel Wheels, 188” W.B., 15’ Johnson Body, Turbo, A/C, P/S, 174,000 Miles, Stk. #88496, $16,900.

2001 Ford F550 4x4, Powerstroke 7.3L 250 hp, Bucket Truck, Under CDL, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 4.88 Ratio, 141” W.B., Platform Height 37’, 102,000 Miles, Stk. #88495, $24,900.

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Frontier Truck Parts .............................. 48

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Hoffman Transportation ....................... 54

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