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30/COVER STORY 2009 Readers’ Rigs Grand Champion

26/BUSINESS OF TRUCKING At a crossroads

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Controlling cargo theft remains a moving target The latest in parts

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Automated tire inflation taking on greater importance Agricultural haulers face special challenges

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Dealing with theft

Cargo theft. That 900-lb. elephant in the room that we’re all trying hard to studiously ignore just won’t go away. Cargo thieves are getting craftier these days, realizing they can not only make a lot of money re-selling stolen goods, but also face relatively light penalties if caught. At the 2009 National Cargo Theft Summit, an event sponsored in part by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Sheriff Ed Dean of Marion County, FL, put Cargo theft remains the problem of cargo theft in vivid perspective. “If you add up all the a billion-dollar value of the millions of burglaries and armed robberies that occurred problem for trucking in 2008, including bank robberies, the total losses only reach $3.4 billion,” he said. “Cargo theft, by contrast, is a $10 billion to $25 billion annual problem—one with far-reaching consequences for the supply chain and, ultimately, the consumer.” “Some call our battle with cargo thieves a ‘protracted conflict.’ I call it a war,” explained Joe Wehrle, NICB’s president and a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General. “They [cargo thieves] will steal from anyone, anytime, anywhere. We also know that they really don’t care about the impact their actions have on the U.S. economy or the American people.” He stressed cargo theft also provides the seed money for all kinds of nefarious activities, including funding terrorism. “That’s why we need to break down all the barriers to win this battle—Americans deserve our best effort,” said Wehrle. Needless to say, we must keep a wary eye on cargo theft as we head into the new year. AT

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Fifth wheels get retrofit option F

ifth wheels are an often forgot- mechanism is only unlocked when ten piece of equipment, but that the straight-pull handle is disendoesn’t make them any less im- gaged, releasing the lock. portant. In fact, the safe operation of The Ultra NS is designed for fifth wheels is the only thing keep- a 55,000-lb. vertical load with a ing trailers from hurtling down the 150,000-lb. drawbar pull rating and highways after is said to be the separating from only product tractors. to offer infinite For owners of automatic slack older tractors or adjustment for buyers of used a smoother ride trucks, it may be and longer life. time to repair or The Infinite replace your fifth No Slack system wheel. Fontaine uses a swing cam Fifth Wheel will The Ultra HR fi fifth fth wheel is i a retrofi retrofitt op- that replaces be releasing a so- tion for Fontaine and Holland systems. the traditional lution for those jaw and wedge. buyers in 2010. The retrofit Ultra HR, Spring pressure is used to tighten the being offered through the company’s lock around the kingpin; as both the Parts Connection division, is the first lock and kingpin wear, the cam simply retrofit option that can be installed closes the lock a little tighter, keeping on Fontaine or competitive Holland a secure connection. A low-lube lock systems, the company said. for added life reduces the number of The Ultra HR top plate comes times a fleet needs to grease the lock. with a 55,000-lb. vertical load rating For weight-conscious owners, the and 150,000-lb. drawbar pull rating. Ultra LT, with a 50,000-lb. vertical Fontaine said no adapters are needed load and 150,000-lb. drawbar pull and the customer gets the benefits of rating, offers a 100-lb. weight savings a patented lock to prevent high hitch- over that of competitors, Fontaine ing, an automatic secondary safety said. It is the lightest slider system available today, the company said. lock, and visual lock indicator. The fifth wheel is part of the Ultra Severe-duty fleets or fleets that run Line, which is comprised of the Ultra off-road can get additional safety with NS, Ultra LT, Ultra HD and Ultra HR. the Ultra HD, offering a 70,000-lb. All offer the same features, but each is vertical load and 200,000-lb. drawgeared towards a unique application. bar pull rating. For added safety, the All of the new products feature the company sells an electronic lock invisual lock indicator and a secondary dicator that indicates when the fifth locking mechanism that prevents the wheel lock is properly engaged. lock from opening. The secondary www.fifthwheels.com

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Ryder revamps used-truck site

ore options, including improved searching capabilities, have been added to Ryder System’s used-trucks web site to make it easier and quicker to locate the exact truck buyers are looking for, the company said. The site now includes enhanced vehicle manufacturer information, features and specification information, and also allows buyers to search by location, find the latest vehicles added to the site, or locate promotions and special pricing. “Any businesses looking for an affordable transportation solution will find that a highly specified, premium used truck is a very attractive alternative,” said Gregg Nierenberg, group director, asset management & vehicle sales. “Our enhanced used-vehicle web site...enables companies to easily find a quality truck they can rely on at a great price.” According to Ryder, its used trucks are road-ready and include a complete maintenance history, a thorough presale inspection program, a 30-day powertrain warranty, four extended warranty plan options, flexible financing, and the benefits of having had just one owner, all just a click away. www.usedtrucks.ryder.com

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Extend drains with filter

Dome lamp brightens interior

OMS Technologies has released a lightand medium-duty oil filter that it claims can help extend oil drain intervals out to 30,000 mi. for most Class 1-6 vehicles. The microGreen extended performance oil filter is designed as two filters in one that captures particles down to two microns in size. According to the company, it installs just like a traditional filter, but with its extended-life performance can reduce maintenance costs by 65%, cut oil usage by 70%, and reduce fil-

ter changes by 50%. “The automotive market has not seen a material advancement in oil filter technology since the early 1970s,” said CEO Miles Flamenbaum. “By bringing this clean technology to the market, we are confident that we will change the behavior of fleet operators and individuals alike. We are excited to provide an innovative solution which offers tremendous cost savings, while making a significantly positive impact on our environment.” www.microgreenfilter.com

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ow power draw and improved brightness are two key features of the new Phillips Industries’ Permalite XB trailer dome lamp. According to the company, the lamp generates twice the light output of competitive lamps. The Permalite’s 175 deg. light spread illuminates the front of the trailer as well as the back, making reading pallet documents easy in either end of the trailer, Phillips said. The lamp’s universal mounting holes and a 1-in. thin design make it suitable for any trailer application. The lens and housing are made of unbreakable polycarbonate material. www.phillipsind.com

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Blend, synthetic oils join Rotella brand

s part of a reorganized and expanded “portfolio” of heavyduty engine oils, Shell Lubricants introduced an all-new synthetic blend CJ-4 product and a reformulated full synthetic under its Shell Rotella brand name. The oils were unveiled at a recent press conference held at the Richard Childress Racing facilities in Lexington, NC. Both heavyduty oils have been engineered to provide improved fuel economy while retaining wear characteristics equal to Rotella’s mineral oil engine lubricants, according to Dan Arcy, Shell Lubricants’ OEM technical manager. The revamped Rotella line now includes five oils, all featuring Shell’s proprietary “Energized Protection” technology, which uses “adaptive molecules” that respond to the changing demands as oil moves through a heavy-duty diesel engine, said Mark Reed, global brand manager for Shell Rotella. Shell Rotella 1 is a straight-grade oil offered in SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 and 10W-50. Shell Rotella T3 is a CJ-4 oil designed for fleet applications and available in 15W-40 and 10W-30 grades. Shell Rotella T, also a CJ-4 oil, falls in the middle of the lubricant line with the same grades as T3 and a claimed 22% reduction in engine wear. Moving up the line, the new Shell Rotella T5 is a synthetic blend in 10W-30 and 10W-40 grades. Initial testing in medium-duty trucks has shown a 1.6% improvement in

fuel economy for the new blend in 10W-30 grade, and should provide similar fuel economy performance in heavy-duty engines, Arcy told American Trucker.

Intended for extreme conditions, Shell Rotella T6 (5W-40) fully synthetic oil combines excellent lowtemperature performance with improved fuel economy, Arcy said. Reformulated from the company’s previous 5W-40 synthetic heavyduty lube, T6 testing has also shown a 34% improvement in wear protection, he added. Like the Shell Rotella multigrade mineral oils, the two synthetic products are CJ-4 oils designed for compatibility with diesel particulate filters and ultralow sulfur diesel fuel. They are both available now. In conjunction with its reorganization of the Shell Rotella line, the company announced that it will phase out its earlier API CI-4 standard lubricants by the end of the year. It also announced that its Shell Rimula, Pennzoil Long Life and Quaker State HDX products will be renamed and folded into the Shell Rotella product lineup in the first quarter of 2010.

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Arrow opens in Minneapolis

rrow Truck Sales continues its expansion despite the economic downturn, opening a used-truck store in Minneapolis. “Even during the recent economic downturn, Arrow has continued to look at new markets and better ways to serve all our customers across the entire U.S. and Canada,” ” said Carl Heikel, president & CEO. “We know that at some point the economy will turn around. We are positioning Arrow for what tomorrow will bring. We are building for the future by continuing our strong marketing efforts and analyzing and implementing new strategic expansion campaigns.” Chad Fine, promoted from assistant branch manager at Arrow’s Cincinnati location, will manage the new store. www.arrowtruck.com

Brake pad line expands

ederal-Mogul has expanded its line of Abex brake pads to include specially formulated pads for modern air brake systems. The air-disc pads include cast iron backplate technology to ensure a secure bond between pad material and backplate while reducing the risk of corrosion in a lighter-weight design, said Federal-Mogul. The pads also incorporate a molded friction V-groove to dissipate heat and cut excessive stress. The pads, which ship as complete sets with installation hardware kits, are compatible with antilock braking and electronic stability systems. www.federalmogul.com

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New drive tire

eeper tread depth and a cut- and chip-resistant compound for long, even wear and durability are but a few of the features on the new HDR1 drive tire from Continental Tire North America. The tire has 28/32nds tread depth and features long mileage capabilities for regional haul trucks. With Con-

tinental’s stone-ejection technology to reduce retention of stones and penetrations to the tire’s casing, the HDR1 still maintains sufficient passage for water, ice and snow. The HDR1 is an all-position tire available in 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 275/80R22.5 and 285/75R24.5 sizes. w w w. c o n t i n e n taltire.com

DOT attacks distracted driving T

he U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) is ramping up efforts to combat distracted driving by crafting regulations to ban cell phone use and texting services while operating vehicles. Sec. of Transportation Ray LaHood said DOT plans to create three separate rulemakings to address distracted driving across a number of transportation modes. The measures will place permanent restrictions on the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in rail operations; ban text messaging altogether; restrict the use of cell phones by truck and Interstate bus operators; and disqualify school bus drivers convicted of texting while driving from maintaining their commercial driver’s licenses. He added that DOT will work to help pass state and local laws against distracted driving in all types of vehicles by asking states and local governments to increase high-visibility enforcement actions. In 2008, according to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,870 people lost their lives and an estimated 515,000 people were injured in crashes in which at least one form of driver distraction was noted.

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Air-ride suspensions

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idewell has released four new air-ride suspension products. The RAR-260 line will see two new 30,000lb.-capacity suspensions offered in 15to 16-in. mounting heights (weld-on, part number 2600915) and 17- to 18-in. mounting heights (weld-on, part number 2600917). The new suspensions in the RAR-240 trailer air-ride line will accommodate all IMT/Wabco Pan series air disc brakes (Pan 17, Pan 19 or Pan 22) and will accept the Ridewell “banana beam” suspensions, which come in 6- to 7.5-in. mounting height (part number 2400205) and 7.5to 9-in. mounting height (part number 2400206). www.ridewellcorp.com

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Program helps reduce violations A training program designed by J.J. Keller & Assocs. to cut inspection violations is now available complete with DVD, driver handbooks, instructor guide and CD-Rom with two separate PowerPoint presentations. “Driver Vehicle Inspections: The Complete Process” is designed to give drivers the knowledge to perform proper pre-trip, on-the-road and post-trip inspections. Driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) violations are among the most commonly cited in the compliance review process, Keller said. The program includes a separate session on intermodal inspections along with quizzes, clip art, posters and a training log. A 35-min. video demonstrates proper inspections while emphasizing the importance of the DVIR and consequences for missed inspection points. Proper inspections can also help reduce maintenance costs as drivers

Correct vehicle inspection procedures are covered in this program. may identify unsafe conditions before an accident occurs or identify potential mechanical problems that may lead to downtime. Call 800-327-6868 to order the program or go to the company’s web site. Reference code 27225 when ordering. www.jjkeller.com

Aftermarket group joins AAIA

he Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), an association of independent aftermarket truck parts and service providers, has agreed to have the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Assn. (AAIA) provide it with management and governmental lobbying service. The move unifies the independent distributors with AAIA’s Heavy Duty Distribution Assn. (HDDA), which represents aftermarket manufacturers and affiliated distributors of parts and services for heavy-duty and commercial vehicles in North America. CVSN was created in 2006 through a merger of the Council of Fleet Specialists and the National Wheel and Rim Assn. Its members include nearly 80 independent aftermarket distributors operating more than 500 locations across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. AAIA is a Bethesda, MD-based association with approximately 23,000 members and affiliates that manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, services, tools, equipment, materials and supplies. www.cfshq.com

DVR offers forward-, rear-facing safety benefits A

new mini digital video recorder that can record both a forwardfacing road-view camera and a rearfacing cabin-view camera has been released by Safety Vision. It can record video, audio and metadata to a removable CompactFlash card. “The SafeDrive MiniDVR is capable of simultaneously recording post-event snapshots as it transfers motion video from the internal buf-

fer onto the CompactFlash card,” said Mark Sahinen, vp-sales. Video is recorded when a vehicle operator is speeding or driving erratically, when a crash occurs, or when the driver manually presses the event save button. It

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also records GPS map coordinates, G-force data, vehicle speed, event rends and audio. With an internal battery backup, he camera also includes infrared iluminators for low-light recording, a permanent mounting bracket or opional suction cup, optional remote contact switch, and four programmable sensors for metadata capture. www.safetyvision.com

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Leland Brake adds distributor

ower Brake Service of Brooklyn, NY, has joined the Leland Brake and Wheel distribution family, the company has announced. “Power Brake is a premier supplier of commercial brake products and services to the New York metropolitan area for over 60 years,” said Bill Laughlin, director of sales for Leland. “We are extremely pleased as they will represent our brand well in that marketing area.”

Leland is a distributor of foundation and hydraulic brake parts. www.lelandbrake.com

One-stop shop for fuel efficiency

new business touting itself as a “one-stop shop” for trucking fleets looking for fuel-efficiency products has opened its doors. According to Rock Hill, SC-based DieselMisers, the company will distribute and install a wide variety of EPAverified fuel-saving products. Close to 90% of the products on the EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership list are available through DieselMisers, company president & gm Jon Long said. “We’re really looking forward to getting out on the road and helping fleets find ways to save fuel and money,” said Long. “We strongly believe that our business model is perfectly suited for the current regulatory and fuel cost environment, especially given the new CARB regulations requiring aerodynamic models and fuelefficient tires.” The company will offer everything from APUs to battery-powered air conditioners, to trailer skirts and fairings, as well as automatic tire inflation systems and fuel-efficient tires. Long said the company’s team of installation technicians, known as the Mobile Mod Squad, can travel to customer locations to install the devices. A complimentary efficiency analysis is also being offered. A representative will meet with fleet managers to make recommendations on the technologies available to provide the biggest return on investment. www.dieselmisers.com

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Camera slashes service time A new imaging camera and recorder from Snap-on promises to cut service time by allowing technicians to diagnose problems in hard-to-see areas quicker and without disassembly, Snap-on said. According to the company, the BK6000 digital image capturing borescope is useful when inspecting cylinder bores and valves through the spark plug hole, gear wear in differentials and manual transmissions, viewing inside door and body panels, checking under the dash for electrical routing, HVAC actuator operation and radio code verification, or locating fluid leaks when there is no direct line of sight. The tool records and plays back still images and video clips. It is

Customize a hybrid APU

Th SSnap-on BK6000 bborescope can The see inside small engine spaces. equipped with a 3.5-in. viewing screen; quick-change connectors to lengthen the tool as needed or to add specialized purpose imagers; a removable and rechargeable lithiumion battery pack; an integrated stand and hanger for flexible positioning; and zoom control. The BK6000 also has the ability to record comments. www.snapon.com

Dress up your truck with tunnel lights T

he new 274 Series of LED tunnel lights from Peterson Manufacturing are 2-in. round, grommetmounted accessory lights for trucks and trailers. They join the 179 Series oval model, which surface-mounts on 4-in. centers. The 274 version fits standard 2-in. rubber grommets. B oth come with 0.180 bullet connectors that can be removed for hardwired connection to vehicle harnesses, the com-

pany said. Available in amber or red versions, both models feature an operating range of 8-16 volts. The lights are designed for accessory or off -road use only. The company noted they can be used to highlight such truck features as stainless steel air cleaners, headache racks, bumpers, door panels and running boards. www.pmlights.com

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ustomization of the TriPac hybrid auxiliary idle reduction and temperature management APU system is easier with a new controller from Thermo King. More programmability has been added to the controller such as allowing the driver to select operating parameters for the TriPac system after the truck is shut off. The system can now monitor battery and coolant temperature after the tractor on/off cycle as well as cab temperature. Thermo King is also offering rebates of up to $1,000 for qualifying Espar heater purchases through Dec. 31. The following heaters are eligible: Airtronic D4 truck kits (84-847 12V with thermostat and 84-846 12V with mini controller); Airtronic D2 truck kits (84-838 12V with thermostat and 84-837 12V with mini controller); Airtronic D2/Hydronic 5 combo truck kits (84-661 external fuel pump, timer with bracket and mini controller; 84-668 timer with bracket and 12V thermostat); and Hydronic D5 truck kits (80-112 12V with timer and 84-865 12V with external fuel pump). www.thermoking.com

Giti rolls out long-haul tire

iti Tire USA has released a new longhaul tire for commercial vehicles to the marketplace. The company said its GT699+ tire provides long tread life, reliable performance and retreadability. The tire, which has a 28/32nds tread depth, is available in the following sizes: 295/75R22.5 14PR; 11R22.5 14PR and 16PR; 285/75R24.5 14PR; and 11R24.5 14PR and 16PR. www.gititire.com

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Keep trailers warm

Monitor tires from inside the cab

efrigerated products are not the only shipments that must remain at a constant temperature. Some products, like chocolate, must remain at a higher temperature. With anti-idling regulations in place, keeping items warm has become as big a concern as keeping items cold. That’s why Clean Burn has introduced the Transport Heater. The heater maintains a constant temperature, even when the truck’s engine is not idling. The system includes a programmable thermostat with a sleep mode that is positioned behind the cab. Weighing 92.5 lbs., the unit produc-

The Transport Heater keeps trailers warm up to 160 deg. F. es 45,000 Btu/hr. and consumes less than a half gallon of diesel fuel an hour. It has an output temperature range of 100 to 160 deg. F. www.cleanburn.com

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ire pressure monitoring is such an important issue for fleets seeking to improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs through longer tire life that it’s becoming a daily must-check for fleet managers and drivers. A new collaborative agreement between Doran Manufacturing and DriverTech brings real-time monitoring of pressures to the cab and the back office using the Doran 360 tire pressure system, according to Doran. By using DriverTech’s Windows-embedded TruckPC, drivers and managers at fleet headquarters can monitor tire pressures at the same time, in real time.www.doranmfg. com ; www.drivertech.com

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Electric power

avistar showed off a prototype of a lightduty all-electric delivery truck to members of Congress during a special event held on Capitol Hill. The truck was designed and built in part with the help of a $39-million grant from the Dept. of Energy (DOE). Navistar intends to build 400 of the trucks next year at the former Monaco coach factory in Elkhart County, IN. They expect to be producing several thousand such vehicles annually within a few years as the market grows. Shane Terbl anche, vp-strategic marketing for Navistar subsidiary Workhorse Custom Chassis, told American Trucker that the vehicle has been designed inside and out to specifically function in urban areas. Workhorse will directly handle design and production of the truck. “The narrow nose with a windshield providing 180 deg. of visibility meets the maneuverability needs of trucks operating in tight, narrow streets,” he said. “We’ve also designed it to be very ergonomic for the driver. For example, they easily slide in and out of the driver’s seat while entering and exiting the cargo compartment directly from the cab. That will minimize the daily stress

DOE grant money helped Navistar design and build its allelectric truck prototype. and strain of opening and closing heavy rear doors.” The batteries are located between the vehicle’s frame rails for added safety and can be swapped out in 15 min. to be recharged separately from the vehicle. “That allows the fleet to avoid the truck being completely idle during the nominal six- to eight-hour battery recharge period,” he said. With a GVWR of 12,000 lbs., the as-yet-unnamed truck can carry up to 3,600 lbs. of payload, travel 100 mi. on a single battery charge, attain speeds of up to 50 mph, and has a 50deg. wheel cut that gives it a 36-ft. turning radius. “This all-electric truck is a concrete example of advanced technology that can be swiftly brought to market with government incentives, just like diesel-

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hybrid trucks and school buses,” said Greg Elliott, Navistar senior vp. He noted that the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation allowing for a program of research, development, and commercial application of clean vehicle technologies at DOE and said that bill is now headed to the Senate. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) voiced strong support for Navistar’s all-electric truck at the event, in part because building these trucks is creating jobs in his home state. “We expect to create 400 jobs initially from building these trucks, which over time could increase to 700 well-paid permanent jobs,” Bayh said. “That’s a very significant thing with the U.S. economy being as challenged as it is.” —SEAN KILCARR

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eopleNet is beefing up the new version of its popular in-cab communication system with a customized software function called Blu Workflow, designed for creating unique applications to meet specific fleet needs. COO Brian McLaughlin said the BluLink development platform is the foundation on which Blu Workflow applications are built. According to McLaughlin, fleets can use this tool to create their own custom onboard systems with an easyto-use interface supplied by BluLink, or they may choose PeopleNet Tailored Solutions to help design it into the device. www.peoplenetonline.com

DispatchSeries updated

nhanced email and pdf functionality as well as improved load scheduling are among the improvements provided in Version 6 of Prophesy Transportation Solutions’ DispatchSeries. In this updated version, users will be able to quickly convert an on-screen report into a pdf and attach it to an email. The load scheduler allows viewing of load history up to eight days and depicts completed loads. www.mile.com

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MCP200 receives raves I

n-cab video training and WiFi access are two of the most important features of Qualcomm Inc.’s next-generation onboard computer (OBC), according to John Pope, chairman of Cargo Transporters. His fleet was one of four beta testers for the new MCP200. Pope said Cargo Transporters is currently using the earliergeneration MCP100, but will move all of its trucks to the new OBC. Schneider National will install the MCP200 in its entire fleet, as its advanced automated drivers’ log function is the most important feature, said Don Osterberg, vp-safety & driver training. During its beta testing, the

Several prominent companies are switching to the MCP200. fleet also saw “a positive impact on driver productivity and more intelligent dispatching.” Drivers testing the beta units for Transport America found the text-to-speech function most useful, said Keith Klein, exec. vp & COO. The fleet blocks texting when its trucks are moving, so drivers used it to monitor messages, as

well as receive directions with the MCP200’s navigation application. Text-to-speech was also popular with Swift Transportation drivers, said Mike Ruchensky, vp & CIO. In particular, they liked receiving spoken directions when they missed a turn and had to be rerouted to get back on track, he said.

Trailer tracking now cell-based

railer and asset tracking service provider SkyBitz will add landbased cellular options to its current satellite-based service. Under a new agree ment with KORE Telematics, the company will now offer GPS tracking options using both GSM and CDMA cellular data service, reports Homaira Akbari, SkyBitz CEO & president. The company’s current satellite system uses a pro-

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prietary tracking technology called Global Location System and self-powered tracking hardware to provide location services for unpowered trailers, containers and other mobile assets. Diversifying into cellular communications and GPS-based location options will allow the company to expand into a variety of trucking applications that require a higher level of reporting,

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according to Akbari. The new agreement signals “a move to providing solutions that are device agnostic and network infrastructure agnostic,” she told American Trucker. “It’s really about capabilities rather than specific hardware devices. SkyBitz is currently providing tracking services for about 200,000 units, all but 10% of them trailers and containers. www.skybitz.com

Swift Transportation also plans to test a new Qual comm application that automates many driver functions based on real-time location data, Ruchensky said. Circle of Service Workflow automatically presents drivers with prefilled forms and other specific information and instructions when the onboard computer determines a vehicle has arrived at a customer location. Qualcomm says this service can help lower operational costs, reduce errors made by manual entry and improve on-time fulfillment across entire fleets. The application is available for the new MCP200 and MCP100 platform. www.qualcomm.com

Sensors record more data

g , such as the activation/ deactivation of power takeoff equipment, can now be reported to an onboard computer through a sensor expansion module (SEM) hardware device with Networkfleet software. The SEM detects voltage and the information is integrated with GPS location and engine diagnostics. www.networkcar.com

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Software on full display

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host of new offerings and services recently introduced by TMW Systems include new data mining upgrades and updated freight analyst software. A revised version of TMW’s Freight Analyst browser-based software package is being rolled out for use with most major commercial truck programming platforms, either Windows or AS/400IBM i. The company says this product will help fleets better integrate activity-based costing, revenue data, and the impact of timing in areas like service performance and driver hours of service. Additional capabilities for the new cross-platform version of Freight Analyst include freight fl ow analysis to identify ongoing business improvement opportunities in daily operations and in a carrier’s sales activities. Lane and bid pricing guidance are offered in conjunction with TMW’s Market Rate Index to help increase overall profitability. The new data platform, called Data Warehouse, is designed to make it easier for a range of users to perform and improve data “mining” and statistical analysis. Offered as part of TMW’s ResultsNow

TMW Systems displayed several new products at its TransForum User Conference. system, the program separates data intended for business reporting from daily transactional feeds into “structures” designed specifically for fast and responsive query and analysis. This will allow fleets and other freight businesses to get a better feel for what’s happening in the market. The Data Warehouse system is built as a web-based, click-todesign reporting tool so no SQL query writing skills are required. The company is also rolling out its exception alerting system, called “The Dawg,” for the TL2000 enterprise transportation software and TMT Fleet Maintenance-IBM i solutions. It is designed to scan transportation operations and automatically flag exceptions, allowing logistics operators and carriers to

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take immediate corrective action. Also unveiled was the Fuel Supply Chain Transport Management System, which offers eight modules that can be purchased separately or as an integrated system. Web portals for customer and carrier interaction, as well as integrated voice response technology, are part of the application set of scalable solutions. TMW said its Managed Services offering will reduce IT infrastructure investments, ensure scalability and optimize scarce resources. In a related announcement, Intelek Technologies Corp. announced that its DiamondMine EDI translation software for the AS/400 platform is now completely integrated with TMWSuite. www.tmwsystems.com

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ata Corp. will launch next-generation Fleet Performance Management (FPM) applications as well as a new onboard computer to enable the company’s fleet optimization solutions for the for-hire trucking market. The company said the forhire application enhancements will be rolled out over the next year. A trailer tracking and reporting tool is scheduled for release before the end of this year, followed by electronic, graphical driver logs for the for-hire market in early 2010. Xata said it plans to deliver a complete reporting and analytics package later in 2010 as part of its solution. Xata’s new nonproprietary onboard computer, supplied by Digi International, will enable it to provide a compact, ruggedized unit that will deliver the communications and navigation technology currently available on its MobileMax platform. It will also offer a significant boost in processing power and an enhanced array of communications. This new platform, which works with Xata’s existing family of in-cab color displays, will offer electronic driver logs, trailer tracking, configurable dashboards and fleet analytics. www.xata.com

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During the “Shop Talk” segment of the recent Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting, an attendee produced a set of wheel studs that were suspiciously sheared off inside the hub so only the heads remained. Various industry experts inspected the parts, and a number of explanations for the problem were offered. Preall experts Even experts have dictably, deferred to a metwhen the trouble identifying allurgist discussion turned to substandard offcounterfeit parts shore parts because the components in question could not be identified by any markings. The tire and wheel industry is no stranger to the bad publicity wave that comes with a recall and/or safetyrelated issues involving imports. Maintenance professionals who boast they can spot every knockoff component are probably the same ones who can put their hand on the hood of a truck to see if the engine is low on oil. I’ve seen some substandard offshore parts that were exact replicas of originals, right down to the brand name of the OE manufacturer. In some instances, even experts cannot tell the difference without laboratory testing. While the absence of certain markings (some of which are required by law) and slight physical differences might be the first clues that something is amiss, the lower price often has a tendency to overshadow those details. For the past few years, the passenger tire industry has been dealing with a rubber snap-in valve stem recall that involves millions of stems. Unlike a tire or wheel issue where the vehicle’s owner can simply identify the component by the identification number, there is no

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way to determine whether faulty stems were installed. To make matters worse, the stems were supplied by a reputable manufacturer, but manufactured offshore. There are basically two types of overseas manufacturing facilities: company-owned and independently owned. The company-owned plants are more or less the property of the manufacturer so everything is under their control. These plants are capable of producing the same quality as any other facility because the raw materials, technology, training and workforce are all controlled by the manufacturer on a day-to-day basis. Independently owned plants are a whole different story. In the case of the rubber snap-in valve stem recall, the reputable company agreed to purchase valve stems built to their specifications from an independently owned offshore manufacturer and then distribute them domestically. Someone at the plant, though, made a few slight changes to the rubber compound (to lower costs) without authorization—and a recall was eventually needed. This is not a condemnation of overseas manufacturing or companies that utilize independently owned offshore plants for various parts. It is more a cautionary message for fleets to start asking questions regarding the origin and quality of replacement components, especially wheel studs and nuts. While unidentifiable parts in plain white boxes will typically result in lower operating costs in the short term, the long-term consequences could be astronomical. Since identifying the culprits in the case of a major stud recall could be next to impossible, the only alternative may be to replace everything—immediately.

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Agricultural haulers face dilemmas over emissions, weight in bringing product to its destination BY DAVID L. SPARKMAN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Foods. “CARB has taken the voluntary SmartWay program, embraced by some carriers, and made it mandatory for all carriers.” In addition to California, Washington and Oregon have their own rules. “There are 12 or 13 other states scattered throughout the country that are lined up to follow California’s approach when California finally gets everything approved and all the lawsuits settled,” Altrichter continues. How quickly these ideas can spread from one coast to the other was evident in late October when New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker announced support for the Port of New York and New Jersey to adopt emissions requirements similar to those in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. While a number of the California rules only apply to new vehicles, agricultural haulers are finding that retrofitting older trucks offers

Kirk Altrichter of Gordon Trucking believes that the biggest changes within the industry are being driven by CARB regulations. real bottom-line benefits in some cases. It has been estimated that a full retrofit of energy-saving devices potentially could save 20% on a trucker’s fuel bill. “The only option in terms of retrofitting that improves fuel economy is repowering, and the [American Recovery and Reinvestment Act] paid 75% of the cost of a repower for acceptable projects in certain air pollution areas,” Hall

says. “If you were a fleet that used that as a strategy, then you have really figured it out.”

EMBRACING THE TREND One company that has embraced the retrofitting trend is Minneapolis, MN-based C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of the world’s largest third-party logistics providers of transportation and supply chain services and one that is heavily in-

The CARB impact on agricultural haulers

f there is anything more convoluted or fraught with potentially expensive missteps facing a fleet manager today, it’s got to be complying with emissions regulations—both at the state and federal level. One of the big challenges in the emissions arena is dealing with the myriad rules promulgated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that are affecting commercial trucks in various ways—and several are aimed squarely at carriers that work in the agricultural sector. Ken Gillies, truck engineering manager at GE Capital Fleet Services, stresses that CARB’s rules impact truck spec’ing decisions not just for fleets based in the Golden State, but for those hauling goods in and out of there as well. “So the question is really more about the strategies a fleet operation must employ to

meet regulations in effect at acquisition time, as well as applying diligent forethought to ensure the spec meets future regulations,” he says. One market segment in California that will feel a significant squeeze is the agricultural businesses operating cabover-engine (COE) tractors to enable the use of 57-ft. trailers. “The compliance schedule for these trucks will depend on the model year of the truck’s engine. Since there’s little option to replace these COE trucks with new ones because they are no longer available, retrofitting or discontinuing use of the 57-ft. trailer becomes the only option,” Gillies notes. “CARB is offering some financial assistance programs to help offset the costs of these retrofits. Documentation to apply for financial assistance is extensive; however, the

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money available to a fleet that invests in this effort can be a major benefit.” He adds that most fleets use replacement cycles that are shorter than the CARB requirements for retrofitting older diesels, so the impact of this particular regulatory effort will be felt more by private individuals and small fleets that keep their vehicles longer. “One fleet manager recently commented that he runs his tractors [for local and regional delivery] up to 20 years or more. This regulation does in fact ‘force’ him to alter his company’s replacement cycle,” Gillies noted. “He feels the cost burden will make it very difficult to maintain the same levels of service, and the cost of the products his company carries will be negatively impacted.” —SEAN KILCARR

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Agricultural haulers face difficult decisions regarding their trucks, including whether to retrofit engines of older vehicles. volved in the agricultural sector. Last April the company announced a partnership with Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS), a nonprofit organization designed to help truckers reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Based in Coburg, OR, CSS identifies, promotes and finances the use of clean technology to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution from heavy-duty diesel engines. CSS says its mission is to offer truckers information on energy-efficient products, regulatory advice, installation contracting and coordination, along with opportunities for below-market financing. To help support CSS’s effort, C.H. Robinson says it is providing financial support and promoting CSS services to its network of more than 45,000 contract carriers in North America. In addition, Robinson also invites its customers to participate in a program that matches a percentage of C.H. Robinson’s eligible customer donations to CSS. “For many carriers, especially smaller companies, making the necessary investments to retrofit older equipment is often cost-prohibitive,” says Mark Walker, C.H. Robinson senior vp. “Innovative

approaches like the programs developed by CSS enable carriers to reduce their emissions and their fuel expense, and help them be more competitive.” But most agricultural haulers don’t fall into this group, observes Joel Anderson, a CSS board member and president of the International Warehouse Logistics Assn., and the former top executive of the California Trucking Assn. “The real problem is that agricultural transportation tends to include the oldest trucks that run the least number of miles,” he explains. “Because they are very seasonal and they don’t run a lot of miles, by and large, you have to recover your cost of capitalization in a shorter time span.” That’s where CSS comes in, says Anderson. “Its job is to take the grants available from the government, match them up with thirdparty financing, and make capital available to the smaller fleets so they can in fact get into the newgeneration engines.”

A WEIGHTY ISSUE The other big issue facing agricultural truckers is the weight issue. Laws prohibiting trucks greater than 80,000 lbs. on the Interstates

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affect haulers of agricultural and paper products the most. “Can you do away with [trucks on the road]? No,” Hall says. “Think about what would happen with food prices if you can’t get products [transported] in a timely manner.” Because of that, Hall believes trucks will remain a vital part of the food supply chain, but without a weight increase, as proposed in the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009 (H.R. 1799) introduced by Rep. Michael Michaud (D-ME) this past March, getting that food to its destination may prove problematic. Hall says that 80% of the grocery stores in the U.S. receive their products via trucks. The bill would allow states to increase their Interstate vehicle weight limits to 97,000 lbs. for vehicles equipped with a sixth axle. The consequences of the lower weight, Hall says, is that more trucks are forced off the Interstates and onto local roads that do not have the same limits. Once on those streets, more congestion is created leading to more stop-and-go driving. This reduces fuel efficiency, thereby increasing emissions. At the end of the day, there is no easy answer for the operator who relies on the transportation of agricultural products for a living. Do you repower your truck? Do you have to buy new? Do you wait for the government to tell you what to do, or act proactively? There are many possible solutions, perhaps none better than any other. Even if some of the rules don’t apply now, that doesn’t mean they won’t apply later. “The volume of agricultural transportation [in California] may lead to more stringent regulations on them,” Hall says. So the best advice may be to stay informed, and be prepared to take advantage of any opportunities that may arise, such as a grant to retrofit a vehicle. AT

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At a crossroads Future success depends on past lessons learned

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your business in the current economic environment. This is a new economy creating a different set of rules by which we do business. The business field is constantly changing, so rather than doing a single strategic plan for 2010, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary to revisit your plan on a monthly basis to tweak it. Here is an outline you can follow to accomplish your initial 2010 strategic planning session. W Estimate current demand. Know industry sales taking place in your market by identifying your companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales and estimating those of your competitors. There are a number of sites you can use to compile this information (www.bizstats.com; www.commerce.gov/; http://www.bts.gov; http://www.atri-online.org/index. php; http://www.hst.com/freightrateindex/index_files/page0010. htm; http://rateindex.transcore. com/). Remember that your current company demand is equal to the current market demand times your current market share. W Estimate future demand. This requires preparing a forecast and usually includes three stages. First, prepare a macroeconomic forecast of what will happen to overall economic activity in the relevant states or regions in which your service is provided and sold? Second, prepare an industry forecast

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tors, based on the issues influenced by the macroeconomic forecast? Finally, prepare a company forecast of what to expect to your market share and the number of loads your company will haul or services your company will provide.

The most important lesson learned has been our ability to cut costs without cutting quality of service. To create a strategic forecast, you should look at three types of information: what customers say about their intentions to continue shipping products in the industry; what customers are actually doing in the market; and what customers have done in the past in the market. W Follow a time-series analysis. Many trucking companies prepare their forecasts based on past sales. Time-series analysis involves breaking down past sales into four components. First, what is the trend? Are sales growing, remaining flat or decreasing? Second, fac-

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y or traditional high-sales periods such as the holiday buying season. Third, consider erratic events like strikes, fashion fads that influence retail sales, hurricanes or other disturbances to the market. Finally, take into account what shippers are doing that may increase sales, such as a new product, and therefore freight. Using time-series analysis to prepare an effective sales forecast requires smoothing out the erratic factors by eliminating spikes or declines in shipments caused by unexpected events. Adjust for seasonal variations, and identify and estimate the effect of specific marketing responses. My recommendation is to utilize these methods and compare the results. From these assessments, you must depend on your instincts to predict what you believe will happen in the future. The bottom line is the more diligently you do your homework, the more complete your information and the better chance your instincts will provide you with the correct direction in which to move your operation. 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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It’s about people Brookshire Grocery Co. fosters an environment built on community

ed Brookshire Grocery ilt its success on commuas far as naming its employees “partners,” and supporting more than 800 charitable endeavors each year. The owners of 156 supermarkets in four states believe in people, but to help make these dreams a reality requires a keen sense of value—and that is reflected in its trucking fleet. Looking to improve the fleet’s efficiency, the company is finishing up the installation of XataNet fleet software from Xata Corp. in its fleet of 75 tractors and 375 power units in all. “We really like how Xata is evolving its fleet optimization technology,” says Scott Reilly, vp of logistics. “With XataNet, we have a fleet operations solution that can expand as we need it.” Brookshire will use XataNet to monitor the performance of its fleet, including delivery details and driver behavior such as speeding, excessive idling and hours of service compliance. But improving efficiency through computer technology is not the only avenue Brookshire is following. The company is an EPA SmartWay Transport program partner. As a way to maintain future compliance with the SmartWay program, the transportation operations are testing compressed natural gas

vehicles, hybrids and APU usage. It is also seeking grant money to help with the purchase of liquefied natural gas tractors as part of its 2010 vehicle purchases. But it hasn’t stopped there. On its trucks, Brookshire runs single wide tires with aluminum wheels; uses automatic tire inflation systems; onboard computers; synthetic lubes and extended-life coolant and door switches to prevent its refrigerated trailers from running when the door is opened; reduced speed to 65 mph; and uses computer technology to fill backhaul miles and efficiently route its trucks. Brookshire is also studying wind fairings on both tractors and trailers and testing nitrogen in tractor tires. On the safety front, the company has reduced reportable accidents by 34% since the introduction of its Logistics Priority One Safety program in January 2008. In fact, the company has about a dozen drivers who have surpassed one million miles without a recordable accident, in addition to numerous state and national trucking contest winners in Texas and Louisiana. Since its beginnings in 1928, the company has made it a point of putting people first, be they employees or customers. The company offers many recognition pro grams for

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employees and community members; sponsors scholarship programs; runs a Spirit of Christmas food drive; and supports local food banks. There is even an Adopt-aSchool program in place, with each retail store adopting a local community school. Brookshire’s philanthropic efforts focus on children’s issues, law enforcement efforts, and feeding and caring for the needy. With more than 800 charities a year receiving support, Brookshire appears to be living by its creed. Charities in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi benefit from its efforts. One of the more unique community efforts is the Brookshire World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store located next to its corporate headquarters in Tyler, TX. The museum, founded in the 1970s by company founder Wood Brookshire and his wife Louise, provides an up-close look at exotic animals and artifacts accumulated from hunting trips the couple had taken in both North America and Africa. In addition, there is a 1920sera country store with antique and replicated equipment and products. More than 20,000 people a year visit the museum. For Brookshire, it really is about the people.

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2006 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit Series 60, Double Slpr., FRO16210C Trans., Air Ride Susp., 3.55 Ratio, 234” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #110226 ... $36,900

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1998 Freightliner Classic XL, Detroit Series 60 370 hp, Double Slpr., RTLO14610B-T2 Trans., Air Ride, 3.90 Ratio, 260” W.B., A/C, P/S, Dual Tanks, Tilt//Tele., Cruise, Stk. #110822 .............................. $11,900

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2005 Freightliner C120, Detroit 14.0L 515 hp, Engine Brake, 70” Mid Roof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.58 Ratio, Airslide 5th, All Alum. Wheels, 239” W.B., A/C, P/S, 488,058 Miles Stk. #111376 ...............................CALL

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Superior Diesel ..................................... 34

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