American Trucker West December Edition by American Trucker

December 2012

The Guide To Trucks, Equipment and Maintenance

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22 /COVER STORY Oil change

Focus on emissions, fuel economy is causing a shift in lubricant strategy

20 /BUSINESS OF TRUCKING The road ahead

The end of the year is the perfect time to assess your business

EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 4 The U.S. energy puzzle may be coming together

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

TIRE RACK ....................................................14 Know when to check air pressure

TRUCKS AT WORK ..........................................16 The challenge of hauling oversized loads

QUALITY COUNTS DEF purity should be a concern

READERS’ RIGS

Meet American Trucker’s 2012 Grand Champion

SHOP TALK ....................................................18 Turn shop air into clean air

FOCUS ON .....................................................26 Oil filters are adjusting to modern engines

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

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Positive energy

Imagine for a moment that the U.S. replaces Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest oil producer. Think about that for a minute. Not only would the U.S. be able to fulfill its own petroleum needs, but it could export tons of the black stuff for top dollar. That vision could become a reality sooner than we think if a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) is anyA reversal of where close to accurate. According to one of the scenarios withenergy fortunes in the group’s 2012 edition of its annual are on the horizon World Energy Outlook, by around 2020, the U.S. should become the largest global oil producer—overtaking Saudi Arabia. By 2030, North America as a whole is predicted to become a net oil exporter, thus switching the direction of the international oil trade towards Asia. Indeed, the IEA predicts that almost 90% of Middle Eastern oil exports will be heading to Asia by 2035. The end result is that the U.S., which currently imports around 20% of its total energy needs, will become all but self-sufficient in net terms. Yet while those regional dynamics change, global energy demand will push ever higher, growing by more than one-third by 2035, with China, India and the Middle East accounting for 60% of the growth. Just think about that for a minute. No longer will the U.S. be tied strategically to the Middle East. Gotta like the sound of that. AT

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DEF quality counts

here’s more to DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) than meets the eye, according to Old World Industries, a supplier of the fluid required for EPA 2010 diesel engines to remain in compliance while out on the road. And as more and more EPA-2010 emissions-compliant trucks and tractors hit the secondary market, it’s important to know what to look for, said Old World. Old World markets its product as BlueDEF and describes it as a ureabased fluid that converts the pollutant NOx into harmless nitrogen and water in selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions-control systems. It is distributed through dispensing systems designed by Blue1USA and Micro Matic Industrial. “The challenge for the industry will be to maintain ample and uninterrupted supply as demand for DEF grows,” said Old World’s Kal Mahmood, senior vice president of commercial & OEM sales. “Our extensive supply chain offers an established distribution infrastructure. Few manufacturers have the opportunity to supply and distribute to so many diverse networks as we do.” “DEF will be a 150-million gal. market by next year—making it equivalent to the coolant market,” pointed out Old World vice president Frank T. Cook, Ph.D. “And DEF is a very competitive market because the product is 60% water,” he continued. “But unlike some other [water-based] commodity products, the purity of DEF is of great importance as the quality of the product is critical to vehicle performance.” Cook described BlueDEF as a

As trucks requiring DEF hit the secondary market, it’s important to know what the fluid is and what it is not. nontoxic solution of 67.5% purified water and 32.5% “ultra-pure” automotive-grade urea. “BlueDEF is stable, colorless and odorless, and meets ISO Standard 22241 for purity and composition and is an American Petroleum Institute (API) certiﬁed diesel exhaust fluid. These are the highest quality and safety standards in place to ensure optimum SCR performance. “We feel it remains critical to inform the market about how important DEF purity is,” he stressed. He said if it is not handled, transported or stored properly, large batches of it can be contaminated by very small amounts of foreign substances—such as a spoonful of salt added to a bulk tank of DEF. “Purity [of DEF] is key to catalyst function and integrity as SCR systems are very sensitive to chemical impurities in the urea solution,” he stated. “That’s why users are precluded from ‘mixing their own’ DEF and from putting in additives of any kind.” He added that the use of DEF helps improve diesel engine fuel economy of up to 5%, allowing truckers to gain a reduction in overall operating costs.

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o you’re wondering what to do to grow your trucking business. You’ve got plenty of ideas, but you don’t have a big marketing budget. Here’s one low-cost idea to get you started: There’s a charity fundraiser coming up, and your trucking company usually makes a donation. How about doing something different this year, especially if there’s an annual winter carnival? First, get the local scout troops together and have them make lots of snowballs. Pile them up on one of your flatbeds as “The World’s Biggest Snowball Stockpile.” Have the local charity charge people a couple of dollars to step up and use those snowballs to throw at specified targets, with prizes for the best shots. Be sure someone wins something nice from your company—maybe a pair of tickets to the local theatre production, or vouchers for dinner at a local restaurant. And hang your company banner from the flatbed, so everyone sees your trucking company’s name all day long. The charity will thank you for this new fundraising idea, and you’ll get lots of free publicity from local media. You don’t have to pay someone big bucks to come up with marketing ideas. Just keep thinking. 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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Late-model engine

asper Engines & ponents are remanuTransmissions factured to meet or is now offerexceed OEM specifiing the late-model cations. Cummins ISB 6.7L Each engine is dycommon rail front namometer-tested, gear train running ensuring trouble-free complete engine. This engine performance. engine is available on Engines are tested exchange for 2007- The engine is for Ram and under varying loads 2012 Dodge, Ram Sterling trucks. to simulate vehicle 2500-5500 pickup operation. The test is and cab chassis, and 2008 Sterling concluded with a final engine run-in Bullet trucks. and inspection to ensure peak perEach Jasper running complete formance and operating efficiency. engine is completely remanufacThis engine is covered by a two-year tured using a standard set of new parts and labor warranty. parts. All other casings and comwww.jasperengines.com

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driver pre-employment screening program (PSP) for carriers has been released by J.J. Keller & Associates. The program reviews a driver’s history and provides carriers a PSP scorecard with an overall evaluation based on variables tied to driver performance. The PSP analysis uses weighted scoring based on violation severity and elapsed time, as well as crash history. Scores are summarized by CSA BASIC, providing carriers with an overall assessment, J.J. Keller said. Information is based on three years of roadside inspection data and ﬁve years of crash data. www.jjkeller.com

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ide faircontainers ings for during the intermoloading and dal container unloading chassis and a process were lower-cost line identified of side fairings as missionfor both dry van The intermodal fairings bend at the top to critical deand refrigerated prevent damage during loading. sign criteria.” trailers were inThe Aeroftroduced by Aerofficient. ficient Basic, the firm’s new line of CEO Jim Reiman said his comlow-cost fairings for dry van and repany’s new intermodal chassis frigerated trailers, features the exact fairings feature a patent-pending same geometry, panels and attachdesign to help them withstand ment clamps as its current fairing damage when a container is being offering, lacking only the hinge. loaded onto a chassis, with the top “Adding the hinge is an expense of the fairing able to flex and bend that some fleets just do not need to absorb the shock of an imperfect due to the nature of their particular loading operation. transport,” explained Reiman. “We spent a great deal of time He added that the Basic line of and resources studying this market fairings features the ability to bend before creating our new intermoinward and outward to negotiate dal chassis fairing,” Reiman noted. obstacles as high as 18 in., weighs 97 “Durability and the necessity to lbs., and resists warping. absorb shocks and collisions with www.aerofficient.com

The boxes lock so users can securely store and protect tools. able in many sizes to fit all truck brands and bed sizes and come with a lifetime warranty. www.highwayproducts.com

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wo retread tires from Continental Tire the Americas’ Commercial Vehicle Tire Business Unit have been verified by the EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership as low rolling resistance products. The HDL Eco Plus ContiTread (drive) and HTL Eco Plus ContiTread (trailer) passed the SmartWay test, which veriﬁes products as meeting low rolling resistance standards when used on Class 8 linehaul trucks. The retreads must provide reductions in fuel consumption of at least 3% compared to the most popular retread products now in use to be veriﬁed. The ContiTread retreads were submitted for verification earlier in the year. www.continental-truck.com

Software designed for small companies

Low side boxes for pickups H ighway Products has released a new side rail mount box for pickups in low- and high-profile conﬁgurations. The low side boxes feature 1/8-in.thick marine-grade aluminum construction; slanting lid design for low entry easy access; maximum storage capacity; and removable tool trays with adjustable dividers. Theft-resistant T-handle stainless steel locks keep tools secure against break-ins, and “A” grade automotive neoprene weather stripping keeps them dry. Low side boxes are avail-

Retreads given SmartWay OK

anadian startup company Contrast Logistics Software has entered the market with a new transport costing and pricing software program designed especially for small to midsized trucking companies. The Rate-N-Roll software allows a company owner to compute the cost of doing a job with easy-to-generate rate quotes and pricing for any load by automating time-consuming cost and price calculations, the company said. An accounting tool is provided that lets truckers quickly and easily analyze their cost structure and observe what happens to those costs when a purchase or spending reduction is anticipated. www.ratenroll.com

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“Carlile has h usedd Chevron Ch products d for f more than h 30 years in all of our equipment from trucks to forklifts and everything in between. We operate in some of the toughest conditions, including temperatures to minus 60 degrees. At one point we tried a different product for a short six months and noticed immediately that our tractors were burning twice the amount of oil, so we went back to Chevron Delo® 400 and we won’t stray again.” For more information, visit ChevronDelo.com Fan us on Facebook

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Aerodynamic pup S martTruck’s newest trailer aerodynamic system is designed for 28-ft. pup trailers and is said to deliver fuel savings of up to 9%. “Pup trailers present a similar challenge to 53-ft. trailers,” explained Mike Henderson, CEO of SmartTruck. “We are applying the same UnderTray design strategies that have worked so well on 53-ft. trailers, using our CFD analysis techniques to understand the different flow field that exists with the pups. “The pup UnderTray systems will have the same ruggedness and durability with very quick installations that our customers have come to expect,” he added. The system includes an aero rain guard for the top rear edge of the trailer, a nose system for the front of the trailer, side fairings, and a forward UnderTray for use on straight-

The pup UnderTray is said to improve fuel economy up to 9%. frame pup trailers. Diﬀerent systems are available for both straight-frame and drop-frame pup trailers. The system’s components are made of durable polyethylene plastic, a 100% recyclable material. Depending on the system and components utilized, Henderson said fleets and owner-operators can expect to see fuel savings of as much as 9%. www.smarttrucksystems.com

Lamp offers flexibility A

new light for vocational and work trucks is designed to provide flexible placement options on vehicles. The Cube 2500, a 2,500-lumen LED work lamp, is part of Grote Industries’ Trilliant line. Available in flood and wide flood lighting patterns, the Cube 2500 includes both AMP Superseal and Deutsch connectors. “This next generation of our basic Cube configuration provides OEM designers ease of placement virtually anywhere on vocational and work-related vehicles, including tow motor, agricultural and construction, mining, refuse, and

container equipment. Its six-LED design outperforms lamps twice its size and adds a more powerful option to Grote’s original Cube 1000,” said Russell Ong, Grote business development manager. The lamp’s compact six-LED package is sized 4 in. wide by 5 in. high by 3 in. deep. It has an SAE J575E-compliant leakproof sealed design certiﬁed IP69K and stands up to scratches, pressure washing, and harsh weather, Grote said. A strong, die-cast aluminum housing protects it from shock and workplace abuse. www.grote.com

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AGM battery for increased loads I

nterstate Batteries has designed a new battery that can handle increased loads posed by the growing number of vehicle electronic components, including stopstart technologies. The MT7 absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery will be available in group sizes 34, 65 and 78. According to Interstate, the MT7 AGM battery can handle the cranking and reserve power demands of late-model, highly accessorized vehicles. The battery features Interstate’s Pure Matrix Power, a 99.99% pure, non-alloy lead in ultra-thin plates. According to the company, the battery provides 400 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. The MT7 is said to be leakproof, vibration-resistant, and maintenance-free. It can be installed at any angle except upside down, the company said. www.interstatebatteries.com

HDA adds starter, alternator lines

DA Truck Pride will distribute heavyduty starters and alternators from Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) through a new agreement. HDA will become the ﬁrst sales and marketing organization to distribute the products outside the OEM network. All starters and alternators sold by HDA Truck Pride are covered under Mitsubishi Electric’s Diamond Gard 3-yr./unlimited mile, extended coverage limited warranty program. The HDA Truck Pride network includes more than 700 outlets throughout North America. www.meaa-mea.com

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Thanks to the MICHELIN® X One® XDA® Energy drive tire, rising fuel costs don’t have to mean falling proﬁts. A 3,000-mile, real-world road test compared the MICHELIN X One XDA Energy drive tire, together with the MICHELIN® XZA3® steer tire and the MICHELIN® X One® XTA® trailer tire, to our leading competitors 1. The results? The MICHELIN X One XDA Energy tire can help save up to 7%2 on fuel. It’s just one more way The Right Tire Changes Everything™. To learn more about the MICHELIN® X One® XDA® Energy tire, and to see the results of the 3,000-mile fuel test visit gowidesavegreen.com. Scan to see how much fuel you can save.

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Estimates based on comparative rolling resistance data commissioned by an independent third party on drive tires from the SmartWay ®–veriﬁed technologies list comparing the MICHELIN ® X One ® XDA® Energy drive tire together with the MICHELIN ® XZA3 ® and the MICHELIN ® X One ® XTA ® tires to the Bridgestone ® R287, M720 and R195F tires and the Goodyear ® G395 ™ LHS™ Fuel Max™, G305™ LHD™ Fuel Max™ and G316 ™ LHT ™ Fuel Max™ tires. 2 Actual results may vary.

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Low-mount models

eritor is now producing two low-mount trailer suspensions that it said are ideal for vocational applications like singledrop flatbed, double-drop flatbed, loggers and chip hauler trailers. The MTA25 and MTA30 join the company’s MTA (Meritor Trailing-Arm Air) suspension series. The MTA line includes the MTA23 (23,000-lb. capacity), the top-mount MTA25 (25,000-lb. capacity), the top-mount MTA30 (30,000-lb. capacity), and the two low-mount products. All MTA models are available with an optional lift kit, a quick-response system that eﬃciently raises select axles, improving maneuverability and extending tire life. Available in painted or galvanized ﬁnishes, the lift kit attaches easily and can

The MTA30 has a 30,000-lb. capacity. be installed as original equipment or field-retrofitted. According to Meritor, benefits of the low-mount models include durability, lighter weight, patentpending axle-wrap design for a secure axle connection, and a patented pivot bushing that absorbs road inputs for a softer ride. www.meritor.com

Reman’d transmission

The Aisin transmission is for Dodge Ram 3500-5500 cab-chassis trucks.

asper Engines & Transmissions has released a remanufactured Aisin AS68RC automatic transmission for mid-2007 through 2010 Dodge Ram 3500-5500 cab-chassis trucks with a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. The company said the 6-spd. transmission uses a clutch material that will resist burning and fatigue fail-

wo Bandag retread products have been added to the SmartWay list of verified low rolling resistance retreads. The B710 FuelTech drive retread is designed to complement the Bridgestone M710 Ecopia radial tire, Bandag said. The B197 FuelTech is for those seeking to retread the Bridgestone R197 Ecopia radial. Both retreads are designed to enhance the life expectancy of the Bridgestone models. The B710 offers excellent mileage and performance plus all the eco-friendly benefits of retreading for tandem drive axles in over-the-highway use, the company added. The B197 trailer retread includes advanced tread compound and low rolling resistance design for long tread life and fuel economy on tandem trailer axles. www.bridgestonetrucktires.com

Aftermarket TPMS

ure. The formulation of the material used in the lockup clutch seals is also improved to reduce fatigue due to extreme heat, Jasper added. Every Jasper remanufactured transmission is subjected to a strict, high-quality process that includes: ❑ Disassembly, inspection and cleaning of components. ❑ Inspection for correct tolerances to assure dependability of all new and remanufactured parts. ❑ Dynamometer testing of domestic automatic transmissions to simulate in-vehicle operation to assure trouble-free product results. ❑ An available premium service plan. www.jasperengines.com

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aimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is rolling out a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as an aftermarket upgrade for its Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses commercial vehicle models. The company said its TPMS technology provides air pressure and tire air temperature data while driving or stationary, enabling drivers to preemptively address tire issues before they occur. DTNA’s TPMS package also reports per axle high- and low-pressure alerts as well as rapid pressure loss notifications. Customizable axle settings also allow driver notiﬁcation of other issues including hanging brake calipers, bearing failures, and individual tire defects. www.freightlinertrucks.com

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Pressure points

Trucking professionals have seen the word “cold” molded on a tire’s sidewalls next to the maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure for decades. It basically means that tire pressures should be checked when air temperatures and tire temperatures are the coolest. During the summer months, when the average low temperature is between 60 80 deg. F across There is a proper and most of the country, inflation pressures time to check cold are probably the most throughout inflation pressure consistent a fleet. But in the fall, ambient temperatures can have a much wider spread, which leads to problems. For example, at the time this article was written, the lowest high temperature was 38 deg. F in the Northern Rocky Mountains; the highest high temperature was 91 deg. F at the tip of Texas and Southern Arizona. A truck that leaves the North with tires inflated to 100 psi will have inflation pressures that read around 110 psi when it reaches the South, and “cool” off to an ambient temperature that is about 50 deg. warmer. Likewise, the truck in the South that starts at 100 psi in 90 deg. F weather will read about 90 psi when the temperatures reach around 40 deg. in the North. The general rule is that inflation pressure changes by 2 psi for every 10 deg. F change in temperature. When the tire gets hotter, the inflation pressure goes up because the air molecules increase in volume; when the tire cools, the temperature goes down because the volume of air decreases. It’s called Boyle’s Law and it states that pressure and volume are inversely proportional so in a contained pressure vessel like a tire, any changes in volume will be reflected in pressure.

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This is an important time of year to check inflation pressures. Tires that have been getting through the summer months with partial underinflation are soon going to be exposed to cooler fall mornings. At 95 psi, a 295/75R22.5 can carry 5,070 lbs. in a dual application, so the tires can support the full 20,000 lbs. allowed on a single axle in most states. In the previous South to North example, the carrying capacity drops to 4,690 lbs. when the inflation pressure falls to 85 psi. This means a fully loaded vehicle will be overloaded even though the tires were able to carry the weight the previous day when the temperatures were warmer. It’s also important to note that in the same South to North example, the 95 psi tire may still read close to 95 psi when it first reaches the colder temperatures. While the increased heat from the flexing sidewalls causes the temperature and inflation pressure to rise, the cooler air temperatures offset those increases to some degree. In the North, the technician or driver who sees 100 psi on the gauge at the end of the day is practically guaranteed to see much lower inflation pressures the following morning. Maintaining proper inflation pressure is vital for tire performance and fuel economy. Underinflated tires are more prone to failure and irregular wear and can quickly have a negative impact on the bottom line. Nobody wants to check tire pressures on a chilly fall morning, but the consequences of ignoring the change in temperature can be expensive. And while it should be done on a regular basis regardless of time of year, the process of installing “winter air” is more important than ever with tire and fuel prices near record-high levels. AT

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Presented by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association and MacKay & Company Conference Aftermarket topics: The Heavy Duty Industry Aftermarket Forecast, presented by Stu MacKay of MacKay & Company North American Economic Outlook, presented by Dr. Bob Dieli, Economist and owner of RDLB Heavy Duty Supplier Panel Discussion Kelly Dier, president, Marmon Highway Technologies Mike McGrath, president, Vehicle Service Aftermarket NA, SKF Pedro Ferro, president, Aftermarket and Trailer, Meritor Joseph Saoud, vice president and president, Cummins Filtration Heavy Duty Distributor, Independent Distributor and Dealer Panel John Bzeta, president and CEO, Fleet Brake Parts Duane Kyrish, president, Longhorn International Trucks, LTD Lee Stockseth, president and COO, FleetPride, Inc. Fleet Panel Each panel discussion will focus several components key to their individual businesses: Consolidation in the market place · Utility and Complexity of Components Balance of Power in the Marketplace · Globalization of Supply Base · The Uncertain Value Chain HDAD immediately precedes Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2013 in Las Vegas, NV. The conference will include breakfast, 2 breaks, lunch, networking, conference books and presentation materials. Conference Registration is now available at www.hdma.org or at www.mackayco.com Circle 14 on reply card

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Spec’d right Choosing the right equipment and staying focused are critical elements in moving the largest loads

Neil Perkins could be forgiven for understating what he means by “big, heavy things.” The president of Northfield, MN-based Perkins Specialized Transportation Contracting is referring to transporting extreme dimension and super-heavy cargo—payloads that generally weigh between 100,000 and 800,000 lbs.— and have included things like steam turbines, bridge beams, and even gun mounts for naval destroyers. “Typically, our cargo is too heavy for conventional highway transporters up to and including 19-axle combinations,” Perkins explains. “It also cannot be cleared for dimensional rail transportation and is too heavy to lift by helicopter.” In 2011, Perkins began handling its largest load ever, transporting the first two of four steam generators it was contracted to haul over more than 950 mi. from a power plant in California to a storage site in Utah. Each generator measured 47 ft. long by 15 ft. wide by 14 ft. 9 in. high and weighed in at 804,000 lbs. Loaded,

the rig stretched 399 ft. and had a gross combination weight of 1.5 million lbs. For Perkins, finding and retaining good qualified field operations personnel is the number-one issue the company faces today. That includes highly trained drivers and crew members, escort operators, and supervisors. As much a contractor as a trucking company, the firm focuses as much effort on having the right equipment as it does on employing the right people. “We have seven full-time engineers in-house who design our vehicles and work with suppliers to plan exactly how the equipment will be specified,” says Perkins.

MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS

Trailer equipment in the Perkins operation can be configured in over 4,000 different combinations. Suppliers include Goldhofer, Trail King, Aspen, XL Specialized, and Talbert Manufacturing, as well as other manufacturers.

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A fleet of 26 tractors used for both pushing and pulling loads has been specifically designed by Perkins to handle extreme weights under all types of road and weather conditions. “We review our tractors on a five-year rotation because it’s a very involved process,” explains Perkins. “About a year before we’re scheduled to replace tractors, we’ll start reviewing specs and asking manufacturers for proposals.” In general, a tractor in the Perkins fleet weighs 34,000 lbs. empty, about double the empty weight of an overthe-road tractor designed to handle general freight. The price difference is also significant—each Perkins tractor costs about $400,000. Currently, the newest tractors at Perkins are Mack Titan models. They feature 605-hp. Mack MP10 engines, 4-spd. auxiliary transmissions, and rear-engine PTOs to run hydraulics systems. Each tractor has triple frame rails, 70,000-lb. rear axles, and customized front-frame extensions. There is also one Titan with an Allison 4700 automatic transmission. From equipment design, to staffing, to project planning, every move at Perkins is engineered and planned, including preparing detailed sets of hauling configuration drawings. Gearing up for the biggest haul in its history, the company spent two years studying the route, analyzing 50 bridges and shoring up two of them, and designing systems to move the generators. The carrier also secured permits and notified government agencies and communities along a route that would take three to four weeks at a top speed of 25 mph. “We focus on hauling big, heavy things and we don’t do anything else,” Neil Perkins says. “We have the right equipment and people so we can meet any challenge.”

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Fresh air MANAGER: Doug Feela TITLE: Maintenance director FLEET: Felling Trailers, Sauk Centre, MN OPERATION: 132,000-sq.-ft. trailer manufacturing facility

hether you’re a truck fleet or a trailer factory, welding is usually a part of the shop picture. Fleets that run their own maintenance shops often call upon a welder for frame repairs or to make other fixes requiring an acetylene torch to fuse metal together. It’s no different in a trailer factory, either, where welding is a crucial step in fusing together essential components of a trailer’s structure. But the fumes and gases emitted during welding can be hazardous to a person’s health, so maintenance shops and/or factories where a lot of welding takes place typi-

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o solve this two-sided problem, Felling enlisted the services of KVA Engineering, an air handling company located in Corcoran, MN. KVA installed three “air exchange” ventilation system units at Felling’s facility, with the first installed in 2008 and subsequent systems installed in 2009 2011 as part of plant expansions. SOLUTION andFeela says that because welding fumes are hot and hot air rises, the air exchange system is located near the ceiling with high efficiency exhaust fans designed to capture welding fumes and gases at their source and remove them so that they never enter the welders’ breathing zones. Use of welding guns also help to extract fumes from the air, he notes. Feela adds that ducts are evenly distributed throughout the welding bays so the ventilation system pulls the fumes and hot air away from wherever a welder is working. Consequently, it keeps the air quality clear. Once the welding fumes and hot air are captured in the ductwork, they are transported to the filter unit and fan at a rate of about 3,000 ft./min. They are then pushed through a high efficiency cartridge filter with a 99.9% efficiency rate, thus returning clean air back into

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cally rely upon heavy-duty exhaust fans to vent vapors. For shops and other welding facilities located in notoriously wintry states such as Minnesota, however, venting systems end up bringing in super cold air from outside the building. This not only causes discomfort among personnel but also boosts the facility’s heating bills. “That’s one of the big problems with a traditional venting system; all of the building’s heat gets drawn out while letting all the cold air in,” explains Doug Feela, maintenance director for Felling Trailers. He says Felling’s air purging system allowed an enormous amount of heat loss, especially in the winter months.

the plant. After all of the air is cleaned, it is recirculated through the ductwork into the welding bays. The system pulls 100% of the welding fumes out of the welding bay and exchanges the air within 10 min., making it extremely efficient. Not only does this process keep the air nice and clean, it provides a cleaner work environment and improved air quality for workers—all while minimizing heat loss. “Installing this air exchange system in our facilities was well worth it; there is a night and day difference,” notes Feela. “The air is recirculated at high speed to cleanse it of fumes, yet the heat doesn’t go away; we maintain about 61 deg. F in the plant. While the ‘air exchange’ systems were initially costly, we built up significant savings from the heat retention as time went on.” He adds that there’s also the huge benefit of keeping personnel comfortable, and they don’t need to wear heavy jackets and gloves like before to stay warm during the workday. “We’ve found that it’s made them far more productive,” Feela says. “We’ve realized several different sets of savings versus our old exhaust fan system.” —SEAN KILCARR

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The road ahead

End of the year is perfect time to review your business plan B Y T I M B R A D Y, B U S I N E S S E D I T O R

t’s that time of year. Do you know where your business is? If not already completed, it’s time for that inquisition as to where your business was a year ago, six months ago, and where it stands today. This is the only way you can determine its direction for the following year. Yes, this is the time for family, friends and holiday celebrations. Unless you have a deﬁnitive plan of action for your company for next year, however, the celebration may be very short-lived. Let’s examine the process of

evaluating your company: revenue, costs, customers, vendors, employees, and contractors. ❑ Review and update your business plan. Many people think a business plan is a document required to obtain financing and attract investors. While that’s one purpose of a business plan, its most important purpose is as a road map with directions you can reference to move your company towards continuing proﬁts. Review your plan annually at a minimum; evaluate whether the original plan is working; and make adjustments where needed to sustain and grow the operation.

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Not having a business plan—or not conducting a regular review of it—is like having a set of complicated directions to a delivery point and attempting to find it by relying on your memory. The chances of making a wrong turn and ending up someplace you hadn’t intended are increased substantially. ❑ Financials. Make sure your financial records are complete and organized, including your profit and loss statement, balance sheet, revenue statement, and cash flow statement. This allows you to check the financial health of your business. Did you achieve the revenue

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goals you established a year ago? At what rate did costs go up or down over the past year? Did your overall business improve or decline? Is there a pattern that can be discerned across your financials? Is this a positive or negative pattern? You’ll see a distinct picture develop from a study of these documents. Graphs of each of these documents will make it easier to decipher and distinguish patterns. You’ll more easily see when boom periods occurred and when low revenue times happened, and how they affected both profitability and costs during each of these periods. ❑ Operations. You most likely noticed some inefficiencies in your business from the financials review. What were the recurring problems that you encountered? Maybe your load finding process can be streamlined, or shippers’ and receivers’ loading/unloading can be streamlined. Maybe it’s time for defined freight lanes for each of your trucks. Analyze these weaknesses and develop a strategy for fixing them. ❑ Marketing and sales. Review your marketing plan. If your strategies aren’t working effectively, develop ideas to reach out to current customers while also finding and cultivating new ones. If you don’t have a marketing plan, make that a priority for the coming year. This is also a good time to review your sales strategy. Good customer relationships are important to your business. Know that 80% of your sales will come from 20% of your customers. Identify those customers and contact

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them. A freight broker is as much a customer as any direct shipper, so reach out to the brokers with which you have a strong business relationship. Send a personalized, hand-written holiday card to your most important customers. It’s a great way of saying “thank you”

It’s time to evaluate your company: revenue, costs, customers, vendors, employees, and contractors. and builds customer loyalty. ❑ Employees and contractors. Evaluate the eﬀectiveness and efficiency of your employees and contractors over the last year. Did they achieve the goals you established for them? Did you receive favorable reports from shippers, receivers, freight brokers, or others they had contact with regarding your business? What was lacking in customer service that needs to be addressed? Did any of them shine in how they handled a diﬃcult situation? Could this experience be used to teach others how to handle the next challenge? What was your employee turnover rate for the year? How does that compare with your driver turnover for the same period? What were the overriding reasons people gave for leaving? How can you address, reduce or eliminate these as

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reasons for drivers quitting? Which employees or contractors are the happiest with their jobs? Why are they pleased with their choice of employment? How can you encourage others to become a part of your team? Id e n t i f y i n g t h e r e l a t i v e strengths and weaknesses of your company is easy once you’ve answered these questions. You can then determine what is a threat to the business and where opportunities in the coming year may lie. Develop a strategy to minimize these weaknesses and threats so you can beneﬁt from the strengths to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. From the strategy developed through the evaluation of critical business areas and goals, you can adjust, change, delete and improve the direction of your business plan. Managing a business is like helping an errant, rebellious teenager transition into adulthood. If the business is ignored, it’ll take on a mind of its own. The longer you delay taking control, the more control you’ll lose. The best way to move a teenager or business forward is to provide some freedom that allows each to take its own course but maintain the lines that help you keep it from going over the edge. With a pull here and a tug there, both will move forward: one towards adulthood and the other to proﬁtability and sustainability. AT Contact Tim Brady at tbrady@ writeuptheroad.com or call 731749-8567. Join Brady in the Trucking Business Community at www.truckersu.com.

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OIL CHANGE Modern engines are pushing the need for more choices

BY DAVID CULLEN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

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n just a few years’ time, the heavy-duty engine oil arena is very likely to get more complicated for truck owners—albeit for very good reasons. The release of a new American Petroleum Institute (API) service category for heavy-duty motor oil (such as the current CJ-4) always starts with a discussion by engine makers and lube formulators of a “Proposed Category” (PC). That’s not unusual. But this time around, the Proposed Category under discussion—PC-11—may well lead to the release of not one but two new API oil-service categories. To fully grasp what’s now driving heavy-duty engine oil development and thus PC-11, first look at the next wave of federal environmental rules for trucks. In a few years, truck OEMs in concert with engine makers will have to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and corresponding miles per gallon (mpg) increases for commercial vehicles that will go into effect in stages from 2014 to 2018. Truck and engine builders are expecting motor oil to help them hit those targets. That’s why they have petitioned API for new oil-service categories. If created out of PC-11, the new categories would supplant the current CJ-4 category and become available for licensing via API by oil formulators on Jan. 1, 2016. The entity charged with recommending whether to proceed with a new oil category is called the New Category Evaluation Team (NCET). It’s comprised of representatives from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Assn. (EMA), API, and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) as well as members drawn from oil additive suppliers and industry testing labs. NCET must consider “all information being presented by engine makers to see how developing and releasing a new API category would affect

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the marketplace, other existing API categories and the environment,” advises Dan Arcy, global OEM technical manager for Shell Global Solutions and NCET chair. “The team must also consider the timing of the request, whether or not there are tests available [to prove it out], and if there is sufficient data to support changes in engine design.” NCET’s recommendation will either be a “yes” or a “no” by consensus. According to Arcy, a decision on whether or not PC-11 will be split into two proposed categories will likely not be formally made until sometime next year. If NCET does recommend proceeding, creation of the new category is taken up by the Heavy-Duty Oil Classification Panel of the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM). This panel is charged with setting limits and verifying testing for the development of API oil classifications. The technical specs are ultimately relayed to API for licensing. “PC-11 was launched to address the reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from truck engines [due to the GHG/MPG rules] and to help engines be more fuel-efficient,” says Arcy. “The PC-11 challenge will be to develop specs for engine lubes to meet the need to cut CO2 and provide a fuel-economy benefit while not compromising engine life and durability.” And that is such a tall order that EMA “recommended that PC-11 be

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split into two subcategories because of the desire to improve fuel efficiency while ensuring corresponding [protection] performance levels,” Arcy relates. If they come to fruition, each of these new categories would help engines meet the lower CO2 standards of the GHG/MPG rules. Now the kicker: The difference between the categories would center on their impact on fuel efficiency. Under the dual-oil scenario, the first new category would be formulated to “preserve the historical heavy-duty oil criteria [as represented by the current CJ-4 category] and be backward-compatible with existing on- and off-highway engines,” explains Arcy. While the second new category would also maintain engine durability, it would, in addition, deploy a lower-viscosity formula to significantly boost fuel efficiency compared to current CJ-4 15W-40 oils.

OIL DRIVERS

What’s more, according to Arcy, that second, fuel-efficient oil would provide only “limited backwardcompatibility,” the actual scope of which would depend on OEM and engine maker requirements and vehicle applications. There are other drivers pushing the development of PC-11. “NCET wants to address changes in the hardware of engines manufactured since 2006 as well as deal with the obsolescence of many of the engine tests used to develop an oil-service category,” says Arcy. “It’s worth noting that by the time work is done on this new category or categories, 10 years will have elapsed since the last category [CJ-4] came out.” The lubrication engineer who has chaired the ASTM Heavy-Duty Oil Classification Panel for the last 25 years—during which time seven new oil-service categories have been

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ENGINE ISSUES

OEMs want a new oil category to assist in reducing fuel consumption. introduced—is Jim McGeehan, global manager of diesel engine oil technology for Chevron Lubricants. He affirms that the stated goal of EMA to have two new categories in place for licensing in 2016 is “still the position today, and there is no indication they will change it.”

DURABILITY MATTERS

“Having [just] one oil that does it all is not feasible based on how the OEMs will specify their approvals,” McGeehan asserts. “For the offroad vehicle segment of customers, those OEMs have indicated today they want an oil that is backwardcompatible with a normal oil film thickness for the upcoming new category; they are more interested in durability of their engines than fuel economy. “On-road vehicle OEMs are interested in trying to achieve the best fuel economy from their vehicles to meet upcoming federal regulations but also to support customers who are trying to minimize the impact of fuel costs,” he continues. “This means that an on-road customer may have a choice between normal film thickness or one that is thinner based on the fuel economy performance they are targeting.” McGeehan adds that it is also

“possible that, after testing, onhighway vehicle manufacturers may decide the fuel economy oil is backward-compatible with their older vehicles. If so, then more fleets may adopt the maximum fuel economy formulation that has a thinner viscosity film to try and incrementally improve fuel economy performance and help lower their total cost of operation.” “The new fuel-efficient, heavyduty engine oil will, by design, provide improvements in fuel economy,” remarks Victor Kersey, technical director for Valvoline Commercial Products. “The degree of improvement will be affected by engine make and model, driving conditions (both driver and duty cycle), and the oil’s ability to maintain fuel efficiency throughout the oil drain interval. “It will be less challenging to formulate two oils,” he continues. “One will be a fully backward-compatible product with possible traditional viscometrics, such as SAE 15W-40. The second will be a lower-viscosity oil providing fuel economy benefits. Backward-compatibility is unlikely for the 5W-30 lower-HTHS (high temperature/high shear) FE (fuel economy) version.” “I believe that the technology will

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Roll all the expectations together for what PC-11 will have to accomplish and the list of expected improvements to heavy-duty motor oil that Shell’s Arcy touts includes better oxidation stability, aeration, and shear stability; less adhesive wear or “scuffing”; and compatibility with engines running biodiesel blends. Along with helping meet GHG/ MPG targets and continuing to protect engine life and durability, PC-11 will also need to consider concerns raised by engine makers regarding the interaction of motor oil and engine designs as well as the updating of the various engine tests deployed to prove out a new category. Kersey observes that the need for PC-11 is also driven by the “increased use of biodiesel fuel, engine oil foaming concerns, and improved protection from higher engine operating temperatures.” He says the upshot is “engine oil formulators will be facing several new oil performance tests with PC-11. These are likely to include new oxidation, ring wear, piston scuffing, oil aeration, and viscosity increase tests.” Chevron’s McGeehan says that some engine tests will be carried over from CJ-4 based on their “current robustness.” He also points out that several tests are being developed for this category along with corresponding test-limit recommendations. “An example of some of the possible new tests under development are the Mack T-13 and Daimler DD13 [Daimler OM 471], which are designed to measure wear and piston liner scuffing, respectively,” McGeehan notes. “However, these

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tests have not reached the point of development for inclusion into the category-testing program as of this date. The final decision...will be decided by June 2013.” Lower-viscosity oil grades will appear prominently on the table as PC-11 is investigated and presumably advances, whether to one or two new service categories. “Engine wear protection with fuelefficient technology will be a goal [of PC-11],” relates Citgo’s Betner. “We have had fuel-efficient oil technology in the marketplace for some time, however, with excellent results in terms of engine life and engine wear protection. “There’s no mystery to fuel-efficient [oil] technology,” he continues. “Engine oil viscosity in diesel engines is the key driver to achieving fuel efficiency. If fuel economy is the main driver behind reducing CO2 per tonmile, then the contribution of engine oil fuel efficiency will be the main component—and again, that will come through [lower] viscosity. “In my opinion,” Betner adds, “we have the capability and technology to deliver on both [fuel efficiency and engine protection]. It’s a matter of how well this [two-oil scenario] can be introduced to the industry.” According to Chevron’s McGeehan, moving to lower-viscosity oils “enables fuel economy improvements.” He says that today, 85% of the oils in the marketplace are SAE 15W-40 as API CJ-4 or CI-4 PLUS oils. “Chevron markets lower-viscosity grades, including SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 and SAE 10W-30, that meet API CJ-4 and have fuel economy benefits over our primary SAE 15W-40 viscosity grade,” he notes. “Currently,” McGeehan adds, “the SAE 10W-30 grade is growing the fastest of all the grades because of its fuel economy benefit and the fact that engine manufacturers such as Volvo, Detroit Diesel and Cummins are now recommending this grade, particu-

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One potential oil category will oﬀer backward-compatibility. larly for 2013 engines, to meet the 2014 fuel economy standards.”

past lesson

Looking ahead at the challenge of bringing two oil formulations to market, Citgo’s Betner invokes a lesson from the past. “It was difficult for some fleet owners to depart from single-grade oils when SAE 15W-40 was introduced. Back in the early ’80s, after making a presentation to

a large fleet in an attempt to explain how SAE 15W-40 could help, I was told that 15W-40 would never work in diesel engines. Thirty years later we know how that came out.” Valvoline’s Kersey says there is concern about the potential for confusion among customers. “The burden will be upon the industry to properly educate end users on viscosity grades, performance levels/API categories, backward-compatibility effects, durability concerns and fuel economy.” “There are many challenges associated with a new category, especially one with the potential complexity of PC-11,” says Chevron’s McGeehan. “For example, the label must be very different for the [resulting] ‘SAE XW-30’ to prevent misapplication. The backward-compatible oil may be named API ‘CK-4’ and the maximum fuel economy formulation could go by another API designation, such as ‘API HD’ oil.” However the nomenclature is worked out, it will matter greatly to clearly communicate the difference between the two oil categories—if indeed there are two—to all users of heavy-duty engine oil come 2016. AT

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Oil filters

Changing engines in today’s vehicles to meet emissions requirements are having a ripple effect on oil filters. Higher temperatures, flow rates, and larger amounts of contaminant are changing the demands of filters and forcing manufacturers to adjust their product lines. “Baldwin Filters has evolved along with the industry. Sometimes it is hard to distinguish newer technology just from the appearance of the filter,” says Ken Stirn, directorproduct management at Baldwin Filters. “Continuing research and development allows Baldwin Filters to implement the latest media and design technologies that will not only allow us to meet the engine requirements but exceed them in many cases. This ongoing R&D will allow us to be at the forefront of emerging filtration technologies.” Baldwin’s high velocity dual-flow model filter line is designed to meet these requirements. The filters provide improved engine protection during extended oil drain intervals, high idle time, and harsh operating conditions, the company says. The filters have one inlet and one outlet; oil flows through the filter and is sent directly to the engine rather than a portion of it being returned to the sump. The filters can be used on Cummins ISM, ISX and Series 600 engines. Puradyn Filter Technologies is extremely focused on helping fleets extend drain intervals. According to Kevin G. Kroger, president & COO, the safe extension of the oil drain means maintaining the chemical balance of the oil while removing solid contaminants that can create friction wear. It is also “important to make sure that the filtration performance of the bypass filter removes solid contaminants to below 1 micron. This is the oil film clearance found in engines, thus reducing engine wear, new oil purchases, waste oil generation, and downtime,” he adds. Going forward, Puradyn is working with polymer technologies that are “providing ways of improving the filtration efficiency of our system as well as disbursement of the additives and improved liquid contaminant removal,” Kroger says. “Wix Filters’ new XP oil filter line is engineered for today’s toughest driving conditions,” explains Donald Chilton, North American product development manager

More is being demanded of today’s filters

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for Wix Filters. “Wix XP filters provide the ultimate protection, offering technology for the latest advancements in synthetic oil and extended mileage.” Introduced in 2011, Wix ecoLast oil filters capture dirt and soot like a traditional filter but use media to “sequester” the acids in the oil. Wix says the ecoLast filtration media has no similar competition on the market and does not rely on slow release Wix says its eco- technology. In addition, the media is Last is unique to effective with both conventional and the market in the synthetic lubes as well as with biodieway it “seques- sel, LPG, gasoline and diesel fuels, the company notes. ters”acids. Purchasing a filter that just meets extended oil drain requirements, though, is not necessarily a recipe for success for any fleet. “Selecting the right lube filter is … balancing efficiency, capacity and restriction,” says Rod Radosevich, marketing manager for Donaldson Filtration Solutions. “Donaldson Synteq media technology provides the optimal balance of all three. Our Endurance lube filters remove more than 90% of contaminants 10 microns or larger, compared to 50% or fewer for typical cellulose filters [with] nearly double the contaminant-carrying capacity of standard cellulose filters.” The company also recommends its Endurance EOA7376 oil analysis test kit. According to Radosevich, oil analysis offers high fuel dilution, which can result in oil thinning, reduced oil pressure, and allow harmful metalto-metal contact. It can detect when fuel, excessive soot

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focus on... conditions, or water have entered the oil. “Accurate interpretation of data is critical,” he says. “Combining Donaldson Endurance lube filters and the oil analysis kit [makes it] possible to decrease overall cost of ownership by measuring the health of the engine and extending oil drain intervals.” “[Filter] requirements change according to the latest engine demands for higher efficiency and greater capacity, with the engine manufacturer looking for it in a smaller package and the coups de grace [being] a lower cost,” says David Cline, product manager for the Racor Div. of Parker Hannifin. Cline recommends getting an oil service before the suggested manufacturer’s oil drain interval. “If I had an option for a bypass oil filter on my new truck, that would come before anything else,” he says. “An OEM oil filter and bypass oil cleaner like the Racor absolute bypass oil cleaner … reduces the particle count cleanliness level to below standard filtration level [and] removes moisture, soot and wear particles.” The absolute bypass oil cleaner filters oil down to 3 microns and absorbs moisture, Cline says. Another option is the “LFS1200 lube-driven centrifuge that takes about

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10% of the lube oil supply and runs it through a highspeed rotating cartridge [removing particulates and soot],” he adds. Luber-finer offers the Imperial XL (extended life) filter, a premium-quality, heavy-duty lube filter that it says is for high dust, off- and on-highway applications, and extended drain intervals. A spin-on oil filter, the Imperial XL design features increased capacity and improved performance during low temperature start-ups and full load operations. Luber-finer says the filter is designed to be lighter and easily recycled with as much as 15% increased media capacity. The filter is made of micro-glass synthetic and cellulose media that provide high filtering efficiency and dirt-holding capacity, the company said. Cummins Filtration recommends a bypass filtration system. Bypass systems are capable of removing smaller micron-sized particles. To deal with this, the company offers the Fleetguard line of filters, including its Venturi Combo Design filters. According to the company, the Venturi nozzle directs an optimized flow of oil through the stacked disc media section, which offers up to four times the total capacity of a full-flow only filter.

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t’s not easy for American Trucker’s editorial staff to pick a single truck from all the sweet iron chronicled in our Readers’ Rigs section month after month and declare it the “best of the best” for the year. And while Larry and Jeanette Pruitt’s 2007 Mack tractor might not be an old school classic or covered in chrome and bling, a certain special “something” kept bringing our team of judges back to it. For starters, it’s a truck dedicated to two of Larry Pruitt’s passions: firefighting, which is something he’s done since age 15, and truck driving. Both Larry’s father and father-

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in-law were truckers, so it seemed to be a natural second job for him when not donning his heavy rubber boots and gear to battle blazes. “Indeed, I used to ride with my dad a little when I was a kid,” Pruitt told American Trucker. When he got a paid firefighting job in St. Louis 20 years ago, he settled into a “split routine” of sorts: 48 hours on duty as a fireman, followed by four days off —days when he jumped behind the wheel of a dump truck to haul topsoil. A Mack truck fan, Pruitt eventually turned in his dump truck for a highway tractor so he could pull tankers for his father-in-law’s (now brother-in-law’s) business.

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A few years back, Pruitt recalled seeing a 2007 Rawhide model Mack Pinnacle tractor operated by Circuit City in his rearview mirror. “‘Man,’ I said to myself, ‘what a sharplooking truck!’” Pruitt related. As it happened, he got his hands on that very same unit when Circuit City went belly up and the tractor ended up at a Mack dealer he knew in St. Louis. Originally, he felt a fresh coat of paint and little touches of chrome would be all that he’d need. But a spur-of-themoment entry into the Truckers Jamboree held at the Iowa 80 Truckstop—where his Mack won a prize—encouraged him to turn things up a notch … or five. “I have two antique Mack trucks and the first thing I told myself was that I needed a theme for this one and that I should stick with that theme,” Pruitt said. “For me, it was a no-brainer to go with the firefighter theme.” Pruitt took a year getting the paint color and graphics just right, adding a firefighting “bulldog” in full regalia not just on the hood but on the gearshif as well. Te best part, Pruitt said, are the awards he’s received for all the work he’s put into his Mack. “I remember sitting on an overturned bucket with a cup of tea at about 3 a.m. afer polishing [the truck] for what seemed like forever. I kept telling myself, ‘I’d better win something for all this work or I’ll have to seriously rethink what I’m doing here,’” he recalled. “Now, I just laugh at myself for thinking that.”

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2005 International 9400i 1987 IH 2500 Plow Truck, Cummins ISX 435HP, Rock- DT466, Allison Auto., 11’ Hydrawell Auto. Trans, Rockwell Turn Plow, Stk. #2632 .... $7,000 3.42 Rears, All Alum. Wheels, Stk. #2727 .................... $21,000

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“PARTING OUT” 2007 Freightliner M2-106 CAT C7 (bad engine), FS6406A Trans., Good Cab, 26’ X 102” Alum. Van Body, Lift Gate, Parting Out, Stk. #2680.

1976 PayStar 5000 Tri Axle Dump IH V800 280 hp, Fuller 9555ALL 5-spd., 18’ Box, Stk. #2780 ...................... $7,500

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11250 West 215th St. Lakeville, MN 55044 (866) 207-1776 1997 Ford L9000, CAT 3176 365 hp, 8LL Trans., Chalmers Susp., 4.10 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 18’6” Steel Bed, 250” W.B., Quad Axle, Locking Rears, A/C, P/S, Stk #5183 .....................$37,500

2007 International 9900i, Cummins ISX 435 hp, 4 Bag Air Ride Susp., 3.55 Ratio, 171” W.B., Alum. Wheels, Automatic, Engine Just Rebuilt, A/C, P/S, Stk #4970 ..................... $39,500

2007 Mack MR688S, Mack AI 300 hp, 8.37 Ratio, Camelback Susp., 20,000# FA, 44,000# RA, Steel Wheels, 28 Yard Packer, Auto. Trans., Like New, Stk #6579 .............................................................................$95,500 1997 Mack RD688S, Mack E7 Mech. 350 hp, 8LL Trans., Air Ride, 4.42 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 245” W.B., Tri-Axle Cab and Chassis, 44 Rears, Heavy Front, A/C, P/S, Stk #5254 ......$17,500

2006 Mack CXN613, Mack AC 350 hp, RTX14609B Trans., Air Ride, 3.90 Ratio, 175” W.B., 405,000 Miles, A/C, P/S, Stk #4807 ..................... $32,500

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FULLER TRANSMISSIONS USED ENGINES All Prices Exchange MACK E6 4 Valve .................... Starting @ $3,000 E6 2 Valve .................... Starting @ $2,750 E7 V-MAC .................... Starting @ $3,500 All Mack Engine Models Available

Exch. RTX14609B .................................... $1,500 RTX12609B .................................... $1,250 FRO15210C.................................... $1,750 RTLO15610B ................................. $1,500 RMX10135 and 145A .................... $1,500 Direct 9 speeds ................................ $495 RTLO16713A ..................................$2,500 Many other Models Available

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Kenworth Air Glide 200, On DS404 Housings ............................. $2,000 Kenworth 8-Bag, On DS402 Housings ............................. $1,500 Freightliner Air, On DS404 Housings ............................................. $1,500 Freightliner Air, On RT40-145 Housings ............................. $1,250 Peterbilt Air Leaf, On SQ100 Housings ............................. $1,500 International Air, On SQ100 Housings ............................. $1,000 4-Spring Suspensions ....................... .......................................$500-$750

RTLO18718B ............... $3,750 Exch. RTL016913A ................ $3,500 Exch. RTLO16713A ............... $3,000 Exch. RTO16915 .................... $2,750 Exch. RTO14613 .................... $1,850 Exch. RTO12513 .................... $1,250 Exch. RTX14710 .................... $1,500 Exch. RTO14609 .................... $1,250 Exch. FRLO15410C ............... $2,500 Exch. RECONDITIONED UNITS AVAILABLE Clark, Spicer, Muncie, New Process, Allison ..................... P.O.R.

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1986 Ford F600, 370 Gas, 5-spd. #VG09.

2000 Volvo VNL, S60-500HP, RTLO16913A, DS404 on Airide, lift axle. #VG15

1999 GMC C6500, 366 Gas, 5-spd., Dump Box w/Outriggers. #VG10.

1983 International S1700, 9.0L Diesel, 5-spd. with 2-spd. Rear. #VG11.

(6) 1999 International AmTran's, T444E, Auto., 66 Pass., Approx. 100-120K Miles, $4,300 Ea.

1987 Mack Superliner, E6-350HP, RTO14615, CRD92/93, Hendrickson Ext. Leaf. #VG12.

2003 Freightliner ST120, S60-430HP (bad engine), MO15G10A-M15, RT40-145 on Airide. #VG38.

2003 Peterbilt 379, C15-475HP, RTLO18913A, DSP40 on Flex Air. #VG71.

2005 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, C15-625HP, RTLO20918A AS2, DSH40 on Flex Air. #VG75.

2012 International Prostar, Maxxforce 13-475HP, FRO16210C, MT40-14X (double lockers) on Airide. #VH21.

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

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2005 Kenworth W900, CAT C15 475 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.70 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 214” W.B.... $52,900

2008 Peterbilt 388, CAT C15 475 hp, 13-spd., Air Ride, 3.36 Ratio, 250” W.B. .........................$64,500

2004 Kenworth T800, Cummins ISX 400 hp, 10-spd., 3.58 Ratio, All Alum. Wheels, 184” W.B... $34,500

2004 Kenworth T800, CAT KCB C13 410 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.70 Ratio, 174” W.B. ...............$42,500

2003 Kenworth Tj800, Cummins ISX 400 hp, 10-spd., 8 Bag Air Ride, 184” W.B., Alum. Wheels .............. $42,500

2000 Kenworth T800, Detroit 12.7 450 hp, 10-spd., Air Glide Susp., 3.90 Ratio, 190” W.B. .......$24,900

2005 Peterbilt 379, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 3.75 Ratio, 248” W.B., All Alum. Wheels .......... $39,900

2004 Peterbilt 379, CAT C15 525 hp, 18-spd., Air Ride, 238” W.B., Alum. Wheels. ..................$39,900

2007 Peterbilt 379EXHD, CAT C15 475 hp, 13-spd., Air Trac Susp., All Alum. Wheels, 226” W.B...... $59,000

2000 Mack CH613, Mack 427 hp, 10-spd., Mack Susp., 3.86 Ratio, Alum. Wheels ...................$19,000

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2000 International DoubleKnuckle 45’ Working Height Manlift/Utility. DT466 & A/T. $16,900

‘95 Freightliner Tandem. M-11 Cummins & 10-Spd. $12,900

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‘04 International 4200 Box Truck. 24’ Bed. VT-365 & 6-Spd. $12,900

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2000 Western Star Transfer Truck. Includes Transfer Trailer & Dumping Pup 3406E CAT & 13-Spd. 425 h.p. $24,500

2006 Ford 4x4 F-550 Service Truck. Mounted Compressor & Lubricant Tanks. Powerstroke Diesel. $22,900

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2009 Ford E-350 15 Passenger Van. 5.4L V-8 & A/T. $15,900

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2006 Volvo VNL Tractor Flat Top Sleeper, Volvo Engine, FRO 15210C, Ready To Go.... ........................................................ $19,900

2006 Sterling 9500 Tractor CAT C-13 430 hp, FRO 15210C, Clean Ready To Go ... $26,900

2007 Freightliner Columbia Detroit 470 Hp, Ulta-Shift 410K Miles ...................... $34,900

2004 Ford F-350Xl Superduty With Vulcan Wrecker Challenger Body, Diesel,4X4, Ready To Go Prior Salvage Title ................ $10,900

2004 International 4300 DT-466, Auto With PTO, Hyd Brakes, 19.5 Tires Ready To Go. .. .......................................................... $9,950

1996 International 4700 S/A Dump Truck With Snow Blade Mount , DT-466, Auto ...... ........................................................ $11,900

1995 International 4900 Tandem 13’ Dump Truck With Side, Under And Frt Blades, Monroe Spreader Ready To Go....... $18,900

1990 Trail King 50 Ton Tandem Axle, Hyd Detachable Lowboy 22 Ft Well, 24’’ Heigth Ready To Go ................................... $19,900

2001 Dodge 4500 Ambulance With Aev Body, Cummins 6.7L Diesel, Auto, Air Ride 88,246 Miles ................................... $21,900

Nice Rebuilder 2007 Kenworth T-800 Day Cab Cummins Ism 370 Hp, Fuller 10 Spd, Air Ride Low Miles 167,493...................$26,900

2011 Wilson DWH 550B Spread Axle Hopper Bottom Grain Trailer Damaged Rt Side ........ ........................................................ $13,900

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

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1992 International 4900 Crew Cab, DT466 215 hp, Allison Auto., 31,000 GVWR, Altec D842A w/42’ Bucket Reach...................................... $9,000

Military M-920 Tri-Axle Tractor, All Wheel Drive, Cummins 400 hp, Auto. Trans., Hendrickson Susp., 45K Rear Mounted Drag Winch, 22 GPM Wet Kit ..............................................$20,500

(2) 1993 AM General M35A3 6x6, CAT 3116 170 hp, Allison Auto. Trans., Soft Top Over Cargo Bed, Tire Inflation System, Spare Tire ...............$12,500

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

1994 Ford L9000 w/Texoma TX245 Crane, 45’ Boom, Daul Controls, Outriggers, Diff Lock, Air Ride Driver and Pass Seat, Auto. Trans., CAT 3176, 175,000 Miles .......................$17,500

1996 Eager Beaver 35 Ton, Self Contained Hyd System, 23’ Well, 10 Outriggers & 4 D-Rings Per Side, 255/70R22.5 Tires .................$23,500

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

2006 Wade 45’ Steel Flat Bed, Spring Ride, Tandem Axle On Slider, Set Up For Piggy Back Fork Truck ...........$12,000

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

2003 Colombia Mfg 18’ pup trailer, gov’t owned like new never used, 96” wide, air ride, turn table front axle with lock, extendable tongue .......$16,000

1994 Monon Car Or Trailer Hauler, Set Up To Haul Campers, Trailers, Cars, Winch For Pulling Campers On With Ball Coupler ............................ $6,500

1996 Doonan Step Deck w/Loader & Scrap Bins, 49’x102”, Air Ride, Serco 7000 Loader w/Outriggers ....$17,000

HD Dual Steer Dolly, (2) Available, Self Contained Honda Power Unit, Dual Steering, Power Tower, Wireless Remote Control, 17.5 Alum. Wheels ... ........................................$65,000 ea.

2007 Ranco Anvil 34’ End Dump, Spring Susp., Front And Rear Fenders, Hi Lift Double Acting Gate ................ $35,000

2004 Ranco 34’ End Dump, Model ED26-34, High Lift Gate, Roll Back Tarp, Front & Rear Fenders, Front Ladder, Center Point Susp. ................$25,500

1993 Remtec M970 Stainless Steel 5000 Gal Tanker, 96” Wide X 30’ Long, 11:00 X 20 Tires, Self Priming Pump With Diesel Motor .................$18,000

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

2013 McLendon Tri Axle Rail Trailer, 47’, All Alum. Wheels, Front And Rear Lift Axles, 30K Axles, L.E.D. Lights, Empty Weight 11,440#.. ..................... .................................. $44,000 w/FET

1999 Teledyne Piggy Back Fork Truck, Model E2-3TRX w/SR2-25-9 Fork Attachement, Side Shift, 5,500# Cap., Hyd. Drive Wheels................... $8,000

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1999 Fontaine 48x96 Flatbed Trailer Spread Axle, Intrax Susp., Air scales, Alum. 24.5 piloted. Tires virgin 50% Frt. 75% Rear. Brakes 50%, 14 Sliding Winches, 2 Tool Boxes, Stk# 2012-2 ...... $9,900

2005 Peterbilt “Not actual picture”. 379L CAT C-15, RTLO18913A, DP40 @ 3:36. Service records available.................................. $44,900. 1999 Western “Actual picture”, 45x102, Keith Walking Floor, 3/16 pressure Seal Floor, Spring Susp., Barn Doors, Alum. wheels, LP 22.5 tires ................................................................. $24,900

2005 Doonan 51 x 102 Step Deck With Roll Top, 10 ft. Upper Deck, Wood deck, 17.5 Alum Wheels, Rear Axle Slider 62” Closed 122” Open, 13’6” OAH, 102 Inside, 4 Tool boxes, Container locks, Nose cone. Clean Owner Operated ........ ..............................................................$31,900

2000 International Eagle, CAT C-12, RTLO16913, Eaton 40-145 @ 3:58, 2205 Alum Wheels, Pro Sleeper. Service Records. Stk # 5 ................................................................. $18,900

New 2012 Reitnouer Aluminum 2012 Reitnouer Maxmiser 48x102 Flatbed Trailers, Available in 45’ to Alum. Flat Bed Trailer, Alum.Wheels, 53’ Flatbeds, Dropdecks, B-Trains, LP 22.5 Tires, 24 Winches ....... P.O.R. Multi-Axle Configurations ...........Call

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2012 Reitnouer Dropmiser 48x102 Alum. Drop Deck Trailer, Alum. Wheels LP 22.5 Tires, 24 Winches..... .................................................... P.O.R.

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Ofﬁce 541-826-2418 • Fax 541-826-1585

5758 Crater Lake Ave Central Point, OR 97502

1999 International 8100, 20 1988 International Eagle SBFA, 1999 Western 46X102 Curtain Flatbed w/Forklift. Cummins M11, Cummins 444 Under 19K On O/H. Van, Spread Axle, Air Susp., 22.5 RTX13710C, RT40-140 @ 3:90, RTE403 13 Spd., Dt 401 2 Sp. W-Beam Susp., Wheels, “Not Acutal Picture” ........ Susp. Mileage 419K, 2006 Moffit 5,000 24.5 Alum Wheels. 1969 Pierce 38’ ................................... $18,500 OBO Bottom Dump, 24.5 Steel Wheels, Lbs. All Terrain Lift Truck, 360 Hrs., Spring Single Point Susp ................ Very Clean, Stk# 2012-3. .......$23,500 .............................................$17,900 Medford Trailer Co. is a authorized dealer for Reitnouer Trailer. Reitouner offers a complete line of aluminum ﬂatbed and refuse trailers. We also deal in used trucks and trailers of all makes and models. Our other product lines include Roland Curtains, which offers a complete line of curtain side components, and a complete division dedicated to Upper Structures, and related components. We also buy equipment and consignments are welcome.

John Haight Inside Sales 541-944-5908

Ron Weathers Outside Sales 541-601-0635

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