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EDITOR’S PAGE .............................................. 4 Lack of supply is driving up used-truck prices
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Shrinking supply
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Th supply of low-mileage used trucks favored by retail buyers is evaporating fa t; as a result, prices are starting to climb significantly for the first time in y s—a trend that may continue for a while, according to Steve Clough, president & CEO of Arrow Truck Sales. “There’s a used-truck shortage coming and we think supply is going to be tight for three or four years,” he explained during a presentation at FTR Associates’ 2010 Transportation Conference The used-truck held in Indianapolis back in September. I got a chance to sit down with market is definitely Clough at FTR’s meeting and talk about what’s going on in the used-truck mara seller’s market ket in more detail. And from what he sees, those selling used trucks are going to be sitting pretty, while buyers are going to find it far tougher. Clough said the reason used-truck supply will tighten is pretty simple: Newtruck production dropped to record-low levels during the recession, and fleets that typically bought new trucks went into the used market to buy large groups of trucks—usually in lots of 100 power units or more. Those buying patterns rapidly worked off the large overhang of used equipment that built up during the recession, he said. He pointed out that new-truck production slipped from 133,000 units in 2008 to 95,000 units in 2009 and is expected to finish out 2010 at only around 110,000 units—not enough to restock the used-truck market significantly. In sum, it’s going to be a seller’s market for a while when it comes to used trucks, with good deals for buyers perhaps few and far between. We’ll see how it all plays out in the months ahead. AT
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Digital scale for the cost-conscious
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n the business of moving freight, it’s important to understand what we can control within our operations and recognize that over which we have no control. The wisdom of knowing the difference is what will help you point your efforts in the right direction to successfully manage your company. Small carriers and service providers have many challenges that must be dealt The E-Z Weigh is accurate to within 300 lbs. with on a day-to-day basis. The trucking industry does provide many opportuniwere ultimately able to develop a ties, and within these opportunities are simple and accurate digital unit.” those things we can control: The people Measurements are taken in pounds we hire or with whom we sign contracts, and kilograms, and the weather-tight the lanes or areas in which we operate, digital gauges are designed to withthe equipment we purchase, and with stand extreme temperatures and inwhom we choose to do business. clement weather to allow for exterior Trucking is also an industry filled with installation. things you cannot control or change. To “Our development of this scale is in keep the business up and running, there response to our customer’s requests are a multitude of regulations that must for a digital scale that is user-friendly be followed. Specific insurance must be and reliable, but still affordable,” said in place; customer time constraints must Andy Mount, vice president & chief be met to keep freight flowing into your engineer on the project. trucks; and maintenance requirements on www.rwls.com both tractors and trailers must be met to keep the trucks on the road. The important fact to take away from all this is there are simply things you can control and those that you can’t. But The tanks are made by an ISOwhat you can’t control, neither can your certified manufacturer that uses competitors. the same standard of thickness and grade of aluminum called for Tim Brady’s “Trucking Insights” column in OEM manufacturing, said the appears monthly, offercompany. ing helpful tips on how you Testing includes the same dropcan successfully navigate tested standards as OEM fuel tanks your business in today’s to ensure structural integrity. They economy. come available with filler necks in the right, left and center locations to Contact Tim Brady at offer a wide variety of options and are tbrady@writeuptheroad.com or call backed by a 24-month warranty. 731-749-8567. Join Brady www.trpparts.com at www.truckersu.com
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line of all-makes replacement fuel tanks for heavy-duty trucks is being introduced by Paccar Parts. The tanks are available in various capacities of 50 to 150 gals. and a variety of diameters. Marketed under the Paccar Parts TRP brand, these fuel tanks are available in 23-, 24.5-, 25- and 26-in. diameters and fit all major OEM truck models, including Freightliner, Navistar International, Mack, Sterling, Volvo and Western Star as well as Paccar’s own Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.
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o show how its tires can improve a vehicle’s fuel efficiency, Yokohama Tire Corp. has unveiled a new online calculator to measure fuel savings. “The calculator is specifically designed for fleet owners to see how much they can improve their bottom line by using our truck tires,� said John Cooney, director of sales, Commercial Div. “Fleet owners can easily see their annual fuel cost savings when comparing Yokohama tires, which include our Zenvironment line and the new 101ZL, against those of competitors.� The calculator shows the savings in three ways: annual fuel savings
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sers of Oracle Transportation Management 6.1 now have access to a number of ALK Technologies’ PCMiler solutions, thanks to a new integration. PCMiler|Streets, PCMiler|Rail and PCMiler|Worldwide are now available on Oracle’s system. The system provides planning, execution, financial settlement, visibility, and business process automation to shippers and third-party logistics providers. The program includes Oracle Fleet Management, which helps fleets administer their networks on a single platform, allowing for increased asset utilization, lower costs, and reduced environmental impact. www.alk.com/pcmiler/
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The next generation of trailer tracking
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ualcomm Inc. has unveiled Trailer Tracks 210 (TT210), which it calls the “next generation in trailer tracking,” as it offers “more memory and processing power, embedded solar power, Bluetooth, and a more compact design.” According to the company, the TT210 solution delivers timely information about load status and location of trailers with enhanced features that improve the return on investment for fleets incorporating trailer tracking into their operations. TT210 is slated for commercial availability in the first quarter of 2011. TT210 is the successor to the Trailer Tracks 200 (TT200) untethered trailer management solution. Both TT210 and TT200 leverage the same Trailer Tracks host environment, so customers using either or both platforms will benefit from future host development and are able to manage their trailer assets from a single web portal, Qualcomm noted. Qualcomm has also announced that StarTrak Systems will offer its ReeferTrak to Qualcomm custom-
TT210 offers more tracking power. ers. ReeferTrak is a solution for cold chain management. Carriers will have the ability to remotely control and proactively monitor and manage their reefer assets. The ReeferTrak system’s two-way logistical, monitoring and control capabilities can provide Qualcomm customers with the ability to monitor location, as well as control the critical conditions of their refrigerated trailers throughout the shipping process. Qualcomm said fleets can track and locate their reefer assets, monitor and control fuel consumption, and remotely control the reefer’s operation with capabilities such as start and stop, change set point, and initiate a defrost. www.qualcomm.com
DPF warranties now available
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provider of used-truck warranties says it is now offering an emissions component warranty for heavy-duty trucks and tractors that will cover diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and exhaust gas recirculating (EGR) valves. The emissions coverage from Pre-
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mium 2000+ is available for all Class 8 trucks and tractors. It is being sold separately as an option to existing aftermarket warranty programs, according to the company. Premium 2000+ has also introduced a towing option. www.premium2000trucks.com
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and McNally has published the 30th edition of its Motor Carrier Road Atlas, which it calls the best-selling trucker’s atlas in the United States. Each year, Rand McNally upgrades the book’s maps and content to keep drivers up-to-date on the road. This year’s edition includes: ◗ Revised state and province maps including updated mileages, additional suburb, town and small-city names, and better urban area representation. ◗ Updated highways showing the latest truck roadways as designated by the Surface Transportation Assistance Act. ◗ More city maps. ◗ A new map design that more accurately displays the curvature of the roads. www.randmcnally.com
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new driver alertness feature and an erratic driving behavior monitor are part of new offerings from safety solutions manufacturer Takata Electronics, a division of Takata Corp. Takata’s SafeTraK 3 product includes vehicle monitoring software that tracks time of day, number of alerts, and variability in driving performance. There is also an alert to indicate inadvertent lane departures and weaving within lanes. According to the company, monitoring can allow fleets to train drivers to stay in compliance with CSA 2010 safety rules. Distracted drivers, whether due to fatigue, cell phone usage, or other circumstances, will generally weave within a lane far more than a rested driver whose full attention is on the driving task, the company said. www.safetrak.takata.com
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ridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) has introduced a premium Bandag-brand B197 trailer tread design. The design is based on the Bridgestone R197 trailer radial tire introduced earlier this year. “We’re very excited about this debut,” said Chris Hoffman, manager, TBR & retread product marketing, BBTS. “It’s the first time BBTS has launched a Bridgestone new tire and Bandag companion retread. Many fleet customers tell us they are looking for a seamless choice of new tires and retread designs. The Bridgestone R197 new trailer tire and the Bandag B197 tread design simplify the choice.” The B197 tread, the company noted, is built for long life and includes a classic straight-rib tread design. It offers an 11/32 in. depth. The tire is available from Bandag dealers in sizes that fit most tire cas-
ings: 210, 220 and 230 mm. The patented Defense Groove design of the R197 creates uniform
pressure across the shoulder to minimize edge wear and cupping. www.bandag.com
New website makes ordering easier
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dvanced features of J.J. Keller’s new website make it easier to find and order products, as well as stay on top of breaking safety and regulatory news. The revamped site sorts information based on area of interest, features timely news articles, relevant resources, and key products for each area. Visitors can narrow their product search by type and compare products. In addition, the site allows visitors to create and manage an online account to streamline the ordering process. It also provides the company’s largest clients with customized buying experiences. www.jjkeller.com Circle 27 on reply card
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PeopleNet unveils new Tablet computer
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eopleNet has released the Tablet handheld computer and an updated version of its Fleet Manager web-based fleet management system. The Tablet uses the Windows 7 operating platform and can be locked into its onboard docking station or unlocked for portable applications. The new onboard computing platform is designed to capture critical vehicle and driver management information that can integrate with the back office. It combines traditional in-cab functionality such as navigation, vehicle management (engine diagnostics), eDriver Logs, in-cab training, driver email and messaging, and geofencing with portable options like a camera, barcode scanner, signature capture, and WiFi to speed up workflow, improve customer service and enable drivers to be more efficient. The handheld features a 7-in. screen and a rugged design for durability. The Tablet also comes with both soft and hard keyboard options.
The Tablet includes a rugged design for mobile workers. The Tablet does not replace the other PeopleNet platforms. It will be commercially available in the first quarter of 2011. PeopleNet also introduced the latest version of its Fleet Manager system. The new Fleet Manager is intended to be highly configurable to adapt to each user’s needs. It also provides more complete, customized data access utilizing a serviceoriented architecture (SOA) for flexible back-office data integration that helps management identify opportunities for lowering operating costs. www.peoplenetonline.com
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he CES Wireless mobi software package can be installed on any Windows-compatible device (mobile smartphone, XP, Vista, or Windows 7) and allows GPS tracking, job/text dispatch, and status tracking. The information is delivered back to the tracking software for the fleet manager’s use. Mobi is device-independent and does not require the use of a separate GPS tracking device in the
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vehicle; supports handheld terminals, PDAs, smart phones, laptops and vertical market devices; allows the user to continue to use existing software solutions; and does not require a second airtime plan. Mobi can also be fully integrated with third-party software systems, including transportation and servicespecific software packages. www.ceswireless.com
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ike fleets, truck drivers will be tracked by a variety of performance measures under the CSA 2010 program. A new white paper titled “CSA 2010: The Driver Impact” outlines the driver-measurement portion of the new federal safety screening system, offering clear descriptions of what statistics will be followed and how they will affect drivers’ records. The paper was authored by Open Road Drivers Plan, a program created by Multi Service to provide truck drivers with legal referral services. It addresses misconceptions about the driver portion of CSA, explaining violations and information maintained in each driver’s file and who will have access to that information. www.multiservice.com
Repair progams add photos
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ractor-Trailer.net .net and Medium-Truck. net, the online repair programs from Mitchell 1, have been updated with thousands of new engine component and connector photos. The photos were taken as part of an agreement with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), which uses the Mitchell 1 programs. “Because we utilize Mitchell 1’s online manuals in our training programs, the pictures taken during these visits supplement existing component photos and repair methods,” said Duane Kramer, UTI vice president of new campus operations and programs. “In addition to detailed diagrams and troubleshooting procedures, these images help technicians using Mitchell 1 programs correctly diagnose and repair vehicle problems.” Both sites are updated on a monthly basis. www.m1products.net
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ortland, ORbased PacWest Global has signed on to help promote and sell zzzBox, a new auxiliary power unit (APU) technology package developed to replace diesel-operated APU systems. The company said zzzBox connects di- The zzzBox attaches underneath a refrigeration unit. rectly to the reefer unit and taps available power, conThe unit can be attached to the verting it to AC power for the cab. underside of a reefer unit in less This then generates cab power with- than an hour. out heavy batteries or diesel fuel. PacWest said the solid-state de-
vice weighs 50 lbs. and requires no maintenance. This allows drivers to operate the vehicle’s air conditioning or heat, as well as other appliances such as laptops and charging systems for I-Pods and games. The zzzBox is considered a “green” product because it harnesses power from the reefer unit, which stays running in order to keep refrigerated items cold during transport, PacWest said. www.zzzbox.com
Double Coin steer tire receives SmartWay OK
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ouble Coin Holdings has received SmartWay verification on its FR605 steer-position tire. The FR605 is part of Double Coin’s fuel-efficient tire lineup, which consists of a series of tires including the FT105 trailer position tire verified by SmartWay in March, as well as the FD405 drive position tire verified in June. Double Coin said each tire was developed and is manufactured with advanced tread compounds and highly developed internal construction to provide lower rolling resistance and longer mileage. The FR605 features a five-rib tread design, extensive siping, and side shoulder decoupling grooves to further enhance even wear and traction. Currently, Double Coin said it is “actively working towards reducing the rolling-resistance values on all branded tires to meet potential future government regulations.” As a result, Double Coin said it plans to add additional products to the EPA Smartway list of verified technologies based on market demand and end-user requirements. All of the SmartWay-verified Double Coin tires will be on display at the ATA Management Conference show this month and at SEMA in November. www.doublecoin-us.com
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OTR tires designed for dump trucks
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wo new tires, both 1800R33 and 2400R35 designed for dump and feature an extra-dutrucks, have been rerable casing and a deep leased by Yokohama Tire flush tread. Both tires Corp. The over-the-road have steel cord belts tires offer unique bento guard against tread efits to fleets, the compunctures and “butpany said. tress” protection to pro“The unique tread and tect the sidewalls from sidewall designs help create snags and cuts. specialized tires for specific The RL42 features applications,” said Gary The RL42 is designed circumferential grooves Nash, Yokohama director- for longer hauls over to dissipate heat; a diOTR sales. “Yokohama is packed surfaces. rectional tread pattern the only OTR manufacturfor increased traction; er that builds tires to handle specific and deep, wide grooves to help exjobs.” pel mud and dirt. The tire’s zig-zag The RL42 is designed for trucks groove pattern improves traction that travel over hard-packed surfac- on surfaces commonly found at es and job sites where longer hauls job sites such as muddy and rocky are needed. The RB42 offers a tire conditions, and a large center block for soft and/or loose surfaces such increases resistance to cuts for enas mud, sand, gravel and rocks. hanced overall wear. The tires are available in sizes www.yokohamatire.com
Educational site launched
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obile computing systems maker PeopleNet is launching a new website aimed at providing a variety of educational resources to trucking firms so they can manage their operations more efficiently. The new Internet site offers case studies about how specific companies use different technologies to automate processes and minimize cost drivers; white papers about current topics impacting the industry such as safety, dashboards and reporting, and technology integration; archives
of the company’s online educational events; and information about new regulations, such as FMCSA’s CSA 2010 program and electric onboard recorder rules. “This new site fills a need created by a dearth of impartial educational information on websites of other technology providers for the industry,” said Brian McLaughlin, PeopleNet COO. “A smart market provides greater opportunity for all providers.” www.peoplenetonline.com
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GVAmerica has come out in support of the EPA proposal to streamline the process for certifying natural gas vehicle aftermarket conversions as “one of the most important steps government can take to expand the use of non-petroleum fuels.” The organization has supported the existing requirements, but contended that they are unduly restrictive when it comes to aftermarket conversions. “We commend EPA for recognizing that its regulations as currently written are not a good fit for aftermarket conversions,” said Jeff Clarke, general counsel and director of regulatory affairs for NGVAmerica, in an oral statement made during a hearing on the agency’s proposed rule changes. In supporting the proposed rule changes, Clarke made the following recommendations: ◗ Warranty. EPA should unequivocally state that converting a vehicle does not void the original manufacturer’s warranty. ◗ Certification fees. The EPA should allow aftermarket manufacturers to pay the certification fees at the end of each quarter or annually based on the total number of vehicles sold. ◗ Vehicles two years or older. The agency should specifically state that manufacturers can seek both a Certificate of Conformity for the new vehicle and approval for converting this vehicle after two years. ◗ Bench testing for heavy-duty vehicles. The requirement to use bench testing for heavy-duty vehicles is too restrictive and manufacturers should be able to use chassis testing that has been approved by EPA. This would help lower the costs of complying with the regulations. Legislation proposed last year is still waiting for action by Congress.
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series of new fleet management alerts have been added to the Telogis Fleet platform. The company said these offer maintenance managers even more visibility into critical items that include battery status, oil change, tire rotation, tune-up, overtemperature and PTO utilization. A variety of sensor data such as odometer, engine hours and battery voltage help generate the alerts. They can be configured as automated email alerts on any number of parameters. The Telogis Fleet maintenance module is completely customizable with vehicle-specific scheduling and maintenance activity logging and offers real-time reporting. The
O More in-depth reporting has been added to Telogis Fleet alerts. module monitors the actual number of hours an engine has been running since its last service, allowing for timely preventive maintenance if necessary. www.telogis.com
n Wednesday, Nov. 3, Eric Ice, FMCSA division administrator in Phoenix, will speak at the Dossier User Group annual meeting about the CSA 2010 initiative. The meeting will be held Nov. 2-4 at the Hilton El Conquistador resort in Tucson, AZ. Ice is responsible for compliance by all Interstate motor carriers and hazardous material shippers domiciled in Arizona, as well as Mexican carriers from Sonora and Sinaloa that enter the U.S. For information about the user group or for a registration form, contact Melissa Day at 800-525-5256, ext. 14, or email your request to dugmeetingregistration@ arsenault.com.
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A two-way street
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uying or selling used trucks has to be one of the toughest jobs in trucking. It is a complicated business, no matter where you stand, with far too many variables for most folks to deal with. So what makes a master used-truck salesperson and what makes a master customer? If you are both a used-truck seller and a buyer, you might want to take a look at both sides of the board. Unlike chess, this game correctly played always has two winners. For starters, used-truck salespeople have to be experts on a wide variety of equipment makes and models, and the inventory mix changes constantly. Since the equipment is used, age and vehicle condition are two more complicating factors, as are the specs for any given truck. It makes knowing the standard features and options for a new truck seem, well easy. “Used-truck salespeople have to know a lot more about a lot of things, more models, more specs,” says Ernie Bendele, vice president of used-truck sales for the Peterbilt dealership network, Rush Enterprises, and a veteran truck salesperson. “If you are selling used equipment, it is a matter of expertise and experience. For example, you have to be able to appraise a truck and see what you have to do to repair it and what that will cost [before you can accept a truck in trade or price a truck for resale].” “You have to work harder to demonstrate ROI with used equipment,” says Kevin Hollaway, used-truck manager for the CIT Group in Illinois, which handles Kenworth, Volvo
Being a good salesperson means knowing about many different makes and models. and Isuzu trucks at most of its six central Illinois locations. “You have to work harder to earn someone’s business. For instance, most used trucks are out of warranty, so you have to be familiar with the various warranty packages available. Used-truck purchases are not usually planned purchases. They tend to occur in a short amount of time for a particular reason, such as the growth of the business, a need for better fuel economy, a fleet or shipper asking the carrier to upgrade to meet equipment performance expectations, etc. You have to be prepared to respond to that.” Used-truck customers themselves add extra layers of complexity. They may not know what their truck purchase options are in terms of suitability for their application, desirable features or cost. Good used-truck salespeople have to uncover those
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parameters and qualify the potential buyer before even beginning to make recommendations. “A good salesperson has to be articulate, know the inventory on hand, know how to move someone to a like piece of equipment [if their first idea is not available or appropriate], be very knowledgeable, be a good listener and have a good memory, or take good notes,” says Hollaway. “You really have to be dedicated to the business because trucking is not a 40-hour-a-week job. People come back because they trust you. At CIT, we are known for doing the right thing, going the extra mile, earning the business, being fair. At the end of the day, a used truck is still a used truck and it has issues and creates issues. You gain more respect when you are honest and help people deal with those issues.”
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“A person buying a preowned truck does not want somebody else’s junk,” Bendele agrees. “He is probably buying used because he may not run many miles or because he can’t afford the payments on a new truck, but he still needs something dependable that will get the job done. “People like me who have been in the business for a long time have a good repeat customer base. We’ve built up relationships and trust. People come back to a salesperson because they feel comfortable doing business with them,” he continues. “They like to work with someone who has gone out of his way to earn the business. “Used-truck customers are looking for someone who knows the product, is clearly working for the customer, understands his wants and needs, and understands and can help with financing,” Bendele says. “Truckers always have hard times— and these have been especially hard times. Some customers need a little guidance and they appreciate it.” Becoming a master used-truck salesperson takes time, so it is no wonder that many businesses have some sort of sales training program to try to give their salespeople a head start. Sixty-year-old Arrow Truck Sales Inc., for example, knows a lot about the used-truck business. In recent years, the company has been working to teach all its sales specialists how to do a professional, consultative job selling used equipment through its Master Sales Specialist competition. This summer, Arrow held the final round of its VNL Master Sales Specialist competition at its headquarters in Kansas City. Judges evaluated each finalist’s 15-min.
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“walk-around” presentation of the features, advantages and benefits of a used Volvo VNL 780. Solid product knowledge, a professional and smooth presentation, and the ability to involve and engage the customer are key elements of the competition. For the Arrow sales specialists, this means being able to discuss a vehicle’s safety features; aerodynamic benefits; engine, transmission and drivetrain; serviceability; and comfort and convenience features as well as Arrow’s ready-to-work vehicle refurbishing and warranty programs. Like the company’s involvement in the creation of the Used Truck Assn. (which now numbers some 800 members), the Master Sales Specialist competition is all about professionalism and focusing on the customer. “For Arrow to be successful, we have to have customers and they have to be successful customers,” says company president & CEO Steve Clough.
Being a master used-truck customer is also a skill all its own, and used-truck salespeople are the first to acknowledge and value it. “We always appreciate it when a good buyer comes in,” says Bendele. “A good used-truck buyer has a stable business, an operating plan and access to the credit he needs. “Good buyers also know what they are doing and why. They are looking for a truck that is good and sound,” he adds. “They are often interested in a warranty, too, because they want that support when the truck is out there on the road.” “Good used-truck customers have solid business sense,” says Hollaway. “They are ‘hands-on’ in every way. They trust us and know that we want them to be successful. Selling used trucks is not a one-way street. It takes mutual respect. You have to regard one another as valued business partners.” —WENDY LEAVITT
Customers will want to work with salespeople whom they trust.
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Onboard recorder adds to vehicle safety
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new black box data recording system has been added to the product line of T3 Motion. The MotionTrak 300 Series can capture video footage, GPS location, vehicle speed and g-force shocks in the moments immediately before and after an accident. GPS capability is integrated with Google Maps to track precise location. The system’s small cameras can be mounted discreetly to record video footage from any viewpoint. Software enables the user to see video footage from the vehicle’s perspective, overhead Google Earth location display, and numeric as well as graphical data on a single screen. The video footage can be searched frame by frame for detailed analysis.
The MotionTrak 300 can assist fleets in a number of different ways. PC-based viewing software and data sharing make export quick and easy. It can also help fleets optimize routes, encourage safe and efficient driving habits, assist in accident investigation, decrease fuel consumption, and even reduce insurance costs, the company said. www.t3motion.com
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elmar, part of Cengage Learning, has added an online course entitled Fuels, Emissions and Exhaust. A web-based course will also be offered at a later date. It is part of Delmar’s Professional Automotive Technician Training series, which also includes the Professional Truck Technician Training Series. Courses in the series are designed to follow both the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation and Automotive Service Excellence content guidelines. The Fuels, Emissions and Exhaust course covers a wide variety of topics, beginning with safe work practices and advancing to more complex top-
ics such as fuel pumps and line service, alternative fuel systems, fuelinjection systems, emissions system diagnostics and Level Two onboard diagnostics (OBD II). Technicians receive 8½ hrs. of instruction which can be completed at their own pace. Each section includes a series of review questions. At the conclusion of all sections, a comprehensive exam is conducted and those who achieve a score of 80% or better will receive a printable certificate of completion. The Professional Automotive Technician Training Series combines theory, diagnosis and repair information. www.cengage.com/delmar
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sed-truck sales are up 60% year over year at Arrow Truck Sales, according to an announcement made, appropriately, on the company’s 60th anniversary. Credit applications are also up some 27%, while delinquencies are down. Inventory is also decreasing, Arrow’s president and CEO Steve Clough said during the anniversary celebration at the company’s Kansas City, MO, headquarters. “We are getting close to ‘normalized’ levels,” he said. Used trucks are at historically low values, according to Clough. In fact, they are lower now than they were in 2002. Back then, a model-year 1999 Class 8 truck with a medium-sized sleeper sold for about $35,000. In 2009, a model-year 2006 Class 8 truck with a medium-sized sleeper was retailing at about $30,000. Sales will continue to improve, “barring any catastrophe,” he said, and inventory will continue to decline. Clough noted that the inventory of used trucks three to four years from now will be “very low” because of the dramatically reduced build rate for new trucks during the recession. New-truck buyers usually like to trade in trucks on a three- to four-year cycle, he said, but since so few trucks were built and purchased in the last three years, there won’t be many to trade. Exports also took a lot of used equipment out of the domestic market, explained Clough, especially in 2007, but exports are now down substantially, and 2007 model-year trucks with particulate filters won’t last long in many of the export markets without modification. “We try to discipline ourselves not to sell trucks where there is no infrastructure to support and service a particular vehicle,” said Russ Tedder, senior vice president, truck remarketing for Arrow. —WENDY LEAVITT
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as finally dawned on me that there are no limits to man stupidity, which means there is a bright future the legal profession. For example, consider the foling warning found on a chainsaw: “Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand.” Is it there because a lawyer thought some idiot would actually try to stop the blade of a chainsaw, or is it there because someone actually lost a hand? love to use Proper training on Lawyers the words “failure warn” because wheel assembly to it’s impossible to asanyone has a remains vital sume reasonable sense of intelligence. For this reason alone, I believe tires and wheels are accidents waiting to happen. The incredible amount of pressure inside an inflated truck tire is more than enough to cause a serious or fatal injury in the event of a rupture, while the combined weight of a loose assembly on the highway will devastate anything in its path. Our federal government recognized the risks decades ago and passed a law (29 CFR 1910.177) under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to protect employees and motorists from these dangers. While that legislation has been in place since the late 1970s, it still amazes me that professional tire and transportation people have no idea it even exists. Perhaps the most troubling aspect of the risks associated with truck tires and wheels is the fact that most of the “experts” tasked with the maintenance and service of the assemblies are not qualified because they have never been trained. There are basic steps that must be followed every time a tire or wheel is serviced, so the lack of proper training is prime real estate for a plaintiff ’s attorney
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trying to build a negligence case around the failure to perform a recognized part of the process. Likewise, it’s ultimately the responsibility of the driver to ensure the vehicle is safe to operate, yet few of them know the difference between a torque wrench and a breaker bar. I’ve watched countless companies get dragged into lawsuits that had nothing to do with their failure to do anything. The fact that they were remotely associated with the events leading up to the accident was sufficient to name them as an additional defendant. And once they are under that microscope, every detail of the operation is scrutinized. If a wheel becomes loose and damages property or causes personal injury, the company that owns the vehicle must be prepared to defend the installation and maintenance practices for that assembly as well as remaining assemblies. And when outside vendors are responsible for that type of work, each of them can be put under the microscope as well. Accidents happen, so every measure put in place to prevent accidents must be communicated to everyone in order for those measures to be followed. If one maintenance facility or vendor is taking shortcuts or failing to follow the recommended service or maintenance practices, then the entire organization is exposed. If one driver looks the other way when a technician grossly overtorques the lug nuts and fails to notify the appropriate person to have it corrected, the entire organization is exposed. If one retreader allows a marginal casing to slip through production, the entire organization is exposed. Once you are under oath to tell the whole truth, you will always be asked what you did to prevent the accident. If the answer is “nothing,” then get out the checkbook. AT
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Automatic tire inflation
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Sa nd cost-conscious fleets have always kept a w ye on tires, but with the advent of CSA 2010, F going to be doing the same. It is no surprise, t that more fleets than ever are considering automatic tire inflation systems to help them measure up to the CSA Maintenance BASIC, with its high-penalty emphasis on tire safety. “When it comes to CSA, we are here to help,” says Al Cohn, director of new market development and engineering support for Pressure Systems International (PSI), which provides the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS). “Fleets are penalized under CSA for flat, underinflated and damaged tires. “The payback can be less than one year,” says Cohn. “Fleets will immediately see a significant reduction in roadside, tire-related service calls, for instance. That is the biggest benefit that shows up right away.” Meritor’s Tire Inflation System by PSI is available with ThermAlert, a system designed to detect when air is escaping from the axle’s thermal plug and out through the hubcap tee vent, which occurs if a wheel end is operating at an abnormally high temperature. The MTIS indicator light comes on to alert drivers to find a safe place to bring the tractor and trailer to a stop.
Systems will help with CSA compliance
AUTOMATIC AIR ADJUSTMENT Hendrickson International recently introduced a new feature to TireMaax, its tire inflation system. The TireMaax Pro, which will be available in the first quarter of 2011, is designed to automatically inflate and deflate tires as needed using air from the trailer’s air reservoir. The ability to deflate tires is important, according to Matt Wilson, controls business unit manager for Hendrickson. “Being able to deflate tires enables the TireMaax Pro to respond to ambient air temperature changes, which can increase or decrease tire pressure,” he says. “It also allows you to balance tire pressures across all tire locations to reduce scrubbing and improve wear.” Wilson says that Hendrickson also recently made the decision to discontinue the TireMaax EC in favor of the mechanically controlled TireMaax CP. “The TireMaax CP is very popular with fleets,” he says. “It is simple to operate
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and easy to maintain, particularly on trailers.” The Spicer Tire Pressure Control System from Dana Corp. is designed to operate in two modes (loaded and unloaded), and in three terrain settings (highway, offhighway and emergency). According to the company, the combination provides six pressure settings to help fleets operate effectively across a wide variety of conditions. In May of this year, FleetAir acquired the PressureGuard system from Bearing Technologies. Jeff Therber, co-owner of FleetAir with industry pioneer Clyde Stech, says the company has developed and tested a tire inflation system for drive axles. “We have the technology tested and ready to work,” says Therber. “We are just determining how to best bring it to market. We are also about to begin installing a tire deflation option for the PressureGuard system.” The inflation system from Airgo Systems uses the most cubic feet of air volume in the tire inflation industry, according to the company, which means that it can put more air into a tire to accommodate for larger air leaks.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THESE WEB SITES: AIRGO SYSTEMS www.tireinflation.com
FLEETAIR www.fleet-air.com
ARVINMERITOR INC. www.arvinmeritor.com
HENDRICKSON INTERNATIONAL CORP. www.hendrickson-intl.com
DANA CORP. www.roadranger.com
PRESSURE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL (PSI) www.psi-atis.com
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State of mind
Avoiding problems with CSA 2010 requires changing your thought process on maintenance, training programs
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eing a business owner in the trucking industry takes a particular mind-set that’s different from most other small-business operators. One of the biggest challenges facing owners in this industry is the large number of regulations. And now with CSA 2010 coming online in the next couple of months, it is going to be much more difficult to run on the darker side of that ‘regulation gray line’ we all tend to push up against. This probably will result in you operating your business differently than you have before. Instead of thinking of ways to skate around the regulations and constraints to avoid detection, you now need to understand how these regulations and constraints can work in your favor. According to the FMCSA CSA 2010 website, “CSA 2010 re-engineers the existing enforcement and
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compliance business process to provide a better view into how well large commercial motor vehicle (CMV) carriers and drivers are complying with safety rules, and to intervene earlier with those who are not.”
WHAT’S INVOLVED? This new CSA 2010 operational model has three major components: ◗ Measurement: CSA 2010 measures safety performance in new ways, using inspection and crash results to identify carriers whose behaviors could reasonably be assumed will increase crash liklihood. ◗ Evaluation: CSA 2010 helps FMCSA and its state partners correct high-risk behavior by con-
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tacting more carriers and drivers. Interventions are tailored to their specific safety problem, as well as a new safety fitness determination methodology. ◗ Intervention: CSA 2010 covers the full spectrum of safety issues— from how data is collected, evaluated, and shared to how enforcement officials can intervene most effectively and efficiently to improve safety on our roads. This new enforcement system will make it much more difficult for a carrier or any of its drivers to slip through this new safety net. Both carriers and drivers must now be more aware of each aspect of their operation covered under CSA 2010. Let’s look at the positive side of CSA 2010. The main focus of this program is to go after the worst offenders. If you run compliant and within the boundaries established
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by the measurement and evaluation components of the operational model, you will avoid the intervention component.
find a single, designated truck repair facility that handles all your inspections, maintenance and repairs. If a truck requires OTR maintenance or repairs, approval and coordination of those repairs should be handled by your company’s designated shop. Each truck should be DOTinspected at least once a month; any deficiencies should be repaired promptly. All inspection, maintenance and repair records should be kept at
you need to think about is installing a comprehensive truck driver training and monitoring system. Probably the most important component of this system is making sure PREPARE INTERNAL MEASURES any load dispatched to a trucker can With a bit of effort and coordinabe completed within that driver’s tion by all departments within your available hours of service—without trucking company, you will be able exception. To help facilitate this to stay away from intervention. The throughout your company, create a two main activities that will benefit continuing safety education (CSE) your carrier the most are an active program that documents each drivvehicle inspection, maintenance and er’s comprehension of the inforrepair program, and a continumation and provides proof of ing safety education program. completion for each course. The statement I made in The biggest challenge is to “Driven 4 Profits,” a book I design this CSE program so wrote almost a decade ago, still that your truckers will parholds true today: “These maticipate and retain the inforchines [your trucks], like all mation—and then apply what machines, have maintenance they learn in their day-to-day requirements that will not be operations. Every employee— denied. If they are ignored, from the owner/CEO right there will be a significant price down to the receptionist— to pay for that arrogance.” And should participate in the trainit’s not just the expense of an ing. This keeps everyone on on-the-road breakdown, but the same page, i.e., focused on the very real likelihood of an Keeping your trucks properly maintained keeps them safety, and your drivers won’t out-of-service violation or ‘fix- on the road and helps prevent CSA violations. feel they are doing this alone. it ticket’ that will increase your Trucking is going through BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safe- the designated shop along with du- some of its toughest times economity Improvement Categories) score. plicate records in the vehicle safety cally since the Great Depression. It’s The BASIC score is what FMCSA is file in your office, as required by the also morphing into a different type using to measure carriers. It is made DOT. By doing this, you will reduce of regulatory environment, where up of seven categories: unsafe driv- the chance of a DOT roadside in- safety monitoring and tracking of ing, fatigued driving, driver fitness, spection. It should also be noted that both truck and driver is becomcontrolled substances/alcohol, ve- every non-violation inspection helps ing the focus. If carriers and others hicle maintenance, cargo-related, reduce your overall BASIC score. who service trucking don’t evolve and crash indicator. Additionally, by maintaining a with these changes and develop a The best part of a comprehensive continuing and consistent partner- different mind-set, they will find vehicle inspection, maintenance ship with the designated shop, you’ll themselves sitting on the side of the and repair program is the money have greater control over your repair highway. AT you will save and the tremendous and maintenance costs. reduction in both fix-it tickets and out-of-service violations, thus keep- START DRIVER TRAINING Contact Tim Brady at ing you off the intervention radar. While coordinating with your tbrady@writeuptheroad.com Your inspection and maintenance safety, sales, operations and human or call 731-749-8567. Join Brady schedule needs to be monitored very resources departments to ensure ev- in the Trucking Business Community closely. My recommendation is to erything is in order, the second area at www.truckersu.com.
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Losing weight
Switching to lighter vehicle components has its advantages BY BRIAN STRAIGHT, MANAGING EDITOR
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o more and do it more efficiently. That has become a major goal of truckers across the country in the last few years, particularly for smaller operators trying to weather the recession. The first part of that statement, do more, is as simple as it sounds. Truckers have been looking for ways to make their trucks more productive. As for efficiency? That could take you down a number of roads, from better routing to improved fuel economy. To accomplish either task, though, takes a concerted effort to find the right answers and execute a plan. For many fleets, some of those answers are the result of taking weight out of their trucks. Sounds simple, right? It is if you are buying a new truck. Spec’ing the right components at the time of purchase can make a big difference. A lighter truck means more payload capacity and a better mpg figure. If you run 1,000 trucks, a 0.1 mpg improvement can add up to big bucks over the course of the year.
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If you’re a small fleet operation, or even an owner-operator with just a single truck, that dabbles only in the used-truck market, modern technology may be a few years away for you. But what if you need more payload capacity now? Or want better fuel mileage and can’t afford to purchase a new truck? The answer, it seems, depends on who you speak with. “It depends strictly on the financial payback,” says Bryan Martin, president of Joplin, MO-based 4 State Trucks. “[For long haul] I’m going to say it’s maybe not worth it.” 4 State, which is home to the Chrome Shop Mafia, perhaps best known for its participation in the popular show “Trick My Truck,”
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specializes in aftermarket add-ons. Martin pointed out that truckers could see 500 lbs. or more of weight savings under some scenarios, but that the benefits are limited unless you get paid to haul bulk commodities, such as those in dump or liquid product applications. Because most tractor-trailers cube out before they weigh out, any benefits due to weight savings generally apply only to mpg. And if you own only a few trucks, that savings might not provide enough return on investment to install lighter-weight components. “Just by weight savings, I’d say fuel gains are minimal,” Martin says. “Now, if you switch to widebase tires, there is a dual benefit of the weight savings and improved fuel efficiency. “I get a lot of people who wish their trucks were lighter, but what we get at 4 State Trucks is a lot of conversation,” he adds. “If you want the [bigger] sleepers, you’re going to have to deal with the extra 500 or so lbs.” Martin advises truckers to start simple: clean out their trucks. “The biggest weight savings I see is to just clean that doggone thing out,” he says. Look for items not needed in the truck like extra tool boxes, and “ask yourself, do I really need this? That can save you 200 or 300 lbs.,” Martin says.
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For those operators who want to cut the weight on their vehicles, there are some options out there. “Going to wide-base super single wheels ... that’s probably the best bang for the buck,” Martin says. Wide-base wheels and tires could potentially save a tractor-trailer unit over 1,000 lbs., according to Kevin Lowery, director of corporate communications for Alcoa and a member of the communications committee of the Aluminum Assn.’s Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG). “The biggest opportunity is on the wheel front,” Lowery says. “Converting from steel to aluminum wheels can result in a significant amount of weight savings.” Lowery estimates that you could save between 600 and 1,200 lbs. on a tractor by switching to aluminum wheels as compared to steel options. That savings can grow if dual assemblies are converted to wide-base wheels.
ADVANTAGES OF ALUMINUM
The LvL One aluminum wheel from Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products can save up to 650 lbs. over a tractor-trailer with steel wheels, the company says. The LvL One is 2 lbs. lighter than Alcoa’s previous aluminum offering, proving that even aluminum can get lighter. Each wheel is 30 lbs. lighter than a typical 24.5x8.25-in. steel wheel and still boasts a 7,850-lb. rating. Alcoa also offers an online calculator to show the fuel savings and/or payload increase available with its aluminum wheel options. The CalcuLighter allows for the input of variables, including fleet size, to calculate the savings of converting wheels to aluminum. It will also provide a return-on-investment calculation, Lowery says. Accuride Corp. offers aluminum options under its Duplex line. Forged from a single piece of alumi-
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cover story num, the lighter weight offers the chance for increased payload and fuel savings, the company says. Aluminum wheels also offer additional benefits, including lower maintenance and operating costs. Duplex wheels offer load ratings up to 12,300 lbs. and are available for steer, drive, and trailer axles in widths of 12.25 or 13 in. For those truckers who wish to switch to wide-base tires, aluminum wheels can cost you. To combat that higher cost, Hayes Lemmerz offers a wide-base steel wheel for tubeless dual replacement applications that it says is less expensive than aluminum models, yet offers a 166 lb. per axle savings over competitive steel wheels.
A COMPLETE PACKAGE
Lowery says that converting to aluminum wheels offers benefits regardless of the product being hauled. “It doesn’t matter what you are hauling,” he says. “It matters what you haul and how much you traditionally weigh. It’s very beneficial to everybody.” If the decision is made to switch to a wide-base wheel, then there is also savings gained in the use of a wide base tire Michelin Americas
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meet the criteria. Michelin’s X One line of widebase tires can save a tractor-trailer close to 1,400 lbs. when combined with aluminum wheels, according to the company. When switching from a truck with aluminum wheels and dual tires, the saving is as much as 716 lbs. That grows to 1,346 lbs. when a tractor-trailer unit is switching from dual tires on steel wheels to X One tires on aluminum wheels, according to Michelin. The company also claims a fuel savings and provides an online calculator to estimate the savings according to individual truck(s) specs. BBTS offers its Greatec M825 wide-base drive radial and the Greatec R125 wide-base trailer radial. Chris Hoffman, manager-TBR & retread product marketing, says the company’s M825 wide-base tires weigh less than the dual assemblies they replace. “These fleets may be able to convert weight saved into extra revenueproducing payload,” he says. “We recommend fleets also consider switching to Greatec R125 widebase trailer radials for all-around weight-saving advantages.” Beyond tires and wheels, weight gains can be seen in other areas
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In addition to improving fuel efficiency, using wide-base tires can reduce weight. area where aluminum replacement parts can be used. Anytime a component needs to be replaced, it is advisable to look for a lighter weight alternative. Hoods, bumpers, trailer doors, lift axles, and suspensions are all areas where lighter-weight components are available.
HOOKING UP TO WEIGHT LOSS
Fifth wheels are another area where savings can be had. For example, Fontaine Fifth Wheel claims its Ultra LT is the lightest slider system on the market today. The company says the system weighs within 3 lbs. of competitive aluminum models while offering the strength of steel. With a 50,000-lb. vertical load and 150,000-lb. drawbar pull rating, the fifth wheel is said to offer 100 lbs. or more of savings over competitive products. SAF-Holland is also expanding into aluminum fifth wheels. “Time used to be that fleets weren’t interested in saving weight unless it totaled 100 lbs. or more,” explains Mike Ginocchio, vice presidentproduct planning for fifth wheels. “Now, even savings of fewer than 100 lbs. are a big deal, especially in light of the weight increases due to
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cover story the addition of emissions con technology.” According to SAF-Hollan saving just 75 or 100 lbs. can translate into an extra 16 gals. of liquid a tanker can carry per trip. “Over [the course of] a year, you could make one extra delivery per tanker with just that weight savings—and that revenue adds up,” says Ginocchio.
ance costs, improved durability nd higher resale value.
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IRON SUPPLEMENT
Jost International has chosen another path to savings. Using iron top plate, Jost has been able to slice 40 lbs. off its fifth wheels. And that’s just the beginning. “You also have to remember that the top plate of the fifth wheel is only half the equation; there’s the slider assembly, mounting brackets, etc.,” Rich Carroll, vice presidentsales and marketing, says. “You can save up to 100 lbs. by making design changes to the component assemblies around the fifth wheel if you look at the big picture.” If you have a slider system, 4 State’s Martin suggests considering a switch. “If you have a slider, you can go to one that is either fixed or a shorter slide.” Many people believe that shifting to a smaller fuel tank, particularly if you run shorter routes yet purchased a truck that was previously used in over-the-road applications, is a good option. That smaller tank might seem like a savings, but Martin says to beware of that. “Even smaller fuel tanks may not be worth it because you want to take advantage of cheap fuels,” he says, adding that shorting your truck several gallons of fuel at a lower price might eventually offset any savings as you “replace” those gallons at a higher price elsewhere. Going lighter, of course, offers the opportunity for more payload. But
Switching to aluminum wheels can add up to big weight savings for fleets. it also improves the fuel efficiency of the vehicle, and that is why many companies today are considering lighter-weight components. The increasing use of highstrength aluminum has seen 30 consecutive years of growth in commercial vehicles worldwide, ATG reports. The organization says aluminum has many other benefits besides allowing for more payload capacity. Among those are improved fuel economy, reduced emissions associated with greenhouse gases, lower mainte-
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For every ton of aluminum added to a fleet, there is the potential to save 37 tons of CO2 over the life of the vehicle, ATG claims; however, few small operators are adding a ton of aluminum. Fortunately, the benefits come with ach pound that replaces a steel omponent on the truck. According o ATG, 18 lbs. of CO2 is saved for ach pound of aluminum used. If a fleet is able to reduce the weight of Class 8 tractor-trailers by one ton, ATG says it will see an annual fuel savings of 588 gals. For every 4 lbs. in weight reduction, ATG says the fleet could see a 2-3% reduction in fuel consumption. Whether it’s tires or wheels, fifth wheels or bumpers, there is weight to be saved. That much is clear. What is not so clear is whether you should embark on this path. Many companies now offer online calculators to help in making the final decision. In the end, though, only the individual knows whether the cost is worth it. AT
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Building variety A county fleet includes everything from golf carts to front loaders
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L mos County is the smallest co y far in New Mexico, coverin 109 sq. mi. But it’s a mountainous region known for its physical beauty and home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which makes it a growing community with fairly high density for the West. It’s been named to a number of “Best Places to Live” lists, and according to the 2000 U.S. Census has one of the largest number of PhDs per capita and the fourth highest median household income in the country. And that means it has a large, active municipal fleet operation providing the kinds of services such a high-profile community requires. When you manage a municipal fleet, you find yourself responsible for lawn mowers and front loaders and everything in between that moves on wheels and has a motor. With a fleet of 540 vehicles, that’s a perfect description of the Los Alamos County municipal operation. “We provide preventive maintenance, repairs, towing, fueling and acquisition services for a very diverse fleet,” says Marina Wells, the fleet division manager. Besides lawn mowers and golf carts, the county operation provides trucks for refuse collection, landfill operations, road repairs, parks maintenance, utility
service and emergency response. While the golf carts have their own dedicated shop and maintenance technician, everything else is handled by eight technicians at the county’s central shop facility. “Our technicians are pretty skilled,” says Wells. “They put their hands on just about any kind of vehicle you can think of.” A NEW CHALLENGE One of the more unusual “things” the techs will need to accommodate is the state’s first hydraulic diesel hybrid refuse truck, which just went into residential service in September. A Peterbilt Model 320 Hybrid with an Eaton HLA system and side loader body, it captures braking energy as compressed hydraulic fluid and uses that stored energy for launch assist and acceleration, making it perfect for stop-and-go applications. “We just put it into service, so we’re really in a training and testing phase, but the driver feedback is good and it’s been running smoothly with no issues,” says Wells. “If it goes well, we’re planning on ordering two more—one more side loader and a front loader.” Fortunately, the county has little trouble recruiting capable, qualified
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techs, both from other local entities and the private sector. “Our pay is significantly better than most,” says Wells, who herself has an impressive history in fleet management. “Right out of college, I went to work at the [Los Alamos National] Labs, where they assigned me to rebuild their fleet operation,” she says. Five years later, the lab fleet was recognized by the Dept. of Energy for its excellence. Wells then moved to New Mexico’s Dept. of Transportation, where she was responsible for analyzing management data for 5,000 vehicles before taking her current job. From a management standpoint, Wells is focused on implementation of a fleet management software system. Fleet Focus, a web-based hosted system from Asset Works, captures real-time shop labor as well as tracking maintenance and repairs. “We charge back our municipal ‘customers’ and we want to be sure they’re getting full value for the services billed,” says Wells. “As a supervisor, now I can monitor productivity and repair status in real-time from my computer. In the near future, we’ll open that monitoring to our customers as well, so they can check on the status of repairs and vehicle availability.”
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1999 Peerless 48' Live Floor, Air Ride, Liftable #3 Axle, Air Scales, Cable Pull Tarp, Hallco Floor, Short 5'8" Sides, 11R24.5 on Steel Wheels.
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6CTA 8.3L, Low Miles......................$5,000 M-11 Celect, 1855 CPL..................$5,000 470 V8 185hp.................................$3,500 ISM can go 400hp...........................$6,500 ISB 2571 CPL...................................$CALL ISB 275hp........................................$5,000 N-14 Celect Plus..............................$CALL Cummins L-10...................................$CALL Cummins N-14, 370hp.....................$CALL Cummins N14, 350hp.....................$4,750 Cummins N14, Celect 330hp Elec...$4,500
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RTO14613 ............................. $1,500 RTO12513 ................................ $500 RTO14609B........................... $1,500
1998 Peterbilt 378, S-60 500 hp, RTLO16610B, DS404 On Low Air, Wet Kit. Rebuildable
1999 Freightliner Classic XL, 600 hp CAT 3406E, 20918 Trans., RSP40 Rears, 2.93 Ratio, Freightliner Air Ride.
1997 Peterbilt 379 Ext. Hood, CAT 3406E, RTX15715 Trans., DS402 Rears, 3.70 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, American Classic Int., Easy Fix. Selling Complete
RT11609................................... $500 RT14609 ................................ $1,000 RTO/RT15715 ....................... $2,200 RTX14609, B/R ..................... $1,500 RTLO16913A ......................... $3,500 RTLO14713A ......................... $3,000 RTLO18918B......................... $4,000
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1997 Freightliner Classic XL, CAT 3406E, RTLO16713A, RT40-145 Rears, 3.58 Ratio, Air Liner Susp. Running Truck
2001 Western Star, C-15 CAT (Bad Motor), RTLO18913, Rockwell Rears on Hendrickson Air Ride.
Peterbilt Air Leaf Leaf.................. $3,000 SQ100 Freightliner Spring, 3.70 ..... .............................................. $2,000 SQ100/DS381 Drop In, 3.55, 3.70, 3.90, 3.42.......Frt. $850 Rears $650 RT40-145 On AirTrac, ABS ............ .............................................. $4,000
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1986 GMC 7000, 366 GM Gas, Auto., Alplundh LR-45 Bucket/Utility, Bucket Cap. 350 lbs., Spring Susp., 166” W.B., Stk. #A2459........ $4,500
1994 Ford CF8000, 7.8L Brazilian 210 hp, 4.33 Ratio, A/C, P/S, 215,003 Miles, Stk. #A2431 ........ ............................ $5,500
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1985 Peterbilt 359, CAT 3406B 400 hp, 13-spd., Eng. Brake, 63” Flat Top Slpr., Air Trac Susp., 3.90 Ratio, 250” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #C4456 ............ $15,900
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Complete Wet Kits Available!!! WE SHIP ANYWHERE! 2006 Sterling LT7500, C-9 CAT, 17,000 Original Miles, 9-spd., 20K Steer Axle, 40K Rears, Lift Axle, Altec AC26-103B 26 Ton Crane, 157’ Sheave Ht., 113’ 4 Sec Hyd. Boom, Outriggers, 44’ Telescopic Swing Away JIB, Heel Winch, Hook Block, Headache Ball, 5 Hyd. Outriggers, Dual Controls ...$124,500
1999 International Paystar Quad Axle Dump, M11 370 hp, 10-spd., 16K Steer Axle, Hendrickson 40K Rears, 17’ Alum. Dump Box .............................$35,000
1999 International 2674 Lube Truck, 120,000 Miles, 8LL, Air Ride, 22’ Body, 1,750 Gal. Diesel Tank, 220 Gal. EVAC Tank, 2 Cyl. Air Comp. w/Hoses & Hose Reels .....................................$60,000
Air Shift PTO...................................................................$397.50 Direct Mount Air Shift C-102 Dump Pump ....................$375.00 50 Gallon Alum. Side Mount Tank .................................$450.00
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1999 International 4900 Tri-Axle w/17’ Steel Box, DT530, 298,000 Miles, 10-spd., 4.78 Ratio ...............$23,000
1997 Volvo Auto Car Cab/Chassis, 12.1 Liter Volvo 425 hp, 6-spd., T-Ride Susp., 18K Steer Axle, 44K Rears ....... ..............................................$15,500
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
1995 Freightliner FLD-120, T/A 18’ Flatbed, Detroit Series 60 470 hp, Eng. Brake, 9-spd., A/C .................. $8,500
2002 Chevrolet C-6500, 21’ Reefer Box, Thermo King MD-2-SR, CAT 210 hp, 5-spd., Under CDL................... $9,500
New Watson & Chalin 20K Steerable Pusher Axles, Model SL-2089TT, These Are New Take Off’s, Does Not Include Wheels or Controls ................. $4,500 Elec. Controls w/Regulator Add $250
1998 Freightliner FLD, Cummins M-11 330 hp, 10-spd., Air Slide.....$12,500
2001 Elgin Pelican Model P Street Sweeper, Diesel Power, Hydrostatic Drive .....................................$18,500
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1992 International 2574 w/King II-60 Crane And Digger Derick, 20K Steer Axle, 46K Rears, Double Lockers, 425 Floats On Steers, 57,600 Miles, L-10 Cummins...............................$12,000
2001 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck, 5.7 Liter Gas, Auto. Trans., 14’ Van Body, 35’ Bucket Reach.......................... $9,500
1993 Lorain LCD 150 15 Ton All Terrain Crane, 4x4, 52’ 3 Section Hyd. Boom, 15’ JIB, Cummins Engine, Powershift, 4 Hyd. Outriggers, 2,253 Hrs .............. ..............................................$22,500
Grove RT-58 15 Ton Rough Terrain Crane, 58’ Boom ..................... $9,250
2001 3-Axle Fontaine Step Deck, 48’x102”, Air Ride, Beaver Tail, 17.5 Tires......................................$16,500
2006 Fontaine 48x102 Xtreme Beam Flat Bed, Spread Axle, Combo w/4 Wood Nailers, New Tires, Brakes & Drums, Sliding Winches, L.E.D. Lights ..............................................$11,500
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1995 Talbert 70 Ton 2+3+2, 26’ Well, Self Contained Diesel Power Unit, Hyd. Flip Neck, 2 Axle Jeep, 2 Axle Stinger, Walking Beam Susp. w/Air Ride on 3rd Axle.....................................$115,000
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2011 Volvo 630, Cummins ISX 485 hp, 61” Mid Roof Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.55 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 216” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, Stk. #64176, CALL!
2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Cummins ISX 450 hp, 72” Slpr. Cab, RTLO-16913A Trans., Air Ride Susp., 3.42 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 234” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, Tilt/Tele, Stk. #52439.
2009 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit Series 60 470 hp, 72” Condo Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.42 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 230” W.B., 220,000240,000 Miles,Stk. #43343, $88,900.
2008 Volvo 630, Volvo D13 485 hp, 61” Mid Roof Slpr., FRO16210C Trans., Air Ride Susp., 3.42 Ratio, 219” W.B., A/C, P/S, Dual Tanks, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, 215,000 Miles, Stk. #43356, $69,900.
2007 Volvo 630, Volvo D12 465 hp, 61” Mid Roof Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 219” W.B., 450,000-700,000 Miles, Stk. #43358A, Starting at $34,900.
2003 Freightliner Classic XL, Detroit 12.7L 500 hp, 70” Condo Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.70 Ratio, 260” W.B., A/C, P/S, 910,984 Miles, Stk. #88392A, $18,900.
1996 Freightliner Classic, Detroit 12.7L 430 hp, 64” Able Body Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.91 Ratio, 255” W.B., A/C, P/S, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, 675,000 Miles, Stk. #88505B, $19,900.
2006 Freightliner Classic XL, CAT C15, 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.55 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 210” W.B., A/C, P/S, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, 450,000 Miles, Stk. #88439, $47,900.
2003 Freightliner FLD11264T, CAT C12 380 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.90 Ratio, 165” W.B., A/C, P/S, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, 503,000 Miles, Stk. #43312, $24,900.
1998 Ford F800, Cummins 5.9 175 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 5.29 Ratio, 171” W.B., 12’ Parkhurst, A/C, P/S, Pintle Hitch, 162,000 Miles, Stk. #88504A, $8,995.
1992 Ford Cargo, Ford 6.6 185 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 229” W.B., 24’, Turbo, A/C, P/S, 91,000 Miles, Stk. #43324A, $5,995.
1998 Ottawa YT30, Cummins 8.3L 210 hp, Allison Auto., 7.17 Ratio, Steel Wheels, 110” W.B., Street Legal, Stk. #42725A, $16,900.
1993 Volvo WG42, Cummins L10 310 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., Steel Wheels, 150” W.B., A/C, P/S, 378,000 Miles, Stk. #88476Z, $3,995.
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2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, CAT C15 475 hp, 70” Ultra Cab U Slpr., 13spd., Low Air Leaf Susp., 3.36 Ratio, 270” W.B., A/C, P/S, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, 533,000 Miles, Stk. #88514A, $54,900.
2006 Freightliner Classic XL, CAT C15, 70” Mid Roof XT Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, 260” W.B., A/C, P/S, 409,024 Miles, Stk. #88433, $49,900.
2003 International 9900i, Cummins ISX 475 hp, 72” Mid Roof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 244” W.B., A/C, P/S, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, Stk. #88549A, $22,800.
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2011 Volvo VNM200, Volvo D13 375 hp, I-Shift Trans., Air Ride Susp., 3.21 Ratio, 187” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, Tilt/Tele, Stk. #64169, CALL!
2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit DD13 450 hp, FRO-15210C Trans., Air Ride Susp., 3.58 Ratio, Alum. Wheels, 184” W.B., A/C, P/S, Tilt/Tele, Cruise, Stk. #52440.
2006 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 435 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 177” W.B., A/C, P/S, Cruise, 460,000-525,000 Miles, Stk. #43370, CALL!
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2005 GMC Topkick, GM Duramax 250 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 4.88 Ratio, 261” W.B., Delta Waseca 26’x102”, 50/50 Gal. Tank, Lift Gate, 149,000 Miles, Stk. #52360B, $15,900.
1999 Ford F800, Cummins 5.9L 190 hp, Under CDL, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 4.11 Ratio, 180” W.B., 16’ Body, Turbo, A/C, P/S, 68,000 Miles, Stk. #43255A, $10,900.
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2007 Kenworth T300, CAT C7 250 hp, Water Tanker, FRO11210C Trans., Spring Susp., 4.10 Ratio, 155” W.B., Turbo, A/S, P/S, (2,000) Gal.-Truck Works, Inc.-Steel Water Tank, 18,000 Miles, Stk. #88492, $49,900.
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2004 Chevrolet C6500, CAT C7 210 hp, Under CDL, 6-spd., Spring Susp., Steel Wheels, 188” W.B., 15’ Johnson Body, Turbo, A/C, P/S, 174,000 Miles, Stk. #88496, $16,900.
2001 Ford F550 4x4, Powerstroke 7.3L 250 hp, Bucket Truck, Under CDL, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 4.88 Ratio, 141” W.B., Platform Height 37’, 102,000 Miles, Stk. #88495, $24,900.
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2000 Peterbilt 379, CAT C15, 18-spd., Fuller, No Hood. Will Be Parting
1997 Ford Conv. Daycab, M11 Eng., 8LL Trans, 20K Frt. Axle 46-160 Rears w/Lockers. Selling Complete Great For Water Truck or Feed Lot
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1988 International Dump, 14’ Box, Lift Axle, 2-spd. Rears on RTE Susp., 400BCIV 13-spd. Selling Complete
2000 International 4900, DT466, 6-spd. Trans., Runs & Drives Good. All or Part
1995 Kenworth, CAT, 15715 Trans., 4.02 Rears on 8 Bag, Nice Box. EZ Fix
1980 Ford Fire Pumper, 3208 CAT w/Allison Trans., Very Good Condition. Selling Complete
2004 Peterbilt 379, Cummins ISX, 16913A Trans., DSH 40 Rears On Hendrickson Air. Will Be Parting Out
2001 International 4900, DT466 5-spd. Good Runner, Clean Title
2000 International, Cummins 525 hp, 18913A Trans. Will Be Parting
1997 Ford, Detroit Eng., 10-spd., RT40-145 Rears w/Lockers. Parting
1998 Peterbilt, CAT 475 hp, 18-spd. Parting
379 Peterbilt, C-15 CAT, 18-spd. Fuller Trans., Will Be Parting
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2003 Kenworth W900L, 18918B Trans., RT40-145 Rears w/Lockers. Parting Out
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2007 Kenworth T600, C15 475 hp, RTLO18913A, DSH40’s, 3.25 Ratio on Flexair, APU......... CALL
2001 Kenworth W900L, Cummins N14 460 hp, RTLO20918B, DS404’s on AG400 ............. CALL
1998 Peterbilt 379, Detroit 470 hp, RTLO16713A, DS404’s on Airleaf .............................. CALL
2001 Peterbilt 379, C15 475 hp, RTX16915, DS404’s on Air Leaf ....... .............................. CALL
1999 Western Star 4964, Cummins Signature 600, RTLO20918B, DSSH 40’s On Hendrickson Air, APU, 314” W.B ............. CALL
2003 Freightliner Century, 12.7 Detroit 500 hp, FRO15210C, DS404’s, 3.55 Ratio ..............CALL
2006 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit 14L 470 hp, FRO16210C, ART-40’s, 3.58 Ratio, 495K......................CALL
2006 Peterbilt 379 Ext. Hood, CAT C15 475 hp, RTLO18918B, DSP40’s on Flexair ...................CALL
1998 Kenworth W900L, Cummins N14 525 hp, RTLO18913A, DS404’s on AG400, Engine has 277K on Overhaul...........CALL
1988 Autocar 6x6, Cummins L10, Allison HT750 DR, Fabco Transfer Case, SQHP’s on Hendrickson Ext. Leaf w/ Alum. Beams, Fabco Frt. Axle, 11R22.5 Tires on Alum. Buds, 5.9 Cummins Powered Waterpump..................CALL
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1990 Peterbilt Cement Mixer, CAT Power, 8LL Trans., 46K Rears. Complete or Parting Out
2007 Western Star 4900, CAT C-15 550 hp, RTLO18918B Trans., Tri-Drive Rear Axle, 23-164, 4.56 Ratio w/Lockers. Parting Out
2005 Kenworth W900L, CAT C-15, 1998 Peterbilt 379 Dump Truck, 3406E CAT, 18-spd., 40K Rears, Air Ride. RTLO18718B, Lift Axle, DS461 Eatons on Chalmers, Complete or Parting Out Dbl. Lockers, 4.11 Ratio, 16’ Alum. Box. Will Be Parting Out
2006 Peterbilt 379 LH, C15 CAT, RTLO20918B, 40K Rears w/Lockers, Lift Axle. Will Be Parting Out
2007 Peterbilt 387, C-15 CAT, RTLO18913A Trans., DSP40 on Air Ride. Parting Out
2005 Peterbilt 378, 24’ Flatbed Truck, C-15 CAT 475 hp, FRO18210C Trans., DSP41 on Air Ride, Low Miles. Parting Out
1988 Peterbilt 378, Cummins 444, 15-spd. Parting Out
2005 Peterbilt 379, Cummins ISX RTLO18918B Trans., DSP41P Air Trac. Parting Out
2003 Kenworth T600, Series 60 500 hp, Fuller 13-spd., Air Ride. Parting Out
2005 Kenworth T800, C-15 CAT ACERT, RTLO16913A Trans. 40K Rears. Complete Or Parting Out
1988 Peterbilt Logger Chassis, 3406C CAT/Reman, 18-spd., DT402’s on Hendrickson Pad. Parting Out
1990 Volvo/White, Big Cam II Cummins, RTO14613 Trans., 40K Rears. Parting Out
2004 Kenworth T600, Cummins ISX 475 hp, RTLO16913A, DSP40’s on Air Ride. Parting Out
GMC 4500C, Duramax, Auto. Trans. Parting Out
2004 Freightliner Columbia, C-15 CAT, 18-spd., 40K Rears. Parting Out
2006 Freightliner, Series 60 515 hp, 18-spd., 46K Rears w/Lockers. Parting Out
2002 Freightliner Heavy Duty Dump, C-15 CAT, 18-spd., 2 Lift Axles, 46K Rears/Lockers, 19’ Demolishon Box, 20K Frt. Axle, Hendrickson HN. Selling Complete
1998 Western Star, 3406E CAT 475 hp, 18-spd., 46K Rears on Neway Air. Parting Out
2004 Freightliner Columbia, C-15 CAT, 18-spd. Trans., 40K Rears On Air. Parting Out
2006 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes B, RTLO18913A Trans., Air Ride. Parting Out
2006 Sterling, 60 Series Detroit, RTLO16918B, 46K Rockwells Dbl. Lockers. Parting Out
2006 Kenworth T600, ISX 475 hp, FRO16210C Trans., DSP40’s On Air Ride. Parting Out
2006 Freightliner Coronado, Detroit 60 Series, 13-spd., 40K Rears On Air Ride. Parting Out
2000 International 9900i, Detroit 60 Series 500 hp, 18-spd., 46K Rears On Air Ride. Parting Out
2009 International 4300, GDT 210, Allison Auto. Parting Out
(3) 1994 White/GMC, M-11 Cummins, 9-spd., SQ100’s 4.10 Ratio, Air Ride. Parting Out
2003 Ford Sterling, C-12 CAT, 9-spd., 23K Single Drive Axle. Parting Out
2004 Volvo VNL, ISX Cummins, RTLO18913A, 40K Rockwells . Parting Out
2004 Peterbilt 379, C-15 CAT, 18-spd., Super 40’s, Lockers, 3.90 Ratio. Parting Out
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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 ............... $4,500 Exch. RTLO16713A ............... $3,000 Exch. RT/RTO14615 .............. $1,750 Exch. RTO14613 .................... $1,650 Exch. RTO12513 .................... $1,250 Exch. RTX14710 .................... $1,500 Exch. RTO14609 .................... $1,250 Exch. RT14609.......................... $850 Exch. RTX12609 .................... $1,000 Exch. RT12609.......................... $850 Exch. Clark, Spicer, Muncie, New Process, Allison ..................... P.O.R.
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1995 Ford F Series, 5.9L, AT, 24' Box w/Lift Gate, Stk. #SL17.
2006 Volvo VNL, ISX 500 hp, RTO18910B, RT40145 on Air Ride, Stk. #SL97.
1997 Peterbilt 378, N14 500 hp, RTLO16610B, DS404 on Air Leaf, 17' Dump Box, Stk. #SL98.
2002 Peterbilt 387, ISX 475 hp, RTLO18913A, DSP40 on Flex Air, Stk. #SM33.
1997 Kenworth T600, S60 500 hp, RTLO16713A, DS404 on AG200, Stk. #SM34.
2006 Kenworth T800, C15 475 hp, RTLO18918B, D46-170DH on Chalmers, Link Lift Axle, #SM41.
1 9 9 8 P et e rbil t 3 7 9 EX HD, S60 500 h p, RTLO16713A, DS404 on Air Leaf, Stk. #SM42.
2007 Freightliner C120ST, S60 455 hp, RTOC16909A, ART40 on Air Ride, Stk. #SM82.
1984 Peterbilt 362, 3406B 425 hp, RT14609A, DS402 on Peterbilt 4 Spring, Stk. #SN26.
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2011 Freightliner Cascadia, Detroit DD13 450 hp, FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 196” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NHAX9978 ........CALL
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2011 Freightliner M2-106, Cummins ISB 280 hp, 3500 RDS, Air Brakes, 254” W.B., 6.14 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NMAX4482...................... CALL
2010 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit Series 60 14.0L 455 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 175” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #NHAT1426 ........ CALL
2006 International 9200i, Cummins ISX 425 hp, Jake, Ultrashift, Air Ride Susp., 167” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23034...................... CALL
2005 Peterbilt 379 EXT, CAT C15 475 hp, 63” Unibilt Slpr., 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 265” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22954...................... CALL
2007 Freightliner Columbia, Detroit Series 60 490 hp, 70” Mid Roof XT Slpr., FRO-15210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 238” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23136...................... CALL
2007 Freightliner Columbia 120, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 70” Midroof XT Slpr., FRO-16210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 230” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22865 ......... CALL
2007 Western Star 4900 FA, DDC Series 60 S60 475/515 hp, 13-spd., 72” Stratosphere, All Alum. Wheels, 255” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #X23002 ............................CALL
2006 Freightliner Columbia, MBE 4000 450 hp, 58” Midroof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Susp., 218” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23019 ...... ................................................. CALL
2005 Western Star 4900EX, Detroit Series 60 14.0L 470 hp, 48” Star Light Low Roof Slpr., RTLO-16913A 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 230” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23163 .........CALL
1999 Peterbilt 379EXHD, Cummins N14 525 hp, 63” Mid Roof Slpr., 18-spd., Air Ride Susp., Alum. Wheels, 260” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #X23146 .....................CALL
2006 Freightliner Classic, MBE 4000 450 hp, 70” Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 250” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22507...................... CALL
2006 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, RTLO16913A, 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., Alum. Wheels, 220” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23171 ....... CALL
2007 Freightliner FLD120SD, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 70” Mid Roof Extra Tall Slpr., 18-spd., Air Ride Susp., 240” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22430...................... CALL
2005 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 453 hp, 72” Hi Rise Slpr., FR-15210B 10-spd., Air Susp., 228” W.B., 2.64 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23075...................... CALL
2003 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 464 hp, 72” Hi Rise Slpr., FRO15210C 10-spd., 230” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22322 ...... ................................................. CALL
2006 Freightliner Columbia CL112, Mercedes MBE4000 435 hp, 58” Mid Roof Slpr., 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 217” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22906...................... CALL
2004 Western Star 4900FA, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 62” Mid Roof XT Slpr., RTLO-16913A 13-spd., Air Ride Susp., 240” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23110 ....... CALL
2000 Mack CH613, Mack E7 355/380 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 24.5 Tires, 225” W.B., A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22914...................... CALL
2005 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 175” W.B., 3.70 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22821 ....... CALL
2003 International 9400i, Cummins ISX 435 hp, FRO-16210C 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 22.5LP Tires, 3.55 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22664 ....... CALL
2004 International 9400, Cummins ISX 453 hp, FRO-16210B 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., Alum. Wheels, 185” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22572...................... CALL
2005 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes MBE4000 450 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., All Alum. Wheels, 192” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22897...................... CALL
1999 Freightliner FL112, Cummins ISM 370 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., Steel Wheels, 165” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, Stk. #UHW23089...................... CALL
1997 International 9200, Cummins M11 370 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 185” W.B., 3.91 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22407...................... CALL
2005 Freightliner Columbia, Mercedes MBE4000 410 hp, 9-spd., Air Ride Susp., 170” W.B., 3.70 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23131 ....... CALL
2006 International 9200i, Cummins ISX 425 hp, Jake, Ultrashift, Air Ride Susp., 167” W.B., 3.58 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW23045...................... CALL
2007 International 9200i, CAT C13 410 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 183” W.B., 3.42 Ratio, A/C, P/S, Stk. #UHW22675...................... CALL
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CAT C-12 380 hp, Auto. Trans., 11R24.5 Tires, 114,968 Miles, Stk. #6712.
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Cummins ISM 350 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride, 11R22.5 Tires, 200,871 Miles, Stk. #6639.
Cummins ISX 435 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride 46 Rears, 20 Fronts, Tri-Axle, Alum. Susp., 75R22.5 Tires, 312,392 Miles, Beds, (4) To Choose From. Stk. #6702. OVER 300 TRUCKS IN STOCK!
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CAT 3126 230 hp, 9-spd., 11R22.5 Tires, 236,107 Miles, Stk. #6701.
International DT530 300 hp, 8LL Trans., 4 Spring Susp., 11R22.5 Tires, 123,892 Miles, Stk. #6630.
2001 Chevrolet Kodiak C8500
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CAT 3126 300 hp, Hendrickson Susp., 8LL Trans., 178,755 Miles, Stk. #5868.
CAT 300 hp, 46 Rears, 20 Fronts, Tri-Axle, Less Than 2K Miles
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International 466, Auto. Trans., Spring Susp., 211,487 Miles, Stk. #6716.
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Volvo D12 345 hp, 7-spd., Spring Susp., 2.85 Ratio, 75R24.5 Tires, Stk. #6654.
1994-1996 Dorsey
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CAT 3126 330 hp, 9-spd., Air Ride Susp., Airslide 5th, 22.5 Tires, 145,556 Miles.
Cummins 210 hp, Auto. Trans., Stk. #6456..................................... CALL
Volvo D12 345 hp, 10-spd., Air Ride Susp., 11R22.5 Tires, 610,753 Miles, Stk. #5970.
CAT C7, Spring Susp., 11R22.5 Tires, 299,418 Miles, Stk. #6680.
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2006 International 7400 Flatbed
2003 Freightliner Columbia
International 310 hp, Auto. Trans., Hendrickson Susp., 80,813 Miles, Stk. #6441 ................................ CALL
14.0L 500 hp, 10-spd., Air Susp., 11R22.5 Tires, 758,154 Miles, Stk. #6696.
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CAT C7 230 hp, 6-spd., Spring Susp., 11R22.5 Tires, 192,282 Miles, Stk. #6242.
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