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Carrier groups dispute FMCSA defense of Safety Fitness Determination rule
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n ad-hoc coalition of trucking organizations issued a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Acting Administrator Scott Darling disputing comments made by an agency representative regarding the Januaryproposed Safety Fitness Determination rule. The key point of contention between FMCSA and the carrier groups is whether the proposed rule’s issuance violates the December-enacted FAST Act highway bill. Joe DeLorenzo, the agency’s head of compliance and enforcement, spoke in a conference call with trucking industry press about the proposal, offering a general overview and what it will mean for the industry. The rule would do away with the three-tier Satisfactory, Conditional and Unsatisfactory carrier rating system and replace it with a two-tier system, Fit and Unfit. It also would change the way FMCSA determines those ratings, concentrating more on roadside inspection and violation data rather than on-site compliance reviews. “With our limited resources, we’re only able to get to a very small percentage of the companies that are out there to make these determinations,” DeLorenzo said. “Also, because of that, the ratings are often not current.” DeLorenzo said FMCSA is operating within the limits of the FAST Act provisions. The carrier groups, however, argue otherwise, saying in their April 11-issued letter to Darling that the agency’s proposed The Safety Fitness Determination rule would change the way FMCSA SFD rule relies heavily on data specifically restricted assesses carriers by leaning more heavily on roadside inspection data. from use by the FAST Act. “FMCSA continues to argue that the [Notice of Proposed Rulemaking] fully complies with the FAST Act because the SFDs are not based on relative percentiles but rather ‘absolute’ failure standards calculated using relative percentiles,” the groups write. “Putting aside the obvious sophistry of this claim, Section 5223(b) – the very provision FMCSA clings to as supposedly supporting its decision to move forward with the NPRM – does not provide the cover that the agency claims.” DeLorenzo, however, said the FAST Act’s limitations only relate to the use of Compliance Safety Accountability’s percentile rankings and alerts, which the rule does not mention except to “give context.” If the National Academies of Science – the group tasked with studying the CSA program and issuing recommendations to the agency about fixing the system – comes back with recommendations regarding the SFD rule, FMCSA will incorporate them when it develops the rule’s final version, DeLorenzo said. Scan the QR code with your smartphone or visit ccjdigital.com/news/subscribe-to-newsThe comment period for letters to sign up for the CCJ Daily Report, the rule is open until May a daily e-mail newsletter filled with news, 23. analysis, blogs and market condition articles. – James Jaillet
FMCSA seeks fleet feedback for incentive program
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he Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking
for comments from industry stakeholders on the implementation of a “Beyond Compliance” program that would reward carriers for early safety technology adoption or other voluntary compliance initiatives beyond the scope of current safety regulations. FMCSA is required by the December-passed FAST Act to implement the program within 18 months of the bill being enacted. Through the proposed program, FMCSA must give credit either through (1) a new category in the Compliance Safety Accountability program’s Safety Measurement System or (2) an improved SMS percentile for a carrier that: installs advanced safety equipment; uses enhanced driver fitness measures; adopts fleet safety management tools, technologies and programs; or satisfies other standards deemed appropriate by the agency. The FAST Act also requires a public comment period on a process for identifying and reviewing advanced safety equipment; enhanced driver fitness measures; fleet safety management tools, technologies and programs; and other standards used by motor carriers to receive recognition. To comment, go to Regulations. gov and search Docket No. FMCSA-2015-0124.
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OOIDA files suit challenging ELD mandate
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he Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association last month filed initial arguments in its challenge to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device mandate Final Rule, arguing that requiring electronic monitoring devices on commercial vehicles does not advance safety, is arbitrary and capricious and violates Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. OOIDA filed the legal brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the same court that in 2011 vacated FMCSA’s prior rule related to electronic logs, a limited mandate for certain noncompliant carriers. OOIDA led that challenge as well. “The agency provided no proof of their claims that [the current ELD mandate] would improve highway safety,” said Jim Johnston, OOIDA president and chief executive officer. “They didn’t even attempt to compare the safety records of trucking companies that use ELDs and those that do not.” An FMCSA spokesman declined to comment on the court proceed-
OOIDA argues that FMCSA’s attempt to compel installation of ELDs without a warrant is an unconstitutional seizure.
ings, but in the text of the ELD Final Rule issued last December, the agency outlined its approach to evaluating the safety benefits of the use of ELDs for hours-of-service compliance. FMCSA says that it used its “peer-reviewed Roadside Intervention Model” to estimate crash reductions among carriers using ELDs. “ELDs bring about improvements in safety by making it difficult for drivers and carriers to falsify drivers’ duty status, which in turn deters violations of the HOS (hours-of-service) rules,”
the agency says. “Increased compliance with the HOS rules will reduce the risks of fatigue-related crashes attributable, in whole or in part, to patterns of violations of the HOS rules.” The American Trucking Associations is a proponent of the rule, touting ELDs as beneficial to both highway safety and carrier operations. OOIDA, however, remains unconvinced, arguing that FMCSA’s attempt to compel installation of ELDs without a warrant is an unconstitutional seizure. – Todd Dills
IRS proposes changes to excise taxes on trucks
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he Internal Revenue Service is proposing changes relating to excise taxes on the sale of trucks and more. The agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking contains regulations relating to excise taxes on the sale of highway tractors, trailers, trucks and tires; the use of highway vehicles on the highway; and the definition of highway vehicle related to these taxes. The IRS says the updates will reflect changes to IRS code set since 1982, address recent court decisions and
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remove obsolete regulations. The proposed regulations define a highway vehicle as “any self-propelled vehicle, or any truck trailer or semitrailer, designed to perform a function of transporting a load over public highways.”
The proposed changes also provide a model for a seller to establish the tax status of an incomplete chassis cab. If the buyer of an incomplete chassis cab certifies to the seller that they won’t complete the chassis as a taxable tractor, no tax will be imposed on the sale when accompanied by a qualifying certificate. The IRS is seeking comments on the proposed rulemaking, which can be found at Regulations.gov by searching Docket No. IRS-2016-0013. – Matt Cole
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INBRIEF 5/16 • Roadcheck, set for June 7-9, will emphasize tire safety this year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced. Inspectors will measure tire tread depth, check tire pressure, check to make sure no items are lodged between dual tires and examine the overall condition of the tires to ensure no deep cuts or bulges exist in
the sidewalls. During the inspection blitz, officials primarily will conduct full 37-step Level I inspections, which are the most thorough. • Medical examiners performing physical exams on truck drivers now are required to use the revised versions of the Medical Examination Report Form and the Medical Examiner’s Certificate Form. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration pub-
lished a Final Rule in April 2015 designed to facilitate the electronic transmission of MEC information from the agency’s National Registry to the State Driver’s License Agencies, which also required the use of the revised forms. The rule went into effect in December, but FMCSA granted a 120-day grace period for implementation of the new forms. • The Oregon Department of Transportation was granted a two-year exemption by FMCSA to extend the 180day timeline for commercial learner’s permits to one year without requiring the CLP holder to retake the general and endorsement knowledge tests. ODOT requested the exemption in November because it felt the six-month requirement placed an unnecessary workload on Department of Motor Vehicle field offices as well as “undue hardship” on drivers to go to a DMV office and pay for a renewal. • The Missouri Department of Revenue petitioned FMCSA for an exemption to extend the time period from 90 days to a year for military or former military members who drove commercial vehicles while in service to waive the CDL skills test. The Missouri DOR says the 90-day timeframe is too short for many qualified veterans to use when reentering civilian life. Comments can be made at Regulations. gov by searching Docket No. FMCSA-20160118. • ABF Freight System (CCJ Top 250, No. 15) instituted a $5.92 surcharge for each shipment going to or from California to offset the state’s higher operating costs and stricter regulations, which include tighter emissions standards, meal and rest break rules and independent contractor classification status. The less-than-truckload company’s California Compliance Surcharge does not apply to shipments moving under Volume Price, TimeKeeper Price, TurnKey Price or U-Pack quotes. • The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration adopted regulatory amendments applicable to the safe reverse-logistics shipment of certain hazardous materials from a retail outlet back to a distribution or reclamation facility by highway transportation. The Final Rule revises the Hazardous Materials Regulations to include a definition of reverse logistics and provide appropriate provisions for hazardous materials, and expands a previously existing exception for return shipments of used automobile batteries from multiple shippers on a single transport vehicle between a retail facility and a recycling center.
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FDA finalizes new requirements for food haulers
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he U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month released a Final Rule that sets new standards for food haulers and others in the supply chain, such as shippers, that deal in the transportation of food products. The rule does have a notable exception for small companies: Carriers, shippers and receivers that bring in less than $500,000 in total annual revenue will not have to abide by its procedures. The rule’s key requirements for carriers include that: (1) carriers and drivers ensure their refrigerated trailers are precooled prior to loading food, (2) carriers and drivers provide upon request by shippers and receivers proof they’ve maintained the appropriate temperature for the food they’re hauling, and (3) carriers develop and implement procedures that specify their practices for cleaning, sanitizing and inspecting their equipment. The new rule also requires that shippers inspect carriers’ trailers prior to
loading food products and requires any entity subject to its requirements, such as carrier personnel and drivers, to “take appropriate action to ensure that the food is not sold” if they become aware of any indication that a shipment was not kept at the proper temperature during transport. Shippers also now will be required to give carriers written sanitation requirements for their vehicles and keep records showing they’ve done as much. FDA says the rule likely won’t change current carrier and shipper procedures, saying it essentially only codifies already existing best practices for food shipments. Also, the applicability waiver for small companies likely won’t be an exemption those truckers get to enjoy in reality, said the Western States Trucking Association’s Joe Rajkovacz. The new requirements effectively will be market-dictated to those that technically are exempt from the new regulations, as shippers and brokers will be
Celadon founder Russell passes away
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teve Russell, 76, founder of Celadon Group (CCJ Top 250, No. 35), passed away April 15. Russell started Celadon Steve Russell in 1985, growing the Indianapolis-based company from a small dry van carrier to a large national multiservice company. “We are deeply saddened by Steve’s passing,” said Paul Will, board chairman and chief executive officer. In its early years, Celadon – CCJ’s 2015 Innovator of the Year – transported automotive parts to a plant in Mexico. Today, the company generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue, operates more than 5,000 tractors and 12,000 trailers, and employs more than 4,000 associates across North America. Over the past year, Eric Meek was named Celadon’s president and chief operating officer, and other changes were made to the company’s executive team as part of a succession plan, Will said. – CCJ Staff
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Carriers, shippers and receivers that bring in less than $500,000 in total annual revenue will not have to abide by the new rule’s procedures.
hesitant to hire haulers that don’t abide by them, Rajkovacz said. “As with any rule, exemptions may exist, but it doesn’t mean anyone in the supply chain must accept them,” he said. “Regulations establish a baseline, and in this case, I just don’t think shippers [or] brokers are going to put up with a two-tiered compliance system.” The rule takes effect a year from its April 6 publication date in the Federal Register. – James Jaillet
Request to exclude detention time from 14-hour clock denied
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he Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied an exemption request from the American Trucking Associations that would allow drivers to exclude detention time at a natural gas or oil well site from their total 14 on-duty hours. ATA asked FMCSA in May 2014 for a limited twoyear exemption for drivers who exclusively service oil and natural gas extraction sites and “have the opportunity to obtain rest while waiting at such sites.” The trucking lobbyist added that “trucks with sleeper berths” and “on-site bunking or resting facilities” would satisfy the “rest opportunity” standard. FMCSA said in its denial that the current waiting time exemption doesn’t include a limit and that “ATA’s request would extend this potentially risky option” to more oil and natural gas workers. – Matt Cole
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Watchdog group wants strict autonomous driving guidelines Consumer Watchdog asked NHTSA to require a steering wheel, brake and accelerator in all autonomous vehicles so a human driver can take control when necessary.
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so a human driver can take control of a self-driving vehicle when necessary. The group asked NHTSA to place these requirements in the guidelines the agency is developing on automated vehicle technology. To-date, all of the experimental autonomous truck technologies being tested on the market have included each. “Deploying a vehicle today without a steering wheel, brake, accelerator and a human driver capable of intervening when something goes wrong is not merely foolhardy, it is dangerous,” said John Simpson, Consumer Watchdog’s Privacy Project director. “NHTSA’s autonomous vehicle guidelines must reflect this fact.” Simpson’s concerns target the selfdriving car program piloted by Google, which he claims is pressuring NHTSA to fast-track an approval process for autonomous vehicles that would bypass usual rulemaking proceedings and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. “Google, which logged 424,331 selfdriving miles over the 15-month reporting period, said a human driver took over 341 times, an average of 22.7 times a month,” Simpson said. “The robot car technology failed 272 times and ceded control to the human driver. The driver felt compelled to intervene and take control 69 times.” Under California requirements, companies testing autonomous technologies are required to file disengagement reports with detailed explanations when a test driver took control of a vehicle operating in autonomous mode. The reports show vehicles are not always capable of “seeing” pedestrians, cyclists, traffic lights, low-hanging branches or the proximity of parked cars, and also are not capable of reacting to reckless behavior from other drivers. – Jason Cannon
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Navistar settles with SEC over emissions strategy
If I use thinner oils will my engine still be protected?
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he Securities In late 2012, Navistar abandoned its and Exchange EGR-only approach in favor of SCR, and Dan Ustian stepped down as CEO. Commission last month announced that Navistar International Corp. had agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle the criminal investigation into whether the company intentionally misled investors about its progress in meeting 2010 emissions standards. SEC also announced it has brought charges against former Navistar Chief Executive Officer Dan Ustian, claiming the truck and engine maker’s former head misled investors about the company’s ability to meet those standards. SEC and Navistar say the settlement does not signify the company’s admission or denial of the accusations. The company said it was “time to put the matter behind” it. “This settlement was in the best interests of Navistar and its stockholders,” the company said. “Settling this matter will avoid the expense and distraction of a potential dispute with the SEC and allow us to continue our focus on building and sustaining momentum on behalf of our shareholders.” Regarding the charges against Ustian, twice in 2011 and once in 2012, the company’s proprietary MaxxForce engines were denied U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certification, meaning they did not meet 2010 emissions standards. The company was able to apply for 2010 certification after the official compliance date because it had built up credits for exceeding earlier emissions standards. SEC, however, claims Ustian and Navistar applied for the certification despite knowing the engines didn’t meet EPA standards. Navistar filed for certification in what SEC says was a misleading attempt by the company and Ustian to reassure its investors that its exhaust gas recirculation technology would work. All other North American truck and engine makers used the diesel exhaust fluid-based selective catalytic reduction system to meet 2010 emissions standards. In late 2012, Navistar abandoned its EGR-only approach in favor of SCR, and Ustian stepped down as CEO. Navistar and Ustian still face civil lawsuits making accusations similar to those by SEC, and the truck maker also still faces civil suits from trucking fleets claiming Navistar knowingly sold heavy-duty diesel engines whose longevity was suspect given the heavy use of EGR. EPA also has filed a lawsuit against Navistar over its 2010 emissions strategy. – James Jaillet
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No price too high for disc brakes?
BY JASON CANNON
An increasing number of fleets are realizing that more expensive air disc brakes can lead to long-term savings.
The big picture can make the higher cost more affordable
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abco has seen adoption of its air disc brakes surge from 5 percent to 20 percent over the last five years, and that’s a trend that Jon Morrison, the company’s president of the Americas, expects to continue. Admittedly, a growth rate of 300 percent isn’t sustainable without a few major changes in the market – among them, the price point. “I think it comes back to the perceived value and return on investment for fleets,” Morrison says. “As we move into more mainstream truckload type of fleets, they have a certain payback and [return on investment] threshold that you really have to meet.” For disc brakes to move into a position where they are more standard than not, Morrison says their premium 22
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price point needs to fall by well more than half on a per-truck basis compared to a standard drum brake. “Disc brakes really need to be no more than a $500 to $600 upcharge over [the standard drum brake configuration],” he says. “The interest is there. The understanding of the product is there. The confidence in the product is there, but we have to get the cost-value equation in the right range.”
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Driving down the cost isn’t a volume proposition. Higher take rates and competition in the market won’t necessarily lead to lower prices. That Wabco is now able to build and source in North America thanks to its facility in Charleston, S.C., also will come into play as the company seeks to drive down costs, but the quest to Buy American will go only so far. The added perceived value for disc brakes is going to take fleets recognizing that higher upfront expenses can be a long-term investment. “Bumping into one [passenger] car, regardless of whose fault it is, is going to cost me a minimum of $20,000,” says Ralph Lo Priore, director of fleet assets and processes for Seattle-based Stoneway Concrete. “If I can stop quicker and stop safer, who cares about how often you have to replace a brake rotor? It’s a $200 rotor. So what? If disc brakes prevent only one accident per truck, they’ve paid for themselves that many times over.” Within reason, Lo Priore told me he didn’t care what the cost STANDARD POSITION: difference was between disc and For disc brakes to become the drum brakes, adding he won’t spec dominant spec, their higher price drum brakes on any new orders. “I point needs to fall. don’t know why anybody would,” NO VOLUME DISCOUNT: Higher he says. take rates and competition won’t Lo Priore has clearly done the necessarily lead to lower prices. math. While he told me arithmetic was never his best subject, the ALL THINGS CONSIDERED: Fleets must realize that higher equation for him was pretty easy: upfront expenses can be a longSticker cost of the truck + premiterm investment. um for disc brakes - $20,000 in potential litigation fees, body damage and downtime = sign me up. David Hillman, vice president and general manager of Navistar’s vocational product line, says an increasing number of fleets are finding the same solution. For fleets that haven’t seriously put the pencil to paper on disc brakes, Lo Priore and Hillman both suggest looking back at recent Compliance Safety Accountability inspections. Hillman adds the potential to eliminate brake-related CSA violations and the downtime that comes with them has emerged as one of the biggest drivers he’s noted in the adoption of disc brakes. In big-picture math, a few thousand dollars upcharge on the dealership lot could be a giant savings in disguise. JASON CANNON is Equipment Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. E-mail jcannon@randallreilly.com or call (205) 248-1175.
Tapp, 2011 Career Leadership Award recipient, dies
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arl Tapp, former vice president of maintenance for P.A.M. Transportation Services and a leader in the truck maintenance Carl Tapp dedicated community, passed his professional caaway at his home on reer to working with March 28. Tapp, 59, engineers to improve truck-related compohad battled Multiple nents and technician Sclerosis since 2002. proficiency. As a former Technology & Maintenance Council task force chairman and Silver Spark Plug recipient, Tapp dedicated his professional career to working with engineers to improve truck-related components and technician proficiency. In 2011, CCJ honored Tapp with the Technology & Maintenance Career Leadership Award, given annually to an individual in the trucking maintenance profession for exemplary service to the industry. – Jeff Crissey
Engine starting system available for big trucks
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INBRIEF • Volvo Trucks recalled 2016-17 VNL, VNX and VNM models manufactured from May 11, 2015, through March 8, 2016, over concerns they may be missing a roll pin on the steering shafts. Also, the bolt connecting the upper and lower shafts may not have been properly tightened. • Daimler Trucks North America recalled nearly 9,000 model-year 2015-16 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from March 24, 2014, through Nov. 9, 2015, over a possible overheating connection on trucks outfitted with a Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC auxiliary unit that potentially could catch fire. • Ford Motor Co. recalled certain 2015-16 Ford Transit vans and 2015-16 F-650 and F-750 trucks. In about 38,000 low-roof Transits built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant from March 2014 through March 2016, the side-curtain airbags may be positioned incorrectly on either or both sides of the vehicle. In about 4,800 Ford F-650s and F-750s built from January 2015 through November at both Escobedo and Ohio, the parking brake connector clips were not manufactured correctly and could break. • Sopus Products requested return of all 1-gallon bottles and 55-gallon drums of Shell Rotella Ultra ELC 50/50 Pre-diluted Antifreeze/Engine Coolant and one batch (B2811293U063/30Sept15) of 55-gallon drums of Shell Rotella Ultra ELC Antifreeze/ Coolant Concentrate because they were undertreated with bitterant, an additive used to render the product unpalatable. • Volvo Trucks North America employees represented by the United Auto Workers ratified a new five-year agreement covering about 2,000 members of UAW Local No. 2069 at the truck maker’s plant in New River Valley, Va. • Pirelli announced plans to enter the commercial truck tire market in the United States and Canada. A pilot phase is currently underway to help establish a strategy for local product development, distribution and sales. More than 40 fleets are participating in the testing and development of tires for several commercial applications. • Cummins was awarded a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help develop a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle that can reduce fuel consumption by at least 50 percent over conventional vehicles. Cummins researchers will select an engine to use as an electric commercial vehicle range extender. The
engine will manage the charge level of the all-electric-drive battery pack. • International Truck now offers IMMI’s RollTek driver safety system as an option on its ProStar Class 8 on-highway trucks. RollTek’s sensor behind the seat constantly monitors the vehicle’s angular position and activates when it detects an imminent rollover, deploying side-roll airbags, tightening the safety belt and lowering the seat. • UPS (CCJ Top 250, No. 1) is building 12 more compressed natural gas fueling stations and adding 380 new CNG tractors to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The investments total $100 million. • Spartan Motors will produce Isuzu’s F-Series truck, expanding a relationship that began in 2011 with Spartan’s assembly of Isuzu’s gas-powered N-Series. The F-Series marks Isuzu’s expansion into the Class 6 on-highway commercial truck market. • Old World Industries acquired Victory Blue, a Dallas-based diesel exhaust fluid provider. The purchase includes seven U.S. production facilities. • Penske Truck Rental updated its website, PenskeTruckRental.com, to allow businesses to reserve trucks and customers to purchase moving supplies and additional services using their smartphones. Searches use the customer’s current location. • Peterbilt introduced a new formulation for its Axalta paint coatings to enhance color qualities and durability. The formulations – which include both base and clear coats – are applied robotically at the company’s manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas, and dry faster than previous formulations. • Isuzu Commercial Truck of America named Shaun Skinner president, replacing Hisao Sasaki, who is returning to Isuzu Motors Ltd. in Japan. Skinner, who served for eight years as executive vice president and general manager, joined American Isuzu Motors Inc. in June 1987 and moved to the commercial vehicle division in 2002. • Volvo Trucks North America presented its 100,000th I-Shift automated manual transmission-equipped truck – a VNL 670 – to Missoula, Mont.-based Watkins & Shepard (CCJ Top 250, No. 126). Volvo has sold more than 575,000 I-Shifts globally.
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in focus: TRANSPORTATION REFRIGERATION UNITS
Efficient chilling Today’s TRUs, trailers stay cool with less fuel BY JASON CANNON
Changes in engine design have helped boost efficiencies for transportation refrigeration units.
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ransportation refrigeration units are reaching heights of sophistication that rival the modern tractors that pull them across the highway. And like their truck counterparts, TRUs have made many strides to throttle back fuel consumption while also maximizing their efficiency. “There’s no debate that refrigeration systems add to a hauler’s overall fuel use,” says David Kiefer, director of sales, marketing and product management for Carrier Transicold. “However, there are dramatic differences in the way various models operate and how they consume fuel. The savings over the lifetime of the unit can be substantial.” Changes in engine design have helped boost efficiencies, says Tom Kampf, product manager for Thermo King. “We’ve moved away from a technology that used belts exclusively to power fans to directly coupling the compressor to the diesel engine,” he says. Such a change has allowed condenser fans and evaporator fans to operate at speeds independent of engine speed. “Customers can operate the evaporator based on the type of load without having to adjust engine speeds,” Kampf says. “The reduction of mechanical parts from diesel-electric hybrid units [also have] significantly improved the sound quality,” Kiefer adds. Tougher trailers Reefer units themselves aren’t the only ones challenging the limits of thermal efficiency. Wabash National recently unveiled a prototype refrigerated van using a new proprietary molded structural composite technology for increased thermal efficiency. Brent Yeagy, group president of commercial trailer products
All of the variables that can be selected for specific commodities can be preprogrammed into Carrier Transicold’s APX Control system.
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for Wabash National, says the molded structural composite technology in refrigerated van trailer and truck body applications provides up to a 25 percent improvement in thermal performance and is up to 20 percent lighter compared to conventional designs while improving puncture and damage resistance. Dick Giromini, Wabash chief executive officer, says the composite design of the trailer, which is slated to enter production in the next two years, also reduces trailer weight by upwards of one ton. Using the composite for the trailer’s floor structure also raises the weight rating to 24,000 pounds – a boost of up to 14,000 pounds, he says. Futuristic controls While TRUs and trailers continue to evolve, Kiefer says so too are their controls, in many cases removing much of the guesswork that goes into climate control and increasing ease of use for the driver and technician. “These software-based devices have made temperature and airflow management far more sophisticated,” he says. “Some can even be used to optimize fuel consumptions for any given cargo while still providing the highest degree of product protection.” All of the variables that can be selected for specific commodities can be preprogrammed into Carrier Transicold’s APX Control system, enabling the driver to simply choose the commodity from a scrolling text list. Similarly, Thermo King’s OptiSet program provides control over how the unit will operate with a specific set-point and allows unit operation and product quality decisions to be made in advance. “When a set-point is selected, the unit will always operate the same way,” Kampf says. Also, Kampf said customers are trending toward removing the TRU’s alternator in favor of a more efficient electric battery charger, which he says “offers more battery life and is less wear on the engine.”
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technology The training game
Driver education becomes a rewarding experience
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eyond raising pay and improving benefits, motor carriers that need drivers are looking to gain an edge in a tight labor market by creating a better workplace experience. Driver onboarding is a top area of focus, with research showing that nearly a third of new drivers quit within 90 days and half within the first six months. Most of the interaction with drivers during the onboarding period is related to training. One way that carriers are trying to improve the work experience is by adapting their training programs to drivers’ individual needs and learning preferences. Some fleets also are finding success by making the training experience more engaging and rewarding. As a hazardous materials hauler, Omaha, Neb.-based Liquid Trucking has a significant amount of requirements for its new and tenured drivers. The 150-truck fleet used to conduct onsite training using paper handouts. Two years ago, it converted to an online training format that drivers can access from within a custom-branded rewards platform from Stay Metrics. Today, more than 80 percent of Liquid Trucking’s drivers are logging into the rewards site regularly to check on the points they have been rewarded for maintaining clean logbooks, their work anniversaries and birthdays, customer compliments and other categories. Drivers also earn points for watching training videos, taking exams and conducting other tasks using their personal 32
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In this example of Luma’s interactive driver training modules, drivers drag and drop the warning markers to the proper placement behind the truck.
computers, tablets and mobile devices. The website automatically keeps a record of what they have completed. Drivers redeem their points toward a large selection of consumer items. “A lot of times, drivers who come to work for us have never experienced a program where they are rewarded for training,” says Jason Eisenman, safety manager. Stay Metrics recently launched a new series of interactive training modules centered on safety and driver health and wellness; new modules are added monthly. Liquid Trucking rewards points to drivers who complete the new modules. About 50 percent of its drivers currently are engaged in the training program TIGHT LABOR MARKET: Motor carriers are looking to gain an edge by creating a along with thousands of other drivbetter workplace experience. ers across the trucking industry who work for fleets that subscribe to the DRIVER ONBOARDING: Nearly oneStay Metrics platform. third of new drivers quit within 90 days The Stay Metrics training modand half within the first six months. ules are developed by Luma. Each FUN TO LEARN: Some fleets are finding module is no more than two minsuccess by making the training experiutes long and uses a combination ence more engaging and rewarding. of video, text, audio, animation and
MAKING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS WORK FOR YOUR FLEET BY AARON HUFF
More fleets are using technology to adapt their training programs to individual drivers’ needs and learning preferences.
interactive game elements with pointand-click and drag-and-drop features to engage drivers in the learning process. “We want the user experience to be pleasurable,” says Scott Anderson, Luma’s chief operating officer. “We really connect with the learner to make it their learning experience.” Luma gathers feedback and a variety of analytics from drivers as they complete the modules. The data shows drivers enjoy the interactive experience and that most are using mobile devices. Luma uses the feedback to improve the modules and create new training topics based on driver requests. “The truckers are the ones who know what they need,” Anderson says. “It is a learner-driven approach.” AARON HUFF is Senior Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. E-mail ahuff@ccjmagazine.com or call (801) 754-4296.
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INBRIEF • Help Inc. expanded its one-device PrePass Plus weigh station bypass services to all fleets, including owner-operators and small fleets. • Vigillo, a provider of big data and data mining software products, announced the Vigillo BASIC Measure Analyzer, allowing users of Carrier Select to apply the Compliance Safety Accountability measures to their own custom
BASIC thresholds for motor carriers and get a green light/red light returned instantly. • EBE Technologies, a provider of automated decision support applications, and Vigillo announced a partnership to offer an integrated paperless carrier onboarding and compliance management solution by using a carrier’s CSA basic scores as a vetting standard. • PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility
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technology, announced an integration with Wabco’s Integrated Vehicle Tire Monitoring system. Wheel-mounted sensors wirelessly update tire pressures directly to PeopleNet’s in-cab system. • CyntrX, a telematics service provider in the United States and Canada, announced a partnership with SpeedGauge, a provider of driver behavior and speed management solutions, to expand the CyntrX service offering by adding the SpeedGauge Safety Center, a speed monitoring tool for fleet managers to view and improve driver safety and performance. • FourKites, a provider of load tracking technology, completed its integration with McLeod Software’s PowerBroker enterprise-wide broker management system. • Truck Smart Parking Services announced a partnership with eX2 Technology to deliver an Intelligent Transportation System solution to accelerate deployment of a corridorwide truck parking information network. • Cellcontrol announced a partnership with TomTom to target distracted driving among fleets. Cellcontrol has developed a customized version of its proprietary safe driving platform for TomTom Bridge, a semi-rugged fleet navigation device, that restricts access to certain smartphone applications while the vehicle is in motion. • Lytx, a provider of video- and data-based driver safety solutions, announced that Byron Center, Mich.-based dedicated route hauler Martin Transportation Systems (CCJ Top 250, No. 100) selected its DriveCam safety program that combines video capture of road incidents, data analysis and personalized coaching insights to improve driving behavior.
Real-time data, delivering real-time safety. Distracted and drowsy driving are the top causes of major collisions and cost for fleets, yet they often go undetected, untracked, and unaddressed. Learn how the Lytx DriveCam™ safety program with the ActiveVisionSM service can help you prevent distracted and drowsy driving at Lytx.com/DistractedDriving
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• EpicVue, a provider of in-cab satellite TV systems, announced that Black River Falls, Wis.-based truckload carrier Millis Transfer (CCJ Top 250, No. 115) is installing its package in most of the fleet’s company tractors to enhance driver retention. • TMW Systems announced that Ginsberg’s Foods, an independent food service distributor based in Hudson, N.Y., is upgrading its fleet routing, scheduling, web reporting and GPS tracking capabilities by implementing Appian DirectRoute and DRTrack Operations solutions to increase efficiency, enhance service levels and reduce costs. • SmartDrive Systems announced that Fortune Transportation is deploying its video-based safety program across its fleet of more than 150 vehicles.
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Trucker Path marketplace available to all
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rucker Path, creators of a tripplanning app for truck drivers, announced the public availability of a freight marketplace supported by a community of freight companies and motor carriers. The general release of Truckloads follows a beta-testing period. The Truckloads marketplace is available to all freight companies and motor carriers as a free download for Android & iOS devices and as a web version at Truckloads.truckerpath.com. Freight companies can access available trucking capacity across North America, while motor carriers can find and book loads with free access to “days-to-pay” credit scores on freight companies. As
an added benefit, freight companies get instant access to “verified locations” of available trucks. On the capacity side, a Truckloads feature allows motor carriers to inform customers of their availability status. The truck posting feature is available now on the Trucker Path app for Android, with a later release date planned for the Truckloads app and for the iOS version of Trucker Path. Trucker Path also announced a Fuel View enhancement to its Trucker Path Pro app designed to give drivers real-time visibility to fuel prices on a map view. – Aaron Huff
Zonar launches ZFuel analysis tool
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onar announced the general availability of its Ground Traffic Control Performance package, which includes a ZFuel application. GTC Performance is ZFuel is a driver and truck analysis Zonar’s cloud-based tool for uncovering areas for improved truck operation and fuel fleet management Web application, and performance. ZFuel is a driver and truck analysis tool for uncovering areas to improve truck operation and fuel performance. Fleet managers can use ZFuel to identify nondiagnostic issues with trucks as well as areas to coach, motivate and incentivize best driving practices to achieve greater efficiencies with less fuel. ZFuel is designed to use telematics data collected by Zonar’s V3 device connected directly to the engine control unit and analyze it for a variety of factors. The app ranks drivers according to their total fuel efficiency and lists the money they could save on fuel by changing their practices behind the wheel. Data captured by ZFuel includes cruise control use, engine idle time, gear selection and speed, providing fleet managers with an accurate measurement of fleet fuel efficiency based on the circumstances in which each driver was operating. – Aaron Huff
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The Truckloads marketplace is available to all freight companies and motor carriers as a free download app and as a web version.
MiX offers ELD-ready oil and gas solutions
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iX Telematics, a provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, now offers electronic logging device-ready solutions for U.S. oil and gas companies. Combined with the company’s MiX Fleet Manager now enables oil and gas fleets to improve recently launched MiX Journey safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while reducing costs. Management – a journey risk management solution for U.S. oil and gas companies integrated with a fleet management platform – MiX Fleet Manager is designed to enable oil and gas fleets to improve safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while reducing costs. MiX Telematics’ capabilities for oil and gas include: • Compliance monitoring for hours of service and IFTA state line crossing; • Real-time monitoring for unsafe driver behavior, including sudden acceleration, harsh braking and speeding; • Driver identification and scoring; • Trip and vehicle utilization reports; • Consultancy, including risk assessment and road safety strategy development; and • Targeted driver training, including defensive driver training. MiX said customer ROI analysis shows that oil and gas fleets can expect to see savings from fuel usage reductions, improved vehicle usage, wage savings due to less time on paperwork, crash prevention/ avoidance and reduced maintenance/repair expenses. – Aaron Huff
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in focus: DRIVER PERFORMANCE MONITORING
Here’s looking at you New tech to monitor driver distraction, fatigue BY AARON HUFF
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elematics systems and video event recorders already can monitor inputs from vehicle sensors and controls to detect risky driving behaviors. Now a new set of technologies is able to directly monitor drivers themselves. PGT Trucking, a 1,100-truck flatbed carrier, currently is testing such a technology from Maven Machines. About 25 drivers for the Monaca, Pa.-based company have volunteered to use a high-quality Bluetooth headset as their hands-free communications device paired with their smartphones. Drivers can make phone calls, listen to music or get voice commands from their navigation apps. The safety benefit is not limited to hands-free connectivity. Inside the headset are sensors that detect subtle head movements as drivers look side-to-side at mirrors, down at gauges or at objects inside and around their vehicles. The sensors and algorithms also can detect head bobs or a lack of movement as early signs of drowsiness or fatigue. The headset communicates with the Maven Co-Pilot app that gives drivers feedback on their safe driving. Scores indicate if they check their mirrors in a timely manner, follow the speed limit and more.
The product soon will actively warn drivers and fleets of fatigued or distracted driving. As an option, drivers can use their own voice recording as an alert, says Avishai Geller, Maven founder and chief executive. Fleets use a web portal to assess driver risk and skill levels. To provide added context for the results, Maven Co-Pilot includes temperature, speed and location data in reports and on visual map displays. It also can include hard-braking and swerving events using data captured by phones and third-party telematics systems. Fleet managers can see if drivers are checking their mirrors properly in traffic or while going through an intersection, among many possibilities. Gregg Troian, president of PGT, says the fleet is evaluating how to use the information “to tell if drivers are developing the kind of habits they need to drive effectively and without accidents.” Drivers currently use the technology on a voluntary basis, but Troian says it may become mandatory for those with a higher risk profile or for retraining purposes.
Candid camera Cameras provide another approach for detecting driver fatigue and distraction. Seeing Machines’ Guardian fatigue management system has a small dash-mounted camera and small infrared units, placed left and right of the camera, to enable it to work in the dark and when the driver is wearing sunglasses. The Guardian fatigue management system from Seeing Machines gives drivers instant alerts when it The camera feeds data to detects risk due to distracted or fatigued driving. an onboard unit with algo-
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Maven Co-Pilot uses a hands-free wireless headset to detect head motion.
The Maven Co-Pilot driver app shows safe driving scores using data collected from the headset.
rithms that detect certain movements, such as eyelids closing or a nodding head. Movements that cross a certain threshold trigger an alarm that consists of seat vibration and audible alerts such as low rumbles, beeps and a whistle. The Guardian system is being tested by six small and large U.S. fleets. It initially was launched in the mining industry, says Chris Sluss, vice president of business development. During the initial fleet tests, Seeing Machines monitored fatigue and distracted driving events for a 30-day period without activating alerts to the driver or fleet to establish a baseline. The testing then continued for a 30-day period with the alerts active. The statistics from the six studies are showing that alerts, when activated, reduce fatigue and distracted driving events by 30 to 90 percent, Sluss says. While some drivers may feel uncomfortable with a camera pointed at their face, “it’s not about Big Brother,” he says. “We’re not here to watch you. We are here to protect you.”
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States moving to GPS-based weight and distance tax
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s vehicles become more fuel-efficient, state and federal governments are looking at alternative funding mechanisms to shore up their fuel tax revenues. The Congressional Budget Office recently proposed that Congress pass legislation that would charge drivers a tax for every mile they drive. Some states are not waiting on a federal solution. Oregon and California already have taken actions to tax motorists based on the type of vehicle, weight and distance they travel on state roads. Oregon implemented the nation’s first GPS-based weight and mileage tax in 2015. Oregon, and now California, are using Eroad’s telematics device to collect accurate mileage information from commercial vehicles. The California Department of Transportation announced that ERoad will be its heavy vehicle technology provider for a Road Charge Pilot.
As the largest such pilot to date, the nine-month program is scheduled to begin in July and investigate road charging options for possible replacement of California’s fuel tax. ERoad is its sole provider in the heavy vehicle category. ERoad first developed and de-
ERoad services include electronic IFTA, electronic logging, driver feedback, idle reporting, vehicle maintenance reporting and more for no cost.
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ployed its weight-mile tax solution for electronic road user charges in New Zealand. The company said it strives to make tax and driver safety compliance easier for motor carriers using its full suite of compliance solutions. Heavy vehicle participants in Oregon and now the California Road Charge Pilot can take advantage of the full range of ERoad services that include electronic IFTA, electronic logging, Oregon weight mileage tax, driver feedback, idle reporting, vehicle maintenance reporting and more for no cost. The company also is working to develop a fully compliant ELD application. ERoad also is in discussions with New York, New Mexico and Kentucky to pilot its technology for mileagebased taxation, said Steven Newman, the company’s chief executive officer. – Aaron Huff
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integrated powertrains designed to increase available downspeeding options. An additional torque rating of 1,850 lb.-ft. for the 400-475-horsepower Cummins ISX15 can be specified with an Eaton Fuller Advantage C-Ratio 10-speed transmission, an Eaton
Eaton and Cummins are planning a SmartAdvantage series transmission with a maximum GCWR of 80,000 pounds to match with the new 1,850 lb.-ft. torque rating.
UltraShift Plus MHP 13-speed transmission or an UltraShift The Advantage transmission has a GCWR of 110,000 pounds, while the UltraShift Plus MHP is rated at 140,000 pounds and the MXP has an unlimited GCW rating. Eaton and Cummins also are planning a SmartAdvantage series transmission with a maximum GCWR of 80,000 pounds to match with the new 1,850 lb.-ft.
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cab diesel exhaust fluid tank
Meritor’s MFS20 front axles are available with 16,000-, 18,000and 20,000-pound gross axle weight ratings.
configuration for the T880 and T680 is designed to maximize
fuel capacity by removing the DEF tank from the frame rail and
mounting it above the fuel tank and under the cab. Both models
torque rating. Eaton also announced its new GearLogic technology, which is integrated with Cummins Adept electronic features and will provide improvements in performance, fuel efficiency and driver confidence. GearLogic allows for the smooth delivery of many of the Eaton transmission and Cummins engine features, including Hill Start Aid, engine overspeed protection, enhanced engine braking, Smart Coast, Blended Pedal and Vehicle Ac-
also will be available with the Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance system as an option.
Also, Kenworth is making its Aero Advantage Fairing avail-
able for order with the T680 Advantage with 76-inch high- and
mid-roof sleepers, while the T370 is now available with Meritor’s MFS20 non-drive front steer axles rated from 16,000 to 20,000
pounds and Meritor’s MT-44 and RT-46 44,000- and 46,000-pound heavy-duty tandem-drive rear axles. The axles can be spec’d with the Paccar PX-9 engine.
celeration Management. – JASON CANNON commercial carrier journal
and T680 tractors. The sleeper
87 inches, making the 40-inch
Plus MXP 18-speed transmission.
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INTERNATIONAL OFFERS OTA REPROGRAMMING FOR ITS ENGINES
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK now offers free over-theair reprogramming of engine control modules for all of its new trucks equipped with N9, N10 and N13 engines. OTA will be available for purchase for all International models powered by Navistar engines 2010 and newer through International truck dealers.
EQUIPMENT: SPRING TRUCK SHOW ROUNDUP
DTNA TO OFFER FLOWBELOW TRACTOR WHEEL COVERS ON CASCADIA
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA will
offer FlowBelow Aero’s Quick-Release tractor wheel covers as an option on its most
fuel-efficient Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment packages. The wheel covers are
FlowBelow products will be offered on all new Freightliner Cascadia Evolution trucks built at Daimler’s truck plants, as well as for aftermarket purchase.
designed to reduce aerodynamic turbulence
and drag by streamlining airflow over the tractor’s drive wheels.
The wheel covers are made from durable and flexible thermoplastic
polyolefin material commonly used in automotive applications.
– CCJ STAFF
OTA reprogramming allows truck users to update an ECM via mobile interface, which initiates reprogramming to approved International calibrations. This quick procedure can be performed at the customer’s facility over a secure Wi-Fi connection. – JASON CANNON
ALLISON LAUNCHES ADVANTAGE CALCULATOR, REDESIGNED MOBILE APP
ALLISON TRANSMISSION introduced the Allison Advantage Calculator, an online tool available at allisontransmission.com designed to help fleet
decision-makers objectively compare transmission options, and also redesigned its mobile app for
PETERBILT UNVEILS STREAMLINED CHASSIS ROUTING DESIGN PETERBILT unveiled new chassis rout-
ings for Models 579 and 567 that feature a more robust, streamlined design to help improve serviceability. The chassis routings run the length of the truck and organize the air, electrical and fuel lines
The chassis routings for Models 579 and 567 run the length of the truck and organize the air, electrical and fuel lines into individual bundles.
into individual bundles to help facilitate quick, efficient identification and servicing of the systems. The routings are secured with newly designed frame brackets that hold each bundle separately and help provide added durability.
North American users and also has.
– JASON CANNON
The calculator uses current vehicle information
including transmission model and years in service,
estimated annual mileage, average fuel and mainte-
MERITOR LAUNCHES FRONT STEER AXLE
basics.
thanks to a new gooseneck beam design and an offset knuckle with
nance costs and other fleet The Allison app is avail-
an integrated torque plate and tie-rod arms. The new design simplifies integration into the chassis and offers high-angle turning
able for Apple IOS (7.0 and
capacity of up to 55 degrees as well as universal compat-
up), Android (4.3 and up),
Windows Mobile (8.1 and up)
ibility with braking systems.
and desktop. New features
The new MFS+ is available in both standard and wide
include a vocational model
track and has a gross axle weight rating of be-
guide in the “Favorites” sec-
tween 12,000 and 13,200 pounds.
tion to allow specific ratings pages to be bookmarked.
Also, the “Features” section includes information about
Allison’s patented torque converter and FuelSense and xFE products.
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MERITOR’S MFS+ lightweight front steer axle is 85 pounds lighter
– JEFF CRISSEY Allison’s redesigned mobile app is available for Apple IOS (7.0 and up), Android (4.3 and up), Windows Mobile (8.1 and up) and desktop.
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Meritor’s MFS+ front-steer axle offers an 85-pound weight savings, a high-angle turning capacity and a GAWR between 12,000 and 13,200 pounds.
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DANA AXLE RATIOS WORK WITH UPDATED SMARTADVANTAGE POWERTRAIN
enhanced CumminsEaton SmartAdvantage powertrain. The configurations include
ModulT trailer air disc brake product from disc brake introduction with the 70-pound
ing axle ratios compatfigurations of the newly
HALDEX is bringing to North America its Europe. The company will begin its air
DANA now is offerible with all seven con-
HALDEX BRINGS EUROPEAN AIR DISC BRAKE TO NORTH AMERICA
Dana’s Spicer AdvanTek 40 155 Series tandem axle offers narrow ratio steps from 2.26:1 to 2.79:1.
DBT22LT 22.5-inch trailer brake, with plans to follow with the DBT19LT 19-inch trailer
brake and 19- and 22.5-inch tractor brakes.
Haldex’s ModulT features a single-piston mechanism designed to achieve brake distribution comparable to a typical twin-tappet brake mechanism.
The ModulT features a single-piston mechanism designed to achieve brake distribu-
tion comparable to a typical twin-tappet brake mechanism while reducing weight and
size. The caliper slide function features composite trailing edge bushings and PFTE-coat-
the original small-step overdrive transmission
ed leading edge bushings that are sealed for life, fully encapsulated and lubrication-free.
and a new direct-drive option engineered for
– JEFF CRISSEY
added fuel economy in less-than-truckload and regional linehaul applications with target cruise speeds of 62 mph and below. Dana’s system includes the Spicer AdvanTek 40 155 Series tandem axle, which of-
MICHELIN, APERIA TEAM FOR TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
fers narrow ratio steps from 2.26:1 to 2.79:1,
MICHELIN AMERICAS TRUCK TIRES intro-
along with the SPL 350 driveshaft and SPL
duced Michelin Auto Inflate, a wheel-mounted
250 interaxle shaft.
– LUCAS DEAL
VNOMICS DEBUTS TRUE FUEL OPTIMIZATION SOLUTION
tire-management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal pressure on drive and trailer tires. The device, powered by Halo in
Michelin Auto Inflate, powered by Halo in association with Aperia, is designed to reduce tire-related downtime events.
association with Aperia Technologies, is designed to reduce tire-related down-
VNOMICS CORP. introduced its new Vnom-
time events, extend tire life, improve fuel economy and increase safety.
to improve fuel economy through real-time
ting on existing vehicles or as an add-on to new equipment. The compact self-pow-
ics True Fuel optimization solution designed
driver coaching and comprehensive fuel use analytics for fleet managers.
The device works with both dual and wide-base single tires and is built for retrofitered pump can be mounted to the hub using standard tools without axle drilling. The device is designed to monitor and adjust for low air pressure with each wheel rotation.
True Fuel monitors each vehicle’s actual
fuel usage in real time and compares it to the
– CCJ STAFF
maximum achievable fuel economy for that
MICHELIN DEBUTS FUEL-EFFICIENT LINEHAUL STEER TIRE
taking into account vehicle make, model and
linehaul steer applications. The SmartWay-verified tire is engineered to deliver 5
vehicle under its current operating conditions, age, as well as terrain and load size.
Vnomics True Fuel also provides score-
cards for drivers detailing the fuel loss factors
MICHELIN AMERICAS TRUCK TIRES introduced its Michelin X Line Energy Z for percent better rolling resistance than the Michelin XZA3+ tire it replaces. It also comes with an ultra-fuel-efficient casing.
The tire features a dual-energy compound tread. The top layer helps control tread
they can control, including shifting efficiency,
stiffness and stress to reduce irregular wear, while decoupling grooves and direc-
used for incentive programs to recognize and
efficiency and retreadability to help
speeding and idle time. True Fuel also can be reward fuel-efficient driver performance.
– CCJ STAFF
True Fuel monitors each vehicle’s actual fuel usage in real time and compares it to the maximum achievable fuel economy.
tional miniature sipes promote even tire wear. The bottom layer provides added fuel minimize the internal casing’s tem-
perature for lower rolling resistance and extended casing life.
The tire is available in siz-
es 11R22.5, 275/80R22.5, 11R24.5 and 275/80R24.5 in both G and H load ranges.
– CCJ STAFF
The Michelin X Line Energy Z is engineered to deliver 5 percent better rolling resistance.
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ALCOA DEBUTS THREE NEW ULTRAONE WHEELS
pounds, three pounds less than its prede-
ALCOA added three new wheel sizes
to its lightweight UltraOne Wheel with
cessor, the LvL One.
• The 22.5-by-14-inch wheel weighs
MagnaForce alloy family. The original Alcoa Ultra One 22.5-by-8.25-inch wheel with
52 pounds and has a 12,800-pound load
MagnaForce alloy, introduced in 2014,
weighs 40 pounds and is nearly 50 percent
rating.
The new wheel sizes are 24.5-by-8.25-inch, 22.5-by-14-inch and 22.5-by-9-inch.
and 48 pounds based on fitment and has a
DuraBright treatment, and because they
• The 22.5-by-9-inch wheel weighs 56
lighter than steel wheels of the same size. Specifications of the three new
10,000-pound load rating.
UltraOne Wheels:
All three wheels are available in the com-
• The 24.5-by-8.25-inch wheel weighs 51
pany’s polished, brushed and proprietary
are corrosion-resistant, the new wheels do not require stripping and repainting.
– LUCAS DEAL
NTEA WORK TRUCK SHOW MACK UPDATES MDRIVE HD TRANS, EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM MACK TRUCKS’ mDrive HD automated-manual transmission soon will have two new options: 13- and 14-speed specs for vocational and severe-duty markets that make use of low-reduction gear ratios. The new options for the mDrive HD – a rugged, reinforced version of the Mack’s mDrive HD is a rugged, reinforced version of the company’s on-highway mDrive transmission.
company’s on-highway mDrive transmission – will be available for order on Pinnacle, Granite and Titan models. The 13-speed offering will be available in direct or overdrive, while the 14-speed will be available only in overdrive. Both transmissions offer up to four reverse gear ratios. Mack also has updated its exhaust aftertreatment system. The ClearTech One, which is smaller and lighter than the original ClearTech system, combines into one unit the diesel particulate filter, selective catalytic reduction system and diesel exhaust fluid system. It will be available for order on Pinnacle and Granite models. Updates to the mDrive include a redesigned gearbox control unit, a new clutch with a larger torsional damper and new component wear monitors.
Mack’s ClearTech One system combines into one unit the DPF, SCR system and DEF system.
– JAMES JAILLET
KENWORTH T880 AVAILABLE WITH HENDRICKSON SEVERE-DUTY SUSPENSION KENWORTH’S vocational T880 now is
available with the Hendrickson Ultimaax
advanced severe-duty rubber suspension designed to balance empty-ride quality and loaded stability for added driver
comfort while also cushioning the load. For the T880, the suspension is
available with axle ratings from 46,000
Hendrickson’s Ultimaax severe-duty rubber suspension features bar pin end bushings, a progressive load spring design and a rugged axle connection.
54 and 60 inches with an 11-inch ride
form, construction and logging.
sand and gravel, crane/boom, plat-
bushings, a progressive load spring
to 52,000 pounds and axle spacings of height for applications such as refuse,
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The suspension features bar pin end
design and a rugged axle connection to help extend its service life.
– CCJ STAFF
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EQUIPMENT: SPRING TRUCK SHOW ROUNDUP MitFuso touted the truck’s lower operational costs – stemming from the lack of need to buy diesel – and reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
MITFUSO’S ELECTRIC-POWERED CABOVER GOING ON TOUR MITSUBISHI FUSO plans to showcase its all-electricpowered FE Series medium-duty cabover work truck
INTERNATIONAL WORK TRUCKS OFFER CUMMINS ISL9, BENDIX SAFETY SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL now offers a fourth engine option for its DuraStar and WorkStar vocational trucks – the 9-liter Cummins ISL9 – joining the Cummins ISB6.7 and Navistar’s proprietary N9 and N10 as engine choices for the two work
during a months-long North American tour this year.
truck models.
company plans further testing in Japan this year and
horsepower and 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque
Fleet testing has been conducted in Portugal, and the deployment at a Japanese fleet in 2017.
The Cummins ISL9 is rated up to 380 and features flexible horsepower and
MitFuso touted the truck’s savings in operational
costs – stemming from the lack of need to buy diesel
torque ratings for medium-duty and vocational applications.
– and its reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. The truck’s current range is about 60 miles on a charge.
International now is taking orders for DuraStar models equipped with the Bendix Wingman Fusion crash avoidance system.
International also now is offering the Bendix Wingman Fusion crash avoidance system for DuraStar models.
– JAMES JAILLET
– JAMES JAILLET
ISUZU UNVEILS CLASS 6 F-SERIES TRUCK ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA unveiled the 2018 Isuzu FTR, a new low-cab-forward entry in the Class 6 mediumduty truck segment. The F-Series truck will be powered by Isuzu’s 4HK1-TC 5.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine. The 4HK1 engine offers high torque output, and the powerplant will be mated to an Allison 2000 Series automatic transmission. The engine carries a B10 durability of 310,000 miles, meaning that 90 percent of engines should reach that mileage before requiring an overhaul. An aluminum fuel tank is available with either 50- or 100-gallon capacities, and eight wheelbase configurations will accommodate bodies from 16 to 30 feet. A clean back-of-cab design provides ample space for body applications, and the low-cabforward design increases visibility and improves maneuverability, offering a 50-degree wheel cut. – TOM QUIMBY
Ford’s 2017 Super Duty has 40,000 pounds of hauling power, an increase of 5,000 pounds over the prior model year.
FORD SUPER DUTY OFFERS MORE POWER, FEATURES FOR 2017
FORD’S F-SERIES SUPER DUTY for 2017 has an aluminum
body, a stronger frame and a more powerful powertrain that translates into 40,000 pounds of hauling power, an increase
of 5,000 pounds over the 2016 Super Duty. The 7,500-pound front gross axle weight rating is up 500 pounds.
The 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine now is
equipped to churn out 330 horsepower, a 30-hp increase.
Torque now tops out at 750 lb.-ft., a 90 lb.-ft. improvement.
The truck’s frame features 95 percent high-strength steel
with eight times more torsional rigidity than the previous
frame, through-welded crossmembers and fully boxed rails under the cab and forward for added strength and safety. Other improvements include a larger gas tank, an
integrated tailgate step and larger brakes for the F-450 The 2018 Isuzu FTR, a Class 6 F-Series low-cab-forward truck, is slated to go into production in the United States in mid-2017.
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and F-550.
– TOM QUIMBY
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DETROIT DEBUTS DD5 MEDIUM-DUTY ENGINE
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA debuted its new Detroit DD5, the first of two new medium-duty engines, with the Detroit DD8 planned to follow in 2018. The DD5 will be available for order later this year in Freightliner Class 5 and 6 M2106 trucks equipped for pickup-and-delivery applications. Initial production will take place in Mannheim, Germany, before production shifts to the company’s facility in Redford, Mich., in 2018. The DD5 initially will offer two power ratings – 210 hp with 575 lb.-ft. of torque, and 230 hp with 660 lb.-ft. of torque – with plans for additional ratings once production The medium-duty DD5 initially will offer two power ratings – 210 hp with 575 lb.-ft. of torque, and 230 hp with 660 lb.-ft. of torque – with plans for additional ratings.
shifts to Redford. The engines will have a 45,000-mile maintenance interval and will be equipped with the Detroit Connect Virtual Technician remote diagnostics service. – CCJ STAFF
CUMMINS DEBUTS B6.7, L9 NG MEDIUM-DUTY ENGINES CUMMINS unveiled the 2017 iterations of its medium-duty workhorses, the B6.7 diesel engine and the natural gas-fueled L9. The B6.7 is available in horsepower ranges from 200 to 325 and offers up to 7 percent better fuel economy than its predecessor across its range of applications.
Updates include a smaller, lighter aftertreatment system and a new remote diag-
nostics system that can show B6.7 owners and users engine information at a glance via Cummins’ smartphone app.
For 2017, the vocational L9 has an available horsepower range of 260-380 and
torque ratings from 720 to 1,250 lb.-ft.
– JAMES JAILLET
Cummins’ B6.7 medium-duty diesel engine has a smaller, lighter aftertreatment system and a new remote diagnostics system.
TCA ANNUAL CONVENTION PEOPLENET SHOWCASES VIDEO INTELLIGENCE, SAFETY DASHBOARD PEOPLENET showcased the Video Intelligence Solution,
from PeopleNet on violations of posted speed limits, hours
a new option in its fleet mobility platform that provides
of service and risky driving behaviors from the OER applica-
single-system access to video captured from forward-facing
tion. It also imports daily Compliance Safety Accountability
cameras and event data captured by its Onboard Event
violation data from Vigillo.
Recording application. The video and critical event data is
The dashboard has various data visualization tools
transmitted to the cloud and accessed through the online
designed to identify drivers by degree of risk. Those with
PeopleNet Fleet Manager portal.
scores in the top 10 percent in each category, and overall,
Other Video Intelligence Solution features include:
are highlighted in red, followed by yellow and green for the
• Real-time review of video triggered by company-
top performers.
controlled OER settings, including sudden acceleration and
– AARON HUFF
deceleration or hard braking. • On-demand video recall, allowing for the efficient retrieval of video clips from the past 72 hours, searchable by truck or driver identification number. • An easy-to-navigate video library with sorting and filtering options, video flagging, exportable reports, location mapping and downloadable clips. As part of the solution, fleets also have a new Safety Analytics dashboard designed to identify their most at-risk drivers. Future enhancements will let fleets push safety scores to drivers on mobile devices. The Safety Analytics dashboard encompasses information
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Future enhancements will let fleets push safety scores to drivers on mobile devices.
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PEOPLENET ADDS ‘MANAGED MOBILITY’ TO CONNECTEDFLEET
Samsung Android tablet can deploy proprietary company
Samsung Electronics America will offer PeopleNet software, including Managed Mobility Solutions, on the Galaxy Tab A.
applications and approved third-party programs on the same device that runs their PeopleNet software.
The partnership with Samsung is part of PeopleNet’s focus
to address a market need for multiplatform accessibility and enterprise mobility management.
If fleets do not use Managed Mobility Solutions, connect-
ed devices still will be encrypted with mobile device manPEOPLENET’S Managed Mobility Solutions is a new service for
its ConnectedFleet platform that allows customers who support a Company-Owned Personally Enabled communications device
strategy to rely on encryption technology to deploy a multiplatform enterprise mobility management solution.
The solution will be available for the first time with Samsung
Electronics America, which will offer PeopleNet software on
agement technology, but benefits of the PeopleNet-loaded Samsung tablets will include the ability to:
• Easily manage business and personal apps running on the
device;
• Remotely assist drivers during support cases and troubleshooting; • Enhance the user experience through customizable home
screens; and
• Quickly secure and remove an in-cab device.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A. Fleets that purchase this off-the-shelf
– AARON HUFF
RAND MCNALLY ENHANCES ROUTING, MILEAGE SOFTWARE RAND MCNALLY launched a new enhanced version of its
The software now enables users to create multiple
IntelliRoute with MileMaker software for routing and mileage
routes on a single screen to more clearly see routes, maps
calculation, with several key functional improvements designed
and overviews. It also provides enhanced toll data, which
to help users plan routes more efficiently.
includes transponder discount rates. The updated software also is designed to be easier to use and view, with rede-
KIENE’S K-1360 Clutch Brake Cutter Kit! Quickly removes one-piece clutch brakes for mechanical clutches . . . COMPLETELY REMOVE A CLUTCH BRAKE IN 15 TO 20 MINUTES!
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signed maps of higher resolution and an improved user interface. The new version includes: • Higher-resolution mapping that enables more accurate truck-specific point-to-point routing and mileages. Mapping covers the United States, Canada and Mexico; • A new user interface to assist businesses in processing route inquiries more efficiently; • New abilities to create and visualize multiple truck routes and route types on a single map; • Toll cost data with transponder options for more accurate planning and accounting;
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– CCJ STAFF Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute with MileMaker software enables users to create multiple routes on a single screen to more clearly see routes, maps and overviews.
NEW Driver fatigue monitoring system
Dashcam with built-in GPS Cobra’s Drive HD CDR 875 G dashcam has a built-in GPS designed to allow drivers to receive updates from other drivers about road conditions. The road-facing camera is full 1080P high-definition and provides a 160-degree viewing angle. It features a G-Sensor designed to trigger the unit to automatically and permanently protect clips if an impact is detected. The dashcam also offers a “parking mode” motion sensor that is enabled when the truck is parked; the added security feature captures movement in the camera’s viewing eye. Cobra Electronics, Cobra.com
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New sizes for tire lineup Uniroyal has added two sizes to its commercial truck tire line. The RS20, a SmartWay-verified regional all-position tire, now is available in size 255/70R22.5 for pickup-and-delivery vehicles and trailers, while the HS50 now is available in size 425/65R22.5 for on-/off-road dump trucks and concrete mixers. Launched in January, the Uniroyal tire portfolio now consists of six tread designs with 28 total sizes. Uniroyal, UniroyalTruckTires.com
Curtainside trailer systems
Wabco’s next-generation OnLane lane departure warning system features a high-resolution camera integrated with SmartDrive’s video-based driver performance management system. Wabco’s OnLane camera-based LDWS continuously monitors the vehicle’s position within lane markings and alerts the driver via visual, audible or haptic warnings to take action when it detects unintentional lane changes. SmartDrive’s system incorporates video recording and near real-time video analysis that facilitates driver coaching to improve driving efficiency and support enhanced road safety. The system’s camera combines the functionalities of lane marking detection and video streaming and delivers improved lane marking recognition due to an intelligent lane tracking algorithm. Wabco, Wabco-Auto.com |
Seeing Machines’ Guardian fatigue management system is a driver-facing dash-mounted camera system designed to capture video of drivers falling asleep and driving while distracted. Small units, placed left and right of the camera, emit infrared light, enabling the system to work in the dark and when the driver is wearing sunglasses. The product has an algorithm designed to detect fatigue and distraction. An alarm is triggered by certain movements, such as eyelids closing or the head nodding. The alarm consists of seat vibration and audible alerts such as low rumbles, beeps and a whistle.
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Kinedyne’s Kin-Sider and Kin-Slider systems address weaknesses such as single-point latching, moisture intrusion, mechanical failure, graphic fading and fungal growth that can affect existing curtainside systems. The Kin-Sider employs familiar fasteners at the bottom of the curtainside, but a proprietary latching is designed to enable the curtain to be opened and closed effortlessly within seconds, an advantage for those with chassis-mounted truck bodies that now use roll-up doors and traditional curtain walls. The Kin-Slider opens and closes at both ends of the trailer, and cargo can be fully accessed and the curtain closed again within a matter of moments. The system has a full-length vertical multi-latch closure system with an adjacent all-in-one latch release mechanism located both forward and aft. Kinedyne also can apply customer graphics to the base curtain material. Kinedyne, Kinedyne.com
PRODUCTS
Lower-cost ELD Rand McNally’s ELD 50 is a simple and low-cost electronic logging option. When paired with a driver’s existing Android phone or Rand McNally navigation tablet, the ELD 50 creates a secure compliance solution that meets upcoming federal ELD mandates. The 3¼-inch device plugs into a truck’s diagnostics port below the dash and sends hours data to the complementary Rand McNally DriverConnect app via Bluetooth, where drivers may view both current HOS logs and driver vehicle inspection reports via the Rand McNally DriverConnect web portal. Rand McNally, RandMcNally.com
Integrated side-rail system East’s integrated extruded aluminum side-rail system accommodates a Double-L winch with flat-hook straps for cargo securement. Available on both sides of the East Beast or Beast II flatbed trailer, the flat-hook tiedowns are interchangeable and are designed to allow torque to be applied evenly to stabilize the load. Each tiedown is movable so that it can be positioned where needed to secure the cargo. Once the flat hook is engaged, the rail’s design holds the hook in place while tension is added to the strap. The side rail maintains all of the standard features of East’s Securetight cargo control system, an adjustable chain tiedown and winch strap capture system where movable tiedowns across the top of the side rail provide positive locking every 8 inches. Straps go inside the rail, not over the top, to help protect the strap from chafing against the winch hook and from shearing or cutting should the trailer be involved in a mishap. East Manufacturing, EastMFG.com commercial carrier journal | may 2016 Radiator Works_CCJ0416_PG.indd 1
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P&D, trailer tires THIS YEAR’S ACTIVITIES:
• Best of show winners from the past Pride & Polish events compete for the grand prize • Show trucks from across the country on display
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Hankook’s DH07 drive pickup-and-delivery tire is suited for medium and long-haul service and incorporates a wider three-channel zigzag groove tread pattern designed to prevent stone drilling and facilitate self-cleaning. The DH07’s belt structure has been engineered for reduced heat generation, while its structure has been optimized for improved ride and handling and its bead design profile helps facilitate retreadability. The DH07 is available in three 19½-inch sizes: 225/70R19.5, 245/70R19.5 and 265/70R19.5. The TH22 low-platform trailer tire features a chip and cut compound built for added durability, while its belt structure is engineeered to help minimize deformation for lower rolling resistance. An enlarged carcass profile with a reinforced belt cord also addresses durability, and a reinforced bead structure is designed to enhance load performance. The TH22 is available in four 17½- and 22½inch sizes: 215/75R17.5, 235/75R17.5, 245/70R17.5 and 255/70R22.5. Hankook Tire, HankookTire.com
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Slide axle trailer XL now offers a slide axle trailer rated at 80,000 pounds overall and 50,000 pounds in 10 feet concentrated. The XL 80 Slider’s sliding axle assembly features a low load angle of 6½ degrees for loading inoperable equipment that requires winches and rollers. Filament-wound composite rollers are engineered to slide smoothly without grease. The slider offers a heavy-duty 20,000-pound hydraulic winch with manual kick-out and 100 feet of cable. The winch comes with a seven-function wireless remote and a recessed roller at the top of the gooseneck. Close crossmember spacing is designed to allow drivers to also transport forklifts. Two toolboxes in the upper deck provide storage space. The 53-foot-long slider has a 15-degree dump angle; operators also can spec a 48-foot-long trailer with a 17-degree dump angle or a 51-foot-long unit with a 16-degree dump. XL Specialized Trailers, XLSpecializedTrailer.com
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Aventics and VHTek have collaborated on an electromechanical valve technology designed for applications such as exhaust gas recirculation, intake throttle, engine exhaust braking and turbocharging to help improve diesel engine efficiency and emissions. The hot-side EGR poppet valve design is available in seat diameters from 30 to 50 mm. The hot-side EGR flap valve design is available in single- and dual-bore configurations in flap sizes from 35 to 75 mm.
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Trailer monitoring system BlackBerry’s trailer monitoring system can be integrated with existing equipment monitoring or telematics systems. BlackBerry Radar works via a cloud-based web portal and a small device that mounts on a trailer’s door and connects to available cellular networks. Using a bevy of sensors, the system monitors GPS location, temperature, humidity and cargo. Map-based visualizations provide trailer locations and status, along with data-driven reports on metrics such as utilization, detention and more. Radar also allows users to create geofences and receive alerts about movement into and out of them. BlackBerry, BlackBerry.com
Toll road transponder Bestpass now unifies toll road coverage on a single transponder through its Bestpass Complete service, which gives customers national toll coverage with optional weigh station bypass compatibility and comprehensive reporting for all major U.S. toll roads. The company’s Freedom Service offers coast-to-coast violation and out-of-Bestpass network toll statement processing. Out-of-network bills can be submitted for inclusion on a single monthly invoice for comprehensive toll data reporting. Bestpass, Bestpass.com
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GoodyearTruckTires .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Great American Trucking Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-349-4287 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71 Great Dane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 773-254-5533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hankook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HankookTireUSA .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Howes Lubricator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-438-4693 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Imperial Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-558-2808 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Isuzu Commercial Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-441-9638 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Kenworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenworth .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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MackTrucks .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 McLeod Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-362-5363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Meritor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MeritorServicePoint .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Minimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-248-3855 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Napa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-LET-NAPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Navistar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . InternationalTrucks .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC-1 O’Reilly Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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PREVENTABLE or NOT? Lowered dock door ruins Doe’s day
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n a sunny but chilly morning, trucker John Doe arrived at the Frugal Family Grocery Store in Denver towing a trailer loaded with produce. After calling upon store personnel to raise the facility’s overhead door, Doe expertly backed his vehicle until it was positioned at the dock. At that point, while the trailer was completely under cover, about half of Doe’s tractor protruded beyond the building. While manager Sid Snorkelli directed the unloading process, Doe strolled into the store and – after a slight detour to acquire a fresh bag of celery sticks – headed for the deli for a Fresh Frugal Coffee and a double order of Fantastic Frugal Fajitas. He wasn’t present in the dock area when the overhead door was lowered partially, just above the level of his tractor’s roof, to help minimize the loss John Doe didn’t notice an of heat from the dock area. overhead door had been When Doe returned to the lowered partially before he began to exit the dock area dock, burping with pleasure and damaged both the door from his tasty breakfast, he fiand his exhaust stack. Was nalized the exchange of paperthis a preventable accident? work with Snorkelli, climbed back into his cab, cranked up his Cummins and began to exit the … BLAM! CEREETCH!! Fragments of overhead door rained loudly on the cab, and to Doe’s horror, his beautiful triple-chromed exhaust stack had been bent into a “C” shape! Oh no!! Doe contested the warning letter for a preventable accident, claiming that Snorkelli should have warned him about the lowered door. Asked to resolve the dispute, the National Safety Council’s Accident Review Committee upheld the preventable ruling, noting that Doe should have checked clearances before attempting to depart the dock. A simple glance skyward would have revealed the danger.
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