FMCSA revises VOL. 8 NO. 2 cargo securement

rules Platform Trailer Market Boom he The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad- Bulkheads 101 Cargo Securement Tministration modified or clarified several A Combination of Solutions aspects of its load securement regulations. The Integral Siderails Standard latest rule was published in the June 22 Federal Sentry Stocking Program s a member of the ThyssenKrupp The steel flatbeds, which are substantially Register. 3-Step Paint Process Materials NA group, TKX Logistics * modified, provide durability for the twisting and There are now two criteria for tiedowns: PODS - Driven to Succeed By Lou Smyrlis A 1) Breaking strength. Tiedown assemblies and hauls materials of any kind. A leading North turning abuse the trailers take in TKX’s local TKX Solutions Editorial Director other attachment or fastening devices…must be Truck News, Truck American materials management and services delivery use, with runs averaging 100 to 200 designed, installed and maintained to ensure that Cargo Securement West, Motortruck company with over 80 locations, ThyssenKrupp miles. he building of wind farms throughout dom-type trailers are spec’d slightly heavier the maximum forces acting on the devices or sys- Lonestar’s Specialized Service Materials NA is focused on distribution and Among the modifications to the GP steel trail- Tthe U.S. has opened a completely new than the stock version, although some modifi- tems do not exceed the manufacturer’s breaking Hendrickson’s Tridem processing of metals and plastics as well as sup- ers are special stake pockets for easy lift-out – a area of expertise for LoneStar Transportation, cations include weight reduction with alumi- strength rating under the following conditions, Sturdy-Lite Bulkheads applied separately: (i) 0.8 g deceleration in the lat deck haulers ply chain management solutions and industrial safety feature that also adds to the appearance Inc. In this country’s quest to increase the de- num. Flatbed Solution: FleetView 3F services. Through its Ken-Mac Metals division, – Brandenburg noted. They also build the front pleting electrical energy supply, wind fields are LoneStar has been using Great Danes for forward direction; (ii) 0.5 g acceleration in the can be certain of www.greatdanetrailers.com Meritor WABCO’s PLC F the company is also proud to have Great Dane bulkhead and add a side panel for high visibility being constructed all over the nation. LoneStar about five years. rearward direction; and (iii) 0.5 g acceleration in three things when it comes to safely trans- among its valued customers. corporate graphics. is hauling towers, blades, nacelles and support “The Great Danes are running well for us, the lateral direction. FMCSA Regulations 2) Working load limit. Tiedown assemblies and porting their loads: improperly secured ThyssenKrupp Materials NA boasts one of “The Great Danes are one of the best prod- equipment in every direction, and the turbine doing a good job,” Brown said. cargo will move; the resulting accidents other attachment or fastening devices…must be the most sophisticated logistics networks in the ucts. We chose them for quality, consistency and components are being brought out of the fab- Durability is key to handle LoneStar’s loads, designed, installed and maintained to ensure that will move politicians to enact new legisla- service center industry which is operated by its lack of warranty issues,” Brandenburg said. ricator plants in Shreveport, La., Coleman, but weight savings have been implemented the forces acting on the devices or systems do not tion; and inconsistencies in that legislation TKX Logistics unit. TKX is also a partner of TKX Logistics is a customer-oriented com- Texas, and Tehachapi, Calif., while other are “where we can get away with it,” Brown said. exceed the working load limit for the devices un- and its enforcement will move carriers to choice for a wide range of external clients as a pany with a commitment to a superior customer shipped into the Houston port. Technology is utilized in the fleet through der the following conditions, applied separately: tears of frustration. provider of customized logistics solutions. support to its clients. TKX currently provides LoneStar is a flatbed, heavy-haul specialized GeoLogic Solutions trailer tracking systems (i) 0.435 g deceleration in the forward direction; Good news That’s exactly what’s happening with To fulfill its philosophy of dedication to integrated global value chain solutions to reduce carrier headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas, that and the Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I. (ii) 0.5 g acceleration in the rearward direction; and (iii) 0.25 g acceleration in a lateral direction. the rollout of new cargo securement legis- quality and excellence, TKX Logistics must run customers’ material costs and improve their operates in 48 states, Canada and Mexico. The The P.S.I. automatic tire inflation system has for flatbed a tight ship from office technology to the equip- cycle times while lowering their overall cost of company also has offices in Alabama, Califor- paid off in reduced costs and increased safety, The changes were made in response to various lation. The North American Cargo Secure- petitions filed and issues raised for rulemaking ment on the road and everything in between. doing business. nia, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Brown related. LoneStar has used the tire infla- operators submitted after the agency’s Sept. 27, 2002, fi- ment Standard, which specifies how cargo The company’s late-model equipment – 2003 The company uses state-of-the-art systems Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. tion product for about eight years, and a com- is to be carried by vehicles with a GVW or nal rule on the issue by the ATA, the Canadian Phill Pines and newer – includes almost 500 power units with unmatched logistical personnel support The company’s mission is to be a successful, puterized maintenance system helps track the Council of Motor Transport Administrators and GCW in excess of 10,000 lb., is the back- and a matching fleet of van and flatbed trailers, and remains an active, dedicated partner with growth-oriented industry leader, respected for benefits of the system. Chief Operating Officer various companies and associations in the logging Great Dane Trailers bone of both U.S. and Canadian regula- some of which are Great Danes. A recent order its customers’ businesses. These efforts landed the quality and competency of its people, supe- “The system has lowered our costs some, industry. tions that came into effect in the U.S. in of Great Dane platforms included both the TKX in an elite group of carriers when it was rior customer service, industry diversification and it has helped reduce downtime on the The changes, which largely adopt a proposed rule issued last June, make the final rule more reat Dane is experiencing the strongest 2004 but were rolled out in Canada just FREEDOM and GP steel platform models. The named one of the top 500 private fleets by Fleet and commitment to safety. road,” he said. “We still have downtime due to demand for flatbed trailers in our his- this year. combination of stock trailers and highly speci- Owner magazine. LoneStar was founded in 1988 in Abilene, the nature of our business, but as far as air pres- consistent with the Dec. 18, 2000, notice of pro- G posed rulemaking to adopt the North American tory. We are fortunate to have recently opened fied trailers assists TKX in providing tailored Based in the U.S. in Maumee, Ohio, TKX Texas, as a regional oilfield specialized carrier. sure it has helped quite a bit. Regarding safety, The legislation had been developed over Cargo Securement Standard Model Regulations, solutions for its customers. Logistics is truly a North American logistics Today, the company’s fleet of more than 700 it helps eliminate roadside repairs, rubber on the finest state-of-the-art flatbed manufactur- the course of a decade by a very represen- FMCSA said. ing facility in North America at Huntsville, tative committee of experts. And consid- TKX Logistics chose the FREEDOM stock provider. The company is currently expanding late-model tractors and 1,200 state-of-the-art the road and blow-outs.” In addition to clarifying the enforcement of the its operations into Canada. Today TKX moves trailers offers complete transportation service LoneStar provides safe, efficient and dedi- Tenn. This multi-million dollar investment ering the amount of trade between the two trailer for its standard specifications, said Brian cargo securement regulations, the changes to the Brandenburg, fleet maintenance supervisor at freight from southern Mexico to northern and serves the construction, aerospace, oilfield, cated service with its broad geographical 2002 regulations address manufacturing stan- was made to enable Great Dane to provide the countries, the logical emphasis should be Canada and all points in between. chemical, paper, plastics, metals, pipeline and terminal network, which assures the shipper dards for tiedowns and cargo securement require- flatbed market with the finest quality prod- on consistency. And it was, until politics TKX. “We take advantage of the FREEDOM being a stock trailer, although we add a few energy industries. immediate response regardless of origin, des- ments for dressed lumber, metal coils, paper rolls, uct, meeting our customers’ requirements, at got in the way. things, such as D-rings, for example,” said * TKX Logistics is a registered name of Thys- LoneStar attributes its strength and growth tination or size of shipment. intermodal containers and flattened cars. a competitive price. We have accomplished As a result, the biggest current barrier Brandenburg, who worked in the trailer industry senKrupp Logistics, Inc. to its diversity and ability to fulfill specific cus- “We have a great team at LoneStar. With a Information from eTrucker.com, 6/22/06 what we set out to do. From humble beginnings in 1932 with just a Based in Tampa Bay, Fla., PODS was founded to adopting “common” load security stan- for 10 years prior to joining TKX Logistics. tomer requirements. resource of over 800 contractors, agents and The future looks positive for flatbed haul- single truck and an intense drive to succeed, Na- in 1998 and originated the moving and storage dards across North America is the differ- “Anything we can get permitted and on the employees, and access to some of the finest “The vast majority of cargo-securement related tional Freight and its sister companies have grown concept of transporting mobile storage contain- trailer, we’ll haul,” said Garland Brown, Main- equipment in the industry today, we are able ers. Specific industries and programs are ing opinions and interpretations of the leg- accidents do not involve problems with the anchor to an almost $700 million a year empire. Based in ers directly to customers to pack at their leisure. TKX Logistics is a customer of Great Dane, Columbus, OH. tenance Director, LoneStar. to provide our customers with unprecedented contributing to the continued expansion being islation not only between Canada and the points. The majority of these accidents appears to Vineland, NJ the organization includes one of the PODS serves both consumers and businesses, and Included in the company’s vast trailer fleet customer service,” said Tex Robbins, owner. experienced by flatbed operators. U.S., but within the different jurisdictions involve an inadequate number of tiedown devices, largest trucking companies in the U S, a logistics can be used for short or long-term storage or for are combination aluminum/steel spread axle “We are very excited about the future of our Although the construction industry is in the same country. For example, Canada improper placement of the tiedowns, or other fac- business, one of the country’s top 10 warehous- local, interim or inter-franchise moves. Meritor WABCO’s new PLC flatbeds, which are spec’d based on Great company.” tors unrelated to the design or performance capa- slightly off its high, it is still very strong by and the U.S. don’t agree on the required ing corporations and a leading real estate devel- The PODS brand container, designed by the Dane’s stock FREEDOM model. These Free- www.greatdanetrailers.com bility of the anchor points.” historical standards. Additionally, ever in- strength for a trailer’s combined restraints, new PLC Display from Meritor WABCO allows the dis- opment company serving the transportation and company’s founders, is delivered and placed at LoneStar Transportation is a customer of Great Dane, Dallas, TX. – FMCSA creasing demands for petroleum products and while enforcement officers across the two Aplay of real-time communications between the tractor warehousing industries. ground level for easy packing and unpacking. and trailer. A significant addition to the communications ca- steel continue to significantly stimulate North countries are coming up with different in- National Freight, as part of the NFI (NFI) In- This ground-service delivery process is accom- pabilities is the transmission of critical information from the American flatbed sales. terpretations for the Working Load Limit During this period of high demand and high dustries conglomerate, is still family-owned and plished by utilizing a hydraulic lift system, which of unmarked chains and winch straps. And Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I. and other tire inflation systems. backlogs, Great Dane continues to be focused operated with core values of dedication, integrity is patented and only available with PODS. The lift let’s not even get into the controversy of The PLC Display provides the driver with the informa- on our customers. We will provide a product and service excellence that have defined the com- is designed to significantly reduce shift in contents the “DoT wrap,” which involves using tion needed to easily monitor vital trailer systems. It also meeting our customers’ needs. Even though pany for 74 years. and securely transport PODS to a dry and secure the rub rail as a securement point. That provides fleets with telematics capability to moni- PRESORTED we are experiencing this high level of busi- “National Freight began its relationship with storage facility or from state to state. apparently is in conflict with some other tor equipment status, critical events and service STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE ness, we will continue to seek product im- Great Dane Trailers as it built its fleet of 7,000 There are approximately 106,000 PODS brand l legislation. requirements. P.O. Box 67 Savannah, GA 31402 PAID provements and manufacturing improvements vans, insulated and refrigerated trailers, the ma- containers in service. The InfoLink communications gateway al- COLUMBUS, OH A recent guide to the Canadian set of Evolving Trailer Technology is published jority of which are Great Danes,” said Jeff Brown, “The way we see it, PODS is revolutionizing lows more complete monitoring of ABS and PERMIT NO. 1429 that will decrease the life cycle cost of Great standards had to include no less than 69 quarterly by Great Dane Trailers for its cus- President of National Freight. Several years ago, the whole moving and storage industry,” Brown integrates functions such as brake control, Dane flatbeds for our customers. interpretations and clarifications. tomers, branches and dealers. the company began to purchase Great Dane Sentry said. sensor inputs and output drivers, and provides Within our flatbed division there are plenty Perhaps the best way to view the new of choices to ensure customers can acquire aluminum/steel combo and GPS model flatbeds “In just one-and-a-half years, National Freight legislation is as a work in progress and to a communications link to the existing tractor For subscription information and requests, e-mail data bus. [email protected]. platform trailers that will best serve their op- for their customer, Portable On Demand Storage has gone from 38 to 100 rigs for the PODS busi- consider fighting every nonsensical ticket The PLC Display’s viewing screen, which erations. Whether a carrier needs rugged and (PODS). ness,” said Mike Holloway, Vice President of that you get. mounts to the tractor’s instrument panel for easy visibility, allows infor- For editorial inquiries, contact Roxane Campbell “PODS was looking for a company that could Dedicated Operations-National Freight. Rose at [email protected]. durable or cost-effective and lightweight, or a www.greatdanetrailers.com mation for up to seven I/Os – five digital and two analog – to be displayed. combination of the two, Great Dane has a plat- grow with them and provide national coverage,” “The Great Dane flatbeds have been strategic www.greatdanetrailers.com form trailer that will fit the requirement. Brown related. “We are able to provide extra trail- in our growth with PODS,” Brown said. ers for surge capacity during the moving and stor- age business spike between May and August.” Continued on page 4 Sturdy-Lite Bulkheads Market Boom Sentry all-steel platforms turdy-Lite, the proud manufacturer More than just a pretty topcoat By Keith Monroe reat Dane Trailers has expanded its stock slider or air ride spread. Additional models may Sof Cab Racks for the popular “Trick By Roger Roach Director, Flatbed Division trailer program with the introduction of be added in the near future. My Truck” show on CMT, offers a variety Platform Trailer Product Manager Great Dane Trailers G By Roger Roach the Sentry, an all-steel version of the popular All of the Sentry trailers share the same stan- of truck and trailer parts and accessories. Great Dane Trailers Bulkheads 101 Platform Trailer Product Manager e are in the middle of a boom FREEDOM composite trailer. The Sentry was dard features: Included in this product line-up are bulk- Great Dane Trailers ne of the keys to keeping platform trailers uses an Epoxy Primer, which consists of two bulkhead is a device at the front of a plat- in the flatbed market. Last year specifically designed to provide an all-steel plat- • One piece fabricated main beams heads, or trailer-mounted headerboards. W looking good and working hard for years to chemical components. These components are form trailer whose purpose is to “prevent ended with a 22 percent increase in plat- Cargo restraint options are key features of the also provides an anchor point for the other end form that is readily available in various lengths • 6” structural channel at 6.5#, with pockets, Sturdy-Lite Bulkheads are manufactured to O A come is a quality paint job. To get to a truly quality mixed in a concise ratio using computer-controlled load shifting and penetration or crushing of the form trailer production over 2004, and I Great Dane FREEDOM line of platform trail- of the cargo restraint system – the flat hook. The and suspensions to support the demand from re- spools and rubrails highest quality level. They are designed and paint job, the process goes much deeper than that metering and mixing equipment for consistent driver’s compartment.” Some call it a “header- anticipate 2006 will be another banner ers, which offer a number of popular, standard built-in anchor point for the flat hook means that gional and intrastate operators who are hauling • Steel front crossmember, includes pockets tested to meet the static load requirements shiny paint on a new trailer. A superior paint job quality. board” or a “headboard.” This Q&A will assist year for the platform trailer market. specifications. The “integral” extruded aluminum there is no need to add bars to the bottom of the various products . and reinforcement for rated bulkheads of D.O.T. 393.114. has quality built in all the way down to the steel. you in determining if you need one, and to what Here at Great Dane the high demand siderail is designed to provide crossmembers or any additional an- “The original stock flatbed pro- • 4” steel I-beam crossmembers on 12” cen- FREEDOM Sturdy-Lite’s trailer-mounted header- specifications yours should be. for our flatbed products continues, as ev- an almost infinite number of chor points. Users can simply hook gram was so well received by our customers, ters Topcoat board product line-up features the Dia- Surface Preparation The final step is application of the topcoat. This idenced by our ever-increasing backlog. cargo restraint locations on your at any point along the trailer length. we knew we needed to add an all-steel version • 1.13” full-length Apitong flooring Do I need a bulkhead? Every cargo-car- mondBrite Bulkheads, which fit 96-inch or The quality of the paint job begins before any final, visible component seals out moisture and Current production includes orders for trailer using industry-standard The FREEDOM trailer is stan- rying motor vehicle must have a front-end struc- that would allow us to pass on the economies • Full-length steel winch track on R/S 102-inch trailers with a 9-, 10- or 22-inch paint is ever applied. The first – and some say corrosive chemicals from the environment and large flatbed fleets, private carriers and components. dard with the integral siderail on gained through manufacturing large order runs, • Grote incandescent lamps wrap; the Smooth Aluminum Bulkheads; ture that conforms to the rules for a bulkhead. major leasing companies. the most important – step is surface preparation. provides the glossy appearance. The design of the integral both sides of the trailer. This allows thus giving our customer base readily available • Jost 2-speed landing gear and the two- or four-post Aluminum Flat The requirements for a bulkhead may be met by A large percentage of our order base is Before applying any paint, Great Dane subjects the The topcoat for a Great Dane platform trailer is siderail starts with the built-in winches to be installed on either or trailers at the lowest possible cost,” said Keith • Two-part epoxy primer and urethane finish Bulkheads. the use of a device performing the same func- being fueled not by replacement of older surface of the steel to a mechanical shotblasting a two-component urethane paint. Like the primer, winch track. The winch track both sides of the trailer – roadside Monroe, Director Flatbed Division, Great Dane coat Sturdy-Lite’s bulkheads are available in process. the two components are mixed in exactly the right tions as a bulkhead, if the device is at least as equipment, but by growth within the flat- strong as, and provides protection against shift- provides for installing any num- and curbside – and there is always Trailers. “We are very pleased to offer our heavy haul, heights of 4, 5 and 6 feet and widths of 96 In layman’s terms, shotblasting is a process of ratio using computer-controlled metering and mix- bed trucking sector. ing cargo at least equal to, a front-end structure ber of winches required at any an anchor point on the other side for Pre-spec’d from the factory, the Sentry is regional customers the combination of strength, inches and 102 inches with turnbacks of 10 hurling small steel particles onto the steel surface ing equipment for consistent quality. The driving force behind the platform that conforms to those requirements. (One ex- location along the trailer length the flat hook. designed to be easily modified at Great Dane durability, low maintenance, appearance, versa- or 22 inches. The 22-inch turnback provides at high speeds. This is accomplished in a machine market boom continues to be requests for ample might be a “headache rack” on the trac- you choose. The winches used The integral siderail with built-in that literally throws a continuous barrage of steel The result of these steps – surface preparation, composite (aluminum and steel construc- branch and dealer locations, with add-ons such tility and innovation in an all-steel stock trailer,” for sidekit storage. particles at the steel parts from every conceivable primer and topcoat – is the high-quality paint tor.) tion) flatbeds and drop decks. Nearly 100 are the industry-standard “Dou- winch track and built-in provision as tool boxes, bulkheads and tire carriers. Cur- Monroe said. www.greatdanetrailers.com angle. job customers should expect on all Great Dane percent of these trailers are specified with ble-L” design so that replace- for flat hook anchor points give cus- rently, the Sentry is available in the following The Sentry flatbeds are readily available at How big is it? The bulkhead height must The impact of these fine particles on the steel platform trailers. ments or additions are readily tomers the freedom to secure loads configurations: 45’ x 102” with spring slider and branch and dealer locations across the U.S. and extend either to 4 feet above the floor of the Hendrickson’s INTRAAX air ride, most- surface achieves two objectives. First, shotblast- available. The built-in winch safely and securely. 48’ x 102” available with spring slider, air ride Canada. www.greatdanetrailers.com trailer or to a height at which it blocks forward ly in spread-axle configurations. We are ing removes surface contaminants such as rust and seeing some demand for 53-foot trailer track was thoroughly tested in movement of any item of cargo being carried on www.greatdanetrailers.com mill scale, which ensures that the paint will adhere Great Dane’s Research and De- lengths, but the bulk of our orders are 48- to the steel and not to loose contaminants. Second, the vehicle, whichever is lower. It must have a velopment Center and meets or foot lengths. shotblasting creates a profile on the surface of the width that is at least equal to the width of the ve- exceeds both U.S. and Canadian An on-going trend is the demand for steel. On a microscopic level, this profile roughens hicle or which blocks forward movement of any readily available trailers that meet most requirements. the surface of the steel, creating hills and valleys item of cargo being transported on the vehicle, users’ specifications. Several years ago, In addition to the built-in that give the paint particles something to hold on whichever is narrower. changes within the platform market cre- winch track, the integral siderail to. In other words, a shotblasted profile improves How strong does a bulkhead have to ated this need, and Great Dane developed the paint’s adhesion to the steel. the FREEDOM line of flats and drops be? The bulkhead must be able to withstand a forward static load equal to one-half of the specifically to accommodate this seg- The full versions of the articles in this newsletter are published in the e-newsletter which can be delivered Four-Post Aluminum Bulkhead Primer ment of the market. right to your in-box! Access the Great Dane web site to find out how and to access the in-depth articles that weight of the cargo being transported. The for- carry the e-newsletter symbol. Great Dane’s web site also provides a full library of trailer technology news After proper surface preparation is performed, ward static load is to be evenly distributed over Since the FREEDOM program was so Hendrickson Tridem and product information. For additional information on the manufacturers or suppliers referenced in this the next step in achieving a quality paint job is the issue, access their web sites below. the entire portion of the bulkhead that is within well embraced by our customers, Great application of a high-quality primer. Dane recently introduced a new all-steel Hendrickson introduces VANTRAXX tridems 4 feet above the trailer’s floor OR that is at or Customer Spotlights www.sturdy-lite.com For excellent corrosion protection, Great Dane below a height above the floor at which it blocks trailer stock line appropriately named endrickson has added a three- Sturdy-Lite’s products have been featured on the Flatbed Solution: popular “Trick My Truck” show. forward movement of any item of the vehicle’s “Sentry.” (See related article, next page.) axle configuration to its popu- www.tkxlogistics.com Both the Sentry and FREEDOM lines H www.lstinc.com FleetView 3F cargo, whichever is less. lar VANTRAAX® family of trailer www.nfiindustries.com www.trucknews.com of program stock flats and drop decks air slider systems. Truck News and its sister publication Truck West, NATIONAL FREIGHT by Israel Brown, but at a young age Israel’s son How do I know my bulkhead is strong are designed to include every conceiv- www.pods.com trucking newspapers in Canada, are the sponsors he benefits VANTRAAX tridems (HKAT of the nationally recognized Canadian Owner/Op- from front page 1 Bernard (Bernie) took over the business. Under enough? Your trailer manufacturer should be Founded in 1998, Portable On Demand Storage of Terion’s able specification that either the large erator of the Year Award. T able to assist you in answering this question. For 69K23 • 69K25) incorporate pioneer- (PODS) originated the concept of transporting mobile FleetView 3 is Bernie’s direction, the company expanded from fleet buyer or the owner operator would storage containers directly to the customer to pack example, Great Dane has tested the bulkheads it ing INTRAAX® air-ride suspension www.terion.com/products/flatbed “Great Dane has met our needs,” Mike Holloway a few trucks to more than 1500. In 2002, Bernie need for transporting most all commodi- at their leisure. now available for offers on platform trailers to ensure they meet Learn more about Terion’s flatbed version of the added. “From a service standpoint, Great Dane has turned the company over to his three sons: Ike, Sid ties. Both are stocked at all Great Dane systems and patented “K” slider box FleetView 3, FleetView 3F, which offers an enclo- flatbed trailers. www.hendrickson-intl.com these requirements. sure to meet the demands of flatbed hauling. branch and dealer locations. To accom- technology for durability and weight Learn more about Tridem, the new three-axle con- Flatbeds oper- been responsive.” and Jeff who share ownership and operational re- modate this continuing demand from savings. Drawing on all of the advan- figuration Hendrickson has added to its popular VAN- ate in the harsh- In addition to the PODS business, National sponsibilities of NFI today. Bernie is still actively What kinds of bulkheads does Great TRAAX® family of trailer air slider systems. http://dms.dot.gov/search platform trailer customers, plans to in- tages of VANTRAAX, the tridem pro- For a copy of the FMCSAS’s final rule on the est environments on and off the road, so Freight offers truckload, over-the-road, dedicated involved as Chairman of the Board and comes into Dane offer? Bulkheads are available in alu- Cargo Securement Standard. Search for Docket crease production will be implemented vides fleets and owner operators with www.meritorwabco.com the FleetView 3F provides the tracking and and specialized transportation services throughout the office everyday as a consultant to his sons. minum or steel, and flat or turnback, configura- while remaining in compliance with a wide variety Meritor WABCO is offering a new PLC Display for by year’s end. a new tool to address critical needs for lighter, security benefits of the dry van and reefer the US. The company operates nearly 50 trucking “Our goal is to carry on the family legacy of tions. of bridge and weight laws and Canadian “infra- real-time communications. products with an enclosure designed to By all indications, the flatbed market more durable products that help reduce operating support centers and mobile maintenance facilities what our father and grandfather created,” Jeff What features can bulkheads have? boom should continue for the next sev- structure-friendly” regulations. survive the road’s toughest tests. costs. nationwide. This enables NFI to provide a national Brown said. Bulkheads are available that are compatible eral years. Great Dane is poised to meet The new unit mounts securely below the Tridems give operators the flexibility to haul www.greatdanetrailers.com reach for its customers while maintaining regional It seems that NFI is well on its way. NFI recently with side kits and that have a bar added for ty- the demand as well as continue to de- deck on most flatbeds with the antenna lo- ing down a tarp. velop products specifically designed for across international, provincial and state borders cated at the nose of the trailer. focus. moved up in the rankings to one of the top ten larg- NFI also maintains its mission of being a family- est truck carriers in the US. (Transport Topics Top customer needs. www.greatdanetrailers.com www.greatdanetrailers.com owned business. The firm was originally founded 100 Carriers 24 July 2006). Reference: Code of Federal Regulations 49CFR393.106