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t’s here! The Jerr-Dan 60-ton tures of our 4 JERR-DAN heavy-duty Rotator has Rotator were OWNER PROFILE been unveiled! Our recent posted on AAA Southern New England I standardizes on Jerr-Dan trucks to distributor/tower Rotator introduc- the Internet. provide service to 1.5 million tion event was a huge success, and We’re flat- members a year. the comments we’ve received on our tered by new wrecker have been overwhelm- your enthusi- 8 JACK’S HEAVY-DUTY ingly positive. asm, and we The Jerr-Dan Rotator. Worth the wait. We set out with a lofty goal for believe our Rotator — develop the ultimate we’ve got the perfect powerhouse to 10 PRODUCT PROFILE wrecker. And this took time; years deliver. The 60-ton heavy-duty Rotator. in fact. At Jerr-Dan, we don’t do And a powerhouse it is. This anything until we’re ready. muscle-bound beast has a tip load 12 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT We don’t necessar- rating of 18,400 lbs.— far more Equipped to success . . . putting your best truck forward. “We don’t ily need to be the first; than the leading competitor. we just want to be the The high-strength alloy fabri- necessarily best. And we wanted cated construction boom is offered 14 INDUSTRY NEWS The Rotator introduction event. Team our new Rotator to live in both a 2-stage and a 3-stage TerraMax completes historic DARPA need to be the up to our, and your, configuration with a retracted rat- Grand Challenge. first; we just expectations. ing of 120,000 lbs. — 44,000 lbs. After many chal- on the second stage fully extended 16 JERR-DAN want to be the lenges, triumphs, and 26,000 lbs. at an impressive OWNER PROFILE sweat and exhaustion, 43 ft. of boom length. Both com- A diversified fleet of towing equipment best.” we have achieved our plete a 360-degree rotation. helps this Florida tower keep pace with customers’ needs. goal. We are proud to Our hydraulic stabilizer system introduce the 60-ton heavy-duty can’t be beat. Stability is provided Rotator to the towing and recovery by the widest double outrigger 20 COMPANY NEWS industry. spread in the industry — 264 in. for Our new workhorse is a front and rear. And setup on uneven 22 SHOW & GO combination of heavy-duty terrain is easy with 26 in. of ground What does your Jerr-Dan look like? capabilities, incredible rotation, penetration. A unique scissors-style unsurpassed pulling capacity and stabilizer design keeps loads closer superior design. to the ground when lifting over the Our Mission We know you’ve been waiting outrigger’s extended beams. To provide you with timely information patiently for our Rotator, and we I can go on and on about the about towing and recovery equipment thank you for your patience. We features and benefits of our new technology, products and safety. “Since 1992” also understand, and appreciate, Rotator. When you are truly excited your level of excitement for this new about something, it’s natural to want Run Hard is published on behalf of Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Truck Corporation Company, and Jerr-Dan Distributors. powerhouse. In fact, we hear that a to share it with others. We’d like to Editorial office: 1233 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0803. mere 45 minutes after our introduc- share information about our new Phone: (800) 547-7377. E-mail: [email protected]. Printed in the United States, © 2005 Jerr-Dan Corporation tion event at our Greencastle Rotator with you. And we always Volume 14, Number 4, November 2005. For Canada: Agreement headquarters in early October, pic- appreciate your comments. Number 40064547. Jeff Weller President RUN HARD 3 VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 Owner Profile

TOWING IN VOLUME AAA SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND STANDARDIZES ON JERR-DAN TRUCKS TO SERVICE 1.5 MILLION MEMBERS A YEAR.

anaging a large towing fleet Use what works standardization is key,” explains for excellent maneuverability in the AAA Southern New England’s Jerr-Dan fleet consists of 19-ft. steel-bed of approximately 100 trucks The majority of AAA Southern Levesque. The towing equipment is typi- area’s crowded streets and parking lots.” carriers and HPL 35 Series light-duty wreckers, most with deck-mounted winches instead of booms. M and 200 drivers for AAA New England’s business is made up cally mounted on Ford chassis (with the of light-and medium-duty towing of Staying close Southern New England would certainly exception of four International and 12 OWNER PROFILE keep anyone on their toes. Brian passenger cars. “We consider the GMC cab-over chassis). AAA Southern New England’s cus- ed in the Boston metropolitan area, out of Levesque handles the position of direc- mainstay of our business to be roadside “We try to purchase chassis and tow- tomers include more than 2 million mem- the Avon terminal. The city’s congested AAA Southern New England tor of fleet operations for the AAA club, assistance,” clarifies Sherrie Ryan, ing units with standard options and bers in the states of Rhode Island and streets are a perfect fit for the compact- Providence, Rhode Island headquartered in Providence, Rhode chief operating officer. Included in that equipment to help keep maintenance and Massachusetts. The club’s main building is bodied wrecker’s capabilities. Woburn and Avon, Island, with expertise and meticulous category are day-to-day roadside purchase costs to a minimum,” he adds. located in Providence, Rhode Island. “We need the flexibility to run the Massachusetts organization. A former tower himself, breakdowns, jump-starts, flat tires, That standard equipment includes Satellite terminals are located in Woburn trucks where they are needed,” explains Jerr-Dan Fleet Profile: Levesque is no stranger to what it takes lockouts, etc. 19-ft. steel beds on all carriers. Most and Avon, Massachusetts. Levesque. “We have compact territories Wreckers: to run a successful towing business. To handle the thousands of calls per carriers are not equipped with wheel Trucks are dispatched three shifts per that are densely populated and to run a 1 MPL40 light-duty integrated wrecker “I have 24 years of towing experience day that filter through the club’s dis- lifts because there is usually no need to day to designated areas from the three productive and efficient fleet, we need 35 HPL 35 Series light-duty operating my own towing company, patch center (see photo on page 6), tow a second vehicle. terminals in a combination of light- to manage the call volume from each wreckers with deck winch including light- and heavy-duty towing and the organization relies exclusively on Of the club’s 38 wreckers (excluding service, wheel-lift and flatbed trucks terminal on a daily basis.” 3 HPL 35 Series light-duty recovery,” Levesque explains. “However, Jerr-Dan towing equipment. the MPL40), only three have booms; the depending on historical call volumes Towed cars are typically towed to a wreckers with twin-line boom managing a fleet the size of AAA Southern Currently the club’s fleet consists of remaining 31 are equipped with only inherent to the area. service station instead of back to an AAA Carriers: 32 Standard-Duty Steel New England, with 1.5 million calls a year, one MPL40 light-duty integrated wreck- a deck winch. “We don’t handle many “Metropolitan areas tend to require terminal. “Members usually want their carriers with 19-ft. beds can at times be challenging.” er, 38 HPL 35 Series light-duty wreckers recovery situations so a standard more light service than towing,” cars towed directly to a service station,” To effectively manage such a and 32 steel-bed standard-duty carri- 4,000-lb. Ramsey deck winch works explains Levesque. “We examine call explains Ryan. “If the customer doesn’t Services • Roadside assistance volume, Levesque relies on structure, ers. The balance of the fleet is made up great for our needs,” explains Levesque. data on a regular basis and make have a mechanic in mind, we recom- (including jump-starts, lockouts, organization and, of course, quality of service trucks/vans. “The winch provides our drivers good changes as needed.” mend several from our approved vendor flat tires, etc.) equipment. “When you grow to a fleet our size, visibility out the back window and allows The MPL40, for example, is being test- list and allow the customer to choose.”

4 RUN HARD RUN HARD 5 VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 Structure for volume As one of AAA’s numerous clubs across the United States, AAA Southern New England follows the policies and procedures set in place by the national road service organization. As it relates to towing, Levesque internally relies on structured safety and service standards; externally he turns to approved towing contractors. Left to right: Tom Engel, Brian Levesque, Jamie Wood, Lloyd Parks, Jim “We set a bar within our organization Mahan, Bill Sirois and Ron Sorel gather around this HPL 35 Series wrecker with a deck-mounted winch. to deliver what we consider a world-class level of service,” explains Ryan. To deliver train them in the proper procedure to Future growth such a high standard, AAA has instituted tow and service a car,” says Levesque. AAA Southern New England already a comprehensive training and safety pro- The biggest concern for drivers, serves more than 2 million members in its gram for its drivers. according to Levesque, is that their two-state area and continues to add more Each driver undergoes an extensive equipment is dependable and in good members each year despite very little pop- criminal background and motor vehicle mechanical condition. “Jerr-Dan equip- ulation growth. The club’s decisions about check, drug testing and work skills ment gives us the ability to offer our where to operate club fleet vehicles are assessment test drivers this type of equipment with mini- based on service quality and are always “When you during the inter- mal maintenance costs.” made in the members’ best interest. view process. Ryan Drivers are required to wash trucks “Our goal is to have a uniform level of grow to a fleet estimates that it before each shift and fill them with fuel service across club territory,” clarifies Ryan. our size, takes about five at the end of their shift. All trucks are The towing fleet is constantly changing individuals to stored at a base terminal. and undergoing upgrades, says standardization apply to hire one Levesque. “We’ve purchased 33 Jerr-Dan is key.” qualified driver. Rules apply units in the last 24 months and we expect Once hired, externally too to purchase additional units next year,” Brian Levesque each driver is ori- “We handle about 16 percent of the he says. “We project our truck require- AAA Southern ented with a com- club’s towing call volume ourselves,” says ments a full 10 months ahead in regard New England prehensive training Ryan. “The balance of service we provide to which trucks should be retired and program that to our members is handled through more budget accordingly.” includes internal safety training and the than 300 independent contractors.” It’s all part of the organized processes AAA Five Diamond Training for cus- The process of selecting an AAA con- the club has put in place over the years tomer service. Every driver must pass a tractor is somewhat like a courtship. — processes that work for towing in high written and road test as well as partici- “When we enter into a relationship with a volumes. ■ pate in hands-on training for several contractor, we think of it long term,” days with a supervisor. explains Ryan. “We look for solid towers Drivers are paid hourly and rewarded with excellent reputations. We conduct based on safety and customer satisfaction extensive background checks and go initiatives. “We have the ability to survey through a detailed interview process. our members for total satisfaction,” Once we’ve determined they are a good explains Ryan. “And we can break that fit with our club, we’ll bring them on in a satisfaction level out to evaluate how each backup capacity.” driver is performing.” Drivers who work for contractors are Only about 10 percent of drivers held to the same high standards as AAA- hired by AAA Southern New England employed drivers, and contractors are The club’s impressively organized have previous towing experience. “If required to provide proof of meeting dispatch center handles approximately they have the proper work ethic, we will those standards. 1.5 million calls a year.

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Jack’s Heavy-Duty THE B.I.C. JERR-DAN WORTH THE WAIT. ROTATOR ctober 5 was definitely not like otal milestones over the years that have stage boom height is 40 ft. from the with the rear spades, handle both the flawlessly put through its paces by Butch just any other day for it was advanced the T&R industry to the next ground, and with the standard two-stage stability and load transfer of the Van Dyken, heavy-duty operator for Othe day Jerr-Dan introduced its level. Included are the introductions of boom, the height is greater than 31 ft. machine. In other words, just one more Stepp’s Towing Service of Tampa, the new 60-ton Rotator to a handful of the reversing winch, tow sling, hydraulic The truck frame is chopped and exclusive feature of the Jerr-Dan Rotator. proud owner of unit No. 1. heavy-duty towers and key distributors wrecker, wheel/underlift, composite removed at the end of the cab, and a But, this is definitely not the end of Also, with its greater reach, power from throughout the country. body and airbag, to name the more fabricated “torsional-box” is substituted the story as the boom reach is nearly and boom height, the Jerr-Dan Rotator is And, like the B.I.C. (Best-In-Class) obvious. And it seems these milestones throughout the undercarriage of the 42 ft. compared to 34 ft. from the lead- ideal for a number of commercial appli- Jerr-Dan carriers developed several come along about every decade or so Rotator, with incremental ratings up to ing competitor, yet another Jerr-Dan cations such as lifting and set- years ago, the new Rotator offers the and are invariably the work product of 44 million in./lbs. RBM (resisting exclusive, AND the load can be rotated ting motors, pumps, best lift, reach, stability, rotation and one manufacturer that “chooses” to bending moment), which is an the entire 360 degrees, another machinery, cargo of recovery of all the competitive models. advance the state-of-the-art; the one enormous Jerr-Dan exclusive. This Jerr-Dan exclusive. all sorts and In other words, this new Jerr-Dan that chooses the “Best-of-the-Best.” torsional-box design has been well- While we could go on and on and Jack Schrock Rotator is better than the best in every The latest in this distinguished line of proven through years of service in the on, when you consider this machine Heavy-duty specialist category. achievements is the new Jerr-Dan fire apparatus industry. requires an 86,000-lb. GVWR To further sweeten the pot, Jerr-Dan Rotator for lifting, rotating and recovery To achieve this increased rating, chassis, you can doesn’t just rate the boom as is the (winching) from the rear OR side. high-strength steel with ratings up to other special In fact, during the recent presenta- 130,000 ksi is used extensively through- opportunities not at all While Jerr-Dan usual case with other manufacturers. “ Indeed, the entire unit is designed, tion to towers, the load cell confirmed a out the machine, another exclusive associated with T&R. did not rush to tested and rated in conformance with static side winching load in excess of feature of Jerr-Dan. At this time, Jerr-Dan is scheduling SAE J2512, so when we say 60-ton, 66,000 lbs., without any loss of stability production of this new Rotator for the be the first we mean every component is up to the or degradation of stabilizer footing. come to realize year 2006 and beyond. manufacturer to task, not just the boom. the size and power of And, a mere 45 minutes following Exclusive features this new Jerr-Dan Rotator. the demonstration, the word on this new offer a Rotator, it T&R milestones With the Rotator’s boom To make all of this work to the fullest Jerr-Dan offering hit the wires and the certainly is now In the matter of towing and recovery raised 51 degrees, the advantage, a 35,000-lb. planetary calls have been coming in fast and furi- equipment, there have been some piv- optional three- Then, with drag winch is offered, along with a ous ever since. offering the the widest spread of super-heavy-duty tire lift upgraded from Best-In-Class 264 in. for front and rear stabiliz- 14,000- to 25,000-lb. capacity to allow Wait until it’s right ers, combined with 26 in. of ground practical towing of those super loads by While Jerr-Dan did not rush to be Rotator on the penetration, the truck and Rotator chas- the wheels. the first manufacturer to offer a Rotator, market.” sis is lifted completely off The optional four-stage underlift it certainly is now offering the “Best of the ground, transferring gives this Rotator an effective reach of the Best” or Best-In-Class Rotator on the entire load through 176 in. from the tailboard, and other the market. For more information, the stabilizer system optional accessories enhance the per- contact your nearest heavy-duty and rear spades. formance of this exceptional behemoth. Jerr-Dan distributor or call Jerr-Dan at Most impor- 800-926-9666 for more details. tantly, these features Stunned into silence Also, make plans now to attend the mean that the truck Over a hundred people attended this American Towman show in early chassis is merely a recent product unveiling and demon- December when this same machine transport device and stration, and there were virtually NO will be on display for your personal once on station, the questions asked as the crowd remained examination. stabilizers together silent and riveted as this machine was See ya’ soon! ■

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60-TON HEAVY-DUTY ANYTHING BUT STANDARD THE FIRST WRECKER JERR-DAN ROTATOR ROTATOR

▼ Hydraulic stabilizer system ▼ (front and rear outriggers ▼ Full-length high-strength “torsional box type” carrier frame High-strength alloy fabricated Jim Stepp, owner of Stepp’s Towing in construction booms and rear spades) • Uses high-strength alloy steel for maximum weight/structural performance, Tampa, Florida, is the proud owner of he Jerr-Dan Rotator is the 60-ton, heavy-duty, pick- • Rated capacity: 120,000 lbs. retracted (44,000 lbs. full • Low-profile dual front and rear 3-stage low- running full length from front outriggers to rear spades extended) or 120,000 lbs. retracted (26,000 full extended) mounted (cantilevered box with telescoping the first Jerr-Dan Rotator. up-anything powerhouse that you’ve been waiting • Integrated hydraulic stabilizer system • Available in 2- or 3-section booms beam) outriggers allow load to be kept “We’ve been working closely with for. The Rotator is the Best In Class for lift, reach, sta- • “Torque box” style turntable mount for maximum structural performance T • 360° rotation close to ground and body when lifting over • 44 million in./lbs. (total) RBM Jerr-Dan for several years to develop this bility, rotation and recovery. • Boom elevation operating range: 0°-51° the outriggers extended beams rotator,” Stepp explains. “And Jerr-Dan Consider these advantages: ▼ Body • Maximum hook height at 51°: 40 ft. • The outrigger system’s large footprint area • Maximum working radius at 30°: 36 ft. • Modular bonded aluminum body shell with composite panels (112" x 264") provides excellent lifting has been so impressive in how they went • This muscle-bound beast has a tip load rating of (at horizontal: 41 ft. 10 in.) capacities over the front, side, and rear about developing this truck. They inter- 18,400 lbs. • Available with dual 50,000- or quarters viewed not only me and my drivers, but • Reach more during a recovery and get into position ▼ Under-lift System 60,000-lb. rated capacity planetary • The outrigger system and carrier box frame • 3-stage under-lift system with optional 35,000-lb. winches also a host of other towers — to see easier thanks to a working radius of nearly 42 ft. The are designed to drag loads over the side capacity planetary drag winch with the recovery boom horizontal, up to what it was we all wanted to see in a leading competitor tops out at 34 ft. • Rated capacity: 53,000 lbs. retracted 60,000 lbs. horizontal pull Jerr-Dan Rotator. They used our sugges- • No matter what the situation, extreme (17,000 lbs. extended) • The four outrigger pads are designed as • Maximum reach from back of tions and took the time to get it right and stability is provided by the widest double spades that will bite into the ground tailboard: 140 in. to give high holding ability develop the ultimate wrecker.” outrigger spread in the industry: • Outrigger system designed for 12-in. stored Stepp’s Towing is an expert at heavy- 264 in. for front and rear. Setup on ground clearance and 26-in. ground duty towing. The company currently uneven terrain is easy with 26 in. of penetration allows minimal cribbing under the outrigger pads for uneven terrain owns two competitive rotators, and its ground penetration. A unique scis- • Rear stabilizer spades drivers use them every day to right over- sors-style stabilizer design keeps for rear recovery turned and loaded cement trucks and loads closer to the ground and tractor trailers on busy roads. The towing body when lifting over the company also owns a fleet of Jerr-Dan outrigger’s extended beams. equipment. • Jerr-Dan chooses the “Jerr-Dan already makes a great highest-rated high-strength wrecker. We are confident that this steel in a rotator application. Rotator will be the best in the mar- Typically used in cranes, ket,” he adds. “They have a this steel offers the best truck to be extra proud of weight-to-structural-per- here and we will market it formance factor. And a well for them.” ■ full 44 million RBMs. • You will experience unbelievable flexibility because you can now lift directly from the side. Run harder. And do more than you ever imag- ined with the new 60-ton heavy-duty Rotator. ■ SUPERIOR DESIGN

10 RUN HARD VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 THE TOUGHEST MATERIALS Business Management

Equipped to

SUCCEED Equip for efficiency seven seconds when you meet someone to Putting your best (truck) forward. Once you have arrived in record time make a favorable (or otherwise) impres- at a job, it is vital that you do everything sion. And new trucks and wrecker beds By Cheri Ellison-Carroll, president/CEO of Ellison’s Towing Inc. you possibly can to get the customer back will do it every time! It’s truly a “win-win” ou have probably asked yourself the $10,000 into 200 hours (average) of The difference has been like night and on the road in warp speed. My manage- situation. this question several times in your operation per month, I came up with day. All our drivers who have been fortu- ment team is fanatical about equipping Of course we spent a little extra Ytowing career: “Why should I buy $50.00 revenue per hour that each of our nate enough to receive the new trucks with our trucks for efficiency. money making the trucks look as good as a new truck when the old one is paid off?” trucks was scheduled to bring in. Even Jerr-Dan beds consistently tell us how For more than 25 years, Ellison’s they do. The paint, lettering and trim After all, it’s all profit from here on, isn’t ONE day (10 hours) of downtime, plus impressed they are with how user-friendly Towing has provided air jacks and air showcase these trucks the way they it? The answer is a resounding NO!! parts and labor for repair, would almost the Jerr-Dan equipment is, and how guns to maximize performance and pre- deserve to be. We constantly rank No. 1 At Ellison’s Towing, we used to think equal a bank payment! And a one-day everything just seems to “work” great, vent injury. Again, this is where the Jerr- in truck and driver appearance in our the same way, but after conducting a little turnaround is practically unheard of for making their job easier and more produc- Dan beds fit so perfectly. Ease of use and area. The reason — we place these factual accounting of truck expenses, we any major truck repair — it usually takes tive. To workers who are paid based on minimal maintenance was a prerequisite. objectives high on our list and take them found that the opposite was true! Let me three to five days for transmission, engine how much they can produce, this is very We find the greaseless beds and mini- very seriously. or differential work. important to them, as well as us. mal amount of movable parts a huge Until we implemented the “Shine Footnote: share with you our experience. When Jerr-Dan invited us to compose an arti- At one time, our truck fleet age aver- Needless to say, these figures were plus. Reliability and quality of construction BEFORE You Roll” off our lot daily inspec- cle for this issue, they said we could write on aged 7.5 years old. The oldest was 13 shocking to us. We looked at what new Rapid response was also an absolute deal breaker. We tion system, our trucks never quite reflect- any topic that we felt compelled to present. time is the key found the whole package that allowed us ed our 5-Star image. Now, you can’t Brent and I both initially declined the offer years old, with more than 300,000 miles. trucks would cost monthly. Then we looked because we are very busy at this time of the But they were paid for! So, we thought, it at warranties for major components, both We are constantly looking for ways to to achieve extraordinary service. catch us without presenting the WOW- year preparing for the winter season. was nothing but money, fun and games free and extended. We were pleasantly play beat the “response time clock.” Rapid The benefits have been wonderful. The factor image to go along with our WOW- However, after we received this invitation we decided that we would like to express our sin- from there on. Well, it was money all surprised to learn that we could buy a response time has been and always will trucks have been reliable and only in the factor equipment, which all adds up to cere appreciation for the Jerr-Dan equipment right, paid out by us. Fun and games? new Ford truck with a basic powertrain be the No. 1 prerequisite to delivering shop for scheduled maintenance. The new our WOW-factor service. we purchased this year. We thought this Yeah, it was REAL fun attempting to run warranty for next to nothing, and we extraordinary customer service. This year Jerr-Dan wrecker beds and flatbeds (car- No, I still don’t like making truck pay- would be a great forum to do just that. Brent, my husband and manager, researched the calls while the trucks were in the shop. could purchase extended warranties (up to we have maintained an average response riers) have been outstanding. ments. I’ve never enjoyed that. There’s just field extensively and Jerr-Dan won our vote of We found that any savings we were seven years/100,000 miles) for a little time of 18 minutes. We could not realize Our trucks are on the road each and something psychologically satisfying confidence hands down. We are pleased to extra. And if we bought a vehicle pow- this response time if our equipment was every day making money with no prob- about owning something free and clear. be able to share our experience with such seeing in not having a truck payment was genuine enthusiasm. We assure you that our more than offset by the cost of that truck’s ered by Caterpillar, Cummins or with an breaking down or it was difficult to use. lems. We are not losing customers However, in the towing business where comments and this article were unsolicited. repair bill. But that’s not the biggest loss. Allison transmission, their extended war- It used to be a constant frustration for because of truck repairs. Plus, we have we make our living rescuing people that For more information on the topics covered in That figure is the money you lose for every ranties were phenomenal. our drivers who were held to a high stan- the assurance that if anything major does have experienced some type of break- this article, contact Cheri Ellison-Carroll at hour a truck is in the repair shop. Do you We made the decision to go forward dard of rapid response when their equip- happen, it will be repaired with no addi- down/accident, it just makes professional 650-934-0844 or visit Ellison’s Towing online know how much revenue your trucks bring and over the next three years we started ment was constantly breaking down. tional costs to us by the manufacturer. and financial sense to have new, depend- at www.ellisonstowing.com. in per hour? replacing our aging fleet with new Ford Thanks to Ford and Jerr-Dan we have There is also the “seven-second” first able and profitable equipment. It is our trucks and new wrecker beds. The make extinguished that impediment. impression rule: You have only an initial very lifeblood. ■ Know your number of beds? Jerr-Dan, of course! A rule of thumb in our industry is that After much study on all different a truck should generate a minimum of brands, we concluded that only Jerr-Dan $8,000 per month to keep you in busi- was truly interested in constantly improv- ness. This, of course, is adjusted depending their line of products. There were ing on the type of operation you run and many other manufacturers that were still the prevailing wages and other expenses making and selling what they did 20 or unique to your geographical area. more years ago, and had little to no inter- In our area, for our own business, the est in evolving with new technology to number is closer to $10,000. So dividing match the ever-changing world of towing.

Three of the newest in the fleet are this Jerr-Dan 21-ft. steel Shark dual-angle bed, 19-ft. aluminum Pioneer fixed-rail bed and a Self-Loader bed/tunnel box. All are mounted on 2005 Ford chassis (Self-Loader and Pioneer on F-550; Shark on F-650).

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Jerr-Dan debuts Rotator Oshkosh truck’s unmanned vehicle completes grueling 132-mile course Jerr-Dan debuted its new Rotator on October 4-5 to a select number of towers Collins and enhanced with a stereo vision chairman, president and chief executive and distributors at an invitation-only, all- navigation system developed by the officer. “Completing the race spectacu- expenses-paid introductory event at the Vision Labs at the University of Parma. larly indicates how close we may be to company’s headquarters in Greencastle, making this a reality.” Pennsylvania. Towers and distributors from Darkness to light all over the United States joined the Opening dinner ceremonies provided TerraMax completed the 132-mile Up to the challenge company in unveiling the much-anticipated Jerr-Dan president Jeffrey attendees a chance to socialize before the desert course with an unofficial run time Three years ago the Defense 60-ton wrecker. Weller welcomes towers next day’s Rotator introduction event. of 12 hours and 51 minutes. The team Advanced Research Projects Agency The two-day event began on a Tuesday and sets the tone for the two-day event. After dinner was assigned a starting time more than (DARPA), the research and development evening with a welcome dinner, cocktail Bill and Marci two hours behind the first vehicle, and arm of the Pentagon, challenged robot- hour and opening remarks by Jerr-Dan Gratzianna of was “paused” numerous times by ics experts from across the country to management. Then Jerr-Dan pulled out the O’Hare Towing visit with Debra DARPA officials to accommodate dis- develop an autonomous, driverless vehi- stops for Wednesday’s introduction event. Team and Wayne abled or slower moving vehicles on the cle that could traverse a rugged, off- The Rotator was “unveiled” to towers and Sullivan of TerraMax course. As a result, daylight ended road desert course. After no vehicle put through a series of impressive test Sullivan’s before TerraMax could complete the completed last year’s 150-mile DARPA Garage. performances, including a demonstration races course on the first day. Grand Challenge, 195 teams entered the of the low-profile stabilizers, many lift Even though TerraMax was capable competition this year. John Randjelovic, president and CEO of TerraMax was demonstrations and even a static side of operating autonomously in the dark, Three levels of qualify- winching load demonstration in excess of Pierce Manufacturing, shares a laugh to win with Jim Stepp of Stepp’s Towing and race officials paused it in the middle of ing events narrowed the largest and 66,000 lbs. After lunch and a question- Gordon Godfrey of H.R. the desert — among snakes, scorpions the final field to 23. widest vehicle to and-answer session, the event was Runciman LTD. and coyotes — until daybreak for the DARPA Grand rounded out with a factory tour. ■ shkosh Truck Corporation and safety of the chase vehicle drivers. Challenge teams were successfully nav- TerraMax idled in the desert given the race route Shown at right: An impressive partners Rockwell Collins igate Beer Bottle demonstration, the Rotator lifts and the University of Parma, overnight, setting off for the finish line at just two hours before 52,100 lbs., as evidenced by O dawn. About five miles from the course’s the start of the race. Pass (a narrow, the load cell meter at right. Italy, celebrated their robotic truck, end, this 8-ft.-wide defense truck passed Team TerraMax mem- TerraMax™, completing the DARPA treacherous Grand Challenge. The vehicle was one through Beer Bottle Pass, with just inches bers then programmed of five to complete the race. to spare between its bumper and a 200- the course coordinates mountain road). TerraMax is based on the Medium ft. sheer cliff. into their vehicle. Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) TerraMax was the largest and widest “The development program associat- truck platform built by Oshkosh Truck for vehicle to successfully navigate this nar- ed with completing the Grand Challenge the Marine Corps. It operates without a row, treacherous mountain road, was rewarding in and of itself,” said driver or remote controls, using a guid- demonstrating the precision of the vehi- Don Verhoff, Oshkosh executive vice ance system based on standard, yet cle’s numerous sensing systems. The president of corporate engineering and Shown below: Master of Ceremonies, The event began by “unveiling” the Rotator and demonstrating large Oshkosh truck crossed the finish technology. “We gained immense Jerr-Dan’s Weldon Wright, explains rugged navigational computers, a its newly designed low-profile stabilizers. line just after noon on Sunday, October knowledge regarding autonomous vehi- the features of the 60-ton wrecker. sophisticated global positioning system, laser range-finders and a synthetic 9, following more than 30 hours of con- cle technologies that are viable in the vision system. It can carry more than tinuous operation. rigorous military environment, and we “DARPA’s goal is to help take our are committed to moving this technology Wayne Sullivan, 7 tons off-road and was the largest troops out of harm’s way by fostering forward to aid the U.S. military.” left, of Sullivan’s entry in the Grand Challenge race. Garage chats TerraMax’s navigational systems were development of unmanned vehicles,” For more information, go to www.ter- ■ with owner of designed and integrated by Rockwell says Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh Truck ramax.com. the first Rotator, Jim Stepp.

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CHANGING WITH THE TIMES A DIVERSIFIED FLEET OF TOWING EQUIPMENT HELPS THIS FLORIDA TOWER KEEP PACE WITH CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS.

The fleet at Upman’s Towing includes both Jerr-Dan wreckers and carriers. A sampling is shown here, from the 50-ton and 14-ton wreckers s a kid growing up near The mid 1990s ushered in another our own service,” he says. “It’s just to the industrial transporter to the Shark carrier. Sarasota, Florida, Randy Upman change when the elder Upman retired an easier piece of equipment to Inset: Randy Upman, owner, adapts his business to the city’s changing A remembers middle-of-the-night and Randy took over the reins. Today, use because there aren’t a lot of customer base. towing runs he made with his dad. Upman’s Towing has expanded to three moving parts.” OWNER PROFILE “He would knock on my bedroom Sarasota locations with five impound His most recent purchase was a Upman’s Towing door whenever he received those calls,” yards. In nearby Bradenton, Upman 10-ton industrial transporter with a four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive “Other towing services have to turn Sarasota, Florida Randy Upman, president of Upman’s operates an additional terminal and 24-ft. deck that he added just two vehicles require them, and in many down this type of business because they Jerr-Dan Fleet Profile: Towing in Sarasota, remembers. impound yard. months ago. With a 20,000-lb. deck cases customers request them, simply can’t maneuver their flatbeds in Wreckers: “I always wanted to go with him so I’d His fleet of trucks has also grown — capacity, Upman can easily move con- regardless of vehicle type. those places.” One HPL 6060/6084 light-duty wrecker have all my clothes set out. He worked from seven to 20, ranging in diversity struction equipment and even boats. “Customer demand is moving Always with an eye on the future, One MDL 280/110 14-ton medium- six days and six nights a week so other and size from a 50-ton wrecker to a The heavy hitter in the fleet is an toward flatbeds,” he says. “That’s why Upman anticipates adding a low-load- duty wrecker with underreach than Sundays, it was the only time I saw 21-ft. carrier. The majority — 12 of the HDL 1000/530 50-ton Independent I’ve gone to virtually all flatbeds except ing, detachable carrier for large con- One HDL 600/350 30-ton him. But ever since then, I knew this 20 — are Jerr-Dan units. wrecker with four-stage underlift. It for a couple of wreckers. Everyone struction equipment and high-profile heavy-duty wrecker One HDL 1000/530 Series 50-ton was what I wanted to do.” incorporates a built-in counterweight wants their vehicle transported on a trucks. He is also considering adding a independent heavy-duty wrecker Ironically, towing wasn’t the initial It just takes one and an extra fuel tank for interstate flatbed. They feel it’s safer because they self-loader. with four-stage underlift bread and butter for the Upman family. Upman purchased his first Jerr-Dan incident management. don’t understand the ingenuity of a Currently he utilizes a competitive- Carriers: One 10-ton industrial In 1955, Randy’s father opened a gas in 1997 and has been relying on the “I added this truck a few years ago, towing system.” brand self-loader, but would prefer to transporter with a 24-ft. deck station/garage business and reluctantly brand exclusively ever since. and at that time, it was just the second Upman maintains a few light-duty add a Jerr-Dan MPL40 to his fleet. Seven Shark carriers with 19- added towing as a secondary, but nec- “Compared to previous brands I’ve truck of its kind built by Jerr-Dan,” says wreckers to satisfy the needs of recov- “These types of trucks have become so and 21-ft. beds essary, evil to support the service end of worked with, the Jerr-Dan towing Upman. ery in tight spaces such as parking popular and are especially beneficial to Services the business. However, by the early equipment provides far less downtime Some of his most frequently used garages. “Our small wrecker is the only us,” he says. “In space-constrained • 24-hour roadside assistance Light-, medium- and 1980s, those initial wage earners suc- and easier maintenance, which is trucks include several 21-ft. carriers one within a two-county area that will areas that are very common here, a • heavy-duty towing cumbed to towing. important because we handle much of which are in demand because new fit into these areas,” he explains. driver can pull in front of a vehicle • Equipment transport • Vehicle storage

16 RUN HARD RUN HARD 17 VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 removing beached and sunken boats FedEx, UPS and the cable, phone and yachts. As a certified scuba and utility companies. diver, Upman can handle these “Any time any one of these busi- specialty calls. Upman’s Towing nesses needs a vehicle moved, we was also in high demand last fall get the call,” he says. when a hurricane moved through Including the contract jobs, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda just roadside assistance and accident/ 30 miles to the south. recovery services, Upman’s Towing Sarasota is also a city that is rap- tows about 1,000 cars a week. idly growing. Space is at a premi- “That number has certainly Customer demand is leaning um, including parking spaces. increased in the last five years,” he toward flatbed carriers. “You’ll see a lot of tow-away zones indicates. “I’ve had to buy more and Upman’s Towing is responding here,” says Upman. “That means we more equipment to keep up with the with carriers like this Jerr-Dan Shark with a 21-ft. bed. move a lot of illegally parked pace of demand. Growth in this and/or abandoned vehicles.” area is phenomenal. When I was needing to be towed without tying Abandoned and junk vehicles growing up, everything east of I-75 up traffic. Plus, he never has to get have become increasingly big busi- was pretty rural. Now subdivisions out of the cab to hook up any cars. ness. On average, Upman junks are being built everywhere. We’ll It’s also useful in our impound lots about 50 cars every two weeks. have to continue to add equipment because we are constantly moving That’s up from about 30 cars once a to keep up cars to make way for new ones and month just a few years ago. with that prepare the old ones for our “There’s a lot of processing that growth.” bimonthly auctions.” goes along with this side of the busi- And ness,” he says. “I have one employ- Upman is Taking every call ee who is dedicated to dealing with changing Diversity in truck types is impor- the impound lots. He evaluates with the tant to Upman since he rarely turns what’s in the yard, who’s coming, times. down a job. who’s going, etc. There is constant “There’s no doubt in my mind that “We handle a lot of towing and movement of those vehicles. automakers are building better recovery that no one else wants to Sometimes they are handled as cars,” he says. “I’ve definitely seen a do,” he notes. “We focus on accom- many as six or seven times.” decline in the last five years in calls modating customers and making Upman’s office manager, dis- related to new car breakdowns so them happy. We strive to go above patcher and assistant handle critical our focus has shifted to more serv- and beyond what is needed.” responsibilities within the office. “I’d ice-related work such as lockouts Certain aspects of Sarasota be lost without them!” he adds. and jump-starts. And with so much create some unique challenges that In between specialty calls, construction, punctured tires are some towers simply don’t want to Upman and his employees focus on pretty common. But we’ll continue to take on. For one, the city’s close the backbone of the business — car meet our customers’ demands, proximity to water — the Gulf of dealership service and city law whatever they happen to be. As Mexico, lakes and swamps — trans- enforcement. He also has contracts long as I’m in the towing business, lates into underwater recoveries and with the local U.S. Postal Service, that’s my goal.” ■

Randy Upman, center, owner of Upman’s Towing, and drivers left to right, Joe Smith, Wesley Gallimore, Alex Mink and Mike Spurlock, tow about 1,000 cars a week.

RUN HARD 18 VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 Eliminates Push-Pull Cable Actuation for TG Series PTOs. • Available for manual or automatic* transmissions. • Simple electrically controlled shifter uses hydraulic force to engage and disengage the PTO. • Low current draw during engage & disengage. • No current draw in the “ON” or “OFF” position. • Simple installation with pre-wired connectors and complete wiring harness. • Manual override connection provided.

* Requires proper activation procedures as specified in the PTO owner’s manual.

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JERR-DAN UNIVERSITY IN SESSION $100,000 PLEDGED TO HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF Oshkosh Truck Corp. pledged a one affected by this terrible natural Donations can be made at www.red- The most recent session of Jerr-Dan expectations. An $100,000 contribution directed to disaster disaster.” cross.org/donate/donate or by calling University (JDU), held in September, escorted plant tour relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina, con- Oshkosh Truck’s contribution will be 800-HELP-NOW. offered new distributors and salespeople was also included. sidered the worst natural disaster to strike divided between the American Red The Salvation Army has launched one a unique look into the towing industry. Light-duty car- the United States in almost a century. Cross and the Salvation Army for of the largest emergency disaster servic- The five-day session was broken down riers and wreckers “This is a time of immense need for immediate and long-term needs resulting es relief efforts in the organization’s into two levels. are a large part of millions of Americans in the Gulf Coast from the hurricane. 125-year history, providing more than Level 1 (2.5 days) was devoted to Level 1 training. region,” says Robert G. Bohn, Oshkosh’s American Red Cross volunteers have 150,000 Katrina refugees with shelter, topics of interest to distributors and Time is equally chairman, president and chief executive been deployed to the hardest hit areas food and water from Texas to North salesmen who are new to the T&R indus- divided between officer. “We’re gratified to be able to of Katrina’s destruction, supplying Carolina. Donations can me made try. Instructors Jack Schrock, heavy-duty classroom and Students at the most recent JDU get a hands-on look at lend this assistance during this very diffi- critical necessities to hundreds of online at www.salvationarmyusa.org specialist, and Denny Buhrman, product hands-on outside Jerr-Dan towing equipment. cult time, and our hearts go out to every- thousands of victims left homeless. or by calling 800-SAL-ARMY. specialist, covered basic terminology as training. Jerr-Dan well as conducted several walk-arounds wreckers and carriers are available to much the same way as Level 1, with with the Jerr-Dan equipment in order to each student, and instructors insist that classroom and hands-on training, but JERR-DAN TO CONTRIBUTE CARRIER BODY familiarize the students with major each student become sufficiently familiar geared toward heavy-duty wreckers. AT FLORIDA TOW SHOW components. with the operation of each to allow JDU is typically held semiannually, with They provided an overview of the role him/her to demonstrate and sell the schedules adjusted to fit demand. Jerr-Dan will again contribute the dinner held on May 13 at the show. The body that Jerr-Dan will provide of the T&R salesman, the cross section of equipment in the field. The next JDU is scheduled for May carrier body for the Professional “Jerr-Dan is proud to support the is a 21-ft. steel Rustler mounted on a his/her customers and reasonable sales Level 2 (2.5 days) was structured 1-5, 2006. Wrecker Association of Florida’s towing professionals in Florida through Ford-supplied, low-cab forward chas- (PWOF) raffle truck at our sponsorship of sis. The Jerr-Dan steel carrier includes the 2006 Florida Tow PWOF programs and an 8,000-lb. worm gear winch, emer- PIERCE DELIVERS TWIN PACK JERR-DAN APPOINTS Show, held May 12- events. We strongly gency light package, 36-in. toolbox MULE HOSEBEDS NEW FACTORY 14, 2006, in believe in supporting and a 3,000-lb. IRL wheel-lift. SUPPORT REP Pierce Manufacturing Inc. delivered Orlando, Fla. the industry that we The chassis has a 19,500 GVWR, twin Enforcer pumper fire trucks equipped Jerr-Dan Corporation recently This is the ninth serve. By co-sponsor- 4.5L V-6 200-hp diesel engine, with Pack Mule ergonomic hosebeds to the welcomed Michael Cherry as the consecutive year Jerr- ing the award dinner, 156-in. cab-to-axle wheelbase and a City of Poquoson Fire Department, company’s newest factory support Dan has sponsored we’re able to recog- 35-gal. fuel tank. Poquoson, Virginia. Pierce, the leading representative for the state of Florida. the raffle truck. In nize excellence in Atlanta Wrecker & Carrier Sales is North American manufacturer of fire and This position provides sales support, addition, Jerr-Dan towing and the impor- an exclusive distributor of the full line rescue apparatus, is known for its innova- “We’re a small department and believe customer service assistance and and its local distribu- tant contributions that of Jerr-Dan wreckers and carriers. The tive safety technologies. the Pack Mule hosebed will help make our spec’ing support to customers through tor, Atlanta Wrecker & towers play in serving company is headquartered in Atlanta The Pierce Pack Mule ergonomic entire firefighting operations safer, as well Jerr-Dan’s distribution network. Carrier Sales, will co-host with Ford their communities,” says Jeff Weller, with sales and service in Tampa, Fla. hosebed hydraulically deploys a full-size as more efficient and effective.” “We’re very pleased to have Mike Commercial Truck the annual award Jerr-Dan’s president. hosebed to waist level. This new safety John Randjelovic, president of Pierce, Cherry join Jerr-Dan,” says Joel

technology allows firefighters to pull or says, “The Pack Mule is an integral addi- Amsley, Jerr-Dan vice president of ADVERTISEMENT repack hose from ground level, rather than tion to our 360-degree approach to fire- sales. “Mike is a seasoned veteran with UPCOMING SHOWS climbing to the top of the truck. The Pack fighter safety. Departments are realizing a perspective on all aspects of the tow- Axle Caps Mule hosebed can minimize the risk of the benefits of keeping firefighters on the ing industry, having been both a tow Date Dec. 2-4 2005 Date May 31-June 3, 2006 Show CTTA Western States Tow Show falls, prevent stress on joints and minimize ground, which reduces the possibility of operator and Jerr-Dan distributor.” Show American Towman AXLE COVERS FOR Exposition City Reno, Nevada TOWING BUSES & TRUCKS stress on the heart. An independent analy- falls as well as minimizes stress.” Michael Cherry was owner/opera- Location Baltimore Convention Center sis by an ergonomic expert indicates that In addition to the Pack Mule hosebed, tor of Cherry’s Towing in the Chicago City Baltimore, Maryland • NO GASKET NEEDED using the Pack Mule can reduce spinal each Enforcer pumper is equipped with area until 1978. He Date May 11-14, 2006 Date June 3-4, 2006 • ACCESS HOLE FOR ADDING OIL compression by 90 percent compared to a TAK-4 independent front suspension, a served as a towing Show Florida Tow Show Show Empire State Towing • MODELS FOR EVERY MAJOR HUB traditional hosebed. Side Roll Protection system, a 500-gal. equipment sales Location Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Recovery Association SETS AVAILABLE “Our department is very interested in water tank, a 1,500-gpm Waterous pump, representative from City Orlando, Florida City Lake George, New York • keeping firefighters from having to climb the Husky foam system, a 400-hp 1978 to 1988 Mark your calendars and join us at the American Towman Expo WWW.AXLECAP.NET to the top of the truck to repack hose,” Cummins ISL engine, a 10-in. raised roof when he purchased King Automotive, at Booth #909!! 845-357-0829 says Poquoson Fire Chief Carl Ward. cab and a 19-in. extended front bumper. a Jerr-Dan distributor at the time.

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What does YOUR Jerr-Dan look like?

Partners Dan Hintz and Roy Lynn decided they needed This truck, owned by Anthony Aquilino, president of Universe a new truck, so they purchased this 2004 GMC 6500 Towing Inc., Bronx, New York, is dedicated to 9-11-01. The 21-ft. B.I.C. flatbed with a Duramax diesel engine, 2001 Ford F-450 is equipped with a Jerr-Dan HPL 35 wrecker zero-degree wheel lift and built-in receiver for hauling a and is driven by Uda “Junior” Lopez in the shadow of the trailer. The vehicle is loaded with air tools, LED lights, four “House that Ruth Built” (Yankee Stadium) and throughout the toolboxes, exhaust brake and four-way strobe package. Tri-State area. Universe Towing is an NYPD-authorized highway tow service.

Street rods and exotic cars are the business of Frank Donato and Liberty Performance, Finksburg, Maryland. The vehicle is a 2005 Ford F-650 Pro-Loader extended cab with a 26,000-lb. GVW. The deck is a 21-ft. aluminum fixed rail with a remote control winch. There are on-board air tools, dual 48-in. polished tool boxes and a 3,000-lb. wheel lift. The custom paint job was done by Jack of Arts, Ellicott City, Maryland. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR RIG PICTURED HERE?

Do you have an image of your Jerr-Dan rig that you’d like to share with readers? Submit your photos via: E-MAIL to [email protected] (High-res photos only. Hint: Set your digital camera to take photos as large of a size and as many pixels as possible.) MAIL to Editor, Run Hard magazine 1233 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, W In addition to your photo, tellI 53538 us what model of Jerr-Dan you have, what model chassis you have and This 2004 Ford F-550 XLT Super Duty with a Jerr-Dan B.I.C. 19-ft. why you are submitting your rig! steel rollback is owned by Rod Vest of Vest Towing & Auto Repair, Chillicothe, Ohio.

22 RUN HARD VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 U.S. & Canada Jerr-Dan Distributor Listing

ALABAMA Miami, FL Richmond, KY Kansas City, MO PENNSYLVANIA WEST VIRGINIA Arab, AL Rechtien International Trucks Tebco of Kentucky KCR International Trucks Inc. Collegeville, PA Parkersburg, WV Austin Hinds Motors Inc. dba Wreckers Limited 859-624-0653 816-455-1833 Mobile Lifts Matheny Motor Truck Co. 256-586-8161 305-888-0111 610-489-1900 304-485-4418 Waddy, KY St. Louis, MO Ozark, AL Riviera Beach, FL Peytona Garage Miller Brothers Inc. Columbia, PA WISCONSIN Stormins Inc. Rechtien International 502-829-5263 314-752-5726 Nussbaum Equipment Inc. LaFarge, WI 334-774-7138 dba Wreckers Limited 717-684-0189 LaFarge Truck Center 561-882-9050 LOUISIANA NEBRASKA 608-625-4285 ARIZONA Gary, LA Omaha, NE Greencastle, PA Tempe, AZ Sanford, FL Southland International of Omaha Truck Center Mason Dixon Marshfield, WI Todd Equipment, Inc. Rechtien International Louisiana 800-777-2440 Trucks & Carriers Inc. Mid State Truck Service Inc. 480-557-8633 dba Wreckers Limited 985-876-3000 717-597-9400 715-591-2591 407-321-8474 Stuart, NE ARKANSAS Harahan, LA Roy’s Auto Scenery Hill, PA Milwaukee, WI Alma, AR Tampa, FL Southland International of 402-924-3211 ASCO Enterprises Inc. Badger Truck Center Arkansas Truck Center Atlanta Wrecker & Louisiana 724-945-5525 414-344-9500 479-632-2650 Carrier Sales Inc. 504-733-7711 NEVADA 813-626-2144 North Las Vegas, NV Wilkes-Barre, PA West Allis, WI Caraway, AR West Monroe, LA McCandless International Wilkes-Barre Truck Badger Truck of West Allis Cars, Inc. GEORGIA Plunk’s Truck Parts & 702-642-8789 570-823-0144 800-553-1927 870-482-3614 Smyrna, GA Equipment Inc. Atlanta Wrecker & 318-388-4462 Sparks, NV Windber, PA West Bend, WI Pocahontas, AR Carrier Sales Inc. Silver State International GAP Chevrolet Bob Fish Pontiac- Ward’s Wrecker Sales 770-432-0097 MAINE 775-685-6000 814-467-4596 Cadillac-GMC & Service South Portland, ME 262-338-2235 870-248-1000 ILLINOIS Hews Company LLC NEW JERSEY SOUTH CAROLINA Champaign, IL 207-767-2136 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Orangeburg, SC Windsor, WI CALIFORNIA Prairie International Nussbaum Sales Corp. Smith Services Inc. Badger Truck of Madison Bell Gardens, CA 217-352-4187 MARYLAND 201-288-3885 803-533-1585 866-846-0680 Tow World Inc. Aberdeen MD Shrewsbury, NJ 562-806-9155 Chicago, IL JP Chevrolet TENNESSEE CANADA Circle Truck Center Chicago International Trucks 410-272-0300 Rockwood, TN Calgary, Alberta 732-741-3130 Buena Park, CA 708-496-7500 Glenn’s Motors and Danco Equipment Inc. Pacific West Towing Baltimore, MD Auto Parts 403-253-6421 Equipment Inc. Decatur, IL Beltway International Spotswood, NJ 865-354-0622 310-863-8821 Prairie International 410-247-5700 Giancola Motor Car Corp. Charlesbourg, Quebec TEXAS 217-877-8411 732-251-4422 Plamondon Camquip LTEE Buda, TX Concord, CA MASSACHUSETTS 418-849-7575 Lancaster, MA NEW YORK Wrecker Capitol Best Equipment Elmhurst, IL Crawford Truck Sales Inc. Albany, NY 512-312-5655 510-569-1288 Worldwide Equipment Dorval, Quebec 978-534-1954 P.A. Ruth Automotive Sales LLC Del Equipment Limited 518-456-0356 Dallas, TX Fontana, CA 630-617-9848 514-684-1760 West Hatfield, MA Coker Equipment Gooding Enterprises, Inc. G & S Industrial Hornell, NY 214-742-5221 909-357-7920 Quincy, IL Edmonton, Alberta 413-247-9631 Elsenheimer Chevrolet Prairie International Alberta Motor Association 607-324-3330 Houston, TX Fresno, CA 217-222-1518 780-430-5520 MICHIGAN RPM Equipment Valley Wrecker Sales Inc. Auburn Hills, MI Port Jefferson Station, NY 281-590-1494 Edmonton, Alberta 559-485-1513 Springfield, IL Fallsway Equipment Co. Ramp Chevrolet Inc. Danco Equipment Inc. Prairie International 248-340-2421 631-473-1234 UTAH San Leandro, CA 780-468-5151 217-523-5631 Salt Lake City, UT Tow World Inc. Detroit, MI NORTH CAROLINA Rocky Mountain 510-430-9894 Mississauga, Ontario INDIANA Santoro Inc. Clayton, NC Wrecker Sales Elkhart, IN H.R. Runciman & Co., LTD 315-526-1300 Eastern Wrecker Sales 801-268-8850 West Sacramento, CA B & B Industries Inc. 919-553-4038 905-625-7222 Riverview International 574-262-8551 Muskegon, MI VIRGINIA Trucks Inc. Moncton, New Brunswick Port City Wrecker Sales OHIO Manassas Park, VA 916-371-3110 Greensburg, IN Del Equipment Limited 231-773-2001 Akron, OH Horton Truck and Equipment Hedinger’s Auto Care, Inc. Fallsway Equipment 506-857-4291 COLORADO 703-530-7800 812-663-7885 MINNESOTA Co., Inc. Aurora, CO St. Paul, MN 330-633-6000 VERMONT Regina, Saskatchewan McCandless International KANSAS Twin Cities Wrecker Sales Burlington, VT Danco Equipment Inc. Trucks of Colorado Wichita, KS 651-488-4210 Toledo, OH Charlebois Garage 306-721-9575 303-739-9900 Kansas Truck Center ABCO 802-862-6385 316-838-3800 MISSISSIPPI 419-536-6123 Surrey, British Columbia DELAWARE Brandon, MS WASHINGTON Danco Equipment Inc. Selbyville, DE KENTUCKY Magnolia Wrecker Sales OREGON Kent, WA 604-888-0513 Danzi Brothers Inc. Burlington, KY 601-825-6400 Lyons, OR Nelson Truck Equipment 302-436-2000 Tipton Auto Sales & Santiam Enterprises 253-395-3825 Parts Inc. MISSOURI 503-859-2793 FLORIDA 859-689-4222 Columbia, MO Tacoma, WA Jacksonville, FL Select Truck & Northwest Equipment Sales Stover Sales Inc. Equipment, Inc. & Service 904-696-3496 573-886-7886 253-922-7581 Call 800-926-9666 for information on your nearest authorized Jerr-Dan Distributor.

RUN HARD 23 VOL.14, NO.4 NOVEMBER 2005 RUNHARD is sent to you PRSRT STD U.S. Postage compliments of PAID Lebanon Jct., KY Permit #246