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continued from page 1 ECM tuning is the factor for the survival of recently built at the cost parts distributor. process of fine tuningany trucking company. of 5 million dollars, and 30th anniversary the software program This is why our tuning is equipped with two Established in 1987, that controls your en- service contributes to dynamometers, one for Diesel Spec has become gine fuel management reducing your costs, highway trucks, and the leader in the diesel system, without hav- while increasing your one for farm equip- engine tuning industry. ing to replace any part. engine performance, ment. Our team of 15 We now boast a total of Optimal tuning reduces and allowing you to save employees offers a flaw- 350 distributors and the engine maintenance from 5 to 25% in fuel in less service, guarantying our tuning tools for costs and increases the each truck, or an esti- performance and fuel engine ECM are avail- life span of the en- mate of half a mile per economy every time. able all over the world, gine, because a better gallon, says Christian Be part of our satisfied including Canada, USA, combustion means a Fournier, Diesel Spec’s customers! Mexico, Chile, Austria, cleaner engine. With President. Dieselspec.ca Australia and South the fuel price increas- A new location to bet- 1-855-932-0060 Africa. ing, fuel economy has ter serve you About Tuning become an essential A brand new shop was Page 4 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 Racing Legend Mario Shifting Trucks to Different Roads Not Off The Andretti Competes Against Answer to Historic Thunder Bay Problem Fans in Firestone Social Toronto… In a letter to Thunder the possible unintended safety OTA has always understood Media Challenge Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs and City consequences of such measures and the issues and safety concerns of Beaten Council, the Ontario Trucking reintroduce a proposed solution Thunder Bay’s council as it pertains NASHVILLE, TN… Firestone, a leading tire brand offered by Association (OTA) is once again that includes community safety to trucks operating into and out of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and the official tire of the weighing in a two-decade-old issue zone designations and the use of the city. In 2012 OTA recommended Verizon INDYCAR Series®, is giving fans the opportunity to race Mario involving commercial traffic routes photo radar,” said OTA president to Thunder Bay Council that Path Andretti, the greatest racecar driver of all time, as part of a five-week through Thunder Bay. Stephen Laskowski. instead of restricting traffic on key by Pam Pollock series of video posts on social media. As today’s IndyCar drivers prepare City Council is currently OTA also asked council to trade roadways, designate portions to compete in the 101st Running™ of the Indianapolis 500® on May 28, exploring the development of a new clarify whether the newly proposed of these routes as community safety Andretti will challenge followers of Firestone for the second straight truck route which would impact all truck routes are built to the safety zones to ensure a higher level year to race him as they perform fun, everyday tasks. highway trade serving northern standards required to handle the new of speed compliance and safety The Race Andretti program will feature four challenges, including Ontario and Western Canada. If volume of commercial traffic. OTA in these areas of perceived need. The Keychain 500, in which fans can race Mario in adding a key to a key adopted, the bylaw would force understands that some intersection In 2017, this policy approach of ring, The Can Opener 500, The Egg Peel 500 and The Chopsticks 500, a heavy trucks bypassing Thunder improvements have been made utilizing the community safety challenge to play the famous piano tune. It will culminate on June 11. Bay to use Highway 11-17 and along the expressway, but that seems to make even more sense. “Firestone has created another series of fun challenges to help all Highway 61 exclusively and would several additional improvements “The Ontario Government’s of us get back into race mode for the Indy 500,” said Andretti. “I love a also designate routes within the city may be required particularly from Bill 65, the Safer School Zones good competition and I’m looking forward to seeing fans push them- to include Hodder Avenue south to an advanced warning perspective Act, will soon allow municipalities selves to perform these tasks like never before.” Main Street via Water Street, as well for signal changes. to introduce photo radar in “The Indy 500 is known as the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing®” as heavy truck routes between the “As a road safety partner, community safety zones. Such thanks to fierce competitors like Mario Andretti and great brands like East End and Mission Island. This we want to avoid at all costs the a measure would not only allow Firestone,” said Philip Dobbs, chief marketing officer, Bridgestone means that current heavy-truck deterioration of existing safety the City of Thunder Bay to lower Americas Tire Operations. “We’re excited to partner with Mario once routes like Dawson Road, Oliver conditions. The proposed bylaw speeds in the appropriate areas, but again and engage with fans in a fun way that celebrates the work hard, Road and Arthur Street W. would should not create more safety enforce these speeds. This would play hard spirit of the Firestone brand.” be off-limits to most trucks engaged problems for the public than it seem to be a good compromise To participate in the Race Andretti contest, fans must visit www. in Northern Ontario and Western resolves,” said Laskowski. in ensuring that these historic RaceAndretti.com to access Andretti’s challenge videos before posting Canadian trade. OTA is also advising Council to trade routes remain open, while their own videos on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using the hashtags “While OTA is aware of council’s perform an economic analysis of addressing the need of local Be The #RaceAndretti and #Contest. historic concerns and rationale this bylaw. Carriers have expressed constituents to slow traffic down One grand prize winner will earn a selection of Firestone merchandise for introducing such measures, concerns about additional costs in these areas,” said Laskowski. and a social media follow from Andretti. The satisfaction of being “fol- the association would once associated with this proposed lowed by Mario” is a rare feat considering the champion driver rarely again like to remind council of truck route. 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I don’t stick my pinky out while drinking tea (I don’t even drink tea)- and I don’t pronounce tortilla correctly but I can walk out onto the pavement of a truckstop and feel at home chatting with a group of drivers and their families. The same rule applies to parenting. You have to work things out and try new techniques until you discover what is best for you and your children. There’s no such thing as a perfect parent or a perfect child– no matter what the posters on Facebook claim. So, I guess that if you really want my advice, “Don’t let anyone try to force or shame you into being someone that you are not. March to the beat of your own drum – in other words, be the drummer. Make your own music – groove to the beat of your own tune, maybe it will be a sultry and moody blues, or it could be sassy and salsa inspired. A twangy country ditty or a techno pop, funk style. You decide what is best for YOU and don’t let anyone else’s opinion sway you if you feel that you have found what works for you. Be the drummer and rock the heck out of whatever path you decide to embark down - whether it’s one that has been used before or if you choose to trailblaze a new one through unchartered territory. And never, ever let anyone make you feel that you are not smart enough or incapable. Drum on, my frends, drum on. Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 5 New Sapp Bros. Travel Center Open in Harrisonville, Missouri - Grand Opening Celebration The Week Of June 5th
Harrisonville, MO… A new certified guaranteed scale, truck Sapp Bros., Inc. is a collection Sapp Bros. Travel Center opened repair service center, and 24- of 17 travel centers located as far in Harrisonville, MO on March 16, hour road service are available to west as Salt Lake City, Utah to 2017. The travel center is located professional drivers. The location Clearfield, PA in the east. A history in an ideal spot for professional also features Sapp Bros. signature of steady and sustained growth drivers, Missouri residents and mom approved restrooms and has allowed Sapp Bros. to operate the traveling public right off of family bathroom. for over 45 years and have made it exit 157 on I-49. It’s Sapp Bros. Sapp Bros. Harrisonville will their primary focus to treat people 17th travel center to open, but the celebrate their Grand Opening kindly and fairly. Relationship- first one in Missouri. The new the week of June 5th with the main based customer service has given location added approximately 120 events on June 8th from 11AM Sapp Bros. the opportunity to new jobs to the local area. to 2 PM. There will be a prize establish countless long-term As the largest facility in Sapp wheel, gas discounts, Kansas City friendships with their customers Bros., the Harrisonville location Royals tickets giveaway, free BBQ and business partners. Sapp Bros. is open 24/7 and includes a lunch, ribbon cutting, monument prides itself on treating every Dunkin Donuts restaurant dedication and free tractor lubes customer as a guest by providing with drive thru, Apple Barrel (11am to 4pm). Radio stations a clean environment, quality Restaurant, Lucille’s Famous 96.5 The Blaze and 98.9 The Rock products and a commitment to Fried Chicken, deli and food bar. will be there to live broadcast and excellent service. 5 private showers, 1 bathtub, are giving away concert tickets. Page 6 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 High Performance Diesels with Bruce Mallinson
The Big Cam Cummins: Many you missed out on quite a driving about 800 horsepower. He was on in a 359 Pete at 80,000 pounds. to transmit information to the produce faulty signals. However, of you know that Pittsburgh experience. Several of our clients Snowshoe Mountain and pulled Now, why are we talking about Qualcomm. If you are installing a the dyno operator must be able Power has been working with this pulled heavy equipment and one away from his rear escort when he an antique engine, you may ask? Qualcomm in your truck and are to recognize this problem! In great engine for 40 years. We have of them told me he would judge called her on the CB radio asking Because many people are re-doing having issues, just bring the truck general, a diesel engine of 12 to designed parts, systems, timing how much torque he was using by why she wasn’t behind him. Her older trucks, some as toy trucks, to our shop and we’ll make it work 15 liters will produce 28 psi of codes, horsepower settings, piston how far the hood would separate answer was “I can’t keep up, I however, many are running every for you. Sometimes the ECM is boost at 460 hp, 30 psi at 500, and coatings, and the list continues. from the cowling of his A-model have the Coupe De Ville Caddy to day doing local work. Some are at fault and the only option is to 525 to 550 hp at 32 psi of boost. In fact, one day while sitting at Kenworth. the floor!” still running over-the-road along replace the unit. This has only The Caterpillar engine, 15 liter, my desk, I counted 42 items we Here’s another story: An Last story about high- with the 425-B and C mechanical happened once where we had to produces more horsepower per brought to market for the Big owner-operator was traveling performance Big Cams: My good Caterpillar engines. That’s install a new ECM. pound of boost because it has Cam, then I stopped counting. west on I-80 in Pennsylvania with friend Dwain Pyeatt built one and another great engine, and one Dyno testing the Pittsburgh the longest stroke. Stroke makes If you never had the pleasure of a heavy, wide, escort load with one was able to run from New Jersey that will also produce great power Power Way: Many shops will run torque and horsepower at lower driving one of our performance of our high performance NTC 475 to California, never dropping when properly set up and driven a truck on a dyno and give you a RPMs and requires lower turbo Big Cam Cummins NTC-855, twin-turbo Cummins producing more than ½ gear with a 13-speed correctly! Mechanical engines horsepower and torque reading boost. These numbers are for NON cranked-up will render long and tell you the truck is okay. variable-geometry turbochargers. engine life when properly driven, However, as you drive it, you I will have to compile a list of the and they must be DRIVEN, not KNOW it’s sluggish and feels like turbo boost readings for the VG- just setting of the cruise controls it’s low on power and response. turbo engines starting in 2008 and letting them go. Yes, King Our engineering team has and newer. Cruise Controls did make them developed ways to test response, The Full Tilt exhaust manifold for mechanical engines. I just acceleration, horsepower, and also helps with response because wanted to let the younger owner- torque, along with the sensors of the elimination of turbulence operators ho were not around to make sure the ECM is getting and the fact that it flows 20% back in the 1980s and early 1990s the correct signal. This can be a more exhaust. Another advantage know that we still had great- major problem: A sensor may be of this manifold is a reduction running trucks! If you’re ever working however the signal going of exhaust gas temperature by going to rebuild one of these to the ECM is incorrect. Sensors 125 degrees. With the added classics, you can stay with the can fail in their operating range exhaust flow, the turbo makes mechanical engine, have a lot of and the ECM doesn’t recognize boost quicker and the turbo boost horsepower & torque, and enjoy it because it IS getting a signal, sensor records this and sends driving the classic! however it’s the WRONG signal! the signal to the ECM, allowing Pittsburgh Power stocks just We find that this has a lot to do the fuel to be delivered sooner about every Big Cam Cummins with turbo boost sensors. The by the injectors to the pistons part needed to build a great sensor is telling the ECM that for throttle response. The Full engine! We stock more of these the turbo is producing only 25 Tilt intake manifold for the ISX parts than anyone in North pounds of boost, and when at Cummins also helps to deliver America! In fact, we still build the wide-open throttle, it should more boost sooner to the pistons fuel pumps and injectors in our be 30 psi of boost. So now, the and distributes the compressed fuel injection shop. Pat Sharp, 500 horsepower engine will only air much more evenly to the air- our pump and injector rebuilder, develop 416 horsepower because starved cylinders, which are #1, has been with us for 34 years the ECM thinks that that is all of #2, and #6. If you pay attention to building these components along the boost available. As an owner- ISXs that have failed, it’s usually with turbochargers. Yes, we still operator, you should know how those 3 cylinders. You can fix that rebuild those older turbochargers. many pounds of turbo boost your problem for $1,550 and gain up to Speaking of experience, we have engine should develop at lower ½-mile per gallon in fuel savings. 154 years of Big Cam Cummins altitudes. Many people think Written by: Bruce Mallinson, between Pete, Pat, Shawn, Brian, they have a 500 hp engine when Pittsburgh Power, Inc., 3600 S. and myself. only 416 hp is being developed. Noah Dr., Saxonburg, PA 16056 Qualcomm units: Many There are many other sensors Website: www.pittsburghpower. companies require trucks leased on the engine that can also com Phone: 724-360-4080 onto them to be equipped with a Qualcomm. However, as the trucks age, wiring issues become a problem and the Qualcomm will not communicate with the ECM on the engine. We have been doing a lot of work in our electrical engineering department diagnosing these problems. Many times, the problem is in the data port, wires leading to the data port, or in the ECM. Furthermore, they must be turned on in order Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 7 Penske Truck Leasing Unveils Understanding Oil “Penske Fleet™” Mobile App
READING, PA... Penske Truck customers informed, safe and com- 30 – May 2. Contaminants Leasing has introduced a free mo- pliant, and always moving forward,” Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., your oil samples of camshaft wear Replacing the filters is manda- bile app called “Penske Fleet™” explained Sherry Sanger, Penske headquartered in Reading, Penn- metals (nickel, iron etc.) or soot / tory, dirty air filters block air flow to benefit its full-service truck senior vice president of marketing. sylvania, is a partnership of Penske fuel issues an overhead may solve causing engine to starve for oxygen, leasing and contract maintenance “Fleet operators are consistently on Corporation, Penske Automotive the problem. resulting in unburned fuel (soot) customers. The mobile app enables the go. Our app helps customers Group, GE Capital Holdings and Injectors are another item that as well as decreasing fuel economy. Penske’s customers to: manage their vehicles easily and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global should be checked periodically Overuse of oil filters cause filter •View real-time fuel prices. Pen- places the services they rely on at transportation services provider, especially if a fuel dilution issue to restrict oil flow and potentially ske’s customers may view cur- the tips of their fingers. Additional Penske operates more than 240,000 shows up on your sample. A good going into bypass mode sending un- indicator of injector leakage is filtered contaminated oil through rent company fuel prices in local functionalities and capabilities vehicles and serves customers from rough running when started after engine. This is a sure recipe for markets and costs for third-party will also be added to the app later more than 1,000 locations in North By Tom Bock sitting overnight. Injector leaks disaster and catastrophic engine fueling locations across the United this year.” America, South America, Europe, excessive fuel into a cylinder and failure. Overuse of fuel filters starve States. The “Penske Fleet™” app is Australia and Asia. Product lines Many times I hear people say I it will run rough until the fuel is engine of proper fuel levels again •Review a detailed 90-day history available for free download in the include full-service truck leasing, tried extending my oil drains but blown out or converted to soot. adjusting fuel to air ratio creating of vehicle maintenance services Apple App Store and on Google contract maintenance, commercial my oil samples always came back Air leaks cause the air compres- soot and lowering of fuel economy. performed. Play. Penske Truck Leasing cus- and consumer truck rentals, used with issues so I had to drain my oil. sor to run constantly creating Watch your oil samples for signs of •Easily search and find Penske tomers should contact their local truck sales, transportation and When I ask what type of issues it is excessive heat and overheating oil soot development or excessive wear locations for service, fuel or rental representative to request log-in warehousing management and usually, fuel in oil, excessive soot, as it passes through the compressor. metal results and take the necessary trucks; public scale locations; and credentials. supply chain management solu- increased or decreased viscosity, If you have high viscosity, oxidation, action to replace the proper filters third-party compressed natural gas Representatives from Penske tions. Visit https://www.GoPenske. antifreeze in oil or excessive wear low base all indicators of overheated to correct the situation. (CNG) fueling stations. Truck Leasing will be available com/ to learn more. Penske Truck metals. When queried as to what oil and excessive lead from bearing I can’t tell you how many times wear the air compressor may be the I have heard someone say my belt •Make one-click roadside assis- to demonstrate the new mobile Leasing social media: Move Ahead preventive maintenance they per- cause if no copper or aluminum broke or my fan stopped working tance calls and monitor the status app during the National Private Blog, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, form regularly the answer is usually very vague. Sure changing your wear present. but I was able to baby it in to the next of roadside calls using convenient Truck Council’s Annual Educa- Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and oil is part of a preventive mainte- Oil leaks result in low oil levels truck stop. A visual inspection of a push-notifications. tion Management Conference and Instagram. nance program but so is keeping while running. The lower volume of belt may have prevented the engine “We are committed to keeping Exposition held in Cincinnati, April valves properly adjusted, keeping oil does not allow the oil to properly oil and engine from overheating. A injectors clean and functioning cool in the crankcase before re-en- few seconds of preventive attention properly, repairing air/oil/coolant tering engine. This overheats the will save you $$$. leaks, replacing air/fuel/oil filters, oil causing high viscosity oxidation Gauges are installed on the dash- replacing worn belts and having and low base issues. Running just board for a reason having one that properly functioning temperature one gallon low means 10% less oil is inoperable is unacceptable. If oil and pressure gauges. in engine. Fix leaks promptly and pressure drops without you know- Improperly adjusted valves check oil levels daily. ing it or temperature increases and (overhead) can result in excessive Coolant leaks are not always vis- you don’t shut engine down the soot or fuel dilution as valves are ible externally. If coolant levels run next sound you hear will not be a not properly closed resulting in lower than the fill line and no visible very pleasant one. lost compression/unburned fuel leaks appear on ground or engine Oil drains can be extended with and fuel leakage past valve seats. then the leak is either putting the proper type of bypass filter or A loose or open valve releases air coolant in oil, exhaust or intake, on-board oil refining system, if altering the air/fuel ratio result- none of which are a good thing. If engines are properly maintained. ing in unburned fuel (soot) and you have a coolant leak and sample Saving $$$$ on oil drains and keep- lowers fuel economy. Valves that shows potassium and sodium in ing oil clean will help you defray the are too tight can cause cam shaft high levels than chances are cool- costs of proper maintenance. wear resulting in premature cam ant is infiltrating the oil which will If you have any topic suggestions shaft or roller following bearing eventually create excessive wear to for this column please email me at: failure. A wise person schedules a internal parts. Don’t take coolant [email protected] periodic overhead to have the valves leaks lightly they can and will cause adjusted. If you start to see signs on high dollar breakdowns. Page 8 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 Another Day On The Road - Driver Turns Hero
Brian Bucenell’s 2002 Peterbilt 379.
by Steve Pollock DOT vehicles involved in the chase. The following day after the chase, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 started Police arrested 2 males and one fe- a Lieutenant from the Ohio State out like any other day for Owner- male suspect in what was allegedly Patrol phoned Brian and thanked Brian Bucenell with his wife Casey and son Brian, Jr. Operator Brian Bucenell. Brian a stolen vehicle. The Ohio State him for his actions. He told Brian had just picked up a load of coke Patrol chased the suspects for over that he must have been grabbing in Toledo, Ohio and pulled onto 20 miles at speeds as high as 120 some gears because they were the eastbound lanes of I-80/Ohio mph before Brian’s quick thinking watching the black smoke from Turnpike in his 2002 Peterbilt 379 brought the chase to an end. his stacks! While Brian says that bound for Nazareth, Pennsylvania. After being thanked, congratu- he doesn’t feel like a hero, in reality Brian soon heard other drivers talk- lated and fist bumped by the Ohio he most likely saved someone from ing about a high-speed chase taking State Troopers, Brian was given a being in a horrific car crash, includ- place on the turnpike. It wasn’t long police escort to the 110 mile marker ing the suspects themselves. What before Brian passed an Ohio State to fill out a crash report and check Brian found rewarding were the Trooper in the median and then he Brian’s truck. Once at the 110 comments from his fellow drivers spotted a sea of flashing blue lights exit, one of the DOT officers said, on the CB, the thumbs ups many approaching in his mirrors with a “While we are here, let’s do a Level 1 gave him and the occasional blast blue Ford Taurus in front. With Inspection”. The officer told Brian from their air horns. a truck in the left lane and Brian that he [the DOT officer} thought Brian Bucenell has been a Profes- in the right lane, they approached Brian would pass the inspection sional Truck Driver for nine years a construction zone with a left as he has a very clean truck. Brian and an Owner-Operator for the past lane closure. While entering the stated, “The DOT officer did me a 3 years. Brian has been leased to construction zone the Ford Taurus favor, US Bulk gives us a $200 bonus US Bulk for one year. Brian resides attempted to pass Brian, who then for each clean Level 1 inspection. in Richmond, Virginia with his wife effectively sandwiched the car be- Brian had just repainted this truck Casey. Brian has a 7-year-old son, tween his trailer and the guardrail, in December, but fortunately the Brian, Jr. from a previous marriage. stopping the car at the 107-mile only damage was a scuff to his Casey and Brian are expecting a marker. The three suspects were tires and a scratch to his trailer. little girl, Savannah Grace. immediately apprehended with The stolen vehicle sustained minor nearly 20 police vehicles and 3 damage as well. Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 9 Industry News Briefs The video is designed not only OOIDA wants policymakers on carrier that’s right for you. These (D - W.Va.), Deb Fischer (R - Neb.) career opportunities, and products Truckers for the trucking community, but the federal level to recognize the companies have over 500 job posi- and Ron Johnson (R - Wisc.) in also for all highway users, so that negative consequences of over reg- tions available! geared specifically to ownersigning the letter. Association they can learn the dangers of speed ulating the trucking industry. The These companies are looking for operators and drivers of medium- “American Trucking Associa- differentials created by artificially Association also recently launched vans, straight trucks and tractors. duty and heavy-duty trucks. The tions thanks Chairman Thune Finalizes speed limiting large trucks. an effort called the “Knock Out Expedite Expo will be held Expo covers over 50,000 sq. ft. and Senators Boozman, Manchin, “We encourage our members Bad Regs” campaign in which its July 14 & 15 at the Lexington of trucks, truck parts, trucking Fischer and Johnson for their Settlement In and the motoring public to share members are encouraged to push Convention Center in Lexington, displays and product exhibits. leadership,” said ATA President NY Tax Case the video freely,” said Norita Tay- back against excessive trucking KY. The show starts at 8:00am For more details about Expedite and CEO Chris Spear. “Making lor, director of public relations at regulations. both days with informational Expo, visit http://www.expedite- sure America’s truck drivers are OOIDA. The campaign helps educate and safe and drug-free is among our Grain Valley, MO… The Owner- workshops. The Expo floor is then expo.com or call 859-746-2046. A mandate to limit the speed encourage Association members on highest priorities. Operator Independent Drivers of large trucks was proposed by what they need to do in identifying open at 11:00am on Friday and “The inherent advantages of hair Association, the nation’s only the Federal Motor Carrier Safety their lawmakers in Washington 10:00am on Saturday. Both days testing are clear, which is why the organization representing profes- Administration and the National D.C. and reaching out to them ef- the show floor will close at 4:00pm previous Administration’s failure sional and small-business truckers, Highway Transportation Safety fectively. The “Knock Out Bad Regs” EDT. Registration, admission, and to act - as required by law - was wrapped up a class action lawsuit Administration in September of effort will give OOIDA members the ATA deeply frustrating. That lack of against New York’s Department parking are all FREE! 2016. The Association is opposed tools to hold the Administration action is having a real impact on of Taxation and Finance on April While you’re at the Expo, take to such a mandate saying such and Congress to their pledge to Commends the trucking industry.” 19, 2017. advantage of the free educational devices create congestion and speed reduce regulations. Spear recently met with top of- The state’s Supreme Court workshops to help you maximize differentials, which lead to higher Visit www.fightingfortruckers. Senate Push ficials at the Department of Health – which is the state’s trial court your income potential. Learn accident involvement rates. com for more information on and Human Services and urged for – ordered that New York pay a total “Studies and research have Knock Out Bad Regs. from industry experts and fellow for Federal a quick release of guidelines for of $44,429,473 for an unconstitu- already proven what we were all expedite drivers about how to spec hair testing as a federally accepted tional registration and decal fee. taught long ago in driver’s ed a truck, choose the right carrier, Hair Testing method of mandatory drug screen- “We fought against a number classes, that traffic is safest when reduce costs, improve profits, ing. The FAST Act, signed into law of similar taxes back in the 1980s Companies On vehicles all travel at the same rela- Standards in 2015, required HHS to issue and 1990s and the states lost in and save time. You’ll receive the tive speed,” said Taylor. “Limiting scientific and technical guidelines every one of those cases,” said Site Hiring At latest, most effective strategies for Arlington, VA… The American trucks to speeds less than the flow for hair testing by December 4, 2016 OOIDA President Jim Johnston. surviving — and thriving — in Trucking Associations is applaud- of traffic increases interactions - a deadline that was not met. “We were shocked that New York Expedite Expo today’s economy. ing U.S. Senator John Thune (R between vehicles which can lead “Hair testing provides a longer even thought they could get away The Expo offers FREE - S.D.) and a bipartisan group to more crashes.” The expedited trucking industry detection window and is easier to with this. The amount for the New of senators for sending a letter The video demonstrates in ani- offers lucrative income opportuni- registration, FREE easy and collect and harder to adulterate York HUT decal is $19, which may to Health and Human Services mated format along with infograph- ties for drivers. But where can you convenient parking, and a great than urinalysis,” Spear said. “As seem insignificant, but if other Secretary Tom Price, urging fed- ics what happens to traffic when discover the expedite jobs that hotel attached to the Convention we’ve explained to HHS, many states were to do the same thing, eral guidelines for hair-test drug trucks are speed limited. It also best fit your lifestyle and financial Center. trucking companies are using it would be huge – collectively and screening standards be expedited. includes a short interview with Dr. goals? urinalysis to meet federal require- in administrative costs.” Launched in 2001, the Expo Thune, chairman of the Commerce, Steven Johnson, a researcher that Come to Expedite Expo 2017 ments, while also paying the addi- The Association had challenged attracts attendees and exhibitors Science, and Transportation Com- has conducted extensive empirical to meet prospective companies tional cost to conduct hair testing. the taxes as unconstitutional and from across North America to mittee, was joined by Senators John studies on highways and speed. face-to-face to find the trucking Federal standards must be updated discriminatory against out-of-state learn about the newest trucks, Boozman (R - Ark.), Joe Manchin to include the most effective testing truckers who drive their trucks methods.” mostly in other states - in contrast to New York-based truckers who drive a disproportionately higher number of miles in New York. TCA’s OOIDA established that the chal- lenged taxes resulted in a higher Debbie per mile tax rate being imposed on out-of-state trucks, and therefore Sparks to violated the Commerce Clause. The class action lawsuit chal- Join Wreaths lenged the constitutionality of taxes that impose $15 for a certificate of Across registration and a $4 decal charge on all trucks using New York state America highways. The taxes are imposed not only on New York-based trucks, ALEXANDRIA, VA… Deborah which are driven proportionately “Debbie” Sparks, vice president of higher miles in New York, but development for the Truckload Car- were also charged on trucks based riers Association (TCA), announced outside of New York, which are she will leave the organization on driven mostly in states other than May 31 to oversee strategic devel- New York. opment and logistics for Wreaths
“If there are other states that Across America (WAA). think tacking on flat fees to their Sparks, who has been with TCA state truck taxes won’t be noticed since December 2006, helped as an economic burden to interstate foster TCA’s partnership with the commerce, they need to under- non-profit organization that strives stand this is not a good idea,” said to “remember, honor, and teach” OOIDA’s Johnston. “We will take about the sacrifices veterans have them to court in a heartbeat.” made for their country. She has
The Owner-Operator Indepen- served on the Arlington National dent Drivers Association is the Cemetery strategic development only national trade association team, which made history two years representing the interests of small- in a row by placing a wreath on every business trucking professionals marker at the cemetery. She and her and professional truck drivers. The team at TCA, working closely with Association currently has more the transportation group at WAA, than 158,000 members nationwide. have been responsible for recruit- OOIDA was established in 1973 and ing and dispatching hundreds of is headquartered in the Greater trucks that transport remembrance Kansas City, Mo., area. wreaths to nearly 1,300 veterans’ cemeteries nationwide. Animated Video “Though we will miss Debbie at TCA, she is the right person for this Shows How Speed position,” said John Lyboldt, TCA’s Limiters On Large president. “This is a great opportu- nity for both Debbie and TCA, as we Trucks Are Dan- are committed to our partnership with Wreaths Across America and gerous For All look forward to continuing to share Highway Users the mission within the trucking community.” Grain Valley, MO… The Owner- In her newly created position, Operator Independent Drivers Sparks will continue to be involved Association, the nation’s only with the trucking industry by work- organization representing profes- ing to grow the involvement and sional and small-business truckers, contributions of carriers and the created a video demonstrating the larger trucking industry through- dangers of speed limited trucks. out the country. Page 10 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 Didja Know - A Geography Lesson
Rome, Paris, Moscow, or London, Shoot, which has a log cabin for and never have your passport City Hall, and Dimebox, a Lee stamped, even in Texas, Georgia, County community of just 200, Tennessee, Idaho, and Kentucky. (As of Friday). I doubt if you’ll You could be carefree, in Carefree, find Sasquatch, in Bigfoot, Texas, Arizona, and face the truth, or or breakfast in Oatmeal, Texas, consequences - in Truth-Or- (population 20), but you will get Consequences, New Mexico. the bird in Turkey, Texas. You could get to Paradise, I don’t know if you’ll find peanut in Michigan, or go to Hell, butter in Chunky, Mississippi, but Pennsylvania, and scratch fleas you can order really good coffee at on the way in Fleatown, Ohio. Marlin’s Truckstop in Tea, South You might look for oil, in Greasy, Dakota. You might feel kinda Oklahoma, or pancakes in funny, in Peculiar, Missouri, or Buttermilk, Kansas, but the only bat right handed in Left Hand, thing you’ll find in either town is West Virginia, but never be listless by Roger Clark the school bus stop. in Boring, Oregon. You could If you decide to visit Austin, be a regular guy, in Ordinary, One of those things I inherited while trusting your GPS, you Kentucky, or humiliated in from my parents was a love might be going to Texas. You Embarrass, Wisconsin, but count for the road less traveled. As a could end up in Austin, Minnesota. your blessings in West Bountiful, result, over forty years, I’ve been And even Austin, Indiana, or my Utah, and complain about the through all 50 states in the U.S. of favorite, Austin, Nevada. That’s census in Gripe, Arizona. A. Along with landscapes, dialects, because it takes a long time to Thanks to technology that elevations, and spirits, every one get there, no matter where you’re guides today’s travel, turn by of these regions boasts names coming from. It could also happen turn, we miss whole mountains, that stir imagination. in Mt. Vernon, which is in Texas, not just city limit signs. We’re Cell phones, GPS, and the Illinois, Missouri, Washington, so busy on the phone, using Wi- internet have blurred out some Alabama, and Georgia. Then of Fi, Bluetooth, talk-to-text, and of the names that once graced my course there’s Chillicothe, which OnStar that we don’t move over, maps, but many still exist. Come is pronounced one way in Ohio, can’t see the bluebells, and won’t with me on a road trip, and lean where they build Kenworth stop for grape stands near Cuba. on the sign that says Memory trucks, and said some way else in (Missouri). Lane. I promise you’ll be back in Missouri, where they bake sliced Remember, no matter where time for dinner. bread. In Illinois it’s spoken in you go, there you are. From Bird-In-Hand, whispers, but in Texas it’s said Pennsylvania, to Weedpatch, only with a rebel yell. California, there is no shortage And speaking of the Lone Star of unique names. Stop in Athens, state, don’t ya just love Cut-And- Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 11 Hear from One of Our New Drivers
Mawson and Mawson driver Michael Bowen
We’d like to introduce a new member of the Mawson and Mawson family, Michael Bowen. Michael has been with Mawson and Mawson, Inc. for three months now, and has 23 years of truck driving experience with ten years of flatbed. Michael says what he likes most about Mawson and Mawson, Inc. is honesty, integrity and camaraderie. “Everyone is willing to work with each other.” He likes staying busy and not sitting long, waiting for loads. “It’s great having a paycheck that pays the bills. I recommend Mawson and Mawson to my friends and drivers that I run into and the truck stops. It’s a great company.” In business since 1895, Mawson and Mawson is the oldest Class 1 Carrier in America (ICC #76). Recognized as one of the preeminent players in the flatbed transportation industry with a firm foundation built on honesty and integrity. We are committed to growing with our customers, by providing superior service and on-time delivery, in order to fulfill our goal to be the best. Company drivers can earn in excess of $70,000 and be home most weekends! We offer training to qualified drivers, a $1,000 sign- on bonus, Competitive Compensation, 401K Plan with Company Contribution, Paid Vacation, Six paid holidays, EXCELLENT LOW COST Medical Coverage that includes Health, Vision, and Dental. If you’d like to join Michael Bowen and be part of the Mawson and Mawson family of drivers please call us today at 800-262-9766 or visit us on the web at: www.mawsonandmawson.com Page 12 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 USA Truck Moving The Wall That Heals For Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation VAN BUREN, AR… USA Truck Inc. a leading capacity solutions provider headquartered in Van Buren, Arkansas, is transporting a mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Wall That Heals, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Bridgeport, Connecticut, as part of the Wall’s national tour. Driver Team Member Mark Buck- ley picked up the trailer on Sunday, April 23, and is currently en route for a two-day layover at the USA Truck headquarters in Van Buren, April 27-28, before continuing to Bridgeport for a May 4 opening. One of many veterans currently driving for USA Truck, Buckley served in the Navy for eight years. He earned his commercial driver’s license by completing the carrier’s student program in 2007. “We are honored to serve the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation by providing safe transportation of this important display. Serving vet- erans is a priority for USA Truck,” said President and CEO James D. Reed. “We selected Mark Buckley for this task based on his outstand- ing safety record. He began his career with us as a student and is now one of our driver trainers. USA Truck drivers Mark Buckley and Mike Barns at the Wall That Mark is also on our Drivers Advi- sory Board and has accrued over Heals mobile display. 800,000 safe driving miles.” The the most divisive war in U.S. his- of asset and asset-light services, Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands tory. The half-scale replica of The offering a balanced approach to as a symbol of America’s honor Wall and a mobile education center supply chain management includ- and recognition of the men and spread The Wall’s healing legacy to ing customized truckload, dedi- women who served and sacrificed hundreds of thousands. cated contract carriage, intermodal their lives in the Vietnam War. The USA Truck provides compre- and third-party logistics freight Memorial is dedicated to honor the hensive capacity solutions to a management services. For more courage, sacrifice and devotion broad and diverse customer base information, visit usa-truck.com to duty and country of all who throughout North America. Our or usatlogistics.com. answered the call to serve during Trucking and USAT Logistics divi- sions blend an extensive portfolio USA Truck driver Mark Buckley Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 13 Fyda Freightliner Announces Aftermarket Parts Availability For Peterbilt & International Applications - Parts Stores Expand All-Makes Aftermarket Parts Inventory And Offer Special Pricing On Select Items Through August 2017
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ALBANY, NY… PACCAR Leasing est growing commercial leasing counts, account fees and features. 2017 Pittsburgh Business (PacLease) will now be able to of- companies in transportation, All PacToll customers will have fer its lease and rental customers and we are thrilled to be able to access to national toll coverage via the convenience of automatic toll provide them with a value-added Bestpass, including 100 percent of Times Family Business Award billing and collecting with PacToll, program that will allow them to the major U.S. toll roads and more the company’s new nationwide toll better serve their customers,” said than 40 tolling groups. Butler, PA … Hunter Truck at the Pittsburgh Business Times the Westin Convention Center management program, through a John Andrews, president and CEO To learn more about PacLease, visit www.paclease.com. Sales & Service was the recipient annual networking and awards Hotel. partnership with Bestpass. of Bestpass. “We developed our of a 2017 Family Business Award program. The event was held at The Pittsburgh Business Times Leased Equipment Toll Solution Bestpass is in the business of sav- Bestpass traditionally provides ing commercial fleets and drivers Family Business Award hon- specifically to meet the challenges single-source payment and stream- time and money. Founded in 2001 ors multi-generational, fam- inherent in managing toll for leased lined national toll management ser- by the Trucking Association of New ily-owned businesses in the vice to commercial trucking fleets. equipment, and we look forward York, Bestpass provides nationwide Pittsburgh region for overall The new PacToll program, powered to helping everyone involved save streamlined toll management excellence, innovation, ethics, by Bestpass, includes features such time and money on toll.” services, including consolidated and philanthropy. as seamless rebilling from lessor to PacLease customers who already billing, volume discounts, viola- lessee and the ability to transfer use the Bestpass service will have tion processing and a single service “We are honored to be chosen transponders from leased provider the option to seamlessly transfer compatible with more than 40 for a Pittsburgh Business Times to customer accounts and back transponders in their leased ve- tolling groups and all weigh station Family Business Award,” Nancy again. The program will also result hicles to their Bestpass account for bypass networks. With more than Hunter Mycka said. “Our grand- in a reduction in violations, which the duration of the lease, further $45 million in toll processed each father, Homer Hunter, started the month, Bestpass is a trusted partner benefits PacLease, its customers, simplifying toll tracking and man- business in 1938. It is because of agement and allowing the customer both on the road and in the back and the tolling authorities. office. To learn more, visit www. our employees’ dedication to our to retain their regular Bestpass dis- “PacLease is one of the fast- bestpass.com. customers that we are still thriv- ing almost 80 years later. It is a privilege to serve the Pittsburgh Area and to call this region our home.” For more information about our company visit our website www.huntertrucksales.com or, contact Nancy Hunter Mycka by phone (724) 586-5770 or email, [email protected]. A leader in Heavy Commercial Trucks since 1938, Hunter pro- vides unparalleled customer ser- vice with a wide array of services geared to the trucking industry. With long-standing relationships with premium-quality produc- ers Peterbilt and International, Hunter operates 19 locations across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and West Virginia and employs over 940 people. Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 17 “…. But It’s The Torque That Gets You Up The Hill” program makes vs. the 1550ftlbs 430hp program at 1200 rpm. Step 1: 1350ftlbs x 1200 rpm = 1,620,000 Step 2: 1,620,000 / 5252 = 308.45 flywheel hp@1200 rpm. Now let’s calculate the 1550ftlbs 430hp. Step 1: 1550ftlbs x 1200 rpm = 1,860,000 Step 2: 1,860,000 / 5252 = 354.15 flywheel hp@1200rpm. If horsepower is calculated throughout the RPM range a more detailed picture of what a program will feel like and how it will perform is created. Next time you compare When I talk to owner operators 4. ( 430hp@1810rpm programs I suggest you use this and techs about the subject of 1550ftlbs@1200 rpm). equation. I do this analysis with horsepower and torque many tell Detroit says they’re all “four- most programs I build and if you me the above statement. The above thirties” but they’re only making know what you want to build in statement is true and if you don’t 430 horsepower when they’re terms of horsepower as rpm climbs put enough torque to the drive turning just below 1810 rpm. I can get it done. axles you won’t climb that hill. It’s Drivers tend to say the 1350ftlbs I apologize for not always how fast you climb that hill is what 430 only makes power at high rpm being available to answer the horsepower is all about. So, unless while the 1550ftlbs 430 “falls on phone. Business growth has been you’re torqueing down bolts or do- its face” when rpm climbs. Unless overwhelming and I am grateful ing specs on driveline components your running at 1800 rpm all four for that. I enjoy conversations a torque number without an RPM of these programs make different with likeminded owner operators number is useless and we can’t talk amounts of horsepower and when and technicians in the industry about one without talking about you do the math you’ll see just but sometimes I have to choose the other. I understand why people why these programs perform so between having those conversa- think this way and Detroit may be differently. There are many, many tions or doing DDEC repairs and partially to blame. ways to calculate horsepower but programming. When I have your When you compare and test drive I like to use this simple equation. DDEC on my bench I dedicate many factory DDEC programs it’s Wheel torque multiplied by wheel blocks of time so I can focus on easy to see how torque is often seen rpm then divided by 5252. This gets your problem. While I focus on as a better way to size up how power- you your wheel horsepower. The your problem frequent phone calls ful a program is. Let’s compare four same equation can be applied to cal- can break my focus so sometimes different 1993-1997 12.7 Series 60 culate flywheel horsepower when I have to let it ring. I am looking 6067GK60 programs: you substitute in flywheel torque into solutions to this problem so I 1. ( 430hp@1810rpm and engine rpm. Lucky for us, appreciate your patience. 1250ftlbs@1200rpm), flywheel, horsepower and torque Written by Fernando DeMoura, 2. (430hp@1810rpm 1350 are what Detroit uses when they Diesel Control Service LLC. www. ftlbs@1200rpm) rate their programs. To keep things dieselcontrolservice.com Phone 3. (430hp@1810rpm 1450 simple let’s, calculate how much 412-327-9400 ftlbs@1200rpm) and horsepower the 1350ftlbs 430hp Page 18 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 Three Midwest Truck Dealers Combine to Form TriVista Des Moines, IA… Cerni Mo- complimentary commercial O’Halloran, TriVista CEO and presence, but we can be a part tor Sales (Ohio), O’Halloran truck products and services. The President of O’Halloran In- of something bigger that can International (Iowa) and Uhl three family-owned companies ternational. “We view TriVista benefit our employees and cus- Truck Sales (Indiana and Ken- will maintain their individual as an expansion of resources, tomers,” said third-generation tucky) announce that they are brands, but use a shared logo de- while mataining our identities Cerni Motors partner, Vince joining forces to better serve sign incorporating the TriVista and values.” Cerni. customers and employees as name. With three multi-gener- The merger allows each TriVista, a partnership that will The partnership grew out of a ational companies coming company access to more cost- become official on June 1, 2017. meeting of the three dealer prin- together, from day one there effective opportunities to ben- Each dealership currently cipals when they recognized the has been a focus on company efit customers, such as volume sells and services Interna- opportunity to combine their history, culture, customer purchasing, the ability to redis- tional® Trucks, Navistar’s dealership capabilities to grow and employee relationships, tribute large fleet trade-ins for flagship brand, offers mainte- and better serve their markets. and keeping a strong sense of faster inventory turnover rates nance services for International “We have all spent decades community. and more. In addition, employ- Buses, leases and rents trucks building trust within our “We were excited by this ees will have opportunities for as affiliates of Idealease, Inc., regions and with our respec- opportunity because we keep advancement throughout the and offers a number of other tive customers,” said Jim our name and keep our family company and will be able to ap- ply to any location as positions become available. “I see a very bright future with TriVista,” said John Shire- man, President of Uhl Truck Sales. “You can tell when the three dealerships are in a room together — we’re all just fir- ing on the same cylinders. It’s exciting.” About Cerni Motor Sales, Inc. Cerni Motors began fulfill- Pictured from left to right: John Shireman, John Cerni, Vince ing the needs of the Ohio- Cerni and Jim O’Halloran based trucking industry in tional was founded in Altoona, Indiana. Since that time two 1961 when the Cerni brothers Iowa. With a focus on the additional full service dealer- opened for business. Over the customer and core values in ships have been introduced. years Cerni Motors used their integrity, fairness and quality The family-owned company is family-oriented and customer- service the company success- now in its third-generation of focused values to expand their fully expanded to three addi- ownership. With each change of service area to two dealerships tional Iowa locations in Carroll, hands, Uhl Truck has seen the in Painesville and Youngstown, Fort Dodge and Cherokee. value of responsive, professional Ohio, covering six counties O’Halloran International also service and long-term relation- in the Northeast Ohio region. sells and services Isuzu com- ships passed to each generation. Cerni Motors also serves as a mercial vehicles. Uhl now has three locations in dealership for Benson trailers. About Uhl Truck Sales Louisville, Kentucky, Palmyra, About O’Halloran Interna- In 1953 Bernard Uhl pur- Indiana and New Albany, Indi- tional chased an International Har- ana. Uhl Truck Sales also serves In 1981, O’Halloran Interna- vester franchise in Palmyra, as a Mitsubishi Fuso dealership. Tire Safety and Maintenance Matter Every Day for Truck Drivers by Gary Schroeder, Routinely rotating tires directly tends to experience penetrations Director of Cooper’s truck contributes to longer tire life, from nails or other road debris, and bus tire business especially in areas of irregular then it’s probably best to pull the National Tire Safety Week is May tread wear. This also lets you tires early and retread them to 28-June 3 which corresponds with or your service provider see the help preserve the casing integrity. Memorial Day weekend and the condition of your tires and make Roadmaster has a strong heritage traditional beginning of summer, repairs or replace worn or damaged of innovative engineering and when the busy summer driving tires if necessary. Roadmaster quality products that are optimized season starts. Tire safety and recommends rotating tires when for performance, durability and maintenance is just as important they are 50 percent worn, or retreadability. Roadmaster brand for drivers of trucks and fleets even earlier if they show signs of tires offer a warranty of two retreads as it is for consumers. For truck irregular wear. within six years. drivers who put many more While rotating tires can help Tire Maintenance and Evaluation miles on their tires on all types even out irregular wear, you still Tips of roads and weather conditions, need to investigate what is causing There are a number of things tire maintenance and safety are the issue. Irregular wear conditions drivers and fleets can set up to extremely important. Maintaining will lead to premature tire removals ensure that their tire maintenance the tires on your truck is a daily and can cause vibration and ride is easy to manage. Implement occurrence, but something that disturbances. a comprehensive maintenance doesn’t have to be time consuming Tread Depth: How Low is Too program that includes regular or complicated. Low inspections to check for proper tire Regular Tire Maintenance When should you replace the pressure, tread depth, and irregular Maintaining proper inflation tires on your truck? Department of wear. Properly maintained, serviced pressure in tires is the single most Transportation (DOT) regulations and inflated tires last longer which important factor in extending the say that the tread depth for any helps your bottom line. Inspect life of any tire and in helping to tire on the front wheels of a bus, tires prior to each trip to ensure keep you safe on the road. Both truck or truck tractor must be the tractor and trailer tires are in over and under inflation have at least 4/32nds of an inch when good condition. negative effects on the tire by measured at any point on a major Consider using fleet management changing its footprint, which is tread groove. All other tires on the software to track tire wear. This can the area contacting the road. Under vehicle must have a tread depth of help identify any abnormal wear inflation can cause excessive heat at least 2/32nds of an inch when situations and facilitate timely buildup and can potentially cause measured at any point on a major removal of worn tires. Tire pressure internal structural damage. Over tread groove. If any measurements monitoring systems (TPMS) inflation can make tires more are at or below these depth on trucks and continuous tire vulnerable to cutting, punctures requirements in any part of the inflation systems (CTIS) on trailers or damage from sudden impacts. tread, the tire should be removed will simplify and improve tire When the tire is not contacting the from service immediately. pressure maintenance. Improved road as the tire design intended, the Steer and drive position tires tire pressure maintenance will tread area will also wear irregularly can be pulled early to help maintain help improve fuel economy and and therefore more rapidly. Correct traction and they can be rotated tire wear. inflation pressure is determined by back to the trailer to run out the the load carried for each tire. remaining tread life. 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One such op- nothing but the best for its users. tune and part associated with much more,” concluded Miller. portunity is partnering with a Once downloaded, users can show their ride so they can build up Download the app today and mobile app called MotorCrush. the car community their stuff. some clout and credibility within see what MotorCrush is all about MotorCrush is built for modern Spare no detail because there’s the community. Better yet, if the and get involved with Carlisle performance car enthusiasts, room for it all! The app allows MotorCrush user loves showing Events for an event this year too. providing an insider view of users to check-in to identify at car shows or showing off at Register for the showfield or buy a trending mods, enhancements, where their car is and share it with car meets, the app allows users single day ticket by visiting www. restorations and tuning. It’s all others nearby, again, doing this is to connect and spontaneously CarlisleEvents.com or by calling happening LIVE, in real-time and possible live and in real time. create a get together. Finally, 717-243-7855. Either way, get offering all the car content you Car owners, lovers and those since gear is gold when it comes involved today! Page 20 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 EPA Announces Grants to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines WASHINGTON… The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the avail- ability of grant funding to mod- ernize the nation’s diesel fleet by retrofitting vehicles with cleaner, more efficient diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding at least $11 million in Diesel Emission Reduc- tion Program (DERA) grant fund- ing to eligible applicants, subject to the availability of funds. EPA is soliciting proposals na- tionwide for projects that signifi- Robert E. Harris, “The Circuit Rider” was the nation’s last cantly reduce diesel emissions and practicing circuit riding preacher until his death in 2007. His ministry exposure. The agency encourages took him to numerous towns throughout western North Carolina applications from fleets in areas as well as rest areas along I-40. His ministry and legacy continues designated as having poor air qual- through the Robert E. Harris Evangelistic Association, Inc., P. O. Box ity. Priority will be given to projects 67, Asheville, NC 28802. that engage local communities and applicants that demonstrate their ability to continue efforts to reduce emissions after the project God’s Protection Is has ended. Eligible applicants include regional, state, local and tribal Often Disguised agencies, and port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Nonprofit organizations I read once of a circuit riding preacher who divided his time between may apply if they provide pollution working and preaching. He finally decided he would go into the store reduction or educational services business. He clerked in the store until the person who was writing of to diesel fleet owners, or if their him said, “He experienced a successful failure,” and then went into a principal purpose is promoting full-time ministry. transportation or air quality. The Often we curse the hedge of thorns, detours, blocks, and barricades application deadline is June 20, because they are in our way and delay what we think is our progress, 2017. which in most cases, is not progress at all but only our stubborn will EPA anticipates awarding be- whipped up into an almost insane hurry. tween 20 and 80 assistance agree- Most of what we count to be obstacles in the way are God’s provided ments under this competition. protection to keep us on track and out of the rut of going over the cliff. Applicants must request funding from their EPA regional office. All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who The maximum grant funding for are the called of God, according to his purpose. individual applications varies by Sometimes what we see is the backside and it looks tattered and region. EPA anticipates releasing a ragged, but when we see the other side, it is a beautiful carpet with a separate RFP for Tribal applicants design that is pleasing and enjoyable. during 2017. So it is in the practices of life. Man’s way is a low way. God’s way is For more information and to as high as the heaven is above the earth. access the Request for Proposals, We must always remember that heaven is His throne and the earth visit www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/ is His footstool. clean-diesel-national-grants. Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 21 Daimler Trucks North Time Is Money America Celebrates the
reduction in payload over a year’s Opening of its Madras, time can cost the operator as much as $1,000 in lost revenue. Oregon High Desert Truckweight has been on the market for 10 years and continues Proving Grounds to evolve with changes within the trucking industry. The company’s Mission Statement reads, “Con- stantly looking to improve and add value to the trucking industry.” Truckweight was incorporated in 2004 and introduced the first me- chanical version of the Truckweight onboard weight scale. In 2010 the continued from page 1 electronic version was introduced. beams and requires no modifica- Today, wireless products are avail- tions to the vehicle. The sensors are able for both air and mechanical non-load bearing and convert the suspensions. For additional infor- suspension to an individual load mation call 877-757-7888 or visit cell. Truckweight is entirely wire- www.truckweight.com less and integrates with telematic systems. Truckweight is available for all trucks from one-ton pickups to B-trains. It is ideal for just about all bulk hauling applications from PORTLAND, OR… Daimler ler Trucks North America; Wilfried tankers to dumps, loggers, heavy- Trucks North America (DTNA) Achenbach, senior vice president haul, even steel, reefer and dry celebrated the completion and of engineering; and Madras Mayor, van. For drivers hauling multiple official opening of its new High Royce Embanks. loads daily, it can be a time saver Desert Proving Grounds in Madras, The High Desert Proving in eliminating the need to scale Oregon. Grounds is located approximately each load. Bulk haulers can also The total High Desert Proving 120 miles southeast of DTNA’s maximize their payload and at the FLW (ICD) Grounds project required an $18.7 Portland Headquarters, allowing same time avoid overweight tick- million investment by DTNA. Work the engineering team easy access Air Sensor ets. Estimates show that each 1% began in June 2015 to clear the land to the testing facility. The proxim- with construction commencing in ity to the engineering team and May 2016 by general contractor variable climate options were vital Kirby Nagelhout. The new proving pieces of the location selection. grounds provide two distinct func- The route from Portland to Madras tions: firstly to merge real-world also provides vehicles real world validation of DTNA’s research and validation by including portions development and engineering ini- on the interstate, rural roads, and tiatives and secondly to help bring mountainous terrain through the new technologies to market faster Mount Hood pass. Most recently than ever before. the route has been used to validate The 87 acre High Desert Prov- potential gains of truck platooning, ing Grounds is critical for assur- just one technology that DTNA is ance of reliability, durability and exploring for the future benefit of fuel efficiency for Freightliner, our long-haul fleet customers. Western Star, Thomas Built Buses “The new High Desert Proving and Freightliner Custom Chassis Grounds give our engineers the vehicles. The track will serve as a resources to rapidly and accurately key component in the company’s evaluate advances in the areas of ongoing testing in the areas of safety, fuel efficiency, and connec- truck platooning and autonomous tivity,” said Wilfried Achenbach, vehicles. senior vice president of engineer- “Daimler Trucks North America ing, Daimler Trucks North America. is the undisputed leader of the “Together with our full scale wind North American commercial tunnel other state of the art engi- vehicle market. That doesn’t hap- neering test facilities in Portland, pen by accident; it takes countless the proving grounds will help us hours of research and develop- stay ahead of the competition.” ment, testing, and validation to The test track is 3.5 miles of engineer and deliver products that highly engineered surfaces that pace the industry in safety and fuel allow engineers to simulate a economy,” said Roger Nielsen, typical vehicle’s full service life president and CEO, Daimler Trucks in approximately six months. The North America. “The opening of 32,000 square foot office building this facility will ensure the future will be home to up to 40 employ- reliability of our products, as well ees, the majority of which will be as expedite of future technologies hired locally, with responsibility for that enhance our customers’ bot- both driving and test engineering. tom line.” Additionally, there are 14 service Attending the facility’s grand bays for technicians to work on opening celebration were Roger and inspect the fleet of durability Nielsen, president and CEO, Daim- test vehicles. Page 22 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 Shell ROTELLA® Road Show Rolling into Canada in July Workplace/Public Safety Key tance, shear stability and aeration Consideration for Truckers as control compared to previous API categories. Feds Introduce Legislation to For more information about the new Shell ROTELLA® engine oils visit ROTELLA.com. 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The Shell ROTELLA® Road heavy-duty engine oil. high temperature oxidation resis- Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 23 Cooper Tire Makes Roadmaster RM180+(EM) Cummins Guidanztm Mobile App Improves Customer Uptime Steer Tire Available in New Load Range COLUMBUS, IN… Without having to enter a service bay or wait for a technician to come on site, Cummins customers are now able to read prioritized engine fault codes and other key engine information for Heavier Steer Axles within minutes wherever they are operating with the new Cummins The RM180+(EM) is an ideal popular choice for long haul ap- Guidanz mobile app. ® steer tire for long haul applications. plications,” he concluded. Available as a free download now on the Apple App Store or the ® TM The tire features a highway tread Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Google Play Store , the Guidanz mobile app arms customers with critical information about their Cummins engines (2007 and later on- pattern and optimized footprint to (NYSE: CTB) is the parent company highway engines and Tier 3 and later off-highway engines) that they can promote even wear. This, combined of a global family of companies email to their operations managers, service providers or a Cummins with high tensile strength four-belt that specializes in the design, Care representative directly from the app to initiate the service process. construction, is designed to deliver manufacture, marketing and sale of To operate, the Guidanz mobile app must be paired with an INLINETM the long tread mileage, durability passenger car, light truck, medium mini Bluetooth® adapter or INLINE 7 and requires either an iOS® or and retreadability that fleet own- truck, motorcycle and racing tires. an Android® operating system. At launch, the Guidanz mobile app and ers expect, while also providing Cooper’s headquarters is in Findlay, INLINE products will be available to customers in the United States, excellent low rolling resistance for Ohio, with manufacturing, sales, Canada, Australia and Europe. The INLINE mini and the Immediate improved fuel economy. distribution, technical and design Assessment feature are available through authorized Cummins channels. “Heavier steer axles are becom- operations within its family of Contact Cummins Sales and Service for additional information, or call TM ing increasingly more common in companies located in more than Cummins Care at 1-800-CUMMINS (1-800-286- 6467). the market, and the addition of one dozen countries around the Though the Guidanz mobile app requires a smartphone or tablet to operate, it will still function when the device is offline. Customers load range H to the Roadmaster world. For more information on are provided a list of fault codes regardless of connectivity, so even RM180+(EM) aligns this product’s Cooper, visit www.coopertire.com, when operating in remote locations, such as a mine or temporary job offerings with the needs of our www.facebook.com/coopertire or site, customers are still empowered with enough information to call customers,” said Gary Schroeder, www.twitter.com/coopertire. their operations managers, service providers or Cummins Care with Director of Cooper’s truck and bus information to initiate the service process. tire business, which includes the Roadmaster brand. “The Road- master RM180+(EM) is a premium product that’s been verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Part- nership as a low rolling resistance tire, meaning it can help fleets continue to be more cost efficient. It’s also backed by a strong warranty and the quality that’s behind the Roadmaster name, making it a
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has added a new load range to its popular Road- master RM180+(EM) SmartWay verified steer tire line to accom- modate increasingly heavier steer axles. The RM180+(EM) is now available in load range H for tire sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5. Page 24 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 Are You Ready For The CVSA International Roadcheck? Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers Provide Preventive Tire Maintenance Services, Trailer-Readiness Inspections and More AKRON, OH… With the Readiness inspections and other CVSA International Roadcheck Roadcheck, which takes place Commercial Vehicle Safety services to help ensure that tires event. Tire and wheel violations June 6-8, will focus on cargo Alliance’s (CVSA) International and trucks are in optimal working accounted for 18.5% of all out- securement. However, CVSA Roadcheck truck and bus order. of-service violations that were inspectors also will examine tire enforcement program coming up, Goodyear CTSC locations are identified during the three-day pressure, tread depth and overall there has never been a better time part of the Goodyear Commercial program, said CVSA officials. tire condition during the event. for fleets and owner-operatorsTire & Service Network, which “This underscores the “Goodyear offers a variety of to schedule tire and truck also includes independently importance of proactive tire proactive tire services, including inspections. owned Goodyear commercial inspection and maintenance yard checks, through its CTSC With nearly 200 locations tire dealerships. (In total, the – and with hundreds of locations, locations,” said Payne. “Our tire – including 45 conveniently Goodyear Commercial Tire & Goodyear’s CTSC facilities stand professionals can help identify and located, on-highway facilities Service Network has more than ready to help fleets and owner- correct existing conditions and – throughout the United States, 2,300 locations throughout the operators ensure the safety of often bring to light other items of Goodyear Commercial Tire & United States.) their commercial trucks,” said concern that could develop into Service Centers (CTSC) offer Nearly 63,000 inspections were Frank Payne, director, CTSC. bigger issues, if left unchecked.” yard checks, Goodyear Trailer- conducted during last summer’s This year’s CVSA International Goodyear CTSC locations also offer Goodyear Trailer-Readiness inspections, during which trained tire professionals inspect trailer lights, wheel seals, reflective tape, mud flaps and other items. Findings are then made available to fleets and owner-operators through a secure online portal. “Like our yard checks, Goodyear Trailer-Readiness inspections can help identify issues that drivers might miss during their daily inspections,” said Payne. In addition, Goodyear CTSC locations offer transmission, brake, shock, bearing, coolant, U-joint and windshield wiper inspections, among other truck- management tools, all designed tools to help commercial trucking related preventive maintenance to help fleets lower their costs.” fleets lower their total cost of services. said Payne. ownership. To learn more, visit “These offerings are part of Goodyear offers The Total www.goodyeartrucktires.com. the Goodyear Total Solution of Solution of trusted products, trusted products, a nationwide a nationwide network, reliable network, reliable services and fleet services, and fleet management Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 25 Pacifico Reflections - Caveat Emptor
in the backroom.” can help you sell most anything. His grandfather opened the Through the use of annoying phone store on April 7, 1917, the day the calls, the internet, well-placed ad- United States entered World War vertising, and good old fashioned I. George’s grandmother, Blanche word of mouth, they promise to gave everyone who came in that increase the sales of any item day a small American flag. It cost you’ve got. They do it by creating them two cents each, and that was both an interest and a perceived no small amount in 1917. They need. And in the case of the dog thought it was the right thing to do. whistles it seemed to work, at least There was still one stuck securely in in my store.” the molding above the front window “And that’s just it,” Matt, another of the store. It had 48 stars. member of the group added. “When by: Mike McGough George had a group that he usu- you get sucked in by one of those There were other restaurants in ally sat with at Mae’s. They enjoyed jokers, you’re too embarrassed to do town, but none served breakfast. the daily company and the conver- anything about it, so you just move Folks who frequented the place sation that ensued. On a particular on and they get away with it.” had fallen into a rather predictable morning their conversation turned “Well, not in my store. The pattern. There were the early folks to those annoying nuisance phone whistles I sold were around for who had to be to work at 7:00. They calls from telemarketers and robo- decades, so I sold them for two showed up at six sharp right when calls. They all agreed that they are bucks. There’ll be an ad in the Mae turn on the lights and unlock annoying, but that there was little paper tomorrow that anyone who the door. The second group was anyone could do about them. bought one can bring it back for the newly retired and those whose George laughed to himself, a full refund, no questions asked. workday started a little later. The shook his head a bit, then laughed We’ve been in business for more recently retired were still in the out loud. “About a month ago, one than 100 years, and that’s a small habit or rising early, but they of the supply firms that I deal with price to pay to protect the integrity wanted to take advantage of their tried to sell me dog whistles. Each my Grandparents established a newly found freedom to sleep in week they feature certain items. century ago!” just a bit. Sometimes its seasonal items, or The lesson in this story is clear. The last of the breakfast bunch a special deal I can pass along to The power of suggestion is great, were those who had been retied my customers. I ignored the dog and the means for sharing sugges- for some time, and they relished whistles. The next week they were tions, both good and bad, seems the luxury of sleeping until Mother still pushing dog whistles, and to expand daily. Advertising is Nature woke them up. There were this time my wholesaler explained everywhere. Those seeking your also some folks in there whose day why. He said that if you blow a dog attention cover the range from started really early and by 9:30 they whistle into the phone when you get data-driven honesty to deceitful were ready for a break. George was a robocall or a telemarketing call, deception. They play on your in that group. it will end the call and erase your fears and vanity with impunity and George ran a general store number. Now I’m no Alexander reckless abandon. The need to be that he boasted sold everything Graham Bell, but that sounded a thoughtful and careful consumer from apples to zippers and most farfetched to me.” is essential. Patronize those that everything in between. In addi- Then George continued. “It market with integrity, avoid those tion to the storefront, there was a did seem far fetched, but over the that don’t. You have the power backroom that actually held more past month, I’ve sold sixteen dog to send a loud and clear message merchandise than was on display. whistles, and that’s more than I’ve to both. There was a sign over the counter sold in the last thirty years, so I There is an ever-increasing need that read: “It you don’t see some- did some checking. Came to find to pay heed to the old warning, thing that you need, ask me. We out that a rather clever marketing caveat emptor—let the buyer probably have two or three of them firm touts itself as a company that beware! Page 26 - Movin’ Out - June 2017 Movin’ Out - June 2017- Page 27 Working Show Truck Of The Month – Kuhnle Bros./Brad Sweet
50 years ago by Tom & Kim Kuhnle green paint is accented by just and they specialize in all types the right amount of chrome and of tanker loads from dry bulk to stainless. Brad has added 8” liquid, railcar transfer loads, water Dynaflex stacks, a 20” American transport to hospitals, and acid to Eagle bumper, a set of Bad-Ass water treatment plants. Tom’s Customs full fenders, and a full son Kim runs the company today. package of custom interior pieces custom insert, painted tanks with place trophy in the Limited Mileage Kuhnle Bros. has employed Brad by Rockwood. MAC Trailers did the polished straps, and custom bat- Combo class among some tough for several years. custom deck plate and Cody at 4 tery boxes, competition. Trucking is definitely in Brad’s State Trucks did the airline electric Brad turns heads both on the Brad wanted to thank everyone blood and at 35; he’s been driving box. 12 Gauge Customs, out of highway and also at the various at Kuhnle Bros., especially Kim since he was 18. Kim Kuhnle knew Guelph, Ontario, Canada supplied truck shows he attends. He wanted Kuhnle, for creating such a great all about Brad’s love for custom- the custom air cleaners, rear light to thank his wife Amy for all of her work environment for him and his izing the trucks he drives, so he bumper, and helped Brad convert love and support, Brad said she puts fellow drivers. This is one combo gave Brad permission to basically the C-15 Acert CAT engine into a up with his long days and is always that epitomizes the famous phrase, tear apart a brand new truck and single turbo with one of their PDI eager to attend the shows with him. “How Sweet It Is”, and Movin’ Out customize it to the max. The re- by Robert Conrad his famous line to describe just kits. Brad is proud to say that all The reason Brad works so hard is for would like to applaud Brad Sweet sults would make anyone say, “How “How Sweet It Is” was the popu- how awesome this 2007 Peterbilt of the custom parts were installed his wife and his children, Lucy Mae and everyone that had a hand in Sweet It Is”, after seeing the truck lar catchphrase of comedian/actor 379 & 2016 MAC Pneumatic tanker in house at Kuhnle by himself and and Carter Joseph. He also works turning this company truck into a in person, and Brad has put the Jackie Gleason during his long combo is! The truck is owned by Murl Nolder. Bill Woodall did the hard getting the truck show ready real showstopper! phrase (also based on his last career. If Jackie had gotten to see Kuhnle Bros. based in Newbury, OH paint and it sparkles both day and and it paid off at this year’s PKY name) on the rear sleeper window our June Working Show Truck, he and is driven by Brad Sweet. night. Other custom features on Championship at the Mid-America of the truck. most certainly would have uttered Kuhnle Bros. was founded over this “Sweet Pete” include a drop Trucking Show, earning him a 3rd The truck’s striking emerald visor, painted grille surround with Page 28 - Movin’ Out - June 2017