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Row Number Rank 2017 Company Industry Location Total Vehicles Total Trucks Total Tractors Total Trailers 1 1 AT&T Utilities & Like Services San Antonio, TX 66879 66830 49 5929 2 2 PepsiCo Food Products Purchase, NY 62400 48100 14300 15000 3 3 Comcast Corp. Business or Home Services Philadelphia, PA 37000 37000 0 0 4 4 Waste Management Sanitation Houston, TX 32056 31056 1000 2600 5 5 Verizon Communications Utilities & Like Services West Babylon, NY 20011 20000 11 50 6 6 Time Warner Cable Business or Home Services Charlotte, NC 19903 19879 24 341 7 7 Republic Services Sanitation Phoenix, AZ 19173 19004 169 1127 8 8 Quanta Services, Inc. & Subs. Construction Houston, TX 18920 17820 1100 8343 9 9 CenturyLink Inc. Utilities & Like Services Monroe, LA 15319 15319 0 73 10 10 Crop Production Services (Agrium US) Petroleum/Gases Loveland, CO 14341 10426 3915 6121 11 11 O'Reilly's Retail/Wholesale Springfield, MO 14067 13497 570 672 12 12 Cintas Corp. Business or Home Services Mason, OH 13500 13375 125 190 13 13 Coca-Cola Refreshments, Inc. Food Products Atlanta, GA 12942 5406 7536 9559 14 14 Asplundh & Operating Cos. Business or Home Services Willow Grove, PA 12891 12837 54 3685 15 15 Oldcastle, Inc. & U.S. Subsidiaries Construction Atlanta, GA 12796 10844 1952 3044 16 16 Baker Hughes & Divisions Petroleum/Gases Houston, TX 11757 6985 4772 4457 17 17 Sears Holding Corp. Retail/Wholesale Hoffman Estates, IL 11220 11220 0 0 18 18 AmeriGas Partners Petroleum/Gases King of Prussia, PA 10288 9888 400 1574 19 19 Charter Communications Business or Home Services Greenwood Village, CO 10250 10250 0 0 20 20 AutoZone, Inc. Retail/Wholesale Memphis, TN 9796 9541 255 672 21 21 MasTec Construction Coral Gables, FL 9670 9388 282 1624 22 22 Clean Harbors, Inc. Sanitation Norwell, MA 9585 8202 1383 5200 23 23 EMCOR Group Business or Home Services Fort Wayne, IN 9575 9500 75 823 24 24 Ecolab, Inc. Business or Home Services Saint Paul, MN 9507 9500 7 7 25 25 Sysco & Operating Cos. Food Products Houston, TX 9400 1600 7800 9600 26 26 Advance Auto Parts (incl. General Parts, Inc. & Carquest) Retail/Wholesale Roanoke, VA 9180 9055 125 950 27 27 Dycom Industries, Inc. & Subsidiaries Construction Palm Beach Gardens, FL 9070 9000 70 2225 28 28 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) Utilities & Like Services San Francisco, CA 8494 8432 62 3011 29 29 Compass Group USA, Inc. Food Products Charlotte, NC 8400 8200 200 60 30 30 The Brickman Group, Ltd. Business or Home Services Rockville, MD 8300 8300 0 5100 31 31 ARAMARK Food Products Philadelphia, PA 7811 7652 159 532 32 32 Fastenal Co. Retail/Wholesale Winona, MN 7782 7498 284 518 33 33 Rollins, Inc. / Orkin, Inc. Business or Home Services Atlanta, GA 7625 7625 0 0 34 34 Weatherford International LLC (US Corp. HQ) Manufacturing/Processing Houston, TX 7391 5944 1447 3463 35 35 United Rentals Business or Home Services Scottsdale, AZ 7300 5820 1480 1585 36 36 AEP / American Electric Power & Operating Cos. Utilities & Like Services Columbus, OH 7270 7242 28 2472 37 37 CEMEX US & Operating Cos. Concrete Houston, TX 7250 6600 650 725 38 38 Tyco International (US), Inc. Business or Home Services Princeton, NJ 7154 7154 0 0 39 39 ServiceMaster Co. Business or Home Services Memphis, TN 6800 6800 0 95 40 40 Halliburton Co. Petroleum/Gases Houston, TX 6797 1160 5637 9509 41 41 Rent-A-Center, Inc. Business or Home Services Plano, TX 6478 6428 50 50 42 42 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Retail/Wholesale Bentonville, AR 6476 199 6277 66191 43 43 Bimbo Bakeries USA & Operating Cos. Food Products Horsham, PA 6401 5846 555 2898 44 44 Johnson Controls Manufacturing/Processing Milwaukee, WI 6300 6300 0 0 45 45 USIC LLC Construction Indianapolis, IN 6245 6245 0 6 46 46 Tyson Foods, Inc. Food Products Springdale, AR 6200 3300 2900 7350 47 47 Cox Enterprises, Inc. Business or Home Services Atlanta, GA 6166 6166 0 0 48 48 Airgas & Operating Cos. Petroleum/Gases Radnor, PA 6152 4008 2144 1727 49 49 Duke Energy & Operating Cos. Utilities & Like Services Charlotte, NC 6072 5937 135 2850 50 50 DirecTV Group Business or Home Services Englewood, CO 6015 6015 0 0 51 51 Public Service Enterprise Group (PSE&G) Utilities & Like Services Newark, NJ 6000 5985 15 421 52 52 Genuine Parts / NAPA Auto Parts Retail/Wholesale Atlanta, GA 5977 5772 205 817 53 53 MDU Resources Group & Sub. Operations Utilities & Like Services Bismarck, ND 5914 5140 774 2360 54 54 FirstEnergy Corp. & Operating Cos. Utilities & Like Services Akron, OH 5861 5785 76 2347 55 55 Dean Foods & Subsidiaries Food Products Dallas, TX 5770 3511 2259 6051 56 56 Kiewit Corp. & Operating Cos. Construction Omaha, NE 5622 5547 75 1723 57 57 US Foods Food Products Rosemont, IL 5527 313 5214 6445 58 58 Sempra Energy Utilities & Like Services San Diego, CA 5480 5480 0 0 59 59 Safelite AutoGlass, Inc. Business or Home Services Columbus, OH 5340 5340 0 0 60 60 The Schwan Food Co. Food Products Marshall, MN 5328 5260 68 176 61 61 Kinder Morgan Petroleum/Gases Houston, TX 5322 5322 0 1830 62 62 Schlumberger Limited Petroleum/Gases Houston, TX 5308 1314 3994 4770 63 63 Pike Electric Corp. Construction Mount Airy, NC 5099 4176 923 2190 64 64 Sunbelt Rentals Business or Home Services Fort Mill, SC 5099 4181 918 963 65 65 Ingersoll Rand USA Manufacturing/Processing Davidson, NC 5095 5095 0 0 66 66 Dominion Resources, Inc. & Operating Cos. Utilities & Like Services Richmond, VA 4915 4870 45 1105 67 67 NiSource, Inc. & Operating Cos. Utilities & Like Services Goshen, IN 4843 4808 35 1442 68 68 LKQ Corp. & Keystone Retail/Wholesale Minneapolis, MN 4827 4517 310 457 69 69 American Water Works Co. Utilities & Like Services Voorhees, NJ 4827 4817 10 709 70 70 Davey Tree Expert Co. & Operating Cos. Business or Home Services Kent, OH 4745 4736 9 904 71 71 DISH Network Utilities & Like Services Englewood, CO 4700 4700 0 0 72 72 C&J Energy Services, Inc. Petroleum/Gases Corpus Christi,, TX 4675 1669 3006 4712 73 73 National Oilwell Varco Manufacturing/Processing Odessa, TX 4650 4500 150 1300 74 74 ValleyCrest Companies Business or Home Services Calabasas, CA 4640 4578 62 30 75 75 Lowe's Companies, Inc. Retail/Wholesale Mooresville, NC 4623 3999 624 640 76 76 Nestle USA & Operating Cos. Food Products Glendale, CA 4600 3700 900 1450 77 77 The ADT Corp. Business or Home Services Boca Raton, FL 4450 4450 0 0 78 78 TruGreen Corp. Business or Home Services Memphis, TN 4443 4443 0 1449 79 79 Windstream Communications, Inc. Utilities & Like Services Little Rock, AR 4250 4210 40 525 80 80 ConocoPhillips Petroleum/Gases Bartlesville, OK 4180 3560 530 80 81 81 Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Food Products Plano, TX 4107 1735 2372 3210 82 82 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Retail/Wholesale Newport News, VA 4106 3823 283 712 83 83 Progressive Waste Solutions, Ltd. Sanitation Vaughan, ON 4100 4000 100 50 84 84 BP America, Inc. Petroleum/Gases Houston, TX 4090 4086 4 99 85 85 Siemens Manufacturing/Processing Iselin, NJ 4069 4003 66 333 86 86 Linde, LLC Petroleum/Gases Murray Hill, NJ 4028 3141 887 2069 87 87 Cablevision System Corp. & Operating Cos. Business or Home Services Bethpage, NY 4002 4000 2 2 88 88 Superior Energy Services, Inc. & Subs. Petroleum/Gases Houston, TX 3929 1664 2265 3747 89 89 Henkels & McCoy, Inc. Construction Blue Bell, PA 3839 3695 144 2462 90 90 Atmos Energy Corp. Utilities & Like Services Dallas, TX 3800 3400 400 200 91 91 Waste Connections & Operating Cos. Sanitation The Woodlands, TX 3715 3500 215 657 92 92 Southern California Edison Utilities & Like Services Rosemead, CA 3700 3680 20 975 93 93 McLane Co, Inc. Food Products Temple, TX 3695 56 3639 4557 94 94 Rentokil North America Business or Home Services Reading, PA 3671 3670 1 2 95 95 Comfort Systems USA Business or Home Services Houston, TX 3650 3650 0 0 96 96 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Manufacturing/Processing Akron, OH 3630 3584 46 314 97 97 CHS, Inc. Petroleum/Gases Inver Grove Heights, MN 3510 2134 1376 2134 98 98 Snap-on, Inc. Retail/Wholesale Kenosha, WI 3500 3500 0 0 99 99 Monsanto Co. Manufacturing/Processing Saint Louis, MO 3479 3451 28 500 100 100 Ferrellgas Partners Petroleum/Gases Overland Park, KS 3440 3294 146 596

Fleet Owner / February 7, 2017 Few outside of trucking, and even many in the industry, realize that America’s 500 largest private fleets operate 1.38 million trucks and tractors. For-hire carriers are undoubtedly the public face of trucking as they haul the lion’s share of freight in this country, yet private fleets run the overwhelming majority of commercial vehicles on our roads as they quietly fill critical support roles for all types of businesses. They carry field technicians and their tools to work sites, enable energy exploration and extraction, keep construction projects of all sizes supplied with raw materials, pick up and dispose of our trash, deliver fresh food to our store shelves, support manufacturing operations of all types, and generally underpin critical economic activity. For the 14th year, the annual Fleet Owner 500 shines a light on these essential if underappreciated trucking operations, ranking the 500 largest by the number of tractors and trucks they operate and identifying the industries they serve. It’s compiled by FleetSeek.com from a database that’s constantly being updated through a variety of channels to create the most up-to-date list possible. While last year’s report based on 2015 results showed major growth in the number of power units controlled by the Fleet Owner 500, this year there was virtually none with our truck and tractor totals only showing a 20,000-unit increase from the previous year’s 1.36 million. Given the relative sluggish economic climate in 2016, combined with a substantial falloff in in truck sales and a generally soft freight market, that isn’t much of a surprise. However, while there was some pull-back in fleet size on the for-hire side in 2016, our 500 private fleets for the most part held course. In fact, the top 50 this year saw only one new name, and it was a fleet that came in at number 52 in the last report. Overall, there are only 10 new fleets in the 2017 rankings, and one of them was simply a name change. The one clear growth trend in the fleet-size numbers was in the petroleum/gases category, perhaps indicating the long-awaited recovery in the oil and energy industries. Matching the steady recovery in housing and commercial real estate in 2016, a number of construction companies and utility providers also showed substantial additions to their fleets, though not at the levels reported in petroleum. —Jim Mele

From the 1-Series thru the 4-Series, we used this style designation on the front grille. 164 means: 16 liters (V-8 power) 4 Series (4th generation) In recent years, we have used the model type and the horsepower of the engine. For example, R580. The Scania "modular" system is the envy of the global truckmaking industry. Scania chassis info & model designations - https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjpzdTGnv_RAhUF04MKHfsxD54QFggaMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftil.scania.com%2Fidcplg%3FIdcService%3DGET_FILE%26dID%3D229035%26dDocName%3DDIS_0000087_18%26allowInterrupt%3D1&usg=AFQjCNEczAahURKW-znx_i8BeD1BSe_3Ew&bvm=bv.146496531,bs.2,d.eWE&cad=rjt

People around the world have different tastes, so the way a Scania is outfitted varies tremendously. A UK truck looks nothing like an Australian truck. "If" we built a truck for a major US fleet, it would look entirely different from the video truck and you would likely approve.

I always go straight to the source and check. It saves time.

When you called Able Manufacturing, they weren't able to help you? http://www.ablemfg.com/about.html

Volvo, depending on the on-highway market almost exclusively for sales due to the failure of the VHD to attract sales, took a hit in 2016 when a weak economy drove fleets to cut orders, Once the economy takes off again, and with it tractor sales, Volvo will once more outsell the Mack brand by nearly 2 to 1. Mack of course at one time dominated construction and refuse. Now largely dependent on those segments owing to its small market share in tractors, Mack has seen its market share in construction and refuse dwindle in the face of strong competition from Paccar and others. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales Results: Volvo versus Mack (North American market) Full Year 2016 Volvo 21,686 units (23.3% greater sales than Mack) Mack 17,167 Q4 2016 Volvo 4,458 (22.6% greater sales than Mack) Mack 3,551 Q3 2016 Volvo 4,645 (25.9% greater sales than Mack) Mack 3,581 Q2 2016 Volvo 6,786 (26.6% greater sales than Mack) Mack 5,192 Q1 2016 Volvo 5,797 (17.9% greater sales than Mack) Mack 4,843 Full Year 2015 Volvo 38,890 (42.3% greater sales than Mack) Mack 25,302 Q4 2015 Volvo 8,756 (28.8% greater sales than Mack) Mack 6,553 Q3 2015 Volvo 9,147 (39.9% greater sales than Mack) Mack 6,105 Q2 2015 Volvo 11,208 (52.5% greater sales than Mack) Mack 6,547 Q1 2015 Volvo 9,779 (46.4% greater sales than Mack) Mack 6,097 Full Year 2014 Volvo 33,800 (35.4% greater sales than Mack) Mack 23,634 Full Year 2013 Volvo 26,066 (35.3% greater sales than Mack) Mack 18,244

I couldn't agree with you more Bob.

Iveco Trucks Australia / February 1, 2017 IVECO is making it more attractive than ever for buyers to invest in selected Daily, Eurocargo, ACCO, Stralis and Powerstar models, with a special added value offer on 2016 plated stock. Until April 30 or while stocks last, operators who purchase a 2016 model year Iveco truck will also qualify for a bonus Caltex Fuel card ranging in value from $1000 for Daily purchasers, $2000 for Eurocargo buyers and $5000 for those who invest in ACCO, Stralis or Powerstar models.* When combined with IVECO’s generous standard warranties, extended service intervals of up to 150,000 kilometres (model dependant) and renowned fuel efficiency, the fuel card offer further adds to a low cost of ownership experience. IVECO Australia Marketing Manager, Darren Swenson, says IVECO’s latest offer will help make way for new stock and provide savvy purchasers with a great deal. “These are still brand new trucks and vans and come with all the benefits and peace of mind that a new vehicle brings – the only difference is that they carry an earlier manufacture date,” he said. “For most prospective buyers this isn’t a concern and they’ll be further encouraged by a fuel card which means that the first few weeks of IVECO ownership is even more cost effective than usual – it’s a clever way to start 2017.” For full details see www.iveco.com.au or visit your local IVECO Dealership. *Offer available at participating Iveco Dealerships on selected 2016 plated or earlier Daily (van cab chassis and 4x4 models), Powerstar 6400 and 7200, Stralis ATi and AS-L models, ACCO and Eurocargo. .

Owner/Driver / February 7, 2017 A Mack with a difference - Nike kitted out a Mack Super-Liner B-double with something a little different up back... Nike worked alongside Mack Trucks Australia to launch their NikeWomen Metcon Mack last month, running events from 19th to 28th January. The NikeWomen Metcon Mack was a B-double with a difference - a travelling Nike+ Training Club (NTC), offering training sessions, product trials, and a bespoke Metcon gym. NikeWomen took the Mack on a road trip throughout New South Wales and Victoria, driven by Jess Edwards to encourage women to ‘stop exercising and start training’, a concept designed to give their training a purpose and to support them in achieving their goals. Jess Edwards, better known as Jillaroo Jess, saw fame thanks to her viral ‘jokingly serious’ truck safety video on Facebook. The ‘NikeWomen Metcon Mack’ was a Mack Super-Liner, powered by a 685hp MP10 and equipped with an mDrive automated manual transmission and 36-inch sleeper. The B-Double taut-liner trailer combination was completely transformed into a crossfit gym on wheels, complete with weights, training equipment, sound system, screens, and Nike Master Trainers. The NikeWomen Metcon Mack visited the following locations – impressive considering it’s a full-size B-Double: Thursday, 19th January - Hickson Road Reserve, Hickson Road, The Rocks NSW Friday, 20th January -Holden Centre, Collingwood Football Club, Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne VIC Saturday, 21st January - St Kilda Triangle Carpark, Jacka Boulevard (next to Palais Theatre), St Kilda VIC Sunday, 22nd January - Cunningham Pier, Western Beach Road, Geelong VIC Wednesday, 25th January - Flagstaff Hill Park, Endeavour Drive, Wollongong NSW Friday, 27th January - Centennial Park, Church Grounds, Parkes Drive, Centennial Park NSW Saturday, 28th January - Nobby’s Beach Reserve, Nobby’s Road, Newcastle NSW Photo gallery - https://www.ownerdriver.com.au/industry-news/1702/nikewomen-breaks-a-sweat-with-mack

MAN Truck & Bus Press Release / February 6, 2017 180 vehicles from a vast range of sectors will be available to view and drive at MAN’s in-house exhibition. The focus will be on the new MAN TG series which was introduced at the beginning of the year. MAN Truck & Bus will be demonstrating its industry expertise in Munich from 23 to 25 March, 2017, with vehicles for construction, distribution, long-haul and heavy-duty transport Special display of municipal vehicles The MAN TGE unveiled 90 exhibitors 7,000 visitors expected over three days MAN has been running the Trucknology Days as an in-house exhibition since 2008, where information meets fascination. The event is expected to attract 7,000 visitors from all over the world. At the special municipal vehicle show, a huge range of body manufacturers will be exhibiting various waste collection vehicles, street sweepers and vehicles for wet cleaning, as well as for road maintenance and winter services. Approximately 180 trucks will be available to view and drive over the three days. Experts will be available during presentations, for test drives and at the display vehicles in order to explain specific product features which make day-to-day work easier for businesses and drivers from the areas of construction, distribution, long-haul and heavy-duty transport, as well as municipal work. MAN Services, body manufacturers and suppliers will be on hand for open discussions at the MAN TruckForum as well as on the test track. In conjunction with RIO, the new brand for networked logistics, these will provide a glimpse of the connected performance of the transport sector of the future. The chance to take a turn on the test track or on public roads in a variety of different models from the MAN product range is always popular. Experience has shown that there is always a great deal of interest in the plant tours through the production facilities of the MAN TGS and TGX model ranges. The new TGE and RIO will make their first appearance at the MAN Trucknology Days. With a gross vehicle weight of 3.0 to 5.5 tonnes, the TGE extends MAN’s product range to the lighter end of the market. The Trucknology Days signal the beginning of sales for the new transporter. RIO presents itself as an open, cloud-based ‘operating system’ for all transport sectors. Date: Thursday 23 March to Saturday 25 March, 2017, for pre-registered global customer groups, customers and members of the MAN Trucker’s World Club. Opening hours: 23 and 24 March 2017, from 09:00 to 17:00 Opening hours: 25 March, 2017, from 08:00 to 16:00 Location: Truck Forum at MAN Works Munich, Dachauer Street 570, 80995 Munich The event is free and entry is by pre-registration with account managers or by invitation through the MAN Trucker’s World Club. 500 tickets will also be raffled for 24 and 25 March, 2017. Winners will be notified via the MAN social media channels. .

DAF Trucks Press Release / February 6, 2017 2016 marks growth in major markets DAF Trucks increased its European market position in 2016. Market share in the heavy segment (16 tons+) grew by a significant 0.9% to 15.5%. DAF strengthened its position in almost all European countries and holds market leadership in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Poland, Hungary and Bulgaria. DAF’s ongoing success is illustrated by its overall European market share in the heavy segment increasing from 14.6% in 2015 to 15.5% last year. In almost all major markets DAF realized expansion of its market position, such as in France (13,1%), Italy (11.6%), Spain (11.4%) and Belgium (19.1%). Market share in Germany was at 10.8%. DAF’s market leadership continued in The Netherlands (31.9%), The United Kingdom (29.2%), Poland (19.4%) and Hungary (25.8%). DAF also became the market leader in Bulgaria (20.4%). In 2016, DAF registered over 46,700 heavy trucks in Europe, which is an all-time record and represents an increase of 19% compared to 2015 registrations (almost 39,400). The total market for heavy trucks in 2016 rose by over 12% to 302,500 vehicles, compared to just over 269,000 in 2015. For this year, DAF expects the European 16 tons market for heavy trucks to be between 260,000 and 290,000 vehicles. In the light segment (6 – 16 tons GVW) DAF’s market share increased from 9.0% in 2015 to 10.1% last year. Growth was realized in almost all European countries and in the United Kingdom market leadership grew from 36.2% to 37.9%. The European light truck market increased by 8% in 2016 to almost 53,000 units. Further growth outside European Union DAF also strengthened its market position outside the European Union. DAF made its entrance into the United Arab Emirates and started a company-owned subsidiary in Turkey. DAF Brasil increased production and market share in 2016 and completed its first year of production of the PACCAR MX-13 engine. In Taiwan, DAF continues to be the market leader among the non-Asian brands and DAF Components sold a record of over 4,000 excellent PACCAR engines to leading bus & coach manufacturers around the world. “Growing market share is a result of our industry leading trucks, engines, and services”, stated Richard Zink, member of the Board of Management responsible for Marketing & Sales. “Customers appreciate the industry-leading quality and efficiency of our LF, CF and XF trucks which are backed by the excellent DAF dealer network and the DAF team in Europe and throughout the world. We look forward to further growth in the years to come.” .

And remember, since 2014, Eaton is offering a 3-year warranty on their reman transmissions (which also gives you a 3-year clutch warranty in that "bundle"). You can't knock that with a stick. http://www.roadranger.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@roadranger/documents/content/apsl0300.pdf

Navistar engine plant under new ownership in Huntsville Alabama.com / February 6, 2017 The former Navistar International engine plant in Huntsville is under new ownership. Tuscaloosa-based Pate Holdings said it closed on the purchase of the building in Jetplex Industrial Park near Huntsville International Airport on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 55-acre property spans more than 555,000 square feet and can accommodate manufacturing, warehouse and logistics work. Pate Holdings owner Stan Pate said the facility is among the best available industrial sites in the Southeast. Pate believes the property will be successful given President Donald Trump's position on manufacturing and job creation in America. "We're going to see quickly, if not almost immediately, the uptick in industry looking for locations," he said. "Locations to be able to quickly get into business." Navistar announced in 2014 it would transfer its mid-range engine production in Huntsville to Melrose Park, Ill., resulting in the loss of 280 local jobs. The move was expected to save Navistar about $22 million in annual operating costs. Pate is hopeful another significant development will come along and create long-term, quality jobs with the help of local officials and the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority. "We want to see manufacturing there that will create a significant number of jobs rather than some type of warehousing activity or some kind of distribution," he said. AL.com has contacted the Port of Huntsville and Navistar for comment. For the right project, Pate said his company would be open to leasing or selling the property. "We've made it very clear that we're not someone that's going to come in and demo that building," he said. "We're looking to maximize the potential of the property."

Scania Group Press Release / February 6, 2017 Scania has identified Thailand as one of the key markets in Asia and is expanding its industrial and commercial presence in the country. A new assembly facility for trucks and bus chassis as well as a manufacturing facility for truck cabs will be established in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, including staff for production, logistics and purchasing as well as research and development. The total investment is EUR 21.2 million and operations are scheduled to start in 2018. In addition, regional headquarters will be established in Thailand to support Scania’s distributors in Asia and Oceania in developing business in their markets. “The new establishment will bring all industrial and commercial functions in Scania even closer to our customers in Asia in general and in Thailand in particular,” says Ted Göransson, Project Director for the new establishment. “By increasing our local presence we will be able to quickly respond to customers’ demands and make sure that we provide the best transport solution for each customer.” The establishment is a part of Scania’s strategic focus on Thailand and complements the already announced expansion of Scania’s service network in the country from currently 10 workshops to 18 workshops in 2019. .

Fleet Owner / February 3, 2017 To ensure proper couple, use of sensors grows The evolution of coupling systems is now moving from the first stage of cab actuated air release systems, says Rich Carroll, vice president of sales & marketing at Jost International. “We are seeing a paradigm shift that will take fifth wheel coupling systems beyond their role as reliable mechanical devices to playing a more sophisticated role within the field of ADAS [advanced driver assistance systems] technologies,” he states. “We are now seeing some early adopter fleets that have been using air release systems successfully as the first movers into sensor systems. “There are several drivers for this that include driver demographics, aerodynamic tractor and trailer designs, and even autonomous vehicle fundamentals,” Carroll adds. “We believe that as aerodynamic designs develop, at some point it will become difficult, if not impossible, for drivers to physically reach the fifth wheel handle and to put themselves in a position to visually assure a good couple. This is what’s driving the next step in the evolution of sensor systems that communicate coupling conditions directly to the cab.” Jost’s JSK37USK sensor coupling system, which was demonstrated this past fall, utilizes sensors to verify that the kingpin is in the lock position and that the fifth wheel is locked and the release handle secured. The lock status can be shown either by a Jost-supplied dash display or communicated through the vehicle’s CAN (controller area network) bus. Another integral component of the system will be automated connections for electrical and pneumatic systems and for the ability to retract landing gear. SAF-Holland has introduced the ELI-te fifth wheel coupling assistant as an integrated option on new vehicles and for retrofit on Holland FW35 Series fifth wheels, says Bryan Redeker, product manager of fifth wheels. The electronic lock indicator trailer-sensing technology uses an electronic control module mounted directly to the fifth wheel top plate and remote indicators to show when a trailer kingpin is properly coupled to an ELI-te equipped fifth wheel. With the ELI-te fifth wheel coupling assistant, high-intensity white LED lights mounted within the fifth wheel automatically illuminate the lock jaws to direct the driver’s attention to the connection between the lock jaws and kingpin. If a coupling problem is detected, daytime-visible red LED lights begin flashing from both sides. Redeker also says that SAF-Holland continues to design fifth wheels for weight reduction. Included are the aluminum top plate 55,000-lb.-capacity FWAL, the steel top plate 50,000-lb.-capacity FW17, and the LowLube version FW16. All of these fifth wheels can be mounted on the company’s integrated ILS lightweight slider or on stationary mounts. The ILS can also be used on the FW35 Series top plates. “The FWAL top plate can save upwards of 100 lbs. compared to a standard-duty equivalent, and the cast steel FW17 and FW16 top plates are around 30 lbs. lighter than standard-duty models,” Redeker states. “When these top plates are combined with the ILS slider, fleets like bulk carriers wanting to increase payload can realize optimum weight savings.” The Fontaine Fifth Wheel NWB air slide is also a weight-saving design. According to the company, the NWB is 40 to 70 lbs. lighter than competitive steel slide systems. The design features a smaller footprint with steel reinforcement for strength and durability, and a new greaseless bracket liner provides consistent lubrication and reduced wear because there is no metal-to-metal contact. Fontaine also notes that lower maintenance costs with the NWB Air Slide result from a dual duro­meter two-piece bushing for improved shock absorption and easier service. “Fleets and OEMs continue to seek weight savings to improve fuel economy and hauling capacity,” says Roger Crawford, president of Fontaine Fifth Wheel—North America OEM. “The innovative design of new fifth wheel products can help fleets offset the weight of heavier emissions system components and improve capacity for weight-sensitive fleets.” .

TCA opposes twin 33-foot trailers in letter to House of Representatives Truck News / February 2, 2017 The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) put its foot down today regarding twin 33-foot trailers. The TCA reported that its president, John Lyboldt, sent a letter to the US House of Representatives voicing the association’s opposition to twin 33-foot trailers. In the letter, he stressed that 33-foot trailers are not the solution to improving conditions on the nation’s roadways and the perceived productivity benefits that the longer trailers would provide are not worth the immense costs to the trucking industry as a whole, and that this shift from the industry standard would generate. “The truckload industry recognizes the benefits that would be bestowed upon our Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) associates by adding additional cubic feet of freight space and how those benefits add to their productivity,” said Lyboldt. “The metric of mandating twin 33-foot trailers almost exclusively benefits LTL freight, thus putting the truckload segment of the industry at a competitive disadvantage.” Lyboldt noted that the financial burden of changing 53-foot trailers as “a shift to 33-foot trailers would be considered voluntary, and the shipping community would automatically transition to carriers with the most cubic space for their goods, rendering our nation’s fleet of 53-foot trailers nothing more than antiques.” He added that one issue notably absent from the discussions surrounding 33-foot trailers is the effect that the configuration would have on the industry’s population of drivers. “Ramifications of operating fleets consisting of 33-foot trailers would be severe,” said Lyboldt. The TCA added that the potential for driver injury will increase “when separating trailers and their 3,000-lb converter gear,” added Lyboldt, and “would jeopardize any improvements to the health and well-being of drivers that our industry strives to make.” “The Truckload Carriers Association pledges to partner with our congressional leadership to discover solutions that truly benefit our industry and the American public as whole,” he said. “As discussions surrounding the topic of productivity begin to propagate over the coming months and years, TCA seeks to unite with all who have a vested interest in freight delivery solutions that work for everyone.”

Your thinking is right. Always go with a new clutch.

But Mack brand sales do not almost match Volvo. They're giving Renault more attention because it is the group's growth leader. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q4 2016 Volvo brand global truck sales - 27,934 units. Q4 2016 Mack brand global truck sales - 4,119 units. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q4 2016 Volvo brand truck sales in North America - 4,458 units. Q4 2016 Mack brand truck sales in North America - 3,551 units. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- More info - https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48625-volvo-group-–-2016-4th-quarter-and-full-year-earnings-report/

Can you purchase a 13-speed Eaton factory reman and turn your 9LL in as a core with perhaps a small penalty charge?

BC, I've been thru that aircraft in the picture and determined the engines were Russian. I then read that Stalin gave China (only) ten Tu-4s in 1953. China had no aviation industry that could have handled such a retrofit. It seems the ten were retrofitted, with Soviet assistance, with Ivchenko AI-20K turboprop engines in 1966 (an olive branch after the big falling out?). I read China retired their TU-4s in 1988. The AI-20K also powered the Antonov 10 and 12 and Ilyushin-18. China built a copy of the engine. the WJ6, but I didn't enter service until the 1970s.

If the Mack brand offered a Super-Liner type product, North American market D16 sales would rival that of the global market.