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Fed pares back 2017 interest rate forecasts The Financial Times / June 15, 2016 Slower jobs growth and overseas hazards such as a possible UK exit from the European Union prompted the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged on Wednesday and trim back its longer-term interest-rate forecasts, in a sign of greater caution at the central bank. The US central bank held the target range for the federal funds rate at 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent, where it has been since the Fed lifted rates by a quarter point from near-zero levels in December, as it assesses a mixed set of economic indicators. The median of Fed forecasts suggests policymakers are still expecting two interest rate increases this year, but rate forecasts for 2017 and 2018 have been pared back, as has the Fed’s estimate of the longer-run policy rate. The tempered interest rate path spurred another rally in US government bonds, despite the slightly higher inflation forecasts. The two-year Treasury yield fell 6 basis points to 0.67 per cent, and the 10-year Treasury yield slipped 3 basis points to 1.58 per cent, on course for its lowest closing level since 2012. The US stock market fluctuated before settling at roughly the same level after the revised forecasts and new statement were digested, while the DXY dollar index fell 0.5 per cent, the most since June 3. In a sign of greater caution on the committee, Esther George, the Kansas City Fed chief, dropped her previous dissenting call for higher rates. Until recently a number of Fed rate-setters have been signalling they want to see another rate rise as soon as this month, but Janet Yellen, the Fed chair, stressed in early June that the Federal Open Market Committee had to weigh a range of uncertainties and risks as it gauged when to move. Among the key question marks hanging over the US outlook is the UK’s referendum on its membership of the EU — with Fed officials flagging the danger that a Brexit could ripple back and hit US growth. When asked whether the looming UK vote had been one of the reasons the US central bank kept rates unchanged on Wednesday, Ms Yellen said: “It is certainly one of the uncertainties we discussed and factored into today’s decision.” A vote by the UK to leave the EU would have consequences for conditions in global markets which would in turn have implications for the US outlook, she added. “That would be a factor in deciding on the appropriate path of policy.” Its statement noted that while economic activity and household spending have picked up recently, jobs gains have diminished and market-based measures of inflation compensation had declined — even as surveys of individuals’ inflation expectations remained little changed. Ms Yellen gave a broadly optimistic outlook about the US economy when she spoke in Philadelphia. But she also withdrew earlier guidance that she expected a rate rise “in the coming months”, suggesting the Fed now is firmly in wait-and-see mode. Futures markets were predicting only a one-in-five chance of a move at the central bank’s next meeting in July going into Wednesday’s announcement, with slightly stronger odds in September. Forecasts released by the Fed showed policymakers expect two rate rises this year, leaving their median prediction for the target range centred on 0.875 per cent. Notably, however, six of the 17 participants in Wednesday’s meeting thought there may only be scope for a single increase this year. In 2017, the median forecast is now for rates to rise to 1.625 per cent, down from 1.875 per cent in March, pointing to three rises. The median projection for 2018 is centred at 2.375 per cent, down from 3 per cent before. Policymakers are now expecting the longer-term fed funds rate to be lower as well, with forecasts pointing to around 3 per cent compared with 3.25 per cent before, as a sluggish growth outlook weighs on forecasts. Officials shaved back their median expectation for growth this year to 2 per cent from 2.2 per cent, and to 2 per cent in 2017 from 2.1 per cent. Core inflation is seen slightly higher this year than previously, at 1.7 per cent, but the Fed still does not see inflation returning to its 2 per cent target until 2018. Unemployment forecasts were little changed, with policymakers seeing the jobless rate at the end of the year at 4.7 per cent, in line with its most recent reading. Debate in the FOMC on Wednesday likely focused heavily on the jobs market, which has lost some of its lustre despite 75 straight months of expanding payrolls. Policymakers would need to see decisive evidence in the coming weeks that dismal jobs numbers in May were a one-off fluke rather than a serious setback — coupled with an end to Brexit jitters in markets — if they were to feel confident enough to lift rates as soon as the Fed’s July meeting. Markets are putting higher odds on a move by the FOMC later in the year. .

The Wall Street Journal / June 15, 2016 The Federal Reserve held short-term interest rates steady and officials lowered projections of how much they'll raise them in the coming years, signs that persistently slow economic growth and low inflation are forcing the central bank to rethink how fast it can lift borrowing costs. Wednesday's moves marked a stark reversal from just a few weeks ago, when several Fed officials, including Chairwoman Janet Yellen, dropped strong hints they might raise rates in June or July. Instead, she emphasized the central bank's uncertainty about when they'll act and where rates are headed in 2018 and beyond. "I can't specify a timetable," about when rates will next be raised, she said at a press conference following the Fed's two-day policy meeting. "We are quite uncertain about where rates are heading in the longer term." Those metrics don't add up to a booming economy, but the expected performance is better than that of other large developed markets, including Japan and the European Union, which are struggling with slower growth and lower inflation. The expected growth also marks a steadiness that stands in contrast to China's economic slowdown. The combination of relatively stable economic projections and a lower interest-rate outlook suggests officials are coming to the conclusion that the economy simply can't bear very high interest rates, even to achieve the mediocre growth and low inflation officials have in mind. Ms. Yellen previously said she believed temporary headwinds were holding back the economy. She conceded Wednesday that such drags, such as slow productivity growth, might persist. Moreover, new ones, such as China's slowdown, are emerging. Notably, Ms. Yellen won a unanimous vote on Wednesday's policy statement. Kansas City Fed President Esther George, who dissented in March and April in favor of a rate increase, instead voted with the majority. Fed officials have been weighing whether the economy's equilibrium interest rate—a rate at which the economy is in balance, growing with stable inflation and low unemployment—has fallen because of long-running trends holding back growth and beyond the Fed's control, such as the retirement of older workers and low productivity growth. Paul Willson, chairman of the $550 million-asset Citizens National Bank in Athens, Tenn., worries an increase in interest rates now could knock the economic expansion off course. Mr. Willson likens the Fed's low-rate policy to an aircraft flying low to the ground: With rates so close to zero, the risks of a policy misstep are greater. "We've got enough viable air speed but we don't have much altitude," he said of the U.S. economy. "And that worries me. Any missed input could screw things up." The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated after the Fed's release, finishing the day down 34.65 points, or 0.2%, at 17640.17 after trading in positive territory leading into the release. Yields on 10-year Treasury notes, which tend to go down when investors become risk-averse or pessimistic about growth, dropped to 1.594%, the lowest level since December 2012. The central bank in December lifted its benchmark federal-funds rate up from near zero to between 0.25% and 0.5%. Officials indicated then they expected to push rates up four times in quarter-percentage-point increments this year to 1.375% at the end of 2016. Instead, their rate target has been unchanged since December and they have cut in half their expectations for rate rises this year. The economy and financial markets haven't cooperated with the Fed's plans. Early in the year, market turbulence and slow economic growth gave officials pause. Growth appears to have picked up and markets have largely settled down, but now hiring and expected inflation are a cause of concern for officials. "Recent economic indicators have been mixed, suggesting our cautious approach to adjusting monetary policy remains appropriate," Ms. Yellen said Wednesday, while noting that observers should not read too much into any one report. The new projections released Wednesday showed officials expect the fed-funds rate to rise to 0.875% by the end of 2016, according to the median projection of 17 officials. That implies they see two quarter-point rate increases this year, as they did in March. However, a greater number of officials now see just one increase, rather than two moves. In March, just one official saw one rate increase this year and seven saw three or more. Now six officials see one increase this year and two see three or more. Ms. Yellen said a rate increase at the Fed's next meeting in July is "not impossible." The tone of the Fed's official statement, its projections and her comments suggest officials would need to see a quick turnaround in economic data and evidence of market resilience if they were to move so soon. "We need to assure ourselves that the underlying momentum in the economy has not diminished," she said. The new projections also show central-bank officials see the fed-funds rate at 1.625% by the end of 2017 and 2.375% at the end of 2018, both lower than their March estimates. In the longer run, Fed officials now expect the benchmark rate to reach 3%, lower than the 3.25% they saw in March. Jeremy Ames, president and co-founder of Guidant Financial in Bellevue, Wash., said Fed officials may still be too optimistic in their projection that short-term rates will rise above 2% in the next couple years. "I think that assumes everything is going well and everything is going swimmingly," said Mr. Ames, whose firm finances small-business startups and acquisitions. "If they hit those time frames, I would be surprised." Traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange placed a 7% probability on a Fed rate increase in July and a 23.9% probability on at least one increase by September. Though most Fed officials see at least two quarter-point rate increases before year-end, traders see a 57% probability that it won't. The June 23 U.K. vote on whether to leave the European Union was one factor in Fed officials' decision to leave rates unchanged, and "clearly could have consequences" for economic and global financial markets, Ms. Yellen said. Fed officials last month appeared poised to raise rates in June or July. Ms. Yellen said in late May a move was probable "in the coming months" if the economy continued to strengthen—wording she has not repeated in her two public appearances since the Labor Department released a disappointing May employment report. Employers added just 38,000 jobs last month and payroll growth in April and March was revised lower. The share of Americans participating in the workforce also declined, and the number of employees stuck in part-time jobs rose, the report showed. Still, the number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment insurance remains at historically low levels.

The Mack remanufacturing center no longer offers E9 heads ?

Marios in Northampton has great Philly cheesesteaks and the best pizza around (851 Main street). Bob Dahmer (red C-model 4x2 tractor) lives down the street and would probably agree.

PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd Press Release / September 26, 2012 Related reading: http://www.kenworth.com.au/trucks/k200/ http://www.kenworth.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/K200_web-PDF.pdf .

Owner/Driver / June 15, 2016 At the recent Alexandra Truck, Rod and Ute Show Larsen’s Truck Sales’ boss David Larsen rolled up with a rare ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ Kenworth W925 model. Peter and Di Schlenk took the chance to find out how he came by it This year’s running of the Alexandra Truck, Rod and Ute Show, held on June 12, had a host of impressive machinery on display, but none were as striking as a Smokey and the Bandit-themed 1976 Kenworth W925 model with its accompanying Pontiac TransAm. Both vehicles were part of the Larsen’s Truck Sales stand at Alexandra, the 20th running of the event. "It is just something different and it’s eye catching, especially for a show like this," company founder David Larsen explains. Larsen’s Truck Sales, the major sponsor of the Alexandra Truck, Rod and Ute Show, had nine on display, including the W model. David has little knowledge of the old Kenworth’s history. He had purchased it from another truck wholesaler in rust free condition. He then set about doing it up as a replica of the Smokey and the Bandit truck which featured in the 1977 movie. After all, it was of the same vintage, plus the TransAm which appeared in the movie was a ’77 model. "I want to thank those who helped transform the W925," says David, acknowledging the good industry relationships he has built over the years. "The truck was purchased 12 months ago and we have spent in excess of $100,000 on it." The Kenworth has a 335hp Cummins up front, a 15 speed Road Ranger gearbox and six-rod suspension. It’s a well-specced truck and David is hoping that someone will give it a great home. "Andrew Steffenson from Transmatt Truck Detailing was the main organiser who put it all together, while Shane Sluka from Total Diesel Services (TDS) did the mechanical work. "Ray Moyle from Prime Refinishing painted it, so it has been a joint effort by everybody and a good advertisement for us," David explains. TDS went through the truck from front to back, rebuilding what needed to be done, including installing a new clutch. David has had his trucks painted by Prime Refinishing for 23 years, and he has known Andrew 20 years. "I have been friends with these people for a long time," David says. "It’s the same with selling trucks; making sure that you do the right thing. It is a big industry but a very small world." David expected the Smokey and the Bandit W model Kenworth to some attention, but was surprised when it quickly attracted 1300 ‘likes’ on the Larsen’s Truck Sales Facebook page. "It certainly appeals to a lot of different people," David says. "People my age, in our 50s, recognise it and my boys do too. It’s a very iconic truck." Photo gallery - http://www.ownerdriver.com.au/industry-news/1606/rare-smokey-and-the-bandit-kenworth-w925-hits-alexandra/

KamAZ Trucks Press Release / June 14, 2016 The truck leasing subsidiary of KamAZ Group is supplying 100 model 5490 tractors to ITECO, one of Russia’s largest freight companies. Painted emerald green, the KamAZ-5490 tractors will be delivered between August and November. All the trucks are equipped with auxiliary heaters and electronic tachographs units featuring CIPF (Cryptographic information protection facilities) modules. This is ITECO’s third truck order with KamAZ-Leasing since 2014, as part of a planned fleet upgrade effort. ITECO took new 50 tractors in 2014, and another 50 units in 2015. According to the program "Recycling + Leasing" - "recycling" using leasing schemes - the customer will receive a discount of 400 thousand rubles for each acquired a truck. The "Trade-in + Leasing" will allow the lessee to take advantage of a discount of 350 thousand rubles for each truck. An additional benefit is advance payment on the program "Grace Leasing", in which the customer saves 10% of the cost of truck Versus the global brands, the KamAZ-5490 remains the best value in Russia’s truck market today. It features a comfortable, spacious and modern cab, and a powerful, fuel-efficient Euro-5 428 horsepower Mercedes-Benz OM457LA powerplant. For more information about KamAZ’s truck leasing programs, click here www.kamazleasing.ru. .

Reuters, AP / June 15, 2016 A 20-year-old Indiana man who was found with guns and explosive chemicals in his car on the way to a California gay pride parade has been formally charged. James Wesley Howell, who was ordered held on $2million bail, faces three felony counts of unlawful possession of an assault weapon, high capacity magazines, and explosives. Howell told police he was headed to the pride festival in Santa Monica around 5am on Sunday, just hours after the Orlando massacre began. Authorities have said there is no apparent link. Howell appeared at the Airport Courthouse in Los Angeles Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty. In addition to the three felonies, he also faces a misdemeanor for the possession of a firearm in a car. Officers responded to reports of a man knocking on a window and found Howell sitting in his white Acura on Sunday morning. Howell was found with a high-capacity assault rifle, two other loaded rifles, magazines, a Taser, buck knife, handcuffs and security badge in his car when he was arrested. There was also a five-gallon container of gasoline in the white Acura, and a 25-gallon container of a commercially sold explosive was two-thirds full. The explosive, composed of two chemicals, had already been combined, and the assault rifle was loaded with a 30-round magazine, which had another inverted 30-round magazine taped to it. Deputy District Attorney Sean Carney said gun enthusiasts don't mix Shoc-Shot until it's ready to be used, as federal regulations require, and the amount that Howell had 'far exceeds any amount that would reasonably be used.' Alone, each item found in Howell's car might not indicate anything sinister, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Keith Schwartz said. But together, they 'just don't pass the common sense test.' 'I cannot in good conscience think of any reasonable reason that somebody would be traveling across the country with all of these things,' he said. Howell recently drove from Indiana to Los Angeles because of pending charges against him in his home state. Friends in Indiana described Howell as a gun enthusiast with a short temper. In October, he twice was accused of pulling a gun and making threats, once against his then-boyfriend and once against a neighbor. Howell was convicted in April of misdemeanor intimidation for the incident with his neighbor. Under the terms of his probation, Howell was not allowed to have weapons or leave Indiana. Howell’s attorney said a black hood found in his car was 'just a clothing item,' and nothing indicated Howell planned to use it as a mask, as police contended was a possibility. James Wedick, a former longtime FBI agent, said the manipulation of the gun magazines would allow someone to reload 30 rounds in less than 2 seconds. 'It doubles your killing capacity by 100 percent,' he said. For a civilian to have a weapon rigged as such, 'it suggests his purposes are deadly.' The FBI took the lead in the investigation and its probe continues. Federal agents searched Howell's Jeffersonville, Indiana, home Monday. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office in Clark County, Indiana, said Howell also is the subject of a sexual assault investigation. The alleged incident occurred May 31, about two weeks before Howell's arrest in California. Howell can face a sentence up to nine years and four months if found guilty on all charges. .

Associated Press / June 15, 2016 The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says he wants to explore the potential for a system that would trigger an alert when someone who was previously on a terrorism watch list wants to buy a gun. Rep. Adam Schiff of California says an alert would allow law enforcement officials to consider anew whether an investigation ought to be reopened to determine whether the person who had expressed "radical thoughts is at the point of taking those into action." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ What's to "explore"? What's to debate? Make the change, effective immediately. An alert should have been standard protocol for decades, if not since 911.

I've always liked air starters. They've long been popular in Australia. AuStart offers an air starter for nearly every engine, including old Mack and Buda. http://austart.com/product-catalogue IR: http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/am-en/products/air-starters/turbine-starters/150t-f-series http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/am-en/products/air-starters/vane-starters/150bm-series

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Ford Trucks Press Release / June 14, 2016 Introducing the new 2016 Ford 1846T 13-liter 460-horsepower Euro-6 emissions (near EPA2010) 4x2 tractor. . Ford Trucks and You – "Sharing the Load" At Ford Trucks, we’re serious about trucking. It's why we designed the new 2016 Cargo heavy truck range from the ground up to meet your needs and expectations. See your authorized Ford heavy truck dealer for details, or visit the global Ford heavy truck website at https://www.fordtrucks.com.tr/ .

Heavy Duty Trucking / June 14, 2016 Lime Creek Logging Ltd. of British Columbia is the first business in Canada to get the new International HX620 Series truck, Navistar announced Tuesday. Lime Creek Logging is a family-owned business run by Shawn and Hank McIver, based in Grand Forks, B.C. They offer a full service stump-to-dump operation, managing 14 trucks and 40 pieces of equipment. The HX620 is configured as a tri-drive truck with a quad-logging trailer and is part of a four-truck deal with International dealer Cookson Motors, a division of IRL Truck Centres Ltd. “When we began developing and designing the HX Series, the customer and driver were at the center of our focus,” said Roman Lewinsky, president, Navistar Canada. “It was our goal to create a vehicle that delivers unparalleled driver satisfaction, a quality truck that is reliable with unprecedented uptime and provides the lowest cost of ownership. Those goals are being realized as we hand over the keys.” The International HX620 is a 120" BBC set-back axle truck or tractor suitable for a variety of applications including heavy haul tractor, logging, construction dump and platform stake/crane. Navistar says the new truck has been rolling off the assembly line since April at the company’s plant in Escobedo, Mexico. .

Nikola Motor Gets 7,000 Reservations for Unseen Electric Class 8 Truck Transport Topics / June 13, 2016 Nikola Motor Co. said it has received more than 7,000 reservations for its yet-to-be-unveiled electric Class 8 truck, the Nikola One. The company says the reservations represent $2.3 billion and were generated in the first month. Reservations for the electric truck are $1,500 and 100% refundable, according to its website. “Our technology is 10-15 years ahead of any other OEM in fuel efficiencies, mpg and emissions. We are the only OEM to have a near-zero emissions truck and still outperform diesel trucks running at 80,000 pounds. To have more than 7,000 reservations totaling more than $2.3 billion, with five months remaining until our unveiling ceremony, is unprecedented,” said Nikola Motor Co. CEO Trevor Milton. The Nikola One is capable of pulling 80,000 pounds with a range of more than 1,200 miles between stops. The truck has a 335-hp electric motor and dual gear reduction at every wheel, and offers a fully independent suspension — an industry first. “The Nikola One’s electric motors are powered by a liquid-cooled 320 kilowatt-hour, lithium-ion battery pack [more than 30,000 lithium cells], which is charged by a proprietary onboard Nikola Motor Co. turbine. The turbine automatically charges the batteries when needed and eliminates the need to ever plug in,” the company previously said. The turbine powers the battery bank and runs on natural gas but can be configured to run on diesel or gasoline, according to the company. The truck is capable of climbing a 6% grade at maximum weight at 65 mph, but a typical Class 8 diesel truck under similar conditions “would have a hard time reaching 35 mph.” The company will unveil the truck Dec. 2 during an event in Salt Lake City for media and reservation holders and for certain fleets and leasing companies. “We believe we will pass the current market leaders like Daimler, Paccar, Volvo and Navistar in sales orders within the next 12-24 months. Just imagine the orders that will come in, once we begin taking dealer applications. We have shown other OEMs and their shareholders why they should be nervous about Nikola Motor Co. Some of the top Class 8 dealerships in America have reached out and are willing to either add our brand or move away from their existing brands,” Milton said.

Yes, MH and RWI (US market 2nd generation Super-Liner) utilize the same chassis and air reservoirs.

"Shooting" death or other, murder is murder..........and I've a zero tolerance for one human being snuffing out the life of another. According to the FBI UCS Annual Crime Reports, the number of murders in the United States has actually dropped every year but one since Obama took office. (I didn’t vote for Obama. I'm just contributing some facts) As you can see, the murder rate rose progressively from 1960 to the 1991-1993 period, after which the annual numbers, despite a still growing population, began to fall. The threat of terrorism, and ongoing crime related to Latin-American drug cartels operating on American soil are serious issues. But all that said, the sad reality is that most of the 14,249 murdered Americans in 2014 were killed by...........Americans, Detroit and Baltimore are virtual war zones. With Ferguson, a bully/criminal was made a martyr rather than identified for what he was. Murders in the United States of America 1960 9,110 1961 8,740 1962 8,530 1963 8,640 1964 9,360 1965 9,960 1966 11,040 1967 12,240 1968 13,800 1969 14,760 1970 16,000 1971 17,780 1972 18,670 1973 19,640 1974 20,710 1975 20,510 1976 18,780 1977 19,120 1978 19,560 1979 21,460 1980 23,040 1981 22,520 1982 21,010 1983 19,310 1984 18,690 1985 18,980 1986 20,613 1987 20,096 1988 20,680 1989 21,500 1990 23,440 1991 24,700 1992 23,760 1993 24,530 1994 23,330 1995 21,610 1996 19,650 1997 18,208 1998 16,914 1999 15,522 2000 15,586 2001 16,037 2002 16,229 2003 16,528 2004 16,148 2005 16,740 2006 17,030 2007 16,929 2008 16,442 2009 15,399 2010 14,772 2011 14,661 2012 14,866 2013 14,319 2014 14,249

I hear you. I imagined a price around $800 to $1000. Borg-Warner is charging a premium due to low volume, and Volvo has its charge-the-most parts pricing policy. Years ago, this matter would be oh-so-simple. How about these folks? http://www.dieselusa.com/borg_warner.html http://midatlanticturbos.com/schwitzer.php http://webdiesels.com/schwitzer_turbo.htm Try contacting Borg-Warner directly for after-sales support..........http://www.turbos.borgwarner.com/ http://www.turbos.borgwarner.com/en/aftermarket/distributorSearch.aspx

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Press Release / June 14, 2016 Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the launch of two engine brake models for Ford Otosan’s new generation, environmentally friendly and fuel efficient Ecotorq engine family. These launches mark the first joint development programs between Jacobs and Ford Otosan. The collaborative effort between Ford Otosan’s and Jacobs’ engineers resulted in two powerful and reliable engine retarders which augment Ford Otosan’s heavy duty Ecotorq engines and wide variety of truck offerings. The new engine brake models come standard on Ford Otosan’s new generation Ecotorq engines. These models implement bleeder brake and bridge brake technology for the 9 and 13 liter engines respectively. “Jacobs is proud to be part of the next generation Ecotorq product line by Ford Otosan,” said Sergio Sgarbi, President of Jacobs Vehicle Systems. “By combining Jacobs’ engine braking expertise with Ford Otosan’s strong product offering, we believe this launch will be a great success and the beginning of a strong technology partnership.” For more information on Ford Otosan’s vehicles and Ecotorq engines, visit Ford Otosan’s website. Visit Jacobs’ technology page to learn about Jacobs’ engine braking technologies. About Jacobs Vehicle Systems and Ford Otosan Jacobs Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Bloomfield, Conn., where it has a 25,000 square meter design, testing and manufacturing facility, with support sites in Europe, Japan, India as well as a manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. Jake Brake® products are used by heavy and medium-duty diesel engine manufacturers globally. Registered to the ISO 14001 and TS16949 standards, Jacobs Vehicle Systems is the world’s leading producer of vehicle retarding and valve actuation technologies and can be found at www.jakebrake.com. Ford Otosan is a deep-rooted joint venture of Ford Motor Company and Koç Holding, playing an active role in worldwide automotive industry since 1959. Ford Otosan employs over 9,000 people including more than 2,500 R&D engineers in their 3 production plants, 1 warehouse and 1 R&D Base covering in total 1,600,000 square meter facilities in Turkey. Service and sales facilities are located throughout the world including Asia, Europe, and Africa. More information can be found at http://www.fordotosan.com.tr/en/ and www.fordtrucks.com.tr .

Thanks for giving Watts a try. This is a matter of Volvo overcharging, the folks at Watts have their hands tied. The Schwitzer option is 7536-X310327, and the Garrett option is 3316-X46561011 Schwitzer is now Borg-Warner, and Garrett is generally sold under the Honeywell name now. We started out with Garrett and later switched to Schwitzer, so you'll only find the latter as a replacement. What price did you get from these people? http://www.jhdiesel.com/BWTS-MACK.htm http://www.melett.com/turbo-model/3LM-363.html http://legacy.turbointernational.com/products/CartridgeDetails.asp?partNum=50721&turboModel=6552 You may have only paid $1800 for the truck, but that doesn't change the fact that items like turbochargers are expensive. You're going to have to accept that, balance it out knowing that you didn't pay much for the truck.

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Those 2-Series and 3-Series Scania's will run forever. Because they were engineered and built like a Mack truck, they're still operating all over the world. Your red 112 tractor looks great.

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Your part numbers are spot on.....good job. 7536-X310327 When you contacted the folks at Watts Mack (owner of the BMT website) about an exchange reman unit, what did they have to offer you? Their toll-free number is 1-888-304-6225

International puts the driver first in new product design initiative Truck News / June 13, 2016 International Truck has launched a company-wide initiative called DriverFirst that aims at giving its customers an edge in attracting and retaining qualified drivers through vehicles designed with a strong emphasis on the driver’s perspective. The new DriverFirst product design philosophy builds on International’s long-standing emphasis on customer uptime. “Today, for our customers, uptime means more than having trucks that are built to stay on the road,” said Denny Mooney, senior vice-president, Global Product Development. “Given the industry’s chronic driver shortage, it’s also about having enough drivers to operate those trucks. And for us, that means building trucks that will help our customers attract and retain drivers, by reflecting the driver’s point of view in the way they are designed and the technologies and features they offer. Simply put, we want to build trucks that drivers want to drive.” The DriverFirst initiative was inspired by customers’ and drivers’ input for International’s upcoming renewed product line, gathered from driver clinics, fleet feedback and studies of driver trends. Many customers told the company that due to the driver shortage, they are hard pressed to keep all of their trucks operating. These stories are consistent with quantitative reports from American Trucking Associations and other industry sources that the industry is currently 35,000-40,000 drivers short of meeting its needs. “The key takeaway from our research is that drivers want trucks that are designed to do the job,” Mooney added. “Drivers aren’t looking for something automotive or futuristic for its own sake. They just want something comfortable and functional, with a design that helps them do their job better and more easily.” Mooney said four specific areas where International is pursuing ongoing innovations and driver-centric features, based on its research into driver needs. They are: Comfort: Driver comfort is greatly enhanced by factors like ergonomics, interior lighting and color, as well as low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Safety: Driver safety can be enhanced by multiple factors, ranging from visibility and state-of-the-art headlights to advanced systems that use radar, digital cameras and other technologies to avoid and mitigate accidents. Productivity: Drivers benefit from technologies like automated manual transmissions, as well as improved vehicle serviceability and ease of maintenance. Efficiency: From improving fuel economy to designing more intuitive displays, drivers are interested in features that will help them get the job done more efficiently. “The DriverFirst philosophy has already helped us deliver multiple innovations, and it plays an even more prominent role in the new products that we will be bringing to the market starting this fall,” Mooney said. “We are committed to helping our customers improve the total driver experience, so they can encourage their drivers to stick around for the long haul.” Learn more about DriverFirst at www.InternationalTrucks.com/DriverFirst.