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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, an organization that promotes dairy production It’s uncertain if any of their daughters will take over the dairy and maintain and consumption. the family tradition of milking cows. However, right now, the Nunes have bigger Through conversations with fellow producers she’s learned that the exodus things to worry about. of dairy farmers in Wisconsin is more complex than low milk prices. Many A few years ago they installed two robotic milkers, replacing a tie-stall barn. producers are leaving because they’re feeling exhausted. They thought it was the right time to adopt new technology because of their age “You’re wrecking your body. There’s 2 percent of us feeding 98 percent and (early 50s) and a shortage of labor in the area. The decision was likely a good we’re just getting tired of it,” she said while walking across the farm toward a one but the timing was bad. group of Holstein calves. “We moved to this barn (with milking robots) and we have a tremendous amount “It’s a burnout. You are feeding a lot of people and it’s not appreciated. It (of debt). Then, the dairy economy tanks,” Matt said. “We’re not profitable.” seems like everybody is against it. After a while you say, feed yourself.’’ U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that milk prices were $20 per Grassland Dairy Products, a processor in Greenwood, Wis., canceled hundredweight (cwt.) or higher from 2011 to 2014 in Wisconsin. From 2015 to production contracts with about 70 dairy farmers in the state and in Minnesota. 2017 average prices were $16 to $17 per cwt. 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(Polar sanitary 3-A continued from page 1) (AMPI dairy awards continued from page 1) Polar worked with global suspension leader Jim Falls cheesemakers who earned first-place Colby Jack honors earlier this year in the World Hendrickson to engineer exclusive stainless Championship Cheese Contest. steel suspension brackets that eliminate paint Entries by AMPI cheesemakers from Blair, Wis., and Jim Falls placed first and third, respectively, in the highly and rust as well as reduce maintenance due competitive Mild Cheddar class. The cooperative also scored a sweep of the Flavored Pasteurized Process Cheese to their light weight, strength and corrosion class with entries from cheesemakers at the Portage, Wis., plant. resistance. The Sanitary 3-A Trailer requires “Three first-place winners, and claiming every award the judges had to give in two categories, speaks to the no barrel/strap tightening, which reduces consistent quality of cheese made in AMPI’s dairy farmer-owned plants,” said Mike Hinrichsen, AMPI vice maintenance and lowers cost of ownership, president of cheese and whey manufacturing. “At AMPI, we know cheese. It’s what we do.” saving customers both time and money. In addition, whey protein concentrate manufactured at the cooperative’s Paynesville, Minn., plant captured first Additional cost savings can be realized with place in the 34-percent class and third place in the 80-percent competition. the specially engineered tank that reduces This year’s contest attracted 1,400 entries from dairy processors throughout North America. repair costs in the event of an accident and AMPI’s first-place dairy products were auctioned off in October during the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. A includes an innovative welded ring design that portion of the auction proceeds fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in the dairy industry. makes the tank resistant to vacuum implosion. AMPI is headquartered in New Ulm, Minn., and owned by dairy farm families from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, “More and more transportation Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. AMPI members annually market about 5.7 billion pounds of milk, companies are relying on the Polar Tank resulting in $1.7 billion in sales for the cooperative. Sanitary 3-A Trailer to make their operations AMPI owns 10 Midwest-based manufacturing plants where about 10 percent of the American-type cheese and more efficient and profitable,” stated Ryan butter in the U.S. is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are Rockafellow, Vice President of Sales and marketed to food-service, retail and food ingredient customers. Marketing, NA Tank Division. “Polar is leading the industry with a continued focus on designing trailers that are optimized for More dairies turning to canola meal each customer’s unique hauling needs.” It used to be that canola meal had to have a $100-per-ton discount to soybean meal before dairy nutritionist Polar Tank continues to find the right mix Marty Faldet would consider recommending it to his clients. of quality, performance and reliability that No more. Years of feeding experience are proving that canola is a viable alternative. About 70 percent of his clients, gives customers a competitive edge and and most notably those with larger herds, are routinely relying on canola meal as their main protein source. increases their profit potential. From weight “Feed costs can be reduced and milk production can be maintained with canola,’’ says Faldet, who savings to ease of operation, optimized resides in Calmar, Iowa. tanks and a lower center of gravity, the Faldet is part of GPS Dairy Consulting, and advises herds across the Midwest from Kansas to Michigan. Herds Sanitary 3-A Trailer has become the smart in Iowa have been the least receptive to canola, he says, but that’s only because soybean meal is so abundant and way to haul Food Grade products. price competitive in Iowa. Elsewhere, farmers have readily accepted canola as their protein source of choice. 16 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2018 www.TankTransport.com
In early fall of this year, canola was pricing at $220 to $250 per ton, depending Use of a good nutrition modeling program is also necessary because on farm location. And despite China’s tariffs on soybeans, soybean meal was the canola to soybean substitution rate is not one to one. Canola is lower in still hovering around $300. The bigger challenge for canola was that brokers crude protein and energy, but has other nutritional attributes farmers and were only offering six-month contracts that were attractive versus a “clock’’ or nutritionists can leverage. “You have to feed maybe 20 percent more canola, 12-month contract that were not. and that displaces other pounds of dry matter in the ration,” Faldet said. “So Working with feed dealers and brokers you trust is paramount to you have to re-arrange other diet components.” ensure a long-term and consistent supply, Faldet said. That’s because In most of his herds, he’ll feed four diets: A fresh-cow diet (up to 14 most of the canola that is grown in North America is produced – and days), a breeding group or high-cow diet, a pregnant or low-cow diet, and crushed – in the western provinces of Canada. So it has to come to the a first-lactation heifer group. Canola will be used in all four. But with the Midwest either by rail or semi-truck, which can sometimes be disrupted higher methionine levels in canola, he can back off some of the amino acid by transportation challenges such as blizzards on the Canadian or supplementation in the later lactation, pregnancy group. northern U.S. prairies. In the end, replacing soybean meal with canola might save three cents to six The thing is, Canada is poised to grow more canola in the coming years. cents per cow per day, experts said. Over hundreds or thousands of cows and In 2017, Canada produced 21 million metric tons of canola end products, said a year of feeding, it does add up to some significant savings without sacrificing Brittany Dyck, with the Canola Council of Canada. By 2025, that production is milk production, studies show. expected to jump by some 25 percent to 26 million metric tons. Numerous university feeding trials have proven that canola can be successfully fed without lowering milk production. In fact, several trials have EPA plans further emission reduction shown about a two-pounds-per-day increase in mid-lactation and one showed The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will launch a new rule to an eight to 11-pound-per-day increase in milk production in early lactation further cut emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) from diesel-powered, heavy duty by feeding canola. trucks, agency officials said recently. EPA said it intends to publish a proposed Canola can be especially effective in diets low in methionine. NOx rule in early 2020. “The RUP (rumen undegraded protein) in canola meal provides 40 percent While the EPA has been rolling back dozens of environmental rules, it is now more methionine than soybean meal, but it also has 10 percent less lysine,’’ attempting to forestall a patchwork of federal and state rules on NOx emissions said Essi Evans with Technical Advisory Service Inc. in Ontario, Canada. “If from commercial vehicles. methionine is limiting, then canola might be a good choice, while perhaps not so Indeed, even as California moves toward writing new state emissions if ingredients at hand are marginal in lysine.’’ rules, trucking and truck manufacturing lobbying groups – along with state The extra methionine, research and experience feeding canola offers are environmental officials – have been pushing EPA to set a new nationwide rule the reasons Faldet no longer requires a price spread of $100 between canola on allowable NOx emissions for diesel trucks. and soybean meal. California officials said they would actually prefer a national rule, if it is “I’ll go down to a $55 or $60 spread and still recommend using it if I’m tight enough, because more than half the trucks delivering goods there are balancing the diet for amino acids and methionine,’’ he said. registered in other states. EPA has tagged its new effort as the “Cleaner Trucks Initiative,” which Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler said will include a “future” rule- making that will update the existing (federal) NOx standard. It was last set in 2001. In addition, he said the new rule would “streamline” compliance and certification requirements. “The Cleaner Trucks Initiative will help modernize heavy duty truck engines, improving their efficiency, and providing cleaner air for all Americans,” Wheeler said. “The U.S. has made major reductions in NOx emissions, but it’s been nearly 20 years since EPA updated these standards. Through rule-making and a comprehensive review of existing requirements, we will capitalize on these gains and incentivize new technologies to ensure our heavy duty trucks are clean and remain a competitive method of transportation.’’ Bill Wehrum, assistant administrator of EPA’s office of air and radiation, said: “Today’s announcement makes clear that reducing NOx emissions from heavy-duty vehicles is a clean air priority for this administration. EPA’s Cleaner Trucks Initiative is an important signal to all interested stakeholders that we will work hard on reducing emissions while producing a more effective and efficient program.” EPA is not required by statue to update the NOx standard. However, in a news release, the agency asserted that although U.S. NOx emissions fell by more than 40 percent from 2007 to 2017, “there is more work to be done.” EPA estimates that heavy duty trucks will be responsible for one-third of NOx emissions from the transportation sector in 2025. The agency said “any update to the standards will result in significant mobile source NOx reductions, which will aid communities across the country in the attainment of ozone and particulate matter standards.” Referencing the agency’s recent rollback of more than two dozen regulations, EPA said that in addition to NOx emissions standards, the “CTI will cut unnecessary red tape while simplifying certification of compliance requirements for heavy-duty trucks and engines.” The agency said that “areas of deregulatory focus will include on-board diagnostic requirements, cost-effective means of reassuring real world (Emission reduction continued on page 18) www.TankTransport.com DECEMBER 2018 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 17
(Emission reduction continued from page 17) Tremcar brings tank trailer grill to NTTC for show and tell compliance by using modern and advanced technologies, the Tremcar officials were proud deterioration factor testing process, and concerns regarding to present their farm pick up tank annual recertification of engine families.” trailer BBQ at the NTTC show Commenting on the EPA initiative, John Mies, manager of last November 5th, for National corporate communications for Volvo Group North America Tank Truck Week in Nashville. (parent of Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks) said At the show, the company had five his company supports the agency’s decision to investigate different tank trailers on exhibit, whether additional NOx reductions are needed to address any a tank truck and their unique of the nation’s last remaining air quality challenges. tank-trailer BBQ. “This is a great opportunity to update and streamline the The grill is not intended certification and compliance processes, ensuring a focus on for sale but it did attract a real-world emissions control with minimal impediment to lot of interest. The BBQ is a market vitality,” he said. complete kitchen on wheels. It Mies added that, historically speaking, trucking has has that heavy duty grill, with 8 “delivered dramatic emissions reductions in response to EPA’s independent burners, a steamer, leadership in developing challenging but practical national 2 beer tabs and a pizza oven with emissions regulations.” a dual burner and a single back American Trucking Associations (ATA) also applauded EPA burner. The unit clearly confirms for “taking the first step” toward issuing new NOx standards. the high quality of custom-built “As an industry engaged in interstate commerce, ATA products Tremcar is known strongly favors a single national emission pathway as opposed for. “We have dedicated skilled to a patchwork of state standards,” said Bill Sullivan, ATA’s workers, they know our product executive vice president of advocacy. and they know how to work the He pointed out that trucking has “repeatedly demonstrated stainless steel to produce the high-end units our customers look for.” Says Daniel Tremblay, that it can work proactively and in partnership with the federal president of Tremcar Inc. government in achieving these aims. We look forward to The Tremcar BBQ tanker demonstrates the quality of the workmanship and the rigorous working with the EPA in developing a standard that achieves attention to detail invested in this stainless-steel unit. We believe this is how all of our units nationwide air quality improvements across the country while should be manufactured! Customers can borrow the grill for special occasions by contacting maintaining a strong and robust economy.” Melanie Dufresne at [email protected] Global diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. also announced support for the EPA effort. “Cummins has a long history of working with regulators to Crude oil prices trending downward help develop tough, clear and enforceable standards that lead Since the beginning of October, the price of oil has been dropping steadily. In late November to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment,” said Jennifer the crude oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI)) was off by nearly 25 percent. Rumsey, vice president. “We can and should do more to reduce The market has seen this play out before: Oil tops and then rapidly drops as traders over- NOx. This is an important step forward because a streamlined, correct to the downside as the world appears to have more oil supply than demand. This national regulatory program brings consistency across the reversed an upward trend that started in early January 2016. country allowing manufacturers to develop cleaner, more cost- With the U.S. becoming the world’s leading producer earlier this year, the WTI price is effective solutions for our customers.” considered to be a leading benchmark for crude oil pricing. Benchmarks like WTI and Brent The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) advocacy group said are used as indexes for the price of raw diesel before it is refined. Up until this year, the price of that EPA’s action “follows petitions for rule making from a crude and carrier-fuel expense per mile moved in conjunction. number of state and local air agencies, as well as support for Starting in March of this year fuel expense per mile did not increase with the cost. Why is this? a new low NOx standard from truck and engine makers. The Fuel-saving technology is the primary reason for the divergence in fuel price and expense, EPA last revised these standards in January 2001. The CTI according to a recent report by Truckloadindexes.com. Carriers have been taking advantages of tax proposal [rulemaking] is slated to be released in 2020.” breaks and new laws implemented this year by purchasing new equipment and revitalizing their fleets. DTF added that it expects the planned low-NOX rule It has been widely reported that equipment manufacturers are in a backlog until sometime in making for trucks will “help bring today’s generation of diesel 2019. These newer models have technologies that allow them to get better fuel economy but are even nearer to zero emissions than ever before.” also in better condition. Jed Mandel, president of the Truck and Engine Many fleets were aging and there was little incentive to purchase new equipment until this Manufacturers Association, said the Cleaner Trucks Initiative year. High demand for trucking capacity in late 2017, which outpaced supply, fueled higher is “a tremendous opportunity. We – EPA and the manufacturers margins into the first quarter of this year. For the first time in several years, trucking companies – have done this before, and we’re ready to step forward to enjoyed operating ratios in the low 90s, creating some excess cash flow. Combined with the tax do it again. We ask the agency to follow that same successful break, there was never a better time to revitalize their fleets. roadmap by leading a collaborative, open regulatory process Trucking companies typically operate on razor thin profit margins, so they have a very tight involving all stakeholders.” schedule for replacing aging equipment. When profitability is low, they need to evaluate whether Mandel also stated that adopting a national low-NOX truck to replace units or continue to maintain the current one. If the cost benefit analysis suggests program with sufficient regulatory lead time, stability and it makes more sense to maintain a unit, they may push the replacement schedule out another certainty will be essential to provide a clear path for truck and year or two and wait for the right time when it makes more sense. engine manufacturers to succeed. For most carriers, 2016 was a rough year. In fact, it was considered a mini freight recession. Officials at Daimler Trucks North America said it “strongly That left an abundance of older equipment heading into 2017 and 2018. With increasing revenue supports the EPA’s initiative to streamline regulatory and demand, carriers had even more incentive to replace a lot of the older models. Many of requirements and improve air quality, while maintaining these models were 2014 units that got lower miles per gallon. a regulatory framework that encourages reliable, durable With WTI decreasing rapidly, many will think this should only help the carrier further products with low total cost of ownership.” reduce fuel expense into the next year. While this may be true, rapid crude price decreases (from HDT Truckinginfo) (Crude oil prices continued on page 25) 18 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2018 www.TankTransport.com
NTTC show draws nearly 100 exhibitors Financial results mixed at Wabash National Lafayette, Ind.-based Wabash National Corp., a leading trailer manufacturer, posted its second- highest revenue ever in the third quarter, but the news wasn’t all good. Net income fell sharply amid increasing operating pressures that have prompted the company to raise prices, according to industry reports. At the same time, its order backlog reached a new record as it increased 80 percent to $1.3 billion compared with a year earlier. Net income for the period ended Sept. 30 plunged to $4.7 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, compared with $18.9 million, or 30 cents, year-over- year. Revenue rose 30 percent to $553 million from $425 million a year earlier, aided by the inclusion of body builder Supreme Industries Inc. that Wabash acquired at the end of third quarter 2017. Additionally, market demand remained strong at each of its three segments, according to the company. Wabash’s all-time record quarterly income was notched in its 2018 second quarter when it hit $613 million. “The third quarter was a difficult quarter for the company as a whole,” said Brent Yeagy, Wabash’s chief executive. During that quarter the company saw more spikes in the cost of raw materials, labor Nearly 1,500 people and 100 exhibitors attended National Tank Truck Carriers’ (NTTC) “2018 Tank Truck shortages, delays in chassis deliveries, a build-up Week’’in Nashville, Tenn., in early November. The annual trade show was staged this year at Music City in completed trailers sitting waiting to be taken Center in Nashville’s historic downtown. away by customers, and, in some divisions, an As in past years, the three-day show showcased the newest industry technologies and offered unfavorable sales mix. educational programs focusing on tank-truck maintenance, safety and cleaning. In addition, participants The Commercial Trailer Products division’s income who had registered were able to attend U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) cargo tank test and from operations slipped to $32.4 million from $36.3 inspection workshops. million a year earlier, the company said. Its quarterly Delivering this year’s keynote address was retired First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, an Army Ranger revenue increased to $368 million, climbing $28.9 who was a central character in the movie Black Hawk Down. Eversmann was a member of a group of elite million or 8 percent compared with a year earlier. U.S. soldiers sent into Mogadishu, Somalia, in 1993 as part of a UN peacekeeping operation. Rangers and The division shipped 14,450 new trailers compared Delta Force soldiers fought side by side for 18 hours in the most hostile district of Mogadishu until a rescue with 13,350 a year earlier, the company said. convoy could be mounted to retrieve them. Commercial trailer products’ gross profit margin This years nearly 1,500 people attended the for the quarter slid to 10.6 percent from 12.9 percent NTTC show, which along with Eversmann included a year earlier. an appearance by Paul Emerson, a driver for Wabash’s Diversified Products unit reported a loss Foodliner. Emerson is the “Wounded Warrior in income from operations of $6.3 million, compared Propane Transport Truck and Professional Tank with a gain of $5.1 million a year earlier, according to Truck Driver of the Year.’’ company financial reports. Revenue rose to $102.3 This year’s show offered exhibitions by million, an increase of $13.5 million, or 15 percent, numerous manufacturers and brokers, including compared with the prior year, due primarily to the Bulk Tank Inc, Civacon, Dixon Bayco, Hendrickson, increased demand for liquid tank trailers. IMMI, LBT Inc, MAC LTT Inc. and Nu-Line Diversified Products shipped 700 trailers in the Products. Also Heil, Polar, Ridewell Suspensions, quarter compared with 550 year-over-year. SilverLiner, Solimar Pneumatics, Transcourt Its gross profit margin fell 3 percentage points to Tank Leasing, Tremcar, Tuthill Vacuum and 16.6 percent. Blower Systems, Ultraflo, Unibloc, Volvo Trucks, The Final Mile Products division operations Werts Welding and Tank Services, Wright Flow showed a loss of $1.49 million on sales of $87 million. Technologies Inc., and Zistos Corp. Its gross profit margin was 10.3 percent, reports show. NTTC represents the tank-truck industry before All business units’ earnings reflected Congress and many of the federal regulatory difficulties in getting chassis, Yeagy said. Wabash agencies, including the DOT , EPA, DHS, and was “working hard and hand-in-hand with the their many divisions, including the Federal Motor chassis manufacturers to increase visibility Carrier Safety Administration and Transportation of supply,” Yeagy said. Early results point to Through a relationship with American Trucking improvement, he added. Associations (ATA), NTTC works at various levels Many suppliers serve both the trailer and truck on state and local transportation issues affecting market, which is booming alongside trailer demand, tank-truck carriers. compounding supply chain constraints. In the (NTTC show continued on page 20) (Wabash national continued on page 25) www.TankTransport.com DECEMBER 2018 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 19
(NTTC Show continued from page 19) No slide in freight rates, Xpress CEO says NTTC represents and advocates for members on such items as compliance with The slide in spot rates over the last few months is more a federal laws, motor carrier safety, regulations governing cargo tank design, maintenance function of a shift in driver and shipper behavior than the start of and operations, vulnerability of hazardous materials, and other related subjects involving any sort of broader slide in the freight market, according to Eric federal, state and local governments. Fuller, chief executive of U.S. Xpress. Fuller made his comments as part of a presentation to the Stephens Investment Conference in New York. USX chose to make Fuller’s presentation available by webinar. Fuller’s comments echoed those he had made a few days earlier in the company’s third-quarter earnings call, when he said these broader shifts were having an impact on rates but were not a sign of weakness in demand. Fuller said the market remains “very strong and robust’’ and that spot rates are a barometer, but far from the only one, or the most accurate. Those spot rates, according to transportation research firm DAT, have dropped from a national dry van rate average of more than $2.30 per mile in June to about $2.10 per mile now. But some lanes several months ago were solidly above $3 per mile. In the last year, Fuller said, spot rates were running at a 50 to 60-cent premium to contract rates. Not surprisingly, that brought many carriers into the spot market. “A lot of them probably completely exited the contract market,’’ Fuller said. “That put capacity in the spot market. You had owner- operators and other truckers move over into companies that would give them a percentage program so they could take a bigger cut of the overall revenue. So you had more supply going into the spot market.’’ But with those rising rates came a shift in shipper behavior, Fuller said. Many wanted to reduce their exposure to the spot market, so they shifted toward a contract model. That trend has been going on anywhere from six to 12 months, Fuller said. “So now we’re seeing more supply in the spot arena than before, but that’s because we actually have less freight demand because that freight has been moved to contract,’’ he added. Fuller was speaking just days after the company’s third-quarter earnings- its second report after going public in June – led to an enormous sell-off in the company’s stock price in early November. After closing Nov. 1 at $10.14, U.S. Xpress stock bottomed out the next day at $6.54 before closing at $7.10. The next day it rebounded back to $8.51, an increase on the day of 6.11 percent. The USX per share earnings of 33 cents missed consensus estimates by 3 cents, and that appeared to have set off the plunge. Fuller said the company management didn’t “understand’’’ the collapse in the stock price, “but that’s sort of the welcome to the public markets.’’ The earnings for the third quarter were impacted by hefty insurance charges that the company discussed on its earnings call and in the Stephens presentation. It was described as a “one-time event,’’ but Fuller conceded it played a part in the stock slide. USX’ operating ratio for the quarter was 95 percent, with an adjusted OR of 94.5 percent. That is an improvement from the corresponding quarter of 2017 of 200 and 230 basis points, respectively. It’s nowhere near some of the best performers in the truckload sector, like Heartland Express 83.4 percent non-adjusted) or Werner (87.9 percent). But it was more in line with that of PAM Transport, at just over 94 percent. Asked by an analyst about used truck markets, Fuller said he was skeptical about conventional wisdom that the heavy order book for new truck builds was going to crater the used truck market. Anecdotally, he said he’s heard that a lot of the trucks that are going to be traded in when the new vehicles arrive are carrying 1-million mile odometers, and that means they’re more likely to get shipped overseas than get sold into the U.S. market. Further information may be obtained by visiting www.tanktruck.org or by calling 703- The used truck market is up, Fuller said, “and from our chair 838-1960. Daniel Furth, NTTC president, can be reached at [email protected]. Boyd we don’t see any indications that there are things that could make Stephenson is senior vice and counsel. it go back down.’’ 20 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2018 www.TankTransport.com
Milk sector requests more aid U.S. milk producers asked the government to increase aid payments to the industry to offset losses from foreign tariffs, saying dairy farmers have lost more than $1 billion in income since May. The administration of President Donald Trump in late May announced tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum imports, prompting FOOD GRADE CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE retaliation from top trading partners that have spilled into agriculture. Call 1-800-537-1320 / [email protected] Dairy farmers have received $127 million in government aid in Snapshot Ads: Picture with 36 words $130.00 (includes one month website adv.) / Classifieds: $1.50 per word (paper only) / Bold Type: $5 line / Logo insertion: $30 Do you have excess equipment , parts or services you wish to sell? Advertise it here! 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The dairy industry was a sticking point in the renegotiation of the free trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico that replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During the talks, Trump won some New Walker 6500 Gallon concessions from the protected Canadian dairy industry. Transport. Air Ride. But U.S. farmers have yet to see the full benefit, as continuing disputes over Aluminum Wheels. steel and aluminum mean they still face retaliatory measures when trading 1-800-826-5377. with Canada and Mexico. [email protected]. Superior Tank. In the letter to Perdue, the milk producers submitted several price analyses Bryon Kovalaske. that estimated potential full-year losses from trade barriers as high as $1.5 billion for 2018. “These estimates show that farmer losses from the tariffs will notably exceed $1 billion in 2018. Significant income losses will continue if they stay in place,” the letter said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had announced a $12 billion aid package to help compensate farmers hit by the trade disputes, which included cash (3) New 2019 Walker payments for farmers of soybeans, sorghum, corn, wheat, cotton, dairy and hogs. “3A SANITARY” 6200 gallon. It had already outlined the allocations for the first $6 billion at the end of August. 3” 60TTF Valve. Air Ride. “The USDA’s approach has resulted in only $127 million in market facilitation 11R22.5 Tires. Aluminum payments – only one-half of our annual production,’’ Mooney said. Wheels. (In stock). Phil Klein. In October, Perdue said the second tranche of the aid package would need to Stuart Tank Sales Corp. be recalculated after the updated NAFTA agreement was struck, indicating it Cell: (815) 751-6431. could be less than originally planned. www.stuarttank.com. Peterbilt testing opposed-piston engines A pair of heavy duty, opposed-piston engines will be produced for an emissions- reduction project in California, officials with the program said last month. The two 10.6L, 450-horsepower engines designed by Achates Power will run 1999 Tremcar 6700 Gallon. in Peterbilt tractors in regular service to prove the low-emissions performance Foodgrade. Airride. Cab. that they’ve demonstrated in laboratory simulations, officials said. They will Setup for Pump. (4) Avail. be operated within the state by the transportation arms of Tyson Foods and Randy Cissell. Walmart, and will be running by late 2019. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Achates’ heavy duty engine met the ultra-low nitrogen oxide standard of 0.02 Co. 800-264-8348. grams per brake-horsepower-hour, which is 90 percent less than the current federal [email protected]. limit, said David Johnson, the firm’s president and chief executive. That’s also 15 percent to 20 percent below the greenhouse gas requirement for carbon dioxide. The 0.02 grams-per-brake, horsepower-hour Ultra-Low NOx standard target has been achieved in natural gas engines, but not yet in a production diesel engine, according to a company announcement. (3) 2000 Walker direct ship The project team has started building the engines that will run in the milk trailers 6500 Gallons. Peterbilt demonstration vehicles. (2) Tremcar 6200 Gallons. Achates is a development company whose engineers have been working Asking $33,000, to perfect the opposed-piston, or OP, concept since 2004. It expects to license (1) 2001 Brenner 6500 Gallons $35,000. All Air Ride. designs to existing engine manufacturers but will assemble the in-service test Aluminum Wheels Good engines at its San Diego facility. Tires and Brakes. The demonstration project is funded by the California Air Resources Board Excellent condition. Current (CARB) and several air-quality districts, and managed by CalStart, a Pasadena-based DOT inspection. non-profit organization that encourages use of sustainable transportation methods. [email protected] or 608-938-4411. (Peterbilt continued on page 23) www.TankTransport.com DECEMBER 2018 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 21
Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer Partner with Tankmax Inc. to expand presence in Northwest Heil Trailer International and Polar Tank Trailer recently announced they have partnered with Tankmax Inc., a tank trailer dealer and authorized Heil Trailer and Polar Tank service facility headquartered in Pasco, Washington. The partnership will allow both brands to expand their presence through the northwest region. With roots that date back more than 20 years, Tankmax is a full-service tank trailer dealer and holds an ASME R stamp, offering full service capabilities, inspections and repairs on a wide range of products. It operates three mobile units based in Boise, ID; Pasco, WA; and Spokane, WA, that provide customers with the convenience of onsite inspections and testing, light repairs and parts. Tankmax recently completed an $800,000 expansion and remodel of its 12,000 square-foot facility in Pasco, where it maintains a tank truck parts inventory worth over $1 million, and a full repair center. The company provides sales, service and parts to customers throughout Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon, with some sales in Alaska as well. Jack Lacher, President of Tankmax, said, “We have realized significant growth over the last year and as we expand our partnership with Heil Trailer and Polar Tank, we look to continue that growth throughout the coming year.” “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Tankmax and grow our presence throughout the northwest United States,” stated Ryan Rockafellow, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Heil Trailer and Polar Tank Trailer. “Jack and his team bring decades of experience and outstanding service that greatly benefit our customers and their fleets.” 2 firms to develop electric trucks Repeated milk hauling is safe, study says CityFreighter and XPO Sales have agreed to Raw milk quality isn’t compromised when tanker trucks sit empty and uncleaned for hours between jointly pursue development and sales of electric loads, according to new research at Oregon State University (OSU). trucks for the last mile, company officials said. The findings in a new study published in the Journal of Dairy Science could provide guidance for the U.S. Food The partnership includes the signing of a letter of and Drug Administration (FDA) as it reviews its Grade “A’’ Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, said Lisbeth Goddik, intent to purchase 100 CF1 electric Class 4 trucks. professor and OSU Extension Service specialist in dairy processing in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The companies said the prototype of the CF1 will The ordinance – a set of minimum standards and requirements that are established by the FDA for debut in the second quarter of 2019, with delivery of regulating the production, processing and packaging of Grade A milk – allows milk tanker trucks to be used 100 commercial units planned for early 2020. repeatedly for 24 hours before mandatory cleaning, but specifications aren’t made for the length of time a “We are excited about this agreement,” said tanker can be empty between loads. Michael Schoening, president of CityFreighter. OSU researchers have been studying raw milk quality and the commercial milk supply chain for several “This is a substantial development for our startup. years. In 2015, they published the results of a study that showed that sanitation practices and policies for Electric vehicles should be attractive and built in a long-distance milk hauling, known as “clean-in-place,’’ mitigated any measurable effect on raw milk quality. user-oriented way. I am convinced that the CF1 will In the latest study, OSU’s Goddik, microbiologist Joy Waite-Cusic and graduate student Eva Kuhn set new standards in the industry.’’ focused on idle times. The study was funded by Dairy Management Inc. The CF1 was developed as a fully electric, “These trucks go out up to 10 times each day and often sit empty between loads, and as soon as the raw front-drive vehicle with multiple weight-reducing milk is emptied air comes into the tank from the surroundings and the truck immediately begins warming features, such as a low-weight cargo box. The truck up,’’ Goddik said. “We believed there would be a build-up of bacteria on the surface inside these trucks.’’ was designed specifically for last-mile operations All of the milk is safe, because it’s pasteurized. This study also showed that the current storage and with a range of about 100 miles. cleaning practices are sufficient for ensuring quality. Pasteurization eliminates bacteria, but some enzymes The trucks will charge overnight at the lot with fast that survive the pasteurization process affect milk quality. charging as an option, according to CityFreighter. “This can produce off-tasting milk, for example,’’ Waite-Cusic said. The company claims the CF1 differentiates itself The researchers conducted a pilot study using five-gallon milk cans to replicate a “worst-case hauling from other offerings through its design, with a newly scenario’’ -- they were left empty and dirty for extended periods between loads, especially in warm weather. configured, “driver-friendly cockpit’’ and unique They collected and tested milk samples to measure the level of bacteria linked to raw milk quality. The results features like digital mirrors and a key-less truck of the pilot showed that extended idle time intervals could contribute to compromised raw milk quality. operating system. They scaled up their study, partnering with a major Pacific Northwest dairy co-op to follow a commercial The payload capacity will be 2.5 tons with a tanker that initially hauled milk from a farm known to have poorer quality raw milk. The tanker then stood minimum of 706 cubic feet, all presented in a low- idle and uncleaned before collecting milk from a farm known to have superior quality raw milk. floor cargo area access design. The low-loading The study’s focus was to investigate if the high-quality raw milk in the second load was contaminated level will be about 18 inches, and the rear axle following pick-up by the uncleaned tanker. Kuhn collected milk samples from each farm’s bulk tank and from will be equipped with an electric air suspension, the tanker before unloading. Those samples in the commercial study showed that extended idle times of six eliminating the need for an electric lift system, hours or less -- the industry standard across the United States -- didn’t measurably compromise milk quality. reducing loading/unloading times and significantly “Current industry sanitation strategies are working,’’ Waite-Cusic said. lessening driver strain. Based on their findings, the team of Kuhn, Goddik and Waite-Cusic also published a second study in “We believe that the CF1 will be a game changer the Journal of Dairy Science focused on overall industry milk-hauling sanitation practices in the western in the industry,” said Remo Weber, chief executive of United States that found, among other things, that manual cleaning procedures appear to be a major XPO Sales. “We are striving to convert all our fleets weakness in hauling practices. into full electric. The CF1 will be a key product for our “Automated cleaning procedures work, but every time there is a human involved, things don’t always go as they strategy of focusing strongly on the logistics industry.” should,’’ Goddik said. “We observed that some workers don’t clean as well as others. That needs more attention.’’ 22 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2018 www.TankTransport.com
Firms partner on charging stations Greenlots, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software and 3A CERTIFIED T-21650 solutions, will collaborate with Volvo Trucks to deploy charging infrastructure for electric trucks operating out of warehouses in Southern California, TRIPLE ACTING VENT company officials said. This is the first heavy duty fleet-charging project stemming from a significant public-private partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CARB awarded $44.8 million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for Volvo’s Low Impact Green Heavy DIMINISHES NEED Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) project. FOR A SPILL DAM Greenlots will outfit warehouses with heavy and light duty charging infrastructure, integrate the chargers with on-site solar PV and energy storage CERTIFIED ® systems and leverage Greenlots’ charging network management software to Double Acting deploy Volvo’s first electrified trucks in North America. Olson Vent – T-21642 All of the charging equipment for the project -- including both Level 2 95-00 This double acting 3-A sanitary transport vent will safely moderate both chargers and 150kW DC fast-chargers -- will operate on Greenlots’ SKY pressure and vacuum to atmospheric conditions. It has been scientifically enterprise software platform to enable management of Volvo’s fleet, charging designed and thoroughly tested. It is far superior, in venting capabilities, stations and energy storage systems. to any other device available for 3-A transports. Volvo Trucks’ connectivity system will also be integrated to provide truck ® operators with a comprehensive view of their vehicles’ operational and CERTIFIED charging readiness, the company said. Anti-surge “The benefits of electrifying medium and heavy-duty fleets are enormous, Check Valve – T-20299 95-00 but so are the power requirements to charge these large vehicles,” said Brett Created to increase product security, tainted spillage from surge is no Hauser, chief executive of Greenlots. “Our best-in-class solution offers fleet WARNING! longer a compromise to safe venting. Designed to work with the Olson These are not intended to be a substitute owners the lowest total cost of ownership by managing energy usage to prevent for the necessary and safe practice Vent, it prevents leakage from surge while still letting the tank vent during of opening the manhole cover before high utility bills and supplying grid operators with the tools needed to safely loading or unloading. normal operations, saving you costly cleanup. integrate EVs and renewables into the grid.’’ Greenlots will work with ABB and other charging station manufacturers to Call your local service center or provide the equipment, while partnering with Burns and McDonnell to engineer, construct and install the new EV charging stations. The project will be one of dealer for more information. the first in North America to demonstrate a new heavy-duty vehicle charging standard, SAE J3068, in real-world applications, Greenlots officials said. mfg by: Hills Stainless Steel & Equip., Inc. 1.800.247.9531 “This is an excellent opportunity to show the end-to-end potential of electrification,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “From solar energy harvesting at our customer locations, to electric vehicle initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing up-time services, to potential second uses for batteries, this project will provide greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public invaluable experience and data for the whole value chain.” health and the environment -- particularly in disadvantaged communities. Volvo LIGHTS is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide (from Vehicle Service Pros.com) (Peterbilt continued from page 21) “This project challenges the conventional wisdom that ultra-low NOx The Achates OP engine also achieves superior fuel efficiency by virtue of its cannot be combined with ultra-high efficiency in a diesel engine,” said Bill Van lower heat losses, improved combustion and reduced pumping losses, Johnson Amburg, CalStart’s executive vice president. “This impressive team is showing said. An OP engine has two pistons per cylinder, facing each other, and a central that you can significantly improve air quality while also making progress on combustion chamber. Explosive fuel burn pushes the pistons apart and their climate change. We can and must do both. connecting rods twist separate crankshafts at each end of the cylinder. “Success in this project will support widespread commercial adoption of the Through pulleys and gears, the crankshafts transfer their power to a single ultra-low NOx standard in Class 7 and 8 trucks, which will support CARB’s –and output shaft. the world’s –air quality and environmental goals.’’ It is a two-stroke design with no intake or exhaust valves; fuel-air mix and Johnson added: “Achates Power is committed to bringing the opposed- exhaust enter and leave the combustion chamber through ports in the cylinders. piston engine to market to provide a practical solution for ultra-clean, ultra- Achates Power is leading a project team with personnel from Aramco Services, efficient and cost-effective transportation. Our project with CalStart for CARB BASF, Corning, Dana, Delphi, Eaton, Faurecia, Federal Mogul, Honeywell, Litens shows the need in the market for solutions that will meet the goals we all and Federal Mogul, along with the Southwest Research Institute. desire, without forcing solutions on the industry.’’ Peterbilt will integrate and deploy the new engine in two of its Model 579 (from HDT Trucking) Class 8 road tractors for the project. Cummins enacts recall in California The trucks will be recalled in two phases. Starting in Aug. owners of the A voluntary recall affecting more than 500,000 Cummins engines has been 500,000 affected vehicles received letters with instructions on how to get their initiated after an investigation by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) catalysts replaced or receive reimbursement for the cost of replacement. discovered excess emissions resulting from defective emissions after- The second phase begins in March 2019. It is required for vehicle owners to treatment systems. replace the catalyst in order to renew a California DMV registration on most Cummins has worked collaboratively with CARB on the voluntary recall, engine families. which the agency stated was the largest such effort for heavy-duty trucks to It was discovered that the selective catalytic reduction systems were defective date. Owners of 2010-2015 model-year vehicles are required to replace the after excess emissions were detected through CARB’s Heavy Duty In-Use faulty emissions equipment. (Cummins engines continued on page 25) www.TankTransport.com DECEMBER 2018 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 23
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TRUCK MOUNTED (Crude oil prices continued from page 18) can sometimes be an early warning INDEX OF ADVERTISERS sign for global economic slowdown. Lower demand for fuel drives the price down. With the U.S. being Allegheny Coupling ......................Page 9 the world’s leading producer, that means fewer dollars coming into Betts ........................................Page 13, 26 the economy, which in turn can 1999 Heil 1040 Cube Pneumatic. Airride. mean less freight moving through Bowman’s .....................................Page 12 5”x4” Straight Alum Tee’s, Intraax Airride. the networks. Steel Piping. Randy Cissell. WTI spot price dropped 56 percent Classifieds ..............................Page 24, 25 Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 2012 KW T800, 525 Cummins,.18 Spd. from mid-2015 to early 2016. Because 800-264-8348. [email protected]. A/R. w/ 5,400 Gallons 2011 Polar. it went below the break-even point Classifieds (food grade) ............Page 21 Jay. 888-393-1211. [email protected]. for production, many wells shut down Cloud Sellers ..................................Page 7 during this period. The trickle-down effect was a slower economic growth DAT ................................................Page 17 period and a slower year for freight. With many macro-economic indicators Dixon Bayco .................................Page 10 showing signs of slowing growth, fuel expense will be at the bottom of 2019 E.D. Etnyre ..................................Page 10 concerns for many carriers. Fruitland Mfg. ...............................Page 6 (2) New 2019 HEIL 1040cu “CEMENT” (Wabash national continued from page 19) Hale Trailer ....................................Page 5 Dry Bulk tanks. 25psi. 3-manholes. 5x4 tees. Aeration, 8” hose tube. RC Axles. Air ride. meantime, at the top of the company’s Heil Trailer .....................................Page 4 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. 2013 KW T800 w/ Oilmans 4,400 Gallons. watch list are tariffs, Yeagy said. (Arriving Aug ’18). Phil Klein. Dual pumper w/meters. Jay. 888-393-1211. “While the vast majority of our Hills Stainless ........................Page 12, 23 Stuart Tank Sales Corp. [email protected]. materials are purchased domestically, Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. some secondary components may be Kerley & Sears ..............................Page 6 sourced on a global level and, as such, be subject to tariffs, particularly the LBT ................................................Page 11 latest round of tariffs. We continue Midwest Meter ..............................Page 8 to manage as much of the risk as possible using every lever available to Phoenix Industries .....................Page 12 us, including pricing of our products, managing our supply base and Polar Tank ......................................Page 2 expanding our commodity-hedging program,” Yeagy said. Post Leasing ................................Page 27 This is a “pseudo regulatory- VACUUM TRUCK! 2003 Sterling LT9500, related pressure,’’ he added “Our PT Coupling ...................................Page 3 (2) New 2019 HEIL/J&L 1636 cu “VACUUM” 260,997 miles. Cat C12, 430 h.p. 8LL. 3,500 customers understand that. They Qualitru ...........................................Page 9 Pneumatic Tanks. Air Cooler. 5x4 tees. Gallons, (2,000 gal + 1,500 gal), 2 compt. are dealing with it in other ways. We 8”&10” Hose Tubes. Full Walkway. 5” Load Vacuum Tank. Utile Vac Pump w 3” Roper feel confident that we will be able to R.A. Ross ......................................Page 13 Lines. Air Ride. 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. Transfer Pump. $55,000.00. Jerry. 617-799-1461. recover a very significant portion of (Arriving FALL ’18). Phil Klein. that amount going forward.’’ Ridewell Suspensions ................Page 11 Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Wabash is maintaining its full- Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. MISCELLANEOUS year guidance for 2018 new trailer RMC Engineeering ....................Page 15 shipments of 60,000 to 62,000 units Semo Tank....................................Page 26 based on expectations of stronger TRUCK MOUNTED pricing and a more favorable sales mix. Southeastern Pneu ....................Page 15 Stephens Tank Products ...........Page 15 (Cummins engines continued from page 23) Compliance program. The Cummins Stuart Tank ....................................Page 8 recall is the first major recall to result from the program, in which vehicles Subscription Form......................Page 16 are equipped with portable emissions Superior Tank ..............................Page 14 2019 Timpte Hopper Bottom. Airride. measurement systems to measure (4) Aluminum Wheels, Ag hoppers. truck emissions while operating under Tremcar U.S.A ...............................Page 7 1993 Freightliner FL-70. 33,000 lbs. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment typical demands and conditions. 145,000 odom. 6 Spd. 1993 Boston Steel. Co. 800-264-8348. [email protected]. During testing, some of the Werts Welding ...................... Back Cover 6-compts. 4@500 ea. and 2@350 ea., Cummins engines revealed higher single pump and single meter, than expected emissions of nitrogen Youngs Tank.................................Page 14 Hannay reel. $24,000. Jerry. 617-799-1461. oxides. This led more comprehensive testing by CARB that confirmed the cause as a defective SCR. www.TankTransport.com DECEMBER 2018 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 25
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