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Talbert Manufacturing’s 55-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer Offers Optimum Towing and Recovery Capabilities

Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, offers the 5553TA traveling axle trailer for optimum versatility and productivity. With a planetary winch and Talbert’s redesigned piggy-back cylinder for over 25% more power to move axles in adverse conditions, the 55-ton 5553TA excels in moving low clearance and dead loads, making it ideal for towing and recovery operations. An industry-leading 36-inch loaded deck height and low 6-degree load angle provide safe, efficient loading and unloading for a number of additional applications in industries such as rental and general construction.
“Talbert strives to manufacture trailers with our customers’ needs in mind,” said Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Manufacturing. “The 5553TA brings our signature durability and versatility to a number of industries where these attributes are key to safety and success.”
While other manufacturers use worm gear winches, the 5553TA comes standard with a 20,000-pound planetary winch that uses a direct-drive system and offers up to twice the loading speed of alternatives. The winch is controlled with a six-function wireless remote, allowing a single operator to adjust the movement of the axles, winch and deck height from any position around the trailer — including from behind the wheel of inoperable vehicles or machinery being loaded. The remote also allows operation from the offside of the trailer, limiting exposure to traffic and increasing safety. The remote is rechargeable through a USB port, and features a range of well over 200 feet.
Like all of Talbert’s TA Series trailer models, the 5553TA features Talbert’s signature piggy-back cylinder. With an industry-leading 5-inch diameter, the cylinder allows faster axle travel and more power in adverse conditions. This allows better traction for trailer movement in mud or off-road settings.
The 55-ton, 53-foot trailer is rated at 100,00 pounds distributed and 80,000 pounds concentrated in 10 feet. Constructed with one-piece, 4-inch I-beam crossmembers on 9-inch centers, the 5553TA trailer has the strength and durability to accommodate any load — from large tour buses or shipping containers to skid steers, mini-excavators and other smaller equipment. Multiple double keyhole tie-down slots come standard for greater loading ease and additional flexibility for securing loads. This feature allows users to effectively secure and haul multiple pieces of small to medium equipment like forklifts and manlifts.
The trailer’s traveling axle enables a low 6-degree load angle for easy loading, making it ideal for equipment with low ground clearance, such as rollers, pavers and other small- to mid-size construction equipment. The low deck height provides additional clearance under bridges and tunnels when transporting tall equipment and offers a superior view of the equipment and surroundings to maximize safe operation.
Additional features include two large capacity lockable toolboxes — one curbside and one driver’s side. The toolboxes — which include built-in chain racks and weather-resistant door seals — are user friendly and provide increased storage for tools, chains and other necessary gear for the job.
Like all its trailers, Talbert manufactures the 5553TA trailer with heavy-duty T-1, 100,000-psi minimum yield steel and the 1½-inch Apitong deck flooring for extreme durability and longevity. Trailers are standard with Valspar R-Cure 800 paint to prevent corrosion, for a long-lasting finish and better return on investment.
For more information about the 5553TA and Talbert’s entire series of traveling axle trailers, visit www.talbertmfg.com.

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Sep 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

90-Year-Old Beverage Distributor Keeps Beverages Flowing

When it comes to beer and beverage distribution, one thing is consistent. There is always demand. “In good times and bad, beverage consumption always seems to be stable,” said Keith Palmer, Eagle Rock Distribution’s fleet manager. “Our distribution changed a bit due to the current climate. We had a drop in restaurant and bar deliveries, but an increase in demand at grocery, convenience, and big box stores. So, our volume is about the same.”
With a fleet of 97 trucks – a combination of box, side-load straight trucks, and tractor-trailers, Eagle Rock has been a mainstay for beverage distribution in Atlanta and outlying areas since 1930, first delivering non-alcoholic beer and Dry Ginger Ale during Prohibition. It utilizes mostly Kenworth T270 and T370 medium duty trucks purchased through MHC Kenworth - Atlanta.
Today, it’s a well-rounded business. The company delivers beer, wine and spirits throughout the state, along with non-alcoholic beverages. “But beer sales represent 90 percent of our sales and we have distribution in 19 counties, and service more than 5,000 accounts,” said Palmer.
According to Palmer, the company is moving away from using side-door beer trucks and instead going with box trucks with 20 and 22-foot bodies and liftgates. “Those are all Kenworth T270s and we have 22 of those,” he said. “These are single driver operations and since we don’t need a CDL driver behind the wheel, it opens up who we have operate the trucks. The driver typically delivers 400 to 500 cases a day and makes five to seven stops. On heavy weekends and holidays, the driver might need to go back to our distribution center to re-load, but typically it’s one trailer load per day.”
The beer is distributed at convenience stores, grocery stores, restaurants and bars, “and the driver is responsible for delivering, rotating and merchandising the product,” said Palmer. “So there’s more to it than just driving a truck.”

90-Year-Old Beverage Distributor Keeps Beverages Flowing
The company runs 66 medium duty tractors, including Kenworth T370 single and tandem axle tractors in its bulk hauling beverage operation. Using primarily 36 and 40-foot trailers, along with some 48-foot trailers, the company delivers to big box stores, high-volume grocery stores, plus delivers to Calhoun – the company’s other distribution center in northern Georgia, in a cross-dock operation. From Calhoun, beverages are parceled for box truck deliveries.
The company began using Kenworth medium duty trucks in 2015 and according to Palmer, it’s been a great match. “The quality of the cab and the durability of the truck helps set Kenworth apart from our other trucks, and it’s why they’ve become our truck of choice,” he said. “We have very little turnover and we know the drivers like the truck – the comfort and the visibility is outstanding. The Kenworths also have a very good turning radius, which is important in our operation.”
Palmer said the company typically keeps its power units for seven to 10 years, and image is an important component to their trucks, as it is for most beverage haulers. “Part of our marketing is promoting the brands we distribute,” he said. “The trucks have to convey the right message of quality, and the Kenworths certainly do.”
From an operational standpoint, Palmer said he’s been pleased with the fuel economy, “which is better than the other trucks we run. And it’s great working with MHC Kenworth - Atlanta and Byron Franklin, our salesperson. He’s really good on specs. He takes the time to analyze our operation and routes and then makes suggestions on how to build a better truck for us. He’s been a great resource.”
Most of the Kenworths are powered by the PACCAR PX-9 engine, rated at 260 hp, and are driven through Allison automatic transmissions. “That combination gives us plenty of power and a smooth drivetrain,” said Palmer.
Outside of beverage distribution, the family-owned company gives back to the community. Its signature charity is Operation One Voice – which provides financial support to families of fallen and wounded members of Special Forces military personnel.
And, if you’re a fan of the Netflix hit show, “Ozark,” much of what you see filmed is right across the lot from Eagle Rock Distributing’s headquarters. “Five years ago our owners got into the movie business by building the largest indoor stage complex, all under one roof, in the country,” said Palmer. “It has more than 470,000 square feet of space and we’ve had all kinds of productions come shoot here. But, it’s been really fun to have the Ozark people here -- they do a lot of filming onsite that we get to see.”

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Sep 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

Hendrickson Acquires Business from STEMCO

Hendrickson acquires the Motor Wheel Brake Drum & Crewson slack adjuster business segments, based in Chattanooga TN and Berea KY, from STEMCO® and parent company EnPro Industries.
The business segments will operate as a division of Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems. The Motor Wheel & Crewson names will be kept and used as a product name going forward.
“This acquisition will provide a platform for Hendrickson to advance our light-weight drum brake system performance and provide components that will complement our existing product portfolio. We look forward to working with our new associates and strengthening our business ultimately serving the commercial truck and trailer industry,” stated Gary Gerstenslager, president and chief executive officer Hendrickson.
Hendrickson, a Boler company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions; integrated and non-integrated axle and brakes systems; tire pressure control systems; auxiliary lift axles systems; parabolic and multi-leaf springs; stabilizers; and bumper and trim components to the global commercial transportation industry. Hendrickson, based in Itasca, Ill., USA, continues to meet the needs of the transportation industry for more than 100 years. Visit Hendrickson at www.hendrickson-intl.com, eu.hendrickson-intl.com.

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Sep 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

The Road Towards 9-Axle B-Trains Across Canada

Switching from 8-axle B-trains to 9-axle B-trains has been gaining traction in Western Canada (pun intended). A new calculation recently developed by FPInnovations has led to the discovery of the real and remarkable benefits of having more 9-axle B-trains on the roads.

9-Axle B-Trains
The 9-axle B-train, a new more efficient log hauling truck, was accepted for implementation in British Columbia in 2017. Prior to its introduction, FPInnovations conducted formal assessments of truck stability, braking, cornering, pavement impacts, and environmental impact. In Canada, regulators use the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Load Equivalency Factor (LEF) formulae to assess one truck configuration against another, and to design pavement service life. FPInnovations’ recent research has developed additional LEF formulae that allows regulators, academics, and consultants to assess pavement impacts from steering axles equipped with various tire sizes.

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Sep 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

Port Authority Completes Construction Of Deltaport Truck Staging Facility

A new truck staging facility has opened in Delta, B.C, making room for up to 140 trucks, including early arrivals to the Deltaport container terminal at the Port of Vancouver. This will help to address long-standing road safety concerns in the Delta community when port-destined container truck queues reach more than 15 trucks along the Roberts Bank causeway.
The new staging facility is located on provincial land at the intersection of Highway 17, Highway 17A and Deltaport Way in Delta, British Columbia, and includes:
·   A secure vehicle access control system gate requiring a valid port pass
·   A commercial vehicle safety and enforcement area for truck safety inspections
·   A new highway exit ramp to facilitate access from Highway 17
·   An additional road exit to allow traffic access onto Deltaport Way
·   24-hour remote surveillance courtesy of the port authority
Trucks making their way to Deltaport previously had to queue on the causeway when arriving early for reservations or when there is a closure at the Deltaport terminal at the Port of Vancouver.
As a Canada Port Authority, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s mandate is to enable Canada’s trade through the Port of Vancouver, while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
“This new facility will enhance safety and traffic flow, and also provide a separate area for commercial vehicle safety and enforcement to perform inspections.” said Peter Xotta, vice president of planning and operations at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. ”We were pleased to collaborate with the City of Delta and our partners at Transport Canada and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to complete this important project, particularly during these unusual times. Projects such as this one help to increase community safety while ensuring that Canadian consumers can get the goods they need and local businesses have access to international markets.”
As a joint partnership with the Government of Canada (Transport Canada) and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, this has been part of a series of projects known as the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project. This work is being done to improve the movement of containers in and out of Roberts Bank by a capacity of 600,000 twenty-equivalent unit (TEU) containers, to a total of 2.4 million TEUs per year – all while reducing the impact of trade growth in the community of Delta.
For more information about the project, visit www.portvancouver.com/truckstaging.

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“Keeping roads safe is important. By investing in this new facility, our government is ensuring the safety of the Delta community, while improving the flow of essential goods Canadians depend on, particularly as we continue to face the challenges of the global pandemic.” – Marc Garneau, minister of transport.
“By investing in this project, our government is investing in community safety and economic recovery. Reducing truck traffic congestion is a big win for Delta. Trucks will be able to stage safely and inspections will be more efficient. Traffic and goods will flow more smoothly, getting people and product where they need to go. As we gradually restart our economy, investments like this will ensure that Delta is well positioned to flourish.” – Carla Qualtrough, MP for Delta, B.C.
“This new truck staging facility will increase safety, considerably improve efficiency and relieve traffic congestion around the port. The reduction of trucks idling will also help the environment. We’re always working to create efficiencies in our transportation networks.” – Claire Trevena, minister of transportation and infrastructure.
“Our government is pleased to invest in this project that benefits truck drivers and the community of Delta. Truck drivers will be better-served by the new staging facility that will provide much better parking and a safe place to queue while waiting to enter the Deltaport terminal.” – Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North.

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Sep 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

Seaspan Shipyards Begins Sea Trials For Future Coast Guard Vessel CCGS John Cabot

Seaspan Shipyards Marks Another Best-In-Class Milestone With The Start Of Sea Trials For Future Coast Guard Vessel CCGS John Cabot

On August 18th, the future Coast Guard vessel the CCGS John Cabot cruised out of English Bay in Vancouver to begin sea trials, marking another major milestone for this third Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV) built by Seaspan Shipyards under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
The future CCGS John Cabot begins sea trials just six weeks after its official launch on July 3 at Seaspan’s North Vancouver shipyard. The time span between launch and sea trials is considered best-in-class in the shipbuilding industry and echoes the ship’s 97% complete status at launch, a rare accomplishment at launch that exceeded international benchmarks.
Sea trials mark the final major phase in a shipbuilding project before delivery. Over the next ten days the ship will be put through its paces during rigorous full-scale exercises where specialists from Seaspan Shipyards, representatives from the Coast Guard and key equipment suppliers will conduct a series of performance and seaworthiness tests. The tests ensure that the ship operates as designed and that all systems – including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fishing and laboratory, communications, navigation, as well as fire and safety systems – are fully operational.
On completion of sea trials, the future CCGS John Cabot will be prepared for an anticipated delivery to the Canadian Coast Guard in September before sailing to her home port St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador where she will take her place in the Coast Guard fleet alongside sister ships CCGS Sir John Franklin and CCGS Capt Jacques Cartier.
“Moving from launch to sea trials in record time, particularly during a global pandemic, is a testament to the incredible talent and determination of the Seaspan Shipyards team, and intense collaboration and teamwork from our supply chain partners and the Canadian Coast Guard. Together, we are moving from strength to strength and demonstrating dramatic productivity and efficiency improvements with each ship delivered. These are exactly the outcomes intended by the architects of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, and they are the hallmarks of a modern shipyard that is firing on all cylinders,” said Mark Lamarre, Chief Executive Officer, Seaspan Shipyards.

Quick Facts: CCGS John Cabot
·   Measuring 63.4 metres, the CCGS John Cabot will be one of the most advanced and capable ships of its size and type in the world.
·   CCGS John Cabot is the third OFSV built by Seaspan Shipyards under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. She will join her sister ships already in service — the CCGS Sir John Franklin, delivered in December 2019 and now stationed in Victoria, British Columbia, and the CCGS Capt Jacques Cartier, delivered on June 2019 and currently stationed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
·   The OFSV is fully equipped to support Fisheries and Oceans scientists in the collection and analysis of data on Canada’s marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate change. This floating laboratory features a full suite of state-of-the-art systems, including a deployable sensor-laden drop keel, high-tech fishing trawls and four science labs — a wet lab, a dry lab, an ocean lab and a control lab.
·   The OFSVs support scientific research through work such as:
·   performing fishing and acoustic surveys of fish and invertebrates;
·   collecting information on the abundance and distribution of marine species; and
·   collecting data on marine ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on fisheries resources and ecosystem health.
·   The OFSVs, although primarily focused on science and research, also have the capability to support search and rescue, and environmental response and operations as required.

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Sep 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

Industry News - September, 2020 - Page 2 of 6

Talbert Manufacturing’s 55-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer Offers Optimum Towing and Recovery Capabilities

90-Year-Old Beverage Distributor Keeps Beverages Flowing

Hendrickson Acquires Business from STEMCO

The Road Towards 9-Axle B-Trains Across Canada

Port Authority Completes Construction Of Deltaport Truck Staging Facility

Seaspan Shipyards Begins Sea Trials For Future Coast Guard Vessel CCGS John Cabot

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