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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.

International's DriverFirst initiative to guide products Today’s Trucking / June 13, 2016 LISLE, IL – International has launched a new DriverFirst initiative that focuses on designing vehicles from the driver’s perspective – something the company says will offer customers an edge in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. "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,” says Denny Mooney, senior vice president – global product development. "We are committed to helping our customers improve the total driver experience." Perhaps offering insight into what those products will be, DriverFirst focuses on four areas, International says: 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 approach was born in driver clinics, fleet feedback, and studied driver trends, the company says. "The key takeaway from our research is that drivers want trucks that are designed to do the job," Mooney said. "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." Learn more about DriverFirst at www.InternationalTrucks.com/DriverFirst.

International’s design philosophy is ‘drivers first’ Truck West / June 13, 2016 International Truck has announced DriverFirst, a company-wide initiative aimed at giving its customers an edge in attracting and retaining qualified drivers by engineering trucks with a focus on the driver’s perspective. During a conference call June 13, Denny Mooney, senior vice-president of International, said one of the biggest problems facing the industry is attracting and retaining drivers, and that in his recent talks with trucking companies, the concern over an impeding driver shortage continues to come up. “Given the industry’s chronic driver shortage, it’s also about having enough drivers to operate those trucks,” said Mooney. “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.” Mooney said International would be refreshing its truck design in the next couple of years, and the company is getting input directly from drivers to determine how best to engineer those trucks. “Engineering opinions are not always the best opinion when it comes to drivers,” he said. Mooney added that International expects more women and younger drivers to enter the industry in the coming years, which is taken into consideration during the design process. He said International has brought drivers in to sit in clay models of prospective new trucks in an effort to get input on where controls should be located and what does and doesn’t work for them. The clay models have even been transported directly to customers so that several drivers can get the opportunity to provide input on the model. “The key takeaway from our research is that drivers want trucks that are designed to do the job,” Mooney said. “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 when designing new trucks, International focuses on comfort, safety, productivity and efficiency. The DriverFirst program reflects the company’s long-standing customer focus that it says has yielded a number of innovations, including the Bendix Wingman Fusion safety system and Over-the-Air Programming. “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.”

Peterbilt to offer special edition 567 Heritage Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) / June 13, 2016 Peterbilt is going back to its roots with its newest vocational truck offering, the special edition Model 567 Heritage, which combines modern technology with stylings like that of older Peterbilt models, the company says. The truck is configured with a 121-inch BBC set-forward front axle to optimize payloads and weight distribution, the company says, and it’s available as a day-cab or with a 72- or 80-inch sleeper. The truck also features a laundry list of exterior features including bright bumper, grille bars, exhaust stacks, mirrors and sun visor; chromed air intake bezel and metal hood latches; polished rocker panels, quarter-fender closeout panels, fender brace and brackets, battery boxes and fuel tanks; along with special Heritage badging. The interior of the truck features Heritage Brown interior with a black dash top and wood-finish trim; brown leather seats with accent stitching; and door pads with brown wood trim. Trucks equipped with a sleeper include wood trim accents on the sleeper cabinets and storage spaces. The Model 567 Heritage is available for order through Peterbilt dealerships with production scheduled for September. .

Fleet Owner / June 13, 2016 OEM says new premium spec is a nod to its Northwestern logging truck roots. Peterbilt Motors Co. plans to roll out a Heritage edition of its Model 567 tractor in September; a 121-in. bumper to back of cab (BBC) set-forward front axle (SFFA) tractor that can be spec’d as a day cab or with a 72-in. or 80-in. sleeper. “Peterbilt’s Model 567 Heritage elevates its classic styling with a package of unique features that will command attention on highways and job sites,” noted Darrin Siver, the OEM’s general manager, in a statement. “The Model 567 Heritage appeals to owner-operators and premium carriers who want to reward their drivers and add distinction to their fleets,” he said. “The Heritage delivers proven productivity, uptime and value with a look and feel that is like no other truck on the road.” Siver added that the Heritage edition is also a nod to “Peterbilt’s rich history” that began in the rugged Northwest logging industry. Exterior features of the Model 567 Heritage include: bright bumper, grille bars, exhaust stacks, mirrors and sun visor; chromed air intake bezel and metal hood latches; polished rocker panels, quarter-fender closeout panels, fender brace and brackets, battery boxes and fuel tanks; plus special Heritage badging, uniquely numbered and mounted to the grille and sleeper (when applicable) for the first production units of this truck. The interior of the Heritage edition includes special features as well, such as: platinum-level “Heritage Brown” interior with a black dash top and wood-finish trim; premium brown leather seats with accent stitching to complement the cab design and embroidered Heritage logo in the headrest; plus door pads with brown wood trim. For Model 567 Heritage trucks equipped with a sleeper, wood trim accents continue on the sleeper cabinets and storage compartments. The two-tone sleeper back wall is embroidered with the Heritage logo.

Did you get a price from Watts? Aside from receding demand for MH/RWI reservoirs, Volvo parts pricing policy is responsible for the price you were quoted. But I'm sure the folks at Watts would work with you.

Nikola says that it will show off a working prototype on December 2nd in Utah. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nikola Motor Company Generates $2.3 Billion in Pre-Sales in First Month Press Release - Working electric truck prototype to be unveiled on December 2, 2016 in Salt Lake City SALT LAKE CITY. June 13, 2016-- Nikola (pronounced Neek-oh-la) Motor Company Founder and CEO Trevor Milton today announced that $2.3 billion in reservations have been generated in the first month, totaling more than 7,000 truck reservations with deposits. The company announced last month that it will launch an electric class 8 semi-truck, dubbed "Nikola One." "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 emission truck and still outperform diesel trucks running at 80,000 pounds. To have over 7,000 reservations totaling more than 2.3 billion dollars, with five months remaining until our unveiling ceremony, is unprecedented," said Milton. The Nikola One truck leasing program costs $4000 to $5000 per month, depending on which truck configuration and options the customer chooses. The first million miles of fuel is included with every truck sale, offsetting 100% of the monthly lease for every owner. An average diesel burns over $400,000 in fuel and racks up over $100,000 in maintenance costs over 1,000,000 miles. These costs are eliminated with the Nikola One lease. "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 Company. 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," he added. Nikola Motor Company has already completed a seed round of funding and is working on funding a $300 million A round to be completed by December 2016. For complete product details on the Nikola One, visit www.nikolamotor.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ December 2, 2016 Event More details will be released soon regarding the December 2 unveiling of the Nikola One. The event will also be simulcast on nikolamotor.com for those not able to attend. Reservation holders will receive an invite to attend the event in Salt Lake City, along with certain fleets and leasing companies. If you represent a fleet and want to be invited for exclusive meet and greets with the Nikola team, email vip@nikolamotor.com.

Thank you Leonardo !

On 9/11, the Orlando shooter’s classmates mourned. Some say he celebrated. The Washington Post / June 13, 2016 At a high school in Florida, students watched the horrors of Sept. 11, 2001, unfold on live TV. When the second hijacked airliner slammed into the World Trade Center’s south tower, the class sat in stunned disbelief. But one student, a classmate recalled, “started jumping up-and-down cheering on the terrorist.” That was sophomore Omar Mateen, according to one of the accounts from former students in Stuart, Fla., remembering 9/11 and the reaction by the student who, nearly 15 years later, would carry out the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. The recollections of Mateen’s actions could not be independently verified, and the memories could be clouded by the years that have passed. But similar versions were detailed in separate interviews. As the snapshot in time, the recollections appear to offer yet another stitch in the wider tapestry of Mateen’s life and views before Sunday’s rampage, which included his pledge of loyalty to the Islamic State during a call to police during the standoff. In an interview, Robert Zirkle, then a freshman at Martin County High School, said he saw Mateen excited and making fun of how America was being attacked on 9/11. “He was making plane noises on the bus, acting like he was running into a building,” Zirkle recalled. “I don’t really know if he was doing it because he was being taught some of that stuff at home or just doing it for attention because he didn’t have a lot of friends.” “Before 9/11 happened, we were pretty straight. We all rode the same bus. We weren’t really close friends, but friends at least a little,” he added, noting that Mateen attended the Spectrum Alternative School, a separate campus in Stuart for students with poor grades or behavioral issues. “After 9/11 happened, he started changing and acting different,” Zirkle said. Hours after the carnage on Sunday in Orlando, several former classmates of Mateen began talking in a group chat on Facebook. One former student told Zirkle on Facebook that on 9/11, the students were watching the TV in class. On the group chat, the former student wrote that Mateen “stood up in class during the 9/11 attack and after the second plane hit the building he started jumping up-and-down cheering on the terrorist.” One former student who was sitting in the same class as Mateen remembers the morning of 9/11 clearly: “Teachers said turn on the TV. We see the one plane hit. And then see second plane hit … [Mateen] was smiling. It was almost like surreal how happy he was about what happened to us.” The former student said Mateen went on to claim that Osama bin Laden was his uncle. The ex-classmate spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of business clients finding out he attended an alternative school. Mateen’s claim of family links to bin Laden was also mentioned by Zirkle. In a separate phone interview, another former classmate said he remembered Mateen acting out in class when the towers were hit because both of them were sent to the dean’s office at the same time for misbehaving. The former student spoke on the condition of anonymity because he feared being overwhelmed by media requests. “I was sleeping in class and woke up to see people jumping off buildings, so I started swearing and they sent me up,” the former student said. “But Omar was saying some really rude stuff. Stuff like, ‘That’s what America deserves.’ That kind of thing. It wasn’t right.” Both that former student and Zirkle recalled Mateen being suspended or expelled from the school shortly after 9/11. The other former classmate — who shielded his identity because of business clients — vividly recalled Mateen’s father picking him up after school on 9/11. “I remember his dad walking up,” the former student said. “And in the courtyard in front of everyone, the kid’s dad slapped him right across the face.” “He got bullied a lot,” said the former student who sat in the dean’s office with Mateen. “It may have been because he was Muslim. But high school can be rough; people can pick on you just because of your name.” “They had to escort him out of the school,” Zirkle said. “Other kids were trying to fight him. A couple days after, they had to take him off the bus.” “A few of my friends wanted to fight him because he kept doing it and saying crazy things,” he added. “It’s weird. He was totally cool before 9/11, and then something changed.”

When you spoke with the truck sales people at Watts Mack (owner of this site), and/or Jim Toussaint at Worldwide Equipment's Knoxville location, what did they have to say?