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trucks has always been a bigger hammer under the hood to make sure you can get the job done," Dorwart says. "That was then. This is now. Today we can offer our customers up to 505 horsepower with our MP8 engine. You get a lot more power with a lot lower weight." On the road, this Granite proved him right. We started out down Interstate 81 unloaded at 29,200 pounds, easily accelerating to highway speed. After loading up to 72,660 pounds at a local quarry, I was pleased to discover that the "little" 13-liter engine remained in its comfort zone. On both the interstate and sleepy Pennsylvania backroads, the Granite's handling was outstanding. It doesn't wander around in the lanes, and views to the front and rear are enhanced by clean sightlines and the aggressively-sloped low-profile hood. Gauge and switch placement is logical, everything right where you need it and within easy reach. Behind the wheel of a Granite, long days getting bounced around in the cab and deafened by the overwhelming road and engine noise are ancient history. Mack engineers have added serious sound and vibration dampening to the chassis. One can carry on a conversation in normal speaking tones, even when starting out at full throttle. Once you reach cruise speeds, this remains as quiet a cab as you're likely to find. The interior blends class and common sense. Nice touches like chromeaccented bezels and button-tuck upholstery on the seats, door panels and ceiling are hallmarks of the Champion interior. The floor mats deliberately are earth-colored to hide the inevitable grime that makes its way into the cab. Even better, the Granite's floor plan and mats have been designed specifically for easy cleaning; there are no little nooks or crannies to trap dirt when you're trying to sweep it out. For over 20 years, Fitzgerald Truck Sales has been the largest glider kit dealer in the country. We have refined our production of gliders into a steady enterprise, which earned us the name of "The Glider Kit Specialist". The added savings of the fuel efficient rebuilt 12.7 Liter Detroit 60 series are very substantial with an average of 6.8 - 7.5 MPG. What's a Glider Kit? A glider kit is a completed chassis purchased without an engine and transmission. We then install a custom built pre-emission engine and remanufactured transmission to create the ultimate truck! What are the Benefits? •Our price averages 25-35% below MSRP of a new comparable truck • More fuel efficient, Lower maintenance cost, Less downtime • 3 year/300k nationwide engine warranty • 1 year standard nationwide transmission warranty, 3 year available • Daimler and GE financing available LOWER YOUR EXPENSES INCREASE YOUR PROFITS! SALES (866) 553-0369 www.fitzgeraldgliderkits.com 752 Interstate Lane • Crossville, TN 38571 Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2013 0213_Equipdept_Jack.indd 27 27 1/23/13 10:52 AM