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��� ��� Fred Zweep, President Vedder Transportation Group Changing the Way Business Moves Fred Zweep, President of Vedder Transportation Group, is a leader in the trucking industry and in his community. He has changed the way his company does business by both reducing their operating costs and growing their business. ���We have received 5 to 6 very large, unsolicited new business opportunities as a result of running natural gas trucks. Our customers want us to help them deliver a greener solution to their customers, and to help their Field ��� Tested. Driver Approved. bottom line as a result of the fuel savings.��� The Westport 15L natural gas engine with the Peterbilt chassis has proven to be the perfect fit for Vedder���s tanker and waste / chip hauling operation through British Columbia���s rugged terrain. Vedder runs 50 natural gas trucks configured for maximum horsepower (475 hp.) and torque (1750 lb./ft.). ���The drivers have been hauling loads up to 140,000 lbs. (63,503 kg) on grades of up to 9% with ease. Our natural gas trucks operate in the same way as diesel trucks so the Watch Fred Zweep talk about how this partnership came about for a natural gas (LNG) fleet. drivers have not noticed any difference in performance. ��� For the full story, call 1-888-978-4734, email hdsales@westport.com or visit westport.com Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info WP_Ad_VedderTestimonal_7.875x10.5_031513.indd 1 Untitled-7 1 15/03/13 2:30 PM 3/19/13 9:02 AM