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eric an M ce 1 9 3 6 Sin Am heavydutyradiator.com 800-525-0011 Service Bulletin Monday - Friday: 8:00 aM - 6:00 pM saturday: 8:00 aM - 12:00 pM est est Introduction Newer model trucks have a common issue… after an average of 100,000 miles the plastic surge tanks crack causing the truck to go down for maintenance. Detroit raDiator has DevelopeD the solution! Specifically designed to be a direct "drop-in" replacement for the original OEM. Applicable • 1997 – Present Vehicles • 1995 – Present • 1999 – Present • 2006 – Present • 1999 – Present • 2006 – Present Freightliner international Mack peterbilt volvo Western star In some surge tanks the plastic resin is not compatible with antifreeze components. This chemical imbalance causes the surge tank to become weak and crack; failing prematurely. HEAT DAMAGE PLASTIC FAILS OVERTIME VIBRATION DAMAGE FreIghTlIner VAB1010103/1010105 Don't let your Downtime cost surge! ufacturin g an JOURNAL NEWS INBRIEF 7/13 • A coalition of carriers, the Trucking Alliance, wants federal insurance requirements increased for carriers. The American Trucking Associations and OwnerOperator Independent Drivers Association disagree, both questioning a study cited by the alliance. Even the alliance's data, however, says just 1 percent of accidents exceed the $750,000 minimum. • The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it will study the issue of driver harassment relative to electronic onboard recorders and conduct in-depth interviews with carriers for use in its formation of an EOBR rule. • A National Transportation Safety Board report said the collapse of the I-5 bridge over Washington State's Skagit River in May was caused by a truck driver hauling an oversized load that struck an overhead portal and some sway braces. The load was 15 feet, 9 inches high and reportedly came in contact with an overhead section only 14 feet, 8 inches high. • Paccar, parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth, was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission in June with failing to report operating results of its aftermarket parts business separately from its truck sales business, which is required under SEC guidelines. The company agreed to pay a $225,000 fine. • OOIDA and the Teamsters Union petitioned a District of Columbia appeals court to rehear their case against FMCSA's cross-border trucking pilot program with Mexico. A court ruled April 19 to uphold the program despite OOIDA's concerns. Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info WELDED SEAMS • An NTSB study said straight trucks are exempt from many of the safety standards required of tractortrailers and issued recommendations to FMCSA and other agencies regarding tighter standards for straight trucks. UNAFFECTED By VIBRATION EqUIPPED WITH SIGHT GLASS DrC PArT #OT4555 LocatIons Michigan • Alabama • Colorado • Florida Maryland • Missouri • Pennsylvania • Utah Installation available in Michigan 10 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL CCJ_0713_JOURNAL.indd 10 • FMCSA issued an imminent-hazard out-of-service order to Aurora, Colo.-based GD Cars after it found the carrier's equipment had serious safety deficiencies, its drivers were not complying with hours-of-service rules and it did not comply with drug and alcohol testing standards. | JULY 2013 6/20/13 3:33 PM