Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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commercial carrier journal | may 2018 71 CHAMPION CL LENGTH: 53 ft. WIDTH: 102.36 in. HEIGHT: 13.6 ft. SIDES: 1.1-in. steel hat section uprights on 24-in. centers; logistics posts optional; 0.05-in. prepainted white flat alumi- num side sheets; side doors optional ROOF: 0.04-in. aluminum sheet with bows on 24-in. centers REAR DOORS: 0.5-in. composite swing; dual-seal gaskets; white galvanized steel cover sheet; rear rollup doors optional FLOOR: 1.38-in. laminated hardwood CROSSMEMBER: Front – steel hat type for tire protection between support gear and coupler; bay and side areas – 4-in.-deep steel I-beams on 12-in. centers SUSPENSION: Hendrickson HKANT-40K sliding air ride with 49-in. axle spacing ANTI-LOCK BRAKES: Meritor Wabco 2S/1M Easy Stop BRAKES: 16.5-by-7-in. drums with S-cam brakes SCUFF BAND: 12-in. galvanized 18-gauge steel, full length INTERIOR OPTIONS: Overlaid or recessed track; various scuff bands; aluminum cargo floors; interior and ceiling linings CHAMPION CP LENGTH: 53 ft. WIDTH: 102.36 in. HEIGHT: 13.6 ft. SIDES: Flat com- posite plate with PPW galvanized steel skins; 0.38-in. aluminum rivets; logistics uprights on 48-in. centers ROOF: 0.04-in. aluminum sheet with bows on 24-in. centers REAR DOORS: 0.5-in. composite swing; dual-seal gaskets; white gal- vanized steel cover sheet FLOOR: 1.38-in. laminated hardwood CROSSMEMBER: Front – steel hat type for tire protection between support gear and coupler; bay and side areas – 4-in.-deep steel I-beams on 12-in. centers SUSPENSION: Hendrickson HKANT-40K sliding air ride with 49-in. axle spacing ANTI-LOCK BRAKES: Meritor Wabco 2S/1M Easy Stop BRAKES: 16.5-by-7-in. drums with S-cam brakes SCUFF BAND: Two rows – first row, 6-in. extruded aluminum inte- grated with bottom rail; second row, 7-in. galvanized 18-gauge steel INTERIOR OPTIONS: Overlaid track; various scuff bands; aluminum cargo floors; interior and ceiling linings GREAT DANE | www.greatdanetrailers.com LOOK FOR SPECIFICATIONS OF SELECT FLATBED TRAILERS IN JULY AND REFRIGERATED MODELS IN OCTOBER. Today's dry vans are stronger than those of the past while often being lighter, thanks to lighter-weight materials and improved structural integrity. M ost of today's dry vans are stronger than those of the past while also being lighter. By adding extra strength in areas that needed beefing up and replacing heavier components with equally strong lighter-weight materials, designers have been able to build significantly better trailers to carry specific loads without fatiguing certain design elements. Structural integrity has been enhanced because of more accurate methods in determining where stress loads are the highest, due primarily to improved design tools that can analyze the properties of the various materials used on the assembly line. Trailer manufacturers also have reduced weight by using composite floors that also help increase load capacity. Com- posite panels used as side, front and rear door materials also maximize interior width and length while providing a smooth snag-free surface. Thinwall designs also provide added cube capacity, which means more freight per haul and better margins for fleets. Many trucking companies also spec anti-snag roof bows that are less likely to damage cargo while it's being loaded. And as durability and maintenance have become major issues for fleets, trailer manufacturers have engineered alternatives to, or moved away from, traditional plywood liners. BY DEAN SMALLWOOD