Are the screw actuators on your Boydstun screw truck squealing like pigs? Try getting the SL-3195 Stayplex red grease... made by Staylube. You can get it at most NAPA stores. It is water repellent and should last you a couple weeks between applications. IF you want to save money, you can get a 120 lb keg of it for around $400.
This is the stuff they're using on the Toyota car haulers.
11/09/09 Addendum: More Boydstun parts available again here.
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Sales UP
Light & Medium Truck | U.S. Auto Sales Increase in August
U.S auto sales increased 1% in August, the first time since 2007 that monthly sales figures increased versus year-ago levels, Bloomberg News reported.
Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. all posted gains for the month, as the federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program brought shoppers to showrooms. While these gains were offset by sales declines for General Motors Co., Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co., the boon created by “clunkers” pushed total industry sales to 1.26 million, a 1% increase over August, 2007 levels, Bloomberg said.
Just last week, a full boat of Toyotas hit the west coast-- 5000 Scions, Lexus, and FJ cruisers were moved out of the port in the space of four days!
U.S auto sales increased 1% in August, the first time since 2007 that monthly sales figures increased versus year-ago levels, Bloomberg News reported.
Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. all posted gains for the month, as the federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program brought shoppers to showrooms. While these gains were offset by sales declines for General Motors Co., Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co., the boon created by “clunkers” pushed total industry sales to 1.26 million, a 1% increase over August, 2007 levels, Bloomberg said.
Just last week, a full boat of Toyotas hit the west coast-- 5000 Scions, Lexus, and FJ cruisers were moved out of the port in the space of four days!
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Border ban
BBC NEWS | Americas | Border ban angers Mexico truckers
OK, but if you read the article, it talks about the Mexican driver being on the road without significant breaks for 18 hours! If it comes down to a choice between providing opportunity for Mexican trucking companies and public safety, public safety must always win.
OK, but if you read the article, it talks about the Mexican driver being on the road without significant breaks for 18 hours! If it comes down to a choice between providing opportunity for Mexican trucking companies and public safety, public safety must always win.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Another Case of Maag & Wendler
Cottrell, URS Midwest named in another injury suit | Madison/St. Clair Record
Cottrell, URS Midwest named in another injury suit
7/24/2009 10:44 AM
By Kelly Holleran
A man and his wife have filed suit against two trucking companies after they say the man fell from the top of a rig.
Dale and Lori Presnell claim Dale Presnell worked as a car hauler for URS Midwest and was using a Cottrell trailer on Dec. 18 when the incident occurred.
"Plaintiff, while attempting to maneuver on the upper deck of the rig in the course of his duties as a truck driver, sustained severe and permanent injuries when he fell from the top of the rig," the suit states.
Cottrell, URS Midwest named in another injury suit
7/24/2009 10:44 AM
By Kelly Holleran
A man and his wife have filed suit against two trucking companies after they say the man fell from the top of a rig.
Dale and Lori Presnell claim Dale Presnell worked as a car hauler for URS Midwest and was using a Cottrell trailer on Dec. 18 when the incident occurred.
"Plaintiff, while attempting to maneuver on the upper deck of the rig in the course of his duties as a truck driver, sustained severe and permanent injuries when he fell from the top of the rig," the suit states.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tennessee couple sues Cottrell, Nissan in St. Clair County | Madison/St. Clair Record
Tennessee couple sues Cottrell, Nissan in St. Clair County
7/22/2009 2:49 PM
By Kelly Holleran
A Tennessee man and woman say the man was permanently disabled while performing his normal work duties as a car hauler.
Jeffrey T. and Angela Ellis filed a lawsuit July 17 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Hansen and Adkins Auto Transport, Nissan North America and Cottrell.
The plaintiffs claim Jeffrey Ellis was originally hired by Premium of Tennessee but was leased to Hansen to perform car hauling duties.
While operating a ratchet and tie down system as part of his duties on July 21, 2008, Jeffrey Ellis received disfiguring and permanent injuries because of the force he was required to exert on the system, according to the complaint.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Pac-Lease
Rumor has it that PacLease is getting into auto transport equipment directly, as well as service. They are reportedly in the process of opening up a shop in the Dallas, TX area. Car Transport and Northside just closed their shops. What does Paccar see in their crystal ball that the rest of us have missed?
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Too much weed in that microbus?
Independent - June 29, 2009: Car-hauler caught with 460 pounds of marijuana
Car-hauler caught with 460 pounds of marijuana
I'm telling you, it's just not worth whatever they're saying they'll pay you to haul certain loads.
Car-hauler caught with 460 pounds of marijuana
I'm telling you, it's just not worth whatever they're saying they'll pay you to haul certain loads.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Cash for clunkers law could jumpstart auto sales
AutoNation Says ‘Clunker Law’ May Boost Sales by 10% (Update1) - Bloomberg.com
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- AutoNation Inc. said the “cash-for- clunkers” law President Barack Obama signed may increase new- vehicle sales at the largest publicly traded U.S. auto retailer by 10 percent through year end.
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- AutoNation Inc. said the “cash-for- clunkers” law President Barack Obama signed may increase new- vehicle sales at the largest publicly traded U.S. auto retailer by 10 percent through year end.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Another Maag & Wendler lawsuit.
Car hauler sues workers' comp administrator over discovery of private med info | Madison/St. Clair Record
Car hauler sues workers' comp administrator over discovery of private med info
6/18/2009 2:22 PM
By Kelly Holleran
A car hauler says he has been damaged by more than $100,000 after his workers' compensation administrator discovered some of his confidential medical information.
Chester Belleville says he began receiving workers' compensation from Zurich Services Corporation on March 18, 2008, after he was injured while working as a car hauler.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Jack Cooper Lawsuit
Injured car haulers target Jack Cooper Transport | Madison/St. Clair Record
Injured car haulers target Jack Cooper Transport
6/19/2009 12:33 PM
By Kelly Holleran
Two car haulers and their wives are suing an employee of Jack Cooper Transport, alleging the haulers fell while walking on the rigs of trailers.
Gary and Diana Smith and John and Jackie Street filed two separate lawsuits June 11 in Madison County Circuit Court against Roger Owens.
The Smiths say Gary Smith was performing his normal duties as a car hauler on Oct. 30, 2007, when he was injured while maneuvering on the upper deck of the rig.
The Streets say John Street fell while using a Cotrell rig on Oct. 26, 2007.
The rigs were supposed to have a non-skid paint surface, but the Smiths allege many Jack Cooper Transport employees have been injured while walking on the upper deck of rigs in attempt to accomplish their trucking duties.
"Jack Cooper Transport and its officers, directors and supervisors have been aware for many years that its employees claim to have been injured in the above described manner and may bring product liability lawsuits," the complaints say. "Jack Cooper Transport has participated in such lawsuits both formally and informally over the years."
So after Gary Smith's and John Street's falls, Roger Owens, the Jack Cooper Transport employee named as a defendant, ordered the trailers on which the men fell to be refurbished after their accidents, according to the complaints.
Owens failed to preserve the trailer on which Gary Smith fell, according to the complaint.
Now, the trailer as it existed on the date of Gary Smith's accident is unavailable for forensic analysis and Gary Smith and John Street say they could potentially lose their rights to compensation.
The Smiths and the Streets are each seeking a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs.
Peter J. Maag of Wendler Law in Edwardsville will be representing them.
Injured car haulers target Jack Cooper Transport
6/19/2009 12:33 PM
By Kelly Holleran
Two car haulers and their wives are suing an employee of Jack Cooper Transport, alleging the haulers fell while walking on the rigs of trailers.
Gary and Diana Smith and John and Jackie Street filed two separate lawsuits June 11 in Madison County Circuit Court against Roger Owens.
The Smiths say Gary Smith was performing his normal duties as a car hauler on Oct. 30, 2007, when he was injured while maneuvering on the upper deck of the rig.
The Streets say John Street fell while using a Cotrell rig on Oct. 26, 2007.
The rigs were supposed to have a non-skid paint surface, but the Smiths allege many Jack Cooper Transport employees have been injured while walking on the upper deck of rigs in attempt to accomplish their trucking duties.
"Jack Cooper Transport and its officers, directors and supervisors have been aware for many years that its employees claim to have been injured in the above described manner and may bring product liability lawsuits," the complaints say. "Jack Cooper Transport has participated in such lawsuits both formally and informally over the years."
So after Gary Smith's and John Street's falls, Roger Owens, the Jack Cooper Transport employee named as a defendant, ordered the trailers on which the men fell to be refurbished after their accidents, according to the complaints.
Owens failed to preserve the trailer on which Gary Smith fell, according to the complaint.
Now, the trailer as it existed on the date of Gary Smith's accident is unavailable for forensic analysis and Gary Smith and John Street say they could potentially lose their rights to compensation.
The Smiths and the Streets are each seeking a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs.
Peter J. Maag of Wendler Law in Edwardsville will be representing them.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Nowhere to go but up?
Car buyers may be cautiously coming back - Autos- msnbc.com
May sales data appeared to confirm a bottoming in the U.S. car market, however. On Tuesday, Ford Motor Co. reported a 24 percent drop in U.S. sales for May, but sales were up 20 percent from April. GM's sales in May fell 30 percent versus a year ago, but were up 11 percent from April.
May sales data appeared to confirm a bottoming in the U.S. car market, however. On Tuesday, Ford Motor Co. reported a 24 percent drop in U.S. sales for May, but sales were up 20 percent from April. GM's sales in May fell 30 percent versus a year ago, but were up 11 percent from April.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Jack Cooper Lawsuit
Madison County Record | Jack Cooper Transport sued by car hauler
Jack Cooper Transport sued by car hauler
6/4/2009 12:43 PM
By Kelly Holleran
A Missouri resident and his wife have filed suit against the company that trained the man, alleging his back was injured because of car hauler work he performed.
William Henderson and Angie Henderson say William Henderson was injured while operating ratchet tie down systems in November 2007 for his employer, Jack Cooper Transport Company. (click link to read more)
I think Wendler & Maag are some of the attorneys working on this-- same ones who went after Cassens, Cottrell, et. al.
Jack Cooper Transport sued by car hauler
6/4/2009 12:43 PM
By Kelly Holleran
A Missouri resident and his wife have filed suit against the company that trained the man, alleging his back was injured because of car hauler work he performed.
William Henderson and Angie Henderson say William Henderson was injured while operating ratchet tie down systems in November 2007 for his employer, Jack Cooper Transport Company. (click link to read more)
I think Wendler & Maag are some of the attorneys working on this-- same ones who went after Cassens, Cottrell, et. al.
Portland car hauler repair shop
Didn't realize this, but Gary and Curtis up at Pacific Coast Truck and Trailer have now passed their five year mark in business. They specialize in car hauler repair, and perform warranty work on Cottrells. They also have a Take 3 trailers, and stock a few trailers at their shop. They are right off I-5, so if you're heading through Portland and need a hydraulic repair or some welding, keep them in mind. For those of you who used to use the Boydstun repair shop, you'll appreciate that they are much closer to the highway! Here's their phone number, just to make life easier for you. (866) 335-3707
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Where will the GM cars be hauled?
GM says it will try to close 2,100 dealerships as part of reorganization - San Jose Mercury News
Somebody said they needed cars to haul?
OK, so now they're talking about closing 2100 dealerships instead of the 1100 they were talking about last month. The question that springs to my mind is this: Where are all those cars going to go? Other dealers? Back to GM? Are they going to sink them off the coast of Florida and create valuable habitat for marine life?
It's rumored that the units will go back to GM, and then be re-distributed to the remaining dealers. Seems more likely that this would happen on paper, rather than at fifty cents a mile. Even if they apportion cars on paper, and then transfer [physically, not financially] dealer to dealer, it's still a huge logistical problem.
Who is going to broker out these loads? The Secretary of the Treasury?
I don't think so. If I had to bet, I'd lay money on your good old neighborhood delivery man: UPS. For years, UPS has sent their consultants into some of the largest manufacturers in the US to squeeze cost out of their inbound and outbound logistics chains. If I was looking to sell the services of my large fleet of auto transport trucks, I'd be calling 1-800-PICK-UPS and trying to find out how to get on their short list of service providers.
Somebody said they needed cars to haul?
OK, so now they're talking about closing 2100 dealerships instead of the 1100 they were talking about last month. The question that springs to my mind is this: Where are all those cars going to go? Other dealers? Back to GM? Are they going to sink them off the coast of Florida and create valuable habitat for marine life?
It's rumored that the units will go back to GM, and then be re-distributed to the remaining dealers. Seems more likely that this would happen on paper, rather than at fifty cents a mile. Even if they apportion cars on paper, and then transfer [physically, not financially] dealer to dealer, it's still a huge logistical problem.
Who is going to broker out these loads? The Secretary of the Treasury?
I don't think so. If I had to bet, I'd lay money on your good old neighborhood delivery man: UPS. For years, UPS has sent their consultants into some of the largest manufacturers in the US to squeeze cost out of their inbound and outbound logistics chains. If I was looking to sell the services of my large fleet of auto transport trucks, I'd be calling 1-800-PICK-UPS and trying to find out how to get on their short list of service providers.
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