Space = Money when it comes to your Cottrell Autotransport

East Coast Dealer Exclusive: Combination fuel and hydraulic tank of Western Star Lowmax

That is a mouthful but its very simple. We specified our new Western Stars with a combination tank to give the carhauler more space in the third position. If the hydraulic tank is separate if can constrict the movement of the track making it harder to fill the carrier. It also adds an additional 100 pounds to  the carhaulers load. This design cuts your weight and gives you more space. To a carhauler space is money.




Combination fuel tank/ hydraulic tank
system










 The old style puts the tank behind the 3rd position and constricts the
deck and adds weight








 Without you gain 2 more inches of flexibility which can be critical in maximizing your load










The Cottrell Gator Trailer

The push to have cheap fuel is changing how we look at energy. I read that fuel made up of alligator fat is a possible source for future vehicles. Sounds good to me. I don’t know if Cottrell, Peterbilt, or Western Star are going to adapt a gator fueled truck or car hauler. Think for a second though, wouldn’t a special model of a Cottrell Trailer based around the gator fuel be neat. Cottrell could give it one of those cool series name. Just like there is NextGen series, there would be the Gator Series. Maybe the number could be the  GXS-7 or something cool like that. It could be offered ain three or four different shades of green. I wouldn’t hold your breath on this idea, and I don’t that I am going to risk being hauled off by orderlies in white pants by pitching it to Mike Cottrell (I think that’s the founders name… I know I got the Cottrell part right) but it is a fun idea to think about.



Cellphone Causes Truck Accident

NTSB says trucker in 11-fatality accident was on cellphone, urges ban on devices for commercial drivers

Written by
James R. Carroll | The Courier-Journal
WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board recommended Tuesday that drivers of commercial vehicles be banned from using cellphones, except in emergencies, after citing a cellphone call as the cause of a 2010 Kentucky accident that killed 11 people.

“We’re not here to be popular,” said NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman, acknowledging the controversial nature of the recommendation.


She urged drivers to understand the dangers of cellphone use and texting.


“Changing behavior can start right now, for big-rig drivers and also for the rest of us,” Hersman said. “When you are at the wheel, driving safely should be your only focus. You owe it to yourself and all the people on the road you put at risk, as we so tragically saw at Munfordville.”

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Commentary: I would be curious to see what percentage of truck accidents involve carhaulers or
carhauling trailers. I have not seen any cellphone related autotransport accident reports online but it would 
still be interesting to see how it is impacting the car carrier industry.
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Truck of the Month: New Cottrell 7510 Car Hauler Trailer with New Peterbilt

Cottrell 7510 Car Hauler / Peterbilt Combo

  • Color: Viper Red
  • 5/16" Chains & Clusters
  • Paraflex Hoses
  • Quick Release Ratchets
  • Tie Down Bar
  • Sliding Kin Pin
  • Load Lights
  • 3 Independent Upper Decks
  • Aluminum Tracks & Catwalks
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Versatile High Side Cottrell Carhauler Trailer

Cottrell’s model CS-12LTA/B high side carhauler is a classic design and one of the most popular autotransports on the road. This car carrier is ideal for multiple stops and unloads but is also rugged enough for longer trips. This car hauler trailer works with a majority of Cottrell headrack. I have some more information and pictures below of the CS-12LTB. The "B" model of this carhauler offers longer decks as well as a carrying capacity of between 18,600 pounds and 19,600 pounds.



 Cottrell high side CS12 LTB Car Hauler in Gray Features

  • Color: Gray
  • 285/70R 19.5 Tires
  • 1/4" Chains & Clusters
  • Parker Hoses
  • Quick Release Ratchets
  • Tie Down Bar
  • Sliding King Pin
  • Load Light Upgrade (6 Lights)
  • Aluminum Flippers

"Horsepower" for your Cottrell Trailer

Imagine hauling your Cottrell Trailer with this. Adds new meaning to the term "horsepower" Probably not the future of Cottrell carhaulers:)












 from loadedtruck.com