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More information on Diesel price increases

Just a followup to the previous post on diesel price increases at a recent high I pulled a few things from the Department of Energy site that give a visual depiction of the situation.

This is the official breakdown of diesel costs.

Here is a chart showing the volatile nature of diesel in 2012

You can read about the original post on Cottrell Trailers Blog at:

http://cottrelltrailers1.blogspot.com/2012/10/diesel-on-rise.html

Diesel On The Rise...

Is it a sign of things to come? or is diesel risingbecause of the need to add pressure on voters as we approach an election. I dont know, but nothing will make a voter discontent than watching more of their disposable income flow into their tank penny by penny,even if it is just affecting truckers at this poing with the recent rise

According to Transport Topics, diesel is at a four year high which is quite remarkable since their are

less trucks on the road
less drivers on the road
less consumption
lower consumer expenditures
Mild hurricane season (affects Gulf of Mexico shipping)
And lots more......

All things that should cause a price drop or at least balance out any price increases but that is not the case. So we will to wait unitl late November to see if the price corrects.

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=30397&t=Diesel-Rises-56%A2-to-Four-Year-High-%24415

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What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Sometimes finding interesting articles can be tricky. Believe it or not news can occasionally be dry in our industry. Sometimes though, these stories write themselves. Such is the case in my latest find from Business Insurance magazine online. The story I speak of is a truck driver who was terminated because he refused to drive a truck full of explosives with a co-driver that smoked like a chimney.

Oh..Come On..What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Are You saying that a guy with an open flame could potentially trigger a truck loaded with combustible flammable materials? YES, I think that is clear. What happened next is a case of gasoline being poured on a fire (pun intended). The company terminated the safety mongering driver AND the driver, now turned whistleblower, reported them under the Surface Transportation Act. The result

The company had to pay the driver over $300,000
The company had to reinstate him

Lot of things going on with this story..First of all kudos to the driver for not letting me get blown up on the highway because the trucking firm exercised really bad judgement. I learned in first grade that fire should not be near

Flammable substances
EXPLOSIVES

Second, I did not know there was a 'Surface Transportation Act'or what it does. Any act that keeps somone from smoking around a truck full of explosives is alright by me. In fact, why don't we change the name to the

'Common Sense Act' or the 'Don't blow up the cars on the highway act'

Finally, I am little nervous that a trucking company would do this. What if the truck blew up and they found traces of cigarettes everywhere? $300,000 would be a dream amount of damages if that was all they would have to pay. In fact, the more I think about this I don't like the term whistleblower being used in a case like this.

This is not a case of someone embezzling money, or cheating the government, or harassing someone on their staff. This is a company unintentionally acting as an accidental urban terrorist putting EVERYONE in serious danger of being blown to pieces. No I do not thing the firm planned to blow up the public but what difference does that make if the public bears the penalty of this stupidly. I think when the common sense gap is this big and the danger this big, the person who tells should be called a hero for standing up for what is right.

Thank you for keeping us safe on the road

Michael Saks
Editor of Haulin
ECTTS

http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20120828/NEWS07/120829889?tags=|70|75|305|84|303|304

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Imagine Paying Enough In Fines To Buy 5 Cottrell Trailers?

Sounds ridiculous doesn't it? Well according to A Fleetowner Newsline Article one company has enough in fines with the Port Authority of New York/ New Jersey to have purchased 5 Cottrell Trailer Units with lots of options.

Did I miss something here?

How can you be allowed to pass through the toll system illegally so many times that you are in arrears to the State of NY/ NJ Port Authority for almost 2 million dollars? Personally I would rather have spent that money one something I can use. The violating company only racked up over $150,000 in actual toll charges. It was the fees on top of this that shot their total into the millions

To read more at Fleetowner Magazine online click here

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A New Versatile Cottrell Trailer..

One of the hallmarks that make Cottrell Trailers great are thier flexibility. Many Cottrell Trailers are equipped with three movable decks, a drop pocket, interchangeability with a 3 or 4 car headrack, and scores of other features. There is a Cottrell Trailer design for almost any use that a car hauler is going to face. Well, the Cottrell Trailer I am going to introduce is no different:

Cottrell Trailers for sale

The Cottrell CX-09LS Paired With The 2012 Western Star 4900FA offers the perfect vehicle for:

Short Hauls
Multiple loads per day

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tie down bar: key item for any Cottrell trailer,car hauler professional
winch bar. Key part for any carhauling or autohauling operator

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Cottrell Carhauler Trailer 7064

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Cottrell Model C-10LT A/B Highside Stack Car Hauler

Cottrell's Classic stinger model C-10LT highside has a new "post forward" design which allows for superior door openings, load maximization, and easy multiple drop configurations. Our unique corrosion resistant tandem screw drive and split valve banks are two of the many standard features that have made this one of our most popular models to date.

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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.”

To read the full article click here

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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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Cottrell Trailers Parts Feature: Ratchet Heads

One important thing about a Cottrell Trailer is using the right parts to fix and maintain your Cottrell Car Carrier.

At East Coast Truck and Trailer we offer authentic Cottrell parts from Cottrell's factory for your autohauler.

Cottrell Trailer Ratchets

One of those specialized parts is of course the ratchets

The Cottrell ratches are designed intently for use with your tie down bar or winch bar on your Cottrell Trailer.. The ratchet head is designed to apply torque to your autotransport. Each ratchet head is stamped with the size of head and if it is left or right side. The size of your ratchet head depends on the size of pipe that your ratchet head is welded to in order to wrap your chains for torque.

Cottrell Ratchet Heads 1.33 - Left
Cottrell Ratchet Heads 1.33 - Right
Cottrell Ratchet Heads 1.5 - Left
Cottrell Ratchet Heads 1.5 - Right
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Cottrell Trailer Feature: Autohauler Model CS-12LT A/B High Side Stack Car Hauler

7/8 Car Hauler Autotransport

description adapted from Cottrell Trailers

Cottrell Trailers model CS-12LTA/B has been a benchmark for the autohauler industry. This Cottrell trailer has stood the test of time; its design was spun from a proven product line of high sideframe trailers. This version of a 7/8 autohauler car stack trailer really needs no introduction. If you know car hauling, you know about Cottrell Trailer model CS-12LTA/B. This 20 year evolutionary car carrier product is wonderful for meeting multiple drops and maximizing your load factor for those 400 mile plus one way trips. It is the most versatile, durable, and faithful Cottrell trailer in the industry. This Autotransport trailer is compatible with most Cottrell headramps. Please contact East Coast Truck and Trailer at www.ectts.com for more information

Cottrell Standard Car Hauler Features

Two (2) Year Cottrell Trailer Structural Warranty
Aluminum Track Sheets, Catwalks, Tandem Hose and Valve Covers
Cottrell's Patented Quick Release Ratchet System
Plated 5/16" Chain and Chain Hooks
Hendrickson INTRAAX axle / suspension combination with HLS hubs (5yr / 500k warranty)
WABCO 4S / 2M ABS System
Parker Hydraulic Hose and Fittings
Curtiss Wright 4-Port Aluminum Valves with Flow Dividers in Select Positions
Truck - Lite Incandescent Lights
Factory Sealed Modular Wiring Harness
Night Loading (5) and Rear Upper (2) Turn Signal and Marker Lights
Sandblast, Prime and Akzo Nobel Autocoat LV Top Coat (5 yr Limited Warranty)
Michelin Tires