Showing posts with label autohauler trailer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autohauler trailer. Show all posts

What Effect Willl The Proposed Cell Phone Ban Have On Carhaulers?

Several mobile phonesImage via WikipediaIt will be interesting to see what an industrywide ban could mean for carhaulers. On the one hand it is very risky to drive a multi-ton vehicle under any distraction. Inversely, car carriers need the communication abilities of the cell phone.

My guess is that a hands free, voice dial system that is sold aftermarket will proliferate to compensate for the ban. For the car hauler, eliminating the risk of any accident is probably worth it


http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/14/ban-recommended-on-trucker-cell-use-and-texting/




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NEW 2011 Cottrell 2012 CX-6MST Carhauler Trailer with NEW 2012 Peterbilt 388

NEW 2011 Cottrell 2012 CX-6MST Carhauler Trailer with NEW 2012 Peterbilt 388

Versatile Carhauler
Cottrell 2012 CX-6MST Car hauler Trailer

Color: Black
STRAP Tie-Down
265/70x19.5 Tires
Parflex Hoses
Quick Release Ratchets
Aluminum Cylinders
Aluminum Runways Throughout
Aluminum Rear Loading skids
ABS Brakes
LED Lighting
Work Lights
Tie Down Bar
Sliding Kin Pin
Load Light Upgrade

Peterbilt 388

Color: White
Cummins ISX 500HP Engine
18Spd Manual Eaton Transmission
Dual 90 & 80 Gallon Fuel Tanks
Air Ride
Single Horizontal
Silicon Hoses hoses
Aluminum Wheels
48"

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Cottrell CX6 Trailer Base Specifications

Capacity Ten (10) or Nine (9) Vehicles depending on specifications
Empty Weight 43,000 - 44,500 lbs. depending on specifications
Length West Coast 44' 4" / East Coast 45' 6"
Width 102 inches
Decks N/A

Cottrell Standard Car Hauler Features
  • Two (2) Year Structural Warranty
  • Aluminum Track Sheets, Tandem Hose and Valve Covers
  • Quick Release Ratchet System for Straps
  • 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
Cottrell  model CX-6MST carhauler trailer is a workhorse with lost of versatility. The three split decks, a staple of Cottrell versatility, allow flexibility in maximizing loads. The drop belly feature allows the autotransport specialist to further position the decks for maximum loads. Couple this with Cottrells new  autohauler safety features to prevent injuries and you have a very useful car carrier. This trailer can used with the Cottrell 3-Car CS or 4-Car CS headramps offering even more flexibility. Visit East Coast Truck and Trailer at www.ectts.com for more information

Carhauler Driver Shortage...How bad can it get?

Peterbilt truck model with two rectangular hea...Image via WikipediaHow Bad Will the Shortage of Carhaulers Be?

Why not just increase the wages.

It is inevitable, the carhauler driver shortage is going to lead to higher wages. Every expense a carhauler faces is gown up. Fuel, equipment, taxes..are just a few of the areas that are running the costs of autotransport through the roof. Someone has to get into their car carrier and transport the autos from the manufacturer to the dealer. So either people are going to get their own cars or autohaulers are going to make more bringing delivering them.






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Carhauling Is A Dangerous Way To Make A LIving

Concerning the gentlemen whose carhauler just rolledover in California, I am not totally sure of the cause. What I am sure about is that an 80 ton car carrier does not have the agility of smaller vehicles. One lapse in judgment, one failed system, or one sudden stop, the entire trailer can flip over.

Its dangerous being a carhauler. In the last month I have seen pictures of trailers on fire, heard stories of a carhauler on trial for his life, and been forced to announce a recall on behalf of an axle manufacturer. The conclusion I get from this is that carhaulers have a dangerous profession. The risks of moving an 80 ton autotransport are overlooked by the public who wants new cars delivered to dealerships. Nevertheless, hundreds operate their carhauler trailer successfully everyday.
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2011 Cottrell 3 Car Headrack EZ autohauler trailer

Western Star TrucksImage via WikipediaCarhauler for Sale
2011 Cottrell 3 Car Headrack EZ autohauler trailer
New 2007 Western Star 4900FA cab
sku 5832

carhauler http://www.ectts.com/view_details.php?UNITNUM=5832information



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