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Is The Economy Inching Forward?

Year five of the recession and I hear good news but like many people I am wondering is it just fluff or is it a true step to a real recovery. In trucking, we see good indicators but the overall plight of the public is not improving. In fact, with so many news sources saying so many things, it is hard to really know how relevant the news is in our daily lives.

Likewise, I search for indicators that do show ACTUAL economic change, not just a spin on things that really are not. One indicator that is good news, is the housing report. According to an article in Transport Topics, US home sales are on the rise.

This being true that is a really good sign. Someone somewhere has to be buying a home to get the prices to rise. Even if this is an artificial jump, rising home prices might help people refinance or sell their homes to get out from house payments that are beyond their means.

I would not read more into this than that. Home price increases are a small forward step in what appears to be a slow recovery. It is still a positive step though...

US-Home-Price-Gains-Hit-Six-Year-High(2013, January 14) retrieved from http://www.ttnews.com/articles/lmtbase.aspx?storyid=2158&t=US-Home-Price-Gains-Hit-Six-Year-High

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#Tie #Down #Chain for #auto #transport

7' 5/16" #Tie #Down #Chain with J, R, T, #Grab #Hooks

SKU: 4985
For current pricing CLICK HERE

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#carhauler #autohauler #cottrell #trailer

Used Car Hauler 6535UE/6536UE

This #carhauler is the 2003 Cottrell C7512MST Autohauler #Trailer. Paired with a used dependable #Peterbilt 379. This #autohauler offers a lot of capacity. This #car #hauler is a chain unit.

Huge Selection Of Carhaulers

Huge Selection of Trucks /Carhaulers/and Autotransports
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www.ectts.com

Car Hauler Specials August '12

Come see some great deals on Car hauler trailers and equipment. ECTTS is the largest Cottrell dealer on the East Coast. In fact we are the largest carhauler or autohauler dealer in North America!

To see flier full size click the picture to the left or email msaks@ectts.com if you need more information.

Carhauler Inventory Posted! Cottrell Trailer

Cottrell for Sale

2006 Cottrell C-10LTB Trailer (sku 7230)

with Used 2006 Peterbilt 379

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TransCore's Freight Index Up 36% - Truckinginfo.com

From Truckinginfo.com

12/16/2011 TransCore's Freight Index Up 36%

TransCore's North American Freight Index climbed 36% last month compared to November 2010, making it the consecutive month with the highest same-month volume since 2005.

Compared to October, spot market freight volume slipped 4.4%, which is a normal seasonal trend. Spot market freight volume has declined in November since the company established the Index in 1996, with the historical average decline being 15%.

Dry van, the predominant equipment type, rates rose 6.3% compared to November 2010 and increased 0.7% compared to October. Refrigerated ("reefer") van rates rose 3.0% year-over-year and 1.9% month-over-month. National average rates for flatbeds increased 6.4% compared to the same-month in 2010 but declined 4.0% compared to October.

Rate information is also provided by TransCore's Truckload Rate Index and reflects line-haul rates excluding fuel surcharge. Truckload freight rates increased year-over-year on the spot market in November for all equipment types. When compared to October, rates rose for dry van and refrigerated ("reefer") in November but declined for flatbeds.

To read the full article click here

My Thoughts: I love hearing stories about freight indexes going up, and sales going up, and the economy "improving" but it all leaves me
with one question: WHERE ARE THE JOBS?

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

Tires: An Essential Element To Any Carhauler or Autohauling Professional

Image via WikipediaAs a carhauler, does the word "tire" send shivers of fear up your spine? Some carhaulers might say yes. Tires are notorious for lowering fuel efficiency and contributing to a number of maintenance headaches when not properly maintained. According to A Truckinginfo.com offers a great reference on what to look for when buying tires.

To read the article click here

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

Image 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/

Carhauler Cargo Fire.....was it tampering or a freak accident?

I read recently of a Carhauler that had part of its cargo set ablaze in Duluth and even though the report does not say arson, it seems possible since the autotransport was just sitting there parked. It also makes me wonder if there should be precautions to protect the cargo of a car carrier when the trailer is not moving or is in a parking lot. While there is a chance that it was a freak accident I pulled some cargo protection tips from a site I found online at Landlinemag.com. The steps to protect your Carhauler when not moving are:

• Keep your vehicle in sight when parked;
• Take the keys out;
• Don’t allow the tractor to idle unattended;
• Use high-security theft deterrents;
• Be aware of the high-crime cities you are traveling through;
• Vary your route to avoid becoming predictable;
• Do not offer information about your cargo or destination over the radio.

While this may seem extreme, there is no way to make up the lost time of a load that was not delivered or was delivered damage. Even if the insurance covers the damage you are still out the time that you spent hauling the cars so be cautious!

To read the original article CLICK HERE

Cargo tips site

More road visibility for today's Carhauler

The Peterbilt 388 cab gives todays carhauler more visibility on the road

More visibility for the carhauler: The Peterbilt 388 sloped hoodOne huge advantage to the Peterbilt 388 is its sloping hood. As simple as this may seem the hood gives the Peterbilt driver more vision. On todays crowded roadways, huge tractor trailers or car haulers can not afford to lose even the slightest awareness of what is in front of them. Even a few inches on the sloped hood can make the difference in keeping truckers and carhaulers out of harms way.

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Carhaulers for sale

2004 Cottrell C-7512 Carhauler with Peterbilt 379

Color: Black
265 70R 19.5 Tires

1/4" Chains & Clusters
Quick Release Ratchets
Work Lights
Aluminum WHeels
Sliding King Pin

The Cottrell C-7512 Carhauler model has been the most efficient and effective quick load trailer on the market for nearly a decade. This 7 car hauler has the capability of being flexible when loading while retaining a quick load and unload time. The Cottrell 7512 carhauler has been well accepted among drivers due to its efficiency in operation. With one split sliding top deck and a rear hinged position, this carhauler can accommodate most seven car loads. All Cottrell headramps are compatible.

-description adapted from Cottrell Website

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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Carhauler: Cottrell sku 6788

Carhauler for sale

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Autohauler News:The price of fuel keeps rising

As Autohaulers this chart spells it ou

t pretty clearly..the price of diesel has increase rapidly. The question is how far will it go and how much of a toll will it take on profits. Most independent owner operator autohaulers know that fuel is a big part of the bottom line.

7' 5/16" #Tie #Down #Chain with J, R, T, #Grab #Hooks

2006 Cottrell C-10LTB Trailer (sku 7230)

with Used 2006 Peterbilt 379

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