Units for my fleet Thursday, July 20th, 2006 @ 11:30 am

Q.		Mr. Dennehy, I’m intersested in your units for my small fleet of trucks. I’m a small carrier and the current fuel prices are making it very hard to make a profit. I would like to know if you would be interested in advertising on the side of my trailers in exchange for […]

A.		I’ll email you pernsonally!

idle reduction Thursday, July 13th, 2006 @ 7:21 pm

Q.		Hey, it’s the 21st century. Surely there is some more efficient apu system that doesn’t include a duplicate a/c, heater, generator (alternater), and INTERNAL CUMBUSTION DIESEL ENGINE!!!! How about manufacturing class 8 trucks with an all electric heater and air conditioner, a little stouter alternater, and additional battery capacity…maybe even solar panels. […]

A.		I think you’re dead on! I do know of a few upstart companies who have been fooling around with most of the points you mention. But for the most part I suppose it does lie in the hands of the Truck Manufacturers when you talk about that kind of component / system integration. Redundant components could take a lot of cost and space out of the equation.

International Governing Agency Wednesday, July 12th, 2006 @ 4:01 pm

Q.		I’m not sure who to pose this question but was thinking that perhaps with your knowledge of government agencies you might know the answer. I am trying to find out if there is an international highway governing agency or ministry of which perhaps that DOT or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is a […]

A.		I understand your question, in my 12 years dealing with the Trucking Industry and government agencies I have never come across or heard of an International governing board that looks after highways.