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Kostreba Lands Winning Bid On Trailer for a Cause Auction
Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its ninth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation (MNFFF). A winning bid of $4850.99 won the auction that ended at 7 p.m. on the 20th-anniversary remembrance of 9/11, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The bid winner was Joe Kostreba of Sauk Centre, Minn.
Kostreba, a local contractor, has participated in previous Trailer for a Cause auctions but never pushed for the winning bid.
“This year it just made a little more sense for a few reasons. One reason was for business needs. I needed to replace my aging current FT-3 [2000 model year].
“The second was for personal reasons. When I was about five years old, my neighbor Dave Kane, a volunteer firefighter, was killed in the Arc fire [Noah’s Arc Restaurant in Sauk Centre, now Diamond Point]. I was young, but I still remember the day like it was yesterday, as the procession of cars showed up at the neighbor’s home to notify the family of the tragic accident of Kane and Zabel,” said Kostreba.
David Kane and Doug Zabel, both volunteer firefighters for the Sauk Centre Fire Department, passed away when the structure they were standing on collapsed under the heat and stress of a raging fire, Jan. 7, 1985.
Kostreba watched as the auction started on the 5th of September and was one of the first bidders to jump in on the bidding action. Over the next 7-days, the bidding action continued with 21 bids placed throughout the auction. Joe and his daughter Taylor watched together as the minutes counted down to the end of the auction.
“With approximately 7 minutes left in the auction, we watched the bid price not moving. We decided with a few seconds left to see if we could win the auction. With 5 seconds left, we entered our bid, only to have the confirmation screen pop-up with about 2 seconds left, prompting us to hit enter again. We were both very surprised that we won and congratulated each other with a high five,” said Kostreba.
Kostreba will be putting the FT-3 trailer to use hauling materials and equipment to and from job sites when needed. About three years ago, he bought the family business, Kostreba Contracting, from his family due to his father becoming ill and not being able to continue operating the business.
“I had worked alongside my dad building the business since I was 14-years old. Twenty-seven years later, I’m still doing the same thing I grew up doing, helping families in Sauk Centre and the surrounding commu-
nities building new homes, remodeling projects, and anything they may need to be done. The trailer is going to be very well taken care of, almost too nice to use,” said Kostreba. “The city of Sauk Centre has been a very great place to work and raise our family and operate our family-owned business with my wife Blaine and daughter Taylor.” The 2021 Trailer for a Cause FT-3 utility trailer was painted the signature (L-R) are Bonnie Radjenovich, Joe Kostreba and fire engine red with custom fire engine Brenda Jennissen. gold pinstriping and bared the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation emblem. Several Felling Trailers’ suppliers joined to support the MNFFF through sponsorship of the trailer build, from lighting to tires and paint. The 2021 Trailer for a Cause sponsors were Trans-Texas, PPG, Dexter, Sealco, Peterson, Industrial Wood, Demco, Pacific Rim and Metal Crafters/Flexco. Felling Trailers wanted to generate awareness about the hidden health dangers and cancer risks firefighters face while serving and beyond. The auction ran for seven days, from Sept. 5 through Sept. 11, ending with Kostreba’s winning bid of $4,850.99. One hundred percent of the $4,850.99 will benefit the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation.
About Kostreba Contracting
Kostreba Contracting is a family-owned construction business located in Sauk Centre, Minn., specializing in new homes, remodeling, and light commercial construction. The company was founded in 1985 by Wayne Kostreba and operated as Restorations by Wayne. In 1997 the father and son team became known as Kostreba Contracting. For more information, call 320/352-3045.
About the Minnesota Firefighters Foundation
After receiving training on the Health Risk to Firefighters in 2016, a small group of individuals felt compelled to do more for their brothers and sisters in the fire service. The founding five members piled into a small room and knew at that time there needed to be more focus on the hidden health and cancer risk firefighters faced.
In early 2017 The Minnesota Firefighters Foundation was formed, and its mission is simple: supporting firefighters and their families that have been affected by cancer and other health issues due to their involvement in the fire service.
MNFFF’s primary campaign is HOODS 4 HEROES, which educates firefighters on how to protect themselves, along with giving them the tools and equipment to help mitigate the risk of cancer and other hidden health risks. The HOODS 4 HEROES campaign mission is to purchase particulate hoods for fire departments across Minnesota that cannot afford them.
For more information on MNFFs research, education and services, visit www.mnfff.org.
About Felling Trailers Inc.
Felling Trailers is a family-owned and operated full line trailer manufacturer located in central Minnesota.
Felling’s pride and differentiation is its customized trailer division. Its engineers utilize the latest Industry-leading design techniques and its experienced metal craftspeople use cutting-edge technology to turn its customers’ conceptual trailer needs into a tangible product.
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Page 92 • October 13, 2021 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com •Truck & Trailer Section • Construction Equipment Guide Curry Supply Launches New Keystone Service Trucks Line
Curry Supply has unveiled its brand-new line of service truck bodies: Keystone and Keystone Pro.
With a heavy-duty aluminum design and the Pro option for a crane body, Curry’s latest addition to the service body world offers superior construction with the lightweight benefits of aluminum, the manufacturer said.
“Curry Supply’s introduction of the Keystone line of service bodies will fill a void in the mobile service truck market that we have experienced for quite some time,” said Jeff Shaw, vice president of sales and marketing at Curry Supply. “Both bodies are part of our mobile service and mechanics truck family of products. They are engineered and designed from feedback we received through years of supporting the work truck industry.”
All Keystone bodies feature a 52 in. wide and 129 in. deep bed, with tie-down rings and a textured floor for added safety. Each side features four compartments, three vertical and one horizontal. Every compartment is designed with at least 20 in. of depth and adjustable shelving. Protected door seals and stainless-steel rotary latches keep all com-
All Keystone bodies feature a 52-in. wide and 129-in. deep bed, with tie-down rings and a textured floor for added safety. Each side features four compartments, three vertical and one horizontal.
partments secure and watertight. The Keystone Pro will feature a crane tower that will accept up to a 25,000 ft-lb crane, while still providing ample compartment space for tool and equipment storage. Custom features and upgrades will be available on both Keystone builds, with work ready stock trucks available to ship nationwide from Curry Supply’s manufacturing facilities located in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Texas beginning in Q4 of 2021. “I am personally excited to see the Keystone come to market,” added Shaw. “We put safety, durability and ease of use, at the forefront of the Keystone design. It’s a great truck, and we believe will be an excellent solution for our customers and the industry.” For more information, call 800/345-2829, email sales@currysupply.com or visit www.currysupply.com.
The Keystone and Keystone Pro will be positioned alongside Curry Supply’s current offerings of Stellar, Autocrane, Reading, and Wilcox bodies, making Curry’s offering of stock and customized service trucks one of the largest product lines in North America.
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Kenworth now offers the Hendrickson HAULMAAX EX as an option for the Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 models.
The Hendrickson next generation heavy duty lightweight rubber suspension is designed for vocational applications such as dump, concrete mixer, refuse, logging, crane/boom, platform and fire/rescue. The new suspension replaces the Hendrickson HAULMAAX family of 40,000- and 46,000-lb. capacity suspensions and also adds a new 52,000-lb. capacity.
In addition to the increased capacity range, the Hendrickson HAULMAAX EX provides a higher site rating and maintains the same weight and durability compared to its predecessor. The suspension utilizes a unique rubber spring design that balances empty-ride quality and loaded stability. Angled bolster springs and a unique progressive load spring provide extra stability for demanding applications such as refuse, concrete mixers and dumps.
“The Hendrickson HAULMAAX EX is an excellent choice for Kenworth vocational customers seeking a lightweight, durable suspension equipped to handle rugged operating conditions and provide a smooth onhighway driving experience,” said Genevieve Bekkerus, Kenworth marketing director. “Now that this suspension line is also available with a 52,000-pound suspension rating, Kenworth customers operating in heavy applications have a viable new suspension option to consider.”
The new suspension replaces the Hendrickson HAULMAAX family of 40,000- and 46,000-lb. capacity suspensions and also adds a new 52,000-lb. capacity.
Felling Enhances Fender Designfor EZ-Tilt Trailers
Felling Trailers has released an enhanced fender design for its ground-level loading, EZ-Tilt trailers.
The new EZ-Tilt fender design offers a similar profile to Felling’s drop deck equipment trailer fenders, opening from the top to allow clearance for the wheels when the trailers in lowered to the loading position. The mechanism for lifting the top of the fender is the wheels/tires themselves.
As the axles (rotating torsion axles) rotate, lowering the tilt bed to the ground, the wheels/tires push up against the top of the fender, lifting it and providing the needed clearance. The main body of the fender is constructed out of a heavy gauge material to maintain the structural integrity throughout the trailer’s life.
Key Design Features: • Sleek Profile — The fenders’ lid/top is attached to the fender body using a series of hinges, concealed and protected inside the fender, maintaining a sleek profile. • Dual Spring Action — Each fender is equipped with two springs (one front and one rear) which hold the lid/top closed while the trailer is in the transport position and during transit. Additionally, these springs aid in closing the fender when returning the trailer to the transport position. • Rubber Bumpers — The lid/top of the fender rests on shock-absorbing rubber bumpers that cushion the lid/top and reduce vibration during transit.
As a rental company responsible for maintaining units, durability and reliability are the most important factors.
Renters tend to rely on two specific types of trailers: dump and utility trailers.
By Chris Pokornowski
SPECIAL TO CEG
Across the country, contracting professionals rely on renting trucks, trailers and equipment to complete jobs that are outside their normal scope of work, are large in scope, have unique requests or require specialized equipment.
Rental companies are responsible for finding and maintaining a large variety of trailers, trucks and other equipment that help their customers work their projects with ease. The experts at Towmaster Trailers put together a guide for rental companies on how to help you identify the best trailers to invest that offer long term ROI and durability, despite rigorous use.
Rental Trailers Experience High Impact Work
Not all people who rent trailers, trucks or other equipment take care of it as they would their own. That means over time rented resources go through a lot of heavy use without necessarily the same concern or care as an owned trailer or piece of equipment.
As a rental company responsible for maintaining units, durability and reliability are the most important factors. Particularly when trailers have to last through a variety of rigorous tasks without compromising dependability.
Ensure Your Rental Trailer Is Up To Task
Dump trailers are excellent for general contracting and landscaping projects because they can move volumes of bricks, dirt, mulch, debris and even small equipment when needed. The additional benefit is the ability to dump the load when feasible rather than manually unloading it.
A utility trailer is another great option for most contracting projects. Utility trailers can be used to haul lawn care or power equipment, haul supplies like pavers and bricks, and move construction or landscaping debris, or other materials.
There are several considerations to make when investing in a rental trailer. You have to ensure it’s a sound investment for your company and will lead to long term ROI. That likely means investing in carefully crafted trailers made of durable materials.
Another consideration to make is how to support your customers, the renters, in reaching their own goals and successfully accomplishing their projects.
Here are some features to look for when when making those considerations on your rental trailer investments:
• High gauge steel floor • Minimal amount of seams in the trailer bed • Smart charging system that indicates how much life is left in the battery • Dump trailer ramps for easy maneuvering and access • Safety feature module that confirms the circuit is reaching the trailer brakes • Hand held remote for dumping to ease operation and keep users safe • Scissor hoist system to provide durability during dumping • Rolling tarp • Electric or Hydraulic surge free-backing brakes that allow for reversing without the trailer locking • LED lights for visibility • Protected wiring systems • High quality paint finish • A manufacturer that stands behind their product and service
Partners Vs. Vendors
Rental businesses have a unique position in the market and for long-term ROI on equipment, it’s best to foster a long-term relationship with a trusted partner. A simple one-time interaction with a vendor may get rental agencies through in a bind, but modern rental companies need to invest time and communication in strategic relationships with vendors.
Make sure when you’re investing in a new trailer or work truck for your rental company, that the manufacturer is willing to invest their time in you and your success.
What’s Your Warranty
Rented trailers go through dozens of different users a year, so a clear and comprehensive warranty becomes all the more important. When investing in a new trailer for your rental company, compare warranties to ensure you’re well covered to avoid costly repairs and work orders.
Building the Best
Towmaster Trailers has partnered with rental companies across the country to provide resilient, versatile trailers that offer long term ROI, even through rigorous rental usage.
If you want to know more about how to make equipment investments that will last for years, reach out to the Towmaster Trailers team today.
Chris Pokornowski is the director of sales at Towmaster Trailer Division and has served in various sales and leadership positions since 1995. He is responsible for developing impactful sales strategies, keeping atop industry trends and insights, and leading the training and development of the sales team.
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