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Truck & Trailer Section
Trucks & Trailers S E C T I O N
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Ben Keeter operates two businesses in the Boulder, Colo., area: Keeter Trucking & Excavating, which includes work for individual homeowners to large commercial projects, and Hogan/Keeter — a company that recycles concrete, asphalt and screened pit run and turns it into a variety of decorative materials.
“I like being hands on myself, so though we’ve explored going larger, we’ve decided to stay somewhat small,” Keeter said.
“We’ve got a total of 25 employees between the two companies, and it simplifies things. We do jobs that we enjoy and work for people that are good to work for. We’ve been here since 1957, and we’ve got a list of long-time customers. We’re very cautious that we don’t overload ourselves because we always want to take care of those customers who keep coming back.”
Running two diverse businesses that rely on diesel-powered earthmoving equipment — some on job sites, some anchored in a central location — requires a solid fleet management strategy. He owns several Caterpillar excavators, including 305s, 325s, and is in the process of adding additional machines. He owns a Caterpillar D8 dozer, several skid steers, dump trucks, side dumps, a low boy truck and more.
When Keeter was in the market for a new fueling solution for all of his heavy equipment, he researched Thunder Creek Equipment’s MTT 690 — a “multi-tank” fuel trailer that allows business owners and fleet managers to haul bulk diesel to their equipment and job sites without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement. This is made possible by isolating diesel in four, six or eight separate 115-gal., DOTcompliant non-bulk tanks.
Tanks are joined by a manifold to a common pump, creating complete isolation during transport and controlled dispensing of fuel at the job site. Each trailer is built to maintain a low profile and is configured to provide optimal balance and a smooth ride at highway speeds, as well as in the most rugged off-highway conditions.
“I found the MTT 690 to be a high-quality, simple product that fits into our system well. We can use it locally at our pit, fueling equipment and crushers and screening plants. And then we can also take it out onto our jobs and fuel our equipment,” Keeter said.
“Because of the way that the MTT 690 is designed, we can do these things without having a special license for our employees to pull it to a job and fuel equipment. It’s becoming more difficult to find employees willing to get a CDL or a hazmat license, so this is a great solution that everybody understands and can operate.”
Keeter has owned the MTT 690 for four years. In that time, his crew has occasionally had questions or a need for parts — he said the customer service at Thunder Creek is top notch.
Keeter said the Thunder Creek MTT 690 has paid for itself in efficiency and time savings. It is equipped with an air pump and small gas engine, which allows for more efficiency in greasing machines than with a hand grease gun.
Instead of hauling 100 gal. at a time in a smaller truckmounted tank, crews can haul almost 700 gal. and handle fleet-wide fueling much faster and more efficiently.
“We save hours upon hours a week with our fueling and greasing and everything with this unit. One guy can be fueling, one guy can be greasing, and it just makes our week more efficient,” Keeter said. “I think that the Thunder Creek trailer would fit just about any operation. It’s simple, wellbuilt, and an excellent addition to our equipment lineup.”
Thunder Creek Equipment’s MTT 690 is a “multi-tank” fuel trailer that allows business owners and fleet managers to haul bulk diesel to their equipment and job sites without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement.
2023 Mack MD 10' Dump Truck, Cummins 6.7L DSL, 220HP, A/T, A/C, 26,000GVW, 5/7 Yard, Air Seat, Air Cab, 162 mi, Stk #: 23D2442 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$107,900 2023 Kenworth T370 6x4, Paccar PX-9, 300HP, 10SPD, A/C, C/C, 54,600GVW, 15’ Tub Dump, Sides & Floor Hardox 450 Steel, , Spring loaded Tarp, PRICE + FET, Stk #: 23D2368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,900
2022 Ford F750, 6.7L DSL, 270HP, A/T, A/C, C/C, 26,000GVW, 16’L, 16ft StakeBed, Air Trailer hookup, Pintle Hitch, Stake pockets, Ratcheting tie downs, 82 mi, Stk #: 22F2148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$101,900 2023 Ford F750, 6.7L, A/T, A/C, C/C, 25,999GVW, 10’ - 5/7 yrd Dump Truck, 86 mi, Stk #: 23V1681 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$103,900 2022 Ford F750, 6.7L DSL, 270HP, A/T, A/C, C/C, 33,000GVW, 12’ Dump Truck, Hydraulic Hoist, Hot Shift PTO, Spring loaded tarp, PH45 Hitch with glad hands, Upgraded drive shaft for towing, 77 mi, Stk #: 22D2073 . . . . . .$109,900
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2023 Kenworth T380 PX7, 300HP, Allison 2500RDS, A/C, 33,000GVW, Valew 1,000g Fuel/Lube Truck, Upgraded Interior, Chrome package, Atlas Hydraulic driven compressor, Stk #: 23L2367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199,900
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2015 Freightliner Cascadia 125, 6x4,Tandem Axle Day Cab, DD15, 455HP, 10SPD, A/C, C/C, 52,000GVW, 288709 mi, Stk #: 15V2225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,900
2022 Felling FT-45-2-TA, 54,200GVW, 38L, 102W, Felling Tilt Tag Trailer with Air Ramps, 24’ Deck, 6’ Beavertail, 2” White Oak Deck, 6’x45” Air Ramps, 9,900lb Tare weight, 44,300lb Capacity, Stk #: 23T1723 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,900 + FET 2020 Felling FT-14-2 PCD Trailer, 16,100GVW, 102W, Felling FT-14-2 PCD, 24’ Retracted / 40’ Extended / 12’ Cargo Bed, Hydraulic Dump Bed, Drop Down Rear Tailgate, 10,700lb payload, Stk #: 20T2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,900 2022 Felling FT-16 PCD Trailer, 18,400GVW, 102W, Felling FT-16 PCD, 24’ Retracted / 40’ Extended / 12’ Cargo Bed, Hydraulic Dump Bed, Drop Down Rear Tailgate, Stk #: 22T2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,900 2022 Felling FT-12 UPT Trailer, 13,800GVW, 20’ Retracted to 30’ Extended 12K Dexter Oil Bath Axles, LED Lights, Tare Weight 3,550lbs, 10,250lb Cap, 4 Class 1 Poles cap at 45’ Length, Stk #: 22T1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,900
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Truck Equipment Survey... NTEA Releases Manufacturers’ Shipments Survey Report
NTEA’s newly released Annual Manufacturers’ Shipments Survey (AMSS) Report (23rd edition) indicates the 2021 bounce out of the 2020 recession led to a truck equipment industry increase of 16.2 percent in terms of dollar value shipped, after — 15.8 percent growth in 2020.
This publication, featuring 2021 data, enables the industry to estimate market size by dollars and units for 76 product lines. NTEA collects and evaluates aggregate results based on data submitted from 92 participating companies. The resulting report offers directional guidance to help commercial vehicle manufacturers and distributors assess business performance.
Consistent with historic results is significant variation in product line growth rates. Most were up for the year, but some declined. In unit terms, there were more decreases, which is reflective of chassis availability and supply chain issues.
“This report continues to serve as an important business planning tool for the commercial vehicle community,” said Steve Latin-Kasper, NTEA senior director of market data and research.
This resource can help:
• evaluate approximate market size • Assess changes in market growth (in terms of units/dollars) • Provide insights in determining your company’s market share
There are a number of ways to estimate the size of the commercial truck and truck equipment industry. However, dollar measurement is required in order to compare the industry’s contribution to the larger manufacturing and wholesale trade economic sectors.
NTEA publishes AMSS data in unit and dollar terms and provides indexes, enabling accurate annual percent change calculation for each market segment. Companies are encouraged to use report findings to support annual business planning processes.
Survey participants receive a complimentary AMSS Report as well as a data tool containing results in an Excel spreadsheet for easier manipulation.
For more information, or to purchase the report ($299 NTEA members, $599 nonmembers), visit ntea.com/amss. To participate in the next AMSS survey, email info@ntea.com.
