1 / 39

D. Joseph Fleming President

This document chronicles the historical relationship between transportation technology and safety regulations, focusing on anti-lock brakes introduced in the 1970s and their implications for the trucking industry. It highlights issues like vehicle breakdowns, emissions, and maintenance challenges over the years, alongside the successful advancements made through collaboration among government, manufacturers, and users. Notable case studies illustrate the impact of legislation and technology on safety, efficiency, and costs, stressing the continued need for innovation in the truck industry.

laszlo
Télécharger la présentation

D. Joseph Fleming President

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. D. Joseph Fleming President Serving the Steel Industry And the Automotive Industry

  2. Grandpa McNicholas – in the tie and hat

  3. First Unit -- 1903

  4. PROBLEMS • Breakdowns

  5. PROBLEMS • Breakdowns • Feed the Horses

  6. PROBLEMS • Breakdowns • Feed the Horses – with only low sulpher HAY

  7. PROBLEMS • Breakdowns • Feed the Horses • Accidents

  8. PROBLEMS • Breakdowns • Feed the Horses • Accidents • AndEMISSIONS

  9. PROBLEMS • And theEMISSIONS SOLUTION

  10. PROBLEMS • And theEMISSIONS SOLUTION TECHNOLOGY

  11. History The McNicholas General Cartage and Storage fleet in 1918: Two 3-tonners and one 2-tonner.

  12. Legislation is Important

  13. DOWNTOWN PITTSBURG PA IN THE 1920’S

  14. Downtown Pittsburgh Pa 2003

  15. Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • The Government Mandated Anti-lock brakes on all new Trucks In 1974

  16. Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • The Government Mandated Anti-lock brakes on all new Trucks In 1974 • Millions of Dollars were spent on R&D

  17. Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • The Government Mandated Anti-lock brakes on all new Trucks In 1974 • Millions of Dollars were spent in R&D • People purchased the trucks

  18. Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • The Government Mandated Anti-lock brakes on all new Trucks In 1974 • Millions of Dollars were spent in R&D • People purchased the trucks • Failures went crazy - Trucks were on the side of the road. AND

  19. Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • The Government Mandated Anti-lock brakes on all new Trucks In 1974 • Millions of Dollars was spent in R&D • People purchased the trucks • Failures went crazy - Trucks were on the side of the road. AND • The Anti-lock rule was rescinded

  20. Anti-lock Brakes - Part II • A TMC Group of Suppliers, Manufacturers, OEMs and Government worked together

  21. Anti-lock Brakes - Part II • A TMC Group of Suppliers, Manufacturers, OEMs and Government worked together • They Developed Standardized Processes, Terminology's, Training Methods, Maintenance Methods, • and

  22. Anti-lock Brakes - Part II • A TMC Group of Suppliers, Manufacturers, OEMs and Government worked together • They Developed Standardized Processes, Terminology's, Training Methods, Maintenance Methods, • and • New Legislation was Passed

  23. 2000 Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • and People purchased the trucks

  24. 2000 Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • It was a Great Success • Quality was Excellent • Drivers and Mechanics Understood Them • And Liked them and

  25. 2000 Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • It was a Great Success • Quality was Excellent • Drivers and Mechanics Understood Them • And Liked them and • Safety Improved

  26. 2000 Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • It was a Great Success • Quality was Excellent • Drivers and Mechanics Understood Them • And Liked them and • Safety Improved & THEY WORK

  27. 2000 Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • It was a Great Success • Quality was Excellent • Drivers and Mechanics Understood Them • And Liked them and • Safety Improved & THEY WORK TEAMWORK = SUCCESS

  28. 2000 Anti-lock Brakes Mandated • Falcon Bought Them • We were an Early Customer • We saw the Benefits and we bought the trucks

  29. Falcon & New Technology • Falcon Purchased Qualcomm very Early • Falcon was an Early Purchaser of Electronic Engines • We saved fuel • Increased Durability and Engine Life • Reduced Maintenance Costs • Had Access to Engine Performance Data in the ECM

  30. Falcon & Electronic Engines • The Technology was Right for the Challenge • The Engines were well Designed and Tested • Cleaner Air was a Bi-Product - Not the Only Product • Legislation and Co-Operation Worked TEAMWORK = SUCCESS

  31. Falcon & New Technology • Falcon's Position on2002 Engines • What are the Benefits for Falcon ? • Current Trucks are Performing Better • Engines are Living Longer • MPG is Good and Costs are Down WE ARE RUNNNING THE TRUCKS LONGER

  32. 2002 ENGINES & FUEL COSTS • WHAT IF FALCON BOUGHT 100 - 2002 ENGINES • Test Group used 160,397 Gallons of Fuel - 5 Months • We spent $252,736 on that Fuel • Annualized - 385,000 Gallons and $606,500

  33. 2002 ENGINES & FUEL COSTS If the loss in MPG is 4.7% EXTRA FUEL COSTS - $90,650 PER YEAR If the loss in MPG is 7.5% EXTRA FUEL COSTS - $149,000 PER YEAR If the loss in MPG is 14.5% EXTRA FUEL COSTS - $310,000 PER YEAR 198,800 extra Gallons of Fuel

  34. 2002 ENGINES & FUEL COSTS The Commercial Trucking Industry consumes 28 billion gallons of Diesel Fuel per Year 14.5% Results in over 4 Billion Gallons of Extra Fuel Annually for the Industry CAN WE AFFORD CLEAN AIR ?

  35. 2007 ENGINES Ken Veith, principal of ACT Research said “2007 engines are expected to increase truck costs by about $10,000 and diminish fuel economy by another 5% WHAT CAN WE DO ?

  36. 2007 ENGINES Recommendations from Citizen Joe Fleming Temporarily Suspend the Implementation of the 2007 Rule Let the 2002 Engines Technology Mature Create a Joint Government, Supplier & User Task force Use ATA/TMC as the forum for this Task Force Find the Best Answer - for all Parties Get Possible Technology into the Fleets ASAP Keep Reliability Data Using VMRS information Publish Test Data & Reliability Information on the NET WHAT CAN WE DO ?

  37. 2007 ENGINES Recommendations from Citizen Joe Fleming Use the TMC Web Sight to Post the Information Do What is Best for the Entire Country - Not Just Air Quality Work for Tax Credits for Users of Clean Vehicles Similar to Automobiles Finalize the Distribution Network for Low Sulpher Fuel AND REMEMBER TEAMWORK = SUCCESS

  38. D. Joseph Fleming President THANK YOU

More Related