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It is necessary that we take important steps in making our
operation as productive as we can. To that end, we have created a
list of tractor standards to be applied to all additions to our
existing tractor fleet. Each new tractor to be added (whether a
new independent contractor, a replacement tractor for an existing
independent contractor, a replacement/additional tractor for an
existing fleet operator, or a new company tractor) must meet
these standards. (We'll address tractor painting within the
independent contractor lease).
Tractor Standards:
- No older than 5 years.
- Air ride suspension.
- Power steering.
- Pass all Federal, State, Local, and Company safety
requirements.
- No frame stretches or alterations.
- Exhaust system must have mufflers and heat shields.
- No accessories which would block the driver's vision in
any direction or which would take away from a
professional fleet appearance.
- Local daycab tractor (for gasoline, diesel fuel,
kerosene, and jet) weight of 16,000 lbs. with driver and
fuel, and within wheelbase range of 185 to 220 inches.
- Road/sleeper tractor (for multiple day dispatch) weight
of 19,500 lbs. with driver and fuel, and within wheelbase
range of 185 to 260 inches.
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