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The Latest News from J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers • Volume XV • Issue 3 2014

A Letter from Jerry Johnson The momentum continues. 2014 has been everything we projected it to be and then some! We see the positive business climate and demand for truck bodies, trailers and tanks continuing to grow through 2015. With this demand, J&J has introduced the 2015 Dealer Spring Buy Program to help assure that you have production capacity when you need it this coming spring. While we are already booking orders for end users and fleets in January, February, and March, we have set aside planned capacity to support dealers bringing in their spring inventory.

2015 Spring Buy Program in Full Swing

Last month, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers launched a Spring Buy program that encourages dealers and end users to get orders placed for spring delivery as soon as possible. Based on current conditions and leading truck forecasts, J&J is anticipating a strong 2015. We expect our dump body plant to be operating at maximum capacity and want to make sure J&J customers have the inventory they will need to turn trucks without long lead time from their upfitters. Call J&J today to reserve your 2015 spring dump body productions slots.

We recognize you have other choices when it comes to truck bodies and trailers. We hope that you recognize “planning” as one of the values that set us apart. While we are not perfect, the management team and workforce at J&J spends considerable time planning our work, managing our production schedule and looking forward to meet the needs of our customers. If you are engaged in planning for 2015 and concerned about long lead times from up-fitters interfering with your ability to turn inventory, call us and see if Spring Buy might be a solution. At J&J, we are continuously looking at new or growth market segments where we can add value as a supplier and to expand our foot print in the truck equipment industry. This year we are introducing the chassis mounted J&J LPG Bobtail for the retail distribution of liquid propane gas and are now accepting orders with full rate production ramping up through the end of the 4th quarter. Additionally, we will be introducing the J&J LPG Bulk Transport Trailer in the 1st quarter of 2015. Exciting times and new opportunities as a result of America’s energy renaissance. It is hard to believe we are in the last quarter of 2014. A year ago we began talking about the positive momentum we saw building at J&J and in our industry. I am happy to report the momentum continues to build and we are committed to doing everything in our power to continue to earn your business. It is my privilege to once again thank you for your business, wish you a happy holiday season and a prosperous 2015.

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The UltraLight (UL) and Material Hauler (MH) steel and aluminum dump bodies are J&J’s most popular models. Put them in your fleet.

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Sincerely,

Gerald (Jerry) Johnson

Built For The Long Haul.™

Why Good Chassis Arrival Dates And VIN Numbers Are Critical Managing a production schedule is difficult. To salesmen, customers, and individuals that are not involved in work order processing and production planning, it may seem like voodoo and witchcraft, seasoned with a little crazy. It is not. Production planning is based on 4 things: 1. Labor availability. 2. Raw material availability. 3. Long lead time component availability (critical path). 4. Chassis arrival date and VIN (to identify chassis by J&J work order). To describe something complex, simply, J&J’s production schedule is based on chassis arrival date and the first available production slot (labor) after the chassis arrival date. In certain cases, production may be scheduled based on a long lead time component delivery date (critical path), if that date occurs after the chassis arrival date and after first available production date. J&J has control of items 1 – 3 in the list above. J&J does not have control of number 4 – chassis arrival and VIN. You have control over accurate chassis arrival dates and accurate VIN. Bad chassis arrival dates cause major scheduling problems. The first time a chassis arrival date is missed, the corresponding work order rolls back in the schedule one week and a good order (chassis arrived) is pulled forward. If chassis arrival misses the second week, the work order is pulled from the production schedule and placed in “Unscheduled” purgatory until chassis arrival can be validated; then the work order is placed in the next available production slot. The next available slot may be significantly later than the original scheduled date. You may ask, “Why do you do that? It’s not fair.” J&J processes and produces hundreds of work orders a month. Bad chassis arrival dates wreak havoc on the production schedule. Our answer, “It is not fair to customers with work orders that have good chassis arrivals to allow schedule churn for poor communication.”

Vocational Truck Sales Climb as Construction, Energy Grow

Recent articles in Heavy Duty Trucking and Trailer Body Builders indicate that demand for vocational trucks continues to be pushed by oil and gas producers, road building, and municipal business. Last September, 43,3000 total Class 5-8 orders were booked, up 21% from a year ago. And, over the past twelve months, Class 5-8 net orders have totaled 540,000 units. That cumulative order volume represents the strongest 12-month period for Class 5-8 order placement since the twelve months ending November 2005. At J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, we can provide our customers with the equipment to outfit their vocational trucks with a full and robust product line-up that meets the requirements of the construction and energy industries. Whether you need one unit or several, count on J&J to deliver the equipment you need.

Chassis provided by The Pete Store, Landover. Lubrication Truck

Winch Tractor

Pressure Vacuum Tanker

Hydraulic Fracturing Trailer

Pressure Vacuum Tank Trailer

Well Service Truck

Photos from customers... R.L. Hannah & Sons, a trucking company based in Harrisonville, Missouri, sent J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers this picture of their Peterbilt’s first day on the job with a new dump body. The chassis was mounted with a J&J MH EVO smooth side polished aluminum dump body. R.L. Hannah was founded by Russell Leroy Hannah over 50 years ago with one dump truck. Today his wife, Francis, still runs the company with daughter Sharon Green. They operate a fleet of close to 30 trucks that haul rock, sand, and road salt in Kansas and Missouri.

What can I do to assure my work orders are produced when scheduled? � Provide the best possible chassis arrival date when you place your order with J&J. � As chassis delivery dates from the OEM be come firm, communicate those dates to your J&J sales representative or to the factory. � Assure your body specifications, chassis arrival, and VINs are firm no later than 3 weeks before scheduled production at J&J. Help us, help you satisfy your customers and meet their delivery expectations. Page 2

According to Tim Green, “This is the first bed I have ever seen that when loaded with 25-30 tons of material the sides didn’t bow out. It didn’t matter, out here where we are, whether aluminum or steel, the sides would bow out but not on this one.”

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ISO 9001:2008 Certified. Quality products, quality workmanship.

Send your photos to us and, if selected, we’ll publish in the newsletter. Email them to sales@jjbodies. com with your name and company name with a brief description. $10 Visa gift card for pictures we use!

On the Road with

LWC

Lightweight Crossmemberless

This multi-purpose dump body is an excellent solution for hauling asphalt today and shot rock tomorrow. It is comparable to aluminum dump bodies in weight with the proven impact and abrasion resistance of high hard steel. If you haul rock, gravel or asphalt, you owe it to yourself to check out this steel dump body.

MH

Cleveland Brothers provided the CT660 chassis.

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The Right Steel for Your Body.

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EVO Material Hauler

The EVO series dump bodies are an excellent solution if you’re hauling asphalt, sand, stone, gravel, or coal. The reinforced interlocking double wall panels provide excellent insulation for materials like asphalt. The interior wall is designed to absorb impact, while the outside remains in good condition.

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Medium-Duty Chassis

J&J Customer, Bob Wood, Accepts Award The dump body is mounted on a Kenworth W900 provided by Cutler Transport.

J&J’s medium-duty dump bodies are ideally suited for municipal and commercial applications. They are an excellent choice for road maintenance, snow and ice control, and construction and landscaping applications. Depend on these versatile dump bodies to deliver years of hard work and reliable service.

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The Pete Store, Baltimore, provided the Peterbilt 379 chassis.

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There’s no substitute for a dump body or trailer built by J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers.

GOOD News Bytes From Our OEM Partners Caterpillar has been named to the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), recognizing Caterpillar as Lightweight a sustainability Crossmemberless leader in the Industrial Engineering sector. This marks the 13th year for Caterpillar to be included in the list since DJSI debuted in 1999. The annual DJSI process involves a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance factors, assessing issues such as innovation management, supply chain management, climate strategy, product stewardship, labor practices and health and safety. Daimler Trucks marked the production of its 3,000,000th vehicle in North America. The milestone was Pressure Vacuum Tank commemorated by the delivery of a Freightliner Cascadia® Evolution to representatives from Schneider at DTNA’s manufacturing facility in Cleveland, North Carolina. “Daimler is committed to pacing the industry in terms of engineering and manufacturing excellence, as well as production of vehicles that provide a real total cost of ownership solution for our customers,” said Roger Nielsen, chief operating officer. Hino Trucks held their sixth annual National Service Skills Competition at their training facility in Novi, Crane Service Body Michigan last week. The Skills Competition brings together the best of the best dealer service technicians from across the country that achieved Master Elite Technician status and puts them head-tohead against each other in varying simulated service-related situations.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America introduced the latest addition to its wide range of N-Series Light-Duty Chassis diesel trucks, the NPR-XD. The new model was announced as part of the continuing celebration of the 30th anniversary of Isuzu trucks in the U.S. market.

Kenworth is adding a natural gas option for the Kenworth T880, the company’s flagship vocational truck. Material Hauler The Kenworth T880 day cab and 52-inch mid-roof sleeper configurations now can be specified with the factory-installed Cummins Westport ISX12 G 400-hp natural gas engine with 1,450 lb-ft of torque. The ISX12 G is available with manual, automatic and Eaton UltraShift® Plus transmission options, including 10-speed LAS and 13-speed MHP series. Mack Truck’s W.W. Engine & Supply dealership recently opened its new Somerset, PA location and Medium-Duty Chassis many people attended the grand opening. The event included tours of the new truck dealership, which offers Mack and Volvo vehicles. There were also funnel cakes, drinks, prizes, parts and service vendor displays, and promotions. A ribbon cutting ceremony also took place at the new 30,000 sq. ft. facility which includes a state-of-the-art paint booth. Bob Hall, J&J sales representative, attended on behalf of J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers. Navistar, Inc. announced it is offering the Allison Transmission FuelSense® fuel-efficiency Half Round package on its medium-duty and vocational International® truck models. FuelSense, available in Allison’s 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series transmissions, automatically adapts shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle, without sacrificing performance.

Peterbilt Motors Company expects thousands of Peterbilt owners, enthusiasts Semi Elliptical and current and former employees to gather October 25th at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Calif., for a special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peterbilt Motors Company. The 75th Anniversary is anticipated to feature up to 400 show trucks representing milestone models from throughout the company’s history, a reunion luncheon of current and former employees, supplier and vendor exhibits, music, guest speakers, and a charity raffle for a Model 379. Western Star is responding to rising mobile Internet usage, and refreshing www.WesternOff Road Star.com with an emphasis on creating a mobile-friendly user experience. From any mobile or tablet device, Western Star fans and customers can now easily access information about Western Star® 4700, 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models. The site delivers model information, dealer and service locator, eBrochures, current news, upcoming events, access to brand merchandise and opportunities to connect with Western Star on social media. Volvo Trucks is expanding its model range in Europe with a new version of the Volvo UltraLight FE running entirely on methane gas. The Volvo FE CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) has been primarily developed for operations involving short driving cycles with repeated starts and stops such as refuse collection and local distribution. It is equipped with a new 9-litre Euro 6 gas-powered engine featuring spark plug technology and automatic transmission. Keep in touch with J&J for the latest updates on new products, services, and events through our social media channels!

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NEW Addition to the

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e are excited to announce that J&J Truck Bodies & trailers has added Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) tanks to our oil and gas product line. The tanks are designed and built by our qualified and knowledgeable personnel who are backed by years of experience in engineering, welding, and fabrication.

Product Line Our Liquid Propane Gas tanks and trailers feature superior construction and craftsmanship. Let J&J quote your next tank truck.

J&J tanks are precision engineered to meet DOT regulations and are tested prior to delivery. Depend on J&J to provide you with competitive quotes and to manufacture to your specification. We are also planning to introduce MC331 transport trailers and propane service trucks in early 2015.

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omerset Welding & Steel is a full-service welding, hydraulics, and fabrication facility. The company offers a wide variety of services, including welding, hydraulics, machining and finishing. Our engineering staff uses the stateof-the-art software technology and our expert workforce uses the latest robotics, computers, and tooling to manufacture custom products for our customers. We also provide 3D modeling and detailed proposal drawings. In addition, we have web conferencing capabilities which allow you to easily and conveniently check in with our team to view designs, drawings, and to discuss your projects. These technologies save you time and money. We partner with our customers to provide them with unparalleled service and support during the entire phase of their project. Somerset Welding clients have been relying on us for over 55 years to provide them with quality products, expert workmanship, and on-time delivery. Somerset Welding & Steel operates J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers and J&J Truck Equipment.

Somerset Welding has 3 facilities in Somerset, PA totaling over 342,000 square feet of space and employing over 250 talented and highly experienced people.

The next time your plans call for custom welding and fabrication, give Somerset Welding a call. We’ll be happy to provide quotes and drawings. 800.598.8552 / [email protected] Page 5

Customers rely on J&J for quality products, expertise and knowledge, fast quotes, excellent service, and on-time delivery.

Trucks Built Your Way

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Colonial Ford Truck Sales ordered a J&J chipper body for

Shively Motors sent J&J Truck Equipment a Dodge Ram

their customer’s F550 truck. These custom built bodies

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come in various sizes and configurations and are most

es, snowplow, de-icer spreader, and a tarping system.

commonly used for landscaping and mulching applica-

These aluminum dump bodies for one-ton chassis save

tions. The aluminum body construction allows owner/

about 500 lbs. over steel dumps, but offer the same hoist

operators to haul maximum payload, increasing

ratings to get jobs done quickly using less fuel.

productivity and profitability. Call today and let J&J put together a specification package that meets your needs.

Think Of It As Refriger-Nation

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ccording to the Old Farmer’s Almanac another teeth-chatteringly cold winter is on its way across the United States. “Colder is just almost too familiar a term,” Editor Janice Stillman said. “Think of it as a refriger-nation.” With its traditionally 80 percent accurate weather forecasts, The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this winter will be another arctic blast with above-normal snowfall throughout much of the nation. Page 6

J&J’s product lines include the industry’s best offerings of snow and ice removal equipment. At J&J Truck Equipment, we have everything you’ll need to maintain safe roadways, parking lots, and driveways this winter. J&J Truck Equipment is an authorized distributor for leading snow and ice equipment brands such as Boss, Fisher, Tenco, ProTech, Henke, and Swenson. Let our knowledgeable, factory trained staff help you select the equipment that meets your needs and your budget.

CALL TODAY 877.455.8785

Trailers Going to Work Overseas

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ack Trucks ordered 8 half round dump trailers for their tractors that are going to work in Nigeria. J&J’s half round dump trailers are built with J&J Body Armor which is available in 400 or 450 Brinell hardness with chemical composition, hardness, and yield strength similar to Mil Spec armor plate. J&J Body Armor™ is a wear and impact resistant steel designed for severe duty applications, or light weight steel bodies and trailers that maximize payload and equipment service life. Maximize profit from your capital equipment investment. Cost effective, high strength J&J Body Armor,™ the right steel for your body. The Right Steel for Your Body.

quipment Solutions, located in Curacao, ordered a E steel push out trailer that will be used to haul waste to landfills. Curacao is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and located off the coast of Venezuela. J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is one of the few companies who has been manufacturing push out trailers for close to 30 years. Precision engineered to haul waste and sludge.

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