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OAR Box 1147 

Prepped by Ollie Stewart 

Document Number: 

162) IV-E-35 

Docket Number: 

A-87-11 

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\ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

ANN ARBOR. MICHIGAN 48105 

MAP ? '• • • -

MAR 3 I 1988 

OFFICE OF 

AIR AND RADIATION 

MEMORANDUM 

SUBJECT: Meeting With FHWA/OMCS Regarding Onboard Vapor 

Recovery 

FROM: 

TO: 

THRU: 

Glenn W. Passavant , Senio r Projec t Manager i3i2cnW fei^wH 

Standard s Development and Support Branch 

The Record 

Chester J. France, Chief 

Standards Development a 

On January 12, 1988 representatives of EPA's Office of 

Mobile Sources met with Jim Britell of the Office of Motor 

Carrier Safety (OMCS) to discuss concerns which they raised in 

a December 15,- 1987 letter to the House Committee on Energy and 

Commerce regarding onboard system safety for heavy-duty 

gasoline vehicles (HDGVs). 

With regard to rebuilds, OMCS expressed concern over 

potential safety impacts for second or third owners who rebuild 

these engines and may not properly deal with the onboard system 

in the process. OMCS asked what provisions EPA had to cover 

testing of rebuilt engines. EPA made several points in 

response. First, rebuilds are primarily ah issue for 

heavy-duty diesel engines and data available to EPA indicate 

that heavy-duty gasoline engines are not frequently rebuilt. 

The useful life of the vehicle and engines are about the same 

due to relatively low mileage accumulation rates. Second, EPA 

noted that ;Lf_ this is a concern for possible future onboard 

systems, it is now a concern for evaporative systems and all 

other safety issues regarding engines and fuel systems. OMCS 

said they had no hard data on hand to support their view on the 

rebuilds and longer useful life for HDGVs, but agreed to 

provide EPA information they had seen recently which was 

developed by the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association for 
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the grocery 'industry.* OMCS agreed that if rebuilds are 

infrequent then any safety problems would also be small and 

that onboard would not necessarily make their concerns any more 

or less than for current vehicle. 

OMCS also went on to state that they had no outstanding 

concerns regarding onboard system safety but were awaiting 

information on the manufacturers' configurations as the next 

step in their evaluation. OMCS also expressed some interest in 

how second stage manufacturers would deal with onboard systems, 

and this topic was discussed briefly. 

Finally, several other items were discussed. OMCS 

explained that they still plan to propose dispensing rate 

changes and venting systems fire test provisions for HDGV fuel 

tanks equipped with evaporative controls, but that it would be 

handled in a separate NPRM at a later date. OMCS also stated 

that changes in the commercial zone exemption provision are 

still being considered, and that no action had occurred on the 

California petition for heavy-duty vehicle fuel tank safety. 

Finally, in response to specific questions, OMCS explained that 

recreational vehicles are regulated by NHTSA since they are 

normally not in commerce and that vehicles such as rental 

vans/trucks are not regulated by FHWA/OMCS unless they are used 

in commerce. At the close of the meeting OMCS was invited to 

visit EPA's Ann Arbor Laboratory to see EPA's onboard systems 

and to discuss any new concerns which may arise in the future. 

Attachment 

This information (attached) was received at EPA in late 

February 1988, but does not support the view expressed by 

OMCS. It seems to address primarily trailer age, and says 

nothing about HDGV rebuild or useful life periods other 

than to suggest that the straight truck fleet age (which 

may be gas or diesel powered) are about the same values 

used by EPA. 
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BULLETIN 

CHARLES J. CALVIN 

Pxendent 

TRUCK TRAILER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 

1020 Princess Street 

Alexandria, Virginia 22314 

lltUUUia TTmk $t*vic.tm My five wou « tdiUAtiCm, 

not liming tin* iai.U five you tu«*UMt. (703) 549-3010 

Seasons Greetings 

BULLETIN NO. 2259 December 2, 1987 

FOOD INDUSTRY TRAILER SURVEYS 

A Trucking Profile Survey conducted by Frank M. Gambino, Assistant Professor 

of Food Distribution, Western Michigan University, for the food wholesaling industry 

revealed the following: 

• • • • Of the 17,607 tractors, trailers and trucks operated by the 

118 survey respondents, 90.1% were owned while 9.9% were 

leased. The most common method for leasing equipment 

was the fleet lease agreement which accounted for 90% of 

all lease agreements. 

• • • • 

• • • • 

The ratio of trailers to tractors was 2.5 to 1. 

Of the 11,803 trailers in operation 54.6% were refrigerated 

units while 45.4% were dry freight vans. 

Of all trailers surveyed, 14.17% were 48'. 8.9% were 102" 

wide and doubles equalled 4.74%. 

The following bar graphs illustrate the average age of fleets, age of dry 

trailers and age of refrigerated trailers. This information is part of a Transportation 

Analysis conducted by Scott Ames, Logistics Associates, Dallas, Texas. 

Average Age of Fleet 

Age of Trailers (Dry) 

Age of Trailers (Refrigerated) 

For further information contact Lisa Gray, National American Wholesale 

Grocers' Association, 201 Park Washington Court, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 -

(703) 532-9400. 
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TTMA BULLETIN 

NO. 2259 - 2 December 2, 1987 

AVERAGE AGE OF FLEET 

WHOLESALE 

GROCERS FOODSERVICE 

TRACTOR 

ST. TRUCK 

SM. REFRIG 

DRY TRLR 

LG. REFRIG 

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TRANSPORTATION 

ANALYSIS FLEET AGE IN YEARS 

NAWC* LOCIiTKt AMOCUTtt IfOA 

30 

20 

10 

AGE OF TRAILERS (DRY) 

WHOLESALE 

GROCERS FOODSERVICE 

1917 

TRANSPORTATION 

ANALYSIS 

NAWCA LOCimO AMOCIATU IfOA 

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l 

JmL 

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1 2 3 "4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1515+ 

YEARS 
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TTMA BULLETIN 

NO. 2259 

- 3 December 2, 1987 

AGE OF TRAILERS (REFRIG) 

WHOLESALE 

GROCERS FOODSERVICE 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1515+ 

YEARS 

TRUCK AND BUS FACTORY SALES 

Light Trucks 

(GVW -10,000 lbs. or less) 

Medium Trucks 

(GVW -10,001 -19,500 lbs.) ... . 

Light Heavy Trucks 

(GVW -19,501 - 26,000 lbs.) ... . 

Medium Heavy Trucks 

(GVW - 26,001 - 33,000 lbs.).... 

Heavy, Heavy Trucks 

(GVW over 33,000 lbs.).. 

TOTAL 

September 

1986 

295,135 

546 

3,637 

9,048 

9,622 

317,988 

9 Months 

Cumulative 

1986 

2,394,732 

4,155 

34,128 

73,828 

84,950 

2,591,793 

September 

1987 

300,960 

655 

3,268 

8,203 

11,871 

324,957 

9 Months 

Cumulative 

1987 

1 

2,639,003 

5,018 

34,239 

79,587 

102,177 

2,860,024 
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TTMA BULLETIN 

NO. 2259 - 4 - December 2, 1987 

PIGGYBACK LOADINGS 

For the Week Ended October 31, 1987 Number % 

Number of Rail Cars 63,128 

Increase from 1086 Week .' 1,740 2.8% 

Total Loadings (44 Weeks) 2,536,698 

Increase from 1986 Period 112,222 4.6% 

Number of Trailers or Containers 105, 587 

Increase from 1986 Week 3,533 3-6% 

Year to date total 4,175,764 

Increase from 1986 Period 128,964 3.2% 

For the Week Ended November 7, 1987 

Number of Rail Cars 63,295 

Increase from 1986 Week 8,203 14.9% 

Total Loadings (45 Weeks)

 2

, 599,993 

Increase from 1986 Period 120,425 4-9% 

105,177 

Number of Trailers or Containers 105,177 

Increase from 1986 Week 1,230 1.2% 

Year to date total 4,280,941 

Increase from 1986 Period 130,194 3.1% 

TRUCK TONNAGE 

Truck tonnage in the week ended October 24, 1987 was 3.4% above the 

preceding week. The year to year tonnage increased 9.4% when compared with 

week of 1986. 

The total weekly tonnage changes reflect truckload tonnage gain of 0.8% 

and less than truckload tonnage up 4.2%. Year to year truckload, tonnage 

increased 13.6% and less than truckload was up 8.2%. 

Truck tonnage in the week ended October 31, 1987 was 7.1% above the 

preceding week. The year to year tonnage increased 6.6% when compared with 

week of 1986. 

The total weekly tonnage changes reflect truckload tonnage gain of 10.9% 

and less than truckload tonnage up 5.9%. Year to year truckload tonnage increased 

2.7% and less than truckload was up 7.9%. 

NOTE: ATA indicates that due to bankruptcies and mergers over time, plus 

untimely responses by a number of the general freight carriers participating 

in this survey, coverage within many of the production areas is scant. As 

such, ATA cannot assure that the reported figures are an accurate reflection 

of overall market conditions in the numerous areas. 
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TTMA BULLETIN 

NO. 2259 - 5 - December 2, 1987 

\ 

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS 

TTMA was pleased to welcome the following new members: 

Trailer Manufacturer 

HELLER TRUCK BODY CORPORATION 

138 RT 22 . . 

Hillside, New Jersey 07205

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 923-9200 

The company manufactures cargo containers, refrigerated containers, flatbed 

trailers, container chassis, truck bodies-van, refrigerated, open top, flat bed. 

Darryl L. Novak, Chairman of the Board will be TTMA's Principal 

Contact. Ernie Choi is the Engineer for the firm. 

Associate Member 

ALLIED SIGNAL 

BENDIX FRICTION MATERIALS DIVISION 

P. 0. Box 238 (518) 273-6550 

Troy, New .York 12181 

The company manufactures asbestos free and semi-metallic brake blocks. 

Ted Lazarcheff, Director of Sales, will be TTMA's Principal Contact. 

Other officers in the firm are: James N. Bateman, Vice President & General 

Manager, Gerald W. Howard, Marketing Account Representative, and 

Bob C. Busch, Marketing Account Representative. 

TTMA VISITORS 

TTMA was pleased to welcome the following as recent headquarters visitors: 

M. W. Bagwell, Jr., President and Lee Hancock, Engineering Manager of 

Isometrics, Inc., Reidsville, North Carolina. 

James & Di Glaspie, Corporate Vice President Sales, North America, The Budd 

Company and TTMA Vice Chairman for Associates - Troy, Michigan. 

Jack & Grace Kyle, Sales Manager, Steel of West Virginia, 

Huntington, West Virginia 25726 

Del Seehusen, Account Executive, Manager - Truck Group, 

R. L. Polk & Co., Detroit, Michigan 
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