TRANSPORT
SITE REPORT
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MARCH 2014
ACT
a ratchet-style gooseneck and a nitrogen-
assisted dampening system (Nitro) 4th
axle booster. The setup would allow the
company to run a 3+1 configuration
and fully optimize the trailer’s capacity.
Further, Conley said Talbert could
manufacture the trailer at 9-feet wide,
54-feet long, with a 27-foot working deck
length and a 15-inch loaded deck height.
To top it off, Conley even offered
Talbert’s 75th Anniversary edition
package. The special edition trailer
was only available for a limited time
and came with specialized detailing,
including stainless steel, 75th Anniversary
conspicuity tape and special decals that
say “Especially Designed & Engineered
for Ewing Trucking & Construction,
LLC.” The trailer is custom painted to
match Ewing colors and has blue, powder-
coated outriggers.
Ewing was pleased that the new trailer
wouldn’t have the company’s drivers
taking the roundabout route as frequently.
He also knew it would pair well with their
specialized 1986 Peterbilt truck.
Talbert often customizes and details
trailers for customers, so the made-to-
order request was nothing unusual.
Ewing has been hauling with his
drop-side trailer since May 2013. He
said he loves the unit’s Nitro stinger,
which provides a proportionate weight
distribution to the rear axle group.
In the case of Ewing’s trailer, the Nitro
provides a 14-foot, 1-inch spacing behind
Axle 3 for the rear flip-up and removable
axle. By hydraulically dampening axle
movement and controlling load transfer,
the Nitro absorbs hauling and loading
Ewing Trucking & Construction frequently
transports bulky mining equipment,
excavators, large loaders and heavy
dozers, for their own company and others.
shocks to reduce stress and provide a
smoother ride. The suspension system
oscillates around a central self-tracking
pivot point grouping and hydraulically
transfers loads in all terrains.
“The Nitro has really prevented several
headaches when it comes to meeting
axle/weight ratios and area bridge law
specifications,” Ewing said. “All in all,
the trailer has made a lot of things easier
for us. We’re proud to know our trailers
are with us for the long haul, not to
mention relieved that we can now pass
a 470 excavator through the tunnel with
no hang-ups. That simply wasn’t possible
before.”
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Ewing and Conley specced a 55-ton drop sided trailer with a ratchet-style
gooseneck and a nitrogen-assisted dampening system (Nitro) 4th axle booster.
