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so it was topical, " explained Kevin Rohlwing,
SVP of training at the Tire Industry Association,
who played the role of the smarmy plaintiff side
expert witness to perfection. He levied blame at
several parties, from the hub and wheel manufacturers
to the tire dealer that had serviced the
trailer. Ultimately, the fleet took the blame and
had to pay.
" In the mock trial, the fleet was found to be
100% responsible because they were the last
one to touch the wheel, " Rohlwing continued. " In
reality, the wheel and hub manufacturers would
have settled out of court, which they often do in
civil litigation, which leaves the fleet and the tire
service vendor holding the bag. "
He stressed that fleets should " know who is
installing your wheels and how they are installing
them. "
" Besides following proper procedures, the
torque check after 50-100 miles is a good way to
identify issues before they become problems, "
Rohlwing advised. " Improper installation will
typically result in torque loss shortly after the
vehicle has returned to service. A simple torque
check down the road after tire service will help
ensure that nothing is loose and prevent wheel-off
accidents from happening. "
Rohlwing also said wheel-offs are easily
prevented: " When proper wheel installation and
inspection procedures are followed, wheel-off
accidents are unlikely. "
Those aren't always followed, however, which
makes any loss of life or injury all the more tragic.
He advised that fleets should research any
aftermarket safety device and " consider all of the
benefits and costs to determine if the investment
is warranted. "
Tying in TCO
For Madore, accident prevention as well as a clean
conscience outweigh any options of a return on
investment. He insists he couldn't face a victim's
family knowing " loved ones are dead because I
was worried about $2,500. "
He also experienced those costly wheel-offs,
which on the repair side alone can reach $11,000.
Turner explained that along with replacing the
tire, wheel, and brake drum, " the spindle is all
chewed up and melted. "
" You can't even put tires back on, so you have
to call someone out, and I have to cut that spindle
off and weld a new one on, " he added. " You've got
to wait 24 hours to put it back together because
you can't cool that real quick or you quench it. "
All Around, which started distributing
TetherTech last June, has sold
thousands of products so far.
David Key, president of All
Around, expects that number
to surpass 100,000, based on
recent testing that indicated
other maintenance benefits.
According to Key, TetherTech
hubs prevent wheel-end play, bearing wear, and
tire wear.
" This product holds all bearing components
and wheels in place squarely to perfection due
to the spring load on the cable and system, " he
said. " This keeps the bearings at optimal wheelend
play without letting the wear cause needed
adjustments on a consistent basis. This product
not only saves the lives of the public but also will
pay for itself the first year. "
In Oklahoma, the ROI is even better, following
the expected passage of Senate Bill 735. This will
establish the Justin Sullivan Trailer Safety Act and
provide tax credits (25% of price) to fleets that
purchase safe wheel-tethering systems.
Justin Sullivan was an 18-year-old who was
killed by a wayward wheel in 2002. The day prior
to his death, the standout catcher eyeing the Major
League Baseball draft was named Player of the
Year by The Daily Oklahoman.
Turner says he has become close with the
Sullivan family-and if he has his way, he'll never
have to meet another family like them, one devastated
by a preventable tragedy.
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" Besides following proper procedures,
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