D-train 5th Wheel Compound Hitch and Stinger Semi-trailersN. Royce CurryPresidentNational Zephyr Research

NZR

D-train 5th Wheel Compound Hitch

Eliminates articulation (yaw) at the tractorStinger Semi-trailers increasing capacityVocational trucks with demountable bodiesUniversal tractor becomes Work TruckUtility vehicles, with 3:1 ratio truck bodies

VocationalSemi-trailerTractor

MilitaryResourcesUtility

D-train 5th Wheel Compound Hitchand Universal Tractor

D-train 5th Wheel Compound Hitch Universal Tractor c/w 28’ Tandem Dump

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchUniversal Tractor c/w 28’ Tandem Dump

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchTractor Refuse Packer

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchTractor & Dismounted Packer

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchTractor & Salt Spreader

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchTractor c/w Dismounted Spreader

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchTractor c/w Coal Dump Body

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchTractor c/w Dismounted Coal Body

Utility Vehicles for Universal applicationusing D-train 5th Wheel Compound Hitch

Tractor D-train 5th Wheel Hitch System& Stinger 73’ Semi-trailer (COE 82’OAL)

D-train 5th Wheel Compound HitchTractor c/w Stinger Trailer Detached

Universal tractor c/w D-train 5th Wheel Compound Hitch Off-tracking

For-Hire Carrier Economics Before D-train

63%

3%4%

13%

18%Direct Variable CostsNet Profit

Any year with an operating ratio of 94% is a welcome outcome!

For Hire Carrier Economics with D-train – Same Revenue

54%

11%5%

13%

18%Direct Variable CostsNet Profit

D-train Impact:Operating Ratio = 85%Net Profit Improvement = 400%

For-Hire Carrier Economics with D-train –Incremental Revenue:

54%

15%

5%

11%15%

Direct Variable CostsNet ProfitFinanciing & Tires

D-train ImpactOperating Ratio – 80.5%Net Profit Improvement= 580%