The. Used Truck Gets new life. Every issue of the The Long Hauler celebrates the J&J truck bodies, tanks, Built for the Long Haul.

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1 The Long Hauler The Latest News from J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Volume XIII Issue A Letter from the President of Somerset Welding & Steel Every issue of the The Long Hauler celebrates the J&J truck bodies, tanks, trailers and truck equipment out working on America s roadways and job sites.this issue of The Long Hauler celebrates the PEOPLE that make J&J so special: our employees and our customers. We ll introduce you to some of the employees that work on your J&J order. You ll meet our sales team a mix of J&J veterans and new faces. And, you ll meet a J&J customer who views J&J as a partner in the success of his business. At J&J, we re proud of the quality and durability of our products and service; but we re more proud of the quality and durability of the relationships we build. They re Built for the Long Haul. We look forward to serving you this year. Sincerely, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is a division of Somerset Welding & Steel. Bill Riggs Used Truck Gets new life SE Semi- Elliptical Extending the life of existing equipment is a great way to save money. Martin Paving sent their 1998 Peterbilt to J&J for a new dump body where it was outfitted with a steel 15 DynaHauler Semi- Elliptical (SE) body that features a high lift tailgate. In the end, the entire truck looked like new and was ready to get back to work. The next time you want to update your fleet, let J&J give you a quote on replacing the dump bodies. It s a smart investment. Built for the Long Haul.

2 For more information, or call / J&J Tank Trucks Featured at Spring Shows Page 2 The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) is pleased to confirm that Somerset Welding & Steel s renewal for qualified member status through the Member Verification Program has been approved. As such, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers will be recognized as an MVP member through March 31, MVP accredited companies distinguish themselves by achieving key criteria around employee education and training, quality, safety and compliance with government regulatory requirements. J&J president, Bill Riggs, said We are pleased to participate in the MVP program, as we have since its start in The NTEA requirements were even more stringent this year, but because of our ongoing focus on training and quality, and our compliance to our ISO, ASME, and DOT certifications, we remain ahead of industry standards. According to NTEA President Steve Sill, president, Aspen Equipment (Minneapolis, MN), NTEA MVP status identifies firms that are verified to have achieved high standards in order to provide better value to their customers. They have proven their commitment to achieve excellence within the work truck industry by adopting specific business practices and verified compliance with applicable government regulations. The MVP program first introduced to NTEA members in 2005 identifies consistent business practices around quality, integrity, safety, training and compliance; helping member companies create mutually beneficial and longer-lasting relationships with their suppliers, distributors and customers. Youngstown Kenworth provided the chassis. The tank features custom light packages, paint, and polished aluminum trays. Tank trucks and tank trailers will be featured at several oil and gas trade shows this spring and summer. These include Tri-County Oil and Gas Expo in Pennsylvania, Global Petroleum (Canada), Northern Tier Marcellus Shale (PA) and PA Oil and Gas Expo. Some of these exhibits will have literature and J&J reps only. For more information on any of these shows, please sales@jjbodies.com. Push Out Trailers for Transportation Company Adam Diehl J&J Welder This was one of the best looking tank trucks I have ever worked on. J &J Truck Bodies & Trailers is one of the few companies that manufactures Steel Push Out (SPO) trailers. They are primarily used in hauling waste to landfills where the ejection cylinder is used to quickly unload the trailer. Since the trailer loads horizontally, it eliminates the problem of tipping on the uneven terrain oftentimes found at landfills. In addition to push outs, J&J also manufactures walking floor trailers and tippers. Call J&J when you need waste hauling trailers. We re experts! Winch Tractors - The workhorse of the oil and gas fields. J &J Truck Equipment s heavy-duty winch tractors feature a full line of Ramsey Wildcat winches (other brands also available) with a heavy-duty winch mount, headache rack, work platform, air slide 5th wheel, and tail roller assembly. Modular designs allow for a variety of custom configurations and lighting options. MEET OUR TEAM ISO 9001:2008 Certified. Quality products, quality workmanship.

3 MH Material Hauler On the Road with J&J s most popular product model, the MH dump body is the workhorse of coal and aggregate hauling. Available in steel and aluminum, these precision-engineered dump bodies are built to specification and will withstand many years of hard service. All J&J steel dump bodies are shot blasted prior to the application of Sherwin-Williams Genesis paint system to insure a smooth, durable finish. Chassis was provided by Hunter Keystone Peterbilt. LDC Light-Duty Chassis Your light-duty truck deserves a J&J heavy-duty dump body. Available in steel, aluminum, or stainless, the LDC dump body is perfect for light construction hauling, landscaping, and road maintenance. Light and medium-duty dump bodies are also a favorite choice of municipal agencies and departments of transportation. Tri-County Motors provided the International TerraStar chassis through Walsh Equipment. LWC Lightweight Crossmemberless The J&J LWC dump truck is a strong, lighter weight steel solution for your material hauling needs. Lighter weight crossmemberless steel dump bodies are a favorite choice for operators looking to haul more payload in a lighter weight steel truck. The body features HARDOX steel and formed bottom rails. Page 3 Cleveland Brothers provided the Caterpillar CT660. There s no substitute for a dump body or trailer built by J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers.

4 MEET THE For more information, or call SALES STAFF The J&J sales staff has over 200 combined years of experience in selling and spec ing truck equipment. We offer our customers the best team in the industry and want you to contact them directly with any questions or help you may need. We re confident that their knowledge and expertise will be an asset whenever you need to spec truck equipment for your chassis. J&J TRUCK BODIES & TRAILERS / JERRY JOHNSON Vice President Sales Nationwide RON WRIGHT Regional Sales Manager South Atlantic Government Sales Nationwide ED MONK Regional Sales Manager Northeast including Delaware BOB HALL Regional Sales Manager Midwest including Western Pennsylvania LARRY FAIDLEY Manager Inside Sales Nationwide J&J TRUCK EQUIPMENT / CRAIG HAUGER General Manager TODD IMES Sales Manager Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia MEET THE PARTS STAFF CHRIS DURBOROW Sales Manager Eastern Pennsylvania and New York JIM WEIR Inside Sales Nationwide Call the J&J Parts Department for replacement parts and custom part fabrication. Fast service keeps your trucks on the road / / SAM SMITH Support Services Manager J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers: Gail Auman, Ryan Johnson J&J Truck Equipment: Stephanie Mort, Joe Ladosky Page 4 Customers rely on J&J for product knowledge, excellent service, and fast quotes.

5 SPOTLIGHT: CUSTOMER, JERRY PRESTON HAULING Jerry Preston Hauling of Jarrettsville, Maryland, is a leading supplier of construction materials and transportation in Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. Jerry Preston prides himself on high performance and on-time delivery for his customers. For over a decade, Preston has partnered with J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers to build the truck bodies his business depends on. Preston offers two purchasing principles that maximize truck body investment. A Flexible Fleet is a Profitable Fleet. On a given day, one of Jerry Preston trucks could be hauling playground sand at 9:00 a.m. and large diameter rocks at 11 a.m. Preston s bottom line improves when he can use the same truck for both jobs, saving fuel costs and streamlining dispatch logistics. Preston works closely with his J&J sales expert, Ed Monk, and over the past decade Preston has designed his fleet to include three styles of J&J bodies aluminum material haulers (J&J DynaHauler MH); ultra light duty steel crossmemberless bodies (J&J DynaHauler LWC-UL); and semi-elliptical (J&J DynaHauler SE.) These three bodies fit nearly all of his hauling needs, from the smallest particle aggregates to materials up to 36 in diameter. Preston achieves efficiency and flexibility in nearly every area of operations, especially parts inventory and maintenance, For more information, sales@jjbodies.com or call Building Flexibility and Durability into Fleets Jerry recently took possession of two J&J DynaHualer Semi-Elliptical (SE) dump bodies that feature automatic high liftgates. The chassis were provided by Hunter Keystone Peterbilt. by limiting his fleet to include only J&J bodies. Quality and Durability Comes First in Purchasing. Preston worked with J&J to develop specifications that are extremely durable but also lightweight, allowing for maximum payload. He can customize the trucks to his applications, from placement of shovels to toolbox configuration and unique lighting packages. High quality welding and construction pays dividends in extended fleet service life with very little downtime. Preston replaces his fleet in a cycle, and at the end of each truck s service life, he knows that his J&J trucks are hassle-free and high-value when it comes to resale and refurbishment. Does your company have a J&J story to share in The Long Hauler? Contact your sales representative. J&J values the 25+ year relationship with Jerry Preston Hauling and works to maintain a high level of customer service across departments. J&J builds work trucks that work for our customers. As a family-owned business for over 50 years, J&J fulfills the promise of Built for the Long Haul with every truck produced. With more than 75 trucks on the road, Preston is intimately involved in the day-to-day fleet management decisions, and has learned valuable lessons on building flexibility into his fleet and purchasing with an eye on product life cycle. Page 5 Customers rely on J&J for product knowledge, excellent service, and fast quotes.

6 ISO 9001:2008 Certified. Quality products, quality workmanship. 422 Riggs Road Somerset, PA The New Showroom Is Ready. Visit Today. Step back in time with the Riggs family in the company history display area. You ll find dump bodies, mechanic service trucks, flatbeds, snow removal equipment, and more in J&J s new showroom. Sit down with a J&J expert to spec out your next piece of truck equipment. Get a hands-on demonstration of product features and benefits with more than a dozen unique product displays. Enjoy a cup of complimentary coffee in our waiting area. Shop J&J s great selection of truck equipment parts, accessories, and welding supplies. Page 6

7 Decked Out in Diamond Plate Short Gap Volunteer Fire Company and J&J worked together to design a custom solution for fighting brush fires and other emegencies. The J&J body is an aluminum brush truck designed to maximize all usable space: it includes custom built toolboxes with LED lighting, removable sides at rear, a skid unit with a 300-gallon water tank and gas powered pump and top mounted equipment storage both sides of the body. Custom Flatbed Features 3 Steerable Lift Axles MEET OUR TEAM Potomac Mack Sales & Service sent this chassis to J&J where it was outfitted with a custom flatbed with steerable lift axles. The steel heavy-duty flatbed is 25 4 long and 100 ¾ wide. A rear fork lift mounting system was also installed. Rely on J&J for Repair and Refurbishment A steel push out trailer was sent to J&J Truck Equipment for a complete overhaul. The team at J&J removed and replaced the push out cylinder, put in new steel flooring, installled new landing gear, made structural adjustments and improvements to the body, prior to sand blasting and painting. The push out trailer was returned in mint condition and ready to haul waste to the landfills. Repair and refurbishment is a great way for companies to save money. Page 7 BEFORE AFTER Call Today! IN-STOCK DEMO UNIT FOR SALE Rick Stouffer J&J Foreman I liked working on this flatbed because of the custom features. I am very happy with the finished product. $97, Mileage: International TerraStar Chassis Auto Crane Titan 38 Service Body Auto Crane Crane 6406H, 6400 lb. Crane Capacity Vanair RC40, 40 CFM Hydraulic Compressor Many other options and features

8 J&J Invited to Make Presentation at Western Star Dealer Conference Bill Riggs and Craig Hauger of J&J participated in a recent dealer training at the Daimler corporate headquarters in Portland, where they presented an educational session on truck body and truck equipment specifications and applications. This J&J Off the Road (OTR) body was on display for demonstration. J&J experts have decades of industry experience to offer your sales team. Please contact your J&J sales representative with your training and development needs. New In-Stock Tanker Trailers Available Keep in touch with J&J for the latest updates on new products, services, and events through our social media channels! Somerset Welding & Steel is a subsidiary of Riggs Industries, Inc. There s no substitute for a dump body, trailer or tanker built by J&J.