Canadian Association of Movers

2007 Conference
December 4, 2007

Martin Armstrong/ Frank Gallagher

Commercial Truck Sales Managers
Ontario Region
Moving Successfully

With
General Motors Products
Choosing the Right Vehicle
Choosing the correct vehicle for the job

•What weight category of vehicle is required? (i.e. small

or large moving contracts)
•How many people will have to be transported with the
vehicle?
•What is the traveling distance for the vehicle? (i.e. city
or highway use)
•Is this purchase viable? (i.e. return on investment)
•What are the financial lease / purchase options
•Residual value? Walk-a-way lease, trade-in etc.
Product Types

Urban Deliveries

Long Distance

Correct vehicle application=

Required Vehicle License
Class of License

“A” any tractor-trailer or truck trailer combination

“D” any truck or combination provided the towed
vehicle is not over 4,600 kgs (10,120 lbs)
“G” any automobile, small truck or combination up to
11,000 kgs (24,200 lbs)
“Z” Endorsement, air brake license designation
“A” License
Any Tractor – Trailer Combination

Versahauler Crew
“D” License
Any Truck or Combination provided the towed
vehicle is not over 4,600 kgs (10,120 lbs)
“G” License
Any Auto/Light Duty Truck or combination up to
11,000 kgs (24,200 lbs) provided the towed
vehicle is not over 4,600 kgs (10,120 lbs)
Moving Contracts
Small
Medium Contracts
“T” Series for ease of operation in urban areas
Medium Contracts
“C” Series - Urban & Distance Moving
Moving Crew ?
How many crew members ? Seats up to 6
Expedited Freight
Low – Cost, economical delivery
Return on Investment
How to buy:

Start by providing your Sales Consultant with detailed answers to these questions:

What set of tasks do you have in mind for the vehicle?

What kind of body (platform, stake, van, etc.) do you want on the vehicle?

Do you know how long this specialty body needs to be?

Did you have a previous vehicle used for this job?

Was its capacity sufficient? Was it too long or too short?

How would you improve on it now?

What is the weight of the specialty body that you’ll be using?

Can you provide other specifications for your existing specialty body?

Who is the manufacturer? What’s the model number?

Return on Investment
How to buy con’t

Do you need a recommendation for a new, GM-approved specialty body supplier?

What is the maximum payload weight that you’ll be hauling?

Will you add a rear lift-gate, snowplow or other significant equipment that will affect payload
capacity and weight distribution?

If applicable, do you prefer a Regular Cab, Extended Cab or Crew Cab chassis?

Will you choose a gas or diesel engine?

Do you want an automatic or manual transmission?

Do you have a top-heavy application or severe duty application such as a dump, tanker, refuse
packer or high-capacity crane?

Answering these questions will put you and your Sales Consultant on the right track to selecting
the GM vehicle that’s a perfect fit for the job.

Use the following payload weights to estimate loads. Subtract 150 lbs per person from the
payload and remember to reduce payload calculation by the weight of such add-ons as a snow
plow, rear tailgate lift, and any tools or items carried in the cab.
Payload

These payload weights are also listed in the Online Order Guide.

Approximate Weight of Materials

Most materials and commodities vary in weight, and containers vary in shape
and size. Therefore, it is impossible to list anything but average weights per
cubic foot or per unit of measurement. Weights should be used only for
approximation purposes.
When it is necessary to figure weights accurately for recommendation of
truck or tractor-trailer equipment, exact weights and dimensions should be
obtained from local sources.
Note: payload is determined by adding chassis, body and accessory weights
and subtracting from gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) .

Gross Combined Vehicle Weight, is the maximum weight allowed (as above)
including any trailer weight.
Trailer Towing
Body Weights
Dry Freight Van Basic Body

10 ft. 1795 lbs

12 ft. 2000 lbs

14 ft. 2210 lbs

16 ft. 2430 lbs

18 ft. 2635 lbs

20 ft. 2855 lbs

22 ft. 3055 lbs

24 ft. 3260 lbs

26 ft. 3490 lbs

N.S.M.
National Safety Mark,

The Federal Government has instituted a safety

code for modifications to bodies, frames or any
component that is changed by those other than
the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Those acquiring this mark (NSM) must display
this seal on any vehicle that has been modified.
National Safety Mark
Emissions Requirements

Particulate, G/HP-HR
0.6
2002 1988
2004 Emissions
Pulled Forward
to October 2002
0.25
1991

2007/2010 0.10
98% Reduction in 2004 1998 1994
Particulates 98% 0.01
Reduction in NOx
0.2 1.2 2.5 3 4.0 5.0 10.7
NOx, G/HP-HR
Changes to meet 2007 emissions

Engine combustion:
Enhanced EGR for 6.6L, Isuzu 4H and 6H
Variable Geometry Turbo-charging (VGT)
Closed crankcase ventilation
Engine software revisions to support regeneration through
post injection

Exhaust after-treatment:
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Oxidation catalyst
Exhaust Gas Cooler

Fuel / Oil:
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Low Ash Oil
Cooled (Enhanced) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Variable Geometry Turbo-charging (VGT)
Closed Crank Case Ventilation
2007 – Isuzu 6H (LF8) Exhaust

Exhaust Throttle

Diesel Particulate Filter

Exhaust Cooler
2007 C-Series – Isuzu 6H (LF8)

Vertical Exhaust Pipe (NPY)

Note: Right-side Vertical Exhaust (NPT) not available with LF8 engine
DPF Regeneration

Passive or Auto Regeneration: Soot burns off

automatically in driving conditions that create
sufficient heat.
Active or Forced Regeneration: Engine controls
are used to add additional fuel to elevate the
exhaust gas temperature to burn off
accumulated soot.
Manual Regeneration Switch
GM MD vehicles will have an instrument panel switch
to initiate regeneration, but this can only be activated
under appropriate operating conditions.
GM Light Duty vehicles will not have this feature
Power train

Duramax 7.8 Litre inline 6 cylinder Diesel

“B”-10 rating = only 10% require engine

overhaul at 656,000 kms (410,000 miles) v/s
Caterpillar “B”-50 rating. 50% require engine
overhaul at 400,000 kms (250,000 miles)
C6500/C7500/C8500

We also have an impressive powertrain

lineup
Gasoline 8.1L engine that can be converted to LPG or CNG
with no additional changes to the engine. INDUSTRY
EXCLUSIVE above 19,500lbs.
The Caterpillar C7 diesel engine.
DURAMAX 7800 diesel engine offers BEST IN CLASS
DURABILITY with a B10 rating of 410,000 miles or 660,000
kilometers. 90% of the engines are projected to operate
nearly half-million miles, without a major overhaul!
Transmission
Manual Transmission (clutch service and or
replacement)

Automatic Transmission
Expands driver availability
Reduction of cost to maintain
Limits “down time”
Extended drain intervals (synthetic fluid)
Always Moving
with General Motors

Thank you