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"They know us by our equipment." Adds Omeniuk, "In fact, we have our trucks to thank for one of our accounts. It was the wife of the owner who told her husband about seeing our yellow Peterbilt trucks. Eventually, it was our reliable service record that got us the job, but it was our trucks that got us noticed." Those trucks have long been Peterbilt traditional conven- tionals, but once Sharma and Omeniuk saw the fuel efficiency improvements in Peterbilt aerodynamic equipment — as well as the higher residual values — they began buying Model 386s. These trucks, like their predecessors in the fleet, come with an "owner-operator spec" that includes a 70-inch Unibilt ® Ultra- cab ® sleeper, a Platinum-level interior and an 18-speed Eaton transmission. Most drivers took to the change in equipment immediately. "They liked the visibility, the ride, the comfort, the bigger sleeper," says Omeniuk. "We had some die-hard long-nose guys, but you got 'em in that new Model 386 and it didn't take long. They said, 'This is now, man.'" MX test fleet Trappers Transport has also been a test fleet for the new PACCAR MX engine. Dealer support helped make the trial run a success, according to Omeniuk, who also notes that PAC- CAR Financial has been a valuable resource for the company as well. Such support bodes well for the future of the company, says Omeniuk, who is sure to use it to make a case for some of his new ideas. Or, as Omeniuk puts it, "Sometimes, this Indy car just has too much horsepower for the brake!" FIRST CLASS 13