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The Peterbilt Model 386 makes a statement for Long Haul Trucking CEO John Dan- iels, as do his trailers. Daniels has discovered that pairing a PACCAR MX engine with a Model 386 results in fuel economy as high as 8.3 mpg. While his company-owned fleet is at about 60 trucks, Daniels complements their performance with the services of more than 200 owner-operators. Daniels requires premium equipment of his owner-operators — not necessarily Peterbilt, but that's what the independents often soon find themselves operating. "It's like a clique we have, the drivers who run Peterbilts," he says. "It's part of our culture. The guys we have who don't run Peterbilts, we're often able to help them get into one." The company drivers are also pleased with the performance of the MX, and so is Daniels. "They tell me it's like driving a car, it's so quiet," he says. "And I'm confident in the Selective Catalytic Reduction emis- sions technology. The MX engine has been running in Europe for a long time, so we were comfortable purchasing the MX given the success it has been having over there." Another major reason Long Haul Trucking remains pre- dominantly Peterbilt is their appearance. If you see a custom- painted Long Haul rig, you're not likely to forget it soon. "We've heard from Peterbilt," says Daniels. "They tell us that we represent their brand the way they like to see it represented. "That really means something to us. And with our level of performance and service, that's the way we expect our customers to feel about Long Haul Trucking delivering their cargo. 7