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Schneider Fleet Sales is now selling 2011 and 2012 Freightliner Columbia - Glider Kit trucks from our fleet. These trucks were specifically built for Schneider, ran in our fleet, maintained by Schneider and now are coming available for sale. The following is an informational guide to the Glider Trucks that we have for sale now!

WHAT IS A GLIDER TRUCK? A glider truck is a new truck (new cab, frame, steer axle, etc.) special ordered from the factory without an engine, transmission, drive train, suspension or rear axles. A donor truck is used to supply the engine, transmission, driveline and rear axles which are rebuilt or refurbished as part of the build of the Glider Kit Truck. Schneider Glider Kits receive a factory remanufactured engine and the remainder of the power train was inspected and repaired as required at the time of the Glider build.

WHO IS THE MANUFACTURER? Freightliner is the manufacturer of the Glider assembly, the Glider vehicles themselves were assembled and parts rebuild/refurbished by Clarke Power, Inc. at their Memphis, TN, Indianapolis, IN, Wentzville, MO, Greensboro, NC and Jackson, MS locations. Clarke Power Services (Founded in 1964) is a commercial vehicle maintenance provider with an outstanding 50+ year track record of delivering value to the transportation and service industries.

WHAT MODEL YEAR IS THE TRUCK? The Glider Kit trucks we are selling are 2011 and 2012 Model Year and it is indicated on the Certificate of Title. ARE THERE LIMITATIONS ON THIS TRUCK? These trucks cannot enter California due to California Air Resources Board (CARB) laws.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A GLIDER TRUCK?  Brand New Cab/Frame at Build  Factory Remanufactured Engine  A lower part costs & availability on Detroit Series 60 engine  Available Mechanics who can work on the Detroit Series S60 engine.  Lower mechanic / maintenance Costs  No EGR, DPF or SCR Technology  Better MPG (same as 2010 model trucks)  Lighter Weight (500-1000 lbs lighter)  No DEF (no added cost or weight)  Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine with proven efficiency, reliability & durability  All Glider Trucks have a new Annual Vehicle Inspection completed at the time of out-processing.

2011 & 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER KIT SPECIFICATIONS Make / Model: Freightliner Columbia – Glider Kit Engine: Detroit Series 60, Remanufactured Engine – 430 HP / 12.7 L Transmission: Eaton 10 Speed Mileage Range: 200,000 to 600,000 Sleeper / Types: 70” Double Bunk, 58” Single Bunk, 48” Single Bunk & Day Cab Air Conditioning: Yes Cab Heater: Espar Airtronic D2 – Available on most units Colors: White, Orange, Champaign & Black Empty Weight: Approximately 18,000 lbs Engine Brake: Yes Gear Ratio: 2.64 Interior: Grey Suspension: Air Tank Capacity: 200 gallon (2 @ 100 gallon tanks on most trucks) Tire Size: 295 75R 22.5 Wheel Base: 226 Wheels: Steel / Aluminum (some trucks may have steel) / Disc

DONOR COMPONENTS REFURBISHED OR REBUILT The following donor components are inspected, rebuilt or refurbished prior to assembly and are certified at the time of the build. Engine: The engine is removed from the donor truck and sent to Detroit Diesel as an engine core. A complete remanufactured engine is received and installed in the glider. Transmission: The transmission is inspected to ensure it shifts through all gears smoothly, stays in gear during operation, there is no excessive noise and vibration. It is removed from the donor to be used in the glider if it passes.  Input bearing plate inspected and replaced if necessary  Input shaft inspected and replaced if necessary  All New gaskets installed  Painted  Clutch bell housing removed, bolts and studs replaced and installed with new gasket  All Clutches replaced with new Rear Axles: The drive axles are inspected for noise or grinding from the differentials, vibration, and proper function of the differential lock before it is removed from the donor.  Fluid drained and checked for abnormal debris  Axel and pinion seals replaced  Inspected for operable power divider shifter mechanism Driveline: The drivelines are inspected for excessive vibration or noise before being removed from donor for use.  Inspected for seal grooves and replaced if grooving excessive  Inspected for stripped bolt holes or egg shaped holes  All U-joints replaced with new  All Carrier Bearings replaced with new

For more information please call 1-800-635-9801 or visit us online at www.schneidertrucks.com. We look forward to hearing from you!