The Benefits of New vs. the Hazards of Refurbished

Our customers’ reputation and livelihood depends on their ability to move goods safely and efficiently. Whether you’re a motor carrier or a freight forwarder, there’s too much at stake to risk your business and reputation on old, re-manufactured equipment.

A large portion of the fleet operating today is 25-30 years old, unsafe and needs to be replaced. In fact, the overall age and condition of the existing chassis fleet in the North American market is the biggest challenge facing the industry today.

New vs. Refurbished Chassis

“At the end of the day, a refurbished chassis is still an old chassis,” says Doug Hoehn, Executive Vice President of Chassis & Managed Assets at Milestone. “It may look good on the outside but you really don’t know how reliable it will be when the rubber meets the road.”

A refurbished chassis may be “like new,” but the reality is it’s an old, aging frame covered with standard zinc paint, which may or may not have radial tires (and may even have recapped tires) and may have 2-part, 5-spoke wheels which, if not installed properly, wobbles – creating a potential hazard on the road.

At Milestone, EVERY chassis is the most advanced chassis on the road. Our equipment is the most up-to-date and technologically advanced and features all new frame and components, powder coated paint (on all 2017 models and newer), LED lights, new OEM radial tires, ABS braking system and auto-inflation, hub-piloted disc wheels and no lube landing gear.

When it comes to safety, nothing is better than brand new.

Our nationwide network gives customers access to 30+ locations across the US, from New York and Atlanta to St. Louis and Los Angeles, and beyond. In addition, our customized leasing options give you the flexibility you need for your business.

It’s our mission to keep you moving. Safely, efficiently, and ensuring you peace of mind.

 

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Reliability, Delivered.

Outdated chassis is an industry-wide problem – stay ahead of the game with Milestone.

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New vs. Refurbished Chassis: Brand New is Better for Your Bottom Line

No one wants to spend more to get less.

Unfortunately, with refurbished chassis you run the risk of older equipment failure and higher M&R costs – which can make deep cuts to your bottom line.

“You can give remanufactured equipment a paint job, put some new tires on and maybe even replace some of the mechanical things, but it’s still old – even 25, 30 years old,” says Doug Hoehn, Executive Vice President of Chassis & Managed Assets at Milestone.

M&R Cost Comparison

With a brand-new chassis, there is minimal to no M&R. When compared to new equipment, overall operating expenses for a refurbished chassis will still be higher. Over time, a new chassis is cheaper to operate because they do not have wear and tear and incur virtually no maintenance expenses.

For example, in a standard chassis pool in the Midwest, maintenance for one year for a Milestone chassis in the COCP (Chicago Ohio Pool) averaged $0.70 per day, compared to the average maintenance of the total pool at $4.44 per day.

In a standard one-year lease period, this means a Milestone chassis costs, on average, $255.50 over one year compared to an average total pool cost of $1,620.60 over the same period of time – making it over six times more expensive to lease a refurbished chassis vs. brand new.

Using a new chassis means you’ll stay on the road longer, reduce maintenance costs (and in turn reduce the amount of time a driver would have to wait for repair) and make substantial increases to your bottom line.

 

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Staying Nimble, Flexible.

Milestone’s open architecture plans are designed to meet our clients’ specific goals.

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