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ALL Trains Its Truck Drivers on Faymonville Trailers
The HighwayMAX is a 9-axle extendable highway trailer equipped with hydraulically steered pendle-axles and capable of a legal payload of up to 77 t (113 000 kg technical payload). The trailer offers adjustable axle spacing – up to 6.85 m between each 3-axle group – and each axle independently steers up to 60°, providing exceptional maneuverability in tight spaces. All axles are also liftable. To lead the training, ALL brought in Shannon Richardson, Faymonville’s U.S. representative from Hale Trailer in Voorhees, New Jersey. The day began with a deep dive into the Faymonville Analytical Loading Capacity Organizer, or “Falco” – onboard software that allows operators to simulate different load scenarios before execution. The software is similar in approach to ALL’s 3-D lift planning tool for cranes, enabling teams to design, plot, and virtually test load plans in advance. The second half of the day focused on practical, hands-on training with one of the trailers. Drivers were introduced to several key differences from traditional heavy-haul equipment. For example, because the trailer’s axles steer in coordination with the truck, drivers no longer need to swing into the right lane to make a wide left turn. Attendees also learned how to align the axles, reduce fuel costs by running only the middle 3 axles when empty, and operate the trailer’s hydraulic deck-lowering system. The deck can lower itself to 61 cm, then raise back up to a roadable height of 104 cm. Faymonville, a European manufacturer known for its blend of industrial craftsmanship and advanced technology, continues to gain traction in the U.S. market – opening a new manufacturing plant in Arkansas last year. The ALL Family of Companies operates its own trucking division, giving it added flexibility in transporting cranes across its 33 branches. Drivers who completed the training will complete their first transports under the guidance of veteran drivers Todd Bennett (Cleveland, Ohio, branch) and Dana Chamblin (Nitro, West Virginia, branch), who have served as internal consultants on the Faymonville trailers since their acquisition. ALL’s commitment to equipment excellence is matched by its investment in people – cultivating a culture of learning and continuous improvement that ensures its employees have the knowledge and support to safely and successfully operate the industry’s best tools.
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