TRP Spring Brake Chambers Stop Reser’s Fine Foods’ Trucks, Not Its Time-Sensitive Deliveries

Reser’s Fine Foods Inc. hasn’t got a minute to lose since it runs a fleet operation that’s scheduled nearly down to the minute.

Reser’s, a premiere manufacturer and distributor of refrigerated food products sold at grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants, operates a fleet of Class 6 and Class 7 trucks for local deliveries. It’s also responsible for the maintenance on another 150 Class 8 trucks operated by its dedicated long-haul carrier, Southern Cal Transport Co., of Beaverton, Ore.

“Our products have to be delivered on time because they are date- and time-stamped and are certified to have a certain shelf life when they get to our customers. Even a delay of a few hours can jeopardize a delivery,” said Reser’s Fine Foods Corporate Fleet Manager Dennis Fullan. “We can’t afford to have our trucks break down due to premature brake issues or other mechanical problem.”

That’s why the company relies on TRP(TM) Aftermarket Parts spring brake chambers from PACCAR Parts for its truck fleet. The TRP spring brake chamber is manufactured for use in all Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks, trailers and buses. It’s available from TRP authorized Kenworth and Peterbilt parts and service distributors, throughout North America and is the first of a series of aftermarket products available for all make of trucks, trailers and buses.

Fullan estimates that the Reser’s fleet of Class 8 trucks travel a million miles each month hauling tortillas, potato salad, fresh vegetable salads and other foods from its manufacturing facilities to grocery and foodservice distribution centers across the United States and Canada.

“With routine maintenance, the TRP spring brake chambers are long lasting and perform well,” Fullan said. “That’s important in helping us control our operating costs and keep our trucks on the road delivering highly perishable products.”

“Choosing the right replacement part is one of the most important decisions vehicle operators like Reser’s can make for their business, and their peace of mind,” said Everett Seymoure, brand manager for TRP. “That’s why the spring brake chamber was carefully tested and selected for high performance and reliability before receiving the TRP stamp of approval.”