Well, you also run into contractual requirements - FedEx will not allow a tractor more than 10 years old to haul one of their loads no matter the condition of repair, I'm sure there are others with similar clauses.
So even though there's more fuel efficient trucks coming down the line in 2014, the owner might have to sell this year because the company he leased on to won't let him use an older truck anymore.
Of course, if he's smart, he'll buy an aero truck
Clev- I corrected my post, its 1/1/2012
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