What is a Glider kit?
What are their benefits?
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Agenda
What is a Glider kit
Why a Glider kit might work for you
Warranty coverage and other benefits
Powered Glider program
Financial benefits and government regulations overview
F.A.Q.’s
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What is Glider kit?
 A Glider kit is a new, complete assembly, that includes the cab, frame, steer axle
and wheels, along with a loose parts box containing over 160 parts required to get
started, but without the major driveline components:

Engine, transmission, drivelines or rear axle
 Allows a customer to use new components, and re-use the major driveline
components from an existing vehicle, to build a refurbished truck.
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All current models are available as a Glider, including the Cascadia
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Established older models represent the bulk of the business
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Freightliner models include Columbia, Older Coronado, Business
Class M2 and Argosy COE’s
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Western Star models include the 4900 and 6900 series
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Front axle assembly, complete with wheels and tires, is standard
and required
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What is a Glider kit? (CONT’D)
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Provisions for customer furnished engine, transmission and rear
axles; DTNA offers remanufactured engine or new rear axle assembly
factory installation options.
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Standards include (vary by model):
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Battery box, 100 gallon fuel tank and air conditioning components
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Power steering pump & reservoir, transmission shift control, radiator and
fan shroud
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Engine harness and exhaust system*
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All cooling, CAC, air brake systems and plumbing are mounted
where possible
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Rear suspension
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Assembly completion is supported by approximately 160 loose parts, that
are boxed separately and shipped with the kit
 Gliders provide a financial alternate option when you consider F.E.T.
and fuel economy savings
*Exhaust completeness varies by EPA year - call your Distributor for clarification
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Glider Options
Standard Glider kit – Includes
“Prep’s” for transmission, engine and
rear axle
Rolling Glider kit – Includes rear
axle (New); “Prep’d” for transmission
and engine
Powered Glider kit – Includes
engine (reman); “Prep’d” for
transmission and rear axle
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Freightliner Columbia sleeper options
 Day Cab (No Sleeper Box)
 34” Mid-Roof Sleeper Cab
 48” Mid-Roof Sleeper Cab
 58” Mid-Roof Sleeper Cab
70” Mid-Roof XT Sleeper Cab
 58” Raised Roof Sleeper Cab
 70” Mid-Roof Sleeper Cab
 70” Mid-Roof XT Sleeper Cab
 70” Raised Roof Sleeper Cab
70” Raised Roof Sleeper Cab
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Freightliner Coronado sleeper options
 Day Cab (No Sleeper Box)
 70” Mid-Roof XT Sleeper Cab
 70” Raised Roof Sleeper Cab
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Western Star 4900 sleeper options
 Day Cab (No Sleeper Box)
 40” Sleeper Cab (Ultra-low, Low, Stratosphere)
 54” Sleeper Cab (Ultra-low, Low, Stratosphere)
 68” Sleeper Cab (Ultra-low, Low, Stratosphere)
 82” Stratosphere Sleeper Cab (High, Ultra-high)
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Why a Glider kit might work for you
 Re-use the valuable powertrain components in your truck or tractor, and drive
away in the look and feel of new vehicle
 A vehicle’s configuration can be changed
 From a sleeper to a day-cab
 Entire vocation as needed
 Competitors model and/or components to a DTNA glider
 Improved cost per mile, better fuel economy, less maintenance with proven
technology
 Potential savings up to 40% over new truck purchase
depending on your supplied components
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Benefits of a Glider kit
 Lets you re-use valuable components from your tractor,
truck or fleet
 Great way to refurbish your older vehicle with factory
warranties and new components
 Full DTNA Network support
 Many older models, no longer available, are available
as a Glider kit
 Possible F.E.T. tax exemption – 12% savings!
 Gliders come with a new model year and VIN and are
typically deductible/depreciable as a new asset
“Lets you re-use valuable
components from your
truck or fleet.”
 Allows you to retain current EPA technology when
refurbishing an older vehicle, with same or newer EPA
(cleaner) engine than the original donor.
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DTNA Level I warranty overview (100% on-highway)
 Basic vehicle – 1 year / 100,000 miles
 Coverage includes all factory-installed components of the vehicle/chassis that are not
excluded elsewhere in the warranty. Items covered under Brightwork, Corrosion,
Chassis Paint or Paint not included in Basic Vehicle)
 Optional extended service coverages available through your dealership
 Brightwork – 6 months / Unlimited
 Cab corrosion or Perforation – 5 years / Unlimited
 Cab structure – 3 years / 300,000 miles
 Chassis paint – 6 months / Unlimited
 Corrosion – 6 months / Unlimited
 Crossmembers – 6 years / 750,000 miles
SAME
WARRANTY
AS A NEW
TRUCK!
 Frame rails – 6 years / 750,000 miles
 Paint – 1 Year / 100,000 miles
 Towing
 One year tow coverage available for $150 dollars.
Note: Warranties may differ by brand and vocation. Check with your local dealer.
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Powered Glider program

DTNA offers the only powered Glider in the market
which is a huge benefit to your price, ease of assembly
and reliability of your Glider Kit
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In most cases remanufactured engines are less
expensive than an “in-frame” overhaul and is supported
by the manufacturing and engine OEM warranties
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Remanufactured engines include new: fan, fan hub,
alternator, starter, engine harness and fluids
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Reduces Glider build by 20-40 hours

Great way to upgrade from a mechanical to a fuel
efficient electronic engine
“DTNA offers the only
powered Glider on the
market – which is a huge
benefit to our customers:
- cost,
- ease of assembly
- and reliability”
Remanufactured
engines include new:
- fan
- fan hub
- alternator
- starter
- engine harness
- fluids
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Freightliner engine availability
Make
Type
EPA98
EPA04
Argosy
COE
Detroit
Cummins
CAT - Prep
Detroit
Cascadia
Day Cab
Mid-Roof
Raised-Roof
Columbia
Day Cab
Mid-Roof
Raised-Roof
Detroit
Mercedes
Cummins
CAT - Prep
Detroit
Mercedes
CAT - Prep
Detroit
Coronado
(CC132)
Day Cab
Mid-Roof
Raised-Roof
Detroit
Cummins
CAT - Prep
Detroit
CAT - Prep
Detroit
M2
Business
Class
Mercedes
CAT - Prep
Mercedes
Cummins
CAT - Prep
Cummins - Prep
Note: Engine model available depends on engine manufacturer/truck make relationship.
EPA07
EPA10
Detroit - Prep
CAT - Prep
Detroit - Prep
Cummins - Prep
Cummins - Prep
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Western Star engine availability
Make
Type
EPA98
EPA04
EPA07
4900 SF
Day Cab
Low-Roof
Stratosphere
Detroit
Cummins
CAT
Mercedes
Detroit
Mercedes
CAT
Detroit - Prep
Mercedes - Prep
4900 SB
Day Cab
Low-Roof
Stratosphere
Detroit
Cummins
CAT
Mercedes
Detroit
CAT
Mercedes
Detroit - Prep
4900 EX
Day Cab
Low-Roof
Stratosphere
Detroit
Cummins
CAT
Detroit
CAT
Day Cab
Detroit
Cummins
CAT
6900 XD
Note: Engine model available depends on engine manufacturer/truck make relationship.
EPA10
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Powered Glider program – warranties
Manufacturer
EPA98
EPA04
EPA07
EPA10
Detroit
3 year /
300K miles
2 years / 200K miles w/
3 year 300K mile option
2 years / 200K miles w/
3 year 300K mile option
N/A
2 years / 200K miles w/ 2 years / 200K miles w/
3 year 300K mile option 3 year 300K mile option
2 years / 200K miles w/
3 year 300K mile option
N/A
Series 60
Mercedes
MBE 4000
Mercedes
MBE 900
CAT
3406E / C12 / C15 / C16
Cummins
ISC/ ISM / ISX / N14

1 year / 100K miles
1 year / 100K miles
N/A
N/A
2 year/
Unlimited miles w/ ESC
available via CAT
2 year/
Unlimited miles w/ ESC
available via CAT
N/A
N/A
1 year /
100K miles
(ISX – 2 year / 200K
mile warranty)
ISC </= 225HP – 2 years
/ Unlimited miles
ISC > 225HP – 2 years
/ 100,000 miles
Core charges and refunds vary depending on engine purchased, core model and
condition of core returned; engine core exchange must be of “like brand”.
Note: Extended Service Coverage may be available via the engine manufacturer.
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Financial benefits

Not settling for another brand based on price
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F.E.T. exempt in most cases (USA Only)

New truck “financing rates” – often old components value can
be used against down payment

Gliders come with a new model year and VIN which may be
deductible/depreciable as a new asset
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Government regulations overview
 Donor VIN/vehicle must be utilized and recorded
 75% safe harbor rule – customer’s completed Glider Kit
(purchase price, labor, parts) must be 75% or less of the
cost of a new vehicle (fair market price). Potential 12%
savings right off the top.
“…Customer’s completed
Glider Kit (purchase
price, labor, parts) must
be 75% or less of the
cost of a new vehicle (fair
market price). Potential
12% savings right off the
top – USA only”
 Gliders are released without the 12% F.E.T. assessment,
as 2 of the 3 major components, either a transmission,
engine or rear axle must be donor vehicle supplied.

F.E.T. may or may not be due upon completion. Ruling is 91-27 and can be found
under www.irs.gov. See your tax consultant or IRS agent for clarifications “DONOR” vehicle is required.
 EPA year of remanufactured engine installed must be
same or newer of vehicle VIN coming out of service in
which you have possession of a title. Without this, the
government requires you meet current EPA standards.

Check with your state and local government for additional requirements
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Additional parts provided with your Glider
Up to $3,000 (US) value in parts!
Common parts included:
 Air Intake Plumbing
 Mid-Ship Bearing Support “L” Bracket
 Front and Rear Engine Mounts
 Transmission Shifter Assembly
 Oil Fill Tube & Dipstick Assembly
 Power Steering Pump
 A/C Compressor
 Brake Valves and Hoses
 Alternator Brackets

Rear Mud Flaps and Brackets
 Clutch Rod Assembly

Battery Cables and Battery Hold Downs
 Radiator and Exhaust Piping

Tail-lights and Brackets

Various Fasteners

ABS parts; Tone Rings and Sensors

Tractor Trailer Electrical Cable and Air Lines
(Varies by EPA level)
 Electrical Harnesses - Cab to Engine
(Cab and Chassis Harnesses are
Factory Installed)
Represented is typical of customer-furnished engine and rear axles content.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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What models are available in a Glider Kit? All models currently available as a full truck are
available as a Glider Kit. Limitations in age of equipment varies greatly by brand and model.
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What options are available for factory installation on a Glider Kit? All options available for a
“New” truck are available to be specified and factory installed on a new Glider Kit.
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What is the typical lead time for a Glider Kit? Typical lead time is 90-120 days from order date.
Times are subject to change as market forces change production schedules and delivery times.
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What qualifies a truck as a Glider Kit? A Glider Kit is a complete cab, front axle, chassis
including battery box, air tanks, fuel tank(s) and all chassis air lines installed and plumbed (where
applicable). Glider must have a minimum of (2) customer furnished major powertrain components.

What is the typical assembly time required to complete a Glider Kit? A non-powered Glider
will take approximately 50-80 hours to complete. A powered Glider may be low as 25-40 hours.
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What is a “prep” kit? A prep kit consists of pieces to install customer furnished components. For
example: “Prep for customer furnished batteries” Contains battery hold-down bolts and custom
battery cables for this specific truck.
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What is a “provision for customer furnished” code mean? A provision typically does not
include any parts, but provides notice to our engineering department as to what component the
customer will be installing.
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Additional details
 IRS: www.irs.gov (F.E.T. inquiries – Ruling 91-27) or contact your tax consultant
 EPA: www.epa.gov “Laws and Regulations”
 Including: EPA Section 40 CFR Part 89.130 and 86.004-40 Re: EPA420-F-02-235
 Sales: www.dtnaglider.com for more specific information
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Highlights
 DTNA is the #1 PROVIDER of Gliders in the industry
 DTNA is the only OEM in the trucking industry that offers as an option, factory
installed remanufactured engines
 We offer the most complete kit in the industry which includes engine prep, CAC
and radiator, chassis airing and rear suspension as standard
 Cost effective – OEM costs compared to piece part costs
 Extended warranty offerings and coverage: through your Dealer
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Summary

Re-use the valuable powertrain components in your
truck or tractor, and drive away in the look and feel of
new vehicle

Improved cost per mile, better fuel economy, less
maintenance with proven technology

The look, feel and pride of a new vehicle with a
potential cost savings up to 40% over a new truck
purchase depending on customer supplied components

Full factory warranty with all new components; one
year/100,000 mile is standard

“The look, feel and pride
of a new vehicle with
a potential cost savings
up to 40%”
Optional extended coverage available through DTNA’s
Aftermarket Service Products Group

Many older models, no longer available, are available
as a Glider

Full DTNA Dealer network support
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Order a Glider kit today!
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Visit your local Freightliner or Western Star Dealer to spec “the truck you’ve
always wanted!”
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To find you’re your nearest dealer, visit www.dtnaglider.com and click on the “Find a
Dealer” link.
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Freightliner and Western Star brands are available for order in a Glider kit!
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A Glider kit can be manufactured to your specifications in about 60 days!

Save up to 40% on your purchase price, increase your fuel mileage, and drive
away in your new Freightliner or Western Star Glider kit now!
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