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The total cost for the EZ Claw Line Saver system starts at under $400.
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Daily driver inspection or routine preventative maintenance:
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Replacement 3-in-1 | $175 |
| Replacement of worn & stretched springs | $35/spring |
| Shop labor | $129/hour |
| Down time for truck | $79/hour |
| Est. Total | $412 |
Road service call due to damaged lines:
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Replacement 3-in-1 | $175 |
| Replacement of worn & stretched springs | $35/spring |
| Service call (trip charge) | $250 |
| Road service labor | $491 |
| Down time for truck (2 hours) | $79/hour |
| Est. Total | $951 |
Line-related infractions during DOT inspections:
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Lines laying on catwalk fine | $145 |
| Frayed lines fine | $125 |
| Replacement 3-in-1 or hydraulic lines | $175 |
| Replacement of worn & stretched springs | $35/spring |
| Service call/labor | $491 |
| Delayed load due to inspection | $50/hour |
| Est. Total | $1,001 |
Workplace injury claims:
A driver climbs onto a catwalk that is greasy or wet to fix sagging air and electric lines due to stretched springs. While adjusting the lines, the driver becomes off balance, slips and falls, injuring the shoulder. After seeking medical advice, the driver must have Rotator Cuff surgery.
| Direct Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Medical Expenses (MRI, Surgery, Physical Therapy) | $32,000 |
| Lost Wages (TTD-Temporary Total Disability) | $28,200 (12 weeks @ $2,350 max) |
| PPD (Permanent Partial Disability) Settlement | $45,000 (10% body rating) |
| Mileage | $1,200 (@ $0.70/mile) |
| Est. Total | $106,400 |
| Indirect Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Driver Replacement/Turnover | $8,234-$10,500 |
| Idle Equipment Loss | $2,000/week |
| Administrative Time/Legal Fees/E-Mod (Experience Modifier) Insurance rate | Variable |
| Est. Total * | $117,040 |
Direct Expenses Total
$106,400
+
Indirect Expenses Total
$117,040
=
Estimated Total
$223,440
Source Data
Direct cost estimates for Rotator Cuff surgery are based on Iowa Division of Workers' Compensation 2026 rate schedules and benefits. Indirect cost multipliers are based on the OSHA "$afety Pays" Individual Injury Estimator (utilizing the 1.1x ratio for claims over $10,000), supported by the Business Roundtable and Stanford University studies on uninsured accident costs. All figures are estimates based on industry benchmarks and OSHA indirect cost multiplier guidance. Actual costs vary by industry, incident type, claim severity and company-specific factors.
* OSHA Calculated Minimum of 1.1x Direct Costs
Cost Analysis
EZ Claw is the most cost effective solution for your hose and cable management in the most common scenarios identified through our team's research.
Leaving the yard with the right setup preserves the bottom line and prevents costly roadside repairs and unwanted DOT fines. Give your brake hoses, power cords and hydraulic lines the support they need before they become a costly problem down the road.
Road Service Call
| Billable Items | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Service call | $200 from shop to return [1] $184/hour [2] |
| Time amount of call | $150 for call out [3] |
| Mileage | $2/mile $2.50/mile (after hours) [4] |
| Road service labor | $491 [5] |
| Tow for semi | $200-$800 hookup fsee $2.50-$7.00/mile [6] |
DOT Inspections & Fines
| DOT Fine | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Lines laying on catwalk | $175 [7] |
| DOT inspection | $200 [8] |
| Bad springs | $225 [9] |
| Frayed lines | $125 [9] |
| Brake lines touching exhaust | $125 [9] |
| Improper joined tubing | $125 [9] |
Maintenance
| Maintenance Costs | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Replacement 3-in-1 line | $175 [10] |
| Replacement hydraulic line | $200-$400 [11] |
| Replacement spring | $35 [12] |
| Replacement pogo stick | $61 [13] |
| Down time of truck | $79 [14] |
| Replacement tires from airline failure |
$250-$600/tire [15] |
| Shop labor | $129/hour [16] |
| Parts | $1,500-$2,000/year [17] |
Note: The information provided on the cost analysis table will vary state by state and is simply an average.
References
- ^ Truck and Trailer Pricing
- ^ Strictly Diesel - Laborrates
- ^ Truck and Trailer Pricing
- ^ Truck and Trailer Pricing
- ^ Average Roadside Repair Costs Up 30% Year Over Year
- ^ How Much to Tow a Semi Truck
- ^ Tickets, Fines, and Court Costs
- ^ Annual DOT Inspection (The Ultimate Guide)
- ^ Traffic Violations PDF
- ^ Grote 3-in-1 Power Cord Set with Anodized Grips
- ^ EZ Claw Customer Survey
- ^ Grote Tender Spring - Dual
- ^ Grote Grote Pogo Stick
- ^ Fleet Maintenance
- ^ Truck and Trailer Pricing
- ^ Strictly Diesel - Laborrates
- ^ What's the average semi-truck maintenance cost per year? 3 cost-influencing factors
- ^ Fleet Maintenance
- ^ Trucking Detention Pay: What Freight Brokers Need to Know
- ^ Strictly Diesel - Laborrates
