Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
The biggest book on Truck
It looks like the side of the truck is open and there is a huge library of books, cds, or dvds on the side, as well as a cork board and some post-it notes! If you look close, I think you might realize that these have been photoshopped up a bit, and they aren't real. But can you imagine if they were real? Thanks to an ananymous visitor who submitted these illusion trucks. More to come!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Truck Drivers - Not The Dangerous Ones On The Road
by: Kyle Jernigan
Many people believe that truck drivers are “the dangerous villains of the highway.“ That they are constantly driving dangerously and erratically - scaring anyone in their path with their 80,000-pound vehicles of menace – to deliver their freight of goods.
I’ve asked people what they envision a trucker to be and they often describe/stereotype someone that might resemble a member of the Charlie Daniels Band. I hear “a smoker, a drinker, a criminal, a drug user, uneducated, dirty.” (please note this is not a slap at any member of the aforementioned band – in fact, I’m a big fan of the CDB)
The facts of life, and in this case the facts of the modern day trucking industry, are quite the opposite. Truck drivers have to go to trucking school in order to obtain the license to drive commercially. Then they have to go through a long list of tests in order to obtain employment with a trucking company. After they’re employed there are then miles upon miles of legislation (no pun intended) governing every aspect of their job. Everything from the hours of service drivers can operate, the amount of freight they can carry, the type of freight they can haul, and the weight involved with their truck, trailer, fright, and fuel. As you can see, it’s a lot more difficult than obtaining a standard state issued driver’s license and delivering pizzas.
Then you have the trucking company standards. Almost every company requires a “clean and kept” look about their applicants. All companies perform drug screens prior to employment and random screens during employment. They all perform background checks and MVR reports (motor vehicle reports). They also perform what’s called a DAC report – which is a transportation specific agency set up to keep track of truck drivers and their work histories. Trucking companies have tremendous criteria they must meet just to get an approved applicant, much less recruit and offer a job to a driver with the hopes that they’ll accept. Company recruiting budgets to find quality drivers can run in the millions of dollars – per month. Name another industry with these stringent of hiring standards and also has this high of an expense to recruit employees. I can’t name one either.
The bottom line is this: it’s more difficult to get a job as a commercial truck driver than it is to become an EMT Basic, and ambulance workers are viewed as heroes – rightfully so because they save lives. I ask that you try to change your view of truck drivers and I’ll name a few additional reasons why – food, clothes, cars, gas, home building supplies, and the computer you’re using to read this. If you ate it, wore it, drove it, put it in or on a car, lived in a home or apt, and are viewing this article then you’ve reaped the fruits of the trucking and transportation industry. Everything we eat, touch, or use has been on a commercial truck at some point. Everything. Think about it, unless you grew it or made it out of the earth with your own two hands, it was trucked in to a store for you to purchase. I say it again: Everything.
Here’s a ratio for your consideration – 4,000:1. Commercial truckers drive 4,000 times the number of miles and get involved in an accident as compared to standard drivers – referred to as 4-wheelers by those that drive 18-wheelers. This means, that if you drove 10 miles to work and got in an accident, and drove home from work that day and got in an accident, the commercial truck driver would have driven 80,000 miles and gotten into 2 accidents. Have you driven 20 miles and had 2 accidents? It’s no big deal for commercial drivers to go MILLIONS of miles accident free. This can be attributed to the care these men and women take towards operating safely on more than a day-by-day basis – it’s moment by moment. The regulations and restrictions these drivers abide by can also be attributed to their miles upon miles of safety.
I authored this article with the hopes that it would get published and read by people not affiliated with the trucking industry. I hope that in reading you may have gained a new understanding of the men and women that are quite literally driving America. They work hard and don’t get the greatest of pay. It takes a special person to commit your career to the road so next time you see a truck driver, give them a wave. They’ll appreciate it.
Authored by Kyle Jernigan
http://www.HiringTruckDrivers.com
Copyright – 2007 – HiringTruckDrivers.com
About The Author
Kyle Jernigan is an account executive for http://HiringTruckDrivers.com. We help trucking companies find qualified truck drivers. Kyle graduated from The University of Alabama with a BS in Management Information Systems, minoring in Computer Software Systems and English.
All comments in this article are strictly those of the author and are also subject to Copyright - 2007.
Many people believe that truck drivers are “the dangerous villains of the highway.“ That they are constantly driving dangerously and erratically - scaring anyone in their path with their 80,000-pound vehicles of menace – to deliver their freight of goods.I’ve asked people what they envision a trucker to be and they often describe/stereotype someone that might resemble a member of the Charlie Daniels Band. I hear “a smoker, a drinker, a criminal, a drug user, uneducated, dirty.” (please note this is not a slap at any member of the aforementioned band – in fact, I’m a big fan of the CDB)
The facts of life, and in this case the facts of the modern day trucking industry, are quite the opposite. Truck drivers have to go to trucking school in order to obtain the license to drive commercially. Then they have to go through a long list of tests in order to obtain employment with a trucking company. After they’re employed there are then miles upon miles of legislation (no pun intended) governing every aspect of their job. Everything from the hours of service drivers can operate, the amount of freight they can carry, the type of freight they can haul, and the weight involved with their truck, trailer, fright, and fuel. As you can see, it’s a lot more difficult than obtaining a standard state issued driver’s license and delivering pizzas.
Then you have the trucking company standards. Almost every company requires a “clean and kept” look about their applicants. All companies perform drug screens prior to employment and random screens during employment. They all perform background checks and MVR reports (motor vehicle reports). They also perform what’s called a DAC report – which is a transportation specific agency set up to keep track of truck drivers and their work histories. Trucking companies have tremendous criteria they must meet just to get an approved applicant, much less recruit and offer a job to a driver with the hopes that they’ll accept. Company recruiting budgets to find quality drivers can run in the millions of dollars – per month. Name another industry with these stringent of hiring standards and also has this high of an expense to recruit employees. I can’t name one either.
The bottom line is this: it’s more difficult to get a job as a commercial truck driver than it is to become an EMT Basic, and ambulance workers are viewed as heroes – rightfully so because they save lives. I ask that you try to change your view of truck drivers and I’ll name a few additional reasons why – food, clothes, cars, gas, home building supplies, and the computer you’re using to read this. If you ate it, wore it, drove it, put it in or on a car, lived in a home or apt, and are viewing this article then you’ve reaped the fruits of the trucking and transportation industry. Everything we eat, touch, or use has been on a commercial truck at some point. Everything. Think about it, unless you grew it or made it out of the earth with your own two hands, it was trucked in to a store for you to purchase. I say it again: Everything.
Here’s a ratio for your consideration – 4,000:1. Commercial truckers drive 4,000 times the number of miles and get involved in an accident as compared to standard drivers – referred to as 4-wheelers by those that drive 18-wheelers. This means, that if you drove 10 miles to work and got in an accident, and drove home from work that day and got in an accident, the commercial truck driver would have driven 80,000 miles and gotten into 2 accidents. Have you driven 20 miles and had 2 accidents? It’s no big deal for commercial drivers to go MILLIONS of miles accident free. This can be attributed to the care these men and women take towards operating safely on more than a day-by-day basis – it’s moment by moment. The regulations and restrictions these drivers abide by can also be attributed to their miles upon miles of safety.
I authored this article with the hopes that it would get published and read by people not affiliated with the trucking industry. I hope that in reading you may have gained a new understanding of the men and women that are quite literally driving America. They work hard and don’t get the greatest of pay. It takes a special person to commit your career to the road so next time you see a truck driver, give them a wave. They’ll appreciate it.
Authored by Kyle Jernigan
http://www.HiringTruckDrivers.com
Copyright – 2007 – HiringTruckDrivers.com
About The Author
Kyle Jernigan is an account executive for http://HiringTruckDrivers.com. We help trucking companies find qualified truck drivers. Kyle graduated from The University of Alabama with a BS in Management Information Systems, minoring in Computer Software Systems and English.
All comments in this article are strictly those of the author and are also subject to Copyright - 2007.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Truck and SUV super store
Before looking for truck accessories distributor means a lot of work, research as well as consultation. We have seen truck accessories distributor being swallowed up by big companies and as a result they usually lost touch with the most important part of their business – US.
I always believe that in order for businesses to be successful they should focus also to their clients needs. Aside from great products and affordable prices they should also give their clients the best services (customer support and assistance) that they can give. Their name will surely spread like fire through word of mouth from their satisfied clients which is one of the best kinds of advertisement.
Today, with the help of internet, you can easily find good truck parts distributor that include their clients in their priorities. You can easily find the parts and accessories that you are looking for. With just a click of a button, you can easily shop for the parts and accessories that you need such as suspension lift kits, tonneau covers, fender flares, atv plows, nerf bars, side steps, running bars and other hard to find parts. Aside from easily finding what you need, you can shop at the comfort of your home. You don’t need to experience another back pain from driving around looking for the parts that you need. Another great thing shopping online is there are online shops that offer good bargains, wholesale pricing and good money back guarantees.
The internet has a lot to offer to those who are already tired of hunting for great deals, offers and products. The internet has become our choice in shopping, mainly because there are a lot of online shops out there that will go extra effort to satisfy our needs. With internet, parts and accessories for your trucks are now easier to find and can also be shipped just like other major manufactures. So before you go out of your house and waste your time driving around looking for that truck part check the internet first because will surely save you a lot of time! So, enjoy your shopping.
About The Author
Jeffrey Eugenio
If you would like to shop for truck parts and accessories visit http://www.4wheelonline.com Thanks.
I always believe that in order for businesses to be successful they should focus also to their clients needs. Aside from great products and affordable prices they should also give their clients the best services (customer support and assistance) that they can give. Their name will surely spread like fire through word of mouth from their satisfied clients which is one of the best kinds of advertisement.
Today, with the help of internet, you can easily find good truck parts distributor that include their clients in their priorities. You can easily find the parts and accessories that you are looking for. With just a click of a button, you can easily shop for the parts and accessories that you need such as suspension lift kits, tonneau covers, fender flares, atv plows, nerf bars, side steps, running bars and other hard to find parts. Aside from easily finding what you need, you can shop at the comfort of your home. You don’t need to experience another back pain from driving around looking for the parts that you need. Another great thing shopping online is there are online shops that offer good bargains, wholesale pricing and good money back guarantees.
The internet has a lot to offer to those who are already tired of hunting for great deals, offers and products. The internet has become our choice in shopping, mainly because there are a lot of online shops out there that will go extra effort to satisfy our needs. With internet, parts and accessories for your trucks are now easier to find and can also be shipped just like other major manufactures. So before you go out of your house and waste your time driving around looking for that truck part check the internet first because will surely save you a lot of time! So, enjoy your shopping.
About The Author
Jeffrey Eugenio
If you would like to shop for truck parts and accessories visit http://www.4wheelonline.com Thanks.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Kick up your Chevy a Notch with a Truck Speaker Box
by: Mark Markham
So you’ve just bought your brand new Chevy GMC, Chevy Avalanche, or Chevy Colorado, and you’re rolling down the street on a beautiful day with the windows down. That new truck smell is a pleasing scent that goes along well with the comfortable seats and the feel of a nice big truck. You hear the purr of the engine and turn up some of your favorite tunes in the premium stock system that came with your new kicking Chevy. However, there is something slightly off, something missing. What could it be? The stock speakers sound decent but there’s just no boom to it. What you’re missing is a sub woofer and the truck speaker box to go with it. Adding a sub woofer and sub enclosure to your brand new Chevy GMC will give you the bass that you need when driving down the road. High quality sub woofer boxes along with the right amp and subwoofer can bring out an entirely new level of sound in your Chevy. Stock speakers from the manufacturer can sound decent, and even perform well in trucks like the Chevy Avalanche and Chevy Colorado, but there is always something left to be desired. Many professional car audio companies have the high quality products you need to get that extra punch out of your truck. You’ll be on the road and hearing that boom out of your system in no time.
Taking time to pick out the right amp, sub woofer, and sub enclosure for your Chevy GMC, Chevy Avalanche, or Chevy Colorado is of utmost importance. There are many things to consider before installing any type of system in your Chevy. One major problem that often comes into light is the notion of space when putting a system in a truck. Seeing as though there isn’t much room in a truck for a sub woofer and amp, it’s important to choose a sub enclosure that is right for your Chevy Avalanche or Chevy GMC. That’s why choosing top of the line subwoofer boxes that are designed to fit your model of Chevy whether it’s a Chevy GMC, Chevy Colorado, Chevy Silverado, or Chevy Avalanche is your best choice. A truck speaker box will save space in your truck for leg room, supplies, or anything else while still providing the best sound for your system. Not only will it save space, but because it is designed specifically for your type of truck, it will blend in and look like part of the original vehicle.
The key to getting amazing sound out of your sub woofer and amp is matching them up with the right sub enclosure. If you buy with a professional company, many of their amplifiers and sub woofers are top name brands that are fitted with high quality subwoofer boxes flawlessly. Only the best materials should be used for sub enclosures which includes medium density fiberboard to keep down resonation and create a remarkable bass sound and feel from your system.
Don’t skimp out on great sound for your Chevy GMC. By installing a high quality sound system you’ll not only enjoy your brand new truck even more, but you’ll also increase the resale value. Kick up your Chevy a notch and grab a sub woofer, amplifier, and truck speaker box that you’ll truly love.
About The Author
Mark Markham is the owner of SuperCrewSound.com, one of the leading online retailers of subwoofer boxes and custom Chevy sub enclosures. SuperCrewSound began by specializing in custom fiberglass subwoofer enclosures and truck speaker boxes, but has since expanded to cover cars and other vehicle types. For more visit: http://www.supercrewsound.com/shop/cat/31.htm and http://www.supercrewsound.com.
So you’ve just bought your brand new Chevy GMC, Chevy Avalanche, or Chevy Colorado, and you’re rolling down the street on a beautiful day with the windows down. That new truck smell is a pleasing scent that goes along well with the comfortable seats and the feel of a nice big truck. You hear the purr of the engine and turn up some of your favorite tunes in the premium stock system that came with your new kicking Chevy. However, there is something slightly off, something missing. What could it be? The stock speakers sound decent but there’s just no boom to it. What you’re missing is a sub woofer and the truck speaker box to go with it. Adding a sub woofer and sub enclosure to your brand new Chevy GMC will give you the bass that you need when driving down the road. High quality sub woofer boxes along with the right amp and subwoofer can bring out an entirely new level of sound in your Chevy. Stock speakers from the manufacturer can sound decent, and even perform well in trucks like the Chevy Avalanche and Chevy Colorado, but there is always something left to be desired. Many professional car audio companies have the high quality products you need to get that extra punch out of your truck. You’ll be on the road and hearing that boom out of your system in no time.
Taking time to pick out the right amp, sub woofer, and sub enclosure for your Chevy GMC, Chevy Avalanche, or Chevy Colorado is of utmost importance. There are many things to consider before installing any type of system in your Chevy. One major problem that often comes into light is the notion of space when putting a system in a truck. Seeing as though there isn’t much room in a truck for a sub woofer and amp, it’s important to choose a sub enclosure that is right for your Chevy Avalanche or Chevy GMC. That’s why choosing top of the line subwoofer boxes that are designed to fit your model of Chevy whether it’s a Chevy GMC, Chevy Colorado, Chevy Silverado, or Chevy Avalanche is your best choice. A truck speaker box will save space in your truck for leg room, supplies, or anything else while still providing the best sound for your system. Not only will it save space, but because it is designed specifically for your type of truck, it will blend in and look like part of the original vehicle.
The key to getting amazing sound out of your sub woofer and amp is matching them up with the right sub enclosure. If you buy with a professional company, many of their amplifiers and sub woofers are top name brands that are fitted with high quality subwoofer boxes flawlessly. Only the best materials should be used for sub enclosures which includes medium density fiberboard to keep down resonation and create a remarkable bass sound and feel from your system.
Don’t skimp out on great sound for your Chevy GMC. By installing a high quality sound system you’ll not only enjoy your brand new truck even more, but you’ll also increase the resale value. Kick up your Chevy a notch and grab a sub woofer, amplifier, and truck speaker box that you’ll truly love.
About The Author
Mark Markham is the owner of SuperCrewSound.com, one of the leading online retailers of subwoofer boxes and custom Chevy sub enclosures. SuperCrewSound began by specializing in custom fiberglass subwoofer enclosures and truck speaker boxes, but has since expanded to cover cars and other vehicle types. For more visit: http://www.supercrewsound.com/shop/cat/31.htm and http://www.supercrewsound.com.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Rental Trucks Amid High Fuel Prices Still Best Moving Value
by: Scott Best
Renting a truck and doing a self move, even in the face of what look to be new record high fuel prices is still one of the best moving values going. Truck rentals are also a better fit for a busy schedule.
Planning to make a self move with a rental truck can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars over full service moving companies. The option to rent a truck and do the packing and loading is one that more and more people are taking advantage of every day. There may be times when hiring a professional moving company makes perfect sense. But there are certainly times when it makes no sense at all. When thousands of dollars in savings can be realized by rental truck use verses hiring a professional is surely one to consider. Sure there is more work to do with a self move, but then again, not everyone has money to burn.
Fuel Prices driving toward the 3 dollar a gallon mark again have not removed Rental trucks from being a top option for saving money when moving and the reasons are many. Today’s fleets of modern Rental trucks are designed to be more energy efficient as well as user friendly. Modern rental trucks that sport the latest in engine and chassis design mean better gas mileage which in turn means savings for the customer.
Also the newer rental trucks and equipment, with the aid of sophisticated onboard computer systems are able to warn customers about potential or existing problems with the engine, transmission and electrical system, making rental trucks safer and more convenient then ever before. Also these new systems help the fleet company keep costs down by helping service technicians keep down time to a minimum. More time in service relates to big savings to the companies, of which most are willing to share with the customer in the way of extra customer care and support services, which in turns boosts customer relations. It’s a win win situation for all concerned.
Some fleets have new navigation systems that can help the customer get from point A to point B in less time which can also be a valuable money saver. Some fleets only have this option on Local or round trip use trucks and vans, but look to see it nation wide very soon.
Most large rental truck fleets have offices in most major cities as well as larger size towns, something most of the large professional moving companies don’t have. This makes it much easier to find, deal with, rent and finally return the rental truck. One of the pit falls of hiring a professional mover is that if they don’t happen to have an office or hub near the customers final destination, often times extra charges are levied to pay for the truck returning to a central hub or for extra driver wages or both. Hiring a professional mover most times means planning your move around their often less then on time schedule. Using a rental truck for a move doesn’t suffer from someone else’s failure to meet a schedule. There is never the wondering if the truck will show up on time, or at all.
So when its time to move consider a self move rental truck, do the math, and decide which makes more sense. See which one is the better value especially if there is a moving budget involved. The figures will be surprising, even when the 3 plus dollar a gallon fuel is involved. It sounds hard to believe, but it’s true. Check it out.
About The Author
Scott Best is a freelance author in association with http://www.rentaltruckcentral.com At Rental Truck Central, anything a person needs to know about the ins and outs of rental trucks can be found. Give them a try; they have the right information when you need it.
http://www.rentaltruckcentral.com
Renting a truck and doing a self move, even in the face of what look to be new record high fuel prices is still one of the best moving values going. Truck rentals are also a better fit for a busy schedule.
Planning to make a self move with a rental truck can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars over full service moving companies. The option to rent a truck and do the packing and loading is one that more and more people are taking advantage of every day. There may be times when hiring a professional moving company makes perfect sense. But there are certainly times when it makes no sense at all. When thousands of dollars in savings can be realized by rental truck use verses hiring a professional is surely one to consider. Sure there is more work to do with a self move, but then again, not everyone has money to burn.
Fuel Prices driving toward the 3 dollar a gallon mark again have not removed Rental trucks from being a top option for saving money when moving and the reasons are many. Today’s fleets of modern Rental trucks are designed to be more energy efficient as well as user friendly. Modern rental trucks that sport the latest in engine and chassis design mean better gas mileage which in turn means savings for the customer.
Also the newer rental trucks and equipment, with the aid of sophisticated onboard computer systems are able to warn customers about potential or existing problems with the engine, transmission and electrical system, making rental trucks safer and more convenient then ever before. Also these new systems help the fleet company keep costs down by helping service technicians keep down time to a minimum. More time in service relates to big savings to the companies, of which most are willing to share with the customer in the way of extra customer care and support services, which in turns boosts customer relations. It’s a win win situation for all concerned.
Some fleets have new navigation systems that can help the customer get from point A to point B in less time which can also be a valuable money saver. Some fleets only have this option on Local or round trip use trucks and vans, but look to see it nation wide very soon.
Most large rental truck fleets have offices in most major cities as well as larger size towns, something most of the large professional moving companies don’t have. This makes it much easier to find, deal with, rent and finally return the rental truck. One of the pit falls of hiring a professional mover is that if they don’t happen to have an office or hub near the customers final destination, often times extra charges are levied to pay for the truck returning to a central hub or for extra driver wages or both. Hiring a professional mover most times means planning your move around their often less then on time schedule. Using a rental truck for a move doesn’t suffer from someone else’s failure to meet a schedule. There is never the wondering if the truck will show up on time, or at all.
So when its time to move consider a self move rental truck, do the math, and decide which makes more sense. See which one is the better value especially if there is a moving budget involved. The figures will be surprising, even when the 3 plus dollar a gallon fuel is involved. It sounds hard to believe, but it’s true. Check it out.
About The Author
Scott Best is a freelance author in association with http://www.rentaltruckcentral.com At Rental Truck Central, anything a person needs to know about the ins and outs of rental trucks can be found. Give them a try; they have the right information when you need it.
http://www.rentaltruckcentral.com
Hybrid Trucks
by: Dan Riffle
With the increasing concern about environmental issues such as pollution and global warming, as well as the unbelievable rise in the price of gasoline, it is no wonder that hybrid vehicles are gaining popularity. Hybrid cars have been relatively common for years, with hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles in close competition, but what about hybrid trucks? We don't see those too often. Automotive manufacturing giant General Motors, however, believes that will change.
In 2005, GM introduced hybrid versions of the Chevy Silverado and the GMC Sierra in Florida, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Alaska. In 2006 the company made the vehicles available nationwide. These hybrid pickup trucks have 5.3 liter V-8 engines which have exactly the same amount of power and torque as there non-hybrid counterparts (295 horsepower, 325 pound/feet of torque). They can carry the same size loads, tow the same weights, and accelerate to the same degree that regular non-hybrid GM pickup trucks can. And they do it all while providing the most efficient gas mileage of any full-sized pickup on the market—about 20 miles per gallon on the highway. These hybrid trucks also feature a 2400 watt generator that can be used to power electrical devices, making them ideal for contractors or construction workers.
When compared to the Toyota Prius, a small hybrid car that gets 50 miles per gallon, 20 mpg might not sound like much. It is in fact only about a 10 percent difference from the fuel consumption of regular non-hybrid GM trucks. This is because the Prius is what is known as a “full hybrid,” which means that its internal combustion engine can shut off completely when the car is idle or driving at low speeds, relying solely on battery power and drastically improving fuel efficiency. This type of fuel savings is great, but it requires a significant compromise of power, which is something that the general pickup truck owner simply will not stand for.
Many truck owners use their vehicles for work related purposes, such as hauling heavy loads, and it is essential that a hybrid pickup truck be able to do this. If automotive manufacturers sacrifice power to gain fuel economy in hybrid trucks, their customers will disappear. Acutely aware of this, General Motors has decided that a little improvement is better than none at all.
Hybrid Cars and Trucks and the Environment
With fossil fuel emissions at levels of billions of tons per year and global warming becoming increasingly obvious, it is clear that sooner or later something must be done. For decades, scientists and researchers have tried to find alternative fuel sources, but there simply was nothing as convenient as the old standby—oil. The oil infrastructure is so vast and developed that is has become impossible to think of cars without thinking of gasoline, and many Americans are loath to change. But they must. Every major city in the country—New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, and most notably Las Angeles—is plagued by pollution. The cities are shrouded by smog, there are pollution warnings on weather reports, and at times it is impossible even to take a deep breath without noticing that something is wrong with the air. This is not a world that most of us want to live in. But if more people are willing to take the plunge and buy a hybrid car or truck, the effects over time will be enormous. A hybrid truck might be more expensive initially, but the fuel savings will soon make it worthwhile. And as hybrid technology improves, the cost of these vehicles will no doubt be reduced, making the future a lot brighter, and a lot less smoggy, for the next generation of Earthlings.
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