Archive for August, 2008
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
The newest truck entry in the fuel oil industry is the Sterling. Sterling Trucks is a manufacturer of heavy duty trucks. It was originally the heavy truck division of Ford Motor Company, purchased and rebranded.There is a new look on the highways, a look best described by the name “Sterling [TM]“. The Sterling name was originally used by an independent truck manufacturer, bought by the White Motor Company .It is a look defined by toughness, inspired by technology, refined by design and backed by commitment to customers. Sterling trucks are as distinctive as the company that owns them and the dealers chosen to represent them. These vehicles are used for everything from freight distribution to heavy vocational uses, such as construction, snow plowing,etc. The company specializes in vocational trucks those which are designed to perform jobs other than straight freight hauling.The Sterling family includes the line of highway trucks, the back line of highway or off-road tractors, and the Sterling Set Forward which is perfect for the dump, utility and government/ municipality markets.Sterling Truck Corporation announces the availability of the Dana Spicer Central Tire Inflation (CTI) System for Sterling L-Line vehicles.The factoryinstalled technology gives truck operators the flexibility to quickly and easily change tire pressure while in motion. The option further enhances the capabilities of Sterling vehicles to meet demanding off-road applications and the challenges of navigating soft terrain.
Sterling was created as a subsidiary of Freightliner Corporation to market and sell the line of heavy trucks from Ford Motor Company.Freightliner Corporation recognized Sterling as a significant opportunity to combine Ford’s recently developed line of technologically advanced trucks with its own strengths in product engineering and customer support systems.The benefits to Western Sterling from being a subsidiary of a dedicated truck manufacturer are great.Freightliner Corporation supplies Sterling with a central core of expertise in manufacturing, engineering, finance, management information systems, human resources, purchasing, corporate communications, marketing strategy and government sales. Sterling is able to concentrate on its customers and its products. The company plans to gain market leadership and to keep that leadership by doing things differently in two major respects.The first way is through Sterling’s ability to custom engineer solutions to truck operators’ needs and special applications. Every truck Sterling builds will have this custom truck identity engineered right into it. The benefits to Sterling from being a subsidiary of a dedicated truck manufacturer are great. Freightliner Corporation Sterling Trucks intends to be the dominant
manufacturer of vocationally oriented . The company offers truck operators a level of product technology and customer support previously unavailable to vocational truck buyers.
The Sterling Truck Corporation announces an important new optional feature for its versatile Acterra medium duty and vocational truck. Sterling now offers a factory authorized All Wheel Drive Conversion for Acterra trucks. Sterling Truck Corporations vehicles are not the only place to see a bold new look. The new styling introduced Sterling’s trucks and tractors is now complemented online by a redesigned look for the company’s website.The website gains new functionality with its new design. There has to be more than just great looks to be part of Sterling. The site now has a rich visual feel that echoes Sterling’s commitment to technology and industry leading design.Information about trucks is now arranged by application. This means the customer or potential customer only has to know what job the truck will be used for to find out which Sterling models are suited for the application, whether they are looking for a dump truck, long-haul tractor or a bulk hauler.All of Sterling’s current and soon to be available models are contained on the website, including the all new Acterra family of medium duty trucks and tractors. Sterling Truck Corporation launched a Web site to assist municipalities in selecting truck specifications.Some agencies dont purchase trucks on regular basis, they just keep up with the latest products and options on the market. Times are changing in the trucking industry. Sterling is concentrating its efforts to become the top work truck manufacturer by servicing core vocational markets.
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Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Kenworth Truck Company is a recognized leader of innovative design concepts utilizing state of the art engineering technologies in the design of heavy duty trucks. The company maintains its headquarters manufactures plants in Chillicothe, Ohio, etc. Kenworth Truck has introduced a tractor specifically for heavy-haul applications based on its successful T300 classic truck for sale construction chassis.This transportation oriented company offers a variety of career opportunities in the engineering, marketing, research, manufacturing and sales of heavy duty trucks built under the Kenworth nameplate. It includes both decorative and functional items which serve to enhance the truck’s look and the driver’s comfort and enjoyment. There is no charge for the Kenworth Truck Accessories .They also maintain high standards of quality for our products. The new option will provide on-highway and vocational customers with weight-saving components.The latest edition of the Kenworth Truck Accessories Catalog is now available at participating Kenworth dealerships across the United States and Canada. Kenworth ranked highest in dealer service satisfaction for a second consecutive year, with highest scores on dealer attitude, service delivery process, service quality, price of service, service facility, service initiation and service adviser.
Kenworth’s philosophy for building trucks is one of commitment and of superior craftsmanship in its products.They are well engineered, highly customized for particular applications and sell in the premium segment of their markets where they have a reputation for superior performance and pride of ownership.Kenworth Truck Company received the highest customer satisfaction ratings. Overall, satisfaction for medium-duty trucks declined significantly, driven by considerably lower satisfaction among the convesntional truck owners.
The new Kenworth Truck Accessories Catalog featuring parts for all makes of trucks is now available at Kenworth dealerships in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kenworth catalog offers a large variety of premium Mirrex brand products to enhance a truck’s appearance, and provide driver comfort and satisfaction. Product descriptions are in English, French and Spanish.The catalog features an extensive variety of interior and exterior. For the exterior, trucking professionals can select quarter fenders, bumpers, appearance products, and additional chrome and stainless exterior trim pieces. The catalog contains replacement parts for mirrors, trim panels, wheel covers and other accessories. For the interior, the Kenworth catalog showcases quality steering wheels, mattresses, seats and electronics, along with other products designed to add to the trucking professional’s comfort. Customers will also find interior trim items. A comprehensive Kenworth Truck Co. offers detailed information on Kenworth’s T300 model, with special emphasis on product versatility, reliability, productivity, driver comfort and serviceability.The Kenworth T300 is used in a variety of applications, including long haul over the highway, dump, mixer, heavy haul, tanker, daycab .
Kenworth Manufacturers were concerned because truck downtime translates directly into increased costs and lost revenue for truck owners. so quality has a large impact on satisfaction. With the medium duty truck market being very competitive, even a small decline in repurchase intent can have a big impact on a manufacturer’s bottom line.The decline in engine satisfaction could be attributed to the introduction of new technology in many of the model-year vehicles to meet federal emissions-control regulations. With the introduction of the new low-emission technology engines in both the heavy and medium duty markets. we have seen a marked increase in engine problems and a decline in satisfaction with engine performance. Many of the engine suppliers in the heavy duty market and also compete in the conventional medium duty industry and employ similar technology in their midrange engines.
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
GMC 4000 Pickup :
The GMC 4000 sustained a new, more modern look introduced by GMC two years earlier, but it was closer than the appearance of its Chevrolet counterparts.General Motors Corp. will give suppliers a major hand in the engineering and production of Chevrolet’s SSR pickup high-level GM manufacturing sources.GMC also redesigned its trucks, In differences were confined to minor variations in grille treatment, equipment, and mechanical specifications. Plenty of improvements went inside, too.Enough to keep brochure writers working overtime. Comfort and convenience got more emphasis than ever, and in future years the market’s demand for truck like amenities would prove increasingly important. GMC boasted of door openings inches wider than those on pwer models.
Dodge 3500SLT Pickup :
The Dodge 3500SLT pickup traced its design roots, when Dodge bravely risked an expensive restyle. Chevrolet, Dodge, and Nissan number among the truck manufacturers who have added four-door pickups to their lineup. While overall truck sales increased modestly in that devastated economy, the Dodge Series HC was exactly what the market wanted: The successor of Dodge Series , was little changed in styling, which obviously was the correct decision, but it was improved mechanically.A standard-wheel-base pickup , which happened to be the same price as a half-ton Ford. Prices were low, because hardly anything was standard.Dodge restyled the light truck line and rode to even greater success, but the recession cut volume short again. The Dodge 3500SLT pickup was clearly one of the most successful Dodge trucks of a dreary decade.
Mitsubishi Fuso Shows Concept of Its Eco-Hybrid Medium Duty Cabover Work Truck :
Mitsubishi Fuso has developed a unique hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).The new Fuso hybrid electric commercial truck combines a small, clean-burning diesel engine, an ultra-slim electric motor/generator. The result is a medium duty truck that achieves up to 30% better fuel economy in delivery applications and also produces significantly less emissions than its standard diesel.The new Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid features a parallel hybrid system, that incorporates the company’s latest advancements to deliver ecologically responsible, economical performance. The electric motor is used to drive the vehicle when starting off. During hard acceleration, both the diesel engine and electric motor/generator power the vehicle. When cruising, the vehicle is driven by the diesel engine only, like a conventional vehicle. When slowing down or braking, the electric motor/generator functions as a generator to brake the vehicle. The generator converts brake energy into electric energy and stores it in the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery for the next moving off or acceleration. This vehicle shows the technological capabilities and environmental dedication associated with the Fuso brand.
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Stewart was a small regional maker of light and medium-duty trucks. Stewart built good trucks, including the Stewart panel and dump truck. It had the distinction of building its own high quality bodies. Stewart never competed with volume makers like Ford or Chevrolet, or anyother. But it affected some competition to low production builders.By 1935, seeking low end sales in a depressed market,For those who needed more power and speed, the stewart trucks had plenty of power to handle normal highway speeds, and the 1 tonners shared clean lines with their handsome Buddy based little brother.The Ford trucks are the utility versions of one of history’s most important motor vehicles.
A dump truck is very useful. This construction vehicle is used to carry many different things at a construction site and it comes in all shapes and sizes.It is not very compicated. Dump trucks typically have one cylinder or a pair of cylinders that lift the bed. The only unique thing about these cylinders is that they often telescope, giving them a very long range of motion. A dump truck is truck used for transporting loose material for construction. A typical dump truck is equipped with a operated open-box bed , the front of which can be lifted up to allow the contents to be deposited on the ground behind the truck at the site of delivery. In the UK the term applies to off-road construction plant only, and the road vehicle is known as a tipper or tipper lorry.A standard dump truck is a full truck chassis with a dump body mounted to the frame.
The term ‘Dump’ Truck is not generally used by the mining industry, or by the manufacturers that build these machines. The more appropriate for this strictly off road vehicle is, ‘Haul’ truck and the equivalet European term is ‘Dumper’. The classification bottom and side for example, describes how the loaded material is discharged once loaded. This large capacity truck is used for the transportation of coal from a loading device directly to a power station or bulk storage area.Dump truck drivers who can also operate heavy machinery will find it much easier to find work with any construction company.Dump trucks aren’t really made for speed, they’re more the workhorse of the trucking industry and as such, dump truck drivers usually work within a set area. It’s uncommon for dump trucks to be out on the highway when transporting their loads.
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Friday, August 15th, 2008
If you plan to use your truck like a car, desiring quick, quiet acceleration and rarely ever haul a heavy load and don’t plan to it for a long time,you may want a gasoline engine. Gas engines run smoother, fuel is easier to find, and gas engines start easier in cold weather.If you plan to use your truck for towing, value good fuel economy and plan to put plenty of miles on it, you may want a diesel. The price to buy a diesel truck is really high, although they can offer you a lot in return.A diesel truck will go just about anywhere; they get relatively good mileage for the horsepower and the rating is more than a work truck.
Dodge :
The 2500 and 3500 Dodge trucks are the newest 3/4 and 1 ton trucks on the road. Back in 2002, the Ram didn’t have enough power with the 245 HP 9.5L. Dodge promised more powerful engines for the 2500/3500 platform and they delivered on that promise.The new base engine is the 5.7L gasoline V-8 that’s not only the most powerful engine of the group at 345 HP but also revives the well known and historical Hemi name.
Ford :
Ford trucks helped push the 3/4 ton and 1 ton truck market to where it is today when it introduced it’s international engineered power stroke diesel back in 1994. Before 1994, these diesels were poorly built and no match for the big gasoline engines.From 1994 to 2002, over 70% of super duty Fords were sold with the optional 7.3L V-8 diesel engine. This engine helped to put Ford among the leaders in diesel trucks, as they had more than they needed to dominate the market.
Chevrolet/GMC :
Over the years, diesel trucks have proven to be effecient with mileage, great for towing, and easy on maintenance. Unlike gas engines, diesel engines do not have spark plugs, which means you won’t need to get them tuned up near as much as gasoline engines.For those who like to haul heavy loads on a frequent basis, diesel is the way to go. You can get quite a few miles per gallon, and diesel trucks are built to go 250,000 miles or more before the engine needs to be rebuit,making them a purchase that is more than worth your money.Even the more conventional bodies were not yet built by Chevrolet trucks, so most sales were for the bare chassis. Dealers often ordered bodies and sold the truck complete.Attitudes about trucks were changing fast.Lots of people used them for double-duty; cargo hauling and personal transportation. An eye-catching truck could also promote a merchant’s services.The market for slick pickups was out there, and Chevrolet was one of the first to take advantage.
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Classic Ford F350 4X4 Trucks :
The Ford F350 4X4 trucks is a good choice for transporting over long distances. The F350 has been in a class of pickup trucks that have been the best in America for 24 years and running. Some features of this powerful and durable truck are the fact that it is not only tough, but has an attractive body frame. The truck has a 6.4 liter Powerstroke Turbo diesel engine. The GVWR is 17,950. It includes dual fuel tanks, so you can travel long distances without having to stop for a fill-up. It also features a Tow Command System with a high capacity trailer tow package. Other interesting features about this truck include heated captain chairs, all weather floor mats, plus many other appealing features.
Chevrolet Silervado 3500HD :
Chevrolet had been in the truck business for years and was handily outproducing Ford.All General Motors built pickups produced during the war years were basically some models.The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD L2 model is perfect for hauling a toy hauler. It costs considerably less than the Ford F350 mentioned above, and can do just about the same job. Some highlights of the 3500HD include a 6.0 V8 engine, automatic transmission with a tow haul mode, and can pull up to a maximum of 18,500 pounds. And Chevrolet needed this sharp styling.Chevrolet made several other mechanical improvements to their Chevrolet light-duty trucks.Chevrolet pickup design had been in the works since many years. Operating economy still received greatest emphasis, but fashion and creature comfort had definitely arrived.Other nice features about this truck include your choice of extended or crew cab options, as well as an integrated trailer breaker control. This vehicle has won its share of awards for its outstanding performance.
GMC W3500 Trucks :
The GMC W3500 Trucks costs about the same as a Chevy 3500HD.The GMC W3500 come standard with GM’s 6.0L gas engine V-8. This engine is ideal for 3/4 ton trucks where towing isn’t a concern. The upgrades start with the 8.1L gas V-8 that’s based on Chevrolet’s venerable big block engine. It was voted the Best Pickup Truck in 2007 by Motor Week. The truck comes in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and can pull a load of about 13,000 to 16,000 pounds, which is usually sufficient for an ATV or fun runner. Other pertinent features of this truck include 6.0L SFI V8 engine, antilock four-wheel disc brakes, as well as fog lamps and 17-inch wheels. Safety features include the On-Star system, air bags, and a theft-deterrent system.
Dodge 3500SLT Truck :
The Dodge 3500SLT Truck is an excellent choice for pulling a toy hauler. It can haul up to 16,350 pounds easily. The truck packs a 6.7L turbo diesel engine, along with an option for four-wheel drive. The Dodge also has other interesting features, such air bags with side-impact protection, options for a four-door or two-door model, and many other features to meet the needs of the individual purchasing the vehicle.As you can see, there are quite a few options when it comes to finding a truck to pull your toy hauler. A lot of what you choose to buy will depend on price, whether you want to buy new or used, and what other features besides pulling capacity are important to you. Folks have been happy with each of the models of trucks listed above, so now it is time for you to start researching what truck is best for your needs.
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
When you say the word Mitsubishi, it can mean a lot of things. After all, the Mitsubishi is a brand that is used by a lot of companies. These companies have a common legacy and tradition of excellence . The first Mitsubishi company was a shipping firm founded by Yataro Iwasaki in 1873, with the name Mitsubishi Shokai. Later, Mitsubishi expanded to include coal mining, shipbuilding, banking, insurance, warehousing and trade, and had a diverse array of products ranging from paper, steel, electrical parts, automobiles, and even aircraft.
Mitsubishi gained a role in world history in terms of aviation as it was the manufacturer of the famous Zero aircraft which was widely used in aerial conflicts in World War II. And after the war, Mistubishi was divided into various companies that were independent of each other in 1946 but still utilized the technology acquired by Mitsubishi and its technical strengths as well. And among of these companies are Mistubishi Motors and the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, which are entirely devoted to the manufacture of cars and trucks respectively. These divisions of the Mitsubishi conglomerate supplied cars and trucks to an international market. As well as automobile components like Mitsubishi Truck Parts and Mitsubishi Truck Accessories.
Trucks made by Mitsubishi are renowned for their reliability. And the reason for this is because almost all of the trucks manufactured by Mitsubishi share a common construction of Mitsubishi Truck Parts. Take the engine as an example. Light to medium-duty Mitsubishi trucks, such as SUV trucks and pick-up trucks, are often equipped with an efficient gasoline, while trucks often have more powerful four stroke turbo intercooler diesel. Mitsubishi Trucks also share similarities when it comes to the drivetrain. Mitsubishi trucks often use the same type of transmissions as other cars, which can be either an automatic transmission or a manual transmission with synchronizers. Some heavy-duty trucks however, have manual transmissions with no synchronizers installed. The reason for this is because manual transmissions with synchronizers have a lighter weight than synchronized transmissions, though this trend is losing popularity in trucks as automatic and semi-automatic transmissions and becoming more and more common. Other Mitsubishi Truck Parts that share construction in all truck models include the steel or aluminum chassis, and the pneumatic, hydraulic, water, and electrical systems of the truck.
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Classic Ford truck for sale Company got its start in the same manner as most other automobile manufacturers. A mechanical genius joined forces with financial investors to build their own version of the American dream.Ford made different from most others was innovation and management that has allowed the company to survive for more years.It was fitted with a boxlike cargo body behind the driver’s seat, and while a useful conveyance, the Delivery truck was pulled from the market after just one year due to slow sales. A similar By this time, various types of truck-type bodies were offered by outside suppliers for the Model T chassis, including everything from pickup beds to fire apparatus.
Classic ford trucks are dynamic conventional truck.The history of Ford trucks begins with the Model TT. One of the vehicles that helped the turn around was Ford’s first all-new postwar truck.The beginning of Ford’s second hundred years has been marked by new challenges and a host of new products to meet them, a cycle that has been repeated many times in its history.There was a day when trucks were a working man’s vehicle and scratches were expected.Those days are over and truck enthusiasts are souping up their rides more than ever before. If the past is any indication, Classic pickup trucks was the first model. Ford Motor Company will fight its way back and continue to fulfill the dream that started it more than a century ago. The small pickup had been scheduled to die, but now Ford is considering extending Ranger output by as much as two years.Ford may keep making the aging Ranger into the calendar year.Foremost is the high cost of fuel, which shows no signs of abating.A number of factors will impact truck fleet management beyond.Ford also entered the transit truck business with the introduction of the forward-control chassis, which placed the engine off to one side so the driver could sit next to it rather than behind it.The company also began offering trucks in fancier Deluxe trim.
Classic chevy truck was the another project which build something a little more high-end than the Fords. Pickup boxes were reinforced by welding the cross sill to the stake pockets at two spots on each side. Our efforts were rewarded with a top Five finish in their Truck of the Year competition and a classic trucks Top Ten pick.
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Some things you might consider in your selection process is your needs and your end goal? Most hobbyist the end goal is a great looking classic truck for sale which can be driven daily and provide for a safe and comfort ride.The term describes this process as Restofication. The term Restofication denotes a reconditioning process that will incorporate modern improvements into an older technology. While this is not an extensive modernization, the original concept of the truck is not alter. The increased safety adds to the derivability of vehicle, thus making it more fun to drive.
The Restofication process is a string of individual decisions, all of which, makes every project as unique as the user. Since this is the goal of most hobbyist, we will follow this assumption through out the article. The best way to buy any truck is to select a truck that is complete and in the best possible condition you can afford. Unless these trucks are dirt cheap, walk away. Usually the shear number of missing parts makes these trucks cost prohibitive. Walk away from trucks that are just too much for you to tackle.Most Chevy trucks came with the standard painted grilles.
Classic trucks are American icons. Many classic truck owners decide to lift their rides for a performance altered appearance. Lift kits can actually be found online and can be installed on your truck in a do-it-yourself fashion. Some lift systems can be somewhat difficult to install, but after all, challenges are what get us men going and when we are determined, who knows what will happen. A non-running truck that sits around in your garage is not going to be very popular around the house. If you can drive it while you work on it, you will enjoy your truck much more. Of coarse, you will have to lay the truck up for short periods of time to do upgrades and repairs. But, then your back on the road, enjoying your project.An example of this would be the improvement of the braking system on early trucks.
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Monday, August 11th, 2008
We now come to the “Advance Design” trucks Series. Classic chevy trucks are really a good choice for a first time user. These heavy duty trucks are a lot familiar that the earlier trucks and very unique looking.The cost to restore a complete truck from this era is very reasonable.These trucks are available everywhere in various conditions.
In some areas of the country where rust is a problem, closely inspect each example you consider. These light duty trucks were prone to rust in these areas. The floor pans,lower cab corners and door bottoms are the most prone to rust-out in these areas.classic Chevy trucks for sale are exceptional for use in long distance travels and hauling as well as in off road adventures. The strong and muscular body of a classic Chevy truck is one proof that it can withstand whatever work it may be put into..
Think about the history of the classic pickup trucks. Knowing it is very important especially in determining how much the truck would cost. In addition, know also the owners history with the truck by asking them how they maintain their pickup trucks.Make sure that you can inspect the truck before you buy it. one should have a preliminary inspection on the truck and ask for the owner of the truck to allow you to have a test drive.
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