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Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Craig Rad @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 11:12 PM

Trucks are usually reliable, comfortable, easy to drive and maintain; their interior is often Spartan but purchasing a truck can be the best investment you ever made. A Toyota Tundra, double cab, for example, is easy to drive, comfortable and you can benefit from leather seats and a roomy interior, not always stylish. Trucks have often a business like interior, but it can carry five adults. Chevy trucks are really simple. Their enemy is the rust; you must not worry about it because there ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Greg Lucas @ Thursday, 10th May 2007 @ 12:33 PM

The aim of the government is the safety and security of the public. According to a survey conducted by travel authorities for the state of North Dakota, in 2003, there were 97 deaths, and 432 injuries per month, due to heavy motor vehicle accidents. Most of these heavy vehicles comprise overloaded trucks, dumpsters and trailers. The movement of these trucks and other heavy vehicles is restricted during the day time at most of the cities that are comparatively more populated. The movement and rou... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Greg Lucas @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 4:30 PM

If your like most Commercial Truck Drivers you are very busy working longs hours and do not have time to wait in line at the motor vehicle department so why not save yourself the trouble and apply for your truck permits online. A lot of truck Permit Service providers have setup their shops on the Internet. With the easy availability of wireless internet connectivity Truck Service Providers have setup websites offering all kinds of relevant services as are required by truck operators for o... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Greg Lucas @ Wednesday, 9th May 2007 @ 10:11 AM

Applying for truck permits can be a big hassle, especially if you don't know the right place to go to, and the rules and regulations of getting a license issued in your name. There is a lot of paper work involved, and you have to comply with many legal formalities. Truck drivers and heavy duty vehicle owners seek companies and organizations that can assist them to get permits issued in their name. Hence, as the demand and supply function behaves, we see many agencies that provide th... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By T J Madigan @ Tuesday, 6th March 2007 @ 1:47 PM

Heard about the Revolution LE? Familiar with Fleetwood motor homes? Well, to tell you honestly, the Revolution LE is Fleetwoods flagship in the diesel motor home line. It is the top-notched product that brought Fleetwood to fame. Now, if you want to know more about this diesel motor home, then theres no reason for you not to read on. The Revolution LE, according to some claims, is truly an engineering marvel. It doesnt only boast a powerful diesel engine and a patent-pending Liberty ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Darin Lawson Hosking @ Wednesday, 28th February 2007 @ 4:44 PM

One of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the shuttle bus market is whether or not their bus will require a CDL permit to drive? Many businesses, churches, and other organizations use shuttle buses and must be aware of the federal requirements. It is very important to understand what those requirements are for driving shuttle buses and also to understand the why these regulations were established. Listed below are the Federal Requirements and Missouri Requirements for ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Ben Franklin @ Sunday, 18th February 2007 @ 5:50 AM

Buying a 4X4 truck can be an overwhelming task. You could go for a well established manufacturer, but there are still much more options to consider nonetheless. And it doesn't really matter who you are or where you are from, chances are that you are going to need a truck at least one in your lifetime. Now, if you've got the financial means to purchase one, that's very good. If you don't, you can always consider truck rental or truck leasing. And here are some pointers that co... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Nicholas Stephen @ Friday, 16th February 2007 @ 4:44 PM

It is true that auctions can be an excellent source for new and used vehicles at low prices. It is also true finding these deals can be difficult and most government agencies do their best to receive fair market value for these vehicles. There are three main government agencies that deal with vehicle auctions. These agencies are the treasury department, the US marshal service and the general service administration (GSA). The GSA predominantly sells vehicles that have been used by the par... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By John Whelan @ Thursday, 15th February 2007 @ 3:06 PM

Diesel engine principles are pretty straight forward for the experienced mechanic but what about regular everyday people who have never taken the time to find out more about a diesel engine and how it works? I am going to explain in layman terms the basic principles of a diesel engine. What is the difference between a gasoline engine and a diesel engine? The first thing you should know is a gasoline engine and a diesel engine are totally different. A gasoline engine is const... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Greg Lucas @ Friday, 19th January 2007 @ 1:40 PM

The monster vehicle that used to be available only to the United States Army is now obtainable for civilians through General Motor's Hummer division. Hummers became the rave of the whole country after the highly popular Desert Storm in Iraq where its military counterpart, the HumVee, was featured endlessly. This popularity triggered worldwide demand and thus, the Hummer edition was created. Nowadays, military and civilians alike can avail themselves of these superb vehicles. Humme... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Vicki Churchill @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 4:46 PM

Customising Trucks has become increasingly popular.There are hundreds of choices available when you choose and buy truck parts or truck accessories, not only from your local dealer but also online or second hand. Accessorizing a truck can be as simple or as complicated as you make it, some people simply add a few bells and whistles to the truck interior others will go the whole hog and find truck accessories for the outer body of the vehicle also. Adding new seat covers or a steeri... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Vicki Churchill @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 3:09 PM

Nearly all of us have to move house at one time or another and to do so we need to employ a removal company or hire a van or truck and do it ourselves. Do it yourself house moves are hard work but hiring a vehicle from a truck rental company for a day or two instead of contracting a removal company can save you a lot of cash at a time when you need to be watching your budget very carefully. Finding a truck rental company is a fairly straightforward matter. Simply type truck rental int... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Bill Wallmuller @ Tuesday, 16th January 2007 @ 9:47 AM

My working career revolved around commercial trucks and commercial truck tires. I have purchased, studied, tested and sold many truck tire brands, styles and applications including light truck, industrial and earthmover tires. It seems that there was rubber in my veins from the very beginning. I want to share some ideas and thoughts about locating and purchasing tires on line. Finding the best deal on truck tires using the internet is becoming easier than ever to accomplish. From ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Greg Lucas @ Thursday, 4th January 2007 @ 5:55 PM

The popular hummer vehicle manufactured by General Motors actually uses the design of the HumVee military vehicle. This vehicle was created to replace the old military jeeps of the US Army because it was getting obsolete in the sense that it cannot be adapted to the new requirements of the US Army today. The need to traverse rough terrain easily simply cannot be done using the old style jeep. The new HumVee can easily do this using its wide suspension and stronger body. Of course, a ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Tom Sample @ Friday, 29th December 2006 @ 11:25 AM

When you buy a new truck, you want to preserve the way it looks; shiny, clean, and unscratched. However, if you are using your truck to haul tools, wood, metal or anything else, it will not remain pristine for long. Because of this problem, truck bed liners were created. The most common type of liners are drop-in liners. This type is made out of hard molded plastic. They are molded to the exact dimensions of your model truck, so that it fits perfectly. They have ridges and grooves that h... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Rich Marsiglia @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 6:16 AM

Selection of proper truck tire gives a comfortable ride and reduces the wear and tear on the tire drive mechanism, brakes and suspension parts. Many factors determine the selection of suitable type of tire. These include the terrain where the truck is mostly driven, the climatic conditions, normal driving speed and the full load that is expected to be carried in the truck. Three major tire companies who design and manufacture truck tire for wide range of applications on different and difficult t... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Rich Marsiglia @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 5:33 AM

Tonneau covers are an important and basic accessory to trucks to protect the cargo from pilferages and bad weather conditions. Manufactured from heavy duty vinyl, a good quality cover comes in different types to suit the needs of the truck users. The common types available in the market are soft rolling type, hard snap type, hinged covers, folding type and pealing type. Selection of suitable tonneau covers can give aesthetic look and fuel economy to the truck in addition to fulfilling the basic ... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Ray La Foy @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 5:25 AM

There are many brands of pickup truck bedliners available. They offer many different features, but they all fall into two basic categories: drop-in bedliners and sprayed-on bedliners. Which is the best for your pickup truck and your needs? Taking a look at the pros and cons for each type of truck bedliner might help you choose the best accessory for your needs. The pros of drop-in bedliners: Drop-in bedliners are easy to install and can be easily removed. Most have thick, rigid bodies tha... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Rich Marsiglia @ Saturday, 11th November 2006 @ 12:36 AM

A few years ago, people would scoff at you if you told them that you were looking for trucks with the best gas mileage. But, as truck sales began to slip downwards, manufacturers started giving due importance to this factor. Today, there has been a dramatic change in the scenario. The rising costs of gas, has propelled potential truck buyers to go for trucks that can meet their gas mileage demands. Truck makers have now taken firm steps to improve the fuel economy of their makes at all le... more...

Cars and Trucks » Trucks | By Rich Marsiglia @ Saturday, 11th November 2006 @ 12:35 AM

Tonneau truck covers are best suited for trucks that haul cargo that is heavy. These covers provide the ultimate protection as typically, they are made of aluminum and steel that is of superior quality. Some Tonneau Truck Covers are made of fiberglass, whatever the case all the covers are light in weight and can be used easily. This also makes for easy assembly of the covers and they can set up in a short span of time. Many of the Tonneau covers come with an easy railing snap mechanism, ... more...