Automotive Addicts

It was the vehicle that got everyone noticing when I brought this in the reunion of my class ’96, inspiring double head turns and glances. That was the road ruler, the real life 2003 Dodge Durango 4×2 in black, the head runner of the heat and sweat morning from the group whose noisy hilarity could be heard.

Truthfully, the 2003 Dodge Durango is the only sport utility vehicle that carries an open letter to the motorists when it traverses the metropolis. It has the agility that nobody in its class surpasses simply because of its perfected midsize aerodynamic body activated by its powerful 4.7 liter V8 magnum engine – the real power. Continue reading ‘The Road Ruler’ »

Ireland has go quite specific laws relating to the use of trucks and vans, and to be honest they are not understood very well. Most people have what is required to drive a rental van or truck, specifically a drivers licence.

The standard Irish group B car licence entitles a driver to operate a vehicle up to 3500kgs GVW ( gross vehicle weight). This means that the van and payload cannot exceed 3500kgs in total. Continue reading ‘Van rental and truck hire in ireland : A Guide’ »

Refrigerated van is one of the most useful vehicles in our modern life. Refrigerated Van is used to keep frozen or chilled food. Without this van, it is unimaginable to run the dealings of today’s major supermarkets, food manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, local retailers, fishmongers, butchers, bakeries, pharmaceuticals etc. So, refrigerated van has become an indispensable part for those who have to use frozen or refrigerated items.

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The refrigerated vans are generally strong because the outsides are made of aluminum panels whereas the insides are metal frame. Their advanced GPS system tracking units, cellular radio, integrated backup battery, GPS/Cell antenna and temperature antenna have made easy and reliable means of storing. Continue reading ‘Refrigerated Van: an Indispensable Part of the Modern Life’ »

The telecommunications, electrical as well as construction industries have also been specifically affected by the recent economic meltdown. As a result of the latest recession, several of these companies are looking for alternative way to slash off expenses in order to allow for their continuous expansion, or simply just sustain the business and keep in running. One area where these industries typically make large capital outlays is in equipment. Many companies of any size have a need for large numbers of bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, crane trucks and boom trucks.

These types of trucks tend to be highly specialized to the task they are meant to perform. While the most common is the bucket truck used by power linemen working for electric utility companies, the basic bucket truck chassis can be used for a number of variations on the aerial lift truck. The usual types of specialized vehicles are: digger derrick trucks, boom trucks and crane trucks. Continue reading ‘Buying Second Hand Bucket Trucks’ »

Only specially trained personnel should be authorized to mount and demount new tires or used truck tires in Tampa FL, and only under proper supervision with proper equipment. Even then, truck owners should also know the proper procedures in mounting and demounting new tires and used truck tires in order to be able to monitor the services they are given. This is especially true since neither new tires nor used truck tires can be considered cheap tires anywhere, including Tampa FL.

Before the tires are mounted, the tire wheel and tire rim should first be thoroughly cleaned and then inspected. If any components are broken, bent or cracked, they should be welded, brazed or reworked. Do not allow any welding on a rim while a tire is still mounted. Continue reading ‘How to Mount and Demount New Tires and Used Truck Tires in Tampa FL’ »

The recovery truck business can be a very trying business to start. It can also be very frustrating in the beginning because you as the owner have to find customers. They don’t just come out of thin air. You have to hit the pavement and put out fillers that will draw customers to your business. The problem is how you do this. Is there a magic formula as to getting the word out? Why are some tow truck companies more successful than you are? Well, it all comes down to the amount of marketing you are willing to do.

Just because you have brought a new recovery truck does not mean that people will be flooding your door step wanting to have their cars towed. Most people will not even know that you exist. So, before you even buy a tow truck you need to have a plan in place to get the word out that you are in business. Continue reading ‘How To Make Money From My Recovery Truck’ »