Archive for July, 2009


Minimizing Emissions with Hybrid Bucket Trucks

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Since so many public utilities, city and county governments use bucket trucks to do all kinds of maintenance and construction work, there is a great deal of interest in finding ways to minimize fuel costs as well as minimizing the impact so many vehicles can have on the environment.  A municipality will probably not just [...]

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Proper Use of Aerial Lifts

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A wide variety of trucks use an aerial lift system.  Utilities and private contractors have used bucket trucks, crane trucks, boom trucks and derrick digger trucks for a large variety of important tasks in repair and construction work.  The US Department of Labor has stated that about 26 construction workers die every year while using [...]

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Types of HGVs

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Before you obtain your HGV application and DVLA medical form it is important to consider the range of different HGV licenses that can be applied for. Unlike the standard car and motorbike licence, Larger Goods Vehicle and Public Service Vehicle licences require additional training that take into account the size and weight of the vehicle [...]

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Advances in Bucket Truck Design

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Those who design bucket trucks and other types of trucks for use by utilities companies and local governments have a uniquely challenging job.  Designers need to always keep in mind the many and varied tasks these trucks will be expected to perform and yet never compromise on safety features. Yet another thing that adds to [...]

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Cash for Clunkers Rules and Stimulus Rebate Program

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Click Here and Get Up To $5,000 for Your Clunker Now Now that the rebate program for cars has been launched and in full force, it’s time for you to cash in on the clunker assistance program. If you haven’t found out just yet, it’s possible to get anywhere form $3,000 to $5,000 per old [...]

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Industrial or Commercial Shifting Service Providers of India

If you think of industrial or commercial shifting, then the best option for you is to go for industrial or commercial shifting service providers of India. This particular task involves risks, so it should be performed with expertise technique. Whether heavy or light equipments, nothing to do with it but all your equipments should be [...]

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Used trucks and where to buy them

There are many different factors we look for when looking to buy used trucks. Here is an overview of some of the features of different brands. Visit www.trucklocator.co.uk to find out more information. DAF’s reputation has been built around the performance and fuel efficiency of its engines – and the new CF Series is a prime [...]

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Rules of Driving an HGV

In the earlier times, HGV was quite popular unlike today where the once admired HGV has shown some decline in its popularity. Despite the misconceptions about HGV industry, many people still opt for a career in the HGV industry. HGV delivers heavy and bulky cargo between factories as well as warehouses and hence require a [...]

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Kinds of Mechanical Repairs Done by Mobile Auto Mechanics

If you have ever wondered about what kinds of mechanical repairs can be done by a mobile auto mechanic, it’s safe to say you’re in for a nice surprise. The mobile car service business which belongs to VACC employs certified auto mechanics that are able to provide complex and thorough engine and auto component diagnostics [...]

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HGV Work during the Recession

Reflecting on the current economic turmoil, many people are finding it difficult to decide which career is the safest for them given that recession is knocking on everyone’s door around the world. There is no more job security as more and more companies keep on downsizing and sending home many helpless employees both skilled as [...]

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Types of Coach Hire

The Coach hire industry is one that is ever flexible and always willing to customize their services according to the needs of their clients. Most coach hire companies also focus their energy on how to make the trip of their clients more luxurious and as enjoyable as possible. In this regard, they a variety of [...]

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Big Rig Alcoa Wheels

Big Rig Alcoa Wheels Anyone in the trucking industry that is familiar with these wheels knows you can get them to shine like new money, … but getting them to keep that shine is another story entirely. I know, … I was part of that picture in years past as a fleet maintenance person for [...]

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Taking the Jerk Out of Your Transmission

It would be great if you could just eliminate all the “jerks” in your life. You wouldn’t have to put up with annoying people who are rude to you. You wouldn’t have to start and stop your car in heavy traffic. You wouldn’t have to wonder about that awful clunking sound when your car shifts [...]

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Spruce up that truck or SUV!

All it takes is some know-how, and in a few simple steps you’ll take your truck or SUV from a worn-out hauler to a parking lot dreamcicle. For specifics, we went to Stylin’s in-house detailing expert Jim Sacco. Center Out, Top Down The art of detailing the interior could be summed up in four words: [...]

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Spruce up the Bed of that truck or SUV!

Bed Rugs and Bed linersAs time goes on, your bed collects its share of bumps and bruises. With all the cargo you hump on your truck – along with Mother Nature’s wrath – the bed almost looks like a scratch pad than anything else. Bed rugs can provide the protection you need to hide rust [...]

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