Trucks

What is the law in NYS regarding dump trucks and other open bed trucks use netting to cover their loads ?

May 16, 2012
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What is the law in NYS regarding dump trucks and other open bed trucks use netting to cover their loads ?

Image by cobalt123 Question by mouse: What is the law in NYS regarding dump trucks and other open bed trucks use netting to cover their loads ? There are many times I’m behind dump trucks and they have stones and dirt flying out of the bed of their trucks and are NOT covered . Even when the bed of...

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What kind of ignition system did military trucks use in WWII?

May 14, 2012
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What kind of ignition system did military trucks use in WWII?

Image by dave_7 Question by celestraof12worlds: What kind of ignition system did military trucks use in WWII? I am wondering if the large transport trucks used by the military on both sides of WWII (for the purpose here, the American vs. German trucks) used keys or some other method of ignition like a lever, switch, button or what have...

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How to loosen skateboard trucks that won’t budge?

May 10, 2012
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How to loosen skateboard trucks that won’t budge?

Image by loop_oh Question by : How to loosen skateboard trucks that won’t budge? I got new trucks a little over a year ago. I haven’t skated with them much but now I want to use them more. I never do tricks (suck at them and don’t know how anyway) so I want them loose for turning, but I...

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Oil Field Truck Driver Jobs

May 5, 2012
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Oil Field Truck Driver Jobs

Image by anselm23 Article by Lance C Ringler Individuals interested in learning how to be a truck driver for oil companies follow a long and illustrious line of others that dedicate their lives to a hard job that demands a big portion of their time and comes with considerable risk to the driver’s health but can earn a high...

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Autobiography and history of Trucks

April 29, 2012
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Autobiography and history of Trucks

Image by joinash Article by John Smith Trucks have become and undivided part of the lives of the people al across the world as trucks has been involved in all the area and sectors of the human lives. These trucks work in clothing, food transportation and also play vital role in the construction industries. Thus, the three basics of...

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Used Trucks for Sale Are Trustworthy, Easy On the Pockets and Have Low Depreciation Values

April 25, 2012
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Used Trucks for Sale Are Trustworthy, Easy On the Pockets and Have Low Depreciation Values

Image by Rex Roof Article by Hanna Depp When it comes to the types of trucks which will benefit traders and entrepreneurs, we will come across used pickup trucks, used lifted trucks, used water tank trucks, used mud trucks, used tow trucks, used dump trucks, used 4×4 tucks, and this list goes on and on. They come at amazingly...

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Used Pickup Trucks

April 19, 2012
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Used Pickup Trucks

Image by Salim Virji Used pickup trucks can help you much whenever you want to move everything from heavy equipment to building materials like dirt and wood. Used pickup trucks are very cheap, effective, and reliable.   These vehicles are very sturdy and versatile, and there are a number of different models available that can be customized to perform...

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What are some reasons people buy pickup trucks?

April 16, 2012
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Question by glazar1: What are some reasons people buy pickup trucks? also why is it that most pickup trucks are somewhat slope downward, the body of the truck slopes to the front. Best answer: Answer by Caleb bsome people need to be hauling large loads or towing something like tractors or campers another reason would be added power for...

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Q&A: Are leading an tailing trucks on a steam locomotive load bearing?

April 13, 2012
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Question by : Are leading an tailing trucks on a steam locomotive load bearing? wondering if tose two trucks supported any weight, i don’t think they do but im not sure. Also, why do small switch engines not have leading and tailing trucks. And a little more detail, if you took the tailing truck off a locomtive would it...

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Digger derrick trucks

April 12, 2012
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Digger derrick trucks

Image by Cary Lee Digger derrick trucks are a masterpiece that the evolution in mechanical engineering has given birth to. The Digger derrick trucks are one of the most powerful and useful heavy machineries that are currently being used in the execution of many constructions, maintenances and other related works. These are mainly used for the digging purposes. However,...

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What is the name given for those single rim wide tires mounted on semi trucks and what is the benefit of use?

April 12, 2012
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Question by cheezychesster: What is the name given for those single rim wide tires mounted on semi trucks and what is the benefit of use? Typically semi trucks use 2 sets of dual tires on each of the rear axles. Some trucks I’ve seen have but only 2 wide (tires) on each rear axle as opposed to the customary...

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Q&A: are these grind king trucks good for grinding?

April 11, 2012
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Question by Daniel H: are these grind king trucks good for grinding? I found a pair of Grind King velvet trucks on the web for a real good deal, but im skeptical, because it doesn’t seem like velvet would be all that slick against metal. Could somebody tell me how good they slide? Best answer: Answer by Riku Uchihathey...

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Where can I buy decals for model trucks and airplanes?

April 11, 2012
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Question by : Where can I buy decals for model trucks and airplanes? My husband builds wooden model trucks and airplanes, but we’re having trouble finding decals for them. Specifically, we need Caterpillar (CAT) decals for a dump truck and German Iron Cross decals for a Fokker airplane. Any help would be appreciated! Best answer: Answer by 1,2,3,FOH!Well I...

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what are good street bearings and trucks?

April 10, 2012
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Question by : what are good street bearings and trucks? im a 14 year old girl..been skating since i was 7 with my uncle. well i stopped for a while cause my board broke. i have an enjoi and i have royal trucks with enjoi brand wheels. im trying to cut down on money. i want street bearings and...

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Helpful Websites for Learning About Big Trucks?

April 8, 2012
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Question by Scott: Helpful Websites for Learning About Big Trucks? Does anybody have any good websites I could visit to learn about big trucks, loaders, backhoes, cranes, and other heavy equipment? Preferably their engines, and the air brakes for big trucks? I am planning on applying for a course and I want to know as much as I can...

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What are the trucks that carry cars to dealerships called?

April 8, 2012
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What are the trucks that carry cars to dealerships called?

Image by Uberto Question by Confused Little Flower: What are the trucks that carry cars to dealerships called? The trucks deliver cars to dealerships but I dont know if they have a specific name. Best answer: Answer by tgeorge12000They are called “auto transporters” or commonly called a “carhaul unit”….George Add your own answer in the comments!

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What are the trucks with ramps on them called?

April 8, 2012
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What are the trucks with ramps on them called?

Image by Digidave Question by SuperDude: What are the trucks with ramps on them called? Im writing a short story for english homework and I need to know what those big trucks with the ramps on them are called. I think there used for holding lots of cars, when going to dealerships or something. People jump off them in...

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How do tow trucks tow FWD cars from the back when they don’t have the key?

April 4, 2012
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Question by : How do tow trucks tow FWD cars from the back when they don’t have the key? I don’t get how regular tow trucks can just come and tow a car out of a parking spot when they are parked head-in. Aren’t the front wheels locked when the engine is off? Best answer: Answer by EmissaryThe transmission...

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