Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Before you buy a trailer for sale, it is important to choose what material you’d like the trailer to be made of. Two common options are steel trailers or aluminum trailers. If you like the idea of a lightweight, attractive, and rust free trailer, then aluminum trailers are the way to go!
Admittedly, there are quality trailers made with either material. Some people choose steel because they are less expensive. However, a lower price tag does not mean you will be getting the most for your money. Never settle for a steel trailer simply because of a lower price tag. Buying a trailer is a commitment, so you need to base your decision on more than price alone.
Steel trailers are usually a less expensive option, but they are certainly not better. Many people have found that steel trailers rust quite easily. After dealing with their frustrating steel trailer, they end up having to buy aluminum trailers later on anyway! They’ve now spent much more money than they would have it they had just bought aluminum trailers to begin with.
Other people do not make this mistake and know the benefits of aluminum. Be careful though! Some trailer manufacturers cut costs on their aluminum trailers and make them cheaply. Then people end up buying cheap aluminum trailers that give the industry a bad name. All trailers are not all created equal! In this case, you will most likely get what you paid for.
Another benefit of high quality aluminum trailers is that they are lightweight. This can be important if your vehicle cannot support the very high weight of steel.
Even though aluminum trailers are much lighter, some people still buy steel trailers. This can be a big mistake as some steel trailers end up rusting and eating away at your investment.
Save up your money to get the highest quality aluminum trailers. These offer maximum strength and give you more of what you need. This is very important when you want to protect your precious cargo.
High quality aluminum trailers also have a track record of longevity. There is no danger of aluminum trailers only to have them fail a short time later. You can depend on aluminum trailers to get the job done and get it done right.
It is important to note that you should never settle for cheap aluminum. Some manufactures will try to fool you into buying an inexpensive product. These aluminum trailers simply do not stand the test of time.
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Sunday, November 30th, 2008
A pickup truck is a vehicle that is commonly used for off-road adventures and usually once destination is reached the rest of the outdoor fun is continued by means of biking. Pickup trucks have a lot of space at the back that can accommodate lots of cargoes including a bike.
Maintaining order in the cargoes at the back of the pickup is very important especially when you have a bike that often when not tied down securely can damaged the other cargoes plus may smashed into the back window of your pickup. And of course too much tossing and smashing and banging will damaged your bike. One bike is bad enough just think if you have a couple of unsecured bikes at the back of your pickup. The mess and damaged will be multiplied.
Then there is the noise caused by the bike rattling around in the back of the truck which can be quite disturbing while you’re driving. And that’s not all grease and dirt can transfer easily from your bike to your other cargoes and just imagine the mess that you will have to clean up afterwards.
What can you do about it?
To prevent such unsightly incident from happening as a pickup truck owner you would have to invest on a bike rack to keep your bike on hold. Bike racks or bicycle racks are devices in which bicycles may be securely attached to an automobile such pickups or bus for transporting bicycles. A truck bed bike rack is a bicycle rack that is especially designed for pickup trucks.
In case you have a trailer hitch at the back of your truck for sale or SUV then all you would need is to get a receiver bike rack also known as a hitch bike rack. And by the way the receiver is the term for the ball on which a trailer is placed.
Your first consideration when purchasing a bike rack should be the number of bikes you will be carrying. Bike racks comes in different sizes and shapes. The most common sizes are designed to carry as few as one bike and as many as four bikes. Try to consider the number of bikes you will need your bike rack to hold and also keep in mind the possibility of adding more bikes in the future. Likewise keep in mind that if one bike rack is not enough to hold all of your bikes, you may be able to equip your vehicle with two.
Your next consideration should be is where you want to attached your bike rack to your vehicle. As much as there are many ways of killing a cat so are there ways of attaching bike racks on your vehicle. Bikes racks may be mounted on the roof, mounted on a trailer hitch, or attached to the trunk or read door. Remember that where you decide to put your bike rack is very important to the result that you want to achieve.
Bike racks placed on the roof is great since it’s out of the way. You won’t have to worry with your bikes getting in line with your driving view or blocking the access to the trunk. The downside of a roof rack, however is that it makes retrieving and stowing a little harder.
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Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Runaway trailers can cause devastating crashes, resulting in serious injuries and/or deaths. Trailers for sale detach from their guidance sources more often than most people realize, despite the catastrophic damage they cause.
The runaway trailer accidents resulted in hundreds of injuries and at least 164 deaths. It is likely that there were many more runaway trailer accidents, injuries, and deaths that were not reported by news sources.
The Los Angeles Times found many types of runaway trailer accidents in their investigation. However, the research showed that the large majority of runaway trailer accidents involved light- and medium-trailers, as opposed to large truck-trailers (i.e. big rigs, 18-wheelers, semi-tractors, etc.).
Individuals and businesses other than commercial-transportation owned most of the trailers. For example, gardening companies often use trailers to transport tools from one location to another. The report showed trailer-rental companies, such as U-Haul International Inc, owned a small proportion of the runaway trailers.
The majority of runaway trailer victims are motorists, however passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians have been seriously injured and killed as well.The following includes some examples of the runaway trailer accidents researched.
Robin Teller and a friend, Brook Webb, were walking home when a trailer, which detached from an Ford truck, struck them. The two women were passing a railroad crossing when the Ford began to cross over the tracks. The trailer rattled as it went over the track and broke loose of its attachment to the Ford. It plowed straight over the two women and crashed through a fence and into a field. Robin Teller was 41 years old and died at the scene.
Earl J. Buetow was the victim of a runaway trailer accident. Buetow was driving northbound on Sierra Highway in his 1990 Dodge pickup truck, behind a Chevy Tahoe that was towing a trailer. At a bump in the pavement, the trailer broke loose from its attachment to the Chevy Tahoe and careened right into oncoming traffic. A southbound driver of a Ford Expedition swerved to avoid the runaway trailer.
Accidents involving any kind of runaway trailer can lead to catastrophic injuries and/or death. The speed and momentum that is present at the time of collision increases the seriousness of these accidents. If a truck driver’s negligence, use of inadequate equipment, and/or lack of instruction causes a trailer to break loose, the truck driver is liable for any injuries and or deaths to motorists, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
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Monday, October 6th, 2008
Ford has always been known to produce large ford trucks. In fact, their F150 pickup truck is the best selling truck of all time. But the F150 is not the only great truck you can find in Ford’s lineup. The Ford F-350 is also one great heavy duty truck which has its own set of good attributes. There are numerous features and capabilities in the F-350 that has attracted truck drivers to come to love the vehicle.
The first thing that will strike you about this truck is its size. The truck is truly designed to take on the heaviest of load. It has a towing capacity of 15,000 pounds which makes gives it the capability to tow trailers, campers, fishing boat, or even livestock. The truck also has amazing off-road driving capability which makes it one of the top choices for any truck driver in town.
The Ford F-350 is available with three different choices of engines - all of which are capable of providing adequate power, as capable as a Volvo vent visor in protecting a car’s interior from snow or rain. Consumers can choose from either a gasoline powered V8, a massive V10 gasoline engine, or a 32-valve 6-liter, PowerStroke turbo-diesel V8 engine with cast iron cylinder block and cylinder head. For the diesel engine, an EVRT system is standard. The electronic variable response turbocharger balances the thrust needed by the wheels. This capability increases the fuel efficiency of the diesel engine.
For those who would want to buy an F-350, there are two gearboxes to choose from - a five-speed automatic transmission and a six-speed manual. To protect the car’s occupants or anything it is hauling, the Ford F-350 is equipped with TBC or the Trailer Brake Controller which balances the braking of the trailer. Disc brakes are also standard across the board; all wheels are fitted with high performance discs and equally high performance pads. The F-350 also has an anti-lock braking system which offers safe braking even on emergencies.
Whether you go for a gasoline or a diesel engine, your Ford F-350 will come with a huge 38-gallon fuel tank which holds enough fuel to feed the hungry horses inside the massive combustion chambers of the three engines. Gas mileage for the F-350 is not revealed though since EPA does not require vehicles such as this to state their gas mileage. This makes sense since most of these vehicles will be used commercially and not just for cruising around town.
The suspension system of the truck which gives it great off-road driving capability is a mono-beam suspension in the front with massive coil springs and an equally massive stabilizer bar. This truck is really made for heavy duty purposes. The rear suspension system is a solid axle with huge leaf springs and another huge stabilizer bar. Both the front and the rear suspension system sports heavy-duty gas-pressured shock absorbers. The configuration of the suspension system gives the Ford F-350 a responsive steering and a good stability.
The ride though is quite another story. Just like other pickup trucks, the ride may be stiff if the truck bed is empty but once it is loaded the truck gives an exceptionally smooth ride.
The interior of the truck also looks great and almost luxurious. This is because of the leather trimmings, its sun roof and other features one would commonly find in a luxury car. The black leather bucket seats are the most notable feature of the cabin of the truck which gives it an aura of luxury. The controls and the instrument panel are designed with convenience in mind. The truck may be designed for heavy duty jobs but the interior design also ensures comfort and sophistication.
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008
As a follow up to the release of last year’s half ton 2007 Chevy Silverado HD Trucks(2007 Truck of the Year),GM now releases the rugged three quarter and one ton pickup versions, with many of the same exterior and interior design cues.
You’ll notice a familiar look to the hood and body panels between half ton and heavy duty trucks. Engine choices are simplified to include one gas and one turbo diesel motor. The new Gen-IV OHV 6.0-liter V-8, now with variable valve timing, produces 353 horsepower and 373 pound feet of torque. This engine gets the new 6L90 six speed automatic transmission(a stronger version of the Escalade and Yukon Denali 6L80-E). A revised 6.6-liter Duramax turbo diesel V-8 remains the tool of choice for more than 60 percent of heavy duty trucks buyers.
Of course, to meet the new 2007 federal emissions regulations, there’s a sophisticated series of new particulate filters that collect soot and other pollutants. These improvements allow the Duramax to offer a segment-leading 365 horsepower and 660 pound feet of torque, but it’s at a significant cost. The diesel engine has a price tag of $7195. Tack on another $1200 for the mandatory Allison 1000 six speed tranny, retuned to keep the shifts between gears(up and down) smooth yet solid. As you’d expect, the system has a “Tow/Haul” button to hold gears and help with braking when loaded, plus both transmissions offer a “thumb shifter” for manual gear selections.
Almost as impressive as the powertrain, the interiors are upgraded to look identical to those in the smaller half tons. HD interiors have three trim levels (WT, LT, and LTZ), and two dash layouts (Pure American Pickup and Luxury Inspired). Other features include the extended cabs that offer the 170 degree, dual hinge rear doors, and the rear seats (Extended and Crew Cabs) that fold into the seatbacks. HDs will offer three bed sizes, five wheelbases, three cab models, two different suspension packages (including a new Z71 choice in 4×4 or 4×2), single and dual rear wheel options, and pricing starting from $24,575. Made for work, the HDs can carry between 2294 and 5307 pounds, with a max Transcraft trailers capacity of 16,000 pounds (for a fifth wheel). Heavy Duty, indeed.
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Friday, September 5th, 2008
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company - a leading, family owned manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds Trailers, refrigerated vans and Tautliner curtainsided trailers is pleased to congratulate H-E-B on its 100th Anniversary.
Well known as an innovative retailer, H-E-B was founded in 1905 in Kerrville, Texas with a sixty dollar investment and prayer. Today the company employs more than 56,000 people and operates more than 300 retail locations serving 150 communities in Texas and Mexico. Celebrating a 13 year relationship with Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas, Inc., the independent Utility dealership with four service locations, and Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, H-E-B recently added a new, state-of-the art $15 million maintenance facility in San Antonio, Texas, for the purpose of maintaining their truck and Utility Trailer fleet. The 108,000 square foot facility contains nine repair bays for maintenance on the company’s 2,147 trailers. Its 1,364 refrigeration units are serviced in five repair bays. Other areas of the facility include a tire shop and a parts department.
H-E-B is a fine example of American entrepreneurship and the strong family ties that have not only enabled it to grow to become one of the largest privately held firms in the U.S. but also cares about the communities they serve. Each year, H-E-B donates over 5% of its annual pre-taxed earnings to non-profit originations through the H-E-B Community Investment Program, said Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing of Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company. As a family run business ourselves, and celebrating our 90th anniversary last year, we appreciate the dedication and effort it took for the family to reach this level of success while remaining committed to the family values that got them there.
With a history of innovation in its retail operations, H-E-B has applied that same innovative spirit to the fleet operations with adoption of Michelin X One single tires, electronic hubodometers, RSS roll stability systems, and numerous productivity and light weight spec configurations. This technological leadership has allowed H-E-B to set productivity standards in private fleet operations, reaching maintenance on time record of 98% within a ten minute window.
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.— a manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds and Tautliner curtain sided trailers – announced the launch of the next generation D-X product, the 4000D-X Composite, an innovative composite wall trailer. Production of the new 2010 model year trailer will begin in 2009 at two of the company’s manufacturing facilities.
The newly designed standard side wall of the 4000D-X Composite offers the same durability traits of a common plate trailer, plus such added performance characteristics as enhanced payload carrying capability, load securement versatility and long life expectancy.
The lower tare weight of the 4000D-X Composite further expands Utility’s lead in providing customers the lightest weight, most productive trailers on the road. The bonded construction of the composite side wall combines Utility’s patented sheet and post design with the foam technology benefits pioneered in the industry No-1 leading selling 3000R reefer.
The same aluminum exterior side skin panels used with Utility’s time proven 3000R reefer now gives the 4000D-X Composite operator additional weight savings without compromising the side wall strength or the 101″ minimum wearband to wearband inside width of the trailer.
The polyurethane foam core of the 4000D-X Composite structurally bonds the interior lining panels to the outside skin panels providing side wall durability, strength and lower tare weight. The primary advantage in Utility’s polyurethane foam core over the polyethylene core found in common plate trailers is that polyurethane has a much lower density. This translates to a lower weight, more productive trailer.
Premium features available standard, not as options or upgrades, with the 4000D-X Composite include an interior that is fitted with fully recessed vertical logistic posts on 24″ centers(minimum) throughout the trailer. Utility’s 80,000 psi interior lining panels are “squeeze” riveted to the outer skin and side posts to form a patented Snag Free high strength, durable wall system. Lining and side post structural fasteners are fully recessed so they won’t be impacted by cargo or lift trucks.
The first line of defense for the trailer’s sidewall is the wearband. The lower portion of the interior panel of the 4000D-X Composite includes a full length, one piece 12″ high 80,000 psi galvanized steel wearband for added impact protection, strength and stiffness.
Utility’s new 4000D-X Composite also offers the industry’s strongest 27″ deep integrated threshold plate. It is fully welded to both the buckplate and the 24″ deep side gussets. Extra floor support is built in, with two 5-1/8″ deep steel channel crossmembers that are welded to the slider subframe and the bottom of the threshold plate.
Design Evolution of the D-X:
> Winter 2000. After extensive R&D testing, a new 101″ interior width option for the standard plywood dry van model premieres.
> Fall 2002. Further enhancements bring inside width to 101¼”, trailer weight reduced by53 lbs. Product named D-X.
Winter 2002. D-X100 option is developed to offer the steel lining with a stiffer wall, especially useful for wall bearing and logistic intensive loads.
> Summer 2003. Both D-X options use white, pre painted steel lining, improving interior appearance and illumination.
> Summer 2003. Weight savings initiative for D-X101 saves 447 lbs., making the D-X101 only 172 lbs. heavier than a traditional plywood lined trailer.
> Fall 2004. 80,000 GVWR option for D-X100 is released, leaving few options unavailable for the D-X design.
Spring 2006. Base-model dry freight trailer is converted to the D-X101 design.
> Summer 2007. The 4000D-X dry van makes Utility Trailer the first trailer manufacturer to offer a qualifying model certified by the EPA as a Smart Way trailer.
> Fall/Winter 2008. Composite side wall trailer using a polyurethane foam technology benefits pioneered in the No-1 selling 3000R.
About Utility Trailer :- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company is America’s oldest privately owned and operated trailer manufacturer. It was founded in 1914 & is still family owned to this day. Utility Trailer is the largest producer of refrigerated vans and the third largest trailer manufacturer in the United States.
The company designs and manufactures from five fully operational trailer facilities across the United States products such as dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated vans and curtain sided Tautliner trailers. The company features an extensive dealer network with more than 100 independently owned locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America.
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Formally known as the National Expo - Trucks & Commercial Vehicle, the Sydney Truck show or NTCVE, is all set to be Australia’s information and business platform for leading companies manufacturing heavy duty, medium duty and light duty vehicles.
The show’s opening and it would feature a broad range of state of the art commercial vehicles( light duty & heavy duty) and automotive parts, from some of the biggest names in the industry like Ford, Volvo, and Chevy. The show provides an ideal B2B ambiance for business and it claims to have been the largest truck show in Australia’s history, with about 23,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space.
Exhibits to Feature
With more than 250 participating companies you will see 1000’s of products, vehicles, services and equipment.
Expect to see heavy duty, medium duty & light duty commercial vehicles, right from panel vans through heavy haulage operations up to B-double and road train specifications.
As for automotive parts and components, there would be side trailers, tires, bodies, IT, fuels, lubrication system supplies, numerous aftermarket supplies & automotive accessories and a host of services.
Some new releases to be showcased there would be new model trucks & a hybrid form the manufacturer Hino. The new 714 Hybrid is a second hybrid truck release from the company, which is also a reflection of a changing face of commercial automobiles. The company emphasizes that it’s committed to sustainable transport solutions.
Another, hybrid project to feature is the Hino Argosy Hybrid. While its trials would only commence in Few months, the truck meant to be a shorthaul, linehaul and interstate road freighter is expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions output by 25 percent when it goes live.
How You Can Benefit From It?
The show is primarily aimed at business buyers and is a B2B event. Since there’s a large variety of exhibitors and products, they can pick and choose. More importantly, the show features upcoming and state of the art technologies, which too should help them to make profitable investments for the future.
Typical audience profiles to the show entails, Government Departments, Corporate & Institutions, Fleet Owners, Travel & Tour Operators, Owner Drivers, Dealers & Resellers, Cargo / Parcel Movers, Service & Workshop Owners etc.
The statistics for the last year’s event also reveal that it was quite a hit, here are some facts.
Of those who visited the show, 52.7% were decision makers, authorised to purchase. Another 47.3% comprised those who were authorised to recommend purchases.
While, 43.6% visitors placed direct orders, 98.7% of exhibitors reported that new customers had placed orders with them.
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Monday, August 25th, 2008
If you are one of the many people whose income is dependent on the turn of the wheels of their Kaiser Trucks Trailers, you simply do not have the time to thoroughly look for great bargains online. Unfortunately, if you want to find a good purchase, you would have to devote considerable time to look for the right kaiser trucks and trailers. However, your local classified ads are sorely lacking of information or offers. You could try spending a significant amount of time reading through the classified ads, but you will certainly end up disappointed.
Perhaps, you have once tried to look for great buys locally. You have even tried looking for Trucks and Trailers ads in your local newspapers. You have probably found out that the options are fairly limited, if they are even available. Many people are looking for the same thing, so by the time you called up about the ad, the truck or the trailer has been sold. This is the reason why many people have turned to trucks and trailers online shopping.
Without a doubt, the Internet is the perfect source if you are looking for a used truck or a new trailer. The Internet has everything! Are you looking for some parts for your old used truck? Are you looking for a special kind of led lights for your trailer? You should check out the trucks and trailers parts that you will find online. You will certainly find more options online than you would find from a local classified ads.
Millions of potential buyers log online to look for used or new trucks and trailers or even brand new ones. With a huge market online, it is not surprising that you will find numerous sellers online. There are, in fact, hundreds of websites that are solely dedicated to buying and selling these vehicles online. Many sellers choose to place their ads online because the advertising rates are smaller and the market is bigger. They have more chances of getting higher bids if they opt to sell their vehicles online.
Accordingly, buyers have also more options when they choose to buy their trucks and trailers online. The price range is also bigger so you can certainly pick out the vehicle that is reasonably priced. You will certainly find whatever it is you’re looking for. Are you looking for freightliner trucks, or are you looking for Isuzu trucks or Lafrance trucks? You will certainly find them online. You will also find Volvo trucks, GMC trucks, Chevrolet trucks and more. Now, if you are looking for trailers, you will also never lack of choices. You will find Wilson trailers, Great Dane trailers, Transcraft trailers, Trailmobile trailers and so on.
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