When I was growing up you hardly ever saw custom wheels on trucks, they were seen mainly on sports cars but now you seem them on just about any kind of vehicle and on trucks in particular. Gone are the days when trucks were used as just utility vehicles for hauling or work related jobs. Now trucks are bought by people who have no intention of ever

While some businesses might be able to get away with only a basic office set up, some require very specialized equipment that can be difficult for start up companies to afford. When a need for heavy equipment is present, there are a number of options, including occasional rentals, long-term leases and outright purchases. It's the outright purchases

Children playing in the street run the risk of being run over by a car or other motorised vehicle. Indeed, a great many children do fall victims to speeding cars. The risk of accident involving children during holiday is at its highest point during the holiday times such as Easter, Christmas and the Summer vacations. For this reason, the Governmen

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 locat

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

Truck bed covers, also referred to as lids are an excellent way to keep your belongings stored safely away from the ravages of weather and prying eyes while keeping them close at hand. While truck bed covers aren't for those who will need every available inch of vertical cargo space they are good choices for those who want to be able to store small

Depending on how old you are, you may remember the good old days, when you pulled into a gas station and someone came outside to help you. There you sat, comfortably behind the wheel, while the gas attendant filled your car with gas, (requested by gallons and not dollars), checked your oil, cleaned your windshield and thanked you for your patronage

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 tha

Truck Accessories provide your truck with many useful features and enhances the beauty of the truck. They improve the aesthetic looks but the more important they add the much required functional value to it. The best option is a wise decision as your truck assists you in your work. There may be a lot many of you who actually use their truck for the

If you plan to use your truck like a car, desiring quick, quiet acceleration and rarely ever haul a heavy load and don't plan to it for a long time,you may want a gasoline engine. Gas engines run smoother, fuel is easier to find, and gas engines start easier in cold weather. If you plan to use your truck for towing, value good fuel economy an

Tired of the same old boring routine at your everyday job? For a change of pace consider becoming a semi tractor-trailer driver. With a national shortage of drivers, this career is one that comes with its own brand of job security insurance. Earning a license to drive the big rigs is not that difficult of a task. The demand for over the road dr

There is a lot of debate and controversy about gas and diesel engines. Let's take a look at some key points of both. Diesel Less expensive to run Not as powerful Offer more torque Vehicles powered by diesel more expensive. Vehicles are more reliable because less complicated internally. Vehicles are heavier to build. Vehicles normally la

Hitch your Wagon to a Star with New Truck Campers Do thoughts of lumpy sleeping bags, cold hot dogs and collapsing tents scare you away from camping outside? If so, there's no longer reason to be afraid. Three manufactures of truck campers have released models that make it possible to bring the creature comforts of home along for the ride while

Owning a custom truck can be a full time hobby. Together with the usual maintenance and servicing needed to on any vehicle you will find your time taken up by many hours of cleaning and hunting down the latest truck part and accessory. Many long distance truck drivers drive a custom truck as it is often used to give an indication of their perso

Chevrolet automobiles seem to have been around for as long as cars have. This is true in more ways than one. There are still plenty of people driving vintage models that perhaps your grandfather or great grandfather drove so many years ago. These are now considered to be collector's items by many car enthusiasts. They buy old Chevy trucks and then