A red pickup truck flipped in a tornado near Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. The driver, Riley Leon, was driving home from a job interview. The raging winds flipped the truck – turning it around 360 degrees. His family’s Chevrolet Silverado was destroyed, but Chevrolet decided to give Riley a new truck free of charge. The …
Trucks
If you’re a truck driver, you need a good pair of trucker boots to keep your feet safe. Unlike regular work shoes, trucker boots can be worn in wet conditions. In addition, they can have built-in toe safety features. Steel toe caps and anti-static inner soles can prevent you from stumbling when loading or unloading …
Lifting a semi truck requires specialized equipment. These trucks are not evenly weighted, so the swing arms must be designed to support their weight. For example, a 20,000-lb. rated jack is not enough to lift a truck that weighs 20,000 tons. It will overload the back two arms. A truck with a long wheel base …
Tow truck drivers are responsible for helping motorists get their cars back on the road. Their job requires them to interact with customers and take care of paperwork, including driving assignments, fuel purchases and mileage. To be successful in this career, tow truck drivers must be patient and have empathy for customers. In addition to …
There are many different kinds of trailer trucks. There are cargo trucks, recreational trucks, semi-trailers, and even tractor trailers. The type of trailer you choose depends on the purpose of the truck. Trailer trucks can be used to haul anything from small cars to dry powder cement. As the Philippines becomes more industrialized, the need …
The phrase “fell off the back of a truck” is a catchphrase used in the US and Australia. In the UK, it’s more common to say “fell off the lorry.” The phrase first came into use in the early 20th century and is commonly used to describe items that have been stolen or illegally obtained. …
Power is an important consideration when purchasing a pulling truck. The truck’s engine is the primary source of power, and the type of transmission it has will also affect the amount of power available. Engine power is measured in horsepower, kW, or torque. End users, however, are more concerned with pounds or tons that the …
A food truck has a range of electrical and gas equipment that it needs to run. These vehicles can use either a 3-prong or 4-prong plug. The difference between the two is the amperage rating. While both plug types are acceptable, a 4-prong plug is more convenient. A food truck needs power for appliances, such …
Food trucks are mobile, customized vehicles that have been converted into mobile restaurants. The food trucks typically have an open working space in the rear, a 40-liter water tank, a gas burner, and an electric generator. The setup can cost anywhere from a few hundred thousand yen to two million yen, and if you’re planning …
Did you know that Mercury trucks were a part of Ford’s lineup from the early 1950s until the mid-70s? During their heyday, Mercury was a more upmarket brand, and its trucks were much more exciting. These trucks were built on the same production line as Fords, and included Econolines, heavy duty models, cab over engine …