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A semi-trailer truck, also known as tractor-trailer or articulated lorry, is an articulated truck or lorry consisting of a towing engine and a semi-trailer (plus possible additional trailers) that carries the freight.

Colloquial terms for semi-trailer truck include truck and trailer, transfer truck, 18-wheeler, semi, Diesel, Mack truck (named for a prominent brand), big rig (US), transport (Canada), artic (UK and Ireland), and juggernaut (UK).

In North America, semi tractors usually have 3 axles, the front, or “steer”, axle having two wheels, and each of the two rear, “drive”, axles having a pair of “dualies” (double) wheels on each side. Thus, the most common configuration of tractor has 10 wheels, however in some cases dual wheels are replaced by tires known as “super singles” to reduce the weight of the tractor. In this case the tractor will only have six wheels. “Super singles” are substantially wider than normal tires. A smaller tractor having a single drive axle (six wheeler) is often used to pull shorter trailers in tight urban environments, such as downtown areas where a 60-foot rig would be too difficult to maneuver.

Ford trucks are ingeniously built for work or hard play. They have the inbuilt capacity to haul light to heavy weight cargos, tow equipments, and drive through discriminating road conditions where power and endurance are a wager. They are called the hardy pickup trucks that can do virtually anything you want to accomplish. Aside from their unrivaled mobility and reliability, they also possess remarkable looks and solid built. Their unbeatable performance is made possible through their powerful and fully functional Ford truck parts. These are the working mechanisms that make up the entirety of these trucks. They are carefully engineered and built to increase the already huge power output of used Ford truck. With the efficiency of all these parts, your truck can do towing and hauling much easier as well as bringing you to your most exhilarating driving experience as they have the staying power to endure even the toughest road conditions. They are the dominant forces that deliver the performance you expect from your truck. Most truck owners wanted more horsepower, torque, and better fuel mileage for their rig and for this reason that huge performance parts for trucks are created to provide that need. And these particularly includes exhaust kits, microtuners, performance chips, air intakes, air filters and others performance-boosting parts. But aside from all these performance enhancement parts, the increasing demands for truck customization gave way to the birth of various Ford truck accessories that are intended to further improve the trucks functionality and appearance. These accessories are designed to preserve and promote the already superior quality of your truck, setting it apart from the rest. Because of these add-ons, you are given the freedom to put a personal touch on your truck, making it the best outlet for self-expression. These provide a unique sense of character to your truck that is reflective to your own personality. Trucks nowadays need not just reliable but also they must have all the comfort features for their occupant’s optimal ride quality. And the most perfect way to achieve these are by outfitting them with add-ons that can truly improve their overall performance and appearance, allowing them to always be at their peak conditions. Ford trucks can accomplish big things and work applications with authority due to the competence of every Ford truck part. Each truck part is guaranteed to pass stringent quality standards to ensure its long-term efficiency and service. And because of this, you can maximize the capabilities of your truck whenever towing equipments, load sizeable cargos, and go off road. Since your trucks do all the hard work, in time, some of its operating parts may begin to fail and replacements will be needed. A defective part can considerably affect the overall functionality of your truck and since you don’t want to sacrifice its inbuilt superior performance, restorations must be provided such as repairs and replacements. Repairs can be a solution, however if it fails to bring back the efficiency of the damaged part, replacing them is the ultimate next step. When choosing replacement parts make sure to get the right one that will directly and accurately replace factory equipments.

Searching for a Semi Truck or a Heavy Truck can be difficult. For many years truckers have been obligated to search dealer by dealer hoping that their dream tractor-trailer would be in one of the dealers they would walk into. However, since the rise of the Internet truckers and companies have been increasingly aware of the efficiency of searching for trucks online. At  Truck  our goal is to do just that. We want to make Searching for a truck fun and easy. Avoiding the sales pitch drivers can now use filters to find the perfect truck throughout the country in just a couple of minutes.

With so many Companies taking advantage of building their own truck search engines/databases one might ask how it is that we differentiate ourselves from the competition. Well in one example our business is Truckers not trucks. Let me explain. While many companies out there are focusing on only making profits as a result of advertising trucks on the Internet, we are going the extra mile to not only focus on what produces revenues but on what a trucker really needs, which is certainly more than just having a used truck. We have successfully built a web site where people can find classfied trucks, and also find insurance quotes, financing, dot inspection, transportation etc…. We also built other divisions that serve not only the people looking for a truck, but for existing drivers who are in love with their truck but need parts or services to tune up their baby. A full service web site for truckers is our vision. We want truckers to enter our site knowing that they won’t have to go anywhere else to find the equipment or service they need to get them back on the road.

Our parts and service page is effective in finding specific parts that a driver needs to repair or tune-up their truck. Saving the time of having to drive around town in search for a part nobody may carry. Our free service shoots out hundreds of emails to companies offering that part throughout a designated area. Within a couple of hours the driver can expect to receive several calls with shops offering their part along with a competitive price. This is the way we are innovating the trucking industry and making a full service web site for the truck driver.

In automotive terminology, a truck generally refers to a vehicle used for transporting bulky cargoes and equipments. Indeed, trucks came into existence for that purpose alone. But as luck would have it, years passed and the automotive industry served as witness to the evolution of trucks into varying makes, models, sizes, and specific functions. Generally, trucks share a common construction: the ‘chassis’ or the truck frame, the ‘cab’ which pertains to the space where the driver is seated, the truck bed wherein the cargo is placed, the all-important engine system, a set of wheels, and an assortment of axles and suspensions. All these parts are relevant for a vehicle to be recognized as a truck. However, all these parts tend to vary in forms and structures with regards to the existing truck types nowadays. Presently, trucks are generally divided into four categories: off-road trucks for mining and for which, as the name implies, never use public roads; heavy trucks meant for long-haul purposes; medium trucks usually used for dump trucks and firefighters’ vehicles; and the popular light trucks meant for individual use.

Conversely, it is the Lightweight pickup truck that reaped the biggest attention and underwent the most number of upgrades. These trucks are now ingrained in the automotive industry as part and parcel of the commercial vehicle line. Famous car brands who have released their own versions of the pickup truck include Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota. These brands can be held responsible for the transformation of the old school light pickup truck into the sleek and powerful machine it is known today.

It’s a bit deceptive. At first peek, Howard Henry’s truck is instantly recognizable as a ’36. There’s no mistaking that nose. When you stop and think about it, though, eventually the thought hits you that Ford didn’t use that grille on their trucks—ever. That’s actually a leftover from a ’36 roadster that Howard had built previously, but that also happens to blend perfectly with the truck’s styling.

Howard’s truck boasts a long, convoluted history with more twists and turns than a bowl full of earthworms all hopped up on caffeine—or not. It spent its youth in typical pickup truck fashion, hauling stuff. It eventually found its way into Howard’s driveway via Boyd Jarrett. Howard then used it as a daily driver, hauling himself back and forth to work at GM for a number of years. When Howard retired, he and his wife, Kathy, up and moved to Nokomis, Florida. Once settled in, Howard decided it was time for a rebuild. He tackled the vast majority of the modifications himself and after two years of cutting, welding, grinding, sanding, and wrenching, he hit the road, quickly logging over 57,000 miles in his hot-red hauler. Howard has much in store for his truck in the future, 99 percent of which involves driving it.

Drivetrain: A 355ci small-block resides under the hood. It’s mostly stock with lots of shiny stuff for maximum flash. It sports an Edelbrock carb and an HEI distributor. Exhaust routes through a pair of ram’s horn manifolds and dual exhaust. A TH350 backs it up and turns a Ford 8-inch rear.

Chassis: The stock ’35 Ford truck frame was modified by Howard with a ’72 Nova clip, which retained its disc brakes and was lowered 2 inches. Out back, a pair of Chassis Engineering parallel leaf springs support the 8-incher.

Wheels & Tires:Wheels are Corvette Rally wheels with smoothie caps. Up front are 15×6s wrapped in Coker widewall radials, while out back rests a set of 15×8 rallys with Coker bias-plies for a nice rubber rake.

Body: Howard handled the body modifications himself. He chopped the top 4 inches, tunneled a pair of ’59 Cadillac bullet taillights into the rear fenders, and recessed the running boards to accept the lakes pipes. The truck’s front fenders were modified to accept the ’36 passenger car grille, hood, and side panels. A ’36 car bumper was also used in the front to complete the look. Howard fabricated bumper bracket covers and painted them body color. The hard tonneau cover is also an owner-built piece and integrates a third brake light for max safety.

While it’s likely that men have been racing trucks in some form since the first models appeared on the landscape to see work or military duty, the world of truck racing today is as far a field from the farm fields and backcountry roads of America as it can be–and the trucks that are raced look nothing like the vehicles they are derived from, as well. It should come as no surprise that racing trucks is big business, but just how big the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) racing has become in a relatively short period of time could clearly be a shocker.

Truck makers, like Ford Motor Company, know that racing helps sell trucks. “Alliances such as NCTS are really important to Ford, since we know that 50 percent of our F-Series buyers attend or watch NASCAR racing, in all forms,” explained Todd Eckert, Ford’s Manager of Truck and SUV Communications, while attending the Built Ford Tough 225 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race, sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Ford dealers at the Kentucky Speedway. Eckert and other Ford spokespeople attended the race at this 66,089-seat Speedway to announce the three-year extension of the entitlement partnerships associated with NCTS. “Even in a time of budget constraints, Ford wants to establish ties (such as this) with customers at a grassroots level,” said Eckert. “Giving what’s happening in the industry, we can’t go silent. Plus, truck racing is more of an old-fashioned racing and it’s very family-friendly.”

For 2007, Ford NASCAR Truck Series team drivers include Travis Kvapil, Joey Clanton, David Starr, Rick Crawford, Jon Wood, Peter Shepherd, Eric Dranell, and Jack Smith. Kvapil, who drives for car owner Jack Roush and is sponsored by K & N Filters, is currently in third place standing, in this year’s series.

Ford Racing is a division of Ford truck and is also the title sponsor of the season-ending “Ford Championship Weekend”, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where NASCAR officially crowns its NEXTEL Cup Series, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series champions.

Ford trucks has announced plans to transform its North American manufacturing and vehicle line-up to be smaller and greener.

Starting in December this year, Ford is planning to convert three of its truck and SUV plants into small car production facilities. By 2011, two of the company’s assembly plants will also be converted to small cars.

“While we have no intention of giving up our longtime truck leadership, we are creating a new Ford in North America on a foundation of small, fuel-efficient cars,” says Mark Fields, president of Ford in America.

The plant conversions will support Ford’s strategy to introduce six of its successful European small cars into the North American market. This will include the Ford Fiesta, which has just launched an ECOnetic model in the UK.

The ECOnetic version of the Fiesta claims to do 76.3 mpg with CO2 emissions of 98 g/km – exempting it from UK road tax. The savings come courtesy of a stripped down version of the model – lowered suspension, low resistance tyres and low friction oil.

Ford is also expanding production of its fuel-efficient EcoBoost V-6 and four-cylinder engines, as well as its hybrid vehicles. Production of two new hybrid models – the 2010 Ford Fusion and the Mercury Milan – is scheduled to begin in December.

Trucks usually fall under the category of commercial vehicles and with the increase in their sophistication; it is no surprise that their costs are as big as their size. This is one of the primary reasons why people generally go for used trucks as these cost not only much less than their new versions but are also very durable and can be put to the same use. Paying for the truck requires the user to do a lot of research on his needs and his affordability. Some factors which increase the price of the truck are:

• Size: Larger the size, larger the price.

• Type of loading: A truck which is self loading costs more than the one where the loading is manual.

• Multi axle trucks are more expensive

• The age of the truck also determines the price as new truck, the more expensive it is.

• Trucks that fulfill heavy towing needs are costlier. Hence do not buy this kind of a truck if your towing needs are not heavy. You would be wasting money then.

Make a checklist of the following things before you buy a used truck.

• The amount of time that the truck has been used.

• Distance travelled by the truck.

• Insurance and its date of expiry if it is still valid.

• Take the vehicle on a test drive on different types of terrains to see how it reacts to different road conditions.

• Ask a trusted mechanic to inspect the vehicle thoroughly and come up with the list of faults the life of the engine and other important parts.

• Look at your available finances and see if your purchase meets your needs and at the same time is not too heavy on you pocket.

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The majority of individuals who regularly use their pickup truck to cart heavy cargo typically prefer a hard truck bed cover. Such covers are typically fabricated from the highest quality aluminum and steel. Some such truck tops however, are manufactured using fiberglass. Both these materials are light in weight, causing assembly to be uncomplicated. Many hard truck bed covers install easily and can be readily removed when the need arises. Frequently, the support rails fasten adroitly into position without the need to drill any holes into the truck’s bed.

Most hard truck bed covers price out at a minimum of $500, although they’re well worth the money.

Hard truck bed covers prove themselves a valued asset for pickup owners everywhere. Just the act of locking expensive cargo in the truck bed, protecting it from the worry of theft provides great peace of mind. Hard tops are constructed to hold up to the harshest travel and atmospheric conditions conceivable, safely preserving and protecting any covered items. Available in innumerable colors, most retailers will gladly match the color of a truck bed cover to the truck’s color.

Hard truck bed covers are usually constructed from lightweight, yet durable, materials. A few are so lightweight that even a small child can hoist them. Such lightweight construction causes them to be easily installed and operated. Quite a few hard tops sport hinges allowing the cover to be opened upward, like a car trunk lid, and held in place using metal rods. This provides the user easy access to the entire truck bed. A number of cover models come outfitted with top-side doors, while still others can be folded into a stored position in a matter of seconds. Such folding models allow users to access the entire truck bed, from front to back, stowing the truck bed cover conveniently behind the truck cab’s rear window for future deployment.

Hard truck bed covers consitute a fashionable means by which truck owners can both protect their cargo while adding a touch of character to their vehicle. Also, these covers can be painted any color someone wants to provide decoration as well as security. Many custom pickup truck owners prefer a custom hard truck bed cover, stamping their very own signature style on their trucks.

Most people automatically think they can’t afford the luxury vehicle that they really want, but, with a little research, they might be pleasantly surprised. Used luxury cars, trucks, and SUVs are often well-taken care of by their owners, and often have the added benefit of being road-tested and already “broken-in.” Often, a used luxury car is more preferable to a shopper than a brand new one.

Luxury autos are built to provide greater comfort, a smoother ride, and offer more amenities than other cars. And did you know that luxury automobiles are often equipped with more comprehensive safety features?

If you are a parent, you obviously know the importance of ensuring your child or children have a safe and reliable means of transportation. Most luxury vehicles you examine will more than likely have a high safety rating–feel free to compare ratings between luxury and non-luxury autos to verify this fact.

Luxury autos typically depreciate more quickly than non-luxury vehicles, and this can make the purchase of a used luxury vehicle all the more attractive. With a little diligence, you’ll likely be able to find the luxury vehicle you desire at an affordable price. Repairs and maintenance, however, are more costly for luxury vehicles. And you must also take into consideration the higher cost of insurance as well.

It is also important to make sure you have the time to give your used luxury car the care and attention it deserves. It is important that you always change your oil at the correct times and that the oil is of a premium variety. You will probably need to pay a bit more for gasoline as well, since most luxury cars are designed to run on premium gas. Proper care and maintenance is essential to ensuring you are able to enjoy all your luxury vehicle has to offer for years to come.

To find the one that is most reasonable for you or your family, you should research all the different types of luxury vehicles. Find a vehicle you can afford, if you know you will be required to spend extra in maintenance and repairs.

Once you have located a luxury auto that you are interested in purchasing, the first thing you should acquire is a report of the car’s history. Just because it’s a luxury car, this does not always mean that it was well taken care of. Bad previous owners can be found within the luxury auto market as well. Whether or not the used auto you are examining was well looked after depends on the person who owned it before.

To find out how many people previously owned the vehicle and for how long, as well as repair and accident data, you should get a car history report. This can not only tell you whether the car has been involved in any accidents, but also whether any other catastrophic problems, such as flooding, have occurred. This is important because, even if the car has yet to show problems, you could experience some shortly after you buy it.