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12/29/11

The Goodyear Mission


The Goodyear Mission is an expression of everything we are committed to at Goodyear.

12/26/11

Rush Truck Center-Nashville on Motorhead Garage.wmv


Watch a special episode of the Motorhead Garage TV Series featuring Rush Truck Centers, with special guests Mike Besson, VP of Service Operations and Trey Golden, Regional Manager, Rush Truck Centers. The "Motorhead Garage TV Series" features the original "Dynamic Duo" -- Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, formerly of Shadetree Mechanic, and the Two Guys Garage

12/22/11

Cummins on Fox Sports Network's 'Motorhead Garage' (Part 4 of 4)


(Part 4 of 4) In this episode of Fox Sports Network's Motorhead Garage, hosts Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman spend a day at Cummins in Columbus, Indiana. Take a look at the history of diesel technology and the advancements Cummins has made along the way, culminating with a look at some of the current products Cummins has to offer the North American on-highway truck market.

In this segment, Sam and Dave highlight an on-the-road dyno Cummins utilize to simulate real world testing environments. They also spend some time at the Cummins corporate headquarters in the history museum to talk about the history of Cummins diesel engines and the company's history with racing.

12/19/11

Cummins on Fox Sports Network's 'Motorhead Garage' (Part 3 of 4)


(Part 3 of 4) In this episode of Fox Sports Network's Motorhead Garage, hosts Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman spend a day at Cummins in Columbus, Indiana. Take a look at the history of diesel technology and the advancements Cummins has made along the way, culminating with a look at some of the current products Cummins has to offer the North American on-highway truck market.

In this segment, Sam and Dave are treated to a live display of a running ISX15 training module complete with the ISX15 engine and Cummins Aftertreatment System to display the effectiveness of Cummins clean diesel technology. Also, Sam reviews two electronic tools (PowerSpec and the QuickCheck 5200) that help customers optimize fuel economy and customize engine features and parameters.

12/16/11

Cummins on Fox Sports Network's 'Motorhead Garage' (Part 2 of 4)


(Part 2 of 4) In this episode of Fox Sports Network's Motorhead Garage, hosts Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman spend a day at Cummins in Columbus, Indiana. Take a look at the history of diesel technology and the advancements Cummins has made along the way, culminating with a look at some of the current products Cummins has to offer the North American on-highway truck market.

In this segment, Sam and Dave explore the latest in clean diesel technology including the Variable Geometry Turbo Charger (VGT™ Turbo), the Cummins Aftertreatment System with SCR Technology, and the importance of system integration for the components within the ISX15 engine.

12/13/11

Cummins on Fox Sports Network's 'Motorhead Garage' (Part 1 of 4)


(Part 1 of 4) In this episode of Fox Sports Network's Motorhead Garage, hosts Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman spend a day at Cummins in Columbus, Indiana. Take a look at the history of diesel technology and the advancements Cummins has made along the way, culminating with a look at some of the current products Cummins has to offer the North American on-highway truck market.

In this segment, Sam and Dave cover the basics of diesel combustion and review key components (fuel injectors, pistons, and XPI Fuel System) of the diesel engine both past and present.

12/10/11

GE LED City: A Brief Introduction to LEDs


GE Lighting Solutions LED educational video explaining how LEDs can impact your city and help protect the environment. Visit www.gelightingsolutions.com for more information.

12/08/11

Volvo Trucks - Volvo FL - Ideal for the city


The Volvo FL is developed for the fast pace of life on the city streets. It is the perfect choice for quick deliveries in and around town, refuse collection and other municipal services

11/30/11

North Bay Truck Center Has A Huge Selection Of Baldwin Filters


North Bay Truck Center is a direct distributor of Baldwin Filters and has over 1500 SKU numbers available for virtually any application for oil, fuel, hydraulic, cabin, air, and more. If by chance we don't have it, we can get it in just a few hours.

Give us a call at 707-427-1386, and visit our website at www.northbaytruckcenter.com

11/28/11

2009 MCAS Miramar Airshow - Shockwave Jet Truck



Shockwave Jet Truck

2009 MCAS Miramar Airshow
MCAS Miramar
Miramar, California
Friday October 2, 2009

IN THIS VIDEO, Kent Shockley fires up the newly rebuilt Shockwave Jet Truck and takes it down Runway 24R at Miramar for a dry run. This newly rebuilt Shockwave features many more and much-improved safety features than the original. It is those safety features that were on the original Shockwave that Kent is able to bring to you this "second-generation" Shockwave.

I apologize for any bad color and/or vertical lines or American flag intrusion that may or may not be in this video. Unfortunately there were American flags that got in the way of the video during some critical parts of the videos and I have had some camera trouble throughout the weekend.

If you are interested in purchasing DVDs of specific aircraft and/or of airshows, interested in anything and everything related to airshows (where the jet teams will show up, all airshow performers, airshow reports from airshows I have attended, previews of airshows I will be attending, etc.), a much more easier to navigate "version" of all of my videos, and/or everything there is related to aviation - including spotting guides to my favorite airports and military bases and aircraft factfiles, please take the time to check out Steve's Airshow World at http://www.stevesairshow.com .

11/26/11

Huge Inventory of Grote Lighting Products at North Bay Truck Center


North Bay Truck Center has a huge selection of Grote lighting products including incandescent and LED technology, wiring harnesses and much more. We can take care of your truck repair or upgrade needs whether in our fully equipped shop or from our A&T mobile service and repair vans.

Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and visit our website at www.northbaytruckcenter.com

11/24/11

Happy Thanksgiving


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11/22/11

11/18/11

Contest puts truckers back to work


The trucking industry is one that has been hit very hard by the economy. So the folks over at Arrow Trucking took action.

11/16/11

Great Amercian Trucking Show 2011 Part 2


The Great American Trucking Show 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas

11/14/11

North Bay Truck Center Has A Huge Selection Of Drive Belts To Take Care ...


At North Bay Truck Center in Fairfield CA, we have a huge selection of drive belts to fit just about any truck on the road. Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and give us the opportunity to take care of your truck. See our website at www.northbaytruckcenter.com

11/12/11

Great American Trucking Show 2011 Part 1


The Great American Trucking Show 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas

11/10/11

Volvo Trucks - Next-generation of bio-fuel in real life tests


In cooperation with haulage firm DHL, real life field tests are being undertaken with two converted Volvo FH trucks running on bio-DME. This is the alternative fuel that Volvo Trucks regards as most promising for the future. Bio-DME produces 95 percent lower carbon dioxide emissions compared with traditional diesel fuel.

11/06/11

Truckinomics Ep. 6 Sideskirts


Straight from the factory to the road, Freightliner's Natural Gas & M2 trucks provide: lower gas costs compared to diesel, American sourced fuel and are more environmentally friendly. Learn more here.

11/04/11

Trucking Adds 3,100 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Declines to 9%


The unemployment rate declined to a six-month low of 9% in October while the economy added 80,000 jobs, including 3,100 trucking jobs, the Labor Department said Friday.

Total transportation and warehousing sector employment rose by 9,400 workers, Labor figures showed.
Economists had projected the unemployment rate would remain at 9.1%, Bloomberg reported. The number of jobs gained was below economists’ forecasts of 95,000, Bloomberg said.

The payrolls gain followed a revised 158,000 increase in September that was higher than originally reported.

The payroll and unemployment figures are obtained by separate surveys, with payrolls from a survey of employers and the unemployment rate from a survey of households.
Factory employment rose by 5,000, the first increase in three months, while service employment climbed by 90,000 jobs.

Private hiring rose by 104,000 jobs after a revised gain of 191,000 the previous month. Government payrolls decreased by 24,000.


Article source: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=28001&utm_source=express&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

11/03/11

Freightliner's M2 Natural Gas Truck


Straight from the factory to the road, Freightliner's Natural Gas & M2 trucks provide: lower gas costs compared to diesel, American sourced fuel and are more environmentally friendly. Learn more here.

11/02/11

Interview with Robb Mariani from American Trucker


For the second installment of the Truckers News Celebrity Series, we interview Robb Mariani, the star of the TV show American Trucker. We thank our great sponsor, 5-Hour Energy, for making this live video chat possible

10/29/11

Volvo Trucks - South Korea wins Drivers Fuel Challenge


In the face of fierce competition with competitors from 17 countries, HoGyun Han from South Korea won the first global version of Volvo Trucks' Drivers' Fuel Challenge in Gothenburg Sweden on 22nd October.

10/27/11

MRT - Buffing


Precise buffing is critical to retread performance. Proper buff texture strengthens the tread to casing bond. MRT uses an automated computer-controlled radial buffing system guided by a casing specification database, continuous undertread measurement, and handheld electronic Undertread Proximity Sensor to ensure optimal undertread depth. All MRT plants also utilize a buffer mounted undertread measurement device to make sure proper undertread is achieved.

10/24/11

Bendix® Air Management System


View an introduction to the Bendix® air management system, a total air management solution that helps fleets and owner-operators reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while increasing vehicle performance. Continuing in its efforts to provide the industry's most comprehensive, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly air management energy system, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has developed three optimized components: the Bendix® PBS® Air Injection Engine Booster, Bendix® Turbo-Clutch Air Compressor, and Bendix® Electronic Air Control Dryer (EAC). The Bendix PBS engine booster is unlike any other product available on the market today. The PBS system is placed near the air intake manifold on an engine and monitors the Controller Area Network (CAN) for specific signals. Once the conditions for activation are met, the system injects compressed air from an auxiliary air tank into the engine manifold, delivering the desired amount of air that the diesel combustion processes require. Typically, when a driver presses down on the throttle to demand acceleration, there is a delay in engine response because of turbo lag. This lag constitutes the time difference between acceleration demand and the maximum air delivery of the turbocharger. The Bendix PBS system overcomes turbo lag by instantaneously injecting the desired air into the intake manifold, allowing the turbocharger to spin up to its full capacity and take over the air delivery demands. The pneumatically operated, single-cylinder Bendix Turbo-Clutch Air Compressor works together with PBS air injection and the Bendix Electronic Air Control Dryer, so that the compressor disengages during the portion of the duty cycle when no air is demanded. This greatly reduces power consumption from the engine and reduces fuel consumption. As a result of the reduced overall cycling, the life cycle of the compressor significantly increases and normal wear and tear is dramatically reduced. Vehicles can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3 percent when operating with the Bendix PBS system, up to another 3 percent with the Bendix Turbo-Clutch Air Compressor, and 1 percent more with the Bendix Electronic Air Control Dryer. For more details, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com. Follow Bendix on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Bendix_CVS.

10/22/11

Volvo Trucks - Extreme transport for an extreme race


Transporting a 21.5 metre long and 5.7 metre wide boat hull is not something that can be done in the blink of an eye. At the launch of Groupama 4, one of the competing sailing boats in the Volvo Ocean Race, a Volvo Truck helped the crew in transporting the oversized load.

10/20/11

Bendix® PBS® Air Injection Engine Booster


This video highlights the benefits of the Bendix® PBS® Air Injection Engine Booster, part of the total air management solution developed by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC that helps fleets and owner-operators reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while increasing vehicle performance. The Bendix PBS engine booster is unlike any other product available on the market today. The PBS system is placed near the air intake manifold on an engine and monitors the Controller Area Network (CAN) for specific signals. Once the conditions for activation are met, the system injects compressed air from an auxiliary air tank into the engine manifold, delivering the desired amount of air that the diesel combustion processes require. Typically, when a driver presses down on the throttle to demand acceleration, there is a delay in engine response because of turbo lag. This lag constitutes the time difference between acceleration demand and the maximum air delivery of the turbocharger. The Bendix PBS system overcomes turbo lag by instantaneously injecting the desired air into the intake manifold, allowing the turbocharger to spin up to its full capacity and take over the air delivery demands. Vehicles operating with the Bendix PBS system can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3 percent. The Bendix PBS system is part of the company's continuing efforts to provide the industry's most comprehensive, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly air management energy system. Along with the Bendix PBS system, the Bendix® air management system consists of two other optimized components: the Bendix® Turbo-Clutch Air Compressor, and Bendix® Electronic Air Control Dryer (EAC). For more details, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com. Follow Bendix on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Bendix_CVS.

10/18/11

HHA 16 Axle Big Move - 241 ton Generator


Here are the HHA boys movin a big 241 ton Generator Section from Brisbane to Central Queensland - Total Gross Weight 500 ton. The Trucks used were the C501 of JK's 2 x T908's steered by Trucker Dave and Mr Superliner Jason and the Rear Truck is a T900 driven by Captain Overload Paul McNae. Check it out more new videos to come.....

10/16/11

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake


View an introduction to Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB). BSFB combines and expands the complementary wheel-end foundation brake technologies of two global leaders -- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Commercial Vehicle Products, LLC. The joint venture, formed in July 2004, is a single, complete source for OEM brake system design, manufacturing, hardware, and support for all foundation brake components and actuation systems, as well as all-makes coverage of nearly 50,000 medium- and heavy-duty aftermarket parts. Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with engineering operations in both Elyria and Kalamazoo, Mich., and a manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Ky. For more information, call 1-866-610-9709 or visit www.foundationbrakes.com. To learn about career opportunities at Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, visit www.bendix.com/careers. Follow BSFB on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Bendix_CVS.

10/10/11

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems


View an introduction to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. A member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, Bendix develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, energy management solutions, air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. An industry pioneer employing more than 2,200 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Bowling Green, Ky.; Huntington, Ind.; and Acuña, Mexico. For more information, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com. To learn about career opportunities at Bendix, visit www.bendix.com/careers. Follow Bendix on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Bendix_CVS.

10/08/11

Volvo Trucks - See how a global company benefits from diversity


Having employees with different nationalities, ages, genders, cultures, skills and experiences is essential for a global company such as Volvo Trucks. Increased diversity generates innovation and creativity, and in turn improves profitability. Therefore, Volvo Trucks is continuously working with the many different aspects of diversity -- in all parts of the organisation. In this film you'll get to meet just some of the many employees within Volvo Trucks who have made great strides in the field of diversity.

10/06/11

Bendix® ADB22X™ Air Disc Brake


This video highlights the benefits of the Bendix® ADB22X™ air disc brake, manufactured by Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB). The ADB22X air disc brake is part of BSFB's complete lineup of proven wheel-end solutions that meet and exceed the new federal stopping distance requirements mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The patented air disc brake is a lightweight air disc brake design proven to significantly reduce stopping distance and extend brake system life for commercial vehicles. In addition to significantly reducing stopping distance for commercial vehicles, Bendix® air disc brakes are proven to virtually eliminate brake fade with no degradation of stopping power; provide a passenger car-like feel; and permit straight, stable stops. Bendix air disc brakes also offer longer brake life, and fast and easy pad replacement -- improving uptime for fleets. Extensive field experience has validated the superior performance advantages of air disc brakes relative to stopping distance, pad and rotor life, and brake fade. In 2011, the Bendix ADB22X air disc brake attained standard position on the steer axle of all Peterbilt® Motors Company Class 8 truck models. Also in 2011, BSFB reached a milestone when it manufactured its 175,000th Bendix ADB22X air disc brake at the company's state-of-the-art wheel-end production facility in Bowling Green, Ky., which began producing the air disc brakes in 2005. Bendix® foundation drum brakes, disc brakes, automatic slack adjusters, and combination spring brakes are produced and made available by Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC under the Bendix® brand name. For more information, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com. Follow BSFB on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Bendix_CVS.

10/04/11

Stop Fake Bearings - World Bearing Association


Stop Fake Bearings: The World Bearing Association's awareness campaign is educating consumers about the problems and safety concerns associated with counterfeit products. Watch the video for the full story on the hazards of fake bearings.

10/02/11

Guiness World Record For Most T-Shirts Worn At One Time.


Well, here's a little silliness just for the heck of it. Nothing to do with trucks at all. Just a bit of fun.

Matt McAllister of KNIX in Phoenix, AZ setting the guiness world record for the most t-shirts worn at once. Matt formerly hosted mornings on KTYD in Santa Barbara, CA.

9/28/11

The Bendix® ESP® Full Stability System - 100,000 Units and Counting


This video highlights the benefits of the Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program, the first widely available full-stability solution for the commercial vehicle market. In December 2010, marking a major milestone for its full-stability technology and for safety on our nation's highways, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC delivered its 100,000th Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program system for tractor-trailers, trucks, and motor coaches.

Full-stability technology, also referred to as electronic stability program or electronic stability control, is more comprehensive than roll-only stability in its ability to mitigate loss-of-control driving situations. Unlike roll-only systems, full-stability systems -- such as the Bendix ESP system -- address both roll and directional stability. While roll-only options function optimally on dry surfaces, full-stability systems are effective in a wider range of driving and road conditions, including snowy, ice-covered, and slippery surfaces. Bendix, the North American leader in active vehicle safety and braking technologies, designs and delivers this powerful solution today. Ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of the vehicle remains with the driver at all times.

The Bendix ESP system DOES NOT replace the need for skilled, alert drivers exercising safe driving practices, nor the need for ongoing, comprehensive driver training.
System performance may be limited by poor braking system maintenance practices and improper tire maintenance. Information here is subject to change without notice

9/26/11

A&T Mobile Truck Road Service Covers Wide Northern California Area Quickly



A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service is a 24-hour, 7-days a week roadside mobile truck repair service for light and medium-duty to heavy duty commercial trucks. We will go just about anywhere for anything, at anytime. At A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service we like to think of ourselves as the "Ambulance Service for Trucks." If your truck is broken down, we will come to you and perform the necessary triage to get you back on the road.

We repair engines, axles, brakes, electrical, hydraulic, tires and wheels, trailers, air brakes and hoses, transmissions and we even do a little body repair when needed. We carry replacement parts and all the tools we need to get what ever needs fixing done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Most of the time, we can do the repairs at the site of the truck breakdown. If we need to take it to our shop, we have a full service truck repair facility with the capability to service and repair virtually any truck or trailer.

At our facility, we have tens of thousands of parts, fittings, filters, brake linings, brake drums, electrical parts--you name it and we probably have it and if not, we can get it very, very quickly. Our entire business at North Bay Truck Center and A&T Road Service is fixing your truck right the first time in the minimum amount of time.

We are also available to come to your shop for repairs and routine service of your fleet in order to keep your downtime to a minimum and your business moving and prosperous.

A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service is a part of the BIT Inspection Program and is able to do inspections for you on-site. We are DOT Certified and all BIT inspections are performed utilizing DOT/BIT Inspectors. A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service meets all requirements under Title 49 of the DOT Inspectors Guide.

You can find more information about the CalBit Program and the requirements at their Website.



We are centrally located in Fairfield CA which is approximately 45 miles from San Francisco or Sacramento and about 50 miles from Stockton. We regularly service Fairfield, Vallejo, Rio Vista, Napa, Vacaville, Travis AFB, Winters, Dixon, Davis, Benicia, St. Helena, Calistoga, Suisun City, Green Valley, Crockett, Hercules, San Pablo, Richmond, Concord, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Boyes Hot Springs, Sonoma, Allendale, Cordelia, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Antioch, Novato, American Canyon, Truck Scales and much more. We've even gone as far as San Jose, the South Bay and the Peninsula because we always answer the phone 24/7. Solano County is our home turf, but readily service Napa County, Yolo County, Contra Costa County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, and San Joaquin County, Alameda County and Marin County. We also have been known to travel to San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. In fact, if you need immediate service, we will travel where ever we need to in order to take care of your problem. We are at your service and we mean that sincerely.

Our Service Area

Below is a map that indicates our approximate service area. Our goal is to get to you within 1.3 hours and most often, on a clean run, we can be there in just under an hour. Although we have sometimes gone further than this circle--and we will still--this approximate 50-60 mile radius from our home base in Fairfield, CA is what we call our call area.

Of course, most of our calls are probably within 25 miles and we get there even sooner, but rest assured that we will do everything within our power to be there as quickly as possible because when your truck is down, time is very important.

9/24/11

Interview with the MICHELIN XZA3+ EVERTREAD Tire Engineer


David Pressley helped design the new MICHELIN XZA3+ EVERTREAD tire. The tire uses Michelin's new patent pending Dual Compound Tread to deliver at least 30 percent more mileage than the competition steer tires.

9/22/11

Volvo Trucks - Anniversary celebrated by releasing Volvo FH16 750 hp!


Next year, it will be 25 years since Volvo Trucks launched its first 16-litre engine. To underline this, series production of the D16 - a power pack delivering no less than 750 horsepower and torque of 3,550 Newton metres - will get under way in the beginning of 2012.

9/20/11

ONBOARD WITH MAXXFORCE - MISSISSIPPI VALLEY


View this video to learn how the ProStar+ with the MaxxForce Big Bore engine helped Hirshbeck Motor Lines. Interested in learning how it could help your company? Visit www.internationaltrucks.com for more information!

9/18/11

9/16/11

Commercial Fleets Will Power Natural Gas Vehicle Market through 2016

September 14, 2011
There are currently about 12.6 million natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in use worldwide, and sales of NGVs vary widely from region to region and country to country. The majority of NGVs are located in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, particularly in countries like Pakistan and Iran that lack extensive gasoline refining capacity. In North America, due largely to a lack of convenient refueling stations, demand for NGVs is largely relegated to the fleet market. Worldwide sales of natural gas vehicles are expected to grow rapidly over the next five years, to 3.2 million units annually by 2016 from 1.9 million in 2010, according to a recent report from Pike Research. The consumer market will continue to lag growth in commercial fleets, however: three-quarters of the new growth between 2010 and 2016 will come in corporate and government sales.

As a portion of the worldwide total, the percentage of commercial NGVs will rise from 59% to 65% in that period, according to senior analyst Dave Hurst.

“Many manufacturers and industry observers are looking forward to the time when consumer NGVs become the next big thing,” says Hurst. “But the number of refueling stations remains too low for the consumer market to really take off in many parts of the developed world.”

One solution to the current inadequacies in NGV infrastructure is the spread of bi-fuel vehicles. Popular in Latin America, where almost 90% of NGVs have bi-fuel engines, these vehicles can run on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG).

India, which has one of the largest fleets of CNG buses in the world, is expected to overtake Iran for the lead in NGV sales by 2014. By 2016 there will be 612,000 NGVs in India, according to Pike Research’s analysis. The strongest growth, however, will occur in the United States, where a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4% will result in nearly 33,000 vehicles sold in 2016.

Pike Research’s report, “Natural Gas Vehicles”, provides a comprehensive examination of natural gas vehicle technologies, compressed and liquefied natural gas shipping and storage, governmental incentives and regulations, and key drivers of market growth.  The report includes forecasts of NGV sales, refueling infrastructure, and natural gas usage through 2016 for light-duty vehicles and medium/heavy duty trucks and buses.  Key market players are also profiled.  An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the firm’s website.

Pike Research is a market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets.  The company’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Smart Energy, Smart Grid, Smart Transportation, Smart Industry, and Smart Buildings sectors.  For more information, visit www.pikeresearch.com or call +1.303.997.7609.

9/14/11

North Bay Truck Center: Over 1,500 SKU Numbers Of Baldwin Filters IN STOCK!


North Bay Truck Center is a direct distributor of Baldwin Filters and has over 1500 SKU numbers available for virtually any application for oil, fuel, hydraulic, cabin, air, and more. If by chance we don't have it, we can get it in just a few hours.

Give us a call at 707-427-1386, and visit our website at www.northbaytruckcenter.com

9/12/11

RUBBER ON THE ROAD - BANDAG


Do you know what causes "that" rubber on the road? Hint: What is the root cause?

9/11/11

A&T Mobile Road Service For Truck Breakdowns In Northern California


Our Service Area

Below is a map that indicates our approximate service area. Our goal is to get to you within 1.3 hours and most often, on a clean run, we can be there in just under an hour. Although we have sometimes gone further than this circle--and we will still--this approximate 50-60 mile radius from our home base in Fairfield, CA is what we call our call area.

Of course, most of our calls are probably within 25 miles and we get there even sooner, but rest assured that we will do everything within our power to be there as quickly as possible because when your truck is down, time is very important.



9/10/11

North Bay Truck Center Has Grote Lighting Products In Stock


North Bay Truck Center has a huge selection of Grote lighting products including incandescent and LED technology, wiring harnesses and much more. We can take care of your truck repair or upgrade needs whether in our fully equipped shop or from our A&T mobile service and repair vans.

Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and visit our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/

9/08/11

PACCAR MX Introduction Video


PACCAR, through DAF in Europe, has been manufacturing engines for over 50 years. The PACCAR MX is now available in North America, bringing unprecedented durability and reliability and excellent fuel economy to Kenworth customers.

9/06/11

Hybrid Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales to Surpass 100,000 Vehicles Annually by 2017

September 6, 2011
As the global economy begins tentative steps toward recovery, truck manufacturers are looking to technologies that can help mitigate the rising cost of diesel fuel while meeting increasingly strict emissions requirements.  Trucks that utilize electricity to meet these goals come in four variations: hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and plug-in electric power take-off (EPTO) to operate equipment onboard without using fuel.  As the technology costs fall and diesel prices increase, the value proposition for hybrid trucks is strong, and a new report from Pike Research forecasts that sales will surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017.

“The truck market has experienced seismic changes in the last few years,” says senior analyst Dave Hurst.  “The global recession has taken a huge toll on medium duty and heavy duty truck sales in many regions.  As fuel prices have increased, truck manufacturers have responded by expanding their offerings of alternative drivetrains to help reduce emissions and fuel usage by trucks.”

However, Hurst adds that the primary challenge facing the hybrid truck market remains the cost of the system.  Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) all continue to have higher upfront costs that are significant enough to result in higher total cost of ownership for the vehicles.  While the typical operating cost of a diesel vehicle is significantly higher than that of other drivetrains ($0.72/mile for diesel versus $0.60/mile for hybrid and $0.22/mile for BEV trucks), Pike Research’s analysis indicates that the higher purchase cost and low cost of diesel in some markets means that the trucks are not able to recover the incremental costs for the electric drive system in their lifetime.  As a result, government incentives and emissions or fuel economy regulations will continue to play a very important role in promoting hybrids and plug-in trucks.

Pike Research’s analysis further indicates that most HEV, PHEV, and BEV trucks will utilize different chemistries of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries.  The cleantech market intelligence firm expects that the use of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries will peak in 2016, as vehicle manufacturers move their remaining systems toward Li-ion.  The Li-ion market is expected to reach 3.6 million kilowatt hours (kWh) globally in the medium and heavy duty truck market by 2017.

Pike Research’s report, “Hybrid Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks”, examines the opportunities and challenges in the market for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric medium and heavy-duty trucks.  The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the different drivetrains, battery technologies, and key drivers of market growth.  The report explores global government regulations regarding diesel emissions and vehicle purchase incentives and includes detailed forecasts through 2017.  Key market players are also profiled.  An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the firm’s website.

Pike Research is a market research and consulting firm that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets.  The company’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Smart Energy, Smart Grid, Smart Transportation, Smart Industry, and Smart Buildings sectors.  For more information, visit http://www.pikeresearch.com/ or call +1.303.997.7609.

9/04/11

Hino Hybrid Display Video


The Hino Diesel-Electric Hybrid cab-overs represent a giant leap for alternative fuel commercial vehicles in North America. For more information visit http://www.hino.com/coe/story_922.php

9/02/11

Stirling 2011 Show Overview


TruckGuysTV was at the 2011 Stirling Truck Show (June 18-19). Check out the sights from the show.

Featuring music from Silver Creek (www.silvercreekmusic.net)

8/31/11

2011 Mid-America Trucking Show Recap


Phil Langevin recaps some of this year's highlights from the Paul K. Young Memorial Truck Beauty Championship at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
To see more truck show coverage go to http://TruckGuysTV.com/videos.php

8/29/11

Walk Around V3 3 8 10 H264


PACCAR, through DAF in Europe, has been manufacturing engines for over 50 years. The PACCAR MX is now available in North America, bringing unprecedented durability and reliability and excellent fuel economy to Kenworth customers.

8/26/11

Volvo Trucks - Brian's Truck Report: On fuel efficient driving


Volvo Trucks TV brought together experienced truck journalist and blogger Brian Weatherley with driver trainer Andy Colett. After just one day's training, Brian succeeded in changing his driving style and significantly reducing his fuel consumption. See the film to find out the result.

8/23/11

The Making of Western Star's Customized "Wanted" Truck


Tricked-out in hand tooled, custom leather and anodized copper tread plate steps and branded with a "W," check out the making of the customized Western Star - named "Wanted."

8/20/11

Certified Technicians Standing By To Help You!

We have a team of Certified Technicians ready to tackle any repair job. Some, but certainly not all, of the repairs we handle include:

• Engine Problems
• Transmission
• Cooling
• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• Brakes
• Suspension

Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and we will be happy to schedule a service appointment for you.

8/09/11

BD103 Continues to Provide More Efficiency and Life Than the LF3000 With Stratapore™ Media


The results speak for themselves. Extensive life and efficiency tests and billions of miles of actual use prove the BD103 outperforms the LF3000. The patented “series” design and the cellulose/synthetic blend media are central to the filter’s increased contaminant holding capacity and longer element life. In the BD103, all oil passes through the full-flow element instead of just part of it as with “parallel” designs.

The full-flow/by-pass technology of the BD103 offers up to 43 percent more full-flow surface for greater contaminant holding capacity. Higher efficiency means less damage-causing contaminants pass through the filter to sensitive components, leading to longer and more efficient system life. Increased capacity extends filter life without decreasing filter efficiency.

North Bay Truck Center has a huge selection of high quality Baldwin Filters in stock!

8/07/11

Baldwin High Velocity® Dual-Flow Filters For Cummins Engines


Baldwin Filters’ High Velocity Dual- Flow line includes three patent pending dual-flow lube filters to be used on Cummins ISM, ISX and Series 600 engines as replacements for the Fleetguard Venturi™ filter line. There are differences between standard dual-flow lube spin-on filters and the High Velocity Dual-Flow
designs.

High Velocity Dual-Flow spin-ons have one inlet and one outlet. Oil flowing through the filter is sent directly to the engine to protect vital engine components, rather than a portion being returned to the sump as with conventional dual-flow filters. The High Velocity Dual-Flow spin-on design is also superior to standard fullflow/
by-pass designs in that a larger portion of the flow travels through the high efficiency element, removing more small contaminants. In traditional full-flow/by-pass designs, only a small percentage of flow, 10% or less, travels through the high efficiency element.

This style of filter will be used on more Cummins applications in the future.

North Bay Truck Center always carries a huge selection of high quality Baldwin filters.

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Trucking Adds 1,300 Jobs as July Unemployment Rate Dips to 9.1% Transport Topics Online Trucking, Freight Transportation and Logistics News

8/05/11

Torque Converters


The torque converter is a fluid coupling which transmits rotating energy from the engine flywheel to an output shaft, which drive the transmission

8/03/11

Bendix® PBS® Engine Air Injection


This video compares the performance of a commercial vehicle on an incline with a weighted trailer equipped with the Bendix® PBS® engine air injection system versus a non-PBS-equipped commercial vehicle. The Bendix PBS engine air injection system is the first air management system of its kind to simultaneously improve fuel economy and vehicle acceleration, while reducing engine emissions. The system is placed between the turbocharger compressor and the engine air intake where it monitors the Controller Area Network (CAN) for specific signals. Once the conditions for activation are met, the system injects compressed air from an air reservoir into the engine manifold, delivering the desired amount of air that the diesel combustion processes require. When a driver presses the accelerator pedal in a vehicle without PBS air injection, there is a delay in vehicle acceleration response often referred to as turbo-lag. The Bendix PBS system overcomes turbo-lag by injecting air into the engine air intake until the tubo-charger can supply the air required to meet the driver demand for vehicle acceleration. For more information, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com

8/01/11

Mike Rowe: Why I Am Here


Understand why Mike Rowe is on cat.com. Join Mike as he takes you on a tour with an exclusive all access pass. http://www.mikeroweworks.com/

7/29/11

Stud Nut-in Collection


This is just a small section of the stud and nut collection we carry in stock ready to tighten. When we say your Truck Parts Headquarters, we mean it! Our parts inventory is constantly expanding.

7/27/11

Big Truck Ambulance Service: A&T Road Service


A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service is a 24-hour, 7-days a week roadside mobile truck repair service for light and medium-duty to heavy duty commercial trucks. We will go just about anywhere for anything, at anytime. At A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service we like to think of ourselves as the "Ambulance Service for Trucks." If your truck is broken down, we will come to you and perform the necessary triage to get you back on the road.

We repair engines, axles, brakes, electrical, hydraulic, tires and wheels, trailers, air brakes and hoses, transmissions and we even do a little body repair when needed. We carry replacement parts and all the tools we need to get what ever needs fixing done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Most of the time, we can do the repairs at the site of the truck breakdown. If we need to take it to our shop, we have a full service truck repair facility with the capability to service and repair virtually any truck or trailer.

At our facility, we have tens of thousands of parts, fittings, filters, brake linings, brake drums, electrical parts--you name it and we probably have it and if not, we can get it very, very quickly. Our entire business at North Bay Truck Center and A&T Road Service is fixing your truck right the first time in the minimum amount of time.

We are also available to come to your shop for repairs and routine service of your fleet in order to keep your downtime to a minimum and your business moving and prosperous.

A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service is a part of the BIT Inspection Program and is able to do inspections for you on-site. We are DOT Certified and all BIT inspections are performed utilizing DOT/BIT Inspectors. A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service meets all requirements under Title 49 of the DOT Inspectors Guide.

You can find more information about the CalBit Program and the requirements at their Website.

We are centrally located in Fairfield CA which is approximately 45 miles from San Francisco or Sacramento and about 50 miles from Stockton. We regularly service Fairfield, Vallejo, Rio Vista, Napa, Vacaville, Travis AFB, Winters, Dixon, Davis, Benicia, St. Helena, Calistoga, Suisun City, Green Valley, Crockett, Hercules, San Pablo, Richmond, Concord, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Boyes Hot Springs, Sonoma, Allendale, Cordelia, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Antioch, Novato, American Canyon, Truck Scales and much more. We've even gone as far as San Jose, the South Bay and the Peninsula because we always answer the phone 24/7. Solano County is our home turf, but readily service Napa County, Yolo County, Contra Costa County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, and San Joaquin County, Alameda County and Marin County. We also have been known to travel to San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. In fact, if you need immediate service, we will travel where ever we need to in order to take care of your problem. We are at your service and we mean that sincerely.

7/24/11

We Got Belts! Goodyear High Quality Belts


We have over a block long and three stories high! We carry a HUGE selection of high quality Goodyear belts for nearly every application out there and those we may not have, we can get very, very quickly in a matter of a few hours. Give North Bay Truck Center's Parts Department a call at 707-427-1313.

7/23/11

Deka Truck Batteries In Stock


We have a full stock of Deka Batteries to get your truck back on the road right away. You carry or we can install it for you in our shop. Call parts at 707-427-1313.

7/21/11

A & T 24-Hour Mobile Truck Repair Road Service


Though most of our responses for assistance on the road are within 25 miles of Fairfield, we have gone as far as 100 or more to take care of a truck in need. We are just like an ambulance service for big trucks. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whether it is the middle of the night or the middle of the day, when your truck is not working and you're on the side of the road, it's an emergency, and we realize that and respond quickly.

Our trucks are equipped with almost anything we could need to make a quick repair and our team are all knowledgeable mechanics to get the job done effectively.

When you're in need, call A & T Road Service!

707-424-1204
or
800-434-1205

7/20/11

21/2" Grote LED Marker Lamps

PRODUCT NUMBER

OPTIC LENS:
G1033 - Yellow

FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Hermetic lens-to-housing seal
• Uses the same UBS double-seal pigtail as the incandescent version for a quick Plug-and-Go® retrofit
• Twist-on mounting for easy installation
• Concentric, multiple-diode layout
• Fits all popular mountings and grommets



PRODUCT NUMBER

OPTIC LENS:
G1032 - Red

FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Hermetic lens-to-housing seal
• Uses the same UBS double-seal pigtail as the incandescent version for a quick Plug-and-Go® retrofit
• Twist-on mounting for easy installation
• Concentric, multiple-diode layout
• Fits all popular mountings and grommets



21/2" Marker LED Lamp - 13 Diode, Red or Amber. On sale limited time $5.11 each. 707-427-1313 Parts Dept

7/18/11

Grote G5300 LED Replacement Turn Lens



PRODUCT NUMBER
G5300 - Red and Yellow, NEW

FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Attractive multiple-diode design

• Heavy-duty housing with hard-wired terminations for variable wiring options

• 17 diodes on either side, two-wire double-contact installation

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Acrylic/Die Cast
FMVSS:
I, T
Finish: Chrome/Red/Amber
Voltage Amp: 12V - .77(I)/.038(T)
Lens:
Red: 92062; Yellow: 92063

On sale for a limited time, $41.88 each. Call 707-427-1313 for Parts Dept.

7/16/11

Grote Par 36 LED Bulb



PRODUCT NUMBER
63821-5 - TractorPlus™ Pattern Conversion Bulb

FEATURES & BENEFITS
• UV coated and hard coated lens for durability

• Thermal pull back circuit for protection against power surges

• Aluminum housing with black powder coating

• Encapsulant potting for total circuit board protection against moisture and corrosion

• Termination accommodates either screw or FastOn cable connections

• Color temperature provides a natural contrast most like sunlight, reducing eye fatigue and optimizing job performance

• Replaceable lens with three stainless steel Phillips head screws

• PAR 36 LED lamp includes a pigtail for hard wired applications

• Long Life LED's rated at 40,000 hours, provide 900 Lumens and last 100 times longer than incandescent PAR 36 lamps

OTHER PRODUCT NUMBERS
63831-5 - Wide Flood Pattern Conversion Bulb
63861-5 - TractorPlus™ Pattern Lamp with Mounting Bracket
63871-5 - Wide Flood Pattern Lamp with Mounting Bracket
HARD SHELL CONNECTER:
63971 - TractorPlus™ Pattern Bulb with Packard Connector

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Polycarbonate / Aluminum
Finish: Black
Bulb: LED 10V - 30V
Voltage Amp: 12V - 1.4A ; 24V - .7A
Pigtail: 68580
Lens:
94300 TractorPlus™, 94310 Wide Flood

On sale for limited time, at $101.77 each. Call 707-427-1313 Parts Dept.

7/14/11

Precision Steel Components Manufacturing Processes



This video takes viewers through the manufacturing processes used to make precision steel components for a variety of applications

7/12/11

Cummins: Better. From Start To Finish.


Join us as we celebrate the connection between our Indy racing heritage and the dependable Cummins performance you know today. Includes historical and current footage of Cummins-powered vehicles, both on and off the track.

7/10/11

BIT Inspection Program and DOT Certified

A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service is a part of the BIT Inspection Program and is able to do inspections for you on-site. We are DOT Certified and all BIT inspections are performed utilizing DOT/BIT Inspectors. A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service meets all requirements under Title 49 of the DOT Inspectors Guide.

Call us at 707-427-1386 with any questions you may have about this service.

7/08/11

We Are Centrally and Conveniently Located

We are centrally located in Fairfield CA which is approximately 45 miles from San Francisco or Sacramento and about 50 miles from Stockton.

We regularly service Fairfield, Vallejo, Rio Vista, Napa, Vacaville, Travis AFB, Winters, Dixon, Davis, Benicia, St. Helena, Calistoga, Suisun City, Green Valley, Crockett, Hercules, San Pablo, Richmond, Concord, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Boyes Hot Springs, Sonoma, Allendale, Cordelia, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Antioch, Novato, American Canyon, Truck Scales and much more.

We've even gone as far as San Jose, the South Bay and the Peninsula because we always answer the phone 24/7. Solano County is our home turf, but readily service Napa County, Yolo County, Contra Costa County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, and San Joaquin County, Alameda County and Marin County.

We also have been known to travel to San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. In fact, if you need immediate service, we will travel where ever we need to in order to take care of your problem. We are at your service and we mean that sincerely.

Call us at 707-427-1386 or our 24-hr hotline for mobile repairs at 800-434-1205.

7/06/11

Parts Is Parts and WE HAVE THEM!

North Bay Truck Center has an extensive Parts Department. We carry most parts for Series 5-8 Class Commercial Trucks. If we don't carry it, we are equipped and able to manufacture it for our clients. If you would like more information on pricing, please contact us.

Some of the parts we carry are:

• International Truck Parts
• Retail Truck Parts
• Starters and Brakes
• Lights
• Suspension Parts
• Electrical Parts
• Air Conditioning and Heating Parts

Give us a call at 707-427-1386 with any parts requests or needs.

7/05/11

Our Shop Is Equipped To Handle Almost Any Repair

We have a team of Certified Technicians ready to tackle any repair job. Some, but certainly not all, of the repairs we handle include:

• Engine Problems
• Transmission
• Cooling
• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• Brakes
• Suspension

Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and we will be happy to schedule a service appointment for you.

6/30/11

Huge Inventory of Grote Lighting Products at North Bay Truck Center


North Bay Truck Center has a huge selection of Grote lighting products including incandescent and LED technology, wiring harnesses and much more. We can take care of your truck repair or upgrade needs whether in our fully equipped shop or from our A&T mobile service and repair vans.

Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and visit our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/

6/29/11

Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman and Mike Rowe Share a High-Tech Coffee B...


After his return from the U.S. Senate speaking about the importance of U.S. manufacturing jobs, Mike Rowe video chats with Caterpillar CEO, Doug Oberhelman.

6/28/11

Baldwin Filters Expanded! North Bay Truck Center Has The Filter You Need!


North Bay Truck Center has a HUGE selection of Baldwin filters for fuel, hydraulics, oil, air, cabin, and much more. We have the stock to take care of your needs and with out A&T Road Service can fix your truck 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and visit our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/.

6/27/11

TDR Rally at Cummins - June 10, 2011


Highlights of the 2011 Turbo Diesel Register (TDR) Rally at Cummins MidRange Engine Plant in Walesboro, Indiana. Attendees enjoyed plant tours, Q&A sessions with Cummins and Ram Trucks, Ride-N-Drives, and a monster truck car crush. Stay tuned for a more in-depth video of the 2011 TDR Rally to be posted in the coming weeks!

6/26/11

HD Exhaust Components at North Bay Truck Center


North Bay Truck Center and A&T Road Service has a large selection of exhaust parts and tools for repair on all medium and heavy duty trucks. Call 707-427-1386 for any questions. Please visit our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/.

6/24/11

A&T Mobile Truck Road Service 24/7



A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service is a 24-hour, 7-days a week roadside mobile truck repair service for light and medium-duty to heavy duty commercial trucks. We will go just about anywhere for anything, at anytime. At A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service we like to think of ourselves as the "Ambulance Service for Trucks." If your truck is broken down, we will come to you and perform the necessary triage to get you back on the road.

We repair engines, axles, brakes, electrical, hydraulic, tires and wheels, trailers, air brakes and hoses, transmissions and we even do a little body repair when needed. We carry replacement parts and all the tools we need to get what ever needs fixing done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Most of the time, we can do the repairs at the site of the truck breakdown. If we need to take it to our shop, we have a full service truck repair facility with the capability to service and repair virtually any truck or trailer.

At our facility, we have tens of thousands of parts, fittings, filters, brake linings, brake drums, electrical parts--you name it and we probably have it and if not, we can get it very, very quickly. Our entire business at North Bay Truck Center and A&T Road Service is fixing your truck right the first time in the minimum amount of time.

We are also available to come to your shop for repairs and routine service of your fleet in order to keep your downtime to a minimum and your business moving and prosperous.

A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service is a part of the BIT Inspection Program and is able to do inspections for you on-site. We are DOT Certified and all BIT inspections are performed utilizing DOT/BIT Inspectors. A&T "Mobile" Truck Road Service meets all requirements under Title 49 of the DOT Inspectors Guide.

You can find more information about the CalBit Program and the requirements at their Website.

We are centrally located in Fairfield CA which is approximately 45 miles from San Francisco or Sacramento and about 50 miles from Stockton. We regularly service Fairfield, Vallejo, Rio Vista, Napa, Vacaville, Travis AFB, Winters, Dixon, Davis, Benicia, St. Helena, Calistoga, Suisun City, Green Valley, Crockett, Hercules, San Pablo, Richmond, Concord, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Boyes Hot Springs, Sonoma, Allendale, Cordelia, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Antioch, Novato, American Canyon, Truck Scales and much more. We've even gone as far as San Jose, the South Bay and the Peninsula because we always answer the phone 24/7. Solano County is our home turf, but readily service Napa County, Yolo County, Contra Costa County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, and San Joaquin County, Alameda County and Marin County. We also have been known to travel to San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. In fact, if you need immediate service, we will travel where ever we need to in order to take care of your problem. We are at your service and we mean that sincerely.

6/22/11

Hydraulic Line Depth At North Bay Truck Center


Over 1800 different hydraulic fittings, full line of hose, including steel braid fuel lines, custom made to fit 1/4" to 2-1/2". We can take care of any of your hydraulic and fuel line needs at North Bay Truck Center, the home of A & T Road Service in Fairfield CA.

Call us at 707-427-1386 and visit our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/

6/18/11

North Bay Truck Center Has A Huge Selection Of Baldwin Filters


North Bay Truck Center is a direct distributor of Baldwin Filters and has over 1500 SKU numbers available for virtually any application for oil, fuel, hydraulic, cabin, air, and more. If by chance we don't have it, we can get it in just a few hours.


Give us a call at 707-427-1386, and visit our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/

6/15/11

Cummins Turbo Diesel on Truck U: Built to Last


In this Cummins-focused segment, hosts Bruno Massel and Matt Steele give you an extraordinary look at the legendary durability of the Cummins Turbo Diesel, including a Cummins-powered Dodge Ram with 896,000 miles that's still running strong!

6/10/11

North Bay Truck Center Has A Huge Selection Of Drive Belts To Take Care ...



At North Bay Truck Center in Fairfield CA, we have a huge selection of drive belts to fit just about any truck on the road. Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and give us the opportunity to take care of your truck. See our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/.

6/05/11

Worlds Largest Model RC Plane


Here's a whole lot of fun in one of the world's largest RC planes with gas motors.

5/31/11

Haldex Gold Top Fan Clutch Features & Benefits


Has your Fan clutch failed too soon? The new torque leader solves the problem. Our GoldTop is unmatched by any of the competition (new or remanufactured) and packs over 5,000 inch pounds of torque.

5/25/11

Driving with Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program


This video provides basic guidelines for driving a vehicle equipped with the Bendix® ESP® stability system by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. It demonstrates how the Bendix ESP system works, the potential loss-of-control driving situations it can help mitigate, what to expect when using the Bendix ESP technology, and what the system can and cannot address. The Bendix ESP system is the first widely available full-stability solution for the commercial vehicle market. Full-stability technology, also referred to as electronic stability program or electronic stability control, is more comprehensive than roll-only stability. Unlike roll-only systems, full-stability systems -- such as the Bendix ESP system -- address both roll and directional stability. While roll-only options function optimally on dry surfaces, full-stability systems are effective in a wider range of driving and road conditions, including snowy, ice-covered, and slippery surfaces. Bendix, the North American leader in active safety and brake system technologies, designs and delivers this important vehicle safety technology today. For more information, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit

5/17/11

Haldex EZ N LITE Clutches Features & Benefits


Today's diesel engines demand peak clutch torque at low RPMs. Haldex has the solution...Torque Monster. Up to 2,250 ft-lb torque ratings. Why simply match OE specifications when you can exceed them with the Torque Monster from Haldex?

5/10/11

Global Distributor of Well-known GOLDLINE and SILVERLINE Brands Now Has Broadest Offering of Ultra-Quality, U.S.-Made Tarp Straps

Erlanger, Ky., – Ancra International, the global leader in load securement innovation, introduced the new SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Strap today. The new strap provides Ancra customers with a high-quality, American-made EPDM tarp strap that can be purchased at a competitive price.

Until now, the SILVERLINE Brand Tarp Strap has been positioned as a Chinese-made natural rubber product and has been most popular among those operating vehicles in colder climates. Ancra announced that both the new SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Strap and the original SILVERLINE Natural Rubber Tarp Strap will be exclusively manufactured in the United States and both will be available starting July 1, 2011.

Ancra currently offers the ultra-premium, EPDM-based GOLDLINE Tarp Strap, and the company emphasized that the GOLDLINE product has been manufactured in the U.S. since its introduction over 40 years ago.

“Ancra will now have a U.S.-made tarp strap to serve virtually any application environment,” Jim Calico, vice president of business development for Ancra, said. “No other tarp strap product offering is this comprehensive and no other line of tarp straps is engineered with this level of precision and single-source quality.”

The GOLDLINE and SILVERLINE Tarp Straps are famous among fleets and independent truckers and are favored for their quality and durability. The straps have built their following chiefly through personal recommendations.

Like the new SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Strap, the GOLDLINE Tarp Strap is made of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, a material capable of delivering exceptional strength, durability and resistance to everyday environmental road conditions, like ultraviolet (UV) radiation and ozone.

Because of its robustness and its capacity to maintain its elastomeric properties in high-temperature environments, the ultra-premium-quality GOLDLINE Tarp Strap is a mainstay among vehicles operating in moderate and warm climates. EPDM-based tarp straps have proven to last five to 20 times longer than natural rubber tarp straps, and the lower profile SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Strap is exceptionally resilient as well.

The SILVERLINE Tarp Strap is made of the highest quality natural rubber and includes UV inhibitors to promote durability. The SILVERLINE brand has gained popularity among fleets and drivers doing business in colder climates, like Canada. The natural rubber in the SILVERLINE Tarp Strap remains uniquely flexible, even in sub-zero conditions.

The new SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Strap was designed to provide the marketplace with a tough, high-functioning, U.S.-made, EPDM alternative to the status quo. Calico noted that the vast majority of rubber and EPDM tarp straps on the market today are imported, and that past material and manufacturing quality fluctuations had led Ancra to seek a U.S.-made alternative.

“The SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Strap has all the advantages of EPDM, coupled with U.S. manufacturing quality, all at a very competitive price point,” Ralph Abato, vice president of sales and marketing for Ancra, said. “With Ancra’s global distribution capabilities, a quality EPDM tarp strap is now within anyone’s reach.”

GOLDLINE, SILVERLINE and SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Straps are manufactured in Middlefield, Ohio, by Universal Polymer & Rubber, Ltd. (UP&R). The company has been making the industry’s highest quality tarp straps since 1971 and is a tier-one and tier-two supplier of molded and extruded rubber and plastic parts to the automotive industry. On Jan. 3, 2011, UP&R named Ancra as its exclusive worldwide master distributor for all GOLDLINE and SILVERLINE Brand Tarp Straps.

“We closely control all facets of our manufacturing processes and even make our own hooks,” John Zielinski, vice president of sales and marketing for UP&R, said. “No other tarp strap manufacturer has single-source, in-house manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.”

“Ancra is proud and happy to be associated with such a venerable American-made product line,” Abato said. “These tarp straps are setting a new industry standard across the board.”

Ancra has established a hotline to answer questions, solve problems and to ensure that those who are interested in GOLDLINE, SILVERLINE and SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Tarp Straps can acquire them. The hotline number is: (800) 929-2627, ext. 203.

View images of GOLDLINE, SILVERLINE and SILVERLINE Elite EPDM Brand Tarp Straps at the link below:

http://www.ancra.com/tarpstraps2.html

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About Ancra International
Ancra International, headquartered in Hawthorne, Calif., is a world-class designer and manufacturer of restraint-related components and assemblies serving the commercial vehicle market and other industries. Its heritage as a product innovator is underscored by the fact that Ancra holds 71 domestic and foreign patents and 51 product trademarks. Each product is made from only the finest materials with attention given to every engineering detail. All component parts and materials are selected for performance and durability to offer customers the most cost-effective and reliable solutions for their needs. In 1996, Ancra was acquired by The Heico Companies. The Heico Companies have aggregate sales of more than $2.5 billion and an exceptional resource of professional services. For more information about Ancra, visit them on the Web at http://www.ancra.com

GOLDLINE and SILVERLINE Brand Tarp Straps are registered trademarks of Universal Polymer & Rubber, Ltd.