ProStar+ with Cummins ISX15: Tested and Validated

Navistar and Cummins collaboration is a great match in the ProStar

KLLM Transport Services

KLLM Transport Services has been transporting temperature-controlled products for its customers for 50 years. See how KLLM and Freightliner Trucks work together to achieve celebrated reputations and success in business.

Volvo Trucks - "Welcome to my cab" Andrew Guy - a.k.a. Elvis - with his ...

Andrew Guy is a great lover of the music. He also loves driving. So no wonder he calls his truck, formally known as Legends Lost, his baby.

Featuring deceased performers including Freddy Mercury, Amy Winehouse, Curt Cobain and Bob Marley, the Legends Lost truck is truly spectacular and almost a piece of history.

Visit Volvo Trucks web site: http://www.volvotrucks.com

TEM - Safe Parking Single

New version of the Trailer Emergency Module with enhanced safety features: only one control knob and 'Deadman' function.

See how this makes the handling of uncoupled trailers almost foolproof.

Huge Grote Lighting Products Selection 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

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) & Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

Over the past 15 years or so the emissions from vehicles have had to meet ever lower limits. This limit is so low that a treatment system (SCR) is fitted to most new diesel vehicle exhausts. To enable this to work Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has to be sprayed into the exhaust system. A reaction takes place which cleans up the majority of emissions.

International PreStress Services: Trail Load Warriors

Prestress Services relies on PayStar to haul massive construction Materials.

http://www.internationaltrucks.com/trucks/trucks/series/paystar

General Tire presents: The LOORRS Challenge Cup

The General Tire Short Course Off-Road Team came out prepared to battle at the Firebird International Speedway in Chandler Arizona, for the 2012 Challenge Cups. Off-road legend Carl Renezeder, was joined by Josh Merrell, Casey Currie, Robbie Woods, Justin Davis, Carey Hart, Jerry Whelchel, Rob "Fig" Naughton and Ryan "Fluffer" Hagy, dominated the field to take home 3 podiums, including 1 win. Watch for the General Tire Short Course Off-Road Team next year as they look to continue dominance next season at LOORRS Short Course Off-Road Racing! For more Information on the General Tire Short Course Off-Road Team visit: http://www.generaltire.com

Secure your operations with proactive maintenance

Imagine the conditions in the North Sea. They take their toll on all types of equipment. Bearings are no exception. At one of the major production platforms, failing motor bearings used to cause gas compressors to break down as often as every third month. See another great example of knowledge engineering at work in this film.

MICHELIN® X One® Tire Testimonial - Mark Randolph

Mark Randolph is a third-generation owner of J. Grady Randolph, Inc. trucking company. Whether you are hauling giant earthmover tires or everyday loads, X One wide single tires can save fuel and weight. Listen to Mark talk about his experience with X One tires.

ANCO Rebate 30 Second Commercial

At North Bay Truck Center, we have Anco Wiper Blades in stock and on sale now! Buy a pair and get them installed free!

Michelin X-Tweel SSL Durability Test

The Airless Tweel by Michelin. What an interesting tire! This one is being curb tested on a skip loader.

Mack mDRIVE™--Automatically Shift Your Thinking

Discover Mack mDRIVE, the revolutionary new automated manual transmission that makes hauling a big load easier, safer and more fuel-efficient.

For more information, visit http://www.macktrucks.com.

LA to DC on CNG - The Freightliner Natural Gas Tour

See more about this product and the trip at http://www.freightlinergreen.com/

GE and Clean Energy Fuels Partner to Expand ‘America’s Natural Gas Highway’ - News - Work Truck

GE and Clean Energy Fuels Partner to Expand ‘America’s Natural Gas Highway’ - News - Work Truck

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

From All Of Us At

North Bay Truck Center 

Integrating Cummins With The ProStar

ProStar+ and Cummins are together again. Watch how Cummins and Navistar reunite to continue the drive to deliver great results for customers.

Heavy Haulage Trucks Getting It Done!

Here's a selection of world heavy hauler trucks getting the work done!

We Stock DEF Fluid

We Have Certified DEF fluid In Stock

North Bay Truck Center
Home of A&T Road Service

1245 Illinois Street
Fairfield, CA 94533

 707-427-1386 

24 Hour Emergency Service Line
 1-800-434-1205

Check Engine Light Free Check Through Dec 2012

November-December Special

Free check engine light retrieval. Bring your truck in and we will hook you up with an answer, no charge.

North Bay Truck Center
Home of A&T Road Service

1245 Illinois Street
Fairfield, CA 94533

 707-427-1386 

24 Hour Emergency Service Line
 1-800-434-1205

Free CPR Training Class For Ages 10-18 At United Heart Training Center, Nov 17 & 18th

Presented By:

United Heart Training Center

FREE CPR Class

November 17 & 18, 2012

For: Ages 10-18 years old

Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

One Harbor Center

Suites 200-240

Suisun City, CA 94585

707-759-5968 

A Donation of $10.00 Will Help Provide Manuals for the Classes

BIT Inspection Program California Bit Inspection CHP DOT

California BIT Inspection Program Explained. www.calbit.com

Volvo Trucks - "Welcome to my cab" Meet the Hollins

Mr and Mrs Hollins from West Virginia have been working on the road together for 13 years, claiming their life is the perfect mix of the comforts of home and the freedom of traveling.

Their decision to buy a Volvo sleeper - with bedroom and bathroom all in one - has been their best decision ever. Meet the happy couple as we follow them during an average day of their lives - out on the road and travelling all over the USA.

Visit Volvo Trucks web site: http://www.volvotrucks.com

Real-World Solutions Provided at Green Truck Summit 2013

Industry-leading event returns as part of The Work Truck Show®

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (Nov. 7, 2012) – Registration is now open for the work truck industry’s leading educational forum on clean vehicle technologies, the Green Truck Summit. The Green Truck Summit kicks off the extensive educational conference at The Work Truck Show® 2013 on March 5. The Summit gives fleet managers and other industry professionals practical ideas and real-world solutions for implementing new green practices.

The Green Truck Summit, presented by International Truck, is produced jointly by NTEA and CALSTART. It runs March 5−6, 2013. The Work Truck Show 2013 trade show floor is open March 6−8, with educational sessions starting March 5. The Green Truck Summit and The Work Truck Show are held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

“This event has really grown over the last few years as people have seen the positive impact new clean technology can have on their operations,” says Doyle Sumrall, NTEA senior director of business development. “The Green Truck Summit is a can’t-miss event for forward-thinking fleet managers and anyone looking to gain a competitive advantage through green initiatives.”

Topics for the Green Truck Summit 2013 include clean technology and fuel trends, deployment strategies, viable alternative fuels and funding opportunities. The Summit’s slate of presenters includes a wide range of technical experts and industry leaders, including representatives from truck and engine OEMs, government agencies and fleet operations.

Over its day-and-a-half run, the Green Truck Summit features 24 breakout sessions, five general sessions and two keynote addresses. Keynote speakers will be announced closer to the event.

The first general session, “Trends in Clean Technologies and Fuels,” is presented by Sumrall and CALSTART President and CEO John Boesel. The two will discuss current clean trends and give an outlook for manufacturers, suppliers and fleets. It will take place Tuesday, March 5 at 9:00am.
The other opening day general sessions are “OEM Perspectives on the Future of Clean Technologies,” “Modeling the Benefits of Deploying Green Technologies” and “Optimizing Engines: New Ideas to Be Clean and Efficient.” Breakout sessions scheduled for Tuesday cover propane, hydrogen fuel cells, natural gas, hybrid electric systems, truck updates and more.

The general session on Wednesday, March 6, “Compounding the Green: Incremental Measures for Going Green and Sustainable,” is led by Fred Silver, vice president of CALSTART. This session will address vehicle productivity enhancement, idle management, energy use reduction and sustainable fleet management. It will run 8:45am−9:45am.

Remaining breakout sessions address bi-fuel CNG and LPG systems, turbine-electric trucks and other fuel-saving advancements. The complete Green Truck Summit schedule is available at www.ntea.com/greentrucksummit/schedule. A full list of sponsors is available at www.ntea.com/greentrucksummit/sponsors.

Other truck initiatives at The Work Truck Show include the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive sponsored by Hino Trucks, where attendees can experience the latest in cutting-edge clean vehicle technology with hands-on test drives and demos. On the show floor, the CALSTART Clean Technologies and Fuels Pavilion features “green” equipment that is commercially available today.

To register for the Green Truck Summit and The Work Truck Show 2013, visit www.ntea.com or call  1-800-441-6832 . Green Truck Summit registration includes an exclusive one-hour reception at 5:15pm on Monday, March 5.

Produced annually by NTEA, The Work Truck Show brings together thousands of work truck professionals, including fleet managers, equipment buyers, maintenance personnel, manufacturers, distributors and dealers.

About NTEA

Established in 1964, NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, represents more than 1,550 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to the Association. The NTEA provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces The Work Truck Show. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and a government relations office in Washington, DC.

About CALSTART

CALSTART is a non-profit organization that works nationally to foster the rapid growth of the clean transportation technology industry. The organization supports industry growth by providing valuable information and analysis, fostering strategic partnerships, supporting smart public policies, and managing high-impact technology commercialization programs. CALSTART has more than 150 member companies and offices in California, Colorado, and Michigan.  For more information visit www.calstart.org.

S-cam Air Brakes Explained

Here is a great video explaining the entire operation and the various components of S-cam Air Brakes.

Dual Fuse Holder by Buyers Products

Turns one fuse slot into two. Provides one fuse holder to protect existing circuit, and a second to protect new circuit. 10 amp rating at 12 volts.

Inside Cummins: This is CMEP (Columbus MidRange Engine Plant)

Take a look inside the Columbus MidRange Engine Plant in Walesboro, Indiana. See the production process for the legendary Cummins Turbo Diesel engine, and hear from real people who work there. If you drive a Cummins-powered Ram truck, this is the birthplace of your engine.

Volvo Trucks - The Big Picture

It is all in the details. That is the message presented in the new brand presentation from Volvo Trucks. The film focuses on how Volvo Trucks products and values benefit society.

You can also watch the pioneering interactive version with hotspots for in-depth information on: http://www.thebigpicture.volvotrucks.com

North Bay Truck Center Services

At North Bay Truck Center, we offer complete services for Trucks, Trailers, Motorhomes, RV's. We offer 24 Hour Parts Sales & Road Service, Tire Sales & Repair, Air Conditioning. We offer BIT Inspections, DOT Annual Inspections, Truck Opacity Testing, Welding & Fabrication.

 

A & T Mobile Truck 24-Hour 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. A&T now includes towing, load adjustments, and more.

North Bay Truck Center For Over 15 Years!

For over 15 years, North Bay Truck Center has been providing the city of Fairfield, California and the North Bay area with commercial truck and trailer repair services. We are the largest retail truck shop from Oakland to Sacramento. Our facility has eight bays that are capable of accommodating any truck or trailer.

 

At North Bay Truck Center, we understand that experience and expertise is important when it comes to repairing these types of vehicles, which is why all of our repairs are performed by factory trained mechanics. We repair engines, transmission problems, and heating issues, just to name a few. We also sell brand name tires for fair prices and have an extensive parts department, stocking all parts for Series 5-8 Class trucks. If we don't carry the part, we are able to fabricate what is needed to get the job done for our customers.   Can't come to us? Don't worry...North Bay Truck Center is the Home of A&T Road Service, a mobile truck repair service. We have four service trucks ready to come to your location to repair and service your vehicle.

Bendix Tech Talk: Benefits of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

This Bendix Tech Talk provides an introduction to the SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) by Bendix CVS, which helps fleets and drivers address two of their biggest operating costs: fuel and tires. SmarTire measures individual tire pressure and temperature and provides low temperature and high-pressure alerts. The Bendix Tech Talk Series, presented by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC at the annual Mid-America Trucking Show, aims to help educate drivers and fleets about topics such as advanced safety technologies, energy management solutions, CSA, and reduced stopping distance. Information in this video is accurate as of March 21, 2012 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.

MICHELIN® X One® Tire Testimonial - Bob and Linda Caffee

Hear Bob and Linda Caffee talk about why Michelin is their tire of choice. Mileage, ride, wear, service and traction are all reasons the Caffees chose MICHELIN X One wide single tires and XZA3 steer tires.

Haldex Remanufacturing

Truck-Lite Presents Cappucci Labs: LED Flex-Light Test

Truck-Lite's very own Mark Cappucci is back in the lab testing the durability of the new Flex-Lite. The Flex-Lite is a simple, permanent, PC-Rated stick-on auxiliary lamp that is as easy to install as it is bright. Watch as Mark puts these little lamps though the toughest of "highly calibrated" lab tests. Looking to order? Find part numbers here: http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=...

For The Child In All Of Us: The Vacaville Kid Fest, Downtown Vacaville, Andrews Park, Sat Oct 6th

Vacaville Kid Fest was started in 1999, when an idea was born to create a "Children's Festival", a place where families could come and have a day of activities with their children at very little or no cost, and also have the opportunity to learn about many of the services and resources that were available to children and families. We adopted the theme "For the Child in all of us".

A group of City of Vacaville representatives, ranging from business owners and managers, nonprofit groups and media people were approached with the idea and met it with enthusiasm. And thus, Kid Fest was born.

The first Kid Fest Core Committee consisted of Shauna Manina, Meaghan O'Neill from Vacaville Police Dept., Linnea Dischinger from Vacaville Fire Dept., Todd Grames and Suzanne Green from Community Services Dept., and Reggie Hubbard from Housing & Redevelopment Dept. Other business people from The Reporter, Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District, and others all committed to the vision of a day of low cost or no cost activities, free resources, and fun.

Our first event in 1999 had 1 stage and 40 booths, with everything from food, crafters and merchandise vendors, a wide range of social service and community nonprofit groups, free children's games and entertainment, bounce houses, and a very strong focus on child safety and health. From the beginning, a large component of the event has been the presence of Vacaville Fire and Police Depts., with their equipment displays, children's fire muster, and safety information.

By 2001, there were 2 stages of entertainment and over 120 booths participating in the event. The committee members have changed over the years, but the event has continued, and become part of the fabric of what makes Vacaville a family oriented community. The focus remains on child and family safety and health.

See more about this wonderful organization at www.VacavilleKidFest.org

See you there!

Permatex® Lens Renew Headlight Restoration Kit

Formulated with UV protectant, this kit works on most exterior plastic lighting lenses to restore "Like New" clarity, improving light output and appearance.

Cummins: Ready For More at MINExpo 2012

Cummins is Ready For More at MINExpo 2012, with products delivering more dependability, uptime, durability, and productivity around the world, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

The Cummins booth at MINExpo 2012, located in the Central Hall Booth 8109, will be the company's largest and will feature the full Cummins product line up, the largest in company history, from the 49hp QSF2.8 up to the 4200hp QSK95. Cummins has products to meet your every mining power need. For more information, visit us online at cumminsengines.com

Clean Fuel Critical to Engine Performance

Even with the development of cleaner-burning fuels, contaminants are still a major concern when it comes to fuel systems.

Baldwin fuel filters protect sensitive fuel system components, such as injection pumps and injectors, from damaging contaminants, which include:

Water — destroys lubricative properties of your fuel, damaging fuel system components and resulting in fuel flow stoppage at cold temperatures.

Fungus and Bacteria — plug fuel filters, feed on hydrocarbons and spread rapidly in the presence of moisture.

Precipitates (non-combustible materials) — settle out of the fuel causing few problems.

Particulates (black, tar-like contaminants) — plug fuel filters quickly.

Wax — adds energy to diesel fuel; however, during cold weather, wax thickens and gels – slowing or stopping fuel flow.

The use of a fuel filter designed for your equipment will reduce your engine’s exposure to these contaminants.

2012 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Freightliner Trucks thanks all professional truck drivers for their hard work and dedication. Twitter: @Freightliner Facebook: www.facebook.com/freightliner 2012 Truck Driver Appreciation Week: http://ow.ly/dKEbd

ModulT Disc Brake

Quick 'n' easy Brake Pad Change.
Service can't be simpler: it takes just a couple of minutes to change the pads of the Haldex ModulT disc brake.

Clean Fluid Necessary to System Life

Proper filtration starts with selecting the right filter based on the original equipment manufacturer’s recommendations, which include:

• The type of fluid used.
• The system operating pressure.
• The fluid flow required for system operation.
• The restriction caused by the filter.
• The service interval expectations.
• The fluid cleanliness level required.

Improving system fluid cleanliness levels, providing better cold start performance and meeting service interval expectations are the primary objectives in the design of Baldwin hydraulic filters. To accomplish these goals, Baldwin Filters utilizes several types of filtration media:

Cellulose Media — The original and most common media is made of natural fibers. These twisted fibers are larger and more irregular than synthetic fibers — creating more resistance to flow or pressure drop.

Synthetic Media — These man-made glass fibers are very uniform in size and shape — creating the least possible resistance to flow and providing improved efficiency to protect sensitive controls.

Blended Media — A blend of cellulose and synthetic fibers provides improved efficiency, along with increased dirt-holding capacity.

North Bay Truck Center has a HUGE selection of Baldwin filters to suit your needs.

KYB Strut Mounts and Boots

Replace Strut Mounts and Boots everytime you replace struts.

Digital EGR Valves by Airtex Vehicle Electronics

http://www.airtexve.com Original digital EGR valves commonly fail due to the actuator piston freezing in the chamber. Watch this short to find out what Airtex Vehicle Electronics did to prevent this issue.

Baldwin Filters Is Professional Transportation Partners Filter Supplier of the Year

Baldwin Filters was named the 2011 Filter Supplier of the Year by Professional Transportation Partners (PTP) in early April. This is the second consecutive year Baldwin has received the honor.

The award was announced at PTP's annual Shop Network Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. Professional Transportation Partners, a large truck stop shop organization with 60 member locations across America, has been affiliated with Baldwin Filters for many years.

Baldwin was selected as Filter Supplier of the Year for many reasons, including in-house customer service, order fill rate, response time and district manager customer support.

"This award is based on total customer support, which Baldwin offers to our distributors and to our end users. We are dedicated to supporting our customers in the same way they treat theirs," said Gary Kauffman, Baldwin National Accounts Manager.

"You don't get customers, you earn them. Baldwin has done this with this group and continues to look at better and more ways to offer total customer service to all our customers," Kauffman continued.

North Bay Truck Center has a huge selection of Baldwin filters in stock.

North Bay Truck Center Blood Drive is Tomorrow, Sept 4th

North Bay Truck Center is sponsoring a Blood Drive with the Blood Centers of the Pacific and will have the Bloodmobile on site at North Bay Truck Center, 1245 Illinois St, Fairfield CA on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 from 12:00pm noon to 4:00pm.

How to Choose the Correct KYB Shock or Strut

How do you Choose the Correct KYB Shock or Strut?

Quality is the Top Priority at Baldwin Filters

Baldwin’s team of engineers continually looks for ways to improve our product. Working from the basic filtration design and using the latest technology like 3-D CAD modeling and stereo lithographic prototyping, the engineering group leads the way with innovative, patented designs such as Radial Seal air filters, self-venting drain valves for fuel/water separators and controlled release coolant products.

Our goal is to design filters that meet or exceed OEM specification. All Baldwin filters are tested in our state-of-the-art technical center and undergo extensive field testing.

Quality is Baldwin Filters’ first priority. Baldwin Filters is not just a filter assembler like many large companies. A vertically integrated manufacturing process allows Baldwin to provide maximum control and consistency by not only producing filters, but also by manufacturing filter components.

The practice of building a filter from the base up allows quality and cost control, giving Baldwin Filters an advantage over the competition. To back up its commitment to quality, Baldwin Filters has achieved and maintains TS 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications in its facilities.

North Bay Truck Center is proud to be a major distributor of high quality Baldwin filters. We have a huge supply in stock at all times.

North Bay Truck Center Blood Drive, Tues Sept 4th

North Bay Truck Center is sponsoring a Blood Drive with the Blood Centers of the Pacific and will have the Bloodmobile on site at North Bay Truck Center, 1245 Illinois St, Fairfield CA on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 from 12:00pm noon to 4:00pm.

General Tire presents: 2012 LOORRS Rounds 9 & 10

The General Tire Short Course Off-Road Team attacked the first night race of the season at the famous Glen Helen Raceway. Off-road legend Carl Renezeder, Josh Merrell, Casey Currie, Robby Woods, Justin Davis, Carey Hart, Rob "Fig" Naughton, and Ryan "Fluffer" Hagy all fought the shadows as well as the blistering heat to take home 4 podiums. Keep an eye out for the General Tire Short Course Off-Road Team at the Wild West Motorsports Park in Sparks, NV August 25-26th. For more Information on the General Tire Short Course Off-Road Team visit: http://www.generaltire.com

Western Star Plant Tour - Part 4

Take a tour of the Western Star Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Oregon

Western Star Plant Tour - Part 3

Take a tour of the Western Star Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Oregon

Western Star Plant Tour - Part 2

Take a tour of the Western Star Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Oregon

Western Star Plant Tour - Part 1

Take a tour of the Western Star Manufacturing Plant in Portland, Oregon

Freightliner Cascadia Evolution Overview

Freightliner Trucks | Cascadia Evolution

Building upon cutting-edge technologies found in previous models, the Cascadia Evolution Truck kicks it up a notch with engine efficiency, advanced aerodynamics and fleet management tools to deliver up to a 7% increase in fuel economy over our first-generation EPA 2010-compliant Cascadia model. Learn more: www.freightlinertrucks.com/Trucks/Models/Evolution

Nation's Top Truck Drivers to Compete in Minneapolis, Aug. 7-11

July 31, 2012 10:00 AM
Elisabeth Barna 202-420-8972

ARLINGTON, Va. – 426 top professional truck drivers from across the U.S. will be heading for Minneapolis, Minn. next week for the 2012 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, to be held August 7-11 in the Minneapolis Convention Center. The "Super Bowl of Safety" is hosted annually by American Trucking Associations. This year celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Truck Driving Championships.

The National contestants are state champions from all 50 states. States send winners from each class of competition – from 18-wheeled five-axle sleepers to tank trucks to twin trailers to straight trucks – eight competing classes in all with an affiliated competition for step vans. The 20th annual North American Inspectors Championship will again take place alongside the National Truck Driving Championships in Minneapolis, Aug. 6-10.

Drivers will compete for four days, challenging their driving skills, and knowledge of safety, equipment and the industry. ATA’s Chairman Dan England, Chairman, C.R. England, Inc., will kick-off the first day of driving with the ceremonial Breakfast of Champions on Thursday. Drivers then head to the competition course, which recreates real world obstacles that drivers encounter daily, such as a rear and/or front line stop, a scales stop, a right or left turn, parallel parking, or straight line driving through a diminishing clearance. Four classes will drive Thursday and five classes will take to the obstacle course Friday. Drivers will also be tested on their ability to identify and name vehicle defects during the Pre-Trip Inspection portion of the competition, as well as through knowledge of safety, security, fire safety, first aid, and health and wellness during an hour long written exam.

When it is all over on Saturday, August 11, the U.S. will have a new Grand Champion, as well as individual champions in each class, and a state champion team. Bendix is the sponsor of the Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion award.

ATA’s National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships include top professional truck drivers from around the United States competing at company, state and regional levels to make it to the national competition Aug. 7-11 in Minneapolis, Minn. The NTDC annually attracts over 2,000 cheering friends, family, colleagues and spectators. For more information, visit the 2012 National Truck Driving Championships website. Follow NTDC next week on Facebook.

American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Good stuff. Trucks Bring It! www.trucking.org.

Raybestos Garage: Talking Shop '13 RR Mustang Episode 3

Let's talk brakes. NASCAR Brakes, and let's put them on a 2013 Mustang! Well, that's just what we had our buddies at Roush Performance do for this year's build. We gave them our $25,000 NASCAR Racing brake package and they worked their magic to make them work! We mean, they really work! Not to mention, they look great. The best part, YOU CAN WIN IT!!! Enter to win at http://www.raybestosgarage.com.

WANT IT!? WIN IT!!!

Viddy slideshow of a couple instagram pictures of our 2013 Raybestos Roush Mustang.

Enter to win at www.raybestosgarage.com

24 Hour Emergency Service: A&T Road Service

24 Hour Emergency Service Line: 1-800-434-1205

A&T Road Service has a 24 Hour roadside mobile repair service for medium to heavy duty commercial trucks. We will go just about anywhere, for anything, at anytime. At A&T Road Service we like to think of ourselves as the "Ambulance Service for Trucks." If you are broke down, we will come to you and perform the necessary triage to get you back on the road.

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

A&T Road Service in 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 Road Service meets all requirements under Title 49 of the DOT Inspectors Guide.

24 Hour Emergency Service Line: 1-800-434-1205

Cat 320E L Hydraulic Excavators - Three Versatile Machines For The Work ...

See how the 320E L, the 320E L RR, and the new 320E L Heavy Counterweight model can solve a variety of your job site challenges

Leyman Lift Gate: TLS3500 (with platform light kit)

Leyman Lift Gate: TLS3500 (with platform light kit)

Journey Through a Walker Exhaust System

A computer generated model demonstrating how a Walker Exhaust system cleans harmful emissions from your engine and gives a great sound with a distinct muffler design.

Free a Stuck Lockbox

What do you use when you can't get into your own lockbox of tools? Try WD-40® Multi-Use Product to free the stuck lock before banging it with a hammer

Volvo Trucks - New issue of the tablet magazine out now -- feat. Carlene...

The new Volvo Trucks Magazine for tablets is packed with news and stories from the Volvo trucks world. The country singer Carlene Carter surprises a danish truck driver in Denmark, and sends a special greeting to truckers on the road, in the popular Volvo Trucks produced series "Welcome to my Cab". We go to Russia, where Volvo Trucks is growing, and we follow the transportation of an endangered tiger.

How Monroe Shocks Are Made

Monroe Shocks - as seen on The Science Channel / Discover - "How It's Made"

Monroe Shocks History

Since the earliest days of the automobile, the Monroe brand has been virtually synonymous with driving safety. Learn more about Monroe's history by watching this video.

Would you know your shocks are in bad shape?

Shocks and struts help hold your tires against the road, so your brakes and steering system can do their jobs. Worn units can cause unwanted weight transfer and allow a dangerous phenomenon known as "wheel hop," which can dramatically affect your steering, stopping and stability. Learn more by watching this video.

Jamie McMurray in Navistar's Setting the Pace: Pit Bull

Thanks to the TerraStar's best-in-class cab size, it's easy to hop out and face down a challenger. Watch race car driver Jamie McMurray learn this lesson the hard way. See more at http://www.internationaltrucks.com/settingthepace

International Trucks: DuraStar Walkaround

View the 360 Walkaround of International Trucks' DuraStar.

International's line of DuraStar trucks can be used in just about any job. View the following link too see what the DuraStar can do for you!

http://www.internationaltrucks.com/trucks/trucks/series/durastar

Raybestos Advanced Technology Chassis Features and Benefits by Jeff Repaal

Jeff Repaal is the Director of Raybestos Chassis products.

Raybestos Garage: Talking Shop '13 RR Mustang Episode 1

This is the first installment of Talking Shop featuring the folks from Roush Performance & Raybestos Brake & Chassis setting the stage for this year's sweepstakes car. Everyone involved believes that this is an incredible partnership with Raybestos, Roush Performance & the Ford Mustang, coming together to build a modern muscle monster. The best part, YOU CAN WIN IT!!! Enter to win at http://www.raybestosgarage.com.

Volvo Trucks - Opening the door to a non fossil transport system

Volvo Trucks has proved the fuel Bio-DME successful in ten specially adapted Volvo Trucks used in a field test. The carbon emissions from Bio-DME is virtually zero and the fuel can be produced from biomass both cost and energy efficiently. For the transport industry, this could reduce dependence on oil and thereby reduce the environmental impact.

Setting the Pace - Trailer

Some vehicles are clearly designed to set the pace. See for yourself how the DuraStar and TerraStar are setting the pace for your business at http://www.internationaltrucks.com

A Look Inside Freightliner Manufacturing | Building a Truck

Before being officially born to the road, each Freightliner Cascadia goes through a meticulous assembly process at our Cleveland, NC plant. Thanks to the careful craftsmanship of our employees and robotic automation, the Cascadia tractor is built with the highest quality and safety standards in mind to ensure the best on-the-road performance today. Here's an inside look at one of the many stops on the assembly line where a truck cab is being built.

Volvo Trucks - New Dynafleet App

Dynafleet, Volvo Trucks' web-based fleet management system, can now be accessed via a new user-friendly application designed for Ipad and Iphone Now it's possible to manage entire fleets and transport assignments remotely, from any location via mobile devices, accessing a range of parameters in real time, including exact location, fuel consumption, driver times, carbon emissions, and the locations of Volvo Trucks' dealerships.

Sean Casey's Cummins-Powered Tornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV2) Prepped fo...

Filmmaker and professional storm chaser Sean Casey was set to start work on the sequel to his IMAX film "Tornado Alley" when a chance meeting with a Cummins representative led to a partnership to prepare the Tornado Intercept Vehicle known as TIV2 for the adventure. Cummins took TIV 2 in for repairs during the month of April 2012. This video provides an overview of TIV 2, "The Dog House," and Sean's work on his movie and a National Science Foundation project to probe the inner workings of tornadoes.

Tier 4 Equipment Protection Plan

Description: No-cost 3-yr or 5000-hr powertrain coverage on 35 Tier 4 models. Talk to your Cat dealer or learn more about qualifying models, terms and conditions at http://www.cat.com/tier4epp

Inside Cummins: This Is Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company

The Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (BFCEC) plant is the newest and most advanced Cummins engine plant to date. With a capacity of 400,000 engines per year, BFCEC delivers engines worldwide and is home to the F series automotive and industrial engines.

The Freightliner 114SD Paves the Way

Watch these rugged work trucks handle some of the toughest jobs around. Ramming Paving relies on the 114SD configured as a dump truck for power, maneuverability, visibility and fuel efficiency. Choosing this truck is an easy business decision, especially when you've got difficult jobs to tackle. The Severe Duty line of trucks from Freightliner don't just work hard, they Work Smart™.

Caterpillar's Young Professionals Affinity Group - What's Next

Caterpillar employees, customers and suppliers discuss the future of Caterpillar.

Manic Mechanics Face Off

http://www.permatex.com/brand_right_stuff.htm - Enter to win Permatex Product.

Mid-America Trucking Show: Natural Gas

Navistar's Jim Hebe introduces partnership to promote natural gas.

Learn More:
http://www.navistar.com/movingamericaforward
http://www.internationaltrucks.com/trucks/naturalgas

International Trucks DuraStar: Walkaround

View the 360 Walkaround of International Trucks' DuraStar.

International's line of DuraStar trucks can be used in just about any job. View the following link too see what the DuraStar can do for you!

http://www.internationaltrucks.com/trucks/trucks/series/durastar

NHTSA Proposes Stability-Control Mandate for Heavy Vehicles

See article:

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=29360&utm_source=express&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

Intermat 2012 - E Series Excavators

Intermat 2012 - E Series Excavators Video

Volvo Trucks - The superheroes moving the world: The Uptime Team

Without trucks, the world as we know it would cease to exist. Everything we take for granted would disappear within a matter of days and the consequences would be immediate as well as devastating. We would quickly run out of medical supplies, food and clean drinking water. Soon, stinking garbage would start to fill up the streets.

So it is really quite simple: If trucks stand still, the world stands still. This is why Volvo Trucks are looking for more talent to join their Uptime Team -- a team of experts who work to keep trucks running, across Volvo Trucks entire service network. They are mechanics as well as customer service personnel and parts pickers. And they save the world -- on a daily basis. They are, in short, your everyday superhero.

QTR Series Transmissions, Changing The Way You Work, Every Site.

Cummins has a history of delivering high quality, dependable product to the oil and gas market. The tradition continues with the production of the QTR Series Transmissions, the first and only application-specific transmission designed for the well servicing market. Cummins is bringing technology commonly found in high performance automobile technology to the pressure pumping market, delivering an innovative drive train solution.This video highlights the key features and benefits of the new Cummins well servicing transmission.

Mustang Dyno Test at Roush Performance for Raybestos

The boys at Roush Performance gave us a little show when they loaded this Pony on their portable Dyno! Man it was cool! We can't wait to see and hear, what our 2013 Raybestos Roush Mustang will do on this!!!!!

Diamond Logic Overview

Diamond Logic brings the brainpower, flexibility, and convenience of advanced electronics to your truck, making it easier to build, maintain, and use. Diamond Logic integrates chassis and body, providing increased uptime and decreased maintenance costs. The result: more productivity and happier drivers.

Intermat Stand Overview - English

Intermat 2012 Stand Overview Video English Version

Western Star Trucks 4900 | Legend Movie Trailer | Coming soon to a deale...

When one legend ends, another is born. Featuring extreme durability and unbeatable power, the Western Star 4900 is the only truck tough enough to take on the wilderness in the Legend of the North Woods. Check out the other movie trailer featuring the Western Star 4700 in "The Payback"

These Western Star Trucks trailers were introduced at MATS 2012 (Mid-America Truck Show)

The Kenworth T680 Unveiled

On March 22, 2012, Kenworth introduced the latest aerodynamic marvel at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY.

2013 Raybestos Roush Mustang Tease

A little sneak peek at this year's build with the one and only Jack Roush! Go to http://www.raybestosgarage.com for updates throughout the build and for your chance to enter and win!

MATS 2012 - Freightliner Celebrates 70 Years With The Classics - Part 3

Watch this video to relive some of Freightliner's greatest trucks and go behind the scenes to see their drivers

MATS 2012 - Freightliner Celebrates 70 Years With The Classics

Watch this video to relive some of Freightliner's greatest trucks and go behind the scenes to see their drivers.

MATS 2012 - Robb Mariani & Freightliner's Revolution Truck

Robb Mariani gets up close and personal with Freightliner's Revolution Truck (Concept Vehicle) at the 2012 Mid American Truck Show (MATS).

MATS 2012 - Freightliner Celebrates 70 Years With The Classics - Part 2

Watch this video to relive some of Freightliner's greatest trucks and go behind the scenes to see their drivers.

Affinia Lightweight Rotor Test

A thermal fatigue testing series performed by Raybestos at the Arizona proving grounds fails to validate the competition's light weight rotors for everyday use.

Raybestos Testing and Validation

Take an inside look at the Raybestos testing center and see what goes into making sure that Raybestos Brake and Chassis parts are the best in the world.

Raybestos Professional Grade Chassis Parts

Part of an introductory video series produced by Raybestos Brake and Chassis examining the various components of braking and chassis systems.

GUNK Original Engine Degreaser - How to Degrease an Engine

A quick overview of how to use GUNK Original Formula Engine Degreaser.

A&T Road Service: There When You Need Us!

24 Hour Emergency Service Line: 1-800-434-1205

A&T Road Service has a 24 Hour roadside mobile repair service for medium to heavy duty commercial trucks. We will go just about anywhere, for anything, at anytime. At A&T Road Service we like to think of ourselves as the "Ambulance Service for Trucks." If you are broke down, we will come to you and perform the necessary triage to get you back on the road.

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

A&T Road Service in 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 Road Service meets all requirements under Title 49 of the DOT Inspectors Guide.

24 Hour Emergency Service Line: 1-800-434-1205

Cummins '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.

Cummins '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.

Cummins on '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.

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.

AC Delco Starters And Alternators

Quality and Factory Tour

Centric Premium Replacement Brake Rotors Review: AutoAnything Product Demo

Centric Premium Replacement Rotors are built to meet and exceed all factory specs and quality-assurance standards. All brake rotors are crafted with electro-coating for long lasting corrosion protection. Centric is the first choice for superior power, performance and safety.

Cummins Engine Re-manufacturing In Action

See the superior quality and value of a Cummins ReCon engine or part by watching Cummins remanufacturing in action. Cummins ReCon engines and parts are remanufactured, not just repaired or rebuilt, to Cummins stringent specifications for superior reliability and durability. To learn more about Cummins ReCon engines and parts, visit cumminsgenuineparts.com or contact your local Cummins Distributor.

MRT Process - Final Inspection

Finished retreads do not leave the retread plant without undergoing a final hand inspection. The crown, sidewalls, beads, and interior are examined by a skilled technician to ensure your new retread adheres to Michelin's stringent quality standards. If needed, CIA and x-ray are available to verify repairs and audit the final retread. MRT requires that all tires undergo this detailed final inspection process. Typically, competitive retread plants will not have x-ray available.

MRT Process - Enveloping

MRT Pre-Mold retreads are double vacuum enveloped. Double enveloping means that all surfaces of the casing and tread - inside and out, bead-to-bead - are subject to uniform mechanical pressure which promotes full integration of repairs. Enhanced temperature distribution reduces "cool" spots and greatly reduces over-curing. MRT Pre-Mold retreads are cured to Michelin protocols for time, temperature, and pressure. Typical pre-cure plants use only a single outer envelope and sealing rings around the beads, with large temperature variations inside the curing chamber.

MRT Process - Pre-Mold Curing

Enhanced temperature distribution reduces "cool" spots and greatly reduces over-curing. MRT Pre-Mold retreads are cured to Michelin protocols for time, temperature, and pressure. Typical pre-cure plants use only a single outer envelope and sealing rings around the beads, with large temperature variations inside the curing chamber.

MRT Process - Pre-Mold™ Builder Balance Improvement

This patent pending innovation works to compensate for casing construction and expandable rim variability. Prior to tread building, the Builder Balance Improvement device locates the sector of the tire with the least amount of undertread. The tread and cushion joints are then positioned in this sector. The tread and cushion joints are heavier, and when positioned at the low point, radial runout is improved and less balance weight is needed when the tire is mounted on the vehicle. This indexing of the tread and cushion joints helps to ensure a better, smoother ride with less irregular wear. The Builder Balance Improvement device is proprietary to the MRT process.

MRT Process - Pre-Mold™ Cushion Extrusion and Tread Building

The MRT cushion application system extrudes hot cushion gum, which automatically fills skives and buzzouts up to 25 mm wide and 5 mm deep while applying an ideal bonding layer. MRT uses a computer-controlled Tread Builder to ensure the correct positioning of the new tread and automatically cutting it to the correct length to optimize compression of the tread at the joint.

Cat® M Series 2 Motor Graders: Designed with Safety in Mind.

Overview of the safety features designed in to the Cat® M Series 2 Motor Grader.

70 Years Of Innovation

70 years. That's a long time to do anything, let alone lead an industry in technology and innovation. And considering our trucks are engineered to maximize fuel efficiency, reliability and productivity, it's clear we are not slowing down anytime soon.

In March, we're taking our commitment to innovation even further, with concepts that will redefine performance and profitability. And even an industry. See tomorrow's ideas today, and explore Freightliner's 70 years of innovation at freightlinertrucks.com/70years

A&T Mobile Truck Service Service Area

Our Service Area

Call 800-434-1205

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.  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