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4/29/13

Quality Semi Trailer Repair Is Paramount To Your Safety And Performance

By Staci Mueller

As a truck driver, you know the importance of doing your pre-trip inspection thoroughly on both your truck and your semi trailer. However, there are times that you just cannot see what is wrong with your trailer until it is too late. From wall damage, frame bending, doglegging and worse, you need a reliable and efficient repairman to fix your trailer problems. As you know, there are many different problems that can arise from a trailer breakdown, from a simple glad hand to a reverse crown that finally snaps. Regardless, you need to get that trailer fixed as soon as possible to get you back on the road. When you are not moving, you are not making money.

With a certified heavy truck mechanic, you can get your Trailer Repaired quickly, to get you back on the road. Even if it is simply a blown tire, you can get it fixed at a shop or on the side of the road, depending on your situation. You need to get it repaired or replaced quickly, but you also want a high quality tire to keep you rolling. Whether you choose a new tire or recap, rest assured that you are getting the best there is. With names like Dunlop, Continental, Goodyear, and others, along with recaps from Goodyear and Bandag, you can get what you want and need in a hurry. If for any reason you have a catastrophic blow out, or one of your super singles goes and you need a new rim, you can get those, too. No matter what your needs for your trailer, you can get it done at a reasonable price.

Maybe you have a winch snap on that old East and need it welded back on. No matter how big or small the welding job, you can get that done too. And not to worry about Smokey, the welding services you can get are just as good as original and are certain to pass even the most rigorous inspection. For fleet owners or just owner operators, you can also get a complete line of preventive maintenance done on your trailer or tractor, whatever you need. From CVA's, tires, welding, Jake adjustment, injectors, turbos and much more, there's no need to spend a fortune to keep your equipment in tip top shape. With onsite preventive maintenance, you can keep your equipment running at its peak and reduce the dire consequences and costs associated from a catastrophic breakdown.

This is just a short list of the many things that you need to protect yourself and your investment from. However, breakdowns do happen, no matter how careful you are. So, regardless of your needs, whether a simple service to an overhead, a tire to a pigtail, you can get it done and at a reasonable cost. Keep those wheels rolling and keep the money coming in with the best semi truck and trailer services you can find. You work hard to keep your load safe and get it where it needs to be on time. So, hammer down and truck it up with the best repairs and maintenance you can get. Your equipment and your wallet will thank you.

Quality Semi Trailer Repair no matter where you are out on the road at a reasonable price. Truck drivers need certified heavy truck mechanics for Trailer Repair.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Staci_Mueller



To find out more, you may call North Bay Truck Center at 707-427-1386.

4/26/13

A & T Road Service


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.


Call Us at 1-800-434-1205

4/23/13

BlueDEF



BlueDEF™ Diesel Exhaust Fluid meets ISO Standards 22241 for purity and composition and is American Petroleum Institute (API) certified.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is one of the key elements of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) process used by most medium and heavy-duty engine builders to meet EPA regulations. BlueDEF™ is a nontoxic solution of purified water and ultra pure automotive grade urea. BlueDEF™ is not a fuel or fuel additive but it helps improve fuel economy by up to five percent while simultaneously reducing exhaust emissions.

BlueDEF™ meets ISO Standards 22241 for purity and composition and is an American Petroleum Institute (API) certified DEF. Our closed liquid dispensing system provides everything you need to effectively dispense your BlueDEF™. These reusable systems are also cost effective by providing a significant savings over single-use containers and are available for fleet, retail and commercial applications.

To find out more, you may call Northside Ford Trucks at 800-445-7666.
Also find us at http://www.northsidefordtrucks.net/

4/19/13

Local Organization Helping Disadvantaged Youth Is Having Big Event, Sat Apr 20th 12-2pm

 
RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION!

 
YOU ARE INVITED 
to the Yippie Yogurt® Job Training Center's
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 12noon - 2pm
with Ribbon Cutting at 1pm

 
There will be FREE small Yummy Yippie Yogurt
for the first 50 customers
Books and Stuffed Animals for the kids;
Face Painting, Cupcake walk, Balloons and More!
 
Yippie Yogurt® is a true community resource helping our most
disadvantaged youth gain employment skills and work experience.
  
"We hope you will come!"
 
Yippie Yogurt® is located at 1955 West Texas Street, #4 in Fairfield (Park in FoodMaxx parking lot).  Yippie Yogurt® is a program of the Yippie Foundation and is a true community resource helping our most disadvantaged youth gain employment skills and work experience.  Hope you will come!  Sponsored in part by Travis Credit Union and Dannon’s YoCream Yogurt.
 
 
 

4/17/13

North Bay Truck Center - Great People and Locally Owned!

North Bay Truck Center is Solano County's largest parts and service truck center.

We have a team of Certified Technicians ready to tackle any repair job. Our Techs enjoy what they do and it shows in their workmanship and pride displayed for the work performed. Give Us a Call and we will be happy to schedule a service appointment for you.
 
Experience & Training:

Our journeymen technicians have over 70 years of combined experience in the service industry.

Their knowledge and trouble-shooting skills has proven invaluable in helping us give superior service.



Our technicians are devoted to improving their skills and attend training classes on a wide variety of subjects each year.



Local Ownership:

James Barnes has lived in Fairfield for over 35 years. He is a former CHP Inspector and has maintained A&T Road Service for over 18 years.

With more than 25 years in the truck maintenance industry, Mr. Barnes understands your needs to have your vehicles operating at peak performance.

He is committed to customer service and promises that your experience with North Bay Truck Center will always be fair and reliable. He is committed to establishing a long-term relationship with you and your company and strives to be your sole parts and service provider.



Operating To Fit Your Needs:

We understand that when your truck is down for any reason, it costs you company money, and that is why we focus our energies on getting your truck fixed right the first time and with maximum speed.

We also understand that your vehicle is unique to your needs and the services that you provide. This is why we make extended efforts to minimize down time by performing overall inspections each time your vehicle enters our shop.

Give Us a Call and we will be happy to schedule a service appointment for you. 

North Bay Truck Center: 707-427-1386.





4/14/13

Goodyear Belt and Hose Inventory at North Bay Truck Center



A Tour of the North Bay Truck Center Belt and Hose  Inventory for Heavy, Medium and some Light Duty Truck applications.

4/11/13

Inside Webasto Products at the 2013 Work Truck Show





Webasto Heaters: The Alternative to Idling

 
















Truck - Heating Systems: Thermo Top C - Saves Fuel

From trucks to buses to off-highway equipment, the Thermo Top C is the most widely used coolant heater with over a million at work. 17,000 Btu/h of heat will bring the engine up to operating temperature so it's running efficiently. That means you save fuel, reduce engine wear, maintenance costs and exhaust emissions by not idling.


Features and Benefits:
Uses as little as 1 gallon of fuel in a 10 hour period
High output in a compact package: 17,000 Btu/h
Reduces unnecessary idling
Pre-heats engines
Saves fuel
Reduces engine wear and maintenance costs
Reduces harmful exhaust emissions
CARB approved and EPA SmartWay Verified Technology




Truck – Heating Systems: Air Top 2000 ST

The Air Top 2000 ST is the most popular choice in idle reduction technology by OEM's, owner-operators, fleets and mechanics. Perfect for most class 8 sleeper cabs, the Air Top 2000 ST gets the job done with 7,000 Btu/h of heat output in a small package. Low maintenance, service-friendly and the most efficient air heater on the market, it can pay for itself within months.


Features and Benefits:
Uses as little as 1 gallon of fuel in a 20 hour period
Provides a fast return-on-investment
Operates quietly to ensure a restful night's sleep
Reduces idling and fuel consumption
Reduces engine wear and maintenance costs
Reduces exhaust emissions
High output in a compact design: 7,000 Btu/h
Full diagnostics with PC interface
2 year/2000 hour warranty
CARB approved and EPA SmartWay Verified Technolog






4/08/13

We're Stocked! A Tour of the Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Inventory at North Bay Truck Center



Here's a Tour of the NBC Truck Center Hydraulic Inventory and Assembly operation. We are a Goodyear Stocking Dealer. We stock and assemble hoses and fittings for any size hydraulic lines as well as fuel lines.



To find out more, you may call North Bay Truck Center at 707-427-1386.



4/05/13

Vanair Product Improvements


Jim goes over the latest inmprovements for the under vehicle PTO air compressor and generators.  See more at http://www.vanair.com

4/02/13

MACK Granite 4x2 - MACK Trucks


Curtis talks gives a great demonstration of the MACK Granite 4x2. See more at http://www.macktrucks.com