Inside Our Shop - North Bay 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. Some, but certainly not all, of the repairs we handle include: Engine, Transmission, Cooling System, Heating, Air Conditioning, Brakes, Suspension, Driveability and  Front End Alignments.

 Inside the shop at North Bay Truck Center

Call us at 1-800-434-1205

DELCO REMY: The Brand You Know & Trust

Delco Remy starters and alternators from Remy International, Inc. are the preferred choice for medium and heavy duty truck, bus and off highway applications worldwide.  We lead with product innovation and performance - you win with trusted, knowledgeable support.

Our alternator technology is second to none. The enhanced efficiency ratings of our high output alternators provide fleets measurable fuel savings. Delco Remy high output alternators feature a durable brushless design. Brushless alternators have fewer moving parts. Fewer moving parts mean less wear on the alternator. What you end up with is long life, not to mention the best warranty in the industry to back it.

Many of Delco Remy alternators are equipped with Remote Sense technology. A second wire reads the actual voltage at the battery. It then signals the alternator to boost output to compensate for voltage drop ensuring 14 volts at the battery. Remote Sense can reduce battery charge time by as much as 50%.

Delco Remy starters are designed to crank even in the toughest applications.  Our Over Crank Protection (OCP) technology protects fleets from thermal damage. OCP is a built-in circuit breaker that protects the starter from thermal damage and automatically resets at a safe operating temperature. It protects the starter in adverse starting conditions, such as cold weather cranking, lower battery capacity, high-starting circuit resistance, or operator misuse.

Our patented internal magnetic solenoid switch (IMSS) enhances starter reliability. It is a one-wire design integrated inside the solenoid. Input current can be controlled by the ECM to protect from voltage spikes. Because of its integration inside the solenoid, it is protected from corrosion caused by environmental factors and damage from vibration issues.

We work closely with the OEMs to provide the highest performing, premium quality product for new vehicles. This translates into the same level of performance and quality with Delco Remy aftermarket starters and alternators, and the support to back it.

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Quality Semi Trailer Repair Is Paramount To Your Safety And Performance

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.

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 By Staci Mueller 

COE Driver Orientation

This video will help you safely operate your Hino Cab-over truck!

SuperTruck Test Drive Pt 4: A Walk Around

The aerodynamic enhancements are the visually striking part of the SuperTruck. Peterbilt engineer Bruce Bezner takes us on a walk around tour of the highlighting the many features that make this truck so slippery.

ACEA commercial vehicles - Truck safety now and in the future

Europe's commercial vehicle manufacturers have emphasised the importance of innovation to an industry that is making huge strides in the safety and fuel-efficiency of its vehicles. Cooperation on innovation today will deliver the truck of the future tomorrow.

The assertion came during a keynote address by Wolfgang Bernhard, CEO of Daimler Trucks and Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). Mr Bernhard was speaking at ACEA's annual transport policy event in Brussels.

Europe's automobile manufacturers invest €36 billion in research annually. Thanks to this, the commercial vehicle industry has made particular effort to reach certain milestones, such as the Euro VI emissions standards and the installation of life-saving technologies.

Dr Bernhard focused on safety saying, "the technological progress in safety is impressive. It's a real success story of joint efforts of EU policy makers and our industry. While transport performance has grown by 15% since 2000, the number of truck accidents with fatalities has decreased by 60%."

On commercial vehicle CO2 and fuel efficiency, Dr Bernhard said, "trucks and vans are amongst the cleanest and most efficient modes of transportation, especially here in Europe. Taking payload and average fuel consumption into account, we have the lowest CO2 emissions of all major regions."

The ACEA event, now in its tenth year, explored the theme of The Truck of the Future: Innovative, Fuel-Efficient, Safe, and also featured a display of the latest truck tractor models from each of the association's members.

Dr Bernhard established the clear business case for advanced, innovative, clean and safe commercial vehicles, saying, "Let's give our customers the full transparency on fuel efficiency, and let them decide. The most successful products will be the best for the environment, the economy, and the customer."

Dr Bernhard's speech was followed by a debate where a number of key stakeholders from policy making, business and vehicle manufacturing gave their views on the progress made towards making Europe's vans, trucks and buses cleaner, safer and more efficient.

Also speaking at the event were Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, and Olga Sehnalová, MEP.

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• The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is the Brussels-based trade association of the 15 major car, van, truck and bus producers in Europe.
• Europe's commercial vehicle manufacturers are key to Europe's prosperity. ACEA has 7 commercial vehicle members operating in 19 EU member states: DAF Trucks, Daimler Trucks, IVECO, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volvo Group.
• The commercial vehicle industry is a key part of the EU economy. It provides 250,000 direct manufacturing jobs; 3.6 million direct and indirect jobs.
• The European commercial vehicle industry fulfils the majority of transport needs. It is responsible for more than 75% of freight carried over land, and delivers 18 billion tonnes of goods per year.
• The commercial vehicle sector is a major industry, with over 1.6 million units produced in 2012 and a turnover of €70 billion annually.
• The EU automotive industry is a leading source of innovation, investing €32 billion into R&D and applying for 9,500 patents per year.

Freightliner Fleet Spotlight | Bison Transport

We don't normally post much about heavy duty trucks, as our focus is light and medium duty trucks; however, we thought this video was interesting and the ideas of how to manage the fleet would be so similar. -- CTS

Learn more about lowering your Real Cost of Ownership(SM) at: https://rco.freightlinertrucks.com/ 

Since 1969, Bison Transport has grown from just 18 tractors and 32 employees to over 1400 tractors and 2600 employees. Today, they are one of the largest carriers in Canada, the largest long combination vehicle (LCV) carrier in North America and recognized as North America’s Safest Fleet. 

Freightliner is proud to provide Bison Transport with some of the most innovative trucks on the road today, including the best-in-class Cascadia® Evolution, equipped with the proprietary Detroit DD15® engine and the DT12™ transmission, to give them the efficiencies and reliability they need.

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Distracted Driving - What You Need to Know

New texting and mobile phone restrictions for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers

The FMCSA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have published rules specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers and drivers who transport placardable quantities of hazardous materials from texting or using hand-held mobile phones while operating their vehicles. The joint rules are the latest actions by the U.S. Department of Transportation to end distracted driving. Violations can result in fines and/or driver disqualifications and will impact a motor carrier’s and/or driver’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) results.

No texting while driving

CMV drivers are prohibited from texting while driving. So what qualifies as texting? Texting means manually entering alphanumeric text into, or reading text from, an electronic device. This includes, but is not limited to, short message service, e-mailing, instant messaging, a command or request to access a Web page, or pressing more than a single button to initiate or terminate a voice communication using a mobile phone or engaging in any other form of electronic text retrieval or entry, for present or future communication. (Click here for final rule).
Do not type or read a text message while driving a CMV!
Use of mobile phones is restricted for CMV drivers

This rule restricts a CMV driver from reaching for or holding a mobile phone to conduct a voice communication, as well as dialing by pressing more than a single button. CMV drivers who use a mobile phone while driving can only operate a hands-free phone located in close proximity. In short, the rule prohibits unsafely reaching for a device, holding a mobile phone, or pressing multiple buttons.

How can drivers use a mobile phone and still obey the rules?

•     Locate the mobile phone so it is operable by the driver while restrained by properly adjusted safety belts.
•     Utilize an earpiece or the speaker phone function.
•     Use voice-activated or one-button touch features to initiate, answer, or terminate a call.

What happens if a driver is caught using a hand-held phone or texting while driving?

The rule imposes sanctions for driver offenses, including civil penalties up to $2,750 and driver disqualification for multiple offenses. Motor carriers are also prohibited from requiring or allowing their drivers to text or use a hand-held mobile phone while driving and may be subject to civil penalties up to $11,000. Violations will impact SMS results. Texting and calling on a hand-held phone carry the maximum violation severity weighting in SMS!
What are the risks?g

Besides penalties and possible driver disqualification, recent research shows that the odds of being involved in a safety-critical event (e.g., crash, near-crash, unintentional lane deviation) are 23.2 times greater for CMV drivers who text while driving than for those who do not. Texting drivers took their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds. At 55 mph, this equates to a driver traveling the approximate length of a football field — without looking at the roadway!  For CMV drivers who dial a mobile phone while driving, the odds of being involved in a safety-critical event are six times greater than for those who do not. Why take chances?

Bottom Line: Using a hand held device while driving is a serious traffic violation that could result in a driver disqualification.

No call, no text, no ticket!

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/driver-safety/distracted-driving

Tex-Mix Success Story | Freightliner Work Trucks

Learn more about lowering your Real Cost of Ownership at http://FreightlinerTrucks.com/RCO.

Tex-Mix is only as profitable as their trucks are reliable. That’s why they choose Freightliner. We design trucks for easy up-fit, productivity and low maintenance. Backed by a support team that’s there when you need us. That’s how we’re able to help Tex-Mix lower their Real Cost of Ownership.

The Freightliner 114SD is the truck Tex-Mix prefers for their mixers because of its reliability and durability. And because they equip it with the powerful Detroit™ DD13® engine and Detroit Virtual Technician™ onboard diagnostic system, it’s not only a tough truck, but also a smart one. The perfect combination of brains and brawn, built to keep their payload moving and delivering profits.

To learn more about Virtual Technician visit http://www.demanddetroit.com/connect/...

Beck Industrial Success Story | Freightliner Work Trucks

Freightliner develops relationships with final body installers like Beck Industrial to ensure an easy up-fit and a lower Real Cost of Ownership for our customers. To learn more about Real Cost of Ownership visit http://FreightlinerTrucks.com/RCO.

Beck Industrial is a San Antonio, Texas, based rear discharge concrete mixer manufacturer that up-fits a remarkable volume of mixers every month. As a family-run business, father Jim Beck and brothers Frank and Tom Beck are on a mission to build durable and reliable trucks

They are the final body installers for Tex-Mix, one of our loyal Freightliner customers. You can see their story here: http://youtu.be/xDPFNGke0uw.