Tour of the Trailer Parts inventory at North Bay Truck Center
6/29/15
6/26/15
An Informal Tour of a 2015 Volvo
Spend a moment inside a brand new 2015 Volvo Semi Truck with Indiana Jack from Adventures in Trucking. Explore all the details inside and out of this new Volvo.
6/23/15
See around semi-trucks with this Samsung innovation
It can be difficult to share the road with 18 wheelers.
There’s an instinct to pass the trucks, but often it’s impossible to
see if a car is coming the opposite way. Well, not any more, thanks to a
new innovation from Samsung.
Almost one person dies every hour as a result of traffic accidents in Argentina, according to Samsung. The electronics company created their “Safety Truck” to try to stop some of those too-frequent tragedies.
A camera on the front of an 18 wheeler
broadcasts a live feed of the road in front to screens mounted on the
back. That way, cars stuck behind the semi-truck can see if any other
vehicles are coming to know when it’s safe to overtake the truck.
6/20/15
Singing Wheels - Early 1940's Trucks and Transport in America - WDTVLIVE42
The Motor Truck Committee of Automobile Manufacturers Association sponsored this film in an effort to raise public awareness of the vital role trucks had for the economic and social benefit of America. .
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WDTVLIVE42 - Transport, technology, and general interest movies from the past - newsreels, documentaries & publicity films from my archives.
6/17/15
Vanair Under Truck Air Compressors and Generators
Jim Perschke of Vanair Manufacturing shows of some of their product line to Joe Hughes of the National Ford Truck Club. As Jim said, a lot of people do not know the power that can be added to the Ford Super Duty Truck. Here is a glimpse. To see more, check out Vanair's website at http://vanair.com/
6/14/15
Volvo Trucks - Safety talk about our active safety systems
We collected all your thoughts and questions about safety and how our system Collision Warning with Emergency Brake works. In this video, Safety Director Carl Johan Almqvist gives the answers.
From November 1, 2015, systems for collision warning, emergency braking and lane-keeping support are a legal requirement on all heavy vehicles in the European Union.
Visit Volvo Trucks website:
http://www.volvotrucks.com
6/11/15
6/08/15
How To Sanitize an RV Water System
We show you how to thoroughly sanitize both hot and cold sides of your RV's fresh water system.
Don't have a winterizing kit? No problem! Here's the trick we use:
https://youtu.be/lEBscJ-qb98
Want to sanitize the cold water side only? Here's how:
https://youtu.be/kOlPwmwlaMo
Click here to find Slunky sewer hose support: http://tinyurl.com/khullxj
We've been drinking the water from our RV's fresh water tank for over a decade without a problem. It's perfectly safe to do, as long as you sanitize your fresh water system periodically. We do ours about twice a year (keep in mind that we're full-timers... those who store their RV all winter should be fine sanitizing once a year, in the spring).
Clean, safe, sanitary drinking water is a breeze when you take a few basic steps to manage the fresh water system on your motorhome, travel trailer of fifth wheel. Fresh, drinkable, potable H2O doesn't only come from bottled water, but right from your RV's tank, saving money and plastic in the process.
We'll show you how to use bleach to kill any bacteria that may be present in your camper's water system, and have all the safe drinking water you need.
If you saw the first video we made on this topic over two years ago, we only sanitized the cold water lines. That's because the primary purpose of sanitizing is to make the water safe to drink. Since a lot of people asked about sanitizing the hot side of the system as well, we're going to do both hot and cold sides today.
You can see the original video here: http://youtu.be/kOlPwmwlaMo
If at all possible, the deal time to do this is on a day when you're planning to take a long drive, preferably down some pretty twisty roads. This will agitate the water in the tank, helping to clean it as you drive, and make sure the top of the tank gets splashed too.
Since we'll be doing some tank flushing as part of the process, your trip should ideally take you from one full hook-up RV park to another one, neither of which should have drought or water use restrictions.
It's particularly important to end your drive at an RV park with water hook-ups, since you'll be arriving with a tank full of bleachy water.
The only supplies we'll need for this job are some bleach, a 1-gallon pitcher and an old measuring cup.
The intro music is my own piano performance of Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag from 1899.
6/05/15
Roadmaster Chrome Line Truck Accessories at North Bay Truck Center
North Bay Truck Center in Fairfield CA, has a huge selection of Roadmaster chrome truck accessories including lug nut covers, exhaust stacks, steering wheels, mud flap plates, lighting surrounds, and much more ready to install on your 1-ton truck through class 8 heavy duty trucks.
See more about North Bay at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com
6/02/15
Dump Truck Safety
In any construction or industrial environment, safety should be the highest priority for all involved in the operation of equipment. Even though it might seem like dump trucks are fairly safe vehicles to work with, they still require safety precautions and operating precision like any other machinery. Any unit capable of carrying and dumping such heavy loads, that also has moving parts should be handled carefully to prevent accidents on the job site. Below are some tips to keep in mind when operating these enormous pieces of machinery.
- Stability - Dump truck tipping is a major concern, especially when dumping a load. Be sure to always load and unload this vehicle on solid, even ground; this will lower the risk of any tipping accidents. Having a level, even load to dump and maintaining a safe center of gravity while unloading is essential to prevent tipping. This will all vary depending on the type of material, amount of material, and the weight and length of the dump area itself. Along these same lines, never drive with a raised dump bed as the truck could become unbalanced or hit power lines and result in serious accidents.
- Questionable Conditions - Due to the risk of tipping and problems with unloading, if there is any kind of question about the operation's safety, use another way to get material including regular pickup trucks if necessary.
- Even Loads - Starting in the middle of the bed, load evenly outward and fill in empty spots as the loading continues. This allows for safer transport of material and easier dumping at the job site.
- Load Weight Limits - Overloading us serious, it increases the chance of truck tipping and can cause problems when dumping. Always follow weight limits and know the allowable amount of loaded material.
- Bed Liners - Using bed liners will help loaded material flow out of the bed more freely when it is raised for dumping. This is especially significant when hauling material that could possibly stick or freeze to the surface of the truck bed.
- Observation - Before dumping a load, clear the area of people and objects, checking as well for overhead obstructions. One of the most dangerous situations can happen by raising the bed into electrical wires that unfortunately happens too often. It is important to know the raised height of a dump truck's bed to be sure there is ample room to lift before making any such attempt.
- Warning Systems and Alarms - It is important to learn and understand hand signals, use of the back-up alarm and lights, and other way to communicate with other workers to keep everyone informed.
- Bed Safety - Never assume that a truck's hydraulics is enough safety when working behind the truck's cab or under the bed. Accidentally lowering the bed can be deadly for anyone working under it. Dump beds should always be held up with props and bed blocks to protect against such accidents. Tail gates should also be locked whenever any kind of work is being performed on that item.
- Safety Checks - No matter what heavy-duty truck is being used, daily maintenance and safety checks are essential to prevent accidents. Use the vehicle's checklist and be sure that everything is working well, tires are properly inflated, and all safety gear and devices are working correctly. Safety gear should always be worn and all safety protocols closely followed.
Christopher M. Hunter is an expert in commercial specialty trucks. To find out more about Dump Truck Sales, go to the main website at: http://www.centraltrucksales.net/home.
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