North Bay Truck Center - Service Mgr, Part 1

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 Office Fax: 707-427-1847 Shop Fax: 707-429-0885
Visit us at: https://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/ Email: jbarnes@northbaytruckcenter.com

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Wishing You a Peaceful and Joyous Holiday from North Bay Truck Center

Understanding Trailer Hitch Receiver Classes I Know Before You Tow

Learn which hitch is right for you, your truck, and towing equipment.

Take a close look at a heavy Wrecker Truck

Before continuing work on my class 8 wrecker model project I thought I would get some good pictures of a real wrecker, especially the business end.

Top 5 Reason Why Heavy Duty Trucks are Better Than Light Duty Trucks...Or Not

The Top 5 Reason Why Heavy Duty Trucks are Better Than Light Duty Trucks...Or Not

Proper Semi Truck Maintenance

Every year there are thousands of fatalities involving semi trucks in the Untied States. The devastation that can be caused by a truck is significantly more severe than that of a regular car. Just the size of a truck alone can lead to the serious accidents involving multiple cars at a time. In an effort to keep truck accidents to a minimum, the United States government has a number of requirements that truck drivers and trucking companies must meet. One requirement and integral part of truck safety is frequent truck maintenance checks.

What Maintenance Entails

Maintaining a semi-truck involves a number of procedures. Unlike a regular car--which must be inspected once a year --trucks suffer from constant wear and tear and maintenance checks are an ongoing necessity. Necessary truck maintenance includes:

•     Frequent checks of all fluid levels--a vehicle as large as a 18-wheelers require much larger volumes of fluids and these fluids must remain clean in order for the vehicle to function properly.
•     Brakes checks--the weight of these large vehicles makes the brakes particularly vulnerable to giving out. The amount of damage that can be inflicted on the highway by a truck without functioning brakes is massive.
•     Tires--the weight carried by all 18 tires can cause frequent blow outs.
•     The engine
•     Lights--trucks have many lights on the vehicle to alert other drivers to their presence and their movements. Each of these lights should be properly working.
•     Turn signals--because trucks are so large it can be very difficult for a truck driver to know if his or her turn signals are out. Therefore they should be checked before leaving for a job.
•     Mirrors--the mirrors on 18-wheelers are the only things allowing the driver to see what is going on to the side or in the rear of him or her.

Proper vehicle maintenance is fairly easy and performing maintenance frequently can save lives.

To find out more about truck maintenance, visit the website of the Iowa truck accident attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C.

James Witherspoon

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Learn About Compressed Natural Gas CNG Fuel

Compressed Natural Gas CNG fuel is an oderless, tasteless gas that is naturally created by the decomposition of organic matter over time. The major component of Compressed Natural Gas CNG fuel is methane, one of the cleanest burning fuels known to man. What makes CNG Fuel clean? It’s chemical formula tells the story – CH4 – which means that it only contains one carbon atom along with four hydrogen atoms. With only one carbon atom, CNG fuel’s ‘carbon footprint’ is dramatically lower than gasoline (C8H18 + 25 O2) with 8 carbon atoms, or diesel (C12H23), with a minimum of 12 carbon atoms. But that’s not the entire story. When CNG fuel combusts, it’s byproduct is CO2 and H20 – or carbon dioxide and water. That is far from the case with gasoline or diesel. It is this fact alone that requires gasoline and diesel engines to require exhaust after treatment – which is needed to remove the toxic chemicals that result from diesel / gasoline combustion. In fact, diesel requires the addition of urea to ensure that exhaust emissions out of a diesel truck’s exhaust stack are compliant with Federal Clean Air requirements.

Compressed Natural Gas CNG fuel is found naturally in the ground and is routinely captured and pumped through our nation’s natural gas pipeline – but is also captured at many of our land fills through the natural decomposition of trash we throw away every day. It’s also the same gas that heats our homes and cooks our food. It’s clean, safe, and sustainable.

Want to learn more about how TruStar Energy can get you on a path to Compressed Natural Gas CNG Fuel? Visit our CNG Fueling Stations page to learn more.

Repairing Trucks & Trailers is What We Do

For many 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 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.

"When you choose North Bay Truck Center, we guarantee that you will be nothing less than completely satisfied." Give us a call at 707-427-1386 and visit our website at http://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/.

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We build reliable, quality liftgates that won’t let you down. Our range is engineered for unrivalled durability in even the toughest conditions, and backed up by professional service to help keep you on the road.

NBTC Repairs Liftgates- 3 Widely Used Liftgate Parts

North Bay Truck Center repairs truck mounted liftgates. We repair all types of liftgates with all types of malfunction or failures.

Here are 3 common parts described in this ezine article:

There are many parts available today that can be used on liftgates to make it more durable, function more efficiently or to protect it from any mechanical faults or damage.

Today's article will focus on 3 such common Liftgate parts that can be used on trucks. Truck and trailer owners or people interested in adding a liftgate to their existing heavy duty vehicles will find this information quite useful.

1. Master Disconnect Switch

The master disconnect switch is very important liftgate part. It essentially acts as a fail-safe to prevent the liftgate from getting damaged or causing more damage. Liftgates have to carry a lot of weight. They are primarily designed for heavy duty work load provided certain weight restrictions as observed. The master disconnect switch is a secondary switch that acts as over ride and releases the pressure of the liftgate and brings it down to its original starting position. This comes in handy should the liftgate gets jammed and stops moving up or down.

2. Liftgate Motor

Arguably this is a vital part of the liftgate. Every liftgate has it and it is needed to ensure that it works flawlessly. The liftgate motor is responsible for horizontal and vertical movement of the lift gate. It is essentially its brain and can be compared to the engine of the car. It controls all maneuverability functions. It is commonly located underneath the chassis near the liftgate.

3. Cables and Plugs

Another very crucial liftgate, the cables and the plugs complete the connection between the motor and the actual liftgate itself. Proper cabling ensures that the horizontal and vertical motions of the liftgate remains flawless and without interruption. Plug in are needed throughout the installation to ensure that the motor, cabling and the liftgate are tightly secured and that there are no immediate obstacles in their way that might come in the way of their functionality.

These are just three common examples of liftgate parts currently available. There are many more different types of parts on the market each offering versatility and diversity. However the above three are standard liftgate parts in addition to the liftgate itself. Other modifications are available and depend mainly on the requirements and total cost. To determine what would be best for your trailer or truck, look up your local trailer dealer or Liftgate parts dealer. They will be able to determine what modifications should be added to the ATV.

By Reena White  |

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