3/31/23
Cognitive Distraction
3/28/23
3/25/23
What If You Forget To Change Your Oil?
What if you forget to change your oil on time? Can you damage your car's engine by not changing the oil late? Do you really need to change your oil every 3,000 miles? Obviously, you should change your oil regularly, but exactly how much damage you will cause by changing the oil late? This video looks to answer this question. We'll discuss what happens to oil viscosity as it ages, and what happens to oil additives in over time.
3/21/23
Ask An Expert - Towing and Hauling Tips with Mark Hellwig
Hellwig Suspension Products CEO, Mark Hellwig has been in the load and sway control business his whole life. Over the years he has learned a few things about towing and hauling.
Mark shares a few tips and pieces of advice for proper and safe towing and hauling in this video.
3/19/23
10 Largest Tow Trucks in the World
- The largest tow trucks with telescopic cranes for roadside assistance
- the biggest trucks to tow the largest vehicles from the road to the repair shops
- rotator tow trucks for vehicle rescue that can move through difficult terrain
- rescue cranes equipped with recovery winches, articulated cranes and lower lifting arms
- the largest tow truck in the world, technical details about how do tow trucks work, different types of cranes and big trucks
3/16/23
North Bay Truck Center - A+ Rating - Better Business Bureau
North Bay Truck Center
Home of A&T Road Service
1245 Illinois Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
3/12/23
EV Battery Show: LFP & NCM Explained
Ford is adding a second battery chemistry – lithium iron phosphate (LFP) – to its electric vehicle lineup beginning later this year. Learn how this new chemistry differs from Ford's current chemistry, nickel cobalt manganese (NCM).
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3/10/23
Tire Blow Out Reaction Tips
Tires are the most important part of your vehicle and unexpected blows outs happen almost everyday! Watch this video to find out the two key steps to keep you safe in th event of a tire blow out. www.aaa.com/repair
3/06/23
Semi-Trailers: Types And Maintenance
A semi-trailer is a type of trailer where the front axle is absent. A significant proportion of its weight is carried by a road tractor, a front axle assembly which is detachable and termed a dolly, or even the tail belonging to another trailer.
A semi-trailer usually comes with a landing gear which supports it when uncoupled. Legs of the landing gear can be lowered for support.
A semi-trailer truck is a road tractor attached to a semi-trailer. It is also known as a semi or eighteen wheeler truck in the US. Typically, the fifth wheel of the truck connects to a semi-trailer Kingpin.
GAWR and GVWR
Each semi-trailer carries weight that is within the weight ratings limit displayed on the its identification/certification plate. There are two valid ratings: GAWR and GVWR
GAWR: The Gross Axle Weight Rating is defined as the structural capability of the lowest rated component of all running gear components, hub, wheels and drums, suspension and spring system, tires, axles, brakes, rims and bearings.
GVWR: The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is defined as the structural capability of the eighteen wheeler when it is supported by the axles and the kingpin and when the load is distributed uniformly across the cargo space.
The semi-trailer will carry a load that is equal to the GVWR, less the eighteen wheeler weight. Any cargo loaded should be properly clamped down, braced and blocked so that shifting of loads does not occur. Further,it is also required to comply with local trucking laws.
Semi-Trailer maintenance
A semi-trailer should be properly maintained in order to obtain the performance it is built for.
Electrical system: All lights and reflectors should be cleaned. It should be ensured that all lights function properly. Broken reflectors and lights that are burned out should be promptly replaced. Wiring should not be frayed and must be correctly protected. Fuses should not be replaced by metal foils. It is advisable to use parts built by the manufacturer.
Brakes: They should be maintained properly. Eighteen wheeler brakes will function as long as they are not abused. Maladjusted brakes are the principal reason for a lengthier stopping distance. The brake life will be shortened if not maintained. It is better to connect with the manufacturer's preventive maintenance service for an optimal load carrying experience.
Tires: They should not be over-inflated. Tires should be verified for correct inflation when they are cold. They should also be inspected for nail, stones and other foreign objects stuck in the rubber or between duals. It is to be ensured that the dual tires situated on any of the axle ends must have the same diameter. The total load on each tire should not exceed the figure specified by the manufacturer of the tire.
Correct usage of hand-holds and steps: Extreme caution must be adopted when using hand-holds and steps. They are subject to environmental as well as user damage. Ensure that components are maintained properly. They should be firmly attached to the body of the truck.
Safety defects
The semi-trailer manufacturer should be contacted immediately if a safety defect is found. You can also contact the relevant local administering authority. Defective trailers can prove to extremely hazardous on the road. Checking for safety defects must be treated as a priority exercise.
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3/03/23
Service Van Dispatch Capability - North Bay Truck Center
At North Bay Truck Center, centrally located in Fairfield, CA, offers complete mechanical services for Trucks, Trailers, Motor Homes, RV's, and more. We offer 24-Hour Parts Sales & Road Service, Tire Sales & Repair, Air Conditioning Service & Repair. We offer BIT Inspections, DOT Annual Inspections, Truck Smoke Opacity Testing, Welding & Fabrication. We have just added the service of cleaning DPF (diesel particulate filters) to save our customers on the cost of replacing those expensive filters.
North Bay Truck Center can come to your site on the road or in your yard to take care of many repairs. Our vans are equipped with a knowledgable mechanic, a full complement of tools, and many common parts for quick roadside repairs.
Learn more at: https://www.northbaytruckcenter.com/truck-service/
SERVICES
- Lift Gate Installation & Repair
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- Complete Rewire
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- LED Lights Installed
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- Oil Coolers
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