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Trucking companies are at a cross roads, fuel costs are $3.00 per gallon for diesel in many places. This puts a huge stress on the transportation sector and that stress can be felt in increased costs on every product or service delivered by truck. As most truck drivers like to point out; if you bought it, then it came by truck. In other words everything will cost more as those costs are passed onto the all of us.

Truck trailers move a lot of air, which takes a lot of energy. That energy costs fuel and those additional costs are an over all tax on society since everything we see, everywhere we go was delivered by a truck. Much of the disruption of air occurs behind the trailer and aerodynamic models show that by eliminating this drag we can increase the efficiency. There have been many NASA Wind Tunnel type computer models showing this and several companies which have build rounded rear aerodynamic cones to taper off the boxy dimensions of those tractor trailers. I have another idea.

Perhaps by using the friction, electromagnetic energy and static air from the truck moving the air we may be able to use that to pulse energy to an acoustic transducer. The acoustic transducer will be able send energy behind the truck to align the air molecules to thicken the air allowing the rest of the air to flair our in a more streamline way. This will allow the relative wind from the truck to pass behind the truck smoothly increasing efficiency at 60 mph by 45%, which should reduce fuel consumption by at least 25%. Anyway that is my idea for today, think on this.

Lance Winslow, a retired entrepreneur, adventurer, modern day philosopher and perpetual tourist
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Truck-mounted snow blowers affix to the front of a pickup or sport utility vehicle. Drawing power from the vehicle engine, a truck-mounted snow blower can eat a path 7 feet wide and 3 feet tall, throwing the snow 40 feet in any non-backwards direction. With its 2-cylinder, 4-cycle, 27-horsepower gas engine, a truck-mounted snow blower carries the same amount of power and force of six full-size push units. It’s no wonder people have been using them religiously in mountainous and rural areas since 1980.

The snow blower manufacturer Hanson is credited for first introducing pickup truck-mounted snow blowers; Hanson continues to be the only manufacturer actively marketing them. Based on a long tradition of tractor-mounted snow blowers, Hanson truck-mounted snow blowers are powerful, solid, and efficient.

If you’re thinking about buying a truck-mounted snow blower, there are some things you should consider first.

A truck-mounted snow blower weighs 800 pounds. Your truck or SUV must weigh at least half a ton, preferably ¾ or a full ton, to support its weight.

Your vehicle must be a 4-wheel drive and have automatic transmission because at low speeds, operating a manual transmission and the snow blower simultaneously can be very difficult.

Truck-mounted snow blowers are compatible with most plow mounts, including Meyers, Western, Fisher, and other common brands. Before buying a truck-mounted snow blower, contact Hanson and tell them what kind of a plow mount you’re working with, just to be safe.

Truck-mounted snow blowers take their power from the vehicle engine. All the controls are wired into the truck cab, including the electric key start, choke, throttle, discharge chute rotation and deflection, and hydraulic snow blower lift. Imagine the power of having all these controls in the cab with you as you heroically clear all the snow from your neighborhood roads. They are also great for small road contracting businesses.

Three alternatives to truck mounted snow blowers are:

Truck mounted snowplows: If you live in a more densely populated area, you don’t want to be launching tons of road snow onto your neighbors’ walkways, driveways, vehicles, and pets. It’s usually better to get a plow, which merely pushes the snow off the road.

Tractor-mounted snow blowers: If you live in a rural area, a tractor-mounted unit is best. Chances are you have a lot of area to clear, so you’ll need the snow moving power of a tractor.

ATV-mounted snow blowers: The Snow Hogg (not to be confused with Snow Hog, a maker of snow tires) is a big snow blower that attaches to your all-terrain vehicle, making for one hungry-looking snow chomper. Smaller than a truck-mounted unit, but still more powerful than most push units, the Snow Hogg can clear a path 42” wide and almost two feet deep, with a chute rotation range of 210. The Snow Hogg weighs almost 400 pounds, but thanks to a built-in suspension and traction system, the machine only puts about 10 to 15 pounds of stress on your ATV frame

Truck mounted forklifts can make transportation of goods and materials much easier. A truck mounted forklift insures that the truck driver won’t have to waste valuable time waiting for someone to unload the cargo once it is delivered to its destination. Truck mounted forklifts are mounted on the truck during the transportation of the materials. Once the cargo is delivered, the truck driver can unload it independently and not have to wait for anyone to help. The truck driver just disengages the forklift from the truck, unloads the cargo, reconnects the forklift, and is free to leave.

A company called Moffett-Kooi invented the first truck mounted forklift in the Netherlands nearly 40 years ago. Their original idea was to create a way for truck drivers to independently unload their cargo of tulip bulbs to farmers. The early models of truck mounted forklifts have since evolved into revolutionary tools that save businesses an immeasurable amount of time and money.

The forklift is nearly always attached to the back of the truck. Sometimes the forklift is secured in the bed of the truck, but this is fairly uncommon. The forklift is usually attached to the back of the truck by sliding the forks securely under the bed. The forklift is further secured with hooks, chains, or latches that keep the forklift from shifting or moving when the truck is in motion. Trucks must be high enough off of the ground to allow the forklift to be suspended in the air, and the rear axles need to be far enough away from the back of the truck for the front wheels of the forklift to be able to fit under the truck. It is important that truck drivers have a professional install a truck mounted forklift system to insure it is compatible with the truck

The advent of the truck mounted forklift revolutionized the trucking industry. Truck drivers gained the ability to unload their cargo themselves, saving them time and money

Nissan hits hard when they remodel their vehicles. The new Frontier is no exception. This truck finally has the power and looks to rival any of the competition. I wanted to help you in your shopping by pointing out the features I saw the other day on my test drive.

The 4.0 DOHC V6 puts 265 hp down and 284 lb-ft of torque. It feels like it can pull a house down. The new engine has an aluminum block and is very smooth. The 4-cylinder is no slouch. It puts down 154 hp and is much more balanced for a smooth like comparison to the V6.

The new, boxed frame is similar to the big brother Titan’s full size frame. The welded in cross members add to the midsize trucks rigid handling. Nissan went all out. This truck has a double wishbone suspension and leaf spring rear suspension. Drives like a car in the city, but the structure of a big truck for work or off road time. Speaking of off roading – your 4×4 guys will like the 10.1” of ground clearance. Nothing is hanging down anymore. Add a skid plate to the 4WD model and some optional off road tires and you are ready to climb a hill with just the push of a 4WD button.

Technology was put into this bad boy, too. 4 wheel limited slip so that the wheels don’t loose traction and a vehicle dynamic control. It keeps your truck in control by braking and engine controls to help maintain total vehicle control. Of course, it may not prevent an accident, but it sure could help on a rainy day.

My friend got the NISMO Frontier. It has the off road package and some special graphics along with Bilstein shocks. The interior was a unique as were the wheels. His was an automatic, and although he doesn’t take it off roading, it sure did ride nice and it wasn’t that much more with all of these options. He had a bed protector and the utili-track bed rail system. The tie down locations were limitless. It has two glove boxes. Yes, in the front where you only get one. The Nissan also had neat under seat storage and the front passenger seat folded up to provide a desk type surface.

The truck has been really well thought out. There are tons of air bags for protection on the sides, window curtains, and of course in front. ABS and brake assist (helps you apply more braking force if necessary) features along with the brake distribution (applies more braking power to the rear wheels balance the weight) helps remove safety as a concern.

The truck is truly a world-class midsize pickup and leads in most categories. I wish you had to opportunity to drive one as I did

If your currently shopping for a new truck you know it can be a bit confusing. I’m sure most of you have your favourite manufacture, but are unsure of just what your options may be. The following article should help you get started in the right direction for buying your new truck.

The first thing to decide is the size of the truck you want. This isn’t a very difficult decision. You will either need a compact truck or a full sized one. This all depends on your needs and your budget.

The price of a new truck can range from fairly affordable to very expensive. For a good truck with few options you are probably looking at around $20 000. On the other hand a full sized truck that is fully loaded could come in at $40 000 or more.

The engine in a truck will be very important. Small trucks will always have a V6 engine that is fairly easy on gas. Full sized trucks will usually have a V8 and will probably burn up gas quickly. If you really need lots of power for towing you can also get a diesel engine.

Over the past few years the capacity of people a truck can hold has become very important. All manufactures have done major designer overhauls to hold more people. Here is an overview of what is out there.

Regular cabs: This is your standard truck. These can hold a small number of people. You wont get anymore then 3 in the truck and really two people will be enough.

Extended Cabs: The extended cab will allow you to carry more passengers as long as you have a full size version. For the most part these can be good for carrying extra cargo.

Crew cabs: These are a pretty good replacement for a car. You will get 4 doors and can seat 5 or 6 people.