Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
First of all, the continual flourishing sales of heavy-duty trucks are beyond the expectation of many analysts. Undoubtedly, heavy-duty trucks became the largest highlight in the market for motor vehicles during the first quarter, their sales added up to 167,232 sets with a year-on-year growth rate of 58.70 percent, thus making trucks the type with the largest growth margin in the respective markets for the 4 major types of motor vehicles and the only type having seen an increase of market shares. During the first quarter, altogether 29,953 heavy-duty trucks were sold with a growth rate of 72.78 percent year on year.
During the first quarter, altogether 62,085 semi-trailer towing vehicles were sold and the year-on-year growth rate amounted to 46.85 percent, making semi-trailer towing vehicles a type with the lowest growth rate of distribution among three types of heavy-duty trucks. The main reasons include that the demands for such a type of heavy-duty trucks increased too rapidly last year and that the base was excessively large. In the market for semi-trailer towing vehicles, the growth rate and proportion of the demands for such series of quasi-towing vehicles with a total mass larger than 25 tons and no more than 40 tons are the largest. It can be said that any enterprise seizing the market for trucks falling into those series of heavy-duty trucks with such a tonnage will grasp the market for semi-towing vehicles as a whole.
In general, during the first quarter of 2008, the nationwide distributions of heavy-duty trucks presented a characteristic of “rising rapidly”, which was certainly related to such factors concerning the economic construction as that greater efforts were made on the transportation of coal for purpose of electricity power generation and that a lot of projects will be launched between February and May each year. Various projects under construction, including the project at Caofeidian in the periphery of Tangshan, the Project of Jingtang Port, the construction project of the Iron and Steel Plant of Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., and the preliminary project of land development at a new seashore district, have driven the blooming demands in the market for heavy-duty trucks during the first quarter.
Secondly, the charging policy of charging by weight was spread and put into practice. By the end of 2007, a system of charging by weight had been put in practice on expressways more than 20 provinces and municipalities and the proportion of the mileage of expressways on which a system of charging by weight was implemented amounted to 88 percent of the total mileage of all expressways. It can be said that the system of charging by weight can radically promote the sale of heavy-duty trucks in a long run and have “revolutionary” influences on the market for heavy-duty trucks.
During the first quarter of the year, medium duty trucks ranked the lowest among all the four major types of trucks in terms of the growth rate in the market; and altogether 56,167 medium trucks were sold with a small-scale year-on-year growth margin of 6.09 percent while the market shares for medium trucking decreased by 1.69 percentage points. Altogether 32,314 medium duty trucks for sale with a growth margin of 12.15 percent during the first quarter of the year. In the market for medium trucks, the growth margin for demands for such trucks amounted to as high as 146.77 percent though the proportion of those series of medium trucks with a total gross mass larger than 12 tons but no more than 14 tons; such a phenomenon shows substantially that due to the influence of operating costs, certain medium trucks with a large tonnage begin to receive favors in the market this year.
During the first quarter of the year, the market for light duty trucks for sale maintained a fairly rapid growth rate. Certain experts hold that at the beginning of 2008, various manufacturers of light duty trucks made adjustments to prices of their products, the prices of respective types were raised by more than RMB3, 000 yuan and less than RMB3, 500 yuan, and clients’ expectation that vehicle prices will continue to rise in the future has resulted in the fact that dealers stock up while end users conduct scare buying.
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Thursday, October 9th, 2008
North American diesel engine production is taking a short breather in 2000 after impressive gains over the last five years. Including a slight decline in 1996 (-0.8 percent), the growth from 1995 to 1999 was over 33 percent. Not surprisingly, the on-highway diesel engine production (for trucks, buses and coaches) dominates North American production.
In 1995, on-highway production was 74 percent of the total North American diesel engine production compared to 78.5 percent in 1999 and a forecasted 78.8 percent for 2000. In other words, as on-highway goes, so goes the total.
The premium heavy-duty Class 8 diesel production is expected to decline at least 25 percent in 2000 compared to the peak of 331,000 in 1999. Medium-duty diesels traditionally follow heavies by three to six months and are forecasted down at least 10 percent in 2000. The wild card in the diesel engine production formula has been light-duty. Growth in light-duty diesels for 2000 was less than 5 percent but enough to threaten the predicted downturn of the total market.
In 2000 truck market was faced many major problems; new truck overselling creating a used truck for sale, a continuing lack of qualified drivers, rising interest rates and the price of diesel fuel.So what will change in 2001?
Probably not much. We predict little change in 2001 for the heavy-duty truck and medium-duty truck markets. We feel both will continue to be weak in line with their performance in the last half of 2000. If the market was worried about the overselling in 1997 creating a used truck glut in 2000, take a good look at the heavy- and medium-duty truck for sale in 1998 and 1999. Last year was the peak for both markets and 1998 increased more than 10 percent compared to 1997.
The major fleets will have to purchase new trucks sooner or later, which will help stop the truck order free fall currently being experienced. Fuel prices may stabilize, but a per barrel price of $28 (mentioned as a good stopping point by OPEC and many analysts) will be more than twice the price we were enjoying only six months ago. Wars in the Middle East could ignite and fuel supply could send prices well above the $28 level — it currently is in the high $30 range. Interest rates are another variable that could be influenced by energy prices as well. Inflation based on energy prices could result in higher interest rates, although most analysts are predicting current rates to stay stable over the next year.
The driver shortage will continue with more women and mid-20s and younger drivers in the workforce. This is not a new problem for the major fleets and will probably affect the transmission selection (with a greater emphasis on automated manuals and automatics) more than the truck demand.
Light-duty truck diesels are a refreshing contrast. Currently, 3 percent to 4 percent of the Class 1 through Class 3 truck factory sales are diesel. Many of the applications, under 8500 lb. GVW, are not potential for do-mestic diesels due to emissions regulations. However, that is all expected to change by the 2002 model year. We believe the light-duty market will level in 2001, but increased penetration will increase light-duty diesel production volume.
There are a number of new diesel engine models being developed for light-duty trucks by international for Ford, Isuzu for GM and Detroit Diesel and Cummins for DaimlerChrysler.heavy duty truck have some model that is Conventional truck, dump truck, crane truck, flatbed truck etc, and medium duty truck also have model van truck, wrecker tow truck, concrete truck etc. It now appears the Detroit Diesel Delta diesel will be the choice for trucks below the Dodge Ram, while Cummins continues to meet its supply contract for the Ram with its B series. In 2001, we forecast the on-highway diesel engine production in North America to increase almost 3 percent, despite declines in medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Light-duty diesels are expected to rise 12 percent, which equates to 64,000 engines. Although dominant (79.1 percent of the total for 2001), on-highway diesels are not the only application in North America.so here we give some models of heavy medium and light duty truck.if you want more knowledge and information than website gives in detail.
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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Every truck enthusiast knows that it is not just the sleek design and look of the truck that matters but in fact the nut and bolt operations and the service that goes with it. When one is talking of the world’s best trucks it is but natural that the simple and elegant red and silver bug logo of the Kenworth truck come to mind. Kenworth, the name stands for superior quality, for life. It has always been the aim of the company to produce trucks of quality that provide the best use to the trucker and his company.
Kenworth is very old truck.Kenworth was founded in 1923 and has a long and rich history. Kenworth has been a pioneer in the trucking industry and has always stepped ahead to produce better trucks using the most modern technology. In 1933 Kenworth became the first trucking company to switch from gasoline to diesel engines and it produced the first cab-over-engine model. In more recent times the Kenworth trucks have used state-of-the-art aerodynamics to give them an edge over other trucks.The Kenworth truck sales indicate the long nose Kenworth W900 has been the most popular Kenworth over the years is the preferred choice of owner operators. The T300, T600, T660, T800 and the T2000 are also popular models.
A subsidiary of PACCAR, the company manufactures semi-trucks, medium duty truck and heavy-duty trucks. M.A.S.K also used a Kenworth W-900 and was even a part of its logo.
Kenworth is known to take seriously the needs of truckers and does everything to enhance the performance of the Kenworth trucks. Whether one buys a new Kenworth truck, semi truck or a used Kenworth truck for sale, the owner is assured of the superior quality of the machine as well as the services they will receive.
It’s no secret that the kenworth truck is more expensive than other semi trucks for sale. However most educated semi truck owners realize that the upfront cost is only one of three components that actually determine which truck delivers the best return on their investment. Year over year, Kenworth used trucks consistently command the highest in resale value amongst class 8 trucks. Add this to the fact that Kenworth trucks also deliver the lowest operating costs of any semi truck in the market. The bottom line is that the world’s best truck is also delvers the greatest investment value of any semi truck in its class.
The strong sales network ensures that irrespective of where you live you will find the Kenworth truck of your choice. The Kenworth truck company offers the PremierCare program that ensures that the Kenworth truck or any other manufacturer’s semi truck is in excellent shape on or off the road. This program includes roadside maintenance, preventive maintenance and many other services. Furthermore the PremierCare Parts & Service dealer ensures that you get the parts you need for the price you want.
For its incomparable production and sales performance Kenworth has won. It is an acknowledged leader in the trucking industry for its persistence in providing its customers the best machinery, technology and services.
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Medium and heavy duty truck parts are expensive and sometimes difficult to find. With all of the money that is required to invest in a big rig, and the reliance that we place on these vehicles to make us money and transport products from one location to another, it is essential to find these medium and heavy duty truck parts and quickly and affordably. The following paragraphs will outline the benefits of purchasing used medium duty truck and semi truck parts and accessories.
Heavy duty used equipment dealers are able to offer discount prices on a variety of salvage heavy duty and big rig truck parts. While every truck dealer is different, the goal is to provide their customers with quality used medium and heavy duty truck parts and accessories at competitive prices. This is particularly beneficial for those making a corporate purchase of several salvage big rig parts in bulk as it allows you to build a relationship with a salvage big rig dealer and have significant financial savings.
Not only do heavy duty used equipment dealers offer a substantial savings to purchasing new products, but they are also able to locate hard-to-find parts. Businesses such as this specialize in locating or ordering surplus, obsolete, take-off, and salvage parts and accessories for heavy and medium duty trucks to meet its clients’ needs. In addition, some of the dealers even have a specialized sales staff that is available to discuss and determine your parts and accessories needs. By contacting a medium or heavy duty used equipment dealer, you save time as they are often able to help locate hard-to-find parts and accessories.
As a medium or heavy duty truck company, it is imperative that your employees have the parts and accessories that keep your driver safe on the road. By relying on a medium duty or big rig used equipment dealer, you can gain access to parts that are no longer manufactured. Since medium and heavy duty trucks are such a large expense, it makes sense to maintain and preserve the quality of the equipment. However, after a period of time new makes and models become available, and the older parts and accessories become obsolete. If one fails to rely on a medium or heavy duty truck company to supply these parts and accessories, the driver is left without adequate parts, which may jeopardize their comfort or safety, or the truck company is forced to purchase an expensive new big rig in its place.
Medium and heavy duty used equipment dealers offer a number of benefits including: making salvage parts available at discount prices, locating hard to find parts that would otherwise be difficult to purchase, and keeping your big rig in top condition by purchasing parts and accessories that are no longer manufactured. By following the recommendations above, your trucking company can reap the many benefits of relying on a medium or heavy duty used equipment dealer for your parts and accessory needs.
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Trucks are divided into light-duty truck, medium-duty truck, and heavy-duty truck classifications depending on their weight. Heavy-duty trucks have a gross vehicle weight of 33,000 lb (15,000 kg) or more (i.e. the weight of the vehicle plus the weight of the payload is 33,000 pounds or more). When a heavy-duty truck is pulling a trailer, it may have a gross combination weight of 80,000 lb (36,360 kg) or more.
Technically, a vehicle that carries the load by itself, without a trailer, is known as a truck, or a straight truck. Examples include certain dump truck, concrete mixers, and garbage trucks. A vehicle that pulls the load in a trailer is known as a tractor. The tractor is coupled to the trailer through a pivot point, known as the fifth wheel, which is mounted on top of the tractor frame. Most of the big rigs on highways are tractors pulling trailers.
The first gasoline-engine trucks were developed in the United States in the 1890s. During World War I, trucks played an important role moving supplies at home and overseas. With the development of a system of paved roads in the United States during the 1920s, the number of truck manufacturers grew. By 1925, there were more than 300 brands of trucks on the road. Some manufacturers came and went quickly. The Great Depression of the 1930s finished many more. By the 1990s, there were only nine heavy-duty truck manufacturers left in the United States. Together they build about 150,000-200,000 trucks a year.
Trucks use steel for strength and durability, aluminum for light weight and corrosion resistance, polished stainless steel for bright finishes, and molded plastics for complex shapes.
Frame rails and crossmembers are usually formed from high-tensile steel. Suspension components, axles, and engine mounts are also made from steel. Some are cast and some are fabricated and welded.
The cab structure and outer skin may be made from steel or aluminum. If steel is used, the metal is coated with one or more layers of corrosion barriers such as zinc. On some cabs the roof may be made of fiber-glass to form the complex curves required at the corners.
The hood and front fenders are usually molded in plastic or fiberglass because of the complex aerodynamic shapes. The front bumper may be stamped and drawn from steel or aluminum, or it may be molded in plastic and backed with a steel substructure.
Truck manufacturers usually design a new model about every five to seven years. The new design incorporates advances in technology and materials, as well as changes desired by the customers. The design team will use a clay model to determine the overall styling, then build a prototype cab and hood for review and durability testing. As the design progresses, they will build an entire prototype vehicle for road testing. Just before the new truck goes into production, they will build one or more pilot models using actual production parts to spot any last-minute assembly problems.
In addition to the basic model, the engineers must also design all the options required by customers for different truck applications. Some manufacturers have as many as 12,000 options for their line of heavy-duty truck models.
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