Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Manufactured for long haul drivers as well as construction workers, and drivers and city workers, Peterbilt trucks are durable and long lasting, making them some of the best trucks for an owner-operator investment.
Not only are they externally outfitted to get the job done, but also Peterbilt trucks feature engines and operational systems of the best quality and the best parts. For example, the company’s medium duty trucks are outfitted with PACCAR PX-6 engines, which feature six cylinders and four valves per cylinder, a high-pressure fuel system that provides the best “power-to-weight” in its class, according to the web site.
In addition,Peterbilt trucks is heavy duty truck designed with the economy and fuel efficiency in mind. Trucks come in aerodynamic models and hybrid models, both of which claim to save gas carbon emissions. In fact, this year, the company has announced that it will achieve full production of “medium duty hybrid electric vehicles.” The semi-electric vehicles will not only save truckers gas, but are also eligible for government tax credits, according to the web site.
For truckers learning to emerge into the next era of trucking, a new Peterbilt truck is the answer with its technologically savvy construction and its government backed fuel economy, but even for truckers that can’t afford or don’t want to invest in the trucks of tomorrow, Peterbilt trucks can be purchased from the network of Peterbilt pre-owned trucks, which can be found on the site. Even a used Peterbilt truck comes equipped with the durability and engine power of any truck manufactured under the Peterbilt name.
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Friday, October 24th, 2008
A recent study conducted by the state of Washington found that the number of truck accidents involving log trucks has declined by 11 percent even as the number of accidents involving all commercial trucks increased by 15 percent over a two-year period.
Commercial truck accidents are considered the most expensive and fatal vehicular accidents that can occur throughout the country. The ripple effects of a commercial truck accident can often be vast and devastating to victims, family members and friends.
What are Commercial Trucks?
In the United States, commercial trucks, also commonly referred to as heavy duty trucks, are those vehicles used to transport cargo and weighing more than 26,001 pounds in which case a commercial truck driver’s license is also needed.
Commercial trucks transport a number of goods and products across state lines and throughout the country including food supplies and logs and some are specifically designed for tasks such as mixing and moving concrete as well as transporting light duty trucks for military use.
Researchers have reported that while the construction of commercial trucks continues to improve, the level of quality still remains well below the quality level of automobiles and it has been said that commercial trucks remain well below automobiles in quality due mainly to the fact that nearly 3/4 of all commercial trucks are custom built, causing inefficiencies in steamlining a commercial truck assembly line. However, a lengthy list of popular commercial truck manufacturers remains both worldwide and in America. The list of top manufacturers includes: Chevrolet truck, Dodge truck, Freightliner truck, Ford truck, GMC truck, Isuzu truck, Kenworth truck, Mack truck, International truck, Peterbilt truck, Western star truck, Volvo truck, Sterling truck.
Logging trucks and log truck drivers are no different from commercial trucks or commercial truck drivers, however, the Washington study conducted by the Washington State University found that a small group of log truck drivers are often considered seasoned and experienced drivers of the dangerous profession, which may be attributing to the total decrease of log truck accidents. However, the study also noted that as these individuals begin to retire, not only will the logging industry suffer, but accidents may begin to increase instead of decrease.
The study noted that, “rising costs, aging drivers and long hours of service” as well as “other factors that could affect safety and economic viability include the ongoing effects of deregulation, poor driver recruitment” could all become factors responsible for a potential increase of log truck accidents.
Individuals who have been involved in a commercial truck accident are advised to seek medical assistance even if no signs or symptoms of an injury are present. Often, injuries sustained in a vehicular or commercial truck accident can remain unseen and may include internal bleeding or bruising, which could have fatal consequences on a victim if injuries are not immediately assessed and treated. In addition to consulting a medical professional and ensuring injuries are properly treated, it may also be advisable to contact an experienced commercial truck collision law firm.
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