Do you want the shiniest truck on the block? Do you want to make an impression on those who see you driving down the highway or parked in front of your business? If you are the kind of person who lets your truck say a lot about you and your company, then you need to keep it shiny and clean. 

Although truck cleaning can be a big job, it’s relatively simple for anyone to do or for anyone to hire-out.  Having a shiny truck, however, is another matter.  To have a shiny truck, you need to polish, and this can be tricky to do.  But with Berube’s Rotary Buffing Kit you can polish in a flash, producing a shiny truck that is the envy of others on the road.

Buffing is a difficult task because there is significant risk that you can damage your truck.  You need high-quality equipment, including safety adaptors be sure that your buffer does not damage your truck body, in order to do the job right.  With Berube’s kit, you get the highest quality name in buffing, sanding, and polishing—DeWalt.  A high-quality tool, DeWalt’s buffer is produced by a manufacturer you can trust, and when you use this tool with the buffing attachment, you can have a professional-looking buffing job that you’ve done all by yourself.  Derube’s kit also includes the airway buffing wheel safety flanges to be sure that you do not damage your truck.  The jeweler rouge and buffing wheel are also included in the purchase.  While this kit would cost you close to $300 if you bought it all individually from a hardware store or online, you can get Berube’s kit through their magazine or catalog for only $265.

Although this might seem like a steep price to pay for a shine, you’ll end up making your money back through the Getsavings you will accrue since you will no longer have to hire professional polishers.  In addition, the benefits of a polished truck are greater than just points for your ego.  Instead, a polished truck can say a lot about your business—that you pride yourself in your work and are able to do a top-rate job for your clients.

So next time, instead of just cleaning, try polishing your truck on your own with Berube’s kit, you might end up liking it so much that your colleagues ask you to polish their trucks!

Think alternative fuels are just for the not-so-powerful Smart cars? Think again. Now, a name that the U.S. has come to trust regarding the crafting of excellent semi-trucks is running on an alternative fuel. That’s right; two recent Peterbilt LNG truck models have been designed not only to give them the strength that truckers need, but also the clean energy that the ozone layer requires.

Peterbilt 365 and 384 will run on natural gas, which will be compressed and then liquefied in order to create a fuel feasible for powering the trucks. And powerful they are. In fact, truckers can choose to have both trucks outfitted with a Cummins Westport ISL G engine as one option. And if you know anything about Cummins, you know that they won’t let you down on engine quality.

With a 320-hp rating and 1,000 lb ft of torque, the Cummins engine is a powerhouse of strength. But it doesn’t need dirty diesel to exhibit that strength. Instead, this engine has been specifically designed to operate when alternative fuels are used. And what’s best is the fact that the strength and performance of this engine are comparable to the strength and performance of the traditional diesel powered engine.

However, these trucks eliminate one of the biggest problems of the diesel engine—emissions. The alternative fuel Peterbilt can operate whether you’re filling the tank with liquid or compressed gas. Regardless, this type of Peterbilt can meet and exceed some of the highest emissions standards, meaning it is good for the environment and advances the transportation industry in the direction of caring about the environment while still continuing to offer this valuable service. Peterbilt is proud to support Lower Greenhouse Gas emission initiatives.

So if you’re looking for a truck that can haul what you normally haul, a truck that can stand up to the rigors of the road, and also a truck that won’t pollute, you’re looking for a Peterbilt LNG truck. Check out the model today before buying another used, polluting vehicle. Since you’re a member of the trucking industry, check out tax breaks and other rewards for having an environmentally friendly truck.

Today, iPods have become a traveler’s stapler.  People walking down the road in cities, drivers on long trips, and airplane travelers, all can be seen with earbuds or an iPod plugged into a dock. Truckers, too, can benefit from the iPod in a few very specific ways.  While the iPod might be for listening to music, truckers can also use it to make their life on the road a little easier.  Here are five uses for the iPod that truckers will find fit them just perfectly.

1.   An Alarm Clock—Using the iPod’s alarm clock features is a sure fire way to make sure truckers get up on time.  Because the iPod’s alarm clock does not require traditional batteries or a power cord to let you know it’s time to rise and shine, it’s a great backup alarm in case others conk out just as hard as you do.  Just make sure it’s fully charged or plugged into a power supply before you hit the sack.

2.   A Portable Game System—There are some aspects of a trucker’s life that are just plain boring, and this often includes long periods of waiting.  Most frustrating can be those moments of complete standstill on the highway because of an accident or construction.  Instead of getting frustrated, you can get even by playing shoot ‘em up games on your iPod.

3.   A library on the go—When books on tape get a little blasé, try downloading one of many free and paid iPod applications that allow you to read on your iPod.  This way, you can find it much easier to annoy your friends with the quotes you find.

4.   A Browser—Getting your laptop out to do all of your Internet browsing can be quite a pain when you’re trying to get somewhere fast.  Ipods have built in browsers that let your fingers do the walking.  This is great for looking up directions and phone numbers. 

5.    A Weatherman—As a trucker, there are better ways to get your weather report than through your iPod, but with one of the iPod’s handy weather applications, you can have a forecast, literally, in the palm of your hand.

So there’s much more to the iPod than just music or movies.  Although these are certainly good, and possibly the best reasons to get one, there are many other reasons why you might want to buy an iPod to use on the road. But don't forget,  although Ipods can be costly, it is possible to buy used Ipods for a lot less. 

Trucker to Trucker is pleased to welcome Valley Freightliner as one of the newest dealers to feature its inventory on the web site. Valley Freightliner, located in Washington State, has a background of excellence in both sales and service. Specializing in new and used Freightliner trucks, Valley Freightliner can meet all of their customers needs when it comes to buying, financing, and getting on the road in a new big rig. As a true leader in semi truck sales in the Seattle area, Trucker to Trucker is pleased to have Valley Freightliner, a company committed to excellence, on its team.  

Valley Freightliner has been operating their two Washington locations since 1986. Whether you’ve looking for a top-of-the-line Freightliner that has just come off of the assembly line or you’re seeking a quality but less expensive used truck, Valley Freightliner is the place to look for full service and excellence. Valley Freightliner’s vision is to build up a base of customers who keep returning for high quality vehicles and excellent customer service. Because Valley Freightliner knows that this can only be done through achieving excellence, that’s what this company strives to do. 

Trucker to Truck is pleased to offer visitors to the web site a chance to view Valley Freightliner’s inventory online. Instead of traveling all the way to Pacific, Washington, truckers who have come to know and love Trucker to Trucker can learn to love Valley Freightliner through viewing high-resolution images of the company’s trucks and information about their specs online. Because Trucker to Trucker seeks to offer truckers assistance with their businesses through offering  one-stop-shopping for trucks and trucking accessories, Valley Freightliner is a perfect fit for Trucker to Trucker’s web site. The staff at Trucker to Trucker hopes you’ll check out Valley Freightliner’s inventory soon.

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Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ameritruck’s dealership has made a name for itself along Equipment Drive, and the four paved acres of shining carolina semi-trucks have a lot to do with it. But Ameritruck’s reputation didn’t just come from the fact that they sell some good looking trucks—companies across the U.S. and around the world do that. No, Ameritruck is a company that Americans trust because the dealers have prided themselves on offering not only high quality trucks, but also high quality service to go with them.  

The newer model used trucks that Ameritruck has on their lot aren’t your run of the mill semis. Instead, they are high-quality, frontline ready heavy haul, name brand trucks that look as good as they feel when you take them out on the road. Of course, you don’t want to forget the creature comforts. CD players, cabs stocked with comfortable bunks, and power locks, windows, and doors are just a few of the features that Ameritruck’s inventory can offer. If you want to look good, drive great, and feel at home, Ameritruck can help.  

And if you want to be impressed, you can drive out to North Carolina to check out their lots of trucks and showroom. However, you don’t have to make the trek just to see what Ameritruck has to offer. As a dealer that lists its inventory with Trucker to Trucker, Ameritruck is easy to access whether you’re driving through North Carolina, Canada, or Mexico. Just a quick visit to Trucker to Trucker can put you in full view of the many trucks that are offered, including the 2005 aerodynamic Volvo that will keep you moving at a fast rate of speed or the 2003 International outfitted with so much chrome that it’s surprising that you don’t have to wear sunglasses when inspecting it.  

So if you’re looking for a dealer who can put you in a quality truck without much hassle—Ameritruck is always ready to help their customers by answering questions and assisting with financing—look no further. You can view Ameritruck’s inventory by visiting them at Trucker to Trucker.  

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Trucker To Trucker is pleased to welcome Big Truck & Equipment Sales as a member of its ever-expanding family. With both focused on giving truckers what they want in terms of quality without breaking the bank, Trucker to Trucker and Big Truck & Equipment Sales have shared values that will help them along in every step of their business relationship. If you’re looking for a company with a small business feel but big business quality, look no further. Big Truck & Equipment Sales on Trucker to Trucker is there for you.  

Whether you work in the construction industry or you drive a big rig, Big Truck & Equipment Sales specializes in every transportation and construction field, although they tend to sell mostly bucket trucks. Because they don’t want to let their customers down, Big Truck & Equipment Sales searches all over the US for only the best in used trucks and equipment. Once they find them, they bring them to their California lot, where they do safety inspections and then send the trucks off to customers at reasonable prices. In fact, Big Trucks & Equipment will even consider purchasing your used truck or piece of construction equipment if you’re looking for an honest buyer, or will accept quality used trucks as a trade-in.  

For 10 years, Big Truck & Equipment Sales has been offering quality vehicles in California and abroad. Trucker To Trucker is pleased to have such a varied dealer on board, and both companies hope that truckers and construction workers in a variety of fields can make the most of what Big Truck & Equipment Sales has to offer—high quality trucks at reasonable prices. So if you’re looking for a truck or piece of equipment that is a bit harder to find through traditional channels, try checking out Big Truck & Equipment Sales on Trucker to Trucker’s web site.  

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If you’ve looked everywhere and you still can’t find the part you need to get your truck back on the road, then you might want to take a look at PartSeek, the web site that helps truckers get connected with their parts. 

Founded in 1998, PartSeek is an outgrowth of Partslink, which was put online in 1994.  Created by Scott Tetz, who has been working in the salvage industry since childhood, these web sites uniquely harnessed the Internet when it was new in order to provide truckers with the ability to search for commercial used truck parts not just in their own locality, but also across many communities.  After all, the parts may be along the trucker’s usual route. 

Truckers can use PartSeek to find truck parts through searching by model number or part number.  They can also browse by category.  Categories include such parts as cab parts, radiators, and even other.  Truckers who have a large fleet, who enjoy mechanical work, or who are interested in getting into the parts business can use this service to browse parts, perhaps making the purchase of a lifetime.

But PartSeek isn’t just one company with one inventory.  Instead, it is a hub, and when truckers fill out a request, it is sent to many other dealers who scan their inventories and then get back to the trucker.  Because of this, it is sometimes the best option for truckers who are looking to get a truck part fast. Sign up here for a free trial!

Of course, today there are other options for truckers looking for commeercial used truck parts that will get to them fast and are affordable.  One of these options is buying used parts, an option that has become increasingly popular due to the economic conditions in the United States.  Web sites other than PartSeek, like Trucker to Trucker offer online classifieds where you can search for a part from an individual or dealer.  This could end up saving you hundreds in the long run!

Just a few short years ago, the Internet was unheard of, but now that it’s here, it’s for far more than chatting and setting up a Myspace profile.  With the Internet, you can harness the power of being connected and find the used parts you need when you need them using sites like these.

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Since 1984, Tiger Tool has been providing high-quality, top-of-the-line tools and mechanics kits for truckers, offering them items that make their lives on the road easier or let them save money by doing some of their own repairs.  Founded by a fleet owner who had consistent trouble removing seized universal joints without causing damage to the rest of the truck, Tiger Tool was built around inventions to make the trucking life easier.  Eventually, Tiger tool founder Mike Skoworodko invented the perfect tool to remove that universal joint, which is quite popular among truckers today, and Tiger Tool was born.

Today, truckers can use Tiger Tool to buy a variety of tools necessary for completing their own maintenance, but some of the best value can be had through the purchase of combination kits.  These kits come with all the tools needed in order to make many repairs, and can end up saving you hundreds.  A great variety of kits allow you to choose the ones that you believe will be most helpful for the repairs that your truck often needs.

Several mechanics’ kits are available for the trucker that is bent on doing the greatest self-repair.  Most of these kits are designed to help the mechanic who is disassembling universal joints, and each kit has different materials, so you can choose the one that best fits your situation.  In addition, a new heavy-duty mechanic kit comes equipped with heavy-duty parts.  This kit is sure to get the job done.

Snap ring puller kits, slack adjuster service kits, and other varieties are also available.  The kits vary in cost, but one of the basic mechanic’s kits costs a little more than $1,6000.  This discounted price still looks quite expensive on paper, but that number doesn’t figure what you’ll be saving in truck repairs—quite a bit.

Tiger Tool’s combination kits are the perfect products for truckers who enjoy doing their own mechanical work or who are thinking of starting.  Because these kits include everything you need for many jobs, you won’t discover that you suddenly need a specialized tool that it might be difficult to obtain.  Tiger Tool’s kits are sturdy, strong, and built with the trucker in mind.  When you do your repairs with Tiger Tool, you’re making the best efforts to service your truck without causing damage to it.  Tiger Tool, with its combination kits and other instruments can be visited online, where you can view pictures and specifics of kits and tools. 

Unbalanced tires are not only dangerous, but they also end up costing you much more money in the long run, as you have to replace your tires more often.  If you’re driving down the road, and your steering wheel starts shaking, odds are you need to balance your tires.  If they are not balanced, you could easily loose control of your truck, since unbalanced tires can lead to a different kind of feel when you’re on the road. 

The traditional way of balancing tires has been to use wheel weights, which have been around for quite some time.  But now, there’s a way to balance tires specially designed with the trucker in mind, and that’s Dyna Beads.

Dyna Beads are high-density, ceramic beads that are easily installed and continually balance your tires as you drive.  That means you never have to drive for a second on unbalanced tires.  Other methods of balancing tires make you wait until you think your tires are unbalanced to have them balanced—time and time again.  But with Dyna Beads, you never have to wait that long.

Dyna Beads were made for semi-trucks, RVs, and other vehicles that do a lot of over-the-road driving.  Unlike wheel balancing methods for personal cars and trucks, Dyna Beads are formulated for the rigors of the road, for vehicles that have to travel long, hard miles on their tires.  These kinds of tires get the most stress, so they need Dyna Beads in order to be cost-effective.

In fact, Dyna Beads actually end up saving you money as a trucker.  When tires are unbalanced, they have to be replaced much faster because they do not receive equal amounts of wear and tear. No longer circular, they end up dragging you along the road, costing you more in fuel expenses.  As fuel prices continue to rise, the last thing you want to do is have to fuel up more often, and healthy tires have been connected to better fuel mileage.  With Dyna Beads, you’ll get balanced tires that don’t have to be replaced often and that reduce fuel costs.

Of course, cost isn’t the only benefit of keeping your tires balanced with Dyna Beads, other benefits include the fact that your ride will be smoother, free of the vibration associated with unbalanced tires.  Vibrating during driving can be frustrating even if you are only going a short distance, but it can make work nearly unbearable of you are driving hundreds of miles.

Not only will Dyna Beads save you money and improve your ride, but they are also safe, reusable, and inexpensive.  They don’t harm tires in any way and they can be reused with new tires or different vehicles.  So if you’re looking for a cost-effective way to save money on tires, fuel, and tire balancing, Dyna Beads are the perfect solution.

Who says semi-trucks have to be big? In fact, they can be most effective when they’re quite small. Truckers have often found that promotional semi-trucks, or small-scale models of the trucks they drive, can be beneficial for marketing their business in the form of gifts and give away items.

Many offices and businesses give away pens, pads of paper, and other promotional items in order to help market their business, but these are often lost or thrown away. A promotional truck, on the other hand, is a wonderful way to show others that you’re out there and ready to transport their goods! Promotional trucks are perfect for children and truck lovers. They look great on bookcases, shelves, and windowsills.  Even if you don’t own a trucking business, emblazoning your business’ name on the side of a truck will get more people to look than if you get that name written on the side of a pen.

But for many business owners, getting promotional trucks has been impossible because the companies that manufacture these trucks want thousands before an order can even be processed. With promotionaltrucks.com, you’ll get the same great customer service whether you’re looking to buy one model truck or one million trucks!

Promotional Truck offers replica trucks that help you get your message across to your clients. Instead of handing out business cards with your information on them, give your clients a model-sized truck. According to Promotional Truck, this method of advertising is ultra effective because clients then have your information right in front of them on their desks or bookshelves.  Instead of fishing for a business card or looking through the Yellow Pages, all they have to do is pick up the phone, take a look at their promotional truck, and call.  Promotional trucks are also a great way to say thank you, a gift that will not only show you care but have clients, freight brokers, and even family members thinking of you.  Then you’ll get the calls the next time an opportunity comes up! In fact, Promotional Trucks even manufactures model-sized accident reconstructions to be used for the insurance company or in the courtroom.

So whether you’re looking to give a gift or to drum up your business, remember that semi-trucks don’t have to be big. You might get more results from a tiny semi on your client’s desk than a whole fleet driving down the road.

 If you’re waiting to buy a new truck, you’ve got some choices to make. Why? Because in 2010 the EPA has issued new emissions standards that will be applied to all newly manufactured trucks. This means that when you choose a new truck, you will have to think about emission reducing components, as well as the regular checklist of engines, breaks, sleepers, and other standard parts.

In 2010, the EPA will require new vehicles to meet or exceed a new emissions limit, which is .2 NOx, down from 1.2 NOx in 2007. This is a rather sizeable amount. In order to achieve these standards, truck manufacturers have to install emissions reducing components. But all components are not equal. Just like the other options that truckers have to choose from when buying a new vehicle, the types of emissions reduction components available are varied.

When buying a new truck in 2010, truckers will have two choices, according to major truck manufacturer International. They can choose an emissions reduction component that is in-cylinder, which is called Advanced EGR. On the other hand, truckers can choose a more complicated system that adds fluid as an after-treatment in order to reduce emissions.

International’s take is to use the first option—Advanced EGR, calling their emissions reduction component MaxxForce Advanced EGR. Truckers who choose to go with International’s Advanced EGR system will have the benefit of the name and the quality of International’s experience in truck manufacturing. In addition, MaxxForce is the easiest way to meet the new requirements, making it simple for the system to be kept up to date, as opposed to the addition of fluid, which is costly and takes time.

When truckers go out to purchase new trucks in 2010, they need to be aware of the new requirements regarding emissions control, and they will have to add emissions reduction devices to their checklist of things to examine before purchasing a truck. By going with an easy system that has a good reputation, like the one offered by International, truckers can save themselves time and money.