The last year of fuel price increases has hit the trucking industry and its affiliated industries particularly hard. Profits are down for the major players and many smaller companies are being squeezed out of the trucking business altogether. What this means for sales of Class 7 trucks and parts is that the business landscape will remain somewhat flat for the time being with the prospect of some recovery by the end of the year or early next year. Trucks will continue to sell steadily, since...
The Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG currently has the reputation as the most advanced and versatile Class 7 truck on the planet. This off-road wonder and long-hauler has also been tricked out in a luxury version that’s a big status symbol in the Middle East, where the going often gets tough. The philosophy there, I guess is that no matter how rough the terrain, it’s important to get there in style. And with a UNIMOG, you don’t just use it for offroading and reaching remote, inaccessible locations, you can...
Tires are important component of any motor vehicle and wheels that are
worn or bent can cause vehicle shaking and reduce the ability to handle
the car properly, thus directly affecting the safety of all passengers
in the vehicle. Car and truck wheels typically include a tire, a rim,
and often a hubcap – all of which are used to easily propel the vehicle
over various types of terrain. Tires are mounted onto wheels that bolt
onto the hub of the vehicle. Tires fit around wheels to protect...