BRAKES: How They Work | Science Garage

Brakes are the unsung heroes of performance. Everybody loves going fast, but slowing down is important too. There’s disk brakes, vented brakes, brembo brakes and drilled brakes-- let’s “brake” it all down! Bart talks about the principles that make your brakes work. From drums and discs, to friction and heat, we get to the nitty gritty of how Brakes systems keep you safe.

Meeting the Challenge - Less Weight / More Payload

Truck chassis manufacturers have the challenge of providing a product that will allow the buyer to carry loads that will not overload the axles and meet all the motor vehicle standards.

Premier Truck Center offers standard and custom bodies and accessories that enable maximum payloads. Designed and constructed with aluminum, these products are proving their durability by customers in daily use.

Here are a few examples of our innovative solutions at Premier Truck Center:

                                                                              

                               Aluminum Dump Body with Drop Down Door, Underbody Box, Tarp, etc.

                                  How about an Aluminum Dump Body with Liftgate!

                               How about an Aluminum Dump Body with a Slide Out Ramp!

We can do it!

Premier Truck Center - Just South of the Famous Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Palmetto, Florida

                 Premier + = Making Your Truck Work for You!

                 Learn more at: https://premiertruckbodies.com/

 

Official SEMA Show Exhibitor Video (2022)

The trade-only SEMA Show is the place where domestic and international manufacturers increase awareness of their businesses, generate leads for future orders, see existing customers, network with others in the industry and introduce new products. Get in front of tens of thousands of buyers and thousands of media who are looking for your new products at the 2022 SEMA Show. Find out more and apply at https://www.semashow.com/exhibitor

Built To Keep You Working: Truck Tool Boxes

Proudly manufactured right here in Mentor, Ohio, each Truck Tool Box is built with precision to keep your tools dry and secure. From Underbody and Crossover to Gull Wing and Topsider, we have the right Truck Tool Box for your application. See here: https://www.buyersproducts.com/catalo...

New Tesla Semi Truck..."Sneak Peak"

New Tesla semi truck about to hit The Streets Here's a glimpse of The Future..

Turn Your Pickup Into a Dump Truck with a DumperDogg® Dump Insert

The slide-in DumperDogg Dump Insert from Buyers Products makes it easy to convert your 3/4 ton+ pickup with a 6 or 8 ft bed into a dump truck. The slide-in unit has a 6000 lb capacity and is powered by your truck's electrical. A double-acting scissor hoist provides up to a 45° dump angle. The versatile tailgate opens up or down and can be removed completely, so you can still use your truck like a regular pickup. A number of accessories, including side wall extensions, roll tarp kits, a removable tailgate spreader, and a cab guard are also available. For more information, and to see our complete line of DumperDogg products and accessories, visit https://www.buyersproducts.com/catalo.... Available Models (Click the link for more info): Stainless Steel Models - https://bit.ly/2JeNRqT 5534000 - 8 Foot 5534006 - 6 Foot Carbon Steel Models - https://bit.ly/2xO43q4 5531000 - 8 Foot 5531006 - 6 Foot Poly Model - https://bit.ly/2Fd5fIo 5532000 - 8 Foot

Good Headlights Mean Fewer Crashes - IIHS News

Good IIHS headlight ratings linked to lower crash rates

The headlight ratings program developed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is reducing dangerous nighttime crashes in the real world, a recent study shows.

Nighttime crash rates per mile are nearly 20 percent lower for vehicles with headlights that earn a good rating in the IIHS evaluation, compared with those with poor-rated headlights, the study found. For vehicles with acceptable or marginal headlights, crash rates are 15 percent and 10 percent lower than for those with poor ratings.

The All-New Ford Super Duty®: For the Builders | Ford

To the people who build this country, this one's for you. Introducing the all-new Ford Super Duty®. Learn more about the Ford Super Duty here: https://ford.to/3EeEWkj

How BOLT Locks Work

A brief video demonstration on how a BOLT Lock works.

Remove Your Plow from Storage + 12 Tips For Preparing Your Snow Plow For Winter

Check the following items:

___ Inspect all bolts and fasteners on the plow.

___ Inspect and re-torque all fasteners in the vehicle mount.

___ Inspect all welds in plow structure and vehicle mount.

___ Inspect plows cutting edge and plow shoes, replace if necessary.

___ Change hydraulic fluid.

___ Tighten the trip and return springs. Rule of thumb is to tighten so that a business card can be slid between the coils in the middle of the spring.

___ Grease the vertical pin, and any pivot pins.

___ Apply di-electric grease to all electrical connections on the truck and plow.

___ Inspect all the truck/plows lights, and properly adjust and align the plows headlights.

___ Prepare an emergency parts kit: hydraulic fluid, hoses, solenoid, fuses, trip/return springs, safety strobe, flares, tow strap and a shovel.

___ Have the trucks charging system and battery inspected.

___ Make sure the alarm clock and coffee pot work.

For additional details, the following maintenance videos will help you to prepare your BOSS Snowplow for the upcoming season.  Be ready, snow is just around the corner!

How To Remove Your BOSS Straight Blade Plow From Storage

BOSS V-Plow Storage Removal Video & Instructions

Dumper Dogg by Buyers Equipment | Dump Body Insert | UpTruck Fleet Center

Sam with UpTruck Fleet Center shows off the really useful Dumper Dogg from Buyers Equipement. See more at http://www.uptruckfleetcenter.com

The 2022 Ford E-Transit: A New Dawn Rises | E-Transit | Ford

As a new dawn rises on an electric horizon, there is work to be done on the ground. Like transporting life-saving medicine, keeping our lights on and the water running and keeping us fed. We've been doing this work for more than 100 years, and our zero-emission Ford E-Transit* will help ensure that we can do it for 100 more.

2024 Silverado EV – Team Chevy Meets the Silverado EV | Chevrolet

We gave a couple of our Team Chevy NASCAR drivers their first up-close look at the First-Ever All-Electric Silverado, and they agree that it’s a winner. Learn more about the First-Ever All-Electric Silverado EV: https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/si...

Best Car Safety Features | Consumer Reports

There are many ways to prevent car accidents. Consumer Reports looks at the latest technology designed to save people’s lives.

Checking Your Tires for Towing

It's a good idea to check your tires before towing