Research on the Internet but Buy from In-Store
With online marketing a buzz word today, you’ve got to wonder how many people still actually are buying in the shops. Me, I won’t ever become a converted Internet shopper. Don’t get me wrong. I love researching on the Net. There’s no better way than this. You literally can have a product catalogue at your fingertips or if you prefer the human voice, you can get the dirt on any product by asking around in the right chat rooms and forums. Just spend a half hour is Ask.com, and you’ll probably find yourself an expert who’s tried and tested the product you want to buy, and who’s not only enthused enough to give you the run-down on the product, but who’s also ready to answer any questions you may have, or failing this, will probably be able to point you in the right direction.
And marketers are big into comparison shopping as they are literally making your shopping experience a user-friendly one. Why read a stack of product brochures and try to decode what’s important and what isn’t, when you can find a comparative chart online that will help you to zoom in to the finer detail faster. Read more
Truck And Heavy Equipment Financing – i80 Equipment
Truck And Heavy Equipment Financing – i80 Equipment
I-80 equipment sells used bucket trucks for many different industries. The trucks they offer are reconditioned and offered to their customers at pre-owned prices. The aim of I-80 equipment is to help companies find quality equipment for their business without all the hassle. The valuable resources that I-80 equipment offers have helped many companies get quality trucks at a low and affordable price.
Financing can be a difficult process when it comes to making a major purchase of industrial equipment for a business. I-80 understands the frustrations facing these businesses. Sometimes equipment is needed immediately in order for a business to flourish. If the equipment is not obtained it may result in a downturn for the company. That is why I-80 equipment has specialists that are always ready to walk a new or existing client through the finance process. Read more
Reconditioning Process Of Bucket Trucks – i80 Equipments
Reconditioning Process Of Bucket Trucks – i80 Equipments
I-80 equipment sells reconditioned bucket trucks and other equipment. Each and every vehicle that is bought receives a complete overhaul before ever being sold. The quality and amount of work that goes into each vehicle allows I-80 to stand behind each one that is sold.
The first step in the overhaul process is that the vehicle is completely disassembled. This allows for each vehicle to be completely inspected when it arrives. Any extra boxes are cut off of the truck and it goes on to the next step. The bucket truck is then sprayed down completely with a very powerful degreaser. Once the degreaser has had a chance to clean the truck it receives a full power wash. Read more
Bucket Truck Safety
Public utilities, along with any number of private companies have used bucket trucks in their operations for as long as both have existed. A bucket truck is any kind of truck that utilizes aerial lift equipment, raising a “bucket” into the air for any number of possible uses. As a result, there are a great many workers who at one time or another are called upon to operate these trucks. Since there is a hydraulic lift involved, and balance can be compromised once the bucket has been raised, it is especially important to consistently follow some basic safety advice.
A very important step involved in the safety process involves a quick daily inspection of the equipment. A routine inspection should include: checking the vehicle for all necessary decals and stickers on or near the boom. They must all be clean and legible. The tire pressure should be checked and tires inspected for any damages. Look for any broken or damaged parts and for any oil and fluid leaks. All lights should be fully operational. Read more
Minimizing Emissions with Hybrid Bucket Trucks
Since so many public utilities, city and county governments use bucket trucks to do all kinds of maintenance and construction work, there is a great deal of interest in finding ways to minimize fuel costs as well as minimizing the impact so many vehicles can have on the environment. A municipality will probably not just use bucket trucks, but boom trucks of various kinds, derrick digger trucks, crane trucks and dump trucks. Any technology that can help bring the short and long-term costs of these fleets down is very welcome.
Across the country, more and more utility companies as well as city and county governments are becoming interested in diesel-electric hybrid trucks for their fleets. While on the road, the hybrids run on a combination of bio-diesel and battery power. A hybrid is typically about 60% more fuel efficient than a regular diesel truck. This results in savings of $4,500 per year, per truck. Maintenance costs on the hybrids are also expected to be lower. Read more
Proper Use of Aerial Lifts
A wide variety of trucks use an aerial lift system. Utilities and private contractors have used bucket trucks, crane trucks, boom trucks and derrick digger trucks for a large variety of important tasks in repair and construction work. The US Department of Labor has stated that about 26 construction workers die every year while using aerial lifts. It is therefore vitally important that truck operators understand some of the does and don’ts.
OSHA regulations state that employers cannot force an employee to use unsafe equipment, so one of the best things you can do to protect yourself is to perform a thorough safety inspection before using lift equipment. Look for any leaks of air or hydraulic fluid, and make sure all emergency and operating controls are functioning. Also check personal safety gear along with outriggers and guardrails. Read more
Advances in Bucket Truck Design
Those who design bucket trucks and other types of trucks for use by utilities companies and local governments have a uniquely challenging job. Designers need to always keep in mind the many and varied tasks these trucks will be expected to perform and yet never compromise on safety features.
Yet another thing that adds to the complexity of bucket truck design is the repercussions of deregulation on the American electric utility industry. This deregulation has forced utilities to change the way in which their workers are utilized, and in turn, changes the way equipment is used as well. Since electric utilities are now expected to be more competitive, many are streamlining their crews, using fewer workers to get the same number of jobs done. Read more
Becoming a Dump Truck Driver
Though it’s not a career path considered by many, driving a dump truck can be an interesting and rewarding line of work. It can be difficult and dirty, but it can also be financially rewarding, and allows you to be an important part of some very interesting projects.
The first step you need to take in order to become a dump truck driver is to take the test for the Commercial Driver’s License, or CDL. You can take this test at your local branch of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You will need to take both a written and driving test, and will need to schedule this in advance. Typically, DMV offers CDL tests one Saturday every month. If you have never driven any kind of truck before, it may be helpful to take a class that can help you prepare for both exams. These classes are typically one to two days long. Read more
Buying a Used Bucket Truck
The electrical, telecommunications and construction industries have been hit particularly hard by the latest recession. Many of these companies are searching for new ways to cut costs, so they can either continue to expand, or even just stay in business. One area where these industries typically make large capital outlays is in equipment. Many companies of any size have a need for large numbers of bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, crane trucks and boom trucks.
These types of trucks tend to be highly specialized to the task they are meant to perform. While the most common is the bucket truck used by power linemen working for electric utility companies, the basic bucket truck chassis can be used for a number of variations on the aerial lift truck. Some common types are derrick digger trucks, boom trucks and crane trucks. Read more
Using Bucket Trucks in a Fleet
Since large utility companies are among the biggest users of bucket trucks, they are faced with the challenge of using numerous trucks for a variety of purposes. Planning what kinds of trucks are needed for various tasks can be a challenging undertaking.
Large electric utilities may need upwards of 500 trucks at any given time. They typically use a combination of bucket trucks, crane trucks, boom trucks, digger derrick trucks and various flatbed configurations. Many companies cover large areas, sometimes an entire state; which means they need to have trucks appropriate to any number of conditions and terrain. Read more
