Business is all about speed and delivering on time. Our success ratio is highly dependent on the performance level of our transportation means. A chance missed is like an opportunity lost. It is not easy to repeat success time after time. Truck or lorry has always been an indispensable part of our civilization. And with changing times, we have witnessed more than revolutionary changes in this sector of automobile industry.

Before, we try to walk in the direction of its life and uses we first need to encounter with the history part. It came into prominence in the early part of 20th century with the concept of ‘Super duty’ models. And there were three options available- standard, super cab and crew cab. While the first offered a small door with space for 2-3 passengers, the other provided a leg room for 5-6 people and a number of two small doors. And the last variant was structured with four regular sized-doors and was good enough to hold again 5-6 persons. Also there was an option to choose from either a 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission.

The first basic models were always like an experiment done with good intentions and honest approach. Once it gathered pace and people started using it more and more, many observations and reviews came forward and companies were forced to make few changes in the upcoming models. Read the rest of this entry »

Truck is a commercial vehicle and is primarily meant for delivering goods. It is the backbone of every industry. Speed and reliability are two indispensable factors of every commercial activity. We try to live large on our promises in professional life. Our entire focus is to outdo negativity in terms on non-deliverance or cannot afford not to be on time.

Greek word ‘trochos’ is similar to it. Lorry is another popular name that one can come across.

Medium duty trucks perform various functions that no other vehicle can. From delivering goods to carrying heavy industrial equipments, going places and covering journeys of thousand miles without any pressure is the routine definition of medium trucks.

Medium duty trucks have got a whole different type of body than any other motor-vehicle. We would try to inspect various factors and aspects of it. Cab is undeniably the most important place as the driver sits over here. Usually, we found another compartment attached to it known as sleeper. It provides unique space and is used for different purposes. Either driver can sit and sometimes sleep as well over there. Different designs of it are available in the market like cab behind engine, cab over engine and conventional cab. Of these three, conventional cabs are commonly used. Read the rest of this entry »

We travel a lot (for many reasons). And the purpose of every journey is to achieve something. We also have different ways of transporting ourselves. People either use cars and relevant means for this purpose. Trucks have been an essential part of our economical success. People rely heavily on medium duty trucks and they are right in doing so. From its first days to this very day, medium duty trucks are fast and accurate on speed.

Give me a definition of business “To make and keep promises in an executive manner”. Present an idea of medium duty trucks “With ultimate vision to achieve business goals”.

Our business sense has been more to do with customer service. And there is no better way than to deliver goods and treat them like us, as a part of team and family.

Medium duty trucks carry heavy equipments, deliver daily use items and stand equal to tough weather situations. There is no substitute for it and on many fronts, medium duty trucks have provided valuable services to military base when no other vehicle was able to reach there. Read the rest of this entry »

The word has its origin in the Greek history. Lorry is also used to define trucks in some countries. British English is the traditional one and is mother to many.

In 1930, Australia became the first country to initiate small utility trucks or medium duty trucks. Ever since then, its design and other features have undergone tremendous change. Innovations keep on happening thus making our lives better. There are different kinds of categories available in the market. Heavy, medium and light duty trucks are meant to serve different needs. Of these three, we are going to discuss about medium duty trucks.

For every vehicle, there are two different modes available- gas and diesel. People would prefer the latter one as compared to the other. Reasons are simple as it is affects the cost value and the overall life tenure increase by many folds. The big question lies in front of us is- Manual transmission or automated one. It is a classy one as both caters to different needs. Now, manual transmission is the best choice for those who make fewer stoppages. On the contrary, automated option helps to make more frequent stoppages. Be careful, to pick the best rare axle ratio as it would be a critical factor in saving a lot of money. Minimum and effective consumption of fuel is what we are talking about.

A medium duty truck is really more than a truck in many means. For many, it is a means of livelihood. The whole business success depends on it. Timely deliveries and accurate handling of products is of paramount importance. Medium duty truck falls into different categories. From class 5 (16,001 to 19,500 lb, GVWR), class 6 (19,501 to 26,000 IB, GVWR) and class 7 (26,001 to 33,000 IB, GVWR). To have a better understanding of the technical aspects, really pay rich dividends in a long race.

First, the purpose of medium trucks should be identified. Factors like that for how many times it is going to be stopped and started again and its off-road use. Customer’s expectations are driving manufacturer’s ability to produce and manufacture trucks that are equivalent to meet specific needs. Current situations like global warming and rising prices of fuel have left them thinking with alternate options (Hybrid models).