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Truck sales rise 13% in August

2009-09-18T23:52:00.000-07:00

Having posted an 8 per cent growth in July after almost a year, truck sales (including multi-axletrailers) increased by 13 per cent to 17,549 units in August compared to the same period last year, according to the Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training (IFTRT).

Truck sales were down 38.22 per cent, 55.02 per cent and 62.50 per cent during April-June 2009, January-March 2009 and October-December 2008 quarters.

According to IFTRT, for the first time since the crash in October, the heavy multi-axle vehicles segment (25.2-31 tonnes), the industry growth-engine in terms of both value and volume, posted a marginal growth in sales at 0.53 per cent. Sales of medium commercial vehicles (15-16.2 tonne) continue to be lower than last year.

The performance would have been better but for a sharp decline in sales of tipper trucks — used by the construction industry — in both MCV and HCV category. Compared to August 2008, sales of tipper trucks were down by 17 per cent in the HCV segment and 47 per cent in the MCV segment respectively.

“Drop in construction activity has led to a sharp decline in tipper truck sales,” Mr S. P. Singh, co-ordinator of IFTRT, told Business Line.

On the brighter side, sales of cargo trucks in both MCV and HCV segments remained on the growth path for the second consecutive month. Sales of MCV cargo trucks — used mostly in hilly areas — grew nearly 53 per cent from 1,661 units to 2,536 units in August. Sales of the 25.2-31-tonne heavy cargo truck — the country’s main cargo mover — increased by close to 6 per cent to 5,148 units last month.

According to Mr Singh, the turnaround of the heavy truck segment may benefit Tata Motors the most.

“The 25.2 Tata Turbo-charged truck has caught the fancy of truck operators due to its higher fuel efficiency of 4-4.5 km a litre. We expect Tata Motors to grow faster than the industry in this segment,” Mr Singh said. The company is also a clear leader in the LCV truck segment riding on ‘Ace’.

Meanwhile a clampdown on overloading by Rajasthan Government is fuelling sales growth of heavy multi-axle trailer trucks (30-49 tonne). Used in transporting high density cargo such as cement, marble and minerals, sales of these vehicles have increased by 91 per cent to 1,626 units in August.

Interestingly enough, Mr Singh feels that truck sales may post a decline this month due to higher base in September 2008. “In an effort to push their quarterly sales, automakers pushed record number of vehicles to dealers in September 2008. While this has boosted their numbers, the dealers were burdened with high inventory and hardly placed orders in October 2008,” he said.

The Mack Bulldog arrives in Greensboro

2009-09-18T23:26:00.000-07:00

Mack Trucks officially opened its new world headquarters on National Service Road in Greensboro, NC, during a ceremony last week.

“Today begins a new chapter in Mack’s long and illustrious history,” said Dennis Slagle, Mack president & CEO. “We have a 109-year tradition of success, forged by excellent people and products, and that tradition will continue to grow here in North Carolina. The state and local area have welcomed Mack with open arms, and we look forward to becoming part of this community.”

Antique Mack trucks joined their present-day counterparts as part of the ceremony, which included tours of the new headquarters and presentations on the company’s history. The building will be identified easily by the eight-foot-tall gold statue of the Mack Bulldog out front. There is also a retail store open to the public for Mack merchandise.

The headquarters move to Greensboro is part of efforts by Mack’s parent company, Sweden’s Volvo Group, to improve efficiency. Mack will be able to take advantage of coordinated human resources, information technology, financial services and logistics already based in Greensboro as part of the Volvo Group, which is also the parent of Volvo Trucks North America.

“Establishing Mack World Headquarters here in Greensboro alongside our support organizations will make us a more efficient, agile, and cost-effective organization in almost every aspect of our business, from product development to aftermarket support,” Slagle said. “It further positions us for long-term growth and industry leadership.”

Buying Stylish Trucks For Promoting Your Business

2009-06-14T23:20:00.000-07:00

Many people imagine trucks to be very large and huge. This is not always the case. Today you can find many different types of trucks and they feature new comforts and stylish looks that are usually associated with trucks. To help people make the change from looking at big trucks to stylish trucks concept trucks were designed.

These concept trucks are designed so that they will appeal to the likes of everyone. Some of the trucks you see in the market are one like pick-up trucks, SUVs, heavy duty truck, medium duty truck etc. While these don’t fit the image one has of trucks these trucks have been given an revamp to their image.

A semi truck is also known as tractor-trailer or articulated lorry. An articulated truck or lorry consisting of a towing engine and a semi-trailer that carries the freight.

Colloquial terms for semi-trailer truck include truck and trailer, transfer truck, 18-wheeler, semi, Diesel, Mack truck.

The heavy duty trucks are known to be powerful. They are built with heavy duty engines with a lot of power hence they are called heavy duty trucks.

These heavy duty trucks or semi trucks are available with the truck dealers. There are various reputed brands that offer these trucks for same like Ford, Hummer, etc. you can buy these trucks directly from the Ford showroom or from the dealer. Ford is reputed brand in the automobile industry. With the growing demand for used trucks these dealers have also started displaying used ford trucks for sale.

Because of their exorbitant prices many businessman prefer to buy pre owned trucks which are available in good conditions. These used heavy duty trucks are also available with the dealers for sale. You can select the truck and compare its prices with the new ones to help you take your decision.

As trucks are used for transportation or construction purposes there are chances of wear and tear. You need to verify the quality of the truck physically and mechanically before buying a used truck.

There are many owners who advertise in the newspapers regarding the sale of used trucks. You can also take the help of internet to locate various dealers or owners who wish to sell their used trucks for sale. This is the fastest way of deriving information regarding the trucks and their models and comparing the prices sitting at the comfort of your home.

There are various finance schemes also available for buying pre used trucks. There are various finance companies who have tied up with dealers and they offer various payment options to suit your budget. You need to be sure that you do not pay a higher rate of interest just to derive a delayed payment option.

The financing company provides used truck financing to the businessmen at low interest rates. The buyer needs to specify the vendor or dealer they want to purchase from. The financing company would provide financing directly to that vendor. Hence the buyer can get the vehicle immediately.

Buying Used Trucks From Truck Dealers Online

2009-06-14T22:54:00.000-07:00

Like many other people currently searching the Internet for trucks for sale, you are trying to find the best deal possible. Whether you are looking for just any type of truck or for Mack trucks for sale or for used dump trucks for sale, you are bound to find what you need as the Internet is the place to find what you are looking for.

When it comes to trucks for sale, there is no better place to start looking then the World Wide Web as you will find yourself a large selection of Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, and Ford trucks, Dump, Peterbilt, freightliner along with just about any other make and model that you can think of. Basically, when it comes to trying to find trucks for sale, you want to land on a site that can give you the biggest variety in one location. After all, we all could use a little saved time and not having to deal with the frustration of going to site after site after site is an amazing feeling.

When it comes to looking for your favorite truck or the used truck for sale of your dreams, then there is no better place to look than http://www.truckpaper.com as they have compiled the most reliable information and data on trucks. No more confusing web searches as used trucks for sale can be easily found with a few simple clicks of the mouse. In no time, you will be led to an incredible list of used trucks for sale that meet your standards on what you are in the market for.

The general, a used semi truck is not bad at all if you can get on a lot. It can save you even more money that you can use for any repairs needed. Moreover used semi trucks are usually advised when the new truck drivers, so they don ‘t get overwhelmed and still trying to establish their names in the freight.

Deciding on whether to invest in a new or used truck can be a relative and subjective task. Regardless of your personal preferences, it is still very important to carefully assess the pros and cons of your choice for making your final decision.

Chevy S10: The Performance Packed Pickup

2009-06-09T23:02:00.000-07:00

Chevrolet truck has particularly given attention to the power and performance of this pickup to match the standards of other pickups from Mazda truck, Ford truck and Toyota truck. The vehicle has evolved beyond all and still it is affordable. They indeed deserve their boasting of matching their engine performance with Porsche 911 and Dodge Viper and other exotics.

This is a practical vehicle with nearly twice the trunk space compared to convertibles and to hard top models. You can have both the regular and extended cab models of Chevy S10. But thing which matters the most is the engine of the vehicle. After all it has to match the towing power and off road capabilities.

Drivers’ Delight:
Chevy S10 truck comes in different trims like the base S10, LS, S-10 ZR2, Crew cab, Xtreme, and S10 ZR5. All these trims give a variety of choice to pick your truck with options of facilities you want. But when it comes to engine you have only two options to choose from the Vortec engines. Besides that the transmission are available in both manual and automatic modes. You also have the choice of power in regards to 2 wheel-drives and 4 wheel-drives.

All the trims of Chevy S10 engine are available with two Chevy S10 engines makes – one is the Vortec 2200 four cylinder engine and the other one is the Vortec 4300 V6 engine. Both these engines give you dependable power you need to two the truck with load.

The Vortec 4300 V6 engines
comes with 250 pounds per foot of torque at 2800 rpm, and 190 horsepower at 4400rpm. This is the most powerful engine of this model. The driver would be enthralled with its acceleration, drag power and pick up. Whereas the other Vortec 2200 four-cylinder with 120 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 140 pound feet torque at the rate of 3600 rpm is not that bad. This engine too can carry on with the loads easily but cannot manage to give you the excellence which you can get from the V6 engine.

Nevertheless this vehicle has the Vortec Chevy S10 engine
which can offer you a good and reasonable mileage for all the trims. The 2200 four cylinder engine can give more miles per gallon than the V6 engine. Overall the pickup is a good vehicle to choose because the new Chevy is much better than the previous models.

Lets See What You Should Look For Used Truck

2009-06-09T22:59:00.000-07:00

If you are in the market for a used truck here are some things that you should look for:

1. If you are looking for a newer used truck, you should try to find one that is less than three years old, if possible. The depreciation rate is the reason for this guideline. Immediately after any car or truck leaves the lot brand new, it depreciates faster than it will for the rest of its life, and then the rate slows and levels off at about 3 years.

2. You can get a good idea of what you can afford for your used truck by using an online financing calculator. You simply enter the amount of the loan (do not forget to subtract any trade in value or down payment from the purchase price) and then put in the current interest rate and the length of financing.

3. Check the price for any used truck you are thinking of buying. If the price you are being offered on the used truck is a lot lower than what you find or a lot higher, you can ask questions to find out the reasons.

4. Don’t try to buy more used truck than you need or can afford. If you are a professional who uses a truck to haul heavy materials from location to location or around your work site, you may need a full-size, heavy duty truck. But, if you are going to be using it to haul groceries or an occasional sofa, you can probably get a mid-sized or compact pick-up.

5. Use caution when buying a used truck from a private seller. You may become the victim of identity theft or some other crime. Make sure that you not only check the identity of the seller, you also should check out the truck with a mechanic of your choice and also on a service which checks to see if your car has had any reported problems or been in an accident.

6. A dealership may offer higher prices than a private seller, but you will probably get some type of warranty and you can purchase an extended warranty if you choose. A dealer will often have on site financing as well. Talk to people you know who have recently bought a used car or truck to get names of good reputable truck dealers-this is a great way to get a firsthand account of the dealer.

Have You Ever Checked The Varieties Of Trucks That Are Available?

2009-06-09T22:54:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered how did the soft drink manufactured in the company land in the shopping mall? They were manufactured in a place that is located not very close to your residence but still they have made way to the mall placed besides your home.

These soft drinks that are manufactured are transported by enclosed trucks that are refrigerated to keep the drink in a good condition. Many companies buy used beverage truck for sale depending upon their need to extend their fleet. Some trucks are even open to show case the bottles and cans while transportation.

Various manufacturers use different types of beverage trucks to transport their beverage.

It is truly said that trucks are the life line of the transport industry. There are many trucks that are shop-built and cost an arm and a leg to build, and those trucks deserve just as much respect. These shopbuilt trucks for sale also occupy a very important space in the transport industry.

There are different types of trucks that are used for transportation of different products. They are designed to meet the requirements of different industries. They are known to be the best service providers.

When you study the different options of trucks available you will come across hooklift trucks for sale. These hooklift trucks are also configured to match up the application and need of the customer.

The main advantage of a hook lift truck is that.

- they can support numerous bodies, which cuts cost and maintenance.

- A single operator can perform multi function without leaving the cab of the truck, they can load unload or change truck beds within a very short time.

- These hook lift trucks have a rugged rear body and large over sized rear hinge pins to insure stability.

- The hooklift trucks have a very low maintenance cost as compared to other trucks which perform similar functions.

There are many different companies that manufacture these trucks. You can buy a Nissan truck or an Oshkosh truck or a Mack truck as per your choice.

There are many options of good manufacturing companies that are available. you can select from any of the reputed brands to buy a good asset.

You can search for different models of trucks on the internet. There are many dealers who advertise for sale of these vehicles offer details about the amazing features of the trucks and also post a photograph of the actual vehicle that is available.

This helps you in making a decision without running from pillar to post getting information about the new entrants and the modern features that are offered by various heavy vehicle manufacturing companies.

You can also compare different models to arrive at a solution about which trucks fits your bill.

Tata Motors launches new line of trucks

2009-05-30T02:26:00.000-07:00

Tata Motors on Thursday launched a new line of trucks to take on rivals Volvo and Mercedes and bring higher-quality trucks to India.

Tata also plans to export the line of trucks, ambitiously named "World Truck," first to South Africa, the Middle East and Russia, company officials said.

The new trucks are the latest bid by India's largest commercial vehicle maker to transform itself into a global auto power. So far, Tata's efforts to expand its global footprint have met with difficulty.

For now, Tata Motors remains an Indian company -- in April it sold 37,462 vehicles in India and exported just 1,261. But Tata hopes to eventually export the Nano, a $2,000 car launched in India this year, to Europe and the U.S. and officials say they aim to sell half their new trucks outside India.

Tata also acquired Ford's Jaguar and Land Rover brands last year, shortly before the global economic meltdown. It has struggled to refinance a $3 billion bridge loan it took out to pay for the deal.

The company said Wednesday night -- just days before the loan came due -- that it had managed to extend the maturity of the outstanding $1 billion balance to Dec. 31, 2010.

But Tata will pay significantly higher interest on the new loan -- 5 percent over the 1-month London Interbank Offered Rate, instead of 0.85 percent to 1.5 percent over LIBOR under the initial loan.

Angel Broking analyst Vaishali Jajoo said Tata's main competitive advantage on the global stage is pricing, but she expects margins to suffer as the company fights to establish itself in developed markets.

"They have to give up some returns to become a global player," she said. "For the next couple of years, I'm not expecting them to have a healthy cash flow."

Tata Motors lost 2.63 billion rupees ($54 million) last quarter as cost-cutting efforts failed to make up for withering demand.

Company officials said they were "cautiously optimistic" that the new trucks will help boost flagging sales, but acknowledged that a turnaround hinges on a broad economic recovery.

The new line of trucks was conceived in 2001, after Tata Motors reported a 5 billion rupee loss, one of the biggest in Indian corporate history, said R. Ramakrishnan, head of sales for Tata's commercial vehicles.

"We started looking inwards and said, 'What have we done wrong?'" he said.

It was from this soul-searching that Tata Motors decided to expand its vision beyond India and look "at the world as a canvas," he said.

Tata invested 10 billion rupees ($205 million) in developing the new truck line with its South Korean subsidiary Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Co. and the Tata Motors European Technical Center in the United Kingdom.

The trucks feature standard air-conditioning and offer global-positioning systems and other options not found in most of the dilapidated trucks that now ply India's expanding network of roads. Officials declined to discuss pricing.

The trucks will be produced initially in India and South Korea. Tata Motors is in talks to acquire an additional 300 acres of land near its factory in Jamshedpur, in eastern India where the trucks are produced, to build a vendor park for suppliers.

Buying a Truck to Meet Your Needs

2009-05-30T02:23:00.000-07:00

Buying a 4X4 truck can be an overwhelming task. You could go for a well established manufacturer, but there are still much more options to consider nonetheless. And it doesn't really matter who you are or where you are from, chances are that you are going to need a truck at least one in your lifetime. Now, if you've got the financial means to purchase one, that's very good. If you don't, you can always consider truck rental or truck leasing. And here are some pointers that could lead you in the right direction if you intend on purchasing a truck.

SIZE

How big a truck do you need? Do you need it for carrying things around from time to time, do you need it for your business? With these things in mind, decide upon the size of the truck that would be enough for you.

PRICE

Now I know you will instantly think of the price, so I needn't tell you to watch out for the price. What you should know though is the fact that the price of a truck can vary greatly, depending on the model. It can go from affordable to very expensive, just like a car would.

ENGINE

Remember that one of the most important things to consider about a pickup truck is its engine. Most trucks possess a V6 engine. This engine relies on a fair enough amount of fuel. However, most full sized trucks usually have V8 engines that deplete the gas tank very fast. In this case, you should definitely consider a diesel engine.

NUMBER OF PEOPLE IT CAN CARRY

Will you be using the truck to transport people from one place to another? Maybe you've thought about starting a business like that. In this case, it's advisable to buy an extended truck that can carry 8 or more people.

If you don't have the means to actually buy a truck, you could always consider truck leasing, or truck renting. Truck renting is suitable for cases in which the purchase of a new truck isn't justified. And here are some things to think about when leasing for short term:

1. Check all the prices and rental terms. You won't lack companies which will offer leasing and rental services.

2. Be careful with the details. Don't sign the contract for a rental until you are very clear about hidden costs and rental requirements. If there are any extra per mile fuel charges, make sure you know about them.

3. Make sure you check out the rental insurance. You want to make sure who is the insurance issued to.

4. Remember the time and place of the truck return. If you plan on going out of town, remember to take a map with you, so you won't get lost.

Someday in your life, you will feel the need of a truck after all, they are one of the most important means of transportation on land. Whether you just want to move a few things or an entire house, you can surely find a truck that will suit your needs. Nowadays, many businesses make their deliveries with a 4X4 truck.

Used Truck Top Models

2009-05-29T02:28:00.000-07:00

When looking at used trucks, remember that no matter what the brand is you should always have an educated engineer or someone experienced in automotives give you advice. Not everyone can tell at first glance what constitutes a good truck. You cannot always rely on salesmen to tell you the complete truth. Here we describe the top used trucks by brand and model.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks - First thing is if you like big, and I mean BIG, this is the brand for you. Typically the best thing you can get out of this brand is big trucking vehicles and also military trucks. If you don't know where to start looking I would personally refer you to investing in a used truck with a huge upper bunk. Its not fun trucking if your not comfortable. Buying used Mercedes saves you tons of money, any good taken care of truck can be just as reliable as a new truck. And with Mercedes, going the used route will get you more for your money in the long run. You could be just as likely to break down in a new truck then a used truck depending on the year and miles used. Why blow the extra money?

Volvo Trucks - The best Volvo's to get currently are used trucks, ever since Volvo's price increase on new vehicles in 2001, more used Volvo's are being purchased. The only backdrop to buying used Volvo's is you don't get that guarantee of no problems for the first 6 years. The company is though been known to have reliable used vehicles if in good enough condition left by previous owner.

MAN Trucks - For such a unique name they really don't set themselves apart with their trucks physical appearance. But according to rumors the reliability more then makes up for its lack of originality. This is a better company to look into if your looking for something more settle, not as towering and frightening as some of the other brands may make their trucks seem.

Scania Trucks - I personally would recommend this brand over Mercedes if you have a little more cash and want a little more space. These trucks tend to be a little bit more into the style, if your more worried about what you want your truck to look like. Not everyone wants to get seen in a used truck that looks like a bus though... and Scania tends to master that aspect. With its famous flat nosed models. But don't worry their not all like that!

But really when it comes down to it, the price of a used truck in comparison to a new one is unbeatable. And if your starting up a new company used trucks are more financially friendly. It allows you a safe source of transportation for your companies goods and that large chunk of money you saved from getting a new truck will make good backup finances for your business when and if it ever hits a hard spot.

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