Why it Takes a License to Drive

The following are a sampling of REAL answers received on exams given by The California Department of Transportation’s driving school: Q Do you yield when a blind pedestrian is crossing the road? A What for? He can’t see my license plate. Q When driving through fog, what should you use? A Your car. Q What… Continue reading Why it Takes a License to Drive

Air Brakes Test

Why did the truck driver drive his truck off the cliff? He wanted to try out the air brakes.

An Expert Opinion on Repairing Car Scratches Yourself

Any car owner knows how easy it is to get the odd scratch or dent on your vehicle, it’s almost inevitable but can be frustrating nonetheless. The question then becomes should you fork out to have it fixed at the local garage or do you tackle the problem yourself? You don’t have to be a… Continue reading An Expert Opinion on Repairing Car Scratches Yourself

Unique Ways of Using Lumber Tarps

Tarpaulins or tarps have many uses. One of them is to protect whatever is wrapped within it. These features and ability to last long makes it a one time purchase for many of us and we use it regularly to protect our goods and to ensure that they do not get damaged in any circumstances.… Continue reading Unique Ways of Using Lumber Tarps

Safe Forklift Truck Operation

Those working with or near forklift trucks on a regular basis should be aware of the potential risks associated with this work. Being safe isn’t difficult but there are a larger number of accidents per year as a result of working with a forklift truck than you would imagine. Almost three quarters of accidents happen… Continue reading Safe Forklift Truck Operation

Industrial Demolition Contractors Talk Cab Protection

There are endless safety considerations in the scrap metal demolition industry, from pinching points to respiratory hazards to machine guarding. Industrial demolition contractors set up demolition work zones to keep the public safe, but of equal importance is the safety of the demolition workers. In addition to training excavator drivers about safe operating standards and… Continue reading Industrial Demolition Contractors Talk Cab Protection

Advantages of Steel Investment Casting

Steel investment casting – a process also known as lost-wax casting – is one of the oldest metal-forming methods still actively used. Investment casting manufacturers use the technique by creating wax patterns to make disposable molds, which are then filled with metal. When the steel is ready, the mold is removed to reveal the finished… Continue reading Advantages of Steel Investment Casting

Having Flatbed Lumber Tarps

Lumber truckers will tell you that the primary concern when they drive is getting their load to their destination without any problem. Lumber may or may not be cut equally, making the logistics of loading and securing lumber a little more difficult. Securing is done in a number of ways from straps to tarps, but… Continue reading Having Flatbed Lumber Tarps

Diesel Invasion not to Include Honda Diesels

Fuel economy is a main concern for car buyers these days and to fill the demand, car manufacturers are finally warming to diesel. However, Honda diesels aren’t likely to appear in the United States, as the company believes a business case just cannot be made as yet to do so. Are you in the market… Continue reading Diesel Invasion not to Include Honda Diesels

GM Help Desk May I Help You?

Recently, Bill Gates compared the computer industry with the Auto industry saying if GM had kept up with technology like Microsoft we would all be driving $25.00 cars that got 1000 miles per gallon. It didn’t take GM long to reply with it’s own press release. Here’s what they had to say: For no reason… Continue reading GM Help Desk May I Help You?