Renting Vs. Buying Heavy Equipment

As contracting and construction companies continue to take on large projects, the idea of renting equipment might be a better idea that purchasing it. Renting might be a better alternative in comparison to purchasing for multiple reasons. Consider all of the aspects and weigh the possibilities that would be best for the company. Advantages of… Continue reading Renting Vs. Buying Heavy Equipment

How to Adjust a Clutch on a Big Truck

Check out this video and learn to adjust clutches on a big truck with the tools you already have.

Quickest Tire Fitter in Scotland – Darren Stewart

Quickest Tire Fitter in Scotland – Darren Stewart.  Can you do this?

What to Do Before Investing In Truck Scales?

Weighing continues to be an important aspect in any industry to collect information on the incoming and outgoing weight of materials. This helps them adhere to rules and laws that revolve around how much weight a vehicle can carry. One way industries are addressing this issue is by investing in a truck scale. However, before… Continue reading What to Do Before Investing In Truck Scales?

Mode Selection 101

You are almost finished swapping transmissions. You just put in a full shift, maybe a shift and a half swapping them. Everything seemed to go so well… Something can’t be right. There must be a hitch. There’s always a hitch. As you go to slide the transmission over the output shaft and begin lining up… Continue reading Mode Selection 101

Make Your Own Wrench Trays for $3.00

Check out this video and learn to make cheap wrench trays!

School Bus Fleet GPS Telematics

Years ago… 20 to be exact when I started working for this school bus fleet we relied on land lines and 2 way radios to get a report on break downs. This was very inaccurate and you didn’t really know what the problem was until you physically got to the bus and visually checked out… Continue reading School Bus Fleet GPS Telematics

Mechanic Wars: Old School vs New School

Who does it better- Old School or New School?  Check out this video and you be the judge.  Sometimes the best education is not what you learn in books, but what you learn from others experience and knowledge.

Redneck Mechanics

Picture: Redneck Mechanics – Convinced they can fix anything with a beer, some butt-crack, and a pair of camo pants.  Although to be fair, beer does help fix everything….

Dpf, DEF, Egr, Scr, WTF?! Redneck Explains Heavy Truck Emissions

The Raging Redneck explains how heavy truck emissions work, and what you can do to not screw them up.