Description : How much weight can a tow truck pull?
Last Answer : How much a tow truck can tow depends on the kind of tow truck or tow truck chassis is used. A few examples of types of tow trucks are boom, hook and chain, wheel lift, flatbed, and integrated.
Description : What's safer, a self driving 18 wheeler semi-truck, or a self driving passenger car?
Last Answer : The car. Less mass.
Description : Donny was driving his semi under an overpass when suddenly he came to a screeching halt. Donny wasn't paying enough attention and inadvertently drove under the overpass that was just barely as high as his ... how he could easily get the semi out from under the bridge. What did he suggest? -Riddles
Last Answer : He told Don to let some air out of his tires. This would make the truck lower and allow him to pass through.
Description : how much do semi truck owner operators make ?
Last Answer : It Varies on what job you have. Over The Road Company Drivers Can typically receive anywhere from $36000-$55000 per Year or more depending on time you take off and company pay. Local drivers can get ... to base pay plus miles driven. I personally average from $39000-47000 a year doing local work.
Description : What does the term 'semi' in semi truck refer to?
Last Answer : Well the more correct term would be 'semi Trailer-Truck' or something to that capacity. It means that it is both a large truck and partial trailer in the sense that it has the capacity of a ... large quantities of cargo long distances by road and allowing for the driver to rest from time to time.
Description : Are there semi truck repair shops in San Diego?
Last Answer : Yes, there are commercial/semi truck repair shops, in San Diego. Dion International Trucks, Fleet Supply Inc., C&M Motors, and Southern California Fleet Services are a few of the commercial or semi truck repair shops available in San Diego.
Description : What kind of driver's license do I need to be a semi-truck driver?
Last Answer : To become a semi-truck driver, you need to receive your CDL, or Commercial Driver's License. To learn more about getting a CDL, visit your local DMV or http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Description : What is the best semi truck?
Last Answer : There are many different opinions. Peterbilt makes some sturdy semi trucks and is a popular choice. There are also several other options.
Description : Where is the best place to buy a used semi truck?
Last Answer : You can find good deals on used semi trucks at www.autotrader.com.
Description : What are the drivers license requirements to drive a semi truck?
Last Answer : A commercial drivers license or CDL is required to drive semi trucks, tractor trailers, and eighteen-wheelers. Most companies will require a minimum amount of experience or graduation from a truck ... slightly different requirements for their CDL so make sure you check your own state's requirements.
Description : Is craigslist a reasonable place to find a used semi truck or is there a better online resource?
Last Answer : I have bought many items on Craigslist. I am very happy doing business on their website.
Description : Where can I go to sell my semi truck?
Last Answer : I would go around to dealers close to your area of residence and check around there. It is hard to tell you exactly due to the fact that you did not disclose your location. Usually any car dealership will buy your truck.
Description : Can you recommend a good website where we could advertise the semi truck we have for sale?
Last Answer : A good place for you to advertise your semi online is at www.sellyoursemi.com. They are a specialized classified venue. And they also offer free listings.
Description : What is required to be a semi truck driver?
Last Answer : You will need to apply for a CDL license, the minimum age is usually 21 but states do vary, I recommend to call you local DMV for more information ond the CDL license.
Description : Where can I hire out a semi truck?
Last Answer : There's a wide variety of companies out there that allow you to rent out a semi truck. Of the big names, there's www.budgettruck.com/Commercial, www.ryder.com/rental_truckspecs_rental-moving-trucks.shtml, and semileasepurchase.com
Description : Where could I buy a semi truck?
Last Answer : I am not totally sure where you could buy a truck like that. First of all you'll need the proper licence like an AZ/DZ or something. You should start in www.Autotrader.com or www.trucktrader.com
Description : Used Semi Truck Rims For Sale?
Last Answer : Buying new rims for a car is sometimes costly, but the price on new semi truck rims is absolutely outrageous. You can save hundreds of dollars per wheel simply by going with used ones. That said, ... find it. Used rims offer you a cost effective alternative to buying new wheels direct from a dealer.
Description : Are there any trucking firms out there which allow their employes to work inside a semi truck financing plan which would give them ownership of the vehicle?
Last Answer : I could not find evidence of a trucking firm that gives ownership of a vehicle to employees. You might want to consider working for yourself.
Description : Is Freightliner the most fuel efficient brand of semi truck?
Last Answer : There hasn't really been a brand of semi trucks recognized as the most fuel efficient. Since they run on diesel a more efficient fuel, semi trucks already are more fuel efficient than cars in terms of size and power.
Description : What truck equipment do I need to pull a horse trailer?
Last Answer : You'll need a truck that's heavy enough to pull the trailer, equipped with a trailer ball hitch to attach the trailer. You also need to make sure the horse trailer has operating turn signal and brake lights.
Description : Pull It With A Truck?
Last Answer : Heartland campers are designed to be pulled by a truck. When you pull the camper, you need to use a larger truck because the camper is a good size. It is perfect for a family of about four or five. The ... for a long period of time. It is not advisable to ride in the camper while it is being towed.
Description : How big of a truck do I need to pull fifth wheel trailers?
Last Answer : The most important thing to do is to find out the weight of the 5th wheeler and determine if your truck has that towing capacity. A 1/2 ton truck should be able to handle it. A F250 will also be able to handle it.
Description : The weight of an object at the poles is greater than at the equator. This is because (a) Of the shape of the earth (b) The attraction of the moon is maximum at the earth’s surface (c) The attraction of the sun is maximum at the earth’s surface (d) Gravitational pull is more at the poles
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : Which of the following will give maximum gas conversion? (A) Fixed bed reactor (B) Fluidised bed reactor (C) Semi-fluidised bed reactor (D) Plug-flow catalytic reactor
Last Answer : (C) Semi-fluidised bed reactor
Description : In a semi-batch reactor (A) Velocity of reaction can be controlled (B) Maximum conversion can be controlled (C) Both the reactants flow counter-currently (D) Residence time is constant
Last Answer : (A) Velocity of reaction can be controlled
Description : Out of the following processes of paper pulp manufacture, the maximum corrosion problem in digestion & handling equipments is encountered in the __________ process. (A) Mechanical (B) Sulphate/Kraft (C) Sulphite (D) Neutral sulphite semi-chemical
Last Answer : (D) Neutral sulphite semi-chemical
Description : The maximum rimpull in the first gear of a tractor while towing a load is 6300 kg. The tractor weighs 12.5 tonnes and is operating along a 2 percent upgrade and the rolling resistance is 45 kg/tonne. Pull available for towing the load is (A) 3425 kg (B) 5515 kg (C) 4350 kg (D) 2975 kg
Last Answer : (B) 5515 kg
Description : Rated speed of an engine is the speed at which an engine devlopes (A) Maximum crankshaft torque (B) Maximum brake horse power output (C) Maximum thermal efficiency (D) Maximum drawback pull
Last Answer : (B) Maximum brake horse power output
Description : The maximum constant load torque under which a synchronous motor will pull into synchronism at rated rotor supply voltage and frequency is known as?
Last Answer : The maximum constant load torque under which a synchronous motor will pull into synchronism at rated rotor supply voltage and frequency is known as pull-in torque.
Description : The shape of a suspended cable under its own weight is a.Catenary b.Elliptical c.Cycloidal d.Semi-circle e.Parabolic
Last Answer : a. Catenary
Description : The water content in a soil sample when it continues to loose weight without loosing the volume, is called (A) Shrinkage limit (B) Plastic limit (C) Liquid limit (D) Semi-solid limit
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Lead can creep under its own weight at room temperature (B) The electrical conductivity of gold is considerably reduced by alloying additions due to ... metal (D) With increase in temperature, the electrical conductivity of intrinsic semi-conductor will increase
Last Answer : (C) Recrystallisation temperature decreases with decrease in strain in a cold worked metal
Description : is pulled and guided from single hitch point but its weight is not supported by the tractor. A. Trailed type implement C. Semi mounted type implemented B. Mounted type implemented D. Automatic implemented
Last Answer : Trailed type implement
Description : Why can my muscles lift, pull, and push more than my body weight?
Last Answer : It’s a question of leverage. You can’t push your body weight if you don’t have anything to push against.
Description : Formula to calculate the effort needed to pull a weight on two wheels up an incline?
Last Answer : isn't the formula the same as escape velocity?
Description : If four turms of rope around a horizontal post will hold a 100 kg weight with a pull of 1 kg, then a.107 dynes b.0.25 c.0.18 d.0.3 e.0.11
Last Answer : c. 0.18
Description : In a tug of war, five men pull a rope to the left at A and six moen pull the rope at B. A weight of 5 kg is hung vertically from the centre of the rope. In order that the rope AB be horizontal ... to be applied at both ends d.the force required on A must not be equal to that on B e.107 dynes
Last Answer : c. infinite force will be required to be applied at both ends
Description : It is easier to roll a barrel than to pull it because (a) the full weight of the barrel comes into play when it is pulled (b) rolling friction is much less than sliding friction (c) the surface ... in contact with the road is more in the case of pulling (d) of a reason other than those mentioned
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : A satellite stay in orbit because the following two factors are balanced A. Satellite weight and speed B. Gravitational force and centrifugal force C. Centripetal force and speed D. Satellite weight and the pull of the moon and sun
Last Answer : B. Gravitational force and centrifugal force
Description : A tape of length and weight kg/m is suspended at its ends with a pull of kg, the sag correction is (A) l3W²/24P² (B) l²W3 /24P² (C) l²W²/24P 3 (D) lW²/24P
Last Answer : (A) l3W²/24P²
Description : If is the pull applied at the ends of tape in kg, is the length of tape between end marks in metres, is the weight of the tape in kg per metre run, then sag correction (A) C = w²l3 /24F² (B) C = w 3 l²/24F² (C) C = w²l3 /24F3 (D) C = 24w²l3 /80F
Last Answer : (A) C = w²l3 /24F²
Description : The weight of a body is due to (A) Centripetal force of earth (B) Gravitational pull exerted by the earth (C) Forces experienced by body in atmosphere (D) Gravitational force of attraction towards the centre of the earth
Last Answer : (D) Gravitational force of attraction towards the centre of the earth
Description : Satellites burn off during re-entry to earth's atmosphere, because of the (A) Combustion with air (B) Gravitational pull by earth (C) Friction with earth's atmosphere (D) Loss in weight of the satellite
Last Answer : Option C
Description : A tractor whose weight is 20 tonnes has a drawbar pull of 2500 kg, when operated on a level road having a rolling resistance of 30 kg per tonne. If this tractor is operated on a level road having a rolling resistance ... 200 kg (B) Increase by 200 kg (C) Increase by 250 kg (D) Reduce by 250 kg
Last Answer : (A) Reduce by 200 kg
Description : Weight transfer in a tractor in a tractor implement system is caused by 1. Application of pull 2. Tractor force 3. Tractor slip 4. Weight of operator
Last Answer : ans 1
Description : Weight transfer in a tractor in a tractor implement system is caused by A. Application of Pull. B. Tractor force C. Tractor slip. D. Weight of operator
Last Answer : Application of Pull
Description : Average pull developed by a pair of bullocks (a) 1/10 of their body weight (b) Equal to bosey weight (c) 1/2 of their body weight (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (a) 1/10 of their body weight
Description : What are truck weight stations for along the highway?
Last Answer : answer:Not an expert, but I believe that permits have to be issued for trucks moving across state lines (and maybe other things), and the permits are based on weight. Also, there is a maximum weight ... on the roads, the weigh stations are there to make sure that trucks do not go above the limit.
Description : A large truck is crossing a bridge 1 mile long. The bridge can only hold 14000 lbs, which is the exact weight of the truck. The truck makes it half way across the bridge and stops. A bird lands on the truck. Does the bridge collapse? Give a reason. -Riddles
Last Answer : No it does not collapse. Because it has driven a half mile - you would subtract the gas used from the total weight of the truck
Description : A large truck is crossing a bridge 1 mile long. The bridge can only hold 14000 lbs, which is the exact weight of the truck. The truck makes it half way across the bridge and stops. A bird lands on the truck. Does the bridge collapse? -Riddles
Last Answer : No, it does not collapse. Because it has driven a half mile - you would subtract the gas used from the total weight of the truck.