Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. http://artvam.com/ en Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:52:26 GMT http://artvam.com/Article/Travel_Trailers/685 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:36:05 GMT Vacation travels are exciting, and that is especially true if one's destination is the countryside or some other country. Not everybody, however, shares this excitement. People who have grown too comfortable with their homes, for example, may find traveling very depressing.But traveling need not always mean leaving one's beloved home behind. And that is possible by traveling in a travel trailer.Travel trailers, also often called caravans in many places outside the U.S., are small trailers that can be... 04ea11f7c376112c2bf6d39f9cd6cd3d http://artvam.com/Article/Truck_Part/675 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:37:39 GMT A truck is primarily a workhorse. It provides the utility, versatility and strength that other vehicles do not possess.Trucks remain the most popular vehicles in use today. They are popular simply because they can do almost anything: carry the whole family, haul cargo, tow a trailer and a whole lot more. Trucks are also easy to maintain, and truck parts are readily available for a variety of purposes, including maintaining, repairing and accessorizing.If you are a truck owner, there will definitely come... 4f744f690943db2212571c2e0e8a952d http://artvam.com/Article/Types_of_Semi_Trailers/674 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 23:20:44 GMT If you are just starting out in the trucking industry, you will need to determine the type or types of available semi trailers. There are numerous types of semi trailers with various manufacturers. The type of cargo you will haul will determine the type of semi trailer needed. Specializing in one specific type of cargo will allow you to purchase a new or used semi trailer that will accommodate your needs.A tanker trailer is used for hauling liquids and fuels. Milk and other similar dairy products are... 7422581ae42b20a733c4183059df5012 http://artvam.com/Article/Used_Truck_Parts/666 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:58:54 GMT Whenever you need replacement truck parts, there are a wide variety of sources, suppliers and dealers you can purchase from. Among the many options available are used truck parts.For some truck owners, used truck parts may be the better choice because of the lower price. However, finding high-quality used truck parts can be very difficult. The used truck parts market is much decentralized. For you to find the truck parts you need, you may have to try one used truck parts store after another until you... c759cc7c47e468d30b1037c092d46dec http://artvam.com/Article/Truckers_Take_Some_Hits_and_Keep_On_Trucking/652 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 14:11:20 GMT After 9-11 insurance rates on Independent Truck Drivers and smaller trucking companies showed an average increase of over 30%. Larger trucking companies are generally self insured, however incessant lawsuits have also hurt them and caused higher self insurance funds causing decreased earnings and thus higher over all shipping rates to the consumer.Insurance costs in trucking passed onto consumers and vendors; and after 9-11 there have been many other reasons for high insurance on the businesses, many... 1c27b20f3f4829cd220e691b629ba032 http://artvam.com/Article/Things_You_039_ll_Need_To_Know_To_Buy_The_Right_Snow_Plow/644 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 17:52:22 GMT Over the last couple of decades the snowplow industry has changed a lot, mainly due to the introduction of several new products that make snowplowing easier, faster, and safer.The introduction of these new products is a two edged sword; yes it makes things easier, but at the same time it also makes the process of deciding on a snowplow a little more involved. Some of the things that you have to consider include the following:Should I buy a straight-blade or multi-position snow plow? Does it matter if... b87ca33e8193b082888eab018dffefda http://artvam.com/Article/Tonneau_Covers_are_a_Great_Truck_Accessory/594 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:21:43 GMT A Tonneau cover is a truck accessory that is made of a heavy duty vinyl that covers the entire bed of your truck whether it is a small size truck or a full size truck. They come in all sorts of colors that will match the exact color of your truck or you may choose one that is a slightly different shade. The choice is yours. The cover lets you unlatch and lift the Tonneau cover up so that you will have full access to the back of the bed without taking the cover off.When installing the Tonneau cover there... 3ad20aa302f690507e8c4e262966a4ab http://artvam.com/Article/Gooseneck_Trailer_Hitches/517 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:37:47 GMT Gooseneck trailer hitches are used to haul irregularly shaped trailers that have frontal protrusions that stick out past the rest of the trailer. Gooseneck trailer hitches are some of the strongest on the market, often able to handle up to 30,000 pounds. These trailer hitches are not installed at the rear of a truck like conventional trailer hitches, but they do often use a similar hitch ball system to secure the trailer to the hitch.Gooseneck trailer hitches are installed under the middle of the... 684ee52ef5b4b9cfeab3578d306b99fd http://artvam.com/Article/What_Trucking_Companies_are_Looking_for_on_a_Resume/487 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:32:03 GMT What is trucking company looking for in a resume? Absolutely nothing, as there is a shortage in trucking of over 135,000 truck drivers and by the end of 2007 industry analysts expect the shortage of truck drivers to be in excess of 160,000 truck drivers. If you are looking to drive a truck for a living and perhaps even see the country, then a driver job is waiting for you and your resume only needs to show that you have the drivers license and that you are trainable.You see, trucking companies need... dbcaa085a132e5c544c06f89db2270f6 http://artvam.com/Article/Employment_and_Career_Opportunities_in_Trucking/476 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:26:34 GMT Despite the high oil and gas prices the trucking industry is running at record profits. In fact UPS and FedEx are growing and both announced major acquisitions in the Industry in the neighborhood of over two billion dollars. Unfortunately, the trucking industry cannot get enough drivers to drive all the trucks and haul all the product that needs to get to market.It is estimated that by 2007 there will be a shortage of 145,000 truck drivers. And it is going to be about two more decades and until trucks... b9b45ba16149e2d5ca2bd08e3fdf0ad9 http://artvam.com/Article/Used_Travel_Trailer/368 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 11:37:44 GMT Owning a new travel trailer may fulfill your outdoor dreams, but it can also leave a big hole on your pocket. A new travel trailer costs a lot and can definitely hurt your budget. But if you really want or need to own one, instead of renting, a better alternative might be to purchase a used travel trailer.In general, the value of travel trailers depreciates at a very fast rate. In a year's time or so, a travel trailer could have already depreciated considerably. This makes purchasing a used travel... de23ea76e72ba18d9e51c88f17e7c6f1 http://artvam.com/Article/Software_For_Trucking_Industry/290 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 17:21:10 GMT In the late 1990's a revolution took place in the trucking industry. The internet was just a few years old, and other industries were using computer software programs to increase efficiency and reduce data entry tasks. Then....It happened. Software for the trucking industry was unveiled. Hundreds of trucking company proprietors happily dished out thousands of dollars for this new trucking software. Not unlike most new software i.e. Windows XP, this new breed of software had plenty of bugs. Software... 7b0b57286d16b59e2adcd6f65b88e0b3