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Yard Trucks
Terminal Tractor Sales on 24 July, 2012
Finding the right used tractor or used yard truck for a job could be one of the most difficult parts of getting the job done. There’s always people vying for the right be the one that provides the service. While there are many options for getting yard truck parts, it’s common knowledge that to find the best deal one must look around for it. To find a quality used yard truck or tractor to help get your job done you could look at some top providers like terminaltractordealers.com, autocartt.com, and capacitytrucks.com. All of these professional minded sources are some of the leading names in the business to provide used tractors, trucks, and yard truck parts. There are many different terminal tractor companies and tractors available. In order to get exactly what’s needed, there also must be a level of quality, trust, and satisfaction that goes along with the tractor. For instance some companies have different fuel sources and specifications for each of their tractors. That in turn will attract…
Terminal Tractors-Your Solution to Yard Spotting
Terminal Tractor Sales on 20 July, 2012
You would not use a steak knife to cut a 2 x 4. It might work….eventually. But it is definitely not the right tool for the job. And you would not use a hand saw to slice that tasty t-bone steak, either. Right? You want the right tool for the job. You don’t need too much or too little. You don’t want to big or too small. Investing in terminal tractors is much the same. It is the right “tool” to accommodate your needs in yard spotting. It offers cost efficiencies, design innovation, and warranty longevity. Some reasons that you might consider: Enter and exit ease The cab of the terminal tractor is ergonomically designed so that your driver can easily mount and dismount. This will result in more inefficient labor and reduction in injury. Designed for easy hook-up and disengagement Once in the cab, the driver can engage and disengage without dismounting. This will save $$$ in the reduction of workers’ compensation injuries as well as the obvious time savings….
Terminal Tractors: They’re Anything But “Terminal”
Terminal Tractor Sales on 22 June, 2012
What comes to mind when one thinks of the word “terminal?” If you’re like most, it’s heart attacks, brain hemorrhages, cancer, or airports–none of which sound even the slightest bit appealing. When we hear the word “terminal,” we think immediately of death, we think immediately of danger, but what if something “terminal” keep people out of danger, could save money or even human lives (not to mention enhancing the efficiency of your business)? What if there were something that could do that? There is such a thing, the Terminal Tractor! But first, what is the dang thing? and why have I never heard of them before? A Terminal Tractor is a specialty truck designed for speedy, secure, safe, and effective movement of cargo containers or semi-trailers. They’re fairly common in a lot of businesses that handle a large volume of shipping and receiving operations, you just might nor have heard of them before because they’re more than often colloquially referred to as “Yard Trucks.” You’re probably thinking to yourself, “that’s all nice. But how does it…
AutoCar’s Dealers Hitting the Rental Market Strong
Terminal Tractor Sales on 20 April, 2012
We have heard from a few users that their most recent rental units were Xspotters’ which didn’t take us by to much surprise. A few Kalmar and Capacity dealers have jumped ship and made the move (this is no surprise for those who read our monthly newsletter) and are now stocking new rental fleets and tossing out the rest. Rental and leasing programs are a great way to quickly prove the trucks reliability especially if they are in use in high turn yards. Everything we received from the users can be summed up in one sentence: they are very pleased with the units but cautioned that each of the units were still new (well under 5000 hours) and they were not sure how they will hold up overtime. One comment stated that the operation the Xspotter was much smoother than compared to their new 11′ Kalmar Ott 30 unit which was down for repairs. Another user said the truck reminded him of the Terberg YT models and seemed to…
Do You Need a Terminal Tractor?
Terminal Tractor Sales on 12 April, 2012
A Terminal Tractor, sometimes called a Yard Truck, is a specialty vehicle designed for fast, safe and efficient movement of semi-trailers or cargo containers. Terminal Tractors can enable operators to maneuver trailers up to three or four times faster than a traditional truck tractor. Certainly a Terminal Tractor can help you run your operation faster and more efficiently, but how do you decide if it is worth the cost? To help determine if you really need a Yard Truck, consider these questions: Are you moving trailers in a confined or restricted area? Are you running a cross dock operation? Are you working in a chemical plant or construction site? Are you running a freight yard, intermodal ramp, container station, package or truck terminal, or any type of facility where trailers or containers need to be loaded and unloaded quickly? If your answer to any of these is “Yes,” there’s a good chance that a Terminal Tractor would be an excellent fit for your business. In general, if you have operators using up valuable…
