Mechanics Body Trucks: A real trucker's truck

Trucks with mechanics body are the most reliable trucks around. They carry tools and equipment that can service and fix everything, more particularly trucks.
And what could be more cooler if you can check out these cool mechanics body trucks from JOMAC, it has durable aluminum body, high load capacity, strong doors that can hold down trays, bins, and panels, and a good coat of paint for protection. Check out the photos below:

mechanics body Jomac

mechanics body Jomac

These mechanic body trucks are true work horses and they can be used as an all utility vehicle for all your mechanical servicing needs.

There are some optional accessories available that you can install at your trucks like liftgates and winches that you can install too.

Hope you can own these trucks, I have mine :)

Truck drivers suffer from poor health

Truck drivers are always on the edge. While they are out there traversing long winding roads, their health affected more by eating poor cheap meals and cramped unsanitary bunkers for sleeping.

There is this one truck driver who died, he had this very big chance of surviving, but he didn't. He didn't continue the good diet program given to him. For more info, check out this website www.ExcessFreight.com

Truck drivers undergo a lot of stress, and we must support them on selecting the right choices. They must have good food and a nice place to rest. After all, they are the ones who brought us food and other things we take for granted.

Truck Driving Rules and Regulations

There is a new website that teaches professional truck driver Hours of Service (HOS) Rules and Regulations - iHeavyHaul.com. 

The FMCSA that run under the direction or the US DOT issues new HOS updates every year which are not always easy to understand so iHeavyHaul lays our these rules in an easy to understand format for drivers. They offer all of the FMCSA information on their website for free and even send out tweets via twitter.com every 8 hours so drivers can learn the new HOS updates within a week or whenever they feel they are ready they can discontinue the tweets. It's a very smart concept and we can't figure out why someone hasn't done this a long time ago as this has always been a problem. 

They also offer driver logbook training as well which shows truck drivers how to properly fill out there logbooks so they are in comliance with USDOT and FMSCA Rules and regulations. Way to go and we hope the seem more sites like this one that help truck drivers in the future.

Old is Gold: Especially for Trucks

One of my friends noticed that some of the old trucks are still used in the Kingdom. They are ever reliable 'gentle beasts' bringing valuable products to their destinations.

I got some new photos for you. Enjoy!
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Renault Truck (pure old school)

Mercedes Benz (Kingdom's favorite)

Trucks in Saudi Arabia: New Look!

Hello there, I will change the look of my blog: Trucks in Saudi Arabia. I will give priority to photos that I have taken. But please do not forget to read my text. Do not worry I will not bore you. The main reason why is that I have some advertisers here (like this---- click here for auto repair manuals). 
They offer a wide variety of products with good discounts! So be sure to check them out. A simple click would not hurt right?


Of course I will not forget to bring you fresh photos. Let us enjoy it while it lasts. Cheers.

The three pointed star

I truly apologize for not updating my post. I am quite busy with my job and don't have the time to take photos of trucks in the Kingdom. I shall give you more updates soon.

Mercedes Benz is truly the standard official truck for Saudi Arabia. Seeing that three pointed star travel through long stretch of highways has made the Kingdom more prosperous as it brings those precious goods to its destination. Here it is below, I snapped a white Mercedes Benz Actros. Enjoy :)

Mercedes Benz Actros

Planning to become a truck driver? Go ahead and do it!

Truck driving jobs  has been regarded as one of the key occupations stated by Yahoo News last 2011. Up to now truck driving is one of the most profitable and in-demand on every job market worldwide. Now you are asking, how do I become a truck driver? Hope my suggestions below will help you below:

* You must know and appreciate what trucks can do, even your fellow truck drivers hours - they will be the ones who will teach you the basics and actual experiences in truck driving.

* Support from your family is also essential. They will give you the motivation to go on and work hard on your job.

* Complete all the necessary licenses and permits before you drive your truck. It will be a hassle if you will be caught driving a truck but your licenses, insurance, and other documents are incomplete/invalid. Your driving career might be affected because of this.

* Study your truck. No need to study it further as mechanics are the ones who will take care of the truck for you. Just make sure that all the safety procedures and requirements are performed.

* Be sure you are in good health. Driving a truck is very different from driving a car. Your load is much more heavier and bigger, that means your senses must be 10x to 50x more sensitive. And that is very stressful. That is why good health is mandatory.

* Do not accept hitchhikers. Accepting hitchhikers is a big NO NO on trucking companies. There are even lots of incidents where truck drivers are robbed and killed by hitchhikers. So do not do this for your safety and security.

More Trucks in Saudi Arabia

MB Super sucker

Happy New Year 2012 to everyone. I did not update my blog these days as I am taking care of my other blog. Well, that other blog is boring anyway, more on politics and some gibberish, but I do appreciate if you have look at least. This is my other blog:

http://themanwhoownedthephils.blogspot.com/

Here are some pics that I snapped. I am sure in the next couple of years, you will see more interesting trucks. Saudi Arabia is booming, especially in the construction sector. So expect more trucks with latest models as well as old ones that are now used to serve the needs of different projects.

Hope you enjoy my photos below:

GMC Sierra in KSA

Heavy hauler

Three star powerhouse

A Mercedes is still a Mercedes. These trucks dominate the Kingdom's roads and preferred by most drivers for its comfort and power. Here are some latest photos as below:

MB 1933 Truck 

MB 1933 Truck side view

Firetrucks and Emergency Vehicles in KSA

I am quite sad that I am still not able to get photos of firetrucks and emergency vehicles used in the Kingdom. But if given the chance, if there is a right time (and an officer kind enough who will let me take photos), hopefully I can snap some photos.

Firetrucks and emergency vehicles used here in KSA majority are from the US (purchased by the Civil Defense and Red Crescent) and are colored neon green so that it can be seen even at night. But some still use Mercedes Benz and other European brand models fitted with ladders and pumps, like this photo below:

from http://www.fire-engine-photos.com

Please visit  www.firetruckmall.com if you want to see more fire trucks that they are selling. Some of them already made its way here in KSA.

Lets hear it for the 'BUS'

Buses are one of the oldest mode of transport since the early days of road travel. Transporting a lot of people from one place to another could be simple to some, but a hard days work for the bus drivers.

I did not take some more photos of buses here in Saudi Arabia, actually they use more small buses here (like Toyota Coaster). Nowadays, they commonly use buses as below:

GMC and International  are one of the most common brands used as buses here in KSA

Ashok Leyland buses are becoming common to transport workers to sites. Frankly speaking, I don't like these buses, it is not comfortable to ride on. And it looks like a box with wheels. Due to its cheap price, some companies buy this.

TATA buses like the ones on the photo are also used commonly. Like the Ashok Leyland, they are cheap and look less attractive. But for transporting workers to the site and back, it does the job.

Difference between European, American, and Japanese Trucks

I have been working in the Middle East for about 6 years, and I always see big rigs pass by on the roads every day. They carry important goods like food, materials, even a whole gas plant!

But in my mind, there is this question, which are the best truck manufacturers? Are European models better looking and has good performance? Are American trucks have more power to get the job done? How about Japanese ones, are they more affordable and easy to operate? Let us discuss each of them:

European Trucks - Yes I have seen a lot of them. And probably all of you who have been in the Middle East. The famous three star logo, Mercedes Benz have been around passing through long highways since the early days up to now. Other brands like Volvo, Scania, Iveco, and many others are penetrating the markets also.

In my own opinion, the reason why lots of truck companies prefer European trucks is its performance and benefit to the drivers. They think and as per their experience, these trucks are good to drive especially on long distances. Driving comfort is very important to avoid stress that causes serious accidents on the highways.

American Trucks - I have seen some Mack trucks on the road and quite impressed with its bullish design. GMC's are also here but they are famous on buses (actually school buses, used for transport of workers). Other brands like International are also here. Maybe I missed some other brands here please do tell me.

American trucks are known for its raw power, they get the job done. They are tough and reliable. That is why they are preferred mostly in petrochemical companies where they are used and abused.

Japanese Trucks - I have seen a lot of Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Isuzu, Hino here. Good looking trucks indeed.

In the early days, Japanese trucks have been used on some light jobs because they cannot withstand the heavy workload on some work areas especially on petrochemical companies. But that has changed now and there is a presence of Japanese trucks plying on the roads right now. they are much cheaper too - just imagine - two Japanese trucks for the price of one European or American Truck (at present market conditions, maybe their prices are already high).

Whatever manufacturer you choose, choose the one that will fit on your budget and requirements.

Scania 360 water tanker

New Trucks photos - sorry for not updating

Nice Red MB Truck with a super sucker trailer

Mitsubishi trucks, new models probably

Here are some new truck photos, sorry I didn't update for a long time - enjoy. New Mitsubishi trucks are also here too.

Merc Truck

MB Actros - front and center

Mercedes Benz Garbage truck

We all love Mercs. Its a symbol of prestige and safety.
On the pic below, it is more of a utilitarian, a simple but helpful beast that takes all the garbage easily. Color is unique too.

The driver gave me a thumbs up on taking this picture. I don't mind the bad smell, seeing their smile is okay for me.

TGIF Trucks

These trucks I snapped this day itself, which is a Friday. But still they are working

Eid Mubarak!

I would like to say Eid Mubarak to my Muslim Brothers, even though I am not a Muslim myself.

I have seen some truck websites, and I am impressed on their design and how detailed they are on their pictures and their description.

For me I have different approach, I just snap away and awe at these elegant beasts.

I don't care which brand or model they are, what you see here are trucks that are working... moving as we speak. Actually when I snap them, some of them are zipping across the Saudi roads, or just recently parked while the driver is on a short errand.

Hope you enjoyed it. Leave a comment as you like. If you can tell what are the models of each trucks here, the better.

Trucks on a Holiday

Even though it is Eid Holiday here in the Kingdom, trucks are still moving about on the roads as usual. Majority of these goes to petrochemical companies and various off site jobs.

Enjoy!

Trucks presented by TOP GEAR

Please see this link below about trucks presented by TOP GEAR 1997

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jivjai9QgP0&feature=feedrec_grec_index

Some odd photos of trucks

Now this one below, I tell you, you cannot count the wheels underneath, as it is carrying a whole refinery above! Too bad did not get a good photo :(

 I did not get a good photo of the MB Truck on the center. The color is orange. Quite a unique color indeed.

I have these photos which are taken either spontaneously, or just having a slow 'shutter-finger.'