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Vertical Integration

With a vertical integration strategy, a company takes control of a larger part of its supply chain. This type of integration is broken down into backward and forward vertical integration, with backward integration involving merging with, acquiring, or tightening relationships with downstream suppliers, and forward integration with upstream distributors.

An example of backward vertical integration would be a retail business that sold bagged gourmet coffee beans purchasing a company that roasted and bagged the beans. A company that made high quality chocolate acquiring a retail confections business would be an example of forward vertical integration.

Pros and Cons of Vertical Integration

Vertical integration gives a company more control over the various aspects of the value chain from the raw materials to the consumer. It usually results in lower costs and improved quality control, as the company in question oversees a wider range of activities and can set their own prices raw materials.

The drawback to vertical integration is lack of resilience and flexibility. If a farm that normally supplies you with goods is struggling, you can always switch to a new supplier. If you own the farm, those problems are yours now, and your struggling farm will put you at a competitive disadvantage in your industry.

Horizontal Integration

Horizontally integration involves merging with or acquiring other companies that provide the same goods or services. If you owned a health food store, for example, you would acquire more health food stores in different locations. In similar fashion, a guitar string manufacturer in Chicago might merge with one in Cleveland to create a more robust company. Often times, companies acquire their competitors in this way to grab a larger share of the market.

Pros and Cons of Horizontal Integration

Horizontal integration is a cost-effective way of expanding, as it is less costly to purchase an existing business than to start another one from scratch. Horizontal integration becomes more lucrative as a company grows in size, as the relative cost of acquiring new businesses becomes a smaller percentage of total revenues.

One disadvantage of horizontal integration is that losses from a recently acquired business may cut into the profits from an existing one. For this reason new acquisitions must be made only after careful scrutiny. Buying up every competitor in sight may seem like a great idea, but without due diligence it could easily backfire.

A decision to expand via vertical or horizontal integration should only be made after careful consideration of all available options and their potential risks and rewards.

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Source by Joel S Hunt

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You can start your own business, and be your own boss, as a concrete cutter. Concrete is usually cut, by big powerful hand held cutting machines, with diamond tip cutting saw blades, that are portable, and you can carry in a trailer or back of a pick up truck.

Lots of home owners and construction people need concrete cut with a straight line, and don’t usually have their own concrete cutting machine to do the job. Someone remodeling their driveway may want to cut a section out with a straight line, that is where you can come in, and offer them your concrete cutting services. You can look for new concrete cutting machines on the internet, and you can also look for used machine in heavy equipment catalogs and magazines, or also online. You can rent a machine from equipment rental stores, but it would be cheaper to buy your own, as soon as you can afford to.

You can contact people in the construction business, like cement workers, concrete pavers, bobcat and dump truck owners, etc…, and let them know you are in the cutting business. You can offer them a commission for any jobs they send your way. Make sure you have nice signs on your vehicle so customers can call you when they see you out cutting concrete on a job.

You can market and grow your business so that you have someone else running the concrete cutting machine, while you’re getting more jobs. Later you can add services like concrete coring and drilling.

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Source by Vince Stead

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When your car or truck A/C is not blowing “cold air”, the first thought is to panic. $$$$ signs are going through your mind. Your A/C is broken and the repair is going to be expensive. This article takes the mystery out of automotive air conditioning and serves as a primer so that you can make common repairs yourself and save MONEY on professional repairs.

A/C Principles

There are books and publications that contain volumes of information on the subject of air conditioning repair. This information is often too technical for the you to learn how-to fix your auto air conditioning system.

In the nutshell, here is all that you need to know about the fundamentals of refrigeration so that you can fix your auto air conditioning system yourself.

Air conditioning is the process in which air inside the passenger compartment is cooled, dried, and circulated. Heat is removed from inside the vehicle and transferred to the outside air.

All air conditioners whether, it is an auto A/C, household refrigerator or home HVAC, work on the same principles. Namely, a liquid refrigerant is changed to a gas and then back to a liquid. If a change-of-state of the refrigerant is to take place, heat transfer must take place. The two (2) rules that apply to refrigerant are:

1. Refrigerant in a gaseous state collects, absorbs, and holds heat.

2. Refrigerant in a liquid state releases that heat.

A/C Operation and Components

For your auto A/C to blow “cold air”, R-134A refrigerant must pass through and change state in three (3) components, one (1) receiver-dryer, and one (1) expansion valve that makes up the closed auto air conditioning system. The components of the system are:

1. Compressor – A device that pressurizes the heated refrigerant..

2. Condenser – A radiator for refrigerant that transfers the heat that was absorbed in the passenger compartment to the cooler air.

3. Evaporator – Is a small radiator located under dash in the passenger compartment. Liquid refrigerant entering the evaporator creates a pressure loss. The liquid refrigerant absorbs heat from the air blowing across the evaporator. It then boils and changes state to vapor before it enters the suction port of the compressor.

4. Receiver-Dryer – Is a canister that stores the liquid refrigerant when the compressor is not running. It contains a desiccant that removes moisture from the system.

5. Expansion Valve – Is a metering device that controls the amount of refrigerant to the evaporator.

A/C Quick Check

A check that can easily be made to check the health of the A/C system is the “feel check”. With engine running, turn the auto A/C control to “ON” and the blower on “high”. Take a test drive to warm the engine until the A/C system pressures stabilize. Raise the hood. With the A/C “On”, locate the large tubing connected and routed from the compressor (low side) to the expansion valve (inlet side) of the evaporator. Next, locate the small tubing that is connected to the discharge-side of the compressor and routed to the outlet side of the evaporator. When you feel these two (2) lines, you should observe these results:

1. The low-side line should feel “cool” to the touch.

2. The high-side line should feel “warm” to the touch.

If the high-side tubing is not warm and the low-side is not cool, further tests will have to be made as the system is not doing any work. There is an internal problem; such as, a defective component or a leak in your A/C system.

Testing A/C System

Before system temperature tests can be made, a checklist should be followed (below) to setup for testing the A/C system:

1. Set the A/C “ON-OFF” switch to “ON”.

2. Set the temperature control to “maximum cooling”.

3. Set the blower on “high” or the highest number on the control switch.

4. Temperature inside passenger compartment should be stable and getting cooler.

5. Engine speed must be a minimum of 1500 rpm’s.

6. All windows should be be in the “UP” position.

Check Temperature

Your compact car or truck has a small capacity A/C system and a loss of “cooling” would be more noticeable than a larger capacity auto A/C system. If a noticeable loss of “cooling” capacity is noticed, a temperature check at the vent registers should be made. This check can be made with an instant read or digital temperature thermometer.. The discharge air from the vents in the passenger compartment should range from 38 to 42 degrees F.

A/C System Diagnosis

Assuming that the discharge air test measured at the vent registers is out-of-range, a system pressure test will have to be made. Professional A/C technicians connect a tool known as the manifold gauge set to the “low” and “high” side service valves of the system. For you to diagnose and look inside the A/C, it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the manifold gauge set.

A manifold gauge set that is suitable for the needs can be purchased at most auto supply stores and Internet A/C tool and supply store fronts for less than $50.00. TIP: Look for a gauge set that has a built-in sight glass.

Locate the “low” and “high” side service valves.. Connect the hoses (they are a snap connector fit) to the service valves in the following manner:.

1. Connect the blue hose of the gauge set to the “low-side” service valve of the compressor.

2. Connect the red hose of the gauge set to the “high-side service valve of the compressor.

3. The yellow hose of the gauge set is connected to a vacuum pump or a refrigerant can to add refrigerant to the system. The yellow hose is not connected to the system at this time.

Static Test

If you find an out-of-range temperature reading, the manifold gauge set should be installed on the “low” and “high-side” service valves. With the engine “OFF” and the compressor and clutch not engaged, the blue “low-side” and red “high-side” gauges should show equal readings of approximately 80 to 120psi. These readings would indicate that there is a refrigerant charge in your A/C system. If the readings were 50psi on each gauge, this would indicate that there is refrigerant in the system but a LOW CHARGE. If the readings were 10 to 20psi on each gauge would indicate that there is little or no refrigerant in your A/C system.

Engine Running Test

Start the engine,.turn the A/C switch”ON” with the blower on “high” and run for a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes. Observe the reading on the manifold gauge set. TIP: A manifold gauge set with a built-in sight glass (mentioned above) will save you diagnostic time as most A/C systems do not have a sight glass built-in the receiver-dryer on the high side of the system.

With this feature, you look for bubbling refrigerant oil and refrigerant in the sight glass on the manifold. Oil moving through the glass would indicate that the compressor and clutch are engaged. Refrigerant is being moved from the low-side throughout the A/C system in the refrigeration cycle.

Low Charge

With the engine running, A/C switch “ON”, and the manifold gauge set installed, a “low-side” pressure reading of 20psi over 150psi would indicate that your A/C system has a LOW CHARGE. The low reading of 150psi on the “high-side” gauge would be the tell tale that the system is doing very little work. A LOW CHARGE usually is an indicator that there is a refrigerant leak from a component on the “low” or “high-side” of the A/C system. A refrigerant leak in the system would have to be repaired for the A/C system to blow “cold air”. TIP: REFRIGERANT DOES NOT WEAR OUT, IT LEAKS OUT. Some symptoms to look for a LOW CHARGE condition are:

1. Compressor clutch short cycling.

2. Clutch will not engage.

3. Little or no cooling.

4. Oily residue on hoses and components.

Leak Checking

For your A/C system to blow “cold air”, refrigerant leaks will have to be found and repaired. Usually, leaks in an A/C system are minor and can be fixed with a screwdriver or hand tools. Most A/C systems use schrader valves for easy connection of the manifold gauge set. That said, these are no more than overgrown bicycle valves that use a valve core. When you are checking a system, the valves are the first place check for a leak. Other targets; such as, oil residue on hoses connected to the compressor is the second place that should be checked. TIP: When tightening the bolts to the suction and discharge ports of the compressor with hand tools, do not over tighten. Rubber 0-rings are placed on the suction and discharge ports of the compressor for sealing. The seals will create a leak when over tightened. Only tighten snug.

When your A/C system has a LOW CHARGE, a refrigerant charge will have to added to check for the leak. Refrigerant that contains a dye for leak checking a system is used for this purpose. The manifold gauge set, refrigerant, and a can tap valve will be needed to add refrigerant to check for a leak in the system.

Connect the manifold gauge set as discussed above. Connect the yellow hose to the can tap valve and front seat (turn clockwise) the valve. Close the blue gauge on the manifold gauge set. Open the valve on the can tap valve. Slowly open the valve on the blue or “low-side” gauge and let the refrigerant flow from the refrigerant can into the system until you see a reading of 60psi on the “low-side” gauge. TIP: Placing the refrigerant can in a pan of hot water will allow the vapor refrigerant to enter the A/C system quicker. WARNING: Do not invert the refrigerant can. Doing so will allow liquid refrigerant to enter the system resulting in a ruined compressor.

Professional A/C technicians use an electronic leak detector to find leaks in an system. Use a battery-powered UV leak detector kit and special UV glasses. This kit can be purchased at auto supply stores and Internet A/C supply store fronts.

The UV glasses should be worn when checking for leaks. Simply place the tip of the detector on a fitting or connection to each component to be checked in the A/C system. When a leak is found, a light greenish color will be seen through the UV glasses.

Air Flow

An often overlooked cause of your A/C system not blowing “cold air” is debris that clogs the condenser. Bugs, plastic bags, and leaves from city and highway driving will prevent air from passing through the fins of the condenser. The condenser should be cleaned with a cleaning solvent. Bent fins on the condenser should be straightened with a fin comb.

Restrictions

A restriction is a condition that is a blockage. Usually, it is traced to the outlet side of the condenser. Some form of debris has formed causing a restriction of refrigerant flow through the condenser tubes.. The passages in the tubes of most condensers that are used in compact cars and trucks are very small. An effective way to diagnose a restriction in your A/C system is the manifold gauge set. The “high-side” (red) gauge would move into the DANGER zone, over 300psi.

System Repairs

When a system has been opened, and a component removed, moisture has entered the system. For your A/C to blow “cold air”, that moisture will have to be removed with the aid of a vacuum pump.

At this stage of the repair, you have two (2) choices to finish the repair of your A/C system. The first choice is take the car or truck to an A/C professional. At their shop, they will evacuate the system, check your work, and recharge the A/C system for a fee.

The second choice is to repair your A/C system yourself. You will need to borrow or buy a vacuum pump to finish the repair. A small 2-stage vacuum pump that is designed for automobile refrigeration systems is available for less than $100.00.

After replacing a component, moisture has entered the system during the repair. For the A/C system to blow “cold air” the moisture will have to be removed. Install the manifold gauge set to your car or truck service valves as described above. After repairs, your A/C system is evacuated and recharged by applying the below steps:

1. Blue hose to the “low-side” service valve.

2. Red hose to the “high-side service valve.

3. Yellow hose to the suction port of the vacuum pump.

4. Close the hand valve to the vacuum pump.

5. Back seat (open) the hand valves on the blue and red gauges of the manifold gauge set.

6. Connect the electrical power to the vacuum pump.

7. Open the hand valve on the vacuum pump.

8. Run the vacuum pump for three (3) minutes.

9. The needle on the “low-side” gauge (blue) show should be in a vacuum at 28.3hg.

10. A system with no leaks will pull a vacuum of 28.3hg in three (3) minutes.

11. If the needle of the blue gauge did not fall to 28.3hg, the evacuation will have to be aborted as there is a leak in your car or truck A/C system.

12. The leak will have to be found in the A/C system using the UV detector and UV glasses.

13. Once the leak has been found and repaired, continue the evacuation steps as described above for 25 minutes.

14. Front seat (close) the hand valves on the blue and red gauges and observe the needle on the blue gauge.

15. The needle should hold steady at 29hg, indicating a tight system with no leaks.

16. Any needle movement toward “0” on the blue “low-side” gauge would indicate a leak in the system and the evacuation would have to be aborted and conduct a search for the leak.

16.Look in the owners manual or service manual for the factory recommended refrigerant charge. It is usually from 16 to 28 ounces.

17.Attach the can tap valve to a can of refrigerant Make sure that the tap valve hand valve is front seated (closed).

18. Turn the A/C control switch to the “ON” position and blower switch to “high”.

19. Start the engine and run at 1500rpm’s.

20. Place the refrigerant can in a pan of hot water. Warning: Do not invert the can for this process as liquid would enter the system and ruin the reed valves of the compressor.

21. Continue this process until the factory charge (approximately 2 1/2 cans) has entered the system.

22. Shutoff your car or truck engine and let the A/C system stabilize. When the readings on the red and blue gauges are equal, remove the blue “low-side” hose from the service valve.

23. Restart the engine and remove the red “high-side” hose from the service valve.

24. Close the hood and take your car or truck for a three (3) mile test drive.

25. Place an instant read or digital thermometer in the vent register in the passenger compartment.

26. The temperature should range from 38 to 42 degrees F on a 90-degree day.

Tools and Materials

1. Manifold gauge set

2. Vacuum pump

3. Hand tools

4. Battery powered UV leak detector

5. Can tap valve

6. 134A refrigerant dye

7. 134A refrigerant

8. Instant read temperature thermometer

9. Digital temperature thermometer

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Source by Darell L. Rains

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There comes a time when all of us feel the time period of a machine we bought eons ago has come to an end. There is no point stretching its usage beyond that timeline as it would be a very futile exercise and yield no results. When the time comes to scrap that thing, the decision has to be taken even if with a heavy heart. What next? You just call in a scrap dealer and tell him you want to get rid of this machine? Or do you summon the local wholesaler and strike a deal with him fetching you a good price? These ways, though seem interesting, are not really the right ways to scrap forklifts. There is a better place to scrap forklift.

Warehouses are a nice place to be if you are fond of machines. You hear a lot of noise at these places. Machines screeching, stacks being dragged, heaps of weights being loaded and unloaded and plenty of cacophony can be heard throughout the day. To your interest, the machine that you are in possession of can be found in huge numbers here. They are all over the place. Driven by workmen pressing buttons randomly, the machines are always in slow motion carrying weights around. These are the lifelines of the work happening here in the facility. On the other side of it, which definitely will be remote, such machines can be found split up in parts and being crushed. This is the place to scrap forklifts. It will suffice whilst you think to scrap forklift.

Go to the manager and tell him you have one and plan to scrap it indefinitely. He will let you know the process involved. He will also let you know the money you can through this scrap forklift process. The facility usually has a huge junkyard where the machine is put, its parts segregated, the useless ones being demolished and the important ones being preserved for future use. The whole math is explained by the manager who also lets you know whether the parts retained in the demolition job are any use or not.

This is perhaps the best way to scrap forklifts. There might be better ones, but you as the one driving this ahead ought to put in research and consult people. The better way should be followed. In case you do not find it, you know what to count on!

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Source by Adam John Smith

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The sun is shining down and so is it’s scorching heat. We all like sun bathing and but not dealing with the effects of the heat in our cars. The sun’s UV rays can be harsh to your car’s interior and especially during peak summer months, which makes having a windshield sun shade a necessity for any vehicle. Direct sunlight burning through a car windshield results in extreme temperatures inside your vehicle, and can cause of damage to the dash, seat materials and even personally when coming into contact with hot metal or plastic. Windshield sun shades play a significant role in keeping the car interiors cool and protecting the interior material from fading while the vehicle is parked at the beach, work, airport or anywhere else.

Windshield covers help in reducing the temperature of car’s interior, by effectively obstructing the sun and harmful UV rays. A simple single windshield shade combats 99.5% of harmful UV rays and up to 80% of the solar energy, that can keep your car up to 50 degrees cooler than without it. It features a triple laminate structure where the middle foam core is laminated between the two layers of silver reflective surface and a soft felt inner surface on both sides. The sandwiched foam layer acts as an insulator that protects the car interior and the outer silver surface reflects the harmful rays, thus blocking them from raising the temperature inside the car.

These heat shields are lightweight and made in various forms as well as designs. For ease of use, they are either made to unfold or roll over the windshield. These are made to fit every windshield of almost all car and truck makes and models. These car sunshades are often custom printed with the messages or pictures, for a personal touch that looks quite unique and attractive. The idea triggered many marketing teams of auto dealers, insurance companies, and other businesses who now use this heat shade as a customized platform for their advertising.

In addition to cooling down your sizzling dashboard, there are few more advantages associated with its use. Since the car will remain cooler with a shade, there will be less fuel consumption to cool the car, which consequently will save you money. Another important function performed by this windshield cover is that it hides the things left in the car and prevents people from seeing into your vehicle.

A windshield sun shade is easy to use and gives you all the benefits by allowing your car and truck to stay cool and protected in the sun. By protecting the car interior from detrimental UV rays, it helps retain it’s true market value. There are many reasons to own car sun shield with the most important climbing into a cooler comfortable car when the temperatures are climbing.

To learn more about the benefits of a windshield sun shade and the different styles available visit this excellent online resource.

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Source by Jon Brant

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Now-a-days, people are driven with online design tool development for creating own personalized vinyl lettering design by using online lettering design tool. Vinyl lettering is the highly cost-effective way to create unique commercial signage design that can stand out. The easy-to-install web application tool is the better option to creating a high-quality and professional vinyl words instead of struggling to create fantastic designs on other designing software. People are using vinyl lettering for advertising work to display company name, phone number and website address on the different platforms.

Letter design software application is gaining momentum among people when it comes to create vinyl and self-adhesive signage. The powerful online design tool enjoys strong position among people when it comes to customize design for vinyl words. An online letter software has been widely used across the world for vinyl words signage for vehicle, boat, custom boat registration, decorative wall, window, vinyl signs, semi truck and standards truck, custom wooden, special textures applied letter etc.

The web designing letter tool is the smartest option enables a person to create, submit and purchase fantastic vinyl word artwork quickly and efficiently. There are various lettering application tools available online which allow a user to create word artwork in minutes. By using the instant vinyl lettering design software, an individual can create professional and appealing letter art and personalize it according to individualistic requirements. Online lettering tool helps to design eye-catching lettering in real-time by using vinyl color schemes, endless variety of fonts and sizes which can be used for both interior and exterior signage.

Benefits of custom online lettering design tool:

• Easy to install and implement
• Fully customizable
• Multiple fonts, colors, and effects to choose from
• Multiple letter size option
• Assign categories and sub-categories
• Product-wise Purchase Register
• Bulk Order
• Customer bulk order history
• Multiple Category support
• Add Special Effects

An instant vinyl lettering design software is the most convenient option that streamlined the overall process of designing a custom vinyl letters and helps to save total cost.

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Source by Viv Kush

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If you’re thinking about a charity car donation I’m going to outline some of the facts you should know. You can receive a nice IRS tax deduction for your old car or used car and help someone in need in the process.

It’s called car donation or charity car donation when you give a charity organization your vehicle – automobile, car, truck, ATV, RV, airplane or any other vehicle which might or might not be in useable condition. In the U.S. charitable vehicle donations provide a great tax benefit for the donor and it’s rapidly gaining in popularity.

First you want to learn the mission of any charity you’re considering. If you have a specific charity in mind for the car donation do some research on it, especially if you’re not sure how reputable the charity is. There are many national and local charitable organizations that advertise in newspapers or on television and openly announce they are looking for car donations. You have probably seen some of these, but are they your best choice?

Sometimes charities will use the car donations themselves in their daily charitable activities – sometimes to transport people. Perhaps they may use it to transport people in need to doctor’s appointments, social worker appointments, hospital tests, etc. More often though the vehicles will be sold at auction or off their car lots to raise money for the charity’s programs or their general fund. Yes it is not common knowledge that many charities have their own car lots. Many Goodwill Industry stores have their own.

Many people do choose to donate their used and unwanted cars in order to help others. If you buy a new car or own a car that isn’t running, you can consider donating the car, truck, or other vehicle. You can also donate boats, RVs, ATVs, airplanes and other vehicles or even real estate depending on what your charity accepts. Your donation is tax deductible which helps you and the organization that you donated the vehicle to.

Day in and out, charities provide services and needed support to people in communities all over the nation. While some may receive government grants or private donations, this is never enough to take care of the many causes they pursue. Charity car donations are a planned part of the non-profit organization’s budget. These vehicle donations can make the difference in the kind of services they can offer. So if you donate vehicles you will help these organizations continue to function

In a nutshell, car donation means acquiring old cars from donors and donating them to charity organizations. There are car donation companies that are intermediaries or links between the donors and the people who benefited from these donations. They are a big help in funding for charities. Some companies even help organizations that do not have their own charity programs. The car donation companies can auction the donated car or other vehicle in the marketplace and the money is given to the charities or the car can be used by the charity organization or be sold on their used car lot.

When you give your car to charity you are given a charitable gift IRS Tax Receipt. The vehicle donations when made to a reputable and bona fide charitable organization are tax-deductible. The IRS allows the donor-taxpayer to claim a tax deduction on the estimated value of the vehicle up to $500. The donor of the car or vehicle must have title, so make sure you have it handy when you start the process.

Make sure to ask if the charity handles the car donations – have their own charity car donation program or pays an outside company to do it. If the for-profit company handles the car or vehicle donations, find out just how much money the charity receives from the sale and how much will go to the for-profit company.

You will see car donation program in just about every major city in every state in the U.S., including California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Michigan. There are no laws preventing charities from accepting these types of donations.

Some of the car donation charities you might see are: Target, Purple Heart, Kidney Foundation, Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries and various cancer organizations.

In any case you will greatly benefit for your charity car donation both in claiming a nice car donation tax deduction or benefit and in helping charities continue to operate so they can help people in need.

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Source by Helen Hecker

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If you own a construction company or use farm equipment, you may be paying too much for your diesel fuel. Red dye diesel fuel has the same chemical composition as diesel #2, but red pigment has been added. Red diesel fuel costs less because it can be used for any diesel engine powered vehicle that does not drive on the roadways, and is therefore exempt from state road tax. In California, for example, red dyed diesel fuel is about.40 to.50 less per gallon than diesel #2 due to the absence of the state road tax. Here’s a closer look at the types of off-road vehicles that use red diesel and the businesses that could benefit most from switching to red dye diesel.

Construction companies rely upon diesel fuel to power their backhoes, cranes, bulldozers, Bobcats and even for their diesel generators. Moving large objects like loads of rebar, soil, and steel beams are no match for large pieces of equipment like these. However, with off road construction vehicles like these, the gas is burned in large amounts. According to the Nebraska Test Laboratory Web site, construction vehicles vary widely in their gallons used per hour depending upon the size of the vehicle.

With the smallest bulldozers using just under 4 Gal/hr and the largest devouring 18 Gal/hr, a day’s work can cost thousands of dollars in fuel costs! For just one large construction vehicle operating 9 hours per day at 18 Gal/hr (at $3.00 per gallon), the cost for diesel #2 would be $486.00 per day. If red dye diesel were used instead, the cost would only be $396.90 for the day at $2.45 per gallon! Savings: $89.10 per vehicle, per day. With multiple construction vehicles in operation, a construction company can save thousands of dollars every day in diesel fuel costs.

Farmers are another type of business that can financially benefit from using red dye diesel fuel. Farm equipment including tractors, bulldozers, harvesters, Bobcats, and diesel powered generators can all use red diesel instead of diesel #2. The Nebraska Test Laboratory states that a new John Deere 9230 tractor uses about 11.5 Gal/hr on average. For multiple tractors and farm equipment running their diesel engine from sun up to sun down, the savings can add up significantly each day! At $3.00 per gallon for diesel #2 versus $2.45 per gallon for red dyed diesel, a 10 hour workday can cost $63.25 less per vehicle!

Though some people use red dye fuel in their diesel engines on state roadways, it is illegal to do so. The California Highway Patrol has paper dipsticks to test for the presence of red dye in consumer vehicles and will fine the driver heavily if the stick comes out of the tank with the classic red hue. Off road farm equipment and construction vehicles can all use this less expensive fuel and business owners can begin saving money immediately. In this poor economy, saving money is more important than ever. Other businesses that can benefit from using this fuel instead are traveling shows that use diesel generators such as road shows, carnivals, and fairs. Start saving money today by switching to red dye diesel!

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Source by Kim Virrueta

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A number of Dodge truck owners are aggravated with frequent mechanical problems that are related to the new technology used in these vehicles. Those vehicles affected include Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 6.7 diesel trucks for the years 2007 through 2010 and the Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 diesel trucks for the same years. A number of product defect law firms have received requests from owners of these vehicles, asking for legal representation and assistance. The problems experienced include stalling, a check engine light that stays on, and many other issues reported by the owners of these vehicles.

Dodge RAM trucks which come equipped with the 6.7 Liter Cummins turbo diesel engine have been causing big headaches for Chrysler, because of defects and needed repairs in the model years 2007 through 2010. A frequent complaint is that the check engine light comes on without any cause and the owner ends up taking the vehicle to the dealership for repairs under the vehicle warranty. Common issues seen by dealers include transmission problems, fire hazards in the engine bay area, faulty computer controls for the engine, problems with the emission systems, and even issues with the turbo components.

There have been a number of technical service bulletins issued by Dodge due to problems with this engine control software, and also some regarding soot accumulations in the turbocharger which is excessive and may result in problems with the emissions of the vehicle. There are lemon laws in place under the product defect liability laws, and if you are the owner of a 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or Dodge Ram 3500 with Cummins diesel engine and have experienced problems with your vehicle then you may be entitled to receive cash compensation. In addition there are experienced lawyers who will take your case on a contingency basis, which means the lawyer only receives payment if you receive financial compensation.

Dodge issued a Fire Recall Alert concerning 2007 and 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 trucks with Cummins diesel engines. The company received fourteen reports of fires which started in the engine bay compartment. These fires were caused by material used for noise insulation that sagged down and came into contact the exhaust gas recirculation cooler for the diesel engine. The solution to this problem is a simple bracket installation. This recall notice covered more than one hundred thousand vehicles. Another recall for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine for model years 2007, 2008, and 2009 was issued by Chrysler due to emissions, and this was the Chrysler Emissions Recall J35 Letter. This specific problem affected the Engine Control Module, and the solution was to have this module reprogrammed at a dealer facility.

If you own one of these vehicles and have experienced any of these problems or others then you should call a lemon law attorney as soon as possible. If your vehicle experienced problems due to a product defect then you could be eligible to receive monetary compensation for all of your time, aggravation, and expense. The Chrysler Group, LLC is the defendant in a class action lawsuit which was started in January 2010, and you may be entitled to be included in the group if you own one of the affected trucks. Unless you contact an attorney experienced in product defect laws you may not even realize you have a case. There is no charge if you do not recover, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. An experienced attorney can help you recover the money that you deserve, with no risks involved.

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What is a Commercial Driver’s License?

A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a license issued within the United States that enables a person to operate any type of vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lb or over. A CDL would enable a person to drive vehicles such as: tractor trailers, tow trucks, or buses that are designed to carry 16 or more people.

What are the Benefits of Having a CDL?

Times are in demand for professional drivers. If a person is looking to receive a job there are many opportunities for the person that has a CDL. One advantage of having a CDL is that it can be used in many fields of work. Many people might instantly think of truck driving when they think of a CDL, but there is much more to it than just that. As one example consider a construction company. A contractor would be more interested in you as an employee if you had your CDL because when the circumstance came up where they needed someone to deliver supplies that required a Commercial Vehicle, you would be ready to perform the task. Obtaining a CDL will certainly increase your chances of receiving a job with a prospective employer. There are many fields that require a CDL. When you receive your CDL many doors to employment are opened to you.

What Steps Are Involved In Receiving a CDL?

First a prospective driver must pass three required written tests. The General Knowledge, Combination Knowledge and Air Brake Knowledge tests are mandatory written tests that must be passed to receive your Class A CDL Permit. The permit will allow you to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) on public roads as long as you are accompanied by a person having their CDL. Second, you must schedule a driving test at the testing facility. This test will include a pre-trip inspection, a skills test, and an over-the-road test. Once you have passed all three sections of the test you will be issued your CDL. You can then legally operate a CMV on public roads.

What If I Do Not Have a CMV to Take the Test With?

There are many Commercial Driving Schools around the country which will teach prospective drivers how to operate a commercial vehicle. The training usually lasts 3-4 weeks. There are alternatives to Commercial Driving Schools. If someone has had experience in professional driving or they simply want a CDL to increase their chances of getting a job, they may want to rent a vehicle and receive instruction for one day so that they will be able to get their CDL.

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Source by Shane Goines