The Complete Book of Tractors and Trucks

The Complete Book of Tractors and Trucks
Author: John Carroll
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Traction-engines
ISBN: 9780754805281

This comprehensive guide to both agricultural mechanization and road transport is divided into two parts, one following the development of the tractor and farming machinery and the other focusing on the origins and functions of different kinds of trucks. Written by two transport enthusiasts, this guide includes historic accounts of transport development, A-Z guides to all the major manufacturers and over 1,500 color reference photographs.

Tractor-Trailer Trucker

Tractor-Trailer Trucker
Author: Joyce Slayton Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1582460108

Introduces the various parts of a tractor trailer and their functions as a truck driver prepares to take his "big rig" on the road.

Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training

Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training
Author: Alice Adams
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2012-06-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781111036485

When students need to learn from the resource even the pros trust, look no further than Delmar’s Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training, 4E. Delmar is the only official education partner of the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Our goal is to ensure that students are armed with the information needed to excel in their truck driver careers. The all-new fourth edition incorporates both customer and industry feedback to bring enhancements that truly capture the learning needs of the industry. One key improvement: the book’s approach has been broadened to include all of North America, in an effort to provide accurate, effective content that is relevant to all drivers, whether they drive within or beyond the border of the United States. Additional updates include a detailed chapter devoted to CSA 2010, references to the latest tractor-trailer and driving technologies, as well as “day in the life” stories written by truck drivers and industry leaders that illustrate how truck driving experiences can shape both lives and careers. The end result is a valuable resource that will instill an up-to-date, comprehensive foundational knowledge that will help drivers in any stage of their career development. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

My Big Truck Book

My Big Truck Book
Author: Roger Priddy
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2002-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780312490850

Teaches small children the names of different trucks.

Truck

Truck
Author: Donald Crews
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1991-03-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0688104819

centerFollow the big red truck on its cross-country journey in Donald Crew's classic wordless book, perfect for sharing with the very young.

Truck and Tractor Pulling

Truck and Tractor Pulling
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1996
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781560652601

Vehicles and techniques used in pulling competitions.

Big Joe's Trailer Truck

Big Joe's Trailer Truck
Author: Joe Mathieu
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2014-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553509659

Vehicle-obsessed boys and girls can follow Big Joe through a typical day’s work in his giant trailer truck. Detail-packed full-color illustrations will fascinate readers—especially the final two-page spread, which labels every working part of a tractor-trailer rig.

Tractors and Trucks

Tractors and Trucks
Author: Jane Horne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2006
Genre: Machinery
ISBN: 9781846102585

This volume focuses on a topic that has always been popular with young children, tractors and trucks. Each spread features a number of different machines showing the wide variety that exists.

HOS Handbook

HOS Handbook
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2016
Genre: Hours of labor
ISBN: 9781680082630

Tractor Pulling

Tractor Pulling
Author: Paul Hoblin
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467724556

Did you know that tractor-pulling vehicles can have as many as six engines in one tractor? These engines come from vehicles such as jets, speedboats, and tanks! The tractors need as much power as they can get to drag huge amounts of weight down the track. In fact, tractor pulling is considered the world's most powerful motor sport. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, mechanics, technology, and the famous drivers connected to tractor-pulling competitions. You'll learn: • Who decided one engine just wasn't enough for his tractor. • How a blind tractor puller can compete and win. • Which rules have made tractor pulling safer. • How you can try tractor pulling. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!