Technologies of the Future

Quiz

1. What is the first thing an operator should know about on-road hauling?

2. What do some states (mostly in the West) require compliance with?

3. The typical dump truck uses rear axles rated at what weight?

4. True or false? Dual 15-in. air cleaners will last more than seven times as long as a single 11-in. underhood air cleaner before needing replacement.

5. Cutting vehicle weight can be done by spec'ing components, such as wheels, air tanks and clutch housings, in what?

6. What is recommended to get the best turn performance and road feel from steering?

7. Hauling loads above what GCW requires trucks that have been carefully spec'd?

8. What is one of the primary spec'ing considerations?

9. According to one sales director, what is one of the big mistakes many people make with dump-truck engines?

10. The approach to spec'ing transmissions for heavy haulers is similar to that of power, meaning what?

Quiz Answers

1. Length and weight regulations in his state

2. Federal Bridge Formula

3. 46,000 lb.

4. True

5. Aluminum rather than steel

6. Dual small gears rather than a large single steering gear

7. 110,000 lb.

8. The truck's wheelbase

9. They spec too much power.

10. The more, the better