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Interurban Road Charging for Trucks in Europeby Jose Viegas
Elsevier 2005; US$ 95.00Charging for the use of transport infrastructure has very different traditions in the various modes, reflecting the different nature of their infrastructure (nodal vs. linear), but also different historical traditions of open access, system integration, etc. Since the early 90's various European Commission initiatives took on this issue, looking mainly at the road sector, where many countries had no (direct) access charges. Heavy goods vehicles were systematically identified as the primary targets for a renewed approach to this problem. What seemed an easy catch has proved to be much harder, with the various countries adopting almost exclusively national approaches, and the European institutions unable to drive the process. This book... more...
The World Market for New Pneumatic Rubber Tires for Buses and Trucksby Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2006; US$ 325.00This report was created for strategic planners, international executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for used pneumatic rubber tires. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics that appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for used pneumatic rubber tires for those countries serving the world market via exports or supplying from various countries via imports. I do so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. more...
The World Market for Electrical, Self-Propelled Work Trucks without Lifting or Handling Equipmentby Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2006; US$ 325.00This report was created for strategic planners, international executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for self-propelled, electric trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics that appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for self-propelled, electric trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment for those countries serving the world market via exports or supplying from various countries via imports. I do so for the current year based on a variety of key historical... more...
The World Market for Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailersby Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2006; US$ 325.00This report was created for strategic planners, international executives and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for trailers and semi-trailers for the transport of goods. With the globalization of this market, managers can no longer be contented with a local view. Nor can managers be contented with out-of-date statistics that appear several years after the fact. I have developed a methodology, based on macroeconomic and trade models, to estimate the market for trailers and semi-trailers for the transport of goods for those countries serving the world market via exports or supplying from various countries via imports. I do so for the current year based on a variety of key historical indicators and econometric models. more...
Career As A Truck Driver - Trucking Company Manager, Ownerby Institute For Career Research Contributing Editors
Institute For Career Research 2007; US$ 15.00There are almost three million truck drivers in the United States today. In the past 30 years, there has been a constant demand for truck drivers. Most experts say there are never enough trained, experienced drivers to go around. As a truck driver, you can work for a trucking company or a wholesale or retail store. You can work for the government, or you can be in business for yourself, owning and operating your own rig. Trucks come in all shapes and sizes, large, medium and small, and some have special features, such as refrigeration. All of these types are used throughout the country. more...
Commercial Vehicles, Buses, and Heavy Trucks in Australiaby Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2007; US$ 195.00How to Strategically Evaluate Australia. Perhaps the most efficient way of evaluating Australia is to consider key dimensions which themselves are composites of multiple factors. Composite portfolio approaches have long been used by strategic planners. The biggest challenge in this approach is to choose the appropriate factors that are the most relevant to international planning. The two measures of greatest relevance to commercial vehicles, buses, and heavy trucks are latent demand and market accessibility. The figure below summarizes the key dimensions and recommendations of such an approach. Using these two composites, one can prioritize all countries of the world. Countries of high latent demand and high relative... more...
Trucks and Truck-Related Products and Services in Nigeriaby Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2007; US$ 195.00How to Strategically Evaluate Nigeria. Perhaps the most efficient way of evaluating Nigeria is to consider key dimensions which themselves are composites of multiple factors. Composite portfolio approaches have long been used by strategic planners. The biggest challenge in this approach is to choose the appropriate factors that are the most relevant to international planning. The two measures of greatest relevance to trucks and truck-related products and services are latent demand and market accessibility. The figure below summarizes the key dimensions and recommendations of such an approach. Using these two composites, one can prioritize all countries of the world. Countries of high latent demand and high relative accessibility... more...
Real-Resumes for Supply & Logistics Jobsby Anne McKinney
PREP Publishing 2006; US$ 16.95Editor Anne McKinneyReviews and ExcerptsNo matter what industry is targeted--grocery, retail, hazardous materials, construction, transportation, the medical field, trucking and transportation--the reader will find outstanding samples of resumes and cover letters used by real people to obtain jobs related to supply and logistics. Also included are samples of the federal "resumix" as well as the write-ups for the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) often required for government jobs. "Provides industry-specific resume examples, industry-specific tips and cautions, and industry-specific winning strategies based on real-world resumes." - The Midwest Book Review1-885288-47-6 more...
How to Customize Your Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Truck, 1999-2006HP 1526by Editors of Truckin' Magazine
Penguin Group Inc. 2008; US$ 5.99Hot how-to projects on modifying your Silverado or Sierra for the street. From the editors of Truckin' magazine, this guide offers high performance tips and projects to transform the Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra full-size pickup into a custom street truck. It includes sections on lowering, lifting, replacement shocks and springs, body kits, bolt-on engine modifications, and interior accessories. more...
Careers for People on the Move & Other Road Warriorsby Marjorie Eberts; Margaret Gisler
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 14.95Get on the road to a perfect career!. Do you feel most comfortable behind the wheel of a car? Are you always up for a road trip? Will you drive anywhere, at any time of day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation. Careers for People on the Move & Other Road Warriors provides all the information you need to launch a career driving:. Local delivery trucks * Taxis * Buses * Limousines * Long-haul trucks * Emergency vehicles. Inside you'll find practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with firsthand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help you get your foot in the... more...









