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Although a Mitsubishi Fuso may not be a name that you see or hear very often, these medium to light duty trucks have been around since the 1960s. Mitsubishi is a very well known name and their Fuso line of commercial haulers has made itself quite a reputation among truck drivers. From dump trucks to sweepers these trucks are dependable and efficient, according to those who drive them.



The first Mitsubishi Fuso trucks were first seen on a global scale in the 1980s. They began their ascent to popularity in the Asia-Pacific market in the 1970s and soon found themselves being accepted worldwide. Australia has given much rise to the Fuso's popularity over the past few years. Today you can normally recognize a Fuso by the Canter badge on the front or by the Mitsubishi badge which is typically found on the back of the truck. The Mitsubishi Fuso is comparable to United States models such as the Toyota Dyna, Hino Dutro, and the Chevrolet W Series of commercial vehicles.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter is a lighter duty commercial vehicle that is primarily manufactured in Japan and a few other Asian countries, but is also sold in the United States. Europe, the Mid-East and a several other countries have also seen the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter come to life. The Fuso is manufactured by the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation in Japan with facilities also operating in Portugal since the 1980s.
From reefers to construction models, the line of Mitsubishi Fuso trucks offers the perfect choices for those looking for a medium to light duty professional vehicle.

The manufacturers turn out approximately 15,000 new units each year and to date there have been more than 100,000 vehicles produced by this company. These trucks typically boast high production quality standards which are certified by ISO standards and when combined with a test track and a very extensive final inspection for quality it really is no surprised that these are one of the most popularly sought after trucks for light duty work. You can simply type in Mitsubishi Fuso on your browser's search engine to see the listings for sellers of these trucks. Finding used Mitsubishi Fuso trucks is also possible, and at very reasonable prices. And of course, you would expect a Mitsubishi to be very fuel economical as well.
If you are vying for a truck that provides quality craftsmanship and massive fuel savings you really can not go wrong with this one.

There are projects for a further 70,000 workers needed in the mining industry in Australia over the next ten years. Now is as good time as any to get into the lucrative mining in industry in Australia. There is a demand for skilled and unskilled workers which has seen a dramatic increase in wages over the years.
Western Australia has most of the action with over 200 mines in gold, uranium, nickel, and iron Ore being the main minerals being harvested. With mining companies continuously opening new mines within their lease and also finding new land for exploration especially with iron ore and gold at record prices due to china there is no slowing down during this mining boom in any near future.




One popular occupation wanted by many wanting to get a job in the mining industry in Australia is driving the big dump trucks. It's a job in high demand especially from the media lately showing people making over 100,000 dollars a year and only working 2 thirds of the year. It's also in demand by a lot of people as the job itself is less physically demanding than others mining jobs. You are also out of the harsh weather that the western Australian outback provides especially its hot summers which it can reach up to 55 degrees during the hottest of days. There are many different types of rosters, dump trucks operators are on, it really depends on the company itself. 9 days on and 5 days off is becoming a popular roster among workers especially people that Fly in and Fly out from Perth and want to keep a healthy relationship with their other half in Perth. 2,3, or even 4 weeks can also be available which you will be working 13 days in a row and 12 hours days.
There is a myth that mining companies prefer women because they are gentler on the dump trucks than males. Scientifically they cope better with menial/ repetitive work than males which are more likely to fall asleep at the wheel, which is a mining company's worst night mare. There is a shortage of rubber in the world today and a dump truck tire contains a lot of rubber. The companies monitor how many days they get out of each tire and if it appears that a specific driver is working the truck to hard and wearing out the tires quicker it won't be long before they are told to slow down on acceleration.
Most the dump truck driving jobs are advertised in the newspaper in the mining section. More and more of the jobs are advertised on the company's website itself. There is also traineeships available for people interested in obtaining a dump truck driving jobs in the mines in Australia. Some dump truck jobs are contracted out to specialize mining agencies.


Some mining companies have told me that dump truck companies like people who have driven buses in their home city. I can see the potential of this experience as being suitable for a dump truck driver. A bus driver has to constantly be aware of its environment in and outside his/her vehicle. The driver has small kids running around outside and has to be proactive in their driving manner. This experience shows the mining company the individual is safety focused (if they have a good record!) If not driving buses, I recommend start getting experience now driving in a quarry in a production environment. This is going on that I have seen job adverts asking for people with experience driving trucks apply for dump truck driving positions.

 
The United States Heavy Truck Manufacturing Industry has been very fortunate because it has been able to sell heavy equipment and heavy trucks to China, which they have used to help build their great infrastructure. They have built over 25,000 miles of highways, floating airports, 10,000 miles worth of rail, the largest dam in the world, and they have some of the most modern cities with the most modern skyscrapers in the world.
There is a lot of construction going on in China, and the modern equipment they have purchased from United States companies, has provided a lot of jobs in many parts of our nation. Everyone is a winner!
However, the Chinese are very smart industrial capitalists, and whereas, that might sound funny because China is a communist nation, they often teach us a thing or two about free-market capitalism, and how it should really work. Due to the over regulation, the labor unions, and the excessive lawsuits that companies have to deal with in the United States, it's going to be hard to compete with China as they start building their own heavy trucks and equipment.


According to Industry Week for instance; "China's Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co said Sept. 29 it plans to set up a two billion yuan (US$292.8 million) joint venture with the truck unit of Caterpillar Inc. Jianghuai Automotive will also develop new products with NC2 Global LLC, a tie-up between Caterpillar and truck maker Navistar International Corp, the Chinese firm said," and meanwhile "China's biggest auto maker SAIC Motor and Iveco, Italian auto giant Fiat's truck and engine manufacturing unit, said they planned to expand their joint venture's product line."

This is indeed, one more industry and sector that the Chinese are going to take by storm. There is no way American companies can compete at the same price point, or produce trucks on that scale with any similar price structure. Therefore, you can expect the heavy truck manufacturing market to go to China. This will be starting in 2010, and by 2018, they will have cornered the market, and the US and European companies will succumb to competitive market forces. Please consider all this.

Dump truck financing, or financing for trucks, is just like financing anything else. In order to find the right loan program you need to find a lender that offers a loan program designed for your needs. If you need to finance dump trucks, semi trucks, or heavy duty trucks, then you will need to find a lender that not only offers a loan program for vehicles, but that also specializes in business vehicle loans.
To qualify for dump truck financing you will need to go through the standard loan process. First you will need to find a lender. Secondly you will need to fill out an application form and submit the required documentation. And finally your loan application will need to be approved by the lender. Your ability to qualify for truck financing will depend on a lot of things including the type of truck that you are trying to finance, how long you have been in business, what your credit history is, what collateral you have, and the type of business that you operate.





 If you are having a difficult time finding a 100 percent dump truck financing program, or if you have not been able to qualify for one of these loans then you may want to consider other financing options. Your first alternative to 100 percent truck financing is partial financing. In this case you would put down a percentage of the truck's value in your own money and then finance the remaining balance with a truck loan. These loans are much easier to qualify for then 100 percent loans, and they tend to offer better rates and terms.


Your second option is to lease instead of buying your truck. Leasing has several advantages over buying, with one advantage being that it offers more tax benefits than purchasing the machine outright.

Tonneau Covers
Adding a tonneau cover is a great way to personalize your truck. Not only does a tonneau cover give your truck a sleek, aerodynamic look, but it can also help improve gas mileage. Over time, this money savings can pay for the tonneau cover itself. Whether you choose a tonneau cover that is soft, hard, roll-up, tilting, or folding, you will also benefit from the added security of potential thieves not seeing personal items in the truck's bed because it's covered. Buy a tonneau cover today and git er covered!
Tires
Does your truck have some skinny, all season radials that look like they came off a station wagon? It's time to get some serious truck tires for enjoying off road trail time. Upgrading tires can significantly improve your truck's off-road capabilities. Choose the right tire for your conditions, whether it's all terrain, mud terrain, rock crawling, or Baja racing. When you go with bigger tires, make sure you don't go too big for your existing setup. Tires that are too wide will rub on truck parts such as fender walls and suspension parts, and may not allow for proper steering of your truck.
Wheels/Rims


When those stock wheels that everyone else has just won't do, get a set that makes your truck stand out. You may want to buy larger wheels or wider wheels depending on the size of your desired tires. Some of the hottest wheels on the market now come in high gloss black, flat black, black and chrome, or in just pure chrome *bling*. Besides wheel diameter and width, you will need to know the number of lug nuts and lug nut spacing to ensure proper fit. Also, you may want to choose a wheel offset that is the same or similar to your stock wheel's offset. A wheel's offset is the distance between the centerline and the plane of the hub-mounting surface of the wheel. Wheels are often stamped with the offset using the Germen prefix "ET," which stands for "Einpresstiefe" or "insertion depth." An example would be "ET38" for a 38mm offset.
Lift Kit Suspensions
It's time to raise it up. Increasing ground clearance means you can get over obstacles that would have caused damage at stock height, or you'd get stuck. A 2" lift is great for accommodating larger tires, but you can go higher. How about an 8" lift kit for some serious rock crawling?
Exhausts

Adding an exhaust system is another great way to personalize your truck with an authoritative sound, great looks, and improved horsepower, torque, and MPGs. Look for an exhaust system built with stainless steel and minimal bends to improve airflow. The smoother your exhaust flows, the easier your truck breathes. This would be a great time to add an intake or drop-in air filter to further increase the engine's intake/exhaust flow.
By making these 5 modifications to your truck, you will transform a stock, off-the-showroom-floor truck into your unique and personalized transporter with improved off road capabilities and performance. Now, take an Internet break and go get your truck dirty!