Do you have any information as to vendors, dealers, fabricators, etc. that offer accelerator, brake and clutch hand controls for large trucks?
Written by raczFirst off, if you're going to apply for a CDL license, contact the CDL testing agency you plan to use and ask if they have any requirements or suggestions for hand controls. If you have a choice, you should choose a truck with an automatic transmission, which will make the driving much easier. Modifying a
I have a hard time getting into my two-ton truck. Are there any design plans or companies that build lifts?
Written by raczThere are a number of small companies that custom-manufacture farm machinery adaptive devices, including man-lifts to access large trucks. Among them are Life Essentials, of Brookston, IN (by phone @ 765-742-6707 or on the Web @ www.lifeessentialsweb.com) and John Hancock, of Lexington, KY (by phone @ 859-227-7099). They will discuss your needs and suggest possible
I have difficulty in making that first big step onto my tractor ladder and into my truck. Are there any add-on steps available?
Written by raczCheck out these Web sites for commercial extra or add-on step kits. Fixed, hinged, and electric step kits that could work for large trucks: • Truck Add Ons – Truck Steps • Go Rhino – Truck Steps • AVS steps – Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Steps • PPL Motor Homes – RV Steps, Kwikee Electric
The following Web site compares two designs of hand controls that utilize different hand motions to apply the brakes and accelerator—go to www.accesssolutions-ky.com, and click on "Vehicle Hand Controls." You will need to decide which technique of operation you prefer. Here are four companies that offer ready-made hand controls for automobiles that can usually be
I'm a right leg amputee; is there a way to convert my pickup truck accelerator from right to left foot control?
Written by raczFor ways to modify the accelerator from right foot control to left foot control, search on the Internet for "Left foot accelerator" and "Left foot gas pedal" to find manufacturers, or see companies listed below. Go to the Able Data site at www.abledata.com for a listing of eight companies that sell left foot accelerators. Contact