Many different industries rely on trucks as their freight choice to ship many significant products. Furniture, liquids, groceries, construction supplies, medical supplies, and waste arrive at their destinations and customers through trucks. As a supplier, you must know how imperative it is to locate the best transportation service for your cargo. This article provides helpful pointers on hiring a trucking company. (more…)
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Friday, March 1st, 2024Are Semi Trucks Hard to Drive?
Friday, September 1st, 2023Whether you want to learn how to drive a semi truck or you want to put yourself in your truck driver’s shoes, you can learn here how hard it really is to drive one. Are semi trucks hard to drive?
How Hot Can a Semi-Truck Get in Summer?
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023It’s the height of summer, and your freight is on its way from point A to point B. Your trucker aims to get the delivery to its destination on time, but there are plenty of challenges along the way, given the summer heat. Your freight might also be at risk; can it stand the temperature? How hot can a semi-truck get in summer, really? You might be surprised!
How to Maintain a Semi-Truck
Monday, July 10th, 2023Creating a maintenance plan around your semi-truck’s needs is a crucial plan of action. It’s not always the easiest thing to maintain a semi-truck, but if you want to continue making money with your trucking business, it’s all part of the plan.
That said, you may not know how to maintain a semi-truck. With all of those delicate mechanical pieces working together harmoniously to power your truck, just one piece can be thrown out of whack and render your vehicle useless. To combat this, you must know how to maintain a semi-truck properly and what to look for. Here’s our list to get you started.
What is a Jake Brake?
Friday, January 13th, 2023Have you ever asked yourself, “What is a Jake Brake anyway?” It’s a compression release brake used to help truckers slow their truck down without unnecessarily wearing out their service brakes. Sometimes it’s also called an engine brake, and you’ll see it in many large diesel engines that come on semi-trucks.
So there you go, we’ve answered the age-old “what is a Jake Brake” question. There’s plenty more to Jake Brakes though, so let’s take a deeper dive into how they work and any other questions you may have about this kind of brake that truckers often rely on to keep themselves safe.
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Driving a Semi-Truck vs. Driving a Car
Friday, December 30th, 2022If you are interested in pursuing a career on the road, one of the biggest questions that you have is probably whether or not you can handle driving a truck. Particularly if you have no commercial driving experience, it can be intimidating to switch over. What are some of the key differences between driving a semi-truck vs driving a car?
How Semi-Truck Brakes Work
Saturday, May 7th, 2022Semi-truck brakes are a fundamental mechanism in a commercial truck. Unlike sedan or small van brakes, semi-truck brakes are responsible for stopping over thousands of pounds of extra weight if they carry a full load. This means that they need an incredibly powerful, reliable braking system to ensure everyone’s safety on the road. So how exactly do they work?
What Does the Inside of a Semi-Truck Look Like?
Friday, February 11th, 2022Ever wonder what the inside of a semi-truck looks like? There is a lot more than meets the eye, sometimes more than you might imagine! The trucking field is a hard-working one, faithfully taking supplies for construction, warehousing, and other companies from city to city and state to state. The vehicles they use to haul the trailers contain all the amenities they need to complete their missions safely and on time.
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Semi-Truck
Friday, January 21st, 2022Spring has arrived, meaning spring cleaning. As you tidy your home and yard, don’t forget your semi-truck. If you are a fleet manager, it is the perfect time to clean the trucks before hitting the road again. While cleaning your semi-truck reduces the unnecessary repair costs, it goes an extra mile in reducing potential tickets and violations. So, here are a critical few tips for cleaning your semi-truck this spring!
4 Effective Tips For Winterizing Your Semi-Truck
Friday, November 5th, 2021Getting stuck in a snowstorm is a common phenomenon to many semi-truck drivers. However, when the cold season sets in, drivers are sure of lots of delivery work. As a semi-truck driver/owner, you must prepare before the winter arrives. In addition, you should make your vehicles ready for a busy holiday season. Here are the four practical tips to prepare your semi-truck for winter.