Archive for the ‘Semi Trucks’ Category
Friday, September 1st, 2023

How hard is it to drive a semi truck? Here are a few things we keep in mind.
Whether 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?
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Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

How hot can the inside of a semi-truck get in summer? Very!
It’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!
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Monday, July 10th, 2023

Semi-truck maintenance is a key to smooth freight transportation. Here’s how it’s done.
Creating 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.
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Friday, January 13th, 2023

Many trucks use Jake brakes to rule the road. What are they? Let’s find out.
Have 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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Friday, December 30th, 2022

Driving a semi-truck isn’t quite the same as driving a car—if you’re interested in a career as a trucker, it’s important to know the differences.
If 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?
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Saturday, May 7th, 2022

Semi-truck brakes work differently from other vehicles; learn more here!
Semi-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?
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Friday, February 11th, 2022

The inside of a semi-truck has everything a trucker needs for life on the road.
Ever 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.
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Friday, January 21st, 2022

So, ensure you collect any garbage in the truck and dispose of it properly.
Spring 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!
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Friday, November 5th, 2021

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.
Getting 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.
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Friday, October 29th, 2021

The best way to deal with the garbage and small particles is to keep them in trash bags or bins.
Whether you are an employee driver or you’re your boss, cleanliness in your semi-truck is something you can’t avoid. But because of the nature of driving work, most truck drivers forget to clean the interior and exterior of their semi-trucks. Staying without cleaning the truck allows trash and dirt to accumulate, making the truck look disorganized. Most drivers opt for paid cleaning services as they assume cleaning is a challenging endeavor. But truck cleaning can be an enjoyable and straightforward task. Here are some practical truck cleaning tips.
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