Archive for the ‘Semi Trucks’ Category
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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Friday, June 18th, 2021
Semi-trucks are a staple of American highways, and also keep the economy afloat.
If you are a truck driver, chances are you will be driving semi-trucks. After all, they are the most common vehicle type that truck drivers drive due to their large size, durability, and weight capacity on the road. But no two types of semi-trucks are alike, and it’s important for truck drivers to know the difference before choosing their own personal favorite type to drive. Here are a few of the most common types of semi-trucks truck drivers will often be operating and the similarities and differences between them. (more…)
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Saturday, February 6th, 2021
Make sure that you’re not spending more time than necessary when you buy commercial semi-truck tires.
When you drive or own a commercial semi-truck, maintenance isn’t a small thing. A well-maintained rig is more fuel-efficient, safer, and better to drive. Buying new semi-truck tires for your rig is an important part of your maintenance tasks. There are lots of tires to choose from, which can make it a time-consuming process to make sure you’re investing in the proper ones for your rig or fleet. There are already many time-sinks that exist in the trucking industry, like traffic, for example. Make sure that you’re not spending more time than necessary when you buy commercial semi-truck tires by familiarizing yourself with four main factors of consideration. (more…)
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Friday, December 18th, 2020
Winter can be one of the most challenging times of the year for even experienced truck drivers and even worse for any ill-prepared truck fleet.
Many truckers would agree, the weather and environment can sometimes be the worst adversary to face on the road. The nasty weather conditions and road conditions can wreak havoc on your truck fleet and their many routes. The most extreme and difficult to work with conditions usually occur during the winter. Winter can be one of the most challenging times of the year for even experienced truck drivers and even worse for any ill-prepared truck fleet. As snow, sleet, and ice totals mount, a trucker’s ability to drive safely decreases substantially. All the vehicles in your truck fleet need to be prepared to drive on routes that get a lot of icy, snowy precipitation during the winter months. (more…)
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