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… Read More
Archive for the ‘Semi Trucks’ Category
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Driving a Semi-Truck vs. Driving a Car
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… Read More
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How Semi-Truck Brakes Work
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… Read More
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What Does the Inside of a Semi-Truck Look Like?
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… Read More
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Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Semi-Truck
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… Read More
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4 Effective Tips For Winterizing Your Semi-Truck
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… Read More
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6 Tips to Clean Your Semi-Truck
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…. Read More
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All About Semi-Trucks and What You’ll Need to Know
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… Read More
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Winterizing Your Truck Fleet for Mid-Atlantic Winters
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… Read More