The first motor truck was the Daimler’s truck built-in 1896. It was a pickup truck with a 4-horsepower engine, one reverse, and two forward speeds. In 1898, Alexander Winton sold the first batch of cars he manufactured. The only problem is the delivery of the cards. This resulted in his […]
Have you ever slept in a truck? Long haul drivers often need to sleep away from home. Some choose to sleep in hotels or motels. But most prefer to sleep in their cabs. This gave way for the need to design sleeper trucks. As of June 01, 2020, the Federal […]
Trucking is America’s number one job. They haul 70% of its total domestic products. That’s around 10.77 billion tons of cargo every year. There are two types of truck drivers in the United States. They are the long-haul and short-haul truck drivers. Short-haul truck drivers operate smaller trucks and are […]
Have you heard of Hard Hat Pete and the story of his little dump truck? They carry debris, haul rocks and stones, and unload at the landfill. At a young age, children know that this is hard work. Construction is the trade responsible for building and maintaining structures. It may […]
Today, the market size revenue of dump truck industries in the United States is around $19.3 billion. They’re typically used in construction sites and mining fields. They’re excellent for off-road hauling. A new heavy-duty dump truck costs around $150,000. A used dump truck price ranges from $10,925 to $123,050. Buying […]
Today, 80% of American communities depend on trucking for the delivery of goods and services. As such, around 10 billion tons of products are transported by truck drivers annually. This makes the trucking industry a profitable business. They are a vital connection for the consumers and producers. From gallons of […]
When was the last time you checked your semi truck’s transmission fluid? If it’s been awhile or you rarely do, chances are your semi truck is in a bad shape. It wouldn’t be much of a surprise if you don’t care a whole lot for your semi truck’s transmission fluid […]
While not that many people give tire pressure a second thought, getting it right when it comes to semi truck tires is essential not only to the vehicle’s performance and condition but also to the driver’s safety. If you think achieving the right pressure for your semi truck’s tires is […]
There may be several reasons why you may want to buy your own semi truck. For some, this kind of vehicle is perfect in carrying and delivering the goods and materials that they need for their business. For others, a semi truck is the perfect vehicle to transport massive and […]
Whether you’re buying a semi truck for your own business needs, starting a new hauling business, or expanding your fleet, purchasing a semi truck is going to be one of your big-ticket expenses. With brand new semi trucks bearing an average price tag of $120,000, turning to secondhand semis is […]
