International Trucks was the product of a big merger. McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, Deering, House of Morgan, and several others merged. Today, International Trucks is a trusted company in the United States of America. It is a manufacturer of quality and durable trucks. And it has established almost a thousand […]
For truckers, there is no better situation than an open road and seeing things completely fresh. They know the best places to stop on the road. Yet little did we think that truckers also have a great investment to make. This includes the license and skills to handle a big […]
Liebherr is a German company founded in 1958. In 2002, it partnered with Western Star to introduce its off-highway dump truck that can carry a single load of up to 40 tons. Liebherr used the said dump truck in a mining field in South Africa. Such a rigid dump is […]
In 2011, after a deep winter freeze in Florida, the prices of tomatoes have gone up very high in the market. Cucumbers have been very much in demand, too. So do frozen meats. Without any hint, cargo thieves assumed the identity of a legitimate trucking company. For as little as […]
Most truckers commonly say that having a Freightliner truck is worth one’s salt. It is one of the top semi-truck brands in the US today. It ranks on top because of few good reasons. Freightliner trucks are built to haul all types of loads. They have a very powerful engine […]
There are 2 big categories of semi-trucks. These are the day cab and sleepers. Day cab trucks are used for short hauling trips where truckers commonly go back home at the end of the day. Sleepers, on the other hand, are designed for long-haul trips. These trips may last for […]
Semi trucks can last running an average of 750,000 miles. This is equivalent to a lifetime of 15 to 16 years if the truck covers 45,000 miles annually. Yet, they are prone to breakdowns and are subject to wear-and-tear. If you are a long-time trucker, chances are you have encountered […]
If you want to become a truck owner-operator, the most exciting part is getting a big rig. Yet, it is also the most challenging and critical stage. There are several important things you will need to consider to be able to buy the right equipment. It is because there is […]
One familiar material we often see on the road is asphalt. Its story began thousands of years ago. The basket of the infant, Moses, was waterproofed with asphalt. The ancient Egyptians used it as mortar for rocks to prevent erosion in the Nile bank. The ancient Mesopotamians used it in […]
Have you ever seen an oversized or overweight item transported along the road? Do you know that they require special handling, permits, and routing? Do you know what type of truck is needed to haul them? Heavy haul services mean moving large loads at a glance. Commonly, these are industrial […]
