The brakes of a vehicle are its most important safety feature. Maintenance services like brake inspection, brake pad replacement, fluid flushes, and hose replacement are very essential to keep you safe on the road. These items doubled for semi-trucks. Besides promoting safety, updated brake maintenance can reduce semi-truck breakdown, downtime […]
Read MoreFleet operators and truck drivers have a clear perception that semi-trucks are not forever. The average life expectancy of a semi-truck is around 10 to 15 years. Yet, they are highly variable on proper maintenance and usage. Many semi-trucks run a million miles during their lifespan. But with the high mileage […]
Read MoreLife on the road is very demanding. Most truck drivers long for the comforts of their homes after extended hours of driving. As such, if they need to stay on their trucks for a couple of days or nights, they need power for a comfortable sleep, connection to family and […]
Read MoreA lot of truckers say that automatics are for people who don’t know how to drive a truck. But this is not true, especially today when semi-trucks shift from manual transmissions to automated gears. Yes, today is the age of automatic truck transmissions. Technology has made it possible to control […]
Read MoreSemi 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 […]
Read MoreHave 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 […]
Read MoreSand and gravel make up concrete. They are important materials to lay the foundation of a bridge, building, house, roads, and a lot more. For truckers, they are potential goods to transport and make money with. According to IBIS World, the market size of the said industry for 2021 is […]
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the following dialogues? “Autobots, transform and roll out!” “One shall stand, one shall fail.” “Sometimes, even the wisest of man and machine can make an error.” These are iconic phrases coming from Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, and one of the main characters […]
Read MoreDid you know that old vehicles used fuel lamps to light themselves up? During the early 1900s, Ford used carbides as headlights and oil lamps on tails. In 1915, electric lighting was invented resulting in the creation of dip lighting for automobiles. Your truck’s lighting is very important. It is […]
Read MoreMost truck drivers spend 60 to 70 hours every week sitting behind their truck’s wheels. Even though they are not allowed to drive 14 hours straight, they typically end up driving for 11 hours a day. This is harsh for their body. Body aches, muscle pains, soft tissue injuries, and […]
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