As a truck driver, going on a long journey is what we do most of the time. We’ve got used to it and it is not a problem. But sometimes, we may get stuck. Though it doesn’t happen always, it is not strange to see a truck developing fault during a trip. It might happen […]
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You can eliminate the cost of maintaining your truck’s gearbox by practicing double clutching. Have you heard about it before? It is very easy and it works. What is Double Clutching? Double clutching simply involves clutching twice when you want to change gear. Conventionally, you press the clutch and change the gear. But this may
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Every machine that is being used must be maintained, but for trucks and other automobiles, you don’t have to wait till a service date before you carry out repair work on them. You must act immediately once you notice any fault or slight sign of failure. If you don’t, the fault may become more serious,
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Because you normally take your truck on a long journey, it is essential that you take good care of it. Even if you are not traveling far, yet, proper maintenance is a must for a vehicle like a truck. Hence you must constantly check all the components of your vehicle to ensure they are in
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We all wish we can start our truck, embark on a journey, and return all the time without experiencing any problem. However, in real life, trucks do develop faults from time to time. It would be best if you detect these faults early and repair them. So how can you know the right time to
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I was saddened when I read the complaints of truckers on the forum. One needed a good eight hours of sleep, work, and home time. Two members asked about depression, medications, and DOT guidelines. People do not understand what it takes to be a truck driver. They struggle with irregular sleep patterns and battle depression
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I had a trainee who was so enthusiastic about getting into trucking. When he did, he realized the lifestyle was not like people painted it. You had to experience it to understand it. One day he was sick on the job and could barely drive. I explained to him that he needed to master driving
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The saying: “With freedom comes responsibility” is quite popular. We all understand t when it applies to our lives. It also applies to truckers, but how? Of all the topics we cover in Trucking Truth, the freedom of truckers can go either way. The freedom in trucking is often seen as beneficial. It lures most
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Everyone who drives a truck, or anything else for that matter, has been there. The first time. Something you’ve trained for. Something you’ve longer for. It’s finally here. The big moment. It should feel amazing, right? Wrong. It can be terrifying. For months you study and practice. Learning everything you can about how to drive
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Driver retention has been a hot topic in the industry for years. I hear so many drivers asking if they should go and work for a company that has huge turnover rates. Does a high turnover rate mean that it’s a bad company? Not always. Neither does low numbers mean it’s good. There’s a huge
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