Being safe on the road is a top priority for many truck drivers. With big vehicles comes more potential for big problems. But so often, the emphasis is on what to do after a hazard has taken place on the road. These tips are extremely helpful, but it would be even better to avoid these …
It’s the nightmare that everyone prays doesn’t happen, but it inevitably does: your truck has broken down on the highway. You thought it was working fine but little did you know there was an underlying issue that would wait to rear its ugly head as soon as you started barreling down the highway. That’s not …
Cleaning is an essential part of truck maintenance. You might have been cleaning your truck regularly, so you may think there is no need for anything to change. But, spring being what it is, makes your truck require special cleaning. Here are important tips on how to clean your truck during spring. Always Apply Wax …
As a truck driver, the most important aspect of your career is safety. As you embark on each journey, you want to return safely. That is why it is important to take all safety precautions while driving. Here we discuss ten precautions you should take as a truck driver. Be Sober and Physically Fit for …
Aerodynamics on a car can easily make or break the bank. Though overlooked, aerodynamics actually plays a huge role in gas consumption and saving fuel, which are very important as a truck driver looking to earn a decent wage. Typically, the average semi-truck settles at around 6 miles to the gallon (mpg), though this number …
A trucker’s livelihood is in his truck, and his truck runs on two things– diesel and rubber. The former isn’t something to be that concerned about, if you fill up your truck periodically and watch over oil and fuel levels, there’s really not a lot of maintenance going through your head when it comes to …
As winter approaches across the country, now is the time for truck drivers to do an annual inspection of their AC systems. Cold weather can cause problems to appear when you least expect it, which is why it’s so important to make sure that you do a preventative check of your vehicle’s AC system before …
Regular maintenance is key when it comes to making sure your truck is performing at its best all year round. Oil changes, fluid and filter checks, tire rotations and all the other seemingly small items on a maintenance checklist are important when it comes to keeping you and the drivers around you safe. Two of …
Oil plays an important role in reducing friction, cooling down engine parts, and prolonging the life span of a truck’s engine. Therefore, it is necessary for you to change your engine oil periodically. Knowing the right time to do that will also promote smooth and safe driving. If you leave your engine oil unchanged, it …
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 …
