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Problems Associated With Commercial Tires
Commercial vehicles are unique, with special needs that encompass everything from the belts to the filters. When you drive a tractor-trailer or box truck, you need to be aware of


How to Check Tire Pressure in Commercial Trucks
Commercial tires are a major expense. The last thing you want is to replace them more often than you already do. However, there are mistakes you might be making that


Essential Gadgets Every Truck Driver Needs
Truck driver essentials are useful gadgets to make each road trip safe, efficient and a success. Bluetooth Headset A hands-free or Bluetooth headset enables you to make or answer a


How to Keep Your Semi-Truck in Great Condition
Your semi-truck is a huge investment and a heavily used piece of machinery. If you are thorough in its maintenance, you will not hemorrhage money fixing your truck en route


Tips for Handling a Big Rig Breakdown
We have all seen this scenario: a large truck breaks down out on the road causing a traffic backup that could last hours. This is very frustrating to other motorists,


Guide to Choosing the Right Tires for Your Truck
Every driver dreads the time when they have to exchange their worn or ruined tires for new ones. Picking out the right tire can be a headache, especially if you


Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Issues
You are doing a pre-check on your semi-truck before hitting the road and you notice some of your lights aren’t working. Do you rush it to the repair shop for


Improving Driver Communication During a Breakdown
What do you do if your truck breaks down a few miles past your last rest stop? Do you have a plan of action at your fingertips? If not, read


5 Things Truck Driver Training Schools Don’t Teach
There is a lot more to learning how to drive a truck than the 3-4 week course that most training schools offer. Truck driver training schools focus on the mechanics


3 Smart Professional Trucker Tips to Protect Your CDL
As a professional truck driver, your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the most important tool you need. Truck drivers are liable for faulty, poorly maintained vehicles, reckless driving behavior. You


10 Truck Driving Safety Tips Every Professional Driver Should Follow
Truck driving is a dangerous job because of the long hours that require continuous alertness and the huge potential for harm that such a heavy vehicle has. There are truck


7 Ways To Drive Safely Near Commercial Trucks
8 out of 10 fatalities in commercial truck accidents are individuals in other cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. Due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, accidents are usually