Archive for the ‘Semi Trucks’ Category

• What’s the Difference Between a Semi-Truck and a Semi-Trailer?

  • October 23rd, 2013
  • Posted in Semi Trucks
  • Tags: 18 wheeler, semi trailer, semi truck, tractor trailer

  A lot of names are used interchangeably to refer to a cargo carrying truck. Semi-truck, semi-trailer, tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, the list goes on. Though everyone understands that you’re referring to a truck when you use any one of these terms, they… Read More

• How To Change the Tire on a Semi Truck

  • September 10th, 2013
  • Posted in Semi Trucks
  • Tags: Evan Transportation, semi truck, semi truck tire change, tire, tire change

  Changing the tire on a semi truck is no simple task. Due to the equipment involved and the weight of a spare tire, most truckers opt to notify their dispatcher and pull in at the nearest truck stop, which are… Read More

• Fuel Efficient Semi-Trucks

  • August 28th, 2013
  • Posted in Semi Trucks
  • Tags: Freightliner, fuel efficiency, fuel efficient semi trucks, Peterbilt, truck fuel efficiency standards

  With new fuel economy standards for semi-trucks set to begin next year, truck manufacturers are rolling out new models to comply with the regulations. Trucks will have to get at least 7.2 miles to the gallon starting in 2014, the… Read More