Semi-truck brakes are a fundamental mechanism in a commercial truck. Unlike sedan or small van brakes, semi-truck brakes are responsible for stopping over thousands of pounds of extra weight if they carry a full load. This means that they need… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘semi-trucks’
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All About Semi-Trucks and What You’ll Need to Know
If you are a truck driver, chances are you will be driving semi-trucks. After all, they are the most common vehicle type that truck drivers drive due to their large size, durability, and weight capacity on the road. But no… Read More
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Simple Ways to Improve Semi-Truck Fuel Efficiency
When you’re an owner-operator, you know that the price of diesel is one of the driving forces that determine your profit margin. When prices are up, your profits take a hit, and good fuel economy practices can be a saving… Read More
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Winterizing Your Truck Fleet for Mid-Atlantic Winters
Many truckers would agree, the weather and environment can sometimes be the worst adversary to face on the road. The nasty weather conditions and road conditions can wreak havoc on your truck fleet and their many routes. The most extreme… Read More
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What Can Semi-Truck Drivers Do To Keep Pedestrians Safe?
When people are out on the road, everyone owes everyone some extent of responsibility to keep us all safe. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists should have the sense to keep themselves and others safe, as do semi-truck drivers. Eventually, semi-truck drivers… Read More
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Is it Possible for Semi-Trucks to Jackknife On Good Road Conditions?
Icy or wet roads certainly present dangerous conditions that semi-trucks can likely jackknife on if not careful. However, with the brunt of wintry weather behind us, can semi-trucks still jackknife when poor road conditions are less likely to play a… Read More
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Why Do Semi-Trucks Use Diesel?
Have you ever wondered why semi-trucks run on diesel engines? There are many benefits of using diesel in semi-trucks, mainly because they are so much heavier than cars and often carry heavy loads. Here are some facts about diesel engines,… Read More