Whether or not you are new to trucking, you already know that there is a clear difference between cars and large commercial vehicles. In particular, semi-trucks run on diesel engines, which have their differences and similarities to a standard car engine. There has been a lot of misinformation about how to treat a diesel engine, and this post will help to clear up the three biggest misunderstandings.
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3 Ways to Misunderstand Your Diesel Engine
Monday, September 30th, 2019How to Set Up Your Truck for a Dock
Monday, September 23rd, 2019
Here are the basic steps to setting your truck up for a dock.
There is a lot of important information to learn when someone is just starting out, especially when it comes to safely handling a freight truck. And one thing that all new truck drivers should know how to do correctly is set up their truck for a dock. Whether you are a trucking veteran or a first-timer, here are the basic steps to setting your truck up for a dock.
Three Ways to Handle the Long Haul
Monday, September 16th, 2019
For many truckers, the best and worst part of the job is the long hours of solitude on the road. It can be a real challenge to stay focused, especially as you get more tired from being behind the wheel for hour after hour. But here are three ways that you can cope with the How to Combat Distracted Driving
Monday, September 9th, 2019
Here are some ways to keep yourself from falling into the trap of distracted driving.
One of the most common causes of accidents on the road for both truckers and car drivers is still distracted driving. Even though there is a lot of awareness about the dangers of texting while driving, you will still find people behind the wheel using their phones. It’s understandable how tempting it is to check your phone for just a second, or you might have something else going on that takes your attention from the road. Here are some ways to keep yourself from falling into the trap of distracted driving.
4 Main Types of Freight Trucks
Monday, September 2nd, 2019
Here are four of the main types of freight trucks you will come across.
Although there are many different varieties of vehicles for transporting freight on the road, there are specific types of trucks that are better for certain jobs. If you want to hone your expertise in one area, then it’s good to know how different freight trucks work and which would be the best fit for you. Here are four of the main types of freight trucks you will come across.