One of the problems with winter is that it can impact the pressure in your truck tires. More specifically, colder temperatures lower the air pressure in your tires, which is why inflating them is so important. With that said, there is such a thing as overinflating your tires, and there are consequences that can come from overinflation. Here is what happens if you inflate your truck tires too much. (more…)
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Thursday, February 8th, 2024Why to Avoid Installing Brake Pads Yourself
Wednesday, January 31st, 2024Does the sound of screeching brakes drive you crazy? You may need a brake pad replacement. Ensuring your brake pads are in excellent condition is critical to your safety and is part of maintaining your brake system. However, should you do it yourself? This article explains why you are better off not installing brake pads yourself. (more…)
Why Your Truck Heater Doesn’t Work
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024What Happens With Low Tire Pressure?
Monday, January 15th, 2024There is really no denying that when it comes to trucks and driving long distances, tires become increasingly important. In fact, safety is paramount for truck drivers, and that includes ensuring that all the truck’s tires have the appropriate tire pressure. For the most part, underinflated tires are not only a safety hazard but can end up costing small businesses a lot of money in the long run. The reality is, if you are driving a vehicle on low pressure tires, you will end up using more energy and fuel — leading to increased costs overall. Ultimately, low tire pressure will undoubtedly lead to a decrease in energy efficiency — thereby you are easily losing gas mileage when driving on underinflated truck tires. As a result, it is incredibly important to ensure that you avoid driving on either under or over inflated tires. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind when it comes to tire pressure to keep yourself on the road. (more…)
Truck Driving Tips for Snowy Weather Conditions
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024Since we’re still in the winter season, snowy weather conditions are a real possibility. These weather conditions can make truck driving a lot riskier than normal. You want to be as safe as possible when you’re on the road, and that’s why it’s important to understand what safety measures you should take for the rest of winter. Keep reading to learn how to stay safe when truck driving this winter. (more…)
Why Your Truck Engine Could Be Overheating
Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024If your truck is overheating, it can be a hassle. Besides being an inconvenience, an overheating truck can also be dangerous. It is a safety hazard that may damage your truck engine and result in expensive repairs. Learn why your truck might be overheating and how to fix it. This article guides readers in the process of diagnosing and repairing truck engine overheating problems. (more…)
Signs That New Brake Pads are Needed
Monday, December 18th, 2023Being able to stop your truck is of vital importance, which should go without saying. In order to ensure you can stop your truck in time, you’ll need working brake pads, but eventually, these pads will need to get replaced. It’s important to know when these pads should be replaced because you never want to be caught driving around with dysfunctional ones. Here are signs that you need to replace your brake pads. (more…)
Errors You Can Make During a Truck Repair
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023If you’re in the commercial trucking industry, then you know how important it is to keep your truck in good condition all of the time. Unfortunately, your truck will run into problems over time. This is only natural, but luckily, these problems can be resolved with a few repairs in many situations. With that said, you need to be sure that you don’t make mistakes during the repair process. Today, we’ll be going over ways that a truck repair can go wrong so that you can avoid these issues yourself. (more…)
Ways to Stay Safe This Winter While Truck Driving
Monday, December 4th, 2023Truck driving isn’t an easy job, and it gets even tougher during the winter season. Between the shorter days, colder temperatures, and snow and ice on the road, driving conditions become more dangerous during this time of year. It’s important to know how to stay safe when truck driving in winter, and we want to go over a few safety tips with you today. (more…)
Why Get Truck Inspections Done Regularly
Thursday, November 30th, 2023If you’re a truck driver, you need your truck to work at peak efficiency. This keeps business operations running smoothly, while also keeping you safe while you’re driving. Part of keeping your truck in good shape involves getting regular truck inspections, and we’ll be explaining why you need these inspections today. (more…)