Learn what you can do to keep your diesel engine from overheating.
If you have a diesel engine, you might be wondering why it seems to be overheating so quickly. In fact, overheating your engine is all too common. The reality is, when you don’t take proper care of your diesel engine, you’ll inevitably experience the engine overheating regularly. Ultimately, when traveling long distances, your truck is likely to overheat when you don’t take the right precautions. Here are the biggest reasons why your diesel engine is overheating — and the best ways to avoid it from happening ever again.Read the rest of this entry »
Discover what truck drivers want other drivers on the road to know.
Today’s topic of discussion will be what truck drivers want other drivers to know. Whether handling a semi-truck or passenger vehicle, every driver knows that even while practicing safe driving, other drivers can cause accidents. It’s impossible to control what another driver will do. For that reason, driving defensively at all times is everyone’s best bet. Legally, semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, 20 times the size of passenger vehicles. No one wants to experience being side-railed by a semi-truck with that thought in mind. Every driver can do their part to keep the roads safe. Here is what truck drivers want other drivers to know. Read the rest of this entry »
There are plenty of savvy deductions that you can make when filing your tax return as a truck driver, but there are also expenses that will not factor in. It can be hard to know the difference without the help of a tax professional.
There are plenty of savvy deductions that you can make when filing your tax return as a truck driver, but there are also expenses that will not factor in. It can be hard to know the difference without the help of a tax professional. That’s why this post will go into some detail about which expenses you cannot deduct, and why.Read the rest of this entry »
How can you avoid fatigued driving? Remember these tips.
Fatigued driving is ordinary among truck drivers. The long hours that truck drivers face can take a toll as they attempt to juggle the proper work-life balance and time management. An eight-hour day for a truck driver is a rarity. However, every truck driver should take fatigue seriously. Physical or mental exertion impacts performance negatively. According to the CDC, being awake for 18 hours in a row is comparable to someone having a blood alcohol content of 0.05%. In addition, being awake for 24 hours straight is the equivalent of someone having a 0.10% BAC. In short, the proper amount of sleep is crucial. Here are tips that can help you avoid fatigued driving. Read the rest of this entry »
By keeping organized, careful records of your expenditures throughout the year, you could even end up with a big payoff after filing your taxes.
Believe it or not, tax season is nearly upon us. While it likely isn’t the highlight of your year, it doesn’t have to be as painful as you may fear. In fact, for truckers, there are ways to save significant amounts of money on your taxes. By keeping organized, careful records of your expenditures throughout the year, you could even end up with a big payoff after filing your taxes. If necessary, be sure to ask a professional to help with your taxes. However, knowing what some of the possible deductions are can change how you file. Here are some tax deductions that truckers ought to consider this tax season.Read the rest of this entry »
Learn what you should do when you notice truck brake issues.
It’s vital to take proper action if you notice truck brake issues. Semi-trucks weigh anywhere between 35,000 to 80,000 pounds, meaning that it takes a lot of momentum to get a truck to stop. A damaged braking system is not only a danger to you but everyone surrounding you on the road. Here are truck brake issues you should keep on your radar and what to do when you notice them. Read the rest of this entry »
You don’t want to waste a client’s time and money digging around in the back of your Sprinter Van for some misplaced tool.
Cleaning up your work van may be your least favorite chore, but it makes life undeniably easier. You don’t want to waste a client’s time and money digging around in the back of your Sprinter Van for some misplaced tool. Depending on what you keep in your van, it may even be dangerous to you to have your equipment loosely thrown all over the place. We’ve put together some helpful tips for getting your van organized and keeping it that way.Read the rest of this entry »
For truck drivers, managing their time is a very important part of their job. In fact, most truck drivers enjoy the freedom of working on their own time — but making sure to take stops as necessary and focus on getting to their destinations on time. With that being said, time management is essential for all truck drivers. The reality is, for experienced truck drivers, time management is probably a lot easier to figure out — but for newer truck drivers it can be an overwhelming process to maneuver effectively and efficiently. Ultimately, new drivers who might not be well versed in the time management component of the job might have a harder time determining the best way to manage all their time while on the job. Here is a helpful guide to help newer truck drivers successfully manage their time while driving their trucks.Read the rest of this entry »
Avoid these risky mistakes when driving a diesel truck.
When it comes to driving a diesel truck, there are a few key considerations that you will definitely want to take into account for everyone’s safety. In fact, there are many common mistakes truck drivers make when it comes to driving a diesel truck. The reality is, effectively and efficiently driving a diesel truck does require practice and experience. Ultimately, avoiding the most common mistakes can be easier for new truck drivers than they may initially think. Here is a useful guide to help you avoid some of the more common mistakes truck drivers make when driving a diesel truck.Read the rest of this entry »
As a trucker driving through this area, it’s important to know when to proceed with caution and when to wait it out.
Winter is notoriously unpredictable here in the mid-Atlantic. One day it’s clear, cold, and sunny and the next day there’s a blizzard moving in with 40mph winds. As a trucker driving through this area, it’s important to know when to proceed with caution and when to wait a storm out. Your haul certainly has to get where it’s going, but your safety is still paramount.Read the rest of this entry »
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