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Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star
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Local Phone: 410-685-4474
2723 Annapolis Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

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Myths About Truck Parts

October 29th, 2020

A truck cannot do its job without the right truck parts. As a truck driver, you know this. You need the truck parts that are of the highest quality so that they can go as long as possible without needing replacement. Baltimore Freightliner has one of the widest selections of parts in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. We stock as many as 26,000. We feel as though this qualifies us to speak about some of the commonly held myths about truck parts. Here are a few of the ones we most often see.

Here are a few myths people believe all too often about truck parts.

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Distracted Driving and How to Avoid It

October 22nd, 2020

Every truck driver is thoroughly familiar with the importance of safety when on their route. When you’re driving a freight truck, the stakes are much higher than in an ordinary passenger vehicle. Not only are you concerned with your own safety, but you also have to understand how your truck can wreak havoc on others. One of the many threats to personal safety truck drivers have to combat is distracted driving.

Distracted driving has long been a threat to the safety of truck drivers. There was always the radio to fiddle with. Or perhaps you had distracting passengers. Even your thoughts can be a source of distraction. But with the advent of cell phones, this concern is far more pertinent than it has ever been. With this in mind, here are a few tips to help you avoid distracted driving.

With the rise of smartphones, the threat of distracted driving is more pertinent than ever. Here are some tips to avoid distraction on your route.

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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19 On Your Route

October 16th, 2020

While it’s easy to feel as though things have returned to normal, COVID-19 cases have been increasing as of late. As a truck driver, you know that safety is paramount. Even if you aren’t worried about your own health if you contract the virus, you would still be imperiling others on your route. With this in mind, here are some tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 while on your route.

Here are some tips for protecting yourself from COVID-19 while you’re on your route.

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Should You Consider Aftermarket Truck Parts?

October 9th, 2020

If you’re currently in the market for truck parts, you may have heard a good deal about aftermarket parts. But you may not have a good sense of what ‘aftermarket’ means, and whether or not these parts could be a good fit for your needs. Today, we’re going to be giving you the basics of aftermarket truck parts. We’ll define what they are, their benefits, and their drawbacks. Then it’s up to you to choose whether or not they’re right for your truck.

Are aftermarket truck parts the right fit for you?

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Western Star Trucks: History and Innovations

October 1st, 2020

If you’ve ever driven on a highway, the chances are that you have passed your fair share of Western Star trucks. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company is famous nationwide for its Class-8 tractor-trailers. For over 50 years, they’ve built a reputation for themselves as a manufacturer of comfortable and safe trucks. That’s why you may have heard their products referred to as “trucker’s trucks.” Today, we’re giving a brief history of Western Star trucks.

If you’ve ever driven on a highway, the chances are that you have passed a few Western Star trucks. Here’s a brief history of the company.

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How to Combat Highway Hypnosis

September 24th, 2020

Commercial truck driving is a grueling job, and one that is absolutely vital to our nation’s economy. There’s no doubt about it: our country would practically fall apart without our truck drivers. As if that wasn’t enough reason for us to admire truck drivers, don’t forget how dangerous their profession can be. Of the many hazards a truck driver faces, highway hypnosis is one of them. Driving long hours through countless miles of seemingly identical highway is bound to make any person feel sleepy. Here are some tips to help you combat highway hypnosis.

Driving long hours through countless miles of highway is bound to tire out anyone. Here are some tips to help you combat highway hypnosis.

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What to Look for in a Body Shop

September 17th, 2020

Every truck driver has a duty to themselves and to others on the road to drive as safely as possible. But even if your own driving is immaculate, there is always the chance that things will go wrong. Perhaps severe weather damages your truck. Or maybe you will end up paying the price for the negligence of another truck driver. It’s unfortunate, but at the end of the day, the odds are pretty good that you’ll have to pay a visit to a body shop before long. When that happens, you can count on these tips to make sure you’ve found the right place.

Sooner or later, your vehicle is going to need some repairs. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a body shop.

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Safety Tips for Fall Truck Driving

September 10th, 2020

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, and the nights are starting to get cooler, it’s a good time to start thinking about how to stay safe on the road in the coming season. You might not think much about it, but fall poses a few new dangers for truck drivers that summer does not. Below, we have laid out a few autumnal hazards for you to keep in mind while driving your route. We hope these will help you increase the safety of yourself and others on the road.

Here are a few tips to help you stay safe while driving your route this fall.

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Three Truck Parts that Might Need Replacement

September 3rd, 2020

For anyone who drives an automobile, car maintenance is essential. But it is absolutely vital if you are a truck driver. Not only does staying on top of the parts of your truck that need repair or replacement help to prevent you from breaking down, but it can also protect your own life and the lives of others. As a truck driver, you have a duty to yourself and to society to keep our nation’s roads and highways safe. Replacing and repairing your truck parts can go a long way to helping to do your part. Below, we have laid out three parts of your truck that often needs repair or replacement.

As a truck driver, you have a duty to yourself and to society to keep our nation’s highways safe. Replacing and repairing your truck parts can go a long way to helping to do your part.

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Tips for Time Management on your Route

August 28th, 2020

Time management is vital for everyone—but especially for truckers. In fact, tight deadlines are part and parcel of the job of any truck driver. Both the trucking company you work for, along with customers, expect their deliveries to be delivered on time. But, how can truckers ensure packages arrive as scheduled? With traffic delays and other issues that can easily arise, it becomes increasingly crucial for truck drivers to manage their time properly. Here are some ways to ensure you have the best time management skills when driving on your routes.

Here are some ways to ensure you have the best time management skills when driving on your routes.

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