What do you listen to while on the road?
Truck drivers spend a ton of time on the road going from place to place. During these hours it is important for their entertainment and happiness to find worthwhile audio material to enjoy. It’s as important as having some healthy snacks on hand. All those long hours spent alone on the road have made many people question what exactly truck drivers listen to while on the job. Read on to discover the answers. Read the rest of this entry »
Watch out for wet leaves on the road during fall.
As the seasons change, so do the weather conditions. This can pose a number of challenges to drivers everywhere. It’s key to practice safe driving by using your best judgment. While driving, keep these tips in mind to ensure that your ride is as safe as possible. Read the rest of this entry »
New electric vehicles from Daimler point towards the future of trucking.
Daimler has announced two exciting new electric commercial vehicles that will be rolling out throughout the United States over the next few years. In even more exciting news, they have developed a concept truck that is highly connected, efficient, and electric! Why are Daimler’s new electric vehicles at the forefront of new trucking technology and why should you be interested? Read the rest of this entry »
Foggy weather is less dangerous when you’re prepared with these tips for driving safely through fog.
Truckers are used to driving through all kinds of different road conditions. From roads slick with wet leaves, rain, or black ice, truckers have the skills and experience to know how to be safe on the road. For those truckers who are new to the industry, this can take a little practice, especially since it takes time to simply adjust to driving a bigger vehicle. Here are some tips for driving safely in fog. Read the rest of this entry »
Snacks made out of high protein foods are especially good for truckers.
When you spend your days and nights on the road, it can be difficult to eat balanced meals, let alone healthy snacks. Some stretches of roads are full of greasy 24-hour diners, fast food chains, and convenience stores with limited options. How can you find snacks that are in it for the long haul and full of protein to keep you feeling full? Here are some high protein snack ideas for your next trip. Read the rest of this entry »
Switching to lower-viscosity oils may save your company some money.
Starting in December of this year, there is a whole new American Petroleum Institute (API) oil classification rolling out with lower viscosity parameters for fuel-efficient engines. From now on, there will be two different oil categories for your truck. How can you take advantage of newer, lower-viscosity oils and save some money in the process? Read the rest of this entry »
Freightliners may soon be limited on how fast they can travel.
When we see a fancy sports car racing down the highway, weaving in and out of traffic, it’s tempting to wish that they had a limit on how fast their vehicle can go. While there are no speed limiters implemented in regular cars and trucks, there will soon be speed limiters in freightliners. This is not because truck drivers drive erratically. It’s quite the opposite: the lower speed implemented on these trucks is aimed at decreasing the damage inflicted in an accident and giving expert truck drivers more reaction time to gain control of the vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
Are your brakes in working order? Make sure to get them checked before Brake Safety Week!
Brake Safety Week, run by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is from September 11 to 17. During this week, law enforcement agencies across the country will be conducting inspections on large trucks and buses to make sure that the brakes are in good condition. They’ll be checking for brakes that need adjustment as well as brake-system and anti-lock braking system (ABS) violations. Make sure that you’re staying safe and don’t get caught with subpar brakes! Here are a few tips to make sure your freightliner is up to snuff. Read the rest of this entry »
Think it’s easy for big trucks and freightliners to be hacked?
If you have recently come across any of the headlines about the University of Michigan researchers who managed to hack into the Ji939 Databus of a 2006-model-year truck, you might be wondering if it’s easy for other big trucks and freightliners to be hacked. This is not yet a common occurrence, and only a test carried out by academics, but could have potential future implications for the freightliner industry. To learn more about it, read on.
Mercedes-Benz will reportedly move the production of the vans it sells in the United States and Canada to North Charleston, S.C., by the end of the decade. This plant will nearly triple its existing manufacturing footprint. Read the rest of this entry »