The winter season is a perilous time for many truck owners. The icy weather can wreak havoc on a truck’s internal mechanisms and exacerbate any existing issues. That can spell out dangerous conditions on the road and a hefty bill to repair it later on – especially when your A/C system is affected. The best …
How to Maintain Your Truck’s A/C System During the Winter Read More »
As a truck driver, you probably already know how essential it is to have regular upkeep of your vehicle. There are many systems interacting that allow such a big piece of machinery to operate. If a problem occurs at any point, it can affect other areas and create major problems. One of the most critical …
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As a truck driver, you surely know you must change your truck oil periodically. This has many advantages and also prevents many unwanted situations. Oil helps to reduce friction in the moving parts of the engine, it cools down the temperature as the engine gets hot and allow smooth driving. Hence, changing your oil at …
Do you know you can protect your gear selector teeth and save by just practicing a simple clutching technique? It is called double clutching. It is of no doubt the gear system is an important part of your truck. A truck gear could be expensive and repairing it may cause a little fortune. Of course, …
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So you are in the middle of the road and your truck suddenly develops a problem. It’s the kind of experience many truck drivers wouldn’t want to be in. But it happens, though not frequently. If you have never experienced it before, lucky you. But be prepared because it may happen any day. The worse …
Trucks usually go on a relatively long trip. But whether you are traveling across the country or just a few miles, it is always good to properly check your truck before embarking on a journey. A proper check will ensure your truck does not develop a fault in the middle of your journey and cause …
Trucks need regular maintenance. They must be kept functioning properly at all times. If you detect any fault and delay in repairing it, then you are not only risking further and more serious fault, but you are also risking your life and the life of other road users. However, many truck drivers feel they can …
How you wish you can just drive your truck forever without any problem. However, like any machine, trucks do wear out and the mechanisms sometimes experience problems. The earlier you notice the fault the safer. So how do you know when your truck needs repairs? Odors and Leakages You should know how your truck smells …
Trucking – Should You Quit? It may surprise you that about 35% of truck drivers quit their jobs within the first three months in service. Well, that is a fact and the bitter truth. If you have never been there before, you may query their judgment. Trucking seems easy, cool cash, opportunity to choose your …
Your First Day on the Job There is always the first time, and most of the time, it turns out to be the hardest time. As a trucker, your first day alone on the road is usually a difficult day. Although you would have been waiting for it. You’ve learned the skills, you’ve got all …