Monthly Archives: February 2016

The Importance of Topping Off Your Truck’s Fluids

Think of your truck’s fluids as your body’s blood. Losing just 40% of the blood in your body will cause you to die – the same is true for your truck. Low fluids are just as dangerous as no fluids; the damage that they will cause to your truck is inevitable. That’s why you should […]

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Road Salt Damage To You Car Or Truck, And How To Prevent It

Did you know that in the cold, winter months (generally seen as November – March, though it depends on the region) roads and highways are littered with salt. This road salt causes enough damage, but combine it with other substances or particles already found on the roads, and it creates a catastrophe combination that is […]

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Pre-trip Checklist for Truck Drivers

Truck driving is a great career, but it’s also one with a lot of responsibilities. Many different parties are counting on you to make your deliveries safely and on time. Meanwhile, trucks and trailers are beasts of their own; they require careful concentration and frequent maintenance to avoid problems. This is a checklist for you […]

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Emergency Roadside Tips

Being stuck on the side of the road is a scary situation. Those of us who have never been in it hope we never have to. Still it makes sense to be prepared as it can happen to anyone for numerous amounts of reasons. That means having the right equipment such as working reflector lights, […]

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Affordable Truck Repair

It seems like at every truck stop there is a mechanic shop that services semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles. What they don’t tell you is that they usually charge double if not triple the standard labor for such repairs. In addition, they have ridiculous upcharges on parts that one should never have to pay. There […]

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