There’s nothing more frightening than hitting the open road and realizing that you forgot something essential, or that there’s something wrong with your truck. While recent advances in technology and improved communications systems have made the process of truck driving substantially less dangerous, much of North America continues to be relatively desolate. Becoming stranded in […]
At J & M Trailer Repair, we’re pleased to provide semi truck roadside assistance in Florida to drivers of commercial vehicles in need of aid on the highway. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from truckers about these services and about how they can stay safe on the roads. Q: […]
The annual Brake Safety Week, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, is September 16-22 this year. During that week, CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct random roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles with the goal of identifying and removing any such vehicles that have critical brake violations. The purpose of the program is to call […]
The tires are one of the most important components of a semi truck. Unfortunately, many drivers don’t give much thought to their tires until they find themselves stranded on the side of the road. A well-selected set of tires will improve safety on the road, increase fuel economy and improve the overall handling of the […]
Peak performance is key when it comes to transporting heavy-duty loads. Just one compromised part could slow down a trip and even have deadly results. One of the most important components is the drive shaft. The drive shaft allows the vehicle to shift from idle into drive. Years of heavy loads placing tremendous amounts of […]