Tires, tires, tires. When asking trucking companies or drivers about the biggest maintenance expenses, tires are always at the top of the list. They are a necessary evil in the industry, because while the cost of replacing them is very significant, truckers can’t do their jobs without them. All tires have a limited life span. […]
There’s no way around it: distracted driving is a big problem in this country. Smartphones have undoubtedly increased this problem, as people are accustomed to being in constant communication, so cutting those lines, even for the length of the drive, is difficult. Thus, drivers pick up the phones and try to respond, splitting their attention […]
Fuel mileage is an important factor when you make your living on the road. Anything that you can do to improve the MPG rate of your truck is worth consideration, because less fuel means less expense and more money made on each trip. So, what can you do to improve the gas mileage achieved by […]
We recently read a question on a trucking forum from a driver who was having trouble with his brakes locking up. He mentioned that the problem did not occur when he was carrying a full or near-full load. Yet, when he didn’t have the added weight, the brakes would lock up and would cause a […]
Is your truck starting to run a little too hot? Does it overheat easily? Then you need to have it seen by a professional right away. Here at J & M, we can handle any type of repair your truck may need. Overheating is caused by anything that impedes the cooling system’s ability to dissipate […]