Alternators are known for their generally short life span, especially on older model trucks. The reason is because most of those older ones come with an original brushed alternator. They have a lot of moving parts that function in sync with each other, thus having more parts that can malfunction and create long, complicated repairs. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]