These days, we hear a lot about the carbon footprint and how to reduce it. Some cars can run from corn, others, electricity. Our natural resources are depleting and people are fighting everyone to either gather more up for their own country or to stave off more damage to the environment. Diesel truck fuel, like […]
While shopping for a boat trailer probably isn’t as much fun as shopping for the boat itself, it’s still a necessary task before you get out on the water. If you’ve never purchased a boat trailer, though, you probably have a lot of questions about them. Here are the basics about boat trailers so you […]
While most cars and other non-commercial vehicles use hydraulic brake systems, the majority of trucks and vans used for commercial purposes are equipped with air brakes. While there are some similarities between the two – they both work to stop a moving vehicle, for instance – there are some major differences between the systems and […]
Owning a truck, or trucks, used for commercial purposes is a big responsibility. Not only is it a substantial initial investment, there are the ongoing associated costs of owning commercial vehicles. One of these, of course, is having regular maintenance performed, as well as repairs when the need arises. The key to saving yourself undue […]
Tire blowouts are fairly common when it comes to commercial truck driving, as evidenced by the tire debris you can see on virtually any major roadway. Common or not, though, they can still be a scary and potentially dangerous occurrence. While there are steps you can take to avoid blowouts, sometimes they happen anyway. Here’s […]