Box truck roll-up doors experience lots of abuse, wear and tear. If you have a box truck that you use frequently for commercial purposes, you may be wondering what steps you can take to increase the lifespan of your box truck roll-up doors and reduce your need to pay to repair the door on your […]
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How Important Is a Thorough Pre-Trip Inspection?
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 […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Semi Truck Roadside Assistance in Florida
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: […]
What to Know as Brake Safety Week Approaches
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 […]
Four Things to Consider When Buying Semi Tires in Florida
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 […]