One of the single best things you can do is prepare in advance for any kind of potential breakdown. Sooner or later, it will happen to you, and if you can handle things like a pro when it does, you’re more likely to come out of the situation with a sunnier outlook. These tips can […]
Owning a tractor trailer can sometimes be a major hassle. It can seem like they constantly require tuning up and replacement parts, and it can be tempting to just put aside what seems like unnecessary annoyances. Unfortunately, many of these operations are crucial for the tractor trailer to not break down. While many truck drivers […]
Many commercial vehicle drivers wonder if the age-old practice of double clutching is still necessary. First, let’s establish a definition of double clutching. In a nutshell, it is clutching after switching out of a gear, then shifting to neutral, and then going up or down to the next gear. This usually has not been done […]
Whether you just have one truck to look after or you have several to meet the needs of your business, ensuring those trucks are well maintained is key. Sure, you could turn to just any mechanic to meet your needs, but finding one that will actually take good care of your trucks is essential. Not […]
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. […]