We’ve have written several times about the important of having the tractor trailers in your fleet regularly inspected and maintained by professional repair services. It is essential to improve the longevity of the equipment. More years on the road means better earnings potential per truck. However, the maintenance efforts cannot stop at the machines in […]
Braking systems are absolutely vital in any type of vehicle, but especially so in semi trucks and trailers. Considering the sheer size and weight of these trailers (upwards of 40 tons), you need to know they are going to be able to come to a stop quickly and reliably whenever needed, especially in high-speed situations. […]
The trucking business in this country, despite temporary reports of job cuts, is still a booming industry. There are more trucks registered on the road has been climbing. According to reports, the number of registered trucks climbed three percent in a single year, putting it at approximately 11 million. While that sign of growth is […]
When you are operating a fleet of trucks, you have to know when it is time to replace a truck. Not replacing it at the right time can cost you a great deal of time, money, and frustration. However, there are times when a visit to the repair shop is all that is needed to […]
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 […]