There are two basic ways trucking companies can look at winter: proactively or re-actively. You either prepare your fleet for what’s ahead or fix issues as they come along. Being reactive is a sure-fire way to spend much more money on repairs and maintenance. On the other hand, if you have your vehicles inspected now, […]
Winter is the worst time of the year for truck drivers (and most people in general). It has nothing to do with whether you like or dislike the cold weather, but rather how your vehicle deals with the weather. It’s fair to say that winter is the enemy of anything with a combustible engine. It […]
Did you know that most truck breakdowns and late deliveries are preventable? Sure, there are often unforeseen circumstances that can arise; you may blow a brand new tire, or your DEF/DPF system may suddenly malfunction. However, those scenarios are actually very rare, and most of the problems are avoidable. Any time a tire blows out, […]
While trucks are built to haul year-round, they aren’t necessarily equipped to handle harsh winter weather. Engines naturally produce a lot of heat, and thus they ride optimally when the temperature is warmer. Today’s commercial trucks aren’t what they were in the 90’s or early 2000’s – there’s a lot more that can go wrong, […]
Big rigs have to be well taken care of, and that doesn’t just mean mechanical repairs and maintenance. The importance of parking your truck and trailer in a secure, reliable location cannot be overstated. From thefts to vandalism and even accidental damages, there is a direct correlation of where you park your semi truck and […]