The winter months tend to bring a few extra challenges that weren’t necessarily present during the rest of the year. Especially for winter trucking. Driving through the bitter cold, snow, ice, and other winter weather conditions can be hazardous to your safety and make even the best drivers susceptible to distractions while out on the road. Whether you have a … Read More
Heavy Truck Maintenance: The Most Common Replacement Parts for a Class 8 Semi
Every good truck driver knows that driving is only part of the job. Heavy truck maintenance such as cleaning, and tuning up your rig is a core responsibility, not an afterthought. After all, you can only handle as much work as your truck can. Keeping your semi on the road protects your livelihood. No matter how well you care for … Read More
Used Semi Truck Transmissions vs. Rebuilt Semi Truck Transmissions
Why do some drivers prefer a used transmission or a rebuilt one compared to a new one? Your truck is your business —and your livelihood. When something goes awry, it’s costing you money from two different angles: making the repair and waiting for that repair to be finished. It’s no wonder why so many drivers and trucking companies are looking … Read More
Semi Truck Cab Organization Tips
Life on the road can quickly catch up in your semi truck cab. Even the most organized and experienced semi-truck drivers out there can become disorganized. Limited space in your cab— combined with personal belongings and anything you pick up along the way— can cause clutter. It’s common to get overwhelmed with an abundance of stuff, essential or otherwise. However, … Read More
Meals for Truck Drivers and Staying Healthy
You love the truck life, from the long days cruising down the highway to the simple joy of dropping off a load. Your health may not love that life as much as you do, though. Many find meals for truck drivers challenging. Trucking tends to be hard on your health for several reasons. You’re sitting in the same seat for … Read More
Heavy Truck Maintenance for Spring
It’s time to start thinking of heavy truck maintenance. Winter is often the season when people appreciate you and your heavy truck the most. You’re delivering all their holiday shopping as well as the other items they’re buying online so they don’t have to brave the weather to take a trip to the store. As much as customers need you … Read More
Semi Truck Accessories and Chrome Guide
Many things go into keeping your rig in great shape while it rolls down the road. From engine parts to semi-truck accessories, experienced truckers know that paying attention to the details results in better performance, less worry, and limited downtime. And once you have all your bases covered with your truck running solid, a focus on personalization can bring an … Read More
Over The Road Truck Driver Hobbies
Let’s face it, over the road trucking is a hard job – but someone’s gotta do it. Many would argue the long hours and time away from home would be a deal-breaker for them. OTR truck drivers know all too well what it feels like being on the road for up to 14 hours at a stretch. Having time for … Read More
Fuller Heavy Duty Transmission Maintenance Tips
No matter how large or small your fleet might be, reliability is the name of the game. The more often your trucks need repairs, the more your business will suffer. How do you keep that downtime to a minimum? Your heavy truck transmission is one of the most critical parts you need to keep an eye on if you want … Read More