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In its earliest days, the modern work truck was only measured by its ability to hail or pull cargo. And while this basic necessity remains unchanged, today’s work truck is more than just a simple vehicle used for hauling cargo. Today’s work truck is more akin to a mobile office. Because of the increasing prevalence … Read more
We’ve been spending a lot of time talking about the truck driver shortage, but what about the technician shortage? The fact remains, trucking needs to do a lot more to fill its truck shops with qualified technicians. According to the Department of Labor, between 2014 and 2024, the country will need an estimated 76,900 bus … Read more
It seems to be a topic that never goes away: the truck driver shortage. There doesn’t seem to be one single solution or silver bullet. Still, that isn’t preventing carriers from doing what they can – or must – to address the shortage. Many are focusing on the tried and true method of increasing truck … Read more
A false log found itself in the tenth spot out of the top twenty truck driver violations in 2015. By mid-December over 31,500 violations had been reported. Motor carriers are liable for false logs filled out by truck drivers. As such, they need to have the means and methods in place to detect violations. The … Read more
Welcome to the final installment of our series where we have been taking an in-depth look at the special rigs on the road today. It’s been a fun journey through doubles, triples, oversized and low-clearance loads. Today we will close out our look at special rigs by focusing on the final members of the herd. … Read more
Welcome back to our three Part series where we take a look at the different types of special rigs, or non-customary tractor-trailer hook ups, are out on the road today. These are the vanguards of the road, rigs that require a special touch. In Part I we took a look at multiple articulation vehicles. Today … Read more
When it comes to trucking, most of us think of the standard tractor and box trailer. Sure, there are some regional variations, such as those with dry vans and reefers, but there are so many more combinations than those we are most familiar with. Today we are going to begin our three Part series on … Read more
We’ve been taking you on a comprehensive journey through the commercial motor vehicle (CMV). With so much ground already covered, we are continuing on through some of the most vital components of a CMV. Large commercial trucks are technologically advanced vehicles. But even as the digital age brings change to legacy components, it’s still important … Read more
As fleets continue to be driven by the need to lower costs and reduce maintenance expenses, the extended service diesel oil filter is getting another look. The fact is, oi filters play a crucial role in the life and health of your engine and use of premium heavy duty engine oil. But whether or not … Read more
No matter how technological and complex trucking becomes, trip preparation will always remain a critical component. After all, you need to be fully aware of where you are going and how you are getting there. Once your route has been verified, the next step is figuring out your route. These days, with the marriage of … Read more