Spotted Lanternfly and Trucking: 8 Ways to Stop the Spread
Doing business in an area where the Spotted Lanternfly is present? Whether picking up or delivering a load or simply driving through, you’re responsible to help stop the spread of this invasive species. Learn what the Spotted Lanternfly is, where you find it, why it’s dangerous to the United States, what regulations around it exist, and actions that carriers and truck drivers must take to minimize its risk.
Protect Your Fuel Tank With This Simple, Low-Cost Action
The rise in fuel costs has led to a rise in fuel theft. You can’t entirely prevent a thief from stealing your fuel, but you can take action to deter them from your vehicle and minimize the chance of fuel theft from happening to you.
The Critical Role of Fuel Cetane in Diesel Engines
Not all engines that burn fuel from crude oil operate similarly. This article focuses on the important role that fuel cetane plays in diesel engines, easing ignition in the cold and ultimately, helping to save your starter and battery and delay your DPF service time.
Keeping Automatic Slack Adjusters Automatic
Automatic slack adjusters (ASAs) are a crucial component of keeping the us safe on the road. ASAs reduce maintenance requirements and brake application time, thereby shortening stopping distance for greater safety. However, they still need daily care and maintenance in order to operate properly. Here we look at the dangers of manual adjustment, as well as some maintenance and care tips.
Best Practices for Shifting a Manual Heavy Truck Transmission
Knowing the fine points on heavy truck transmissions can help you maximize the life of your equipment and minimize repairs. Shifting especially takes some skill, and when you miss a shift, the transmission grinds. In this article, we explain a brief history of transmissions, why they’re designed like they are, and best practices for shifting in order to get the most out of your investment.
The Fine Points of Engine Maintenance: Part 2 - Overheads and Coolants
Being proactive and diligent with engine maintenance yields distinct benefits to your business, including improving your engine’s lifespan and performance, minimizing the risk of a costly and dangerous breakdown, and ultimately getting the most return on investment.
This is a two-part article on the fine points of engine maintenance. Part 2 covers overheads and coolants.
The Fine Points of Engine Maintenance: Part 1 - fuel Filters and Electrical Systems
Being proactive and diligent with engine maintenance yields distinct benefits to your business, including improving your engine’s lifespan and performance, minimizing the risk of a costly and dangerous breakdown, and ultimately getting the most return on investment.
This is a two-part article on the fine points of engine maintenance. Part 1 covers fuel filtration and the electrical system.
Dry Van Trailer Maintenance: Benefits and Best Practices
Curious about leasing or owning your own trailer? Read about the benefits and best maintenance practices so that you can feel confident in your equipment and maximize your profits.
Loading and Securing Cargo in a Van Trailer
As driver, you are responsible for managing the loading and securing of freight into your trailer. Read why cargo securement matters, the FMSCA regulations around it, and a checklist to ensure that cargo is properly secured in your trailer at all times.
CVSA Inspections: Understanding and Preparing for Them
None of us love to go through inspections, but they benefit us and our safety by making sure equipment is in good working order and drivers are complying with hours-of-service regulations. Learn about the most common roadside inspections, what you can expect, and how you can prepare for them.
Understanding Diesel Engine Oil Viscosity and the Best Oil for Your Truck
What oil should truck owners use? Understand oil viscosity and the factors affecting it will help you make the best decision for your truck.
Changing Your Diesel Engine Oil— Why and When?
Engine manufacturers have lengthened recommended oil change intervals for diesel engines to 50,000 miles or longer. But, laboratory oil analysis might be a better way to determine your change interval.
