In the news
Keep Up With Routine Maintenance and Heavy Duty Truck Services
It’s important to keep heavy duty trucks in top condition. Whether you’re an owner/operator or part of a fleet, booking your heavy duty truck services with Nextran is easy. Our commercial truck maintenance services are available at all of our locations nationwide, and we’re there when you need us, committed to keeping you on the […]
01/17/22 Read more
Traveling During the Holiday Season? Make the Drive Festive
The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re a truck driver that’s working during the season, we’ve got some trucking driving tips to keep your spirits bright. From creating your own holiday schedule to connecting with loved ones while out on the road and making new friends, this article is everything you need for making […]
12/21/21 Read more
Apps Every Trucker Should Have
Seeing the country from the cab of your heavy-duty truck is quite an experience, from highways to low valleys and just about everywhere in between. But when it comes to getting directions to your destinations, not any old map app will do. You’ll need one that understands the truck driving industry, and one that’s got […]
11/11/21 Read more
Advice for New Truckers
Becoming a truck driver is one of the most rewarding career paths in the country. Whether you’re a new truck driving school graduate or about to finish, or even if you’re just considering a career as a truck driver, some helpful OTR truck driving tips from the experts can go a long way. Read on […]
10/22/21 Read more
5 OTR Trucking Tips to Stay Alert During Long Haul Drives
For heavy-duty truck drivers, long-haul drives are part of the job. Whether you drive long distances all the time or they’re few and far between, staying alert is key for every driver. Trust us, we know. To help, we’ve got 5 truck driving tips for staying alert through mile after mile or more of the […]
10/06/21 Read more
Improve Your Fleet with Truck Parts from Nextran – On Sale Now!
Keeping your fleet trucks moving goes a long way in keeping your employees and customers happy. So when you need parts for your fleet, make Nextran your next stop. With so many convenient locations from across the country, our lightning-quick assessments and preventative maintenance plans are more accessible than ever. Nextran’s Annual Big Red X […]
09/29/21 Read more
Safety Tips for Heavy Duty Trucking
For heavy-duty truck drivers, safety is often the number one priority. From personal and cargo safety to protecting your investment, whether you own your truck or its part of a fleet, getting from A to B can present many more hazards than driving a smaller vehicle. To help you stay safe behind the wheel and […]
09/20/21 Read more
Get Ready for CVSA’s Brake-Focused Inspection Week
How much do you know about brake safety? As one of the most important parts on your commercial truck, brake safety is crucial, and keeping an eye on wear and tear is something that should always be top of mind. To help emphasize the importance of brake safety, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is […]
08/22/21 Read more
Keep Your Truck Ready With Routine Maintenance
When your truck runs great, it works for you. It gets you to the next job, hauls the cargo, provides living quarters — it’s everything you need it to be. But when something goes wrong, be it tires or transmission, life seems to stop until it’s fixed. Just like any vehicle, your lifeline needs regular […]
08/05/21 Read more
Volvo’s New Driver Display Gives Control to Truck Drivers
Volvo’s heavy trucks have a new driver display that gives truck drivers control of system updates as well as their engine performance. Called Driver Display Activation, or DDA, this feature is now standard on all new heavy Volvo trucks built after November 30, 2020, and it’s available free for the first two years as part […]
07/29/21 Read more