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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
Tire Balancing: The Importance of Balancing Truck Tires
Do you drive a truck in the local area? If so, you need to make sure you keep your tires balanced. If you drive a typical sedan around town, you probably take your car to the shop for routine oil changes and tire rotations. An important part of this tire rotation is making sure your […]
07/12/21 Read more
The Isuzu N Series Makeover Sets the Standard
For many years, Isuzu has been one of the leaders in the automotive industry. By focusing on an attitude of continual improvement, Isuzu has positioned itself as one of the major authorities in the field. This hasn’t stopped, as the Isuzu N Series recently got a makeover as well. Recently, Isuzu commercial truck of America […]
07/06/21 Read more
Truck Safety Creates an Efficient Trucking Company
We’ve all heard the expression “safety first.” It’s a phrase that’s extremely relevant to the trucking industry as it relates to the driver behind the wheel and everyone else on the road. But safety has even bigger implications for trucking companies. It breeds efficiencies that keep organizations running strong and profitable. Building a Culture of […]
06/30/21 Read more