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Diesel engines are built for hard work. They move freight across states, power delivery routes, and keep essential industries running. But even the strongest engine won’t last long without consistent .

Every driver who’s spent time in a diesel truck has heard the signature bark of a Jake Brake. It’s loud, powerful, and one of the most important safety tools on a heavy-duty vehicle. But many drivers .

What Makes a Truck Run Away?

A "runaway" truck typically refers to a heavy-duty truck that is unable to slow down or stop due to a malfunctioning or overstressed braking system. There are several .

Air lines are a critical component of many commercial vehicles, including trailers with air brakes and air suspensions. These components help properly balance your loads and provide reliable and .

Air suspension systems in tractor trailers play a critical role in ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride, while also protecting the cargo from damage. One key component of the air suspension system .

In the trucking industry, minimizing downtime and ensuring safe and reliable performance of your fleet is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve these goals is by implementing a .

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for regulating the trucking industry to ensure the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on the road. One of the key .

Semi trucks need a huge amount of torque to move their 80,000 lb+ loads. Being able to move these loads across the country, up mountains and off-road in fields requires a lot of force. Many times, .

Moisture is the enemy to any piece of mechanical equipment and can cause a mess of problems. Water can make hoses and gaskets brittle, impact oil and lubricants, and the list goes on. Making sure .

If you have ever driven a vehicle in your lifetime then you have seen a check engine light on the dashboard. This is one of the worst lights in any vehicle because there are so many different things .

Trucking is one of the most competitive industries to be in. There are over 4.5 million trucks on the road in the US and they are all looking for loads to haul. With the amount of available trucks .

The Vehicle Maintenance Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) is one of seven categories that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) uses to determine how a motor .

You want to get the most out of your fleet vehicles, avoid unscheduled downtime, and keep them as long as possible. Here are some tips on how to lengthen the longevity of your vehicles and avoiding .

Carl noticed something after he got a set of Air Scale on his truck. His readings were inaccurate and then, eventually, both Air Scale stopped working. 

Vehicle maintenance task is one of the largest expenses in the trucking industry. It is also the most heavily enforced out of the 7 FMCSA BASICs. The operational costs to owner-operators as well as .

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