Coolant System Care: Preventing Overheating in Your Semi-Truck
Although it’s September, there is still a little summertime heat in store across the country. As a truck driver, the last thing you want to deal with is a cooling system failure. With congested highways causing tons of downtime and money (upwards of $94 billion a year), you don’t want to have to deal with […]
How to Find the Best Semi-Truck Repair Shop in Southeast Missouri
As a truck driver or fleet manager in southeast Missouri, keeping your semi-trucks in top condition is important for maintaining efficiency and safety on the road. According to the American Trucking Associations, truckers collectively travel over 195 billion miles a year! When you’re on the road in Southeast Missouri, here are some tips on how […]
Semi-Truck Won’t Start? Common Issues
Nothing can derail a truck driver’s day quite like a semi-truck that refuses to start. At present, most semi-trucks have standard commercial batteries (we are a few years and $1 trillion away from a fully electric commercial fleet). When your truck doesn’t turn over, that can be a real hassle. Let’s take a look at […]
7 Tips When Cleaning Your Semi-Truck’s Interior
Would you be surprised to learn that the average semi-truck driver spends 300 days on the road? With such a significant amount of time spent in the cab, maintaining a clean and comfortable interior is important, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a pain in the neck. Let’s explore 7 tips to help you […]
6 Ways to Improve Fuel Efficiency in Your Semi-Truck
The cost of trucking is more than $2 per mile, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. With that huge price tag, it’s important for truck drivers to optimize fuel efficiency. There are several effective strategies you can use to increase fuel efficiency out there on the road and save money for your or your […]
5 Reasons Semi-Truck Preventative Maintenance Is Important
In the world of transportation and logistics, semi-truck preventative maintenance is very important. According to a 2023 report from the American Transportation Research Institute, repair and maintenance costs for semi-trucks leapt 12% last year. This figure reminds us that proactive care can play a key role in keeping semi-trucks on the road and businesses running […]
5 Signs of Transmission Problems with Your Semi-Truck
Transmission problems in a semi-truck can be costly and time-consuming, often leading to extensive repairs and significant downtime. According to the Truckers Report, while a trucker may spend $600 a year on coffee, the real kicker is overall maintenance, which can reach $15,000 per year. One issue you don’t want to have on the road […]
5 Tips for Winterizing Your Semi-Truck
With winter approaching, it’s time to think about preparations for your semi-truck. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 18% of vehicle accidents occur during snow or sleet while 13% happen on icy pavement. So that’s even more reason to make sure your truck is prepared to face any challenges as the weather gets colder […]
Mistakes New Truck Drivers Can & Should Avoid
Driver fatigue is one of the most common errors that both new and seasoned truckers often make. Several studies show that easily 13 % of accidents occur because of fatigue. If you’re a rookie truck driver, here are some mistakes you can avoid, and by doing so, have a safe and successful journey to your […]
5 Essential Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Large trucks were involved in 5,700 fatal crashes in 2021, 18% more than in 2020. Over the past ten years, the number of truck drivers involved in fatal crashes has increased by 49%. An additional 117,300 trucks were in collisions resulting in injury. These are not statistics to be proud of; they are horrifying. The statistics don’t […]
