When hiring drivers, you should make sure they meet certain criteria. For example, you need to know if you are hiring an older or younger driver, or a family man or woman seeking a more consistent flow of freight. Drivers with more experience are usually more interested in steady freight with predictable home times, while …
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When you add airbags to your truck, you are paying a premium for a feature that isn’t essential. While airbags provide great safety benefits, they don’t necessarily increase your towing capacity or payload capacity. In fact, these features don’t even increase your truck’s GVWR, which is the maximum weight a truck can carry. While they …
The ice cream truck is a mobile ice cream shop that caters to customers at a variety of events. They can also sell other goods, like candy and cookies, and play popular music to attract customers. However, social media networking has changed the way ice cream trucks do business. Trucks such as Coolhaus, which offers …
There’s a long history behind garbage trucks, but one of the main factors in their success was their innovation. The first garbage trucks were probably two-wheeled carts pulled by horses, or even slaves. People used these carts to dump their trash into pickup trucks, but the invention of the garbage truck changed all that. In …
A haul truck is a special type of commercial vehicle. Its maximum weight capacity varies by state, but is generally around 80,000 pounds gross. Trucks with a gross weight capacity greater than that are considered oversized and require special permits. Their size also affects their travel time, so they must follow state regulations. The weight …
In the aftermath of the June 30 explosion, the LAPD has reviewed its explosives protocols to prevent similar incidents from occurring again. The department now requires that a bomb technician and a supervisor sign off on detonations. It has also removed five bomb squad members from the field. Moore, the department’s chief, has apologized to …
There are several factors that determine the fuel efficiency of a diesel truck. Keeping it properly maintained can help it achieve the best fuel economy. Many diesel trucks can get as much as 20 mpg on the highway. In addition to maintaining the vehicle properly, drivers should pay attention to their driving habits. For instance, …
Truck stops are great places to get fuel, coffee, and take a shower. But have you ever wondered if non-truckers can use the shower facilities? While truckers may be the ones who use truck stops’ showers, anyone can use them, too. There are a few rules you should keep in mind before using a truck …
A truck driver’s life is not always easy. They are often alone and don’t see many other people during their day. However, they can connect with their families in the evenings and on breaks. The typical day of a truck driver can be very different from that of an office worker. As evening falls, drivers …
The success of Ice Cream Trucks depends on the amount of revenue they earn. Many trucks earn $200-$300 per day, and a good one can earn up to $5,000 in a month. However, mobile ice cream vendors face a number of challenges, including high permit costs and competition from other ice cream businesses. Additionally, brick-and-mortar …