If you have ever wondered how to measure wheelbase on a semi truck, you’ve come to the right place. First of all, you need to measure the distance between the front and rear wheels of the truck. This measurement is done on the inside of the barrel of the wheel, as illustrated in the photo …
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The invention of the garbage truck is an example of a fusion of technology and social engineering. In the early 1900s, the Roman Empire invented the first garbage collection system and built the first garbage truck on wheels, pulled by a horse. This invention helped a city collect trash that would otherwise have been dumped …
What is a Coil Pack on t he Engine? If you notice that your truck has an occasional misfire or you’re having trouble starting the engine, you might be having a problem with your coil pack. It’s important to diagnose the issue right away, because an ignition coil misfire can lead to a variety of …
How often a truck driver goes home depends on several factors. The type of driving the trucker does, their company’s hours, and the size of the company are all factors in determining how long they’ll be on the road. Drivers in regional positions often spend about half of their week on the road, while those …
Before you can mount a snow plow on a truck, you’ll need to install a mounting kit. This kit includes a crossbar that you must attach to your truck’s frame. After you have installed the crossbar, it’s easy to mount the plow. Simply align the plow with the crossbar, attach the latches, and plug in …
There are several ways to exercise while on the road, and truck drivers are no exception. Even a 15-minute workout in the cab of their truck can be effective. Other exercises include jogging or jumping rope in a store or doing push-ups in the cab. Many truckers are able to find exercise equipment for sale …
If you’ve always wondered about the lifestyle of a truck driver, you’ve come to the right place. The road is never ending, and truck driving is a lifestyle that requires a certain set of skills. For example, truck drivers must be patient and self-motivated. Trucking is an expensive job, and drivers must budget to live …
In many off-road circles, the Ford Ranger is considered to be the best prerunner truck. But the Toyota Tacoma is a close second. But before you start asking what is a Prerunner truck, let’s clarify what it is. The term is actually a misnomer because it applies to several vehicles. Every major brand has been …
A semi-truck has more blind spots than a passenger vehicle, and these “No Zones” extend along both sides and the front of the vehicle. This means that truck drivers must be extremely careful when driving, particularly when changing lanes. Visibility is especially challenging from the driver’s door toward the rear of the vehicle, and vehicles …
There are two schools of thought about what constitutes a stock pickup truck. One school says the truck should remain completely stock, even the electromechanical functions. The other camp says a truck is not stock if it has any pinstripes, window tints, or air fresheners. Some even go as far as to call it a …