Lifting your truck will raise the body of your truck off the ground. This will increase the amount of ground clearance your vehicle has, and will improve your visibility to other drivers. However, this type of modification does not necessarily improve your safety in the event of a collision. It is important to follow local …
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Some owners want to remove their truck’s emblems to give it a smoother look. They also want to hide the lower-end look of their truck, and some may even choose to take the emblems off to make the truck easier to maintain. While most newer models use adhesives to attach their emblems, older models still …
When you stop your truck, the engine might stall, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have a mechanical issue. It may just be a matter of your car’s throttle body, which needs to be cleaned or calibrated. You can take your truck to a dealership to have it checked out. Depending on the problem, the …
The Daytona Truck Meet is a popular truck show in the area. It began as a small gathering of 500 trucks in 2014, but has now grown to over 5,000 trucks. Last year’s event was attended by 50,000 people and featured 2 miles of vendor booths. This year’s event is expected to attract truck lovers …
If you want to drive a box truck, you need to learn how to operate it safely. Unlike sedans, box trucks have no rearview mirrors, so you have to use side mirrors to keep an eye on the surrounding area. Also, box trucks can be difficult to stop in case of an emergency, so you …
How long it takes to load a moving truck depends on several factors. For example, a professional two-person team can load a small truck in less than an hour. A larger truck, such as a twenty-four-footer, may take more than four hours. Heavy items, such as mattresses, should be loaded first. Then, move on to …
If you are a truck driver, you must understand the law regarding how many hours a truck driver can legally drive. In most states, drivers cannot exceed a seven-day limit of driving without taking a break. However, there are exceptions. One exception allows truck drivers to drive up to 14 hours in a single day, …
A propane truck’s hose can reach up to 80 feet. If the truck is parked on the street, the hose can reach to a residential property. Propane tanks need to be placed at least 25 feet away from the truck and at least 10 feet away from the property line. Depending on the size of …
FedEx drivers often have to do a lot of driving. Their jobs are very complicated, so they can’t simply stop at every house they pass. Instead, they use an electronic load board where they can keep track of where packages are in their system. These boards also allow customers to request courier pick-ups online, which …
In the Truck Race last night in Las Vegas, Chandler Smith came out on top. The driver of the No. 52 Chevrolet spent most of the night on pit road, but was able to make a late race restart and take the lead. The victory was Smith’s first in Las Vegas and his third in …