State Farm is running a giveaway for their fan club members. You can enter for a chance to win a new truck by filling out a short form with your email address. Make sure to allow State Farm to contact you, and share the opportunity with friends! You can also enter to win a truck …
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There are several factors to consider when choosing the best moving truck rental company. One of them is size. For instance, if you’re moving a one-bedroom apartment, you’re not going to need a twenty-foot truck, so you might opt for a smaller one. Another factor is price. Some companies charge less for small moves, but …
In the past, truck drivers have been paid on a per mile basis. But thanks to the deregulation of the trucking industry after Jimmy Carter signed the motor carrier act in 1980, the pay for drivers has gone down. In real terms, base compensation for long haul drivers has decreased by as much as 50%. …
The pay of a truck driver depends on a number of factors, including the type of freight hauled, the dispatched miles, and the length of the haul. The average starting pay is over $75,000 per year. In addition, truck drivers earn special incentives and bonuses for performing special duties. The highest paying companies for truck …
If you are looking for a fast truck, you can’t go wrong with the Ram TRX. This high-performance version of the RAM 1500 pickup is a direct competitor to the Ford F-150 Raptor. This truck is equipped with a powerful engine, developed by the Hennessey tuning company. The Ram TRX produces 702 horsepower, and can …
One of the most recognizable trucks from the movie Convoy is the 1977 Mack RS-712LST. This iconic vehicle was made famous in the 1978 movie by Sam Peckinpah and starred an all-star cast. The film, which also had the popular CB Radio, sparked a huge interest in trucking and the technology that fueled it. The …
If you notice that your truck wobbles during acceleration, you may have a problem with your wheel bearings. A bad bearing can cause excessive wheel wobbling and shaking, as well as tell-tale rattles. Make sure to get the bearings checked immediately. Worn out or uneven tires can also cause wobbling. The suspension is a complex …
If you’ve ever driven alongside a semi-truck, you know how important it is to stay out of its blind spot. If you’re unable to see the truck driver, you’re in danger of getting into an accident. However, there are ways to avoid getting into a truck’s blind spot. A truck driver’s blind spot starts at …
High engine revs can be caused by a variety of problems, including low compression. An experienced mechanic can determine the problem and make the appropriate repairs. Other possible causes include a bad clutch disc. The clutch disc is a steel plate that applies and releases pressure when the driver presses the clutch pedal. A worn …
The AC in your truck can sometimes freeze up. The main cause of this problem is ice around the evaporator coils. This ice can be removed with a hair dryer, but if it is not removed quickly, it can damage the coils. To prevent ice from forming, you can turn off your truck’s AC. If …