If you have a truck with a bed liner, you may wonder how to remove it from the bed. There are several ways to do this, including using a pressure washer or putty knife. First, make sure that the liner is in good condition. If it is in poor condition, you may find it difficult …
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There are strict hours of service requirements for truck drivers. They can’t drive more than eight hours without a 30-minute break. They are also not allowed to drive more than 70 hours in a week. To meet the daily limit, truck drivers can do other duties, such as paperwork or unloading trucks, for an additional …
A dead battery on a semi truck can be difficult to diagnose, but there are steps you can take to jump start the dead battery. First, make sure you have the right equipment. It will help you if you have rubber gloves and safety goggles to protect your eyes from sparks. When using a jumper …
Before you can drive a dump truck in Illinois, you must obtain a CDL. This is an industry-specific license that is needed to tow and operate heavy trucks. You can find CDL training programs online or in your local library. You should have at least a high school diploma or GED. Some of the classes …
Bigfoot was created by Bob Chandler. Its original tire size was 48 inches. When Chandler built his second one, he used a 10-foot Firestones tire. He had purchased the tire for $1000 from a junkyard in Seattle. When Chandler’s Bigfoot debuted in Indianapolis in 1986, it was the tallest and widest monster truck. The Bigfoot …
Recently, the Street Outlaws team announced that the Farm Truck would be receiving a new engine. While the team isn’t sure exactly what the motor will be, they did reveal the costs involved. The Farmtruck features a 632ci Advanced Engine Machine engine backed by a TH400/ 3 spd Rossler Transmission and a Quick Performance 9” …
Regional trucking is a good choice for drivers who prefer staying close to home. The driving schedule for regional truckers is generally shorter than that of long-haul drivers because regional runs cover a smaller geographic area, typically one coast and within a thousand miles of a central location. The home time policy varies by company, …
Like a human nervous system, a truck’s ECM uses wires and nerve-like sensors to detect problems. It can tell if something is wrong by sensing changes in temperature, pressure, and an electromagnetic field. This information is used to adjust various aspects of the truck’s performance. In a modern truck, the ECM has a large number …
When purchasing a used box truck, mileage is an important factor. It will determine how old the truck is and if it is worth the money. It can also determine if you will need to rebuild the engine. Ideally, a truck should last at least 300,000 miles before it needs to be rebuilt. With proper …
One of the most effective ways to attract truck drivers is to offer referral bonuses. Drivers often have friends who work for other trucking companies or who are looking for a new job. By offering referral bonuses, you can find new drivers for your fleet and augment your current workforce, allowing you to take on …