Slack adjusters are mechanical devices on a truck that work to balance the axles. They are located on the drive and trailer axles. They have ten, twenty-four, or thirty-seven splines. Their arms are one-fourth to six-and-a-half inches in diameter. It’s critical to inspect them regularly to ensure proper operation. The first step is to measure …
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Pre-trip inspections are extremely important for truck drivers. They are designed to catch minor problems that could cause serious problems while on the road. These problems can cause an accident, damage the truck, or put you or your driver out of commission for an extended period of time. If you are able to catch problems …
A FedEx truck driver makes deliveries seven days a week. On average, he or she delivers about 75 to 125 packages a day, which is more than the industry average of 15 to 35 packages per day. The number of packages a truck can deliver varies depending on the location and the time of day. …
The film Hands on a Hardbody is a documentary about the 1995 competition in Texas where a truck is given away to the person who can hold their palm down on it for the longest time. The winner receives a brand new truck. In the film, 21 people compete to win the truck. Who Won …
One of the first things you need to know about your truck is the type of rear end. If your truck is an GM, you can identify the rear end by looking at the bottom line of the tag. For a Dodge or other make, you can check the axle tube stamp. The serial number …
If you’re looking to buy a new truck, you may have heard about the SLE trim level. It’s a step up from the base SL model and offers many more standard features. While it’s not the most expensive trim level available, it’s one that many truck buyers opt for. The SLE trim comes with an …
Truck owners can add some pizazz to their ride by adding balls to their truck. There are many different kinds of balls available and many of them are available in different colors. Some manufacturers call their balls bulls balls, while others refer to them as “truck balls” or “bumper nuts.” Regardless of what you call …
A dually truck offers better stability and traction on the road. Its additional width and weight make it more stable than a single-rear-wheel truck. Dually trucks can also pull heavier loads. This means that a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer can take more weight than a single-wheel truck can handle. Whether you’re hauling groceries or hauling …
Across the country, truckers have been staging protests, including the People’s Convoy. They are protesting COVID-19 mandates and government overreach. They are modeled after the recent standoff in Ottawa, which shut down commerce. In some cases, these protests have disbanded, but in others they have merged into larger convoys. Despite the threat of violence, truckers …
A 26 foot box truck is a large piece of machinery that can carry a great deal of weight. This piece of machinery can weigh up to 26,000 pounds (13 tons), depending on the size and weight of the load. These vehicles are regulated by state law, and the weight limits for each state vary. …