What is a tandem truck? A tandem truck is a vehicle with two rear axles, one in front and one in the rear. It is often a dump truck, but it can also be a tractor pulling a semi-trailer. Tandem trucks have been around since 1926, when Hendrickson Motor Co. developed the concept of a …
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What class of dump truck should you buy? This is a common question that is answered by most truck manufacturers. The most basic class is the standard one, which is made of a chassis and a mounted bed. The bed is raised by a hydraulic ram and hinged to the back of the truck. The …
Fleet InSite truck tracking technology from Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. uses cellular and GPS technology to give fleet managers a detailed map of where their vehicles are at any given moment. The system provides fleet managers with important information such as vehicle speed, location, and direction, which is useful for fleet management. The tracking …
Where to park a pickup truck in NYC can be tricky, as the city is not equipped to handle the huge volume of trucking in the city. In addition to street parking, some parking garages are full of cars and have height restrictions. It’s important to decide how many hands you’ll need to move all …
Are you a truck driver and have you ever felt excruciating pain in your leg? If you have, you’re not alone. Sciatica is a common complaint among truck drivers. This pain radiates down the back of the leg, and it’s caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve. Fortunately, you can avoid sciatica with a …
In the new year, the consumer report ranked truck brands based on reliability. The report included model years 2000 through 2020. Owners were asked about problems with their truck over the past year. The survey was able to predict truck reliability for 2021. However, trucks tend to use the same parts year after year. That …
A truck may not go into gear because of several different reasons. It may be low on transmission fluid, the shift cable has worn down, or the clutch linkage is damaged. It could also be due to a computer problem or a malfunctioning sensor. In some cases, the problem can be more serious. It may …
Bulletproof glass for trucks can be added to non-opening windows, pillars, and the firewall. These windows must offer the same level of protection as the side windows. Additionally, they must not deform or be destroyed by bullets. In other words, bulletproof glass does not replace a heavily armored tactical vehicle. Instead, it provides a discreet …
A refrigerated truck is a type of cargo vehicle that carries chilled or perishable goods. The word “reefer” is a slang term for the refrigeration unit that is built into a truck. Reefers are often attached to semi-trucks for the transportation of perishable goods. They can also haul heated goods. Prime Inc. is the largest …
Statistically, large trucks cause about 10% of fatal crashes. Despite the fact that only 4% of all vehicles registered in the United States are large trucks, these large vehicles are far more likely to be involved in a crash. The size of trucks, which can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, is one factor that …