Federal regulations regulate how many hours a commercial truck driver can drive. Drivers are legally limited to eleven hours of drive-time per day after eight hours off-duty. They must complete the eleven-hour driving period within fourteen hours of coming on duty again. However, truck drivers are allowed to drive for up to ten hours per …
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The laws regarding overhanging loads vary from state to state. Typically, loads are allowed to overhang by 3 feet in front and side and 4 feet in the rear. If you’re unsure, check your local laws before loading your truck. If your load is overhanging by more than that, you’ll likely be ticketed and fined. …
A good toolbox should include a tire depth gauge, extra belts, and hoses. An adjustable wrench is also essential. A flashlight, which you can easily find in your truck’s toolbox, can come in handy during the night. Having these items can save your life. Truck drivers are also required to carry extra batteries, as they …
The Honda Ridgeline is a versatile utility vehicle that is both a pickup truck and a crossover SUV. Its unibody construction and unibody design give it a truck-like profile. And since it’s one of the few non-body-on-frame pickups in the U.S. market, its off-road abilities are surprising. Read on to learn more about this crossover’s …
A flexplate is a part of your truck’s transmission. It connects the engine to the torque converter, and serves the same purpose as the flywheel in a manual transmission. A factory flexplate isn’t designed to hold heavy torque loads. If you’ve recently installed a torque converter in your truck, you may have noticed a grinding …
Before you purchase a car stereo, you need to know how to measure your radio’s slot. While most double din stereos fit in nearly any vehicle, there are several factors that will affect the fit. Single DIN stereos are typically smaller than double DIN stereos, and double DIN models are larger. In addition, a double …
A recent study by the Fraser Institute compared the safety of oil and gas transportation methods, focusing on the number of accidents and occurrences per million barrels of oil transported. It found that pipelines are much safer than rail and truck transport methods, and had fewer occurrences per million barrels than either of them. However, …
A garbage truck is a vehicle that collects municipal solid waste, including household trash, and transports it to solid waste treatment facilities, such as landfills, recycling centers, and transfer stations. This means it can haul almost any type of waste and dispose of it in the most efficient manner possible. Garbage trucks are also used …
If you have seen a truck driver doing something dangerous, it is vital to report it. It may not seem important, but filing a complaint against a bad truck driver can help prevent an accident and preserve vital evidence in the event of an accident. In addition, it is important to be aware of your …
You can fit around eight hundred cubic feet of stuff in a sixteen foot truck, and the maximum load capacity is around four thousand pounds. If you are moving a two-bedroom home, a medium-sized apartment, or a small office, then this size of truck is perfect. However, you should be aware of the cost of …