When you’re choosing a truck tool box, it’s important to know how much space it will take up in the truck bed. You can do this by measuring the width and height of the truck bed. Make sure to measure the height of the truck bed rails, as well. If the rails are too low, …
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If you want your truck to last as long as possible, the engine must idle at a low speed. This will prevent the fuel from gelling and will also give the engine time to warm up before driving. Idling at a high speed is not healthy for your truck and can damage the transmission. Keeping …
In the mid-1930s, an African American inventor named Frederick McKinley Jones patented the first truck refrigeration system. His invention would eventually be used on planes, boats, and other vehicles. The invention was so revolutionary that it radically changed the food and agriculture industries. In 1977, the Minnesota Museum of Science & Technology recognized him as …
If you are driving a truck and need to know what routes are available, you can get a truck-specific GPS on your phone. These devices are designed specifically for truck driving and feature dedicated trucker features. You can get a truck-specific GPS on your Android phone or IOS tablet. However, you need to know that …
When you’re loading your truck, payload is an important part of the equation. It is the total weight that the bed and cabin of your truck can handle. That includes the driver, but also includes other cargo and passengers in the cabin. Knowing the GVWR and curb weight of your truck can make it easier …
If your pickup truck has shocks, you need to change them on a regular basis. However, the life of your shocks depends on several factors, including how often you use your truck and where you drive it. If your truck is only used for light-duty work and is driven primarily on pavement, the shocks may …
While a food truck can be successful, a lot of new businesses fail within the first three years. This is due to numerous reasons, including the lack of an exciting concept, tough regulations, shoddy supply choices, and poor marketing. Nevertheless, starting a food truck can be an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience if you are …
Squatted trucks have become a popular trend in today’s trucking world. The lowered front end and raised rear end of a squatted truck gives it a much more aggressive look. But the style serves very little practical purpose. While they might improve approach angle and ground clearance, squatted trucks can increase collision risk. They can …
Whether you’re changing the bulbs in a 92 Chevy truck or just want to adjust the lights, there are a few basic things you can do to make your lights appear correct. First, determine the direction the lights are aimed. If you have them aimed horizontally, they should fall below the center line. If they’re …
Roll off trucks can vary greatly in their length, width, and height. There are roll off trucks that are twelve feet wide and fifty six inches tall, and other trucks that are eighteen feet long and eight feet wide. When you are considering the right roll off truck for your needs, keep in mind the …