If you’re traveling through Iowa, it might be a good idea to take a break at a rest stop on Interstate 80. This large highway rest area features an eatery and several fast food franchises. It also hosts a vintage truck museum. You can stop by for a meal or visit the museum to see …
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably wondered how to remove the front clip on your Chevy truck. The clip allows you to access the front suspension and frame parts. It was the first thing I removed from my truck. I used a body manual to guide me. First, remove the outer and …
If you’re planning to put on new wheels and tires on your truck, you need to determine what size tires and wheels will fit your truck. Tire sizes are determined by their width and diameter. The diameter must match the rim diameter. There are two types of tires – P-Metric and Euro-Metric. The manufacturer of …
If you’re interested in becoming a truck driver in Texas, there are several things you need to know. The number of commercial truck jobs in Texas is constantly growing. Texas highways are packed with cars, motorcycles, farm vehicles, and commercial trucks carrying everything from livestock to petroleum and coal products. The state’s highway system provides …
UPS offers a new service that lets you see where a package is on a map in real time. This service is only available for UPS Air and UPS Worldwide Express shipments, but will soon be available for domestic shipping as well. You can view the package’s location on a computer or mobile device, and …
If you are planning on moving your wood stove from your current home to another, you need to know how to load it into a truck. First, you must prepare a dolly that is designed to move heavy items. You will need two friends and a pair of strong hands to help you. You will …
In the 1980s, a commercial for Ford trucks would air in front of television audiences. These ads featured the trucks carrying the competition, dropping from the sky, and conquering mud and mountains. A narrator would watch the trucks in action and decide that they are worthy of purchase. Bryan Cranston, an actor who has appeared …
If you are thinking about opening a box truck delivery business, you should know how to market it online. The first step is to create a website. This will help you advertise to potential customers and increase sales. You can also make use of social media tools to manage your account. Lastly, you should create …
There are several hours-of-service regulations that determine how long a truck driver can legally drive. These hours are defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The hours-of-service regulations apply to all drivers, whether they are solo or part of a team. In general, truckers are not allowed to drive more than 11 hours …
A truck jackknife can occur due to a variety of reasons. Typically, it happens when a trucker is speeding and fails to brake in time. Other causes include a lack of traction on slippery roads or an equipment malfunction. In some cases, a truck driver may even be distracted while driving and fail to notice …