The GVWR or gross vehicle weight rating is an important piece of information to look for on your truck. This rating determines the maximum weight your truck can safely carry. To find this information, look at your truck’s label, usually on the inside of the door jamb or on the frame. Curb weight is the …
Trucks
There are a number of truck sizes and dimensions. Some are common and others are not. A pickup truck’s length and width vary greatly depending on the model and make. A standard-sized truck is between 17 and 19 feet long and is between 60 and 72 inches wide. A full-sized pickup truck is longer and …
When you are getting ready for truck driver training, you will need to pack some essentials. Remember that there will be a limited amount of space inside the truck, so don’t pack too many things. Even though you will be visiting someone else’s truck for the training, you will have your own truck later. Pack …
The ice cream truck song is one of the most recognizable songs in the United States. Its melody dates back to the nineteenth century and was popularized by minstrel shows. It has been used to make racist comments, especially about Black people. This song has a complicated history. The ice cream truck song has a …
A fifth wheel is an important part of a semi truck. It helps a truck turn, and the fifth wheel can be adjusted in a number of ways. Normally, a truck’s fifth wheel is positioned forward of the axle centerline. This position can be dangerous because the fifth wheel’s weight takes some of the load …
If you’ve ever wanted to know where your package is when it arrives at its destination, you can now do just that. With the use of the USPS’s online tool, you can now follow your package’s progress from start to finish. You can even get live updates with Google Maps, which will allow you to …
To jump a dead battery in a diesel truck, you must first determine its location. Most diesel trucks have a battery located on the hood, which means you will need to open the hood. The battery may be located in an unusual location, so it’s important to get to know the truck’s battery before attempting …
If you want to drive a U-Haul truck, you need to know how to turn it on. The lights on a U-Haul truck are intended to make sure you’re visible to other drivers. Make sure you check them before you get behind the wheel. The lights on a U-Haul truck can vary depending on its …
If you want to track the location of a Lasership truck, you can enter its tracking number into the website. This number is a combination of numbers and letters, and is generally in the format of “1LS”, “LX”, “BN”, or “BN1”. The Lasership tracking number will tell you when your package has left the shipper’s …
The new Hyundai Santa Cruz has a four-foot bed and a locking metal roll-up tonneau cover. The latter keeps the cargo inside safe and secure and should be a popular factory option. The bed also has a lockable storage compartment, similar to the Honda Ridgeline. The Santa Cruz is a five-seat crossover designed for an …