UPS Follow My Delivery is a service that lets you see where your package is in real time on a map. Currently, this service is available for international shipments, but it will soon be available for domestic shipments as well. It can be used on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. You can also get alerts …
Trucks
The federal government has set limits on how many hours truck drivers may drive in a day. Interstate tractor-trailer truck drivers are only allowed to drive 70 hours in eight days of duty. Truck drivers working for non-weekly trucking companies are only allowed to drive 60 hours in a week. All drivers are required to …
If you’re looking for a new truck, there are plenty of options. If you’re looking for a midsize truck, you may be tempted to choose a Ford. However, there are other options, such as a Ram 2500. The Ram 2500 shares its heavy-duty frame with the Ram 3500 and features dual rear wheels. In addition, …
The Food Network’s upcoming reality series The Great Food Truck Race is taking to Alaska’s wild terrain. The series’ teams will compete in Palmer, Homer, Seward, and Talkeetna. The final episode of the show will be filmed in Fairbanks. Alaska is a cold climate, which could pose some challenges to the food truck competitors. Filming …
There are a variety of materials available for creating a truck costume. A cardboard box, for instance, can be used to create the truck body. To make the truck’s wheels, cut six circles out of the box, and paint them black. Once dry, glue these circles to the truck body. Now your truck costume is …
STAA trucks are special trucks that are able to travel at speeds higher than the normal truck speed limits. They are used to move goods quickly and efficiently. They are also designed to transport perishable goods and are equipped with refrigeration units. The acronym STAA stands for Surface Transport Assistance Act and is an acronym …
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series held a race at the Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday, and Ryan Preece won the Cometic Gasket pole. The #17 driver won his first Truck Series pole. Other drivers in the starting lineup included #38 Zane Smith, #42-Carson Hocevar, and #19-Derek Kraus. In the race’s final segment, Preece took the …
When moving lumber, it is important to know how far it can hang out of a truck. The Department of Transportation (DOT) limits lumber overhang to three feet in front of the truck and four feet in the rear. Any lumber that is longer than these limits must be red-flagged. In addition, the lumber must …
If your truck keeps locking its doors, you may be experiencing a problem with its door latches or sensors. These devices detect when a door is opened, and can turn on or off. The issue may also be related to the battery or fuse box. A certified mechanic can check these components and fix the …
First, a fire truck driver must climb to the top of the truck and engage the pump. Once the pump is engaged, a lever is pulled to change the psi and send water through the hose. Then, the driver must engage the pump’s throttle. Most newer trucks are equipped with a control panel that includes …