A diesel engine is much more durable than a gas engine. These engines have the potential to last 500,000 miles or more before they need an overhaul. Diesel engines are also better at generating heat than gas engines and are cleaner. These benefits make them a popular choice among truck drivers. A diesel truck’s mileage …
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The average truck is around seven and a half feet wide. The largest semi-trucks can be up to eight feet wide. These larger trucks are too wide for most highway traffic lanes and cannot be driven on the road unless they have a “wide load” permit. However, some trucks have special permits that allow them …
The history of how the Lightning Rod was born can be fascinating. The idea was originally presented by Benjamin Franklin in Poor Richard’s Almanac in 1753. Soon after the publication of the book, lightning rods were being installed on buildings across the American colonies. After a lightning strike damaged a house in Philadelphia in 1760, …
If you’ve ever driven by a UPS truck, you’ve likely noticed that it has a spinning white thing on its roof. The spinning contraption helps UPS drivers avoid leaving items behind, and it also acts as a security camera to capture every movement and action of the letter carrier on the road. The white spinning …
It was a close race, but Chandler Smith won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He held off teammate Zane Smith on the backstretch and finished the race with a lead of more than two seconds. Smith’s victory marks his third career Truck Series win. He is currently the …
There are many different names for pickup trucks. One of the most common ones is a crew cab. These are pickup trucks with a crew cab that allows a small group of passengers to get in and out of the vehicle. Crew cabs differ from regular cabs in size and style. Regular cab trucks usually …
When it comes to buying a new full-size pickup truck, reliability is a very important factor to consider. Full-sized trucks can be expensive to run and repair, and tow costs can be prohibitive if the truck is not reliable. Many major automakers advertise that their vehicles are the toughest and most reliable trucks on the …
You might have seen someone using blocks to raise a truck’s rear wheels. While this can be a convenient way to increase the lift height, it is not a safe method. Blocks placed in front of the axle can shoot out when they are loaded too heavily, causing damage to the driveline. Using jack stands …
Before you can begin to remove your undercover truck bed cover, it is important that you understand how to remove it correctly. In order to remove the cover without ripping it off the truck bed, you must first remove the bolt that secures the cover to the truck bed. Once you have removed the bolt, …
Per diem is a type of benefit that truck drivers receive. This form of compensation allows drivers to make more money in real time, as opposed to relying on it only during tax time. However, not every truck driver is eligible for this benefit, and it depends on your personal situation and driving configuration. You …