Category: Truck Maintenance

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8 Essential Truck Driver Safety Tips to Minimize Risk

Truck driving stands as a vital and demanding occupation, crucial for propelling the gears of commerce forward, emphasizing the significance of adhering to essential truck driver safety tips. Truck drivers are responsible for delivering goods across long distances, often facing unpredictable road conditions and tight schedules. In such a high-stakes profession, safety is paramount. In […]

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Allison’s Regional Haul Series Integrated into Freightliner Cascadia

Daimler Trucks North America offers a new Allison transmission in Class 9 Freightliner Cascadia: the 3414 Regional Haul Series (RHS.) Freightliner is now taking orders for trucks with the Allison 3414 RHS, with production slated to start in January 2022. These transmissions can be paired with the Detroit DD13 Gen 5 engine, rated for 410 [...]
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Class 8 Orders Remain Steady in July

According to a new report released by FTR Trucking Intelligence, heavy-duty truck orders are holding steady, while high demand and manufacturing constraints continue to cause truck availability and pricing problems. In July 2021, orders for Class 8 trucks in North America were between 25,800 and 26,500 units. That’s about 1% less than July 2020 and [...]
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How to Reduce Splash and Spray From Your Trucks

Truckers and commuters alike know the frustration and danger that road splash and spray can create. Although Congress tried to address the issue with the 1982 Surface Transportation Assistance Act, not too much has been done to tackle the problem on America’s roadways. Truck manufacturers have also tried to crack down on the issue by [...]
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9 Tips to Reduce Maintenance Costs Outside the Work Truck Shop

When it comes to managing repair and replacement costs as well as fuel efficiency, maintenance plays a crucial role in saving money. While most maintenance concerns are addressed through the shop, there are plenty of things that can be done outside the shop to reduce spending, including utilizing driver education and downtime mitigation solutions.   [...]
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