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24
Oct
Electric Trucks: Challenges, Opportunities, and Their Future
The shift towards electric powered-vehicles has been successful in the consumer market — over 1 million cars are on the road in the United States. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks are next in line. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the transportation sector accounts for 29% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, with medium- and heavy-duty trucks responsible for 23% of those emissions. For this reason, the transportation industry is under pressure to reduce carbon emissions and switch to electric power.
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09
Oct
What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Why Should Truckers Care?
In 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that all diesel engines are required to use a selective catalytic reduction (SCR). SCR is powered by a consumable fluid called diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) which is composed of deionized water and a pure form of urea (composed of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon and oxygen). Together, DEF and SCR increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
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23
Sep
5 Tips for Eating Healthy as a Truck Driver
When you’re out on the road, you don’t think much about food until your grumbling stomach reminds you it’s time to eat. At that point, you’re willing to eat whatever is within reach and doesn’t require any preparation. However, this can lead to indulging in junk food and an ever-increasing waistline. The solution? Being proactive in choosing and preparing healthy food. Below are a few tips to eating healthy as a truck driver.
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05
Sep
5 Tips For Truck Driver Safety
When you’re living the dream, safety is usually the last thing on your mind. But for truck drivers, safety should be taken seriously — not only for their sakes, but also for the safety of other drivers. Here are five tips for staying safe on the road as a truck driver.
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21
Aug
4 Steps to Becoming a Truck Driver
The travel bug lives in all of us. But not everyone has the courage to let it shape their career. For some truck drivers, the call of the road takes a while to break down every barrier and wipe away excuses. But after an individual decides to follow childhood dreams of taking to the road, what are the required steps to land a truck driving job?
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