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15
Sep
How to Keep Your Semi-Truck in Great Condition
A semi-truck is a hefty piece of machinery that requires all parts to work together in order to function properly. It’s important to take proactive steps to prevent breakdowns and keep your semi-truck in good condition. (more…)
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25
Aug
10 Tips on Maintaining Your Truck’s Engine Coolant System
An 18-wheeler’s got several liquids coursing through it’s mammoth “body”. An engine coolant is just one of those liquids. Research by WIX Filters found that a commercial vehicle’s coolant system removes about 30% of combustion heat from heavy duty engines.
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26
May
How Truck Driving is Different From Other Careers
Trucking is unlike any other job. Truck drivers are the ones fueling America’s retail and grocery stores, delivery after delivery. Though every trucking job is a bit different, here are five unique characteristics of a typical trucking job.
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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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