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What to Know When Buying Used Box Trucks
Posted Monday, Oct 07, 2024
Purchasing a used commercial box truck can be a smart economic move. Yet getting an excellent deal on a truck goes far beyond scoring a great price. You also have to know what you’re paying for. Every system and component, including its liftgate, should be in good operating order. But how can you find this [...]
What is a Rollback Truck?
Posted Wednesday, Sep 04, 2024
A rollback truck may look like a flatbed truck but is usually classified as a tow truck. A rollback truck is a type of towing truck where the flatbed can move up or down. Using a hydraulic system, the flatbed can be angled so that a car can drive up it easily, and then the [...]
5 Reasons to Be A Flatbed Driver
Posted Wednesday, Aug 07, 2024
The demand for truck drivers in the U.S. remains high. According to the American Trucking Association, the driver shortage will hit 100,000 by 2025 and 160,000 by 2028. As the country starts to get back to “normal”, flatbed load volumes continue to build as construction activity and manufacturing begin to pick up. The news of [...]
6 Tips For Reefer Truck Drivers
Posted Tuesday, Jul 16, 2024
When reefer truck drivers transport perishable cargo, they have a lot to think about. Whether it’s produce, meat, plants, frozen foods, or pharmaceuticals, operating a well-running refrigerated trailer is important for safety and FDA compliance. Temperature control is a primary concern in refrigerated trucking, but there are a number of ways to prepare and operate [...]
TRUCK LIFTGATE: COMMON ISSUES AND PRACTICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
Posted Tuesday, Jun 11, 2024
In any fleet or delivery business operation, time is an asset. But so is the worker's energy level. This is one of the reasons commercial vehicles and delivery trucks are fitted with a liftgate. This contraption significantly reduces the amount of energy needed when loading and unloading cargo or equipment to and from the truck's [...]
Box Truck vs Semi Truck Business
Posted Thursday, May 09, 2024
If you’re considering starting a transportation business, then one of the first considerations to make is whether you’ll purchase a box truck or a semi-truck with a semi trailer. Box trucks and semi-trucks are the two main truck types that are used to haul freight. Although these trucks look similar and do similar things, they’re [...]
Ways To Save On A Sleeper Semi-Truck
Posted Friday, Apr 05, 2024
Sleeper semi-trucks have a bed in their cab so over-the-road (OTR) drivers do not have to pay for a motel every night. Avoiding motel rooms is a major cost-saving strategy, but purchasing this type of truck requires a sizeable investment. If you want to purchase a sleeper truck for OTR driving, discover some ways to [...]
How To Take Care Of A Reefer Truck
Posted Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024
If you drive reefer trucks, your top priority is the maintenance of the refrigerated box. For example, if you must deliver a load that you must keep at 41° F and arrive at the delivery point at 46° F, the manager could refuse the order. The result? A wasted product, dissatisfied customers, additional visits; all [...]
10 Box Trucks Safe Driving Tips
Posted Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024
When operating your new or used box truck, safety is essential. Fortunately, with a little common sense and forethought, you can prevent accidents and injury. Keep yourself and fellow roadway drivers safe with these simple box truck safe driving tips. 1. Buckle Up Seatbelt use is required by law for your safety. Unfortunately, 1 in [...]
New Year Career Goal Setting Tips For Truckers
Posted Friday, Jan 05, 2024
For truckers looking to advance their careers and navigate the roads of success, there are essential tips to keep in mind. Success in the trucking industry goes beyond just driving; it involves strategic planning and thoughtful consideration of personal and professional goals. 1. Identify your motivation. The first step is to identify your motivation. What [...]
