With a diesel engine, fuel is sprayed into chambers and the pressurized air heats up and ignites the fuel.
Most cars on the road use gasoline engines that work by causing a small explosion from the mixture of fuel and air. A diesel engine works a little differently – fuel is sprayed into combustion chambers as pressurized air heats and ignites the fuel. Read on for more detailed information about how diesel engines keep vehicles on the road. (more…)
Dry vans are the most common type of freight trucks that you will see on the road!
When it comes to transporting freight, there are a variety of different truck options available. This is because there are so many different types of products that need to be transported and they all can’t use the same truck style. If you are trying to figure out which truck is best for your specific freight, here are some common types of freight trucks. (more…)
Diesel fuel goes directly into the fuel cylinder, while regular fuel is first activated by a spark plug.
When we go to the gas station to fill up our tanks, our options range from regular to premium. However, it’s hard to miss the diesel pump that sits off to the side by itself. How bad could it really be to use the diesel fuel for your standard vehicle? Here are the differences between diesel fuel and regular fuel. (more…)
The introduction of self-driving trucks is both exciting and concerning for those in the truck driving industry.
The future is now, and in some ways, it is hard to tell if that is necessarily a good thing or bad thing. Technological innovations bring along with them a flurry of benefits and advantages that previously could only be dreamt of. However, with every brand new technological advancement there are always the possibility that they also bring along unforeseen consequences. These possibilities are especially true when it comes to the idea of self-driving trucks. The true impact of self-driving trucks is unknown, but can be predicted in how it will affect the trucking industry as a whole. (more…)
Fuel prices fluctuate often and can become a very costly expense over time, especially for truck drivers who spend most of their time on the road!
A truck driver spends most of their time on the road traveling from one destination to another. This means that their fuel usage is well above the average driver. Gas prices fluctuate and can become a very high expense for truck drivers. Here are four fuel-saving tips to help truck drivers save some time and money. (more…)