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Archive for January, 2022

The Best Trucker Time Management Tips

Monday, January 31st, 2022

Trucker time management is essential for success.

For truck drivers, managing their time is a very important part of their job. In fact, most truck drivers enjoy the freedom of working on their own time — but making sure to take stops as necessary and focus on getting to their destinations on time. With that being said, time management is essential for all truck drivers. The reality is, for experienced truck drivers, time management is probably a lot easier to figure out — but for newer truck drivers it can be an overwhelming process to maneuver effectively and efficiently. Ultimately, new drivers who might not be well versed in the time management component of the job might have a harder time determining the best way to manage all their time while on the job. Here is a helpful guide to help newer truck drivers successfully manage their time while driving their trucks. (more…)

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Driving a Diesel Truck

Tuesday, January 25th, 2022

Avoid these risky mistakes when driving a diesel truck.

When it comes to driving a diesel truck, there are a few key considerations that you will definitely want to take into account for everyone’s safety. In fact, there are many common mistakes truck drivers make when it comes to driving a diesel truck. The reality is, effectively and efficiently driving a diesel truck does require practice and experience. Ultimately, avoiding the most common mistakes can be easier for new truck drivers than they may initially think. Here is a useful guide to help you avoid some of the more common mistakes truck drivers make when driving a diesel truck. (more…)

Trucking in a Winter Storm

Friday, January 21st, 2022

As a trucker driving through this area, it’s important to know when to proceed with caution and when to wait it out.

Winter is notoriously unpredictable here in the mid-Atlantic. One day it’s clear, cold, and sunny and the next day there’s a blizzard moving in with 40mph winds. As a trucker driving through this area, it’s important to know when to proceed with caution and when to wait a storm out. Your haul certainly has to get where it’s going, but your safety is still paramount. (more…)

How to Take Proper Care of Your Diesel Engine

Monday, January 10th, 2022

Learn how to best care for your truck’s diesel engine.

When it comes to your diesel engine, taking proper care of it is the best way to extend its lifespan over time. In fact, there is no denying that diesel technology has come quite a long way. The reality is, there are some innovative and unique ways to reduce fuel emissions as well as becoming more efficient. Ultimately, diesel engines will absolutely require some routine maintenance to keep them running smoothly. Here are the top tips to keep your diesel engine running effectively and efficiently for many years to come. (more…)

The Historic Detroit Series 60 Engine

Friday, January 7th, 2022

The Detroit (formerly Detroit Diesel) Series 60 Engine was the first electronic diesel engine on the market.

The Detroit (formerly Detroit Diesel) Series 60 Engine was the first electronic diesel engine on the market. It quickly became the most popular among truckers and fleet managers due to the sheer ease of use that it afforded. In this post, we’ll be breaking down the reasons that we’ve all been such huge fans of the Series 60 for so long. (more…)

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