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Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star
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Local Phone: 410-685-4474
2723 Annapolis Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21230

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What Can Truckers Deduct on Their Taxes?

February 23rd, 2022

By keeping organized, careful records of your expenditures throughout the year, you could even end up with a big payoff after filing your taxes.

Believe it or not, tax season is nearly upon us. While it likely isn’t the highlight of your year, it doesn’t have to be as painful as you may fear. In fact, for truckers, there are ways to save significant amounts of money on your taxes. By keeping organized, careful records of your expenditures throughout the year, you could even end up with a big payoff after filing your taxes. If necessary, be sure to ask a professional to help with your taxes. However, knowing what some of the possible deductions are can change how you file. Here are some tax deductions that truckers ought to consider this tax season. Read the rest of this entry »

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What to Do When You Notice Truck Brake Issues

February 14th, 2022

Learn what you should do when you notice truck brake issues.

It’s vital to take proper action if you notice truck brake issues. Semi-trucks weigh anywhere between 35,000 to 80,000 pounds, meaning that it takes a lot of momentum to get a truck to stop. A damaged braking system is not only a danger to you but everyone surrounding you on the road. Here are truck brake issues you should keep on your radar and what to do when you notice them.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Work Van Organization

February 11th, 2022

You don’t want to waste a client’s time and money digging around in the back of your Sprinter Van for some misplaced tool.

Cleaning up your work van may be your least favorite chore, but it makes life undeniably easier. You don’t want to waste a client’s time and money digging around in the back of your Sprinter Van for some misplaced tool. Depending on what you keep in your van, it may even be dangerous to you to have your equipment loosely thrown all over the place. We’ve put together some helpful tips for getting your van organized and keeping it that way. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Best Trucker Time Management Tips

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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Common Mistakes to Avoid While Driving a Diesel Truck

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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Trucking in a Winter Storm

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Take Proper Care of Your Diesel Engine

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Historic Detroit Series 60 Engine

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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Key Considerations to Make While Starting Your Trucking Business

December 27th, 2021

Consider these factors before starting your trucking business.

When it’s finally time for you to grow your trucking business, having the right tools on hand to ensure your business thrives becomes essential. Wanting the best for your business is always the ultimate goal for any business owner. The reality is, knowing the next right action can be difficult for some business owners to take — or to even know what exactly that next step actually is. Ultimately, it wouldn’t be worth it if growing a business was easy. Here are the key considerations that you definitely want to make when it comes to actually starting your very own trucking business for optimal success.  Read the rest of this entry »

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At Home in Your Semi-Truck Sleeper Cab

December 23rd, 2021

For truckers, the cab of the vehicle isn’t just for work. To keep hauling for those long days and longer nights, you have to turn your truck into a place where you can relax, sleep, and feel at home. Your sleep routine is integral to keeping you healthy and safe at the wheel of a semi because drowsiness and distractions can be harmful to you and others on

For truckers, the cab of the vehicle isn’t just for work. To keep hauling for those long days and longer nights, you have to turn your truck into a place where you can relax, sleep, and feel at home.

the road. Below, we have some tips on how to make your sleeper cab comfortable.

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