For the most part, trailers are not particularly complex or sophisticated machines. That said, they still necessitate a certain amount of regular care and maintenance. If you fail to care for them properly, it can lead to the deterioration of important parts and result in expensive repairs. Also, with routine maintenance, it’s possible to improve your trailer’s performance while also increasing the lifespan of the trailer itself. When performing this regular maintenance, it’s crucial to repair or replace any parts you find that might be in need of attention. In many cases, staying on top of yo ..read more

Being a trucker is one of the most challenging jobs because of the hazardous situations they have to go through to reach the destination on time. And to make things worse, trucks breakdown due to poor maintenance. What could be worse than getting stuck in the middle of nowhere? Not having roadside assistance number on speed dial! Truckers can even avoid the above-stated situation if they regularly invest in routine maintenance of their truck. Routine maintenance is a type of preventive method where truckers get assured that their trucks are in perfect condition & won’t break down suddenly ..read more

The engine is the heart of a vehicle, and maintaining it is the best thing you can do. Did you know the average age of a fleet vehicle in the USA has increased by 17% in the last decade? The feat achieved by the automotive industry is a consequence of improved technology and awareness among fleet owners about maintenance. One of the major factors affecting the health of engines is the condition of engine oil. It is always advisable to regularly change your engine oil, this keeps the oil feed fresh and avoids engine knocking. Did you know Engine maintenance requires regular oil change? And do y ..read more

Summer is here, and so is all the heat. It is time to relax beside a pool! You may even head off to a beach or a picnic to enjoy the sunny weather. But your truck’s diesel engine may not enjoy it as much. You may want to check essential things about your diesel engine & get the faulty things repaired before taking your truck & heading off to highways. So, what are the basic things you need to check? Read this article ahead to find out your summer diesel engine checklist. Check Your Coolant Coolant is the main fluid that keeps your truck’s radiator cool in the scorching heat. In summer ..read more

Changing your truck’s oil may not be particularly easy or fun, but it is still an important part of maintaining your vehicle’s engine. In fact, regular oil changes are one of the most important factors contributing to your truck’s operating efficiency. In a way, oil is the lifeblood of an engine. It provides lubrication to the different moving parts, helping reduce friction and allowing them to move more easily. Of course, over time, oil begins to convert from a high-quality lubricant into a sludgy, thick substance. Once this happens, you are putting both your engine and your vehicle at risk ..read more

Imagine getting your loaded truck stuck on a busy highway. What a catastrophic situation it would be! While backing up the road would be a dangerous condition, losing time & a gap in the productivity cycle would be even worse. So, what can you do it avert such a situation? Simple, you need to adhere to the preventive maintenance method. Because this is the only way, you can always be sure of your truck’s condition & prevent a sudden breakdown. Even calling the on-call mobile mechanic, you will lose a lot of time & that means losing money. With a sudden breakdown, it may cost you th ..read more

When driving a semi truck cross-country and trying to meet all your delivery deadlines, you should carry some extra items with you. That way, if you have issues in the middle of nowhere and are fifty miles from the closest town, you can just take care of the problem yourself. We suggest you carry the following: extra oil, coolant, washer fluid, and DEF fluid, a fuel filter, and a fuel filter wrench. But take note that when changing your fuel filters, you must install the new fuel filters full of diesel fuel. In addition, as a professional driver you need to keep a lookout for engine overheatin ..read more