All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More
May 20, 2024 · Truck tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road.” Understanding truck tire sizes, tire load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet …
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Comprehensive heavy truck fleet news covering equipment, operations, regulations, and environmental issues.
Wheel-Ends: Torque Your Nuts - Maintenance - Trucking Info
Nov 2, 2010 · Prevent Damaged Equipment. Wheel nuts must be torqued to specified values, and the stud, nuts, and wheel must be in good condition, otherwise torque values could be …
Air System Valve Troubleshooting and Replacement
Apr 5, 2019 · The lesson is: Valves matter to help improve driver safety and comfort. This article focuses on proper troubleshooting, maintenance, and upkeep of valves in a compressed air …
Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations
Aug 31, 2020 · 2. Using a square or Holland Kingpin Gage (TF-0110), check to see if the kingpin is bent. A bent kingpin can result from excessive coupling speed or impacting the trailer into a …
70 Answers to Top ELD Questions - Drivers - Trucking Info
Nov 22, 2017 · To download a PDF of this supplement, click here. Chapter 1: ELD BASICS. The electronic logging device mandate, effective on Dec. 18, requires most carriers and drivers to …
New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol …
Oct 6, 2021 · Scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Oct. 7, 2021, the rule is designed to make sure commercial drivers who are prohibited from driving because of drug …
United Petroleum Transports to Acquire Patriot Transportation
Nov 30, 2023 · UPT will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Patriot common stock in a transaction that values Patriot Transportation at approximately $65.9 million, taking Patriot …
Great American Trucks: Freightliner Cabovers - Trucking Info
Jan 11, 2024 · More than any other North American OEM, Freightliner created the modern, iconic template for Class 8, long-haul cabover trucks. It was a look and basic design that would …
Lift Axle Considerations - Equipment - Trucking Info
Apr 20, 2010 · But there are a lot of technical considerations in choosing lift-axle types and models. All about lift axles. By definition, lift axles are non-powered, and are installed ahead of …