In our previous edition, we discussed tire blowouts during the summer months, a problem that becomes increasingly common...

Every summer, highways across Califo ia and other states experience a significant increase in truck and trailer tire blo...

On the road, not all leaks are the same—but any of them can put you out of service at the worst possible time. The...

Your engine does not have to fail ove ight for the damage to be serious. In many cases, the problem starts silently, mil...

Winter conditions place accumulated mechanical stress on multiple truck systems. Low temperatures, moisture, road salt, ...

Since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, several environmental policies related to truck emiss...

The fifth wheel is one of the most important components of a tractor—but also one of the most neglected. Proper ma...

The life of an air-brake system begins with the main air lines. If those hoses fail, your truck stops being safe—a...

Few situations test a trucker’s skill like a steep, winding downhill grade. On those stretches, the vehicle’...

When we talk about safety in heavy-duty trucking, most folks think about brakes, lights, or hours of rest. But one of th...