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Semi Trailer Accessory

 How much money do you spend per year cleaning out your trailer?  Instead of spending hundreds of dollars for trailer cleanouts throughout the year, would you like to spend $24.95 once?  It may seem simple, but by simply buying a broom specially formulated to clean out your trailer, you can save hundreds each year.  Of course, this means that you have to do it yourself, but with the money you’ll save, you’ll be glad to take the hour to clean out your trailer with little effort using the Reefer Sweeper trailer broom.  

 The Reefer Sweeper trailer broom is no ordinary semi trailer accessory.  Instead, it is specially designed by those who know what it’s like to clean out trailers and how to do it most efficiently.  In fact, the brooms are designed just for the floors of common used refrigerator trailers, and are created for storage and easy use.  That’s right, the broom handles are 70 inches long, making it easy for you to clean out your trailer without bending or stooping.  No matter how short or tall you are, the Reefer Sweeper trailer broom can be adjusted to meet just your height. But the handles collapse to only 41 inches tall for storage, meaning you don’t have to try to negotiate a space for your broom and your cargo in your trailer—both fit easily.  In fact, the handles and brooms are designed to fit in the jockey box when not in use. 

 Rugged and durable, both brooms and handles are ready for a life of hard work and hard toting.  Indeed, the handles are so durable and so efficient, helping truckers do their work in a fraction of the time because of the ease with which they fold and adjust to truckers’ heights.  And because the handles work with all other standard tool heads, they are an investment in themselves. 

 But it is the brooms that really do the trick.  Imagine spending an hour or less using the simple Reefer Sweeper trailer broom to clean out your truck rather than taking it to a professional.  Not only will you save your precious, hard-earned cash, but you will also save time.  And time is money.  Taking the trailer to a professional and waiting while that professional performs the cleaning job takes time, more time than it would take you to do a simple sweep.  And that’s what Reefer sweeper trailer brooms does—it lets you take a simple sweep of your trailer and get back on the road—dirt free!

 Truckers can buy both brooms and handles, which are sold separately, at Diesel Boss.com.

Custom Big Trucks

When you’re buying a new truck, customizing it to fit your specific needs is almost always an option. Truckers have traditionally been able to customize their vehicles’ exteriors and interiors, making changing that will impose upgrades in safety, comfort, and performance. But Navistar is taking vehicle customization one step further by allowing truckers to make requests, expanding the options available for customization on Navistar trucks.

That’s right, if you’re like Tim, “The Tool Man”, Taylor, always looking for an engine with a double helping of power, or if you’re heart is set on a certain type of breaks, then you need to think about Navistar for your next truck purchase. Recently, the company has created a Custom Engineering group, which allows truckers to add features that you wouldn’t see every day to their custom big trucks. So far, the group has heard requests and helped change the options and upgrades available on trucks. Now, truckers can order Navistar products that are fitted with air disc breaks, electronics, and better interior design.

Of course, this next step in Navistar’s customer service is just an outgrowth of its already customer-based business. Traditionally, Navistar has taken customer’s comments to the next level, forming their products around customer interviews. Navistar has made sure to include the opinion of everyone who is affected by the products they produce—including fleet owners, truckers, and technicians. Now, Navistar has simply formalized the process though the implementation of the Custom Engineering Group.

But Navistar has not only applied its unique approach in its civilian products. Instead, its work on Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected-Vehicles for the U.S. military has also been the recipients of Navistar’s ability to be inventive and extraordinary.

So if Navistar’s progressive technology and business sense is good enough for the U.S. military, it’s a great deal for most truckers. And if you’re the kind of trucker who wants things your way, check with Navistar. Who knows? Your request might be standard on the company’s next line of  custom big trucks!

Truck PC

 It might make our lives easier by making things that we would normally do by hand, faster, but technology can create a whole new set of problems. But with easy-to-use technology and the programs that truckers needs most, the new DT4000 TruckPC from DriverTech is a must have for truckers who are on top of the technology scene.

 Enabled with Window’s XP, the TruckPC is more than just a computer that truckers can take with them on the go. Instead, it allows truckers and fleet owners to stay in better communication, helping truckers comply with Hours of Service requirements and making logbooks easier than ever to complete. read more about Truck PC's...

Starting a New Trucking Job

Today, most people don’t work at the same place for decades at a time. Though some choose this option because of certain benefits, others prefer to see different things, and to have different experiences. Some choose trucking as a field to enter when they’ve been working in another field for years. They often feel called to the lifestyle, or think that they will be able to do something important by becoming a driver.

Others in the trucking industry enjoy changing carriers or companies after a few years. This allows them to get new perspectives, enjoy better working conditions, and often receive better pay. But when choosing to start a new job or change carriers, truckers should take a few steps to make sure that they are making the right decision. Read on...

Truck TV Antenna

 Being on the road for an extended period of time can be rough, and you don’t want to miss your favorite television shows while you’re gone! Of course, TV is just TV, but it’s something that makes you feel like you’re at home—kicking back and watching your favorite shows, sporting events, and newscasts. You’ve probably tried everything to get a good picture in your truck—from traditional television to Internet TV to satellite, but what you’ve always needed has been a TV service specifically for truck drivers.

 And now you have it. King Controls has manufactured the VuQube mobile satellite TV system, designed for those who drive the long haul. This system accounts for the movements, and physical configuration of semi-trucks.

 The antennas, which are sixteen inches wide and seventeen and a half inches tall, weigh fewer than fifteen pounds and are rather easy to install. Truckers can choose whether they want manual, automatic, or in-motion antennas at prices ranging from $699-$1,599 dollars.

 Installed in a unique, diamond-cube looking apparatus, the satellite promises the best in quality and quantity. And with a variety of mounts made available for truckers with different kinds of vehicles, this system is sure to be both effective and safe.

 Truckers who purchase the VuQube have the chance to entertain themselves with a variety of television channels on the go. Also the manufacturer of satellite antennas for marine equipment, the company is experienced in manufacturing TV for those who don’t stay in one place. By combining the knowledge of King Control with the innovative design of the VuQube and its mounting hardware, truckers know that they’re getting the best product for their dollar.

 While you might think TV is a luxury, something you don’t need on the road, long hours in the cab can leave you wanting the comforts of home. With a living quarters designed to fit you, you’ll be able to feel more at ease, and with the VuQube, you’ll have the chance to catch up on your favorite TV shows, watch the news, and keep an eye on your favorite teams. Although it’s just TV the VuQube allows you your truck to feel a little more like home.

Tire Monitoring Systems

You’ve heard of tire monitoring systems before—those devices that display in-cab alerts when tire pressure is getting low and that regulate and/or monitor temperature in the tires. You just haven’t seen the need to get one yet. Why? Well, for one, they are relatively pricey. Two, they aren’t just that necessary—or are they?

Around the United States and throughout the rest of the world, climate change and emissions have become an important concern for the transportation industry. While that statement might not seem like it has anything to do with the pressure in your tires, that’s far from the truth. By installing a tire monitoring system, you’re not only saving yourself some cash, but you’re also protecting the environment.

Why? Well, one of the biggest problems in today’s environment is emissions and emissions control. When you drive and when you idle, your truck releases dangerous emissions into the air that harm others’ lungs, in addition to depleting the ozone layer. So, if you emit less, we protect the environment more.

And better tire pressure allows you to emit less. So, if you know your tires are running a little flat, you can inflate them, and do your part to save the planet. Of course, you’ll also be saving yourself a little money because greater fuel economy means spending less on diesel.

Tire monitoring systems, then, can help you save the planet and help you save money. Now, if you’re interested in them, you should know that there are many kinds made by many manufacturers. Just like anything else, there are some that are better quality and some that are discount items. And there are some that are good buys.

One of those might be the TireStat from mobile awareness, a system featuring lightweight sensors with heightened detection ability. Featured as a new product in Trucker’s News Magazine, this brand might be one that you consider before going on to do more tire monitoring research.

But just remember that tire monitoring systems are more than another gadget. Instead, they’re a way to do your part to save the planet while saving yourself some cash.

LED Work Lamp

 Whether you’re a new trucker or a seasoned driver, you encounter new situations on the road everyday. New truckers take the skills that they learn in driving skill and apply them to the road, while seasoned truckers can benefit from book learning and experience. Regardless of where you’re getting your information, you know that preparing for an over the road, extended trip means preparing for the unforeseen.

But it’s much easier to deal with the unforeseen when you can see! That’s where the Truck Lite LED Work Lamp comes in. A rugged, trapezoidal floodlight with LED white light, this quality product will be useful if you ever break down along the side of the road.

Manufactured by Truck Lite, a popular name in truck products, the LED Work Lamp will not only keep you safe but will also help you see what you’re doing if you ever get stuck on the highway, in a parking lot, or off road at night. Bright enough to let oncoming traffic know that you’re there, this light is also powerful enough to let you see the minute details of mechanical work.

Made for life on the road, the LED lamps have no filament, making them extraordinarily tough, able to stand up to the abuse they might take in the back of a cab. Increased battery life, and a rugged design also make them perfect for those on the go. A limited five-year warranty insures that the product lives up to its potential.

Truckers who are interested in this great buy can view the product at Truck-lite. Whether you think you’ll use these lights to warn oncoming traffic that a broken down semi is ahead or to see as you work on your truck at night, these lights are a perfect way to keep your Boy Scout Oath—be prepared!

At home, these lights will also be beneficial to you, as you work in your garage or out in your driveway. They’re perfect for any unlighted area or to help you achieve some outdoor lighting for an impromptu midnight baseball game or BBQ party.

Although you might not like to think about the possibilities of breaking down on the road, you need to consider them. Being prepared with the Truck Lite LED Work Lamp will not only allow you to stay safe when broken down on the highway, but they will also be a great asset for your work and hobbies at home.

How to Buy a Trailer

Whether you have a light, medium, or heavy-duty truck, the decision to buy a trailer can significantly increase your truck’s uses and its worth to you. With a trailer, you will not only be able to do more with your truck in your personal life, but you’ll also have made an important investment in your business.

Of course, the kinds of trailers available for trucks are almost innumerable. Specialty trailers for light and medium duty trucks include those built to tow livestock, other vehicles, and motorcycles or ATVs. Probably the most familiar type of trailer is the semi-truck’s trailer, which can be used to haul merchandise for companies as well as construction material. This type of trailer, as well as others, can be used to help people move from home to home or office to office.

Although trailers are versatile to some degree, the type of trailer you decide to purchase will determine the kind of work that you can do, or the types of jobs that you will be hired for. For instance, even though a trailer designed to haul livestock can be used to haul peoples’ belongings, it probably won’t be clean enough to do so after just a few uses.

For this reason, thinking carefully about the type of trailer you plan to buy is very important. Of course, you can buy more than one type of trailer, a task that is easier when you are buying used trailers, which tend to be much more reasonably priced than new ones.

Despite the restrictions, purchasing a trailer for your light, medium, or heavy-duty truck can be profitable and useful. Even if you are a semi truck driver who only owns a cab, purchasing a used trailer allows you the possibility of taking in work on the sidehauling belongings and material for small, local companies and individuals. In this fledgling economy, people may stop wanting to purchase large vehicles like trucks and SUVs because of fuel prices. This makes having a trailer even more profitable, as those who need to move belongings and material may have no other option than to hire someone like you.

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