Trailers and Trucks for Sale
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Tarps for Trucks As hurricanes and severe weather continue to threaten the the coastlines, mainlanders can feel anything but safe. Even with flooding in the Midwest, leaving residents cleaning out their basements and replacing their carpeting, most can agree that nowhere in the United States is safe from severe weather. In fact, the United States [...]
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Truck Turbocharger If truckers have to work hard to operate their vehicles each day, than commercial vehicle engines have to work just as hard or harder to make the endless treks from coast to cost carrying tons of weight. According to Borgwarner, these demands placed on commercial engines are great, so great that they put [...]
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Cameras for Trucks Whether you’re driving on a wide, rural highway or a narrow interstate under construction, drivers of heavy-duty trucks must always be aware of their length and width. Accidents caused by semi-trucks stopping too shortly or changing lanes without first being sure that the path is clear can be devastating. In order to [...]
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Liftgates for Trucks Although most truckers get into the transportation business for the drives, loading and unloading the truck is still a major part of a truckers’ job description. And it is one of the most dangerous parts. In fact, back and other injuries during loading and unloading the truck is one of the major [...]
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Road Bath Although the commercial world has become much more accommodating to the lives of truckers in recent history—providing conveniences like showers and Internet access in truck stops—there are times when you won’t be able to find a shower on the road. During long stints through deserted areas like Wyoming or Arizona, you’ll probably [...]
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Fleet Fueling Owner-operators who are concerned about the rising cost of fuel may be able to find an answer in Atlanta, Georgia this September. Advertised as an event that brings both long-haul private and government fleets together with other aspects of the industry, the fourteenth annual OPIS Fleet Fueling Conference will address the future of [...]
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Trailer Ladder Protect your back and give yourself a tool that will make your job easier at the same time. The Deckmate folding portable truck bed ladder is an economical solution to the potentially expensive problem of back strain and injury caused by spinal compression, a common ailment in flatbed and P&D work. Weighing in [...]
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Mobile Advertising Trucks In the trucking world, owner-operators already have quite a few advantages over trucking employees. They are responsible for their own vehicles, and have the freedom of operating more like a business owner than an employee. But the soaring price of fuel has taken a toll on owner-operators, who are hit hardest by [...]
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Why Are Fuel Prices So High? By now, you’re certainly aware of the high fuel prices that have skyrocketed at truck stops and other diesel providers everywhere. You’re probably so aware of the prices that you’re frustrated, complaining to your boss, calling your senator, or expressing your feelings on the Internet. But why are fuel [...]
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Radio Communication In this world of cell phones, unlimited internet access, and text messaging, the old fashioned two-way radio might seem a bit out of date. But according to truckercountry.com, truckers still use the CB radio communication for a variety of reasons, and electronics companies are still manufacturing CB’s and other electronic communication devices just for [...]
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