Have you ever been driving and wished that you could just reach out your window and scrub off your windshield as you cruise down the road? With or without an insect deflector, the windshield of a commercial trucker’s vehicle can get pretty dirty. Not only is this incredibly annoying to deal with as you drive, but it can also be dangerous should you face diminished sight driving conditions such as rain, fog, or bright light.

Now, there’s a way to end your frustration by simply letting your windshield wiper do all the scrubbing. The newest in windshield wiper technology, the Scrublade not only brushes water away, but it also scrubs, removing the debris associated with the road—dirt, bugs, and oil. Taking a look at Scrublade and you can see the difference between a 1500 mile journey with Scrubblade and without it. Scrublade keeps the windshield clean, while a traditional wiper blade struggles just to keep it dry.

So how does Scrubblade work so well? Hundreds of tiny, triangular sponges are fitted on the outer two blades of the windshield wipers, and dirt is no match for them. When they sweep across the windshield, they actually scrub away the debris that has been left by all of the road traveling. When the second, smooth blade catches up, it works like a squeegee to remove any water or dirt that is left behind.

According to Scrublade’s manufacturers, the product increases safety and economical operations of a commercial vehicle in two key ways. First, it eliminates the glare caused by road debris on the windshield, making it easier to focus on the road without distraction. Second, it makes truckers less likely to have to stop at gas stations and truck stops to clean off their windshields, meaning more money in the pockets of over-the-road truckers.

At under $25, and sometimes under $12, per blade, the Scrublade is an invention that doesn’t require much of an investment, but it can make the comfort of driving on the road increase, as well as keep you safer. For those who are considering a bug deflector, the Scrublade gets the same results at a fraction of the cost.

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TruckertoTrucker.com is hosting a product giveaway for the rest of November. All you have to do is post a comment on the apocalypse, and you’re entered to win!

The prize is the world’s first AudioMovie™ (it’s like an audio book, but with the sound effects and production quality of a film), and it’s called “Resonance.” It’s a thrilled set in 2012, just when the Mayan calendar is predicting the end of the world.

The prize can be sent to you either as CDs or as a flash drive. For more information, go to TruckertoTrucker.com.

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Are you looking for a way to quickly and easily secure your straps so you can get back out on the road? If you’re tired of taking the time and effort to do it by hand, you might want to consider the Black Steel Strap Winder, a device that not only allows you to secure your straps with ease, but that easily attaches to the outside of your trailer, making it simple to move from trailer to trailer.

Although similar devices can be found wherever truck accessories are sole, the Black Steel Strap Winder, offered by J&S Distributors, is a cost effective way to make your life as a trucker easier. Because it sells for under $20, you won’t miss the money, but you’ll be glad you made the investment.

Truckers everywhere know that having a properly secured load is important. Without it, you run the risk of loosing your cargo and loosing your pay. But spending the time to adequately secure your straps by hand can also get expensive. With the Black Steel Strap Winder, you can simply wind 2” to 4” straps, saving you time, frustration, and ultimately money.

Although purchasing a strap winder like the one available from J&S Distributors might seem like something you don’t really need to buy, it can end up being of immense help as you load and secure your trailer. Most truckers love their jobs, but find that there are just a few parts of their jobs, such as securing straps, that they don’t like. When you find a tool that can help you love every apart of your job, you’ve found something that is worth more than the savings it will provide.

So if you’re looking for a way that you can love trucking again, you might want to consider how products like the Black Steel Strap Winder can help you do just that.

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After 10 years of research funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation, the National Premium Truck Seat has come to be—a chair that is more than a chair, a seat that allows you to drive comfortably without the risk of injury to your back or other areas. Now, you can drive in comfort, knowing that you are not putting yourself at long or short-term risk.

Scientists have determined that back pain occurs in those who must sit for most of the day because the body puts all of its weight on the spine while sitting in one position, putting continued pressure on that spine and causing strain in muscles and ligaments, as well as spinal disc pressure on nerves. A loss of circulation in spinal disks also occurs. All of these occurrences can leave you feeling harsh back pain.

But with the Premium Truck Seat, that pain is gone! The seat reduces the pressure on the discs and nerves, improves circulation, and allows muscles to more naturally strain and rest. A more natural feel is a better feel, and you will have much less pressure to your back as you ride in this comfortable and stylish seat.  Shoulder cushions protect you from chafing, while lumbar support with air cushions cradles your back like no other product, perhaps making your seat more comfortable than the armchair you relax in at home.

And the National Premium Truck Seat is perfect for anyone, whether you’re tall, short, or in between.  The high back contoured cushions increase comfort for all body types, while the ability to recline the seat allows you to pick the driving angle that you feel most comfortable with, in addition to position your chair for a quick siesta. 

Crafted in sleek gray leather, the seat features an eye-catching design of lighter gray in the interior and darker gray on the exterior, making the seat look futuristic and handsome in the cab of any truck.  Built especially for truckers, this seat features controls that allow the driver to change position without taking his or her focus from the road.

With a five-year warranty, you can be sure that your chair is as well made as it is comfortable. By trusting the National Seating name, as well as the research that has gone into the crating of this seat, you’ll be making an investment that can both improve the personal quality of your life and improve your health.  Check out this seat on the Internet today to peruse photos, check out other seats by National Seating, view more details, or request a quote.

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These days, most people know that sitting all day can be just as taxing and just as tiring as standing all day. Of course, sitting all day can also harm your back. For this reason, there are many chairs and seat covers on the market designed for truckers who not only sit all day, but who sit in an uncomfortable drivers’ seat, strapped in, for many hours each day. One of the most unique examples of these products is the Super Seat Orthopedic Seat Cushion.

This patented product was manufactured in order to relieve the pain associated with sitting for long periods of time. Just a few of the conditions that the seat can relieve are arthritis, rheumatism, prostate issues, leg cramps, and hemorrhoids. Because the seat is designed to suspend the spine in mid air, pressure on these areas is relieved. This way, truckers don’t have to be concerned with so many of the ill effects of trucking. In the long run, this simple seat can spare truckers hundreds of dollars in medical bills and the pain associated with driving a truck. In fact, many doctors and chiropractors actually recommend that patients who are forced to sit all day purchase this Super Seat model.

In addition to relieving the pain associated with driving a truck, the Super Seat can also improve the look of your vehicle. Crafted out of beautiful manmade sheepskin, the cushion adds class and style to the interior of your cab. Available in tan or brown, you can choose the style that best augments the décor of your cab. Further, the seat is soft, so it feels wonderful against the back and legs, whether it’s hot or cold.

Super Seat Orthopedic Seat cushion is only $42.95 plus shipping and handling, a small price to pay considering the amount of pain you will alleviate because you purchased a Super Seat. In addition, Super Seat is easy to install and maintain. In fact, you only need to clean the seat periodically by brushing it down and washing the cover.

Whether you’ve begun to feel the pain of sitting in one place all day or you’re avoiding its onset, there’s one way to prevent or get rid of that pain completely—Super Seat!

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In most of the United States right now, it’s too hot to think about needing some extra warmth at night, but winter will be here before you know it, and then you’ll be looking for something to keep you toasty in the evening. Of course, where staying really warm counts is when you are sleeping. During the day, you’re living a busy trucker’s life, driving and maintaining your truck. You don’t have time to get cold! But when you’re lying in your sleeping quarters at night, it gets chilly pretty fast.

While you can solve this problem by using electric blankets, these are often uncomfortable. If you put the blanket on top of you, you may experience being hot in some areas while cold in others, and it’s easy to toss and turn and let the blanket slip off. Under you, the blanket can easily be pushed off the bed. If you’d rather have real heat from below, spread out evenly, then you need an ElectroWarmth 12-volt bunk warmer.

Not an electric blanket, this is an electric mattress pad that offers soothing, relaxing warmth in three sizes. Because it heats from below and is specifically designed for the size of your mattress, this is the way to get that warmth that really counts when it’s time to hit the sack.

Of course, if your mattress is feeling a little lumpy, you can also opt for the easy, portable luxury mattress offered alongside the warmers in Berubes’ catalog. This mattress, designed by InnerSpace Mobile, is the perfect addition to the trucker’s on-the-go kit. It rolls into a convenient-to-carry load, but expands into a 6.5-inch thick sleeping mattress when you let it out of the sack. This mattress uses no air pump, so you don’t have to wait for it to inflate on those ultra-tired nights. In addition, you never have to worry about this mattress getting punctured on the road. Instead, you can be ready to sleep in comfort every night with this thick, comfortable luxury mattress.

And if you purchase both together, you can rest assured that you’ll rest easy on the road. In fact, your sleeping quarters might be so comfortable that you don’t want to go back to the bed in your apartment or house. Truckers who like to camp can also use both of these products on the campsite, or buy them for the camping enthusiast that you know.

So if you’re looking for comfort, check out Berube’s catalog online or in print to find these two items that are bound to make your life on the road just a little easier on the back.

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You remember from truck driving school how hard backing up can be in your semi-truck. Even if you own a medium-duty commercial vehicle, backing—especially when you are trying to emerge from unloading docks, parking spots, fuel bays, and other tight spots, can be a challenge.

Dedicated to safety, company Mobile Awareness has a solution to this dangerous aspect of driving a commercial vehicle—the wireless object detection system. With just ten screws, two wires connected to the backing lights, and a 12-volt and ground connection, you can install a state-of-the-art wireless truck backup sensor ready to keep you safe as you drive.

The display unit uses bright LED lights to display the distance of objects in four field zones, making sure that you don’t encounter any objects while backing. Designed to consider safety first, this unit is reliable. It uses waterproof sensors to be sure that signal strength is not compromised by inclement weather. And because it is so easy to install, there is little fear of having the truck backup sensors incorrectly installed. In addition, the unit clearly indicates the distance of the objects, so you won’t have to waste time checking and rechecking objects that you are already maneuvering around. Specifically designed for truckers that often have to change trailers, the system is easily transferable from trailer to trailer, leaving you no excuse to put safety first.

Although you can’t put a price on safety, you can put a price on wireless object detection systems. The price on this system, manufactured by SenseStat is only $279, a price that is much less than the cost of installing a camera backing system, but is just as safe. With this truck backup sensor system, you’ll have the quality of SenseStat and the power of a two-year warranty, making sure that your purchase is protected. If you’re not satisfied with the product’s performance you can simply use the warranty to replace the unit.

No matter what kind of truck you’re driving, it’s important to remain safe, and backing can be one of the most dangerous maneuvers you are forced to make. With this system, you’ll be sure to have reliable technology on your side.

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 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.

 Already a top-of-the line piece of technological machinery, the Truck PC has made significant improvements to its design, making life even easier for truckers. The newest additions include the ability to print and e-mail or fax their logs from in their cab, seriously cutting down on the amount of time that truckers have to spend off the road. In addition, the new software will also make life quite a bit easier for fleet owners, who will be able to better track their trucks with the new software.

 But what’s best about this software is that  it actually makes keeping in line with government regulations easy to do. With a simple touch-screen model and audio and visual alerts that allow truckers to know if they are in violation of government regulation—even when driving—the PC can spare the unpleasantness associated with violations.

 So whether you’re a trucker who wants to cut down on the paperwork in your cab or a fleet owner who wants to make the most of his or her business, the TruckPC is the perfect piece of technology to get you on your way to doing what you signed up to do—driving (or managing) a truck. After all, truck driving is all about being free, out on the open road, tied down to nothing. A great reminder that you are tied down to SOMETHING is paperwork. But with the TruckPC, you’ll be free  on the road once again. So no matter how you feel about technology, the TruckPC is a great way to get rid of the paperwork and get back to driving or keeping track of your drivers and your business.

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 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.

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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.

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