DPF's, or Diesel Particulate Filters, are required to reduce exhaust emissions on virtually all diesel engines. Whether you have an over-the-road truck or industrial equipment, you likely have a DPF attached to the exhaust system. The real question is do you know how the difference between DPF regeneration and DPF cleaning? If you’ve researched [...]
Despite difficult periods in the last few years that came about as a result of both the challenging economic climate, as well as many other factors, the trucking industry is rebuilding […]
DPF’s, or Diesel Particulate Filters, are required to reduce exhaust emissions on virtually all diesel engines. Whether you have an over-the-road truck or industrial equipment, you likely have a DPF attached to the exhaust system. The real question is […]
It's a very well-known fact that the vast majority of car crashes are caused by human error, with all kinds of risky driving behaviors that cause thousands of accidents resulting in severe injury or death. Driving after drinking alcohol, speeding, reckless driving, and aggressive driving, have always been some of the most common behaviors [...]
With Labor Day just around the corner it's a great time to take a moment out and refresh our minds with some great truck driving safety tips brought to you by our guest author. Truck driving is a job that pays pretty well, but it can also be a very dangerous job. You have [...]
Regulations governing the transportation of goods across the United States highway system are implemented by both the federal and state governments. Transportation companies are registered in a home state and all commercial driver's license issuance is performed at the state level. This is one area of law where federal and state agencies actually do [...]
Driving has become so integrated into our personal and work lives that many people often take safety for granted. People use their vehicles without much thought, assuming that everything will be fine. The truth is, every time you enter into a vehicle, you are at risk. Taking a moment to review some safety issues [...]
Vehicular accidents can ruin absolutely anyone's day, but for big rig drivers, an otherwise run-of-the-mill accident can ruin their career. There's no doubt that accidents with semi-trucks can be detrimental for other drivers, but the legal system also has made it so that truck drivers have to fear for their livelihood even when an [...]
Are you letting hard-earned cash slip away? There are numerous benefits for utilizing fuel-efficient commercial trucks. In addition to being better for the environment, fuel-efficient trucks boosts your company image and positively impacts your bottom line. While these vehicles are more expensive than their less-efficient counterparts, the U.S. government has set up incentive programs [...]
Commercial drivers are often placed under intense scrutiny. An offense that would earn a conventional motorist a hefty fine or community service can result in a lifetime revocation for a commercial driver license (CDL). Most revocations are not permanent, however, a one-year or 60-day revocation may be sufficient to put commercial drivers out of [...]
