We get asked the question all the time: “Should a first -time truck buyer be scared about buying a used truck?” You might be surprised to hear this from a used truck sales company but the answer is “yes”! As with any big decision, discretion and knowledge is the key to minimizing the fear and apprehension associated with buying used or even new equipment. Continue reading “Why a First Time Truck Buyer Should Be Scared to Buy a Used Truck”
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Ways to Purchase a Used Semitruck
Businesses and owner-operators who want to purchase one or more used semitrucks have several options available to them. Which of the following buying options is best for you depends on the specifics of your business and situation. Continue reading “Ways to Purchase a Used Semitruck”
Truck Classifications
Truck classifications are typically based upon the maximum loaded weight of the truck, usually using the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and sometimes the gross trailer weight rating (GTWR). This can vary among local or regional authorities.
The classes range from 1–8. Trucks are also classified more broadly by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which classifies groups by light duty (1–2) , medium duty (3–6), and heavy duty (7–8). A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is generally required to operate heavy duty trucks. Continue reading “Truck Classifications”
Glossary of Trucking Terms
A list of common trucking terms and definitions commonly used in the freight, transportation, and trucking industries in the United States. Continue reading “Glossary of Trucking Terms”
Glossary of Semi-Trailer Terms
A list of common semi-trailer terms and definitions commonly used in the freight, transportation, and trucking industries in the United States. Continue reading “Glossary of Semi-Trailer Terms”
OTR or Regional Trucking? What a New Owner-Operator Should Know
You may want to be an owner/operator who takes on any job, but not all trucks are suitable for all types of trucking. OTR and regional trucking are some of the most common types of work available. Discover what you need to know about them. Continue reading “OTR or Regional Trucking? What a New Owner-Operator Should Know”
3 Expenses and Money Saving Tips for Truck Owner-Operators
Are you a truck driver who is thinking about becoming an owner-operator? If so, you’re in good company. According to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, there are 350,000 owner-operators in the United States. In 2013, those owner-operators drove about 110,000 miles.
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What to Eat at a Truck Stop
Truck stops are convenient places to get food, with lots of options available. Not everything at a truck stop is healthy or entirely helpful when you need to stay awake while driving, though. If you’re a trucker, here are some go-to foods that are good to eat at truck stops. Continue reading “What to Eat at a Truck Stop”
Emergency Preparedness: Gear to Keep in Your Truck
Regardless of your experience driving your truck cross-country, you might not be able to maneuver your vehicle through a natural disaster or severe storm. And breakdowns can pose their own slew of problems when you’re trying to make a deadline on your delivery. Fortunately, you don’t have to embark on your next route unprepared. Continue reading “Emergency Preparedness: Gear to Keep in Your Truck”
3 Things Every Trucker Should Know About Hauling Livestock
Do you want to haul livestock as a business? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that around 250,000 drivers are specialty livestock haulers in the U.S. alone. Obviously, you’ll be in good company if you choose to transport living freight. Here are three things every trucker should understand about hauling livestock. Continue reading “3 Things Every Trucker Should Know About Hauling Livestock”