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TIRE MAX SPRING SALE IN MAY

TIRE MAX continue with SPRING SALE  this month as well. Most of our tires are on discount , so do take advantage of this great opportunity  and get yourself  high quality truck tires at most affordable prices . We offer a wide range of top quality brands , both foreign and domestic, and  we would like to recommend our newest  product TIMAX  truck tires , which are approved by SMART WAY , Japanese technology , and have waranty for 100,000 miles Visit us: 301 W Gerri LnAddison, [...]

May 4, 2016 By TIres Comments Off on TIRE MAX SPRING SALE IN MAY Read more...

10 Tips: Buying A Used Truck

Purchasing a used truck can be exciting. However, it can also be a complex process, made all the more complicated based on a lack of preparation and emotions getting in the way. Following are 10 tips to help you find a vehicle that will not only do the job, but will also make you happy. 1. Determine what you need and want in a truck. Considerations should include: What will you be transporting, and will your loads have a variety [...]

April 27, 2016 By Truck Comments Off on 10 Tips: Buying A Used Truck Read more...

Fuel Prices Up, Crude Oil Production Unlikely to Drop

  The price of diesel fuel rose last week for the second straight week, but uncertainty in the crude oil market could curb the increases, according to the latest numbers from the Energy Department. The average price of on-highway diesel fuel jumped by 3.7 cents, increasing to $2.165 per gallon. The price of a gallon is still more than 61 cents cheaper than it was 12 months ago. Prices vary around the country and the largest regional increase was in Gulf Coast. [...]

April 21, 2016 By Truck Comments Off on Fuel Prices Up, Crude Oil Production Unlikely to Drop Read more...

A Closer Look At Synthetic Motor Oils For A Diesel Engine

For years the only decision a truck driver needing oil for a diesel engine had to make was which brand of 15W40 to purchase. But the trucking industry has slowly and surely been making the adjustment to synthetic oil. Now, 10W30 is an option and there’s even talk about 5W30. How did this happen? Engine manufacturers are under the gun from the EPA to improve fuel economy and friction is eating into their efforts. The solution is a move [...]

April 19, 2016 By Engine, Truck Comments Off on A Closer Look At Synthetic Motor Oils For A Diesel Engine Read more...

PeopleNet Announces Tire Pressure Monitoring Integration

Fleet mobility technology company PeopleNet has announced the integration of a tire pressure monitoring system from Wabco. Wabco’s Integrated Vehicle Tire Monitoring system uses wheel-mounted sensors to monitor tire pressure. The system then wirelessly provides in-cab updates of tire pressures directly from each wheel, alerting drivers to tire pressure issues and allowing them to address the problem. “Working with Wabco gives our customers more choice when they are looking to add a tire pressure monitoring solution,” said Tom Fansler, executive vice [...]

April 15, 2016 By Safety, TIres, Truck Comments Off on PeopleNet Announces Tire Pressure Monitoring Integration Read more...

5 Things You Need to Know About ELD s

Fleets prepared to make the necessary changes to every facet of their operation will be more successful transitioning to e-logs. ELD - Electronic logging devices to track driver hours of service become mandatory in December 2017. Everything you need to know about compliance is spelled out in the final rule, but here's a quick look at some of the more common sources of confusion – and a few things you'll need to consider that are not spelled out in the [...]

April 14, 2016 By Safety, Truck Comments Off on 5 Things You Need to Know About ELD s Read more...