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Six Fuel Loading and Unloading Errors You Should Be Addressing

Until self-driving fuel-delivery fleets become a reality, human drivers will continue to have the bulk of the responsibility in ensuring that all unloading activities at the retail or commercial fueling site are conducted accurately...

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Safety Critical When Operating Vacuum Truck

When operating any type of heavy-duty equipment, safety should always be a top priority, especially when the equipment being used is a massive extracting machine such as a vacuum truck. These vehicles are particularly useful…

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Profits Await Vacuum Truck Operators

The U.S oil-field industry is growing due to global pressures to produce more oil and petroleum products. Like in years past, the driving force for on-shore expansion will be fracking technology. For operators of vacuum…

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Cold Weather Stresses Truck Components

Cold weather can cause headaches for drivers and maintenance managers alike. Most industry veterans are familiar with the havoc that winter can cause for a truck’s fundamental components. However, many are not as comfortable with…

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Fuel Quality Critical for Operators

As most people in the trucking industry know, clean fuel is necessary for the high-pressure common rail fuel injectors (HPCR) used in today’s Tier 4 Final engines. Fuel system pressures approaching 40,000 psi require particle…

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Truck Tires Often Neglected

Round and black. Sometimes that’s the extent of what drivers know or want to know about tires. Unfortunately, drivers need to know more about their tires, and they really need to be proactive when it…

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Air Brake Maintenance is Critical

Every state in the U.S. has specific guidelines for operating a truck with air brakes, and the guidelines can be demanding. Here are some steps you’ll want to take before heading out on the road:

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To Haul Food Safely : Transporters need a plan

Imagine your company has made every effort to produce a safe and wholesome food product. You have evaluated and approved suppliers, provided food safety training and education, implemented a HACCP Program, and Integrated Pest Management…

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For truckers, hazmat rules available at U.S. DOT

The Standards and Rule-making Division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is located in Washington, D.C. and led by the division director. The division is responsible for all aspects of rule-making, letters of…

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Hazmat Carriers Need Special Insurance

There are more than 1.5 billion tons of hazardous materials (hazmat) transported each year in the United States either by truck, train, boat or aircraft, according to U.S. Department of Transportation and Commerce. Many federal…

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In Modern Truck Engines, DEF is Critical

Emissions regulations have been on the minds of over-the-road drivers for some time now. It began with the implementation of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, then progressed to the …

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Simple Steps Can Maximize DEF

As the number of trucks equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology continues to rise, fleet and maintenance managers are wondering how to make the most out of their diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is required to keep their vehicles running and compliant with the EPA’s Heavy Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards.