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Like almost every industry, trucking has its own set of terminology. New drivers are expected to know many of these terms from day one, especially those that relate to truck safety and truck driving rules and regulations. Do you know any of these common trucking terms? ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System): A computerized system that helps [...]
That may sound like a silly question – we can all find our way around the outside of a truck. However, my question refers more to the various parts of a truck. If I asked you to identify all of the air brake hoses and connections, could you? Terminology is an important of your truck [...]
Truck driving has been a career that hasn’t really gone through many changes until recently. Sure, there have been modifications made to various parts of a truck: easy to use gearboxes; power steering; and even climate control in the drivers cab. However, the most noticeable change compared to fifty years ago is the introduction of [...]
New technology is appearing in trucks all the time. GPS, weather forecasting, and even small computers that connect a truck to the company’s dispatch center. One piece of new technology (really a new use for an old technology) is the use of digital cameras in trucks. These cameras are located in the cab, and they [...]
Today’s truck drivers have it easy compared to those who drove in the past. They enjoy good working conditions and their vehicles have some of the most advanced technology available today. Truck drivers now sit in ergonomic seats, use GPS guidance systems to get to their destination, and communicate using the latest technology. They can [...]
There’s a lot more to driving a truck than just sitting behind a wheel and going from A to B. Truck drivers are required to have a knowledge of the parts and equipment that make a truck run smoothly. Tires and wheels, brakes, warning and indicator lights are common to both cars and trucks, and [...]
You may feel that a pre-trip inspection of a truck you drive everyday is a rather unnecessary waste of time. From a safety aspect, it is one of the most important tasks for every truck driver, and it is an important part of the commercial drivers license testing program. If you do not pass the [...]
