Sand and gravel make up concrete. They are important materials to lay the foundation of a bridge, building, house, roads, and a lot more. For truckers, they are potential goods to transport and make money with. According to IBIS World, the market size of the said industry for 2021 is […]
Besides electricity, one of the greatest inventions in the 19th century is the semi-truck. It allowed businesses and farms to sell their products beyond borders. Semi-trucks deliver 70% of the goods Americans consume. That is why they are an integral part of the US economy. Today, semi-trucks have evolved into […]
Have you ever heard of the following dialogues? “Autobots, transform and roll out!” “One shall stand, one shall fail.” “Sometimes, even the wisest of man and machine can make an error.” These are iconic phrases coming from Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, and one of the main characters […]
Trucks can’t last forever. Even though we call them monster machines, they are also subject to wear and tear. The average lifespan of a semi-truck is around 15 to 16 years. This accounts for proper maintenance and mileage of 45,000 miles every year. But some trucks can handle up to […]
Did you know that old vehicles used fuel lamps to light themselves up? During the early 1900s, Ford used carbides as headlights and oil lamps on tails. In 1915, electric lighting was invented resulting in the creation of dip lighting for automobiles. Your truck’s lighting is very important. It is […]
Most truck drivers spend 60 to 70 hours every week sitting behind their truck’s wheels. Even though they are not allowed to drive 14 hours straight, they typically end up driving for 11 hours a day. This is harsh for their body. Body aches, muscle pains, soft tissue injuries, and […]
“When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” This is a great quote from Annie Leonard, a popular American proponent of sustainability. Such a quote implies the importance of managing our waste properly. Today, the world generates 2.01 billion tons of waste every year. Imagine how and where to […]
Every time a trucker goes behind the wheels, he or she is always at risk. Truck driving is the 7th most dangerous occupation in the United States. This is because 40% of all job deaths are related to transportation accidents. Besides road accidents, truckers are also facing dangers with other […]
Imagine this: A man is driving a car, following a dump truck carrying gravel without any cover. Suddenly, the wind blows and a piece of stone flies and shatters the car’s windshield. The man panics and loses control of the car. He hits an electric post and dies on the […]
Have you ever heard of flatbed trucking? It’s the transport of massive and oversized cargoes. Such a type of niche is an important player in the trucking industry. Flatbed trucks are rigid trucks with a flatly shaped back body. Its open body makes it easier to load and unload goods […]
