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Truck Stops
Love’s expands maintenance offerings with seven new Speedco locations
Each Speedco offers 24-hour tire, lube and mechanical services for truckers. These locations are part of Love’s more than 350 service centers. More here.
February 7, 2019
Business
How to prep your truck for Old Man Winter
Nothing tests a truck’s readiness for climate change like a hard, frigid blast of arctic air. That’s why winter preparation is an annual event for owner-operators. Basic preparation can pay big dividends by avoiding unnecessary downtime.
December 4, 2013
Business
A few new sources for trucking discounts
A few new websites that enable dealers and fleets to mark down prices on parts and labor.
August 7, 2013
Business
Used parts gaining traction with owner-operators
Used and refurbished parts are catching on as a maintenance alternative for owner-operators due in large part to harsh economic conditions.
November 27, 2012
Partners in Business
Don’t overlook cost of a truck wash
If you wash your truck at home, you can claim the cost of household water and detergent for washing the truck as a business expense at tax time.
October 11, 2012
Channel 19
PHOTO: Montana Peterbilt breaks new ground
And just who is that guy standing next to the Pete? The new facility is set to open in May 2013.
September 2, 2012
Business
Attention to detail
Texas trucker’s focus on maintenance keeps him on the path of success.
July 19, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Xantrex: 3 inverter installation tips
1. Installation best at the factory or authorized dealer aftermarket: If you’re considering an aftermarket inverter installation to an older truck or mulling options on a new vehicle, take it under advisement that leading inverter manufacturer Xantrex Technology reps have formally recommended inverter installation by a truck OEM or an authorized dealer. According to Xantrex, […]
May 25, 2012
Business
CRST breaks ground on $13 million driver training facility
CRST International started work in Jurupa Valley, Calif., on an 18.7-acre driver training and truck maintenance facility in the Agua Industrial Park near the I-10 and I-15 freeways. The $13 million facility will be three times the size of the current CRST facility in Fontana, Calif., and will add 30 new jobs to the area, […]
May 9, 2012
Overdrive Extra
How-to: Identify quality air coils
A quality air coil will exhibit good “strength, durability, flexibility, memory recoil and performance in hot and cold temperatures,” say the writers behind parts manufacturer Phillips Industries’ Qwik Tech Tips monthly newsletter. A chief consideration is the material the air line is made of. The company says a shortage of castor beans in 2002-03, the […]
May 5, 2012
Business
CSA Proof Your Rig
Pack the right parts and inspect your truck diligently to avoid time-consuming, costly inspections.
March 1, 2012
Business
Goodyear starts truck care network
Drivers can access locations for on-highway truck and commercial tire service on a new website, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. says. The Uni-Maxx Truck Care website is part of a network that connects drivers to service locations. The site features a searchable map of Uni-Maxx locations, details of services and products at specific locations […]
September 22, 2011
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