John BaxterBusinessFrosty, Toasty or Roasty?This close-up of a heater core shows the thin metal tubes that carry water through it. These tubes can easily clog with debris or scale…April 7, 2005BusinessHigh Wiring ActJeff Boesch, North American Institute service training instructor, uses a digital voltmeter to get a precise voltage reading. …April 7, 2005BusinessGeared to GoThe right gearing can make or break a truck. It can provide consistent power going through the gears, good hill…April 7, 2005BusinessAvoid Power FailureAlternators and batteries need regular care. Do you take your rig’s electrical power for granted? Do you do all th…April 7, 2005BusinessThe Big FootprintThose who work with their own tires will need to buy a wider inflation safety cage if converting to wide singles. Whe…April 7, 2005BusinessThe Fountain of Youth: Oil and GreaseTo loosen the single oil filter on this C15, Weitzel had to work from below with a strap wrench, socket and extension. …March 7, 2005BusinessStay HitchedA well-maintained fifth wheel is a driver’s link to safety. If your fifth wheel is not working the way it is suppo…February 3, 2005BusinessNo Bum Steer HereMake sure that when you turn the wheel, your tractor goes where you tell it to. When it comes to steering, you need t…January 5, 2005BusinessThe ABCs of CB InstallationAll you need to know to change out a citizens band radio and stay loud and clear. Without a citizens band radio to …December 20, 2004BusinessNo Slacking OffBrakes need regular attention to ensure they’ll work properly. More and more equipment on modern big rigs works au…November 18, 2004Previous PagePage 16 of 21Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentDOJ policy shift on diesel 'deletes': Owner-ops stay wary of civil enforcementTwo truck owners react to DOJ's recent shift away from criminal pursuit of delete shops and emissions tampering. Both emphasize why they "deleted" to begin with: Performance, fuel efficiency, "insane" maintenance and downtime costs.Custom RigsFour generations of show-quality, long-hood Petes shine for Alabama fleetTrucker of the Year'Determination and perseverance' keep one-truck Top Notch Transport in the blackRegulationsCalifornia 'smog check' rule 'discriminates' against out-of-state truckers: EPAFeatured SponsorHot Shot's Secret - EDT+ Winter Defense - Your 7-in-1 Anti-Gel Fuel Boost - Make every fill-up premium!
