Having a healthy driver is just as important in the trucking industry as having a healthy truck. When a truck breaks down you place priority on getting truck parts to repair it so that is back up and running efficiently. The same concept applies to your drivers. If you are {...}
If you’ve driven a vehicle on New Zealand roads, chances are you have encountered numerous potholes. These potholes are dangerous and can cause damage to vehicles and people. This puts importance on the drivers on our roads to keep a keen eye for potholes in order to avoid them safely. {...}
What is fishtailing? A fishtail is when the trailer of a low loader begins to swing from side to side. This can be caused by a number of factors but is most often due to improper loading or unbalanced loads. Fishtailing can be dangerous and can cause the load to {...}
There are many steps owners can take in order to maintain their hydraulic tipper trailer. There are some things you can check frequently by doing a pre-trip walk around and other things need to be checked less often such as monthly or annually. Check the Hydraulic Fluid If you find {...}
Introduction The rising cost of steel is having a flow-on effect for Australian trailer manufacturers, with some businesses already feeling the pinch and warning customers of price hikes to come. The cost of steel has been on the rise since early 2016 and is now at its highest level in {...}
Truck accessories are items that can be added to a truck to improve its functionality or style. While some truck accessories in New Zealand are purely for aesthetic purposes, there are some that are essential for the safety and operation of the vehicle. Here are some truck accessories that are {...}
What is weight distribution and why is it essential for tandem trailers? Weight distribution is a measure of how the weight of a tandem trailer is distributed between the front and rear axles. It is crucial for tandem trailers because it affects the stability of the trailer and the amount {...}
Every year, there are half a million semi-truck accidents in the US. Alone. That’s why, just like passenger cars, these massive vehicles need to be crash tested to ensure they are safe for public roads. Swedish Cab Strength Test Besides the typical crashed impact trials every car undergoes, there are {...}
Alex The Trucking Guy recently discussed some of the challenges of what being a truck driver is actually like. Trucking isn’t that hard. All you do is drive, right? Alex: “No, no, no. We work between 60 and 70 hours a week, every single week. Sometimes I can’t find a {...}
If you own or operate a truck parts business, you’re probably feeling the pinch of the economic downturn in the truck parts market. While the trucking industry as a whole has been hit hard by the recession, truck parts businesses have been particularly affected. One reason for this is that {...}