Rough roads do a number on vehicles, increasing the cost of maintaining a commercial truck. Sometimes, the issues caused can be big and obvious, like when a trailer seems to drift back and forth in a lane. Semi-trailer alignment can be thrown off by potholes and result in safety and maintenance concerns. The wider tires used on trailers…
When working on the road, it’s important to get your load where it needs to go safely and securely. The easiest way to protect your cargo is with a tarp. But how do you correctly tarp a trailer? What do you need to know about truck safety to make sure your goods are protected and secure? This guide will…
Car accidents claim thousands of lives every year. But, as deadly as these accidents are, semi-truck accidents are usually even more catastrophic. As a professional driver, you must drive more defensively than all the other drivers around you. To help, we’ve put together this heavy truck safety guide. In it, we provide actionable tips you can use to help prevent dangerous incidents…
Most heavy trucks will break down every 10,000 miles. And, while it’s great to have a roadside heavy truck repair team like RJames Management Group Ltd., who’s ready for such situations, you want to get ahead of the problem. You want to regularly perform heavy truck maintenance to avoid breakdowns while your vehicle is on the road. Here are five…
Each year, professional truck drivers spend an average of 300 days per year on the road, navigating their trailers through all types of weather. This means that their skin may be exposed to constant sunlight, which can lead to sunburn, premature ageing, dark spots, and skin cancer. If you’re part of the truck driving community, you must remember to keep your…
Canada is in the middle of a trucking shortage, one that shows no signs of slowing. It is an ideal time to help fill that gap. Whether you are a new truck driver looking to join the industry or simply want to replace an existing semi-trailer, there are many factors to consider. Purchasing a commercial trailer is a significant…
Did you know that roadside truck breakdowns occur every 10,000 kilometers? Diesel engine repair is an important component in keeping your truck up and running so that you can get to where you need to be. How do you know when you require diesel engine repair for your heavy truck? There are some telltale signs that something is up with…
A semi-truck is on the road an average of 72,000 Kilometers per year. The engine normally lasts for between 1,200,000 to 1,600,000 km. This gives it a life expectancy of 15-16 years. The key to long engine life is proper maintenance. When you purchase a truck with a Detroit™ engine, you have the option of a virtual technician watching over your vehicle….