Informational Category

6 Signs of a Failing Alternator
27 Dec 2021 Leave a Comment
Many people think that their vehicle's electrical power comes solely from its battery, but the alternator is responsible for producing the majority of a running vehicle's electricity. Windshield wipers, headlights, radio, and other electronic components rely on the alternator to generate the power needed to operate. The battery, on the other hand, is [...]

How to Read an Electric Motor Nameplate
02 Dec 2021 Leave a Comment
Who Sets The Standards? Understanding how to interpret the information on an electric motor’s nameplate can be essential to proper operation, repair, and replacement. Nameplates help to identify performance characteristics, applications, and can potentially solve unexpected performance issues. In North America, the National Electrical Manufacturers [...]

Truck Classifications and Categories
26 Sep 2019 Leave a Comment
  Trucking is a vital part of the economy.  The ability to move loads is necessary for commerce to happen.  Show a truck to the average person off the street, and all they see is a truck.  But there are several different types of trucks used to accommodate all the different loads.  In the United States, Commercial Vehicles can be divided [...]

Trucker Tuesday: Showcasing the Top Apps for Truck Drivers
13 Aug 2019 Leave a Comment
Keep Truckin (KT) is an app that functions as an electronic logbook, allowing truck drivers to log driving time, store vehicle/safety inspections records, and assists with fuel tax reporting. Keep Truckin is available on Apple (4.5 star-rating with 2.9K reviews) and Android (4.7 star-rating with 21k reviews) devices. Keep Truckin is approved by [...]

Trucker Tuesday: Showcasing the Top Apps for Truck Drivers
01 Jul 2019 Leave a Comment
Trucker Path is one of the more versatile apps available to commercial truck drivers and offers both a free and paid service. The app is available on both Apple and Android devices. With over 43,000 ratings and an average rating of 4.5 (out of 5) stars on the Google Play Store, the app is well received by its users. Trucker Path functions as a [...]
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