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Have you wondered how semi trucks are able to control their traction when they drive in slippery conditions? Many semi trucks make use of full lockers. If you want to find out more about full lockers, read on to find out… Here’s a quick answer to What are Full Lockers on a Semi Truck: Full […]

Anyone driving across the US roads or any highways must have seen a semi truck carrying another semi truck on its rear.  This process is called piggyback trucking. Piggyback trucking is a known vehicle transportation business.  Curious how piggyback works? Read on to know more. Here’s a short summary on how to Piggyback Semi Trucks:

The axles on a semi truck work by sharing the weight of the tractor and trailer. There are a few different types of axles, all of which we will cover along with how much weight they can legally take. What are steerable axles, and can you drive on a bent axle? Stick around… we have

Have you ever wondered how the shocks on semi trucks work? Semi trucks are incredibly large and heavy vehicles, so it’s hard to believe that they use the same shocks as other vehicles. Perhaps you are wondering how long the shocks on a semi truck will last and how much it will cost to replace

A semi truck connects to a trailer via the Fifth wheel, which is locked in place automatically by a kingpin. The airlines are then connected manually. We will take you through how to do this safely. And also how to identify airlines and what could happen if you get the wrong height on the trailer.

The miles a semi truck can cover will depend on the size of the fuel tank/s. On average, they can drive for another 200 miles. We’ll look at a few models and their range on an empty tank, along with how reliable the tank indicators are and when we should practice refueling. Here’s a quick

Semi trucks have improved immensely over the years through many innovative methods. Redesigning the exterior to decrease friction and utilizing lighter materials such as aluminum 5th wheels.  The goal is always to get the most mileage out of each gallon of fuel, which translates to thousands saved each year when done right.  Here’s a Short

Air horns utilize pressurized air to create a loud sound. It is the blasting sound we hear from semi trucks, fire engines, and trains.  In this article, we will talk about how semi truck air horns work, how they can be installed, and whether or not they are regulated by law. Here’s a short summary

The preferred choice is Diesel in semi trucks but it may not remain that way much longer with the competition. Manufacturers are beginning to embrace propane fuel in some of their trucks. We’ll take a look at which is better and why propane isn’t fully integrated into the trucking industry yet, what green/red diesel is