Trucking

Have you ever wondered about the history of Peterbilt trucks? Who started it all? What contributes to its success? You’ve found the right place. From the very beginning in 1939, to the monumental milestone Peterbilt has reached this year, there are loads of interesting facts and details. Ready to begin? 1939-1950’s The year was 1939. T.A Peterman leaves the logging industry after finding an interest in buying excess trucks from the Army and rebuilding/improving them for heavy hauling. He boug...

There are several benefits of buying used commercial trucks that help make it a viable, and sometimes preferable, option for businesses and owners looking to build their fleet. Shopping the pre-owned market can be an excellent way to choose from a wide selection of trucks at a lower price compared to newer models. Maximizing Investment and Choice The obvious draw of a pre-owned truck is the lower price tag. This is just part of what makes used models a good investment for budget-minded shopp...

Many commercial fleets have begun equipping their trucks with in-cab driver cameras. These new systems are designed to help protect the liability of drivers and fleet owners, should an accident occur. So what are the different kinds of commercial truck driver cameras? What activates an in-cab camera? There are multiple kinds of in-cab cameras offered for commercial trucks. Some are only activated under certain conditions. Many cameras will begin recording if the truck undergoes some kind of ...

Being in the trucking industry, we are all more than aware of the headaches cold weather can create for drivers and maintenance managers alike. Most industry veterans are very familiar with the havoc that winter can cause for a truck’s fundamental components. However, many of us are not as comfortable with the newer technology of the engine and aftertreament systems that are ever evolving. With the complexity of today’s emission components, extreme cold temperatures present unique challenges...

What are the different types of commercial truck insurance? Commercial truck insurance is important for both fleet owners and drivers. There are multiple levels of insurance that fleet owners and drivers have to choose from. So what are the different types of commercial truck insurance? Basic Commercial Truck Insurance Coverage The most-basic commercial truck insurance includes collision and comprehensive insurance coverage. This coverage includes all physical damage and truck repair up to t...

The transportation of products and services is a central component to the way we all live. Whether that is a load of building materials, some fresh fruit or your weekly garbage pickup, we all rely on the transportation industry to keep the world moving. While each purchase or lease decision is company specific, many sectors of the transportation industry can and do benefit from leasing trucks. Those reasons include; controlling maintenance costs, freeing up capital for other expenses and pr...