5th wheel maintenance is extremely important. There is more to it than just grease, and can be the cause of some driver concerns. https://t.co/oIJBRxSdJh #trucking#maintenance#mechanic#app
Do you have a battery disconnect switch?
Ensure you wait a couple minutes after you shut down your rig before turning off your power disconnect, your DEF system will thank you for it! #emmissions#trucking#mechanic#app
Park your rig inside when its cold out?
Make sure you fill your tanks when its cold out before parking inside a warm shop, this will help cut down moisture from building up as your tank warms causing water in fuel concerns. #trucking#mechanic#app
Make sure you are staying on top of your tire safety by regularly checking them out. Here’s what you should keep a close eye on when it comes to your tires. Air Pressure, Condition, Tire tread, replace missing valve caps. #tire#trucker#mechanic
In extreme cold weather, winter fronts help the vehicle warm up faster. This still allows some air through the radiator but blocks most of the cold air. You will notice difference in how quickly you warm-up your cab after a few hours of having your engine off. #trucking#mechanic
🔸Here are six truck driver safety tips to follow:
✔️Drive defensively
✔️Wear your seatbelt
✔️Check the weather
✔️Prepare for adverse conditions
✔️Stay aware
✔️Stay DOT compliant
🔸Maintain a clean driving record
🔸This should be the goal of any driver, but especially those who do it for a living. Maintaining a clean driving record as a truck driver can be the key to promotions, pay raises, and increased job opportunities.
🔸For mobile repair technicians, the Repair Specialist app adds a new potential stream of revenue. It will process pre-authorization holds on customers' credit cards, ensuring payment. Full history of all truck or trailer repairs will be at your fingertips in your mobile device.
🔸Stay up to date on weather and road conditions, detours, and mountainous routes in order to plan driving time.
🔸Be aware that non-commercial navigation systems and apps may not provide warning of height and weight limitations and other commercial vehicle restrictions.
🔸Find truck & trailer repair shops and other services with immediate availability on the Repair Specialists App. These repair services are listed with their rates and ratings for you to easily decide how you need your repairs to get completed. It's quick, easy, convenient.
🔸Work zones present many hazards, like lane shifts, sudden stops, uneven road surfaces, moving workers and equipment, and confused passenger vehicle drivers. In 2016, 27% of fatal work zone crashes involved at least one large truck compared to only 11% of all fatal crashes.