Truck wheel care affects safety, handling, tire life, and long-term reliability in ways many owners may not notice until costly problems begin. Truck owners expect strength, control, and reliability from their vehicles. Wheels support all three. They carry heavy loads, absorb road impact, influence braking, and affect ride quality. When drivers neglect wheel care, they […]

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Your truck’s towing capability depends on more than numbers. Real-world needs, weight factors, and trade-offs shape what makes sense for your setup. You don’t want to underestimate your truck’s capability, but you also don’t want to overbuy. Many drivers guess their towing needs based on rough numbers or marketing claims. That approach often leads to […]

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Learn how to keep your diesel truck ready to pass emissions testing with flying colors using practical tips on EGR, DPF, DEF, and routine maintenance. Emissions testing day can feel extra stressful if your rig isn’t ready. Whether you’re running a work truck or a personal hauler, a failed test costs you time, money, and […]

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Your work truck works hard every day. Small changes in how it acts can sneak up fast and cost you jobs. Curious what early red flags to watch for? Work trucks handle heavy loads, jobsite dust, and stop-and-go traffic every day. Over time, small changes in how they drive, stop, or sound warn you that […]

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Use these strategies to protect your truck from harsh weather! Perform fluid checks and equip your vehicle with emergency kits to prepare it for any season. The weather can be brutal on your truck. Snow, rain, extreme heat, and freezing temperatures all take their toll on your vehicle’s performance. The best ways to keep your […]

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The electrification of trucks could bring about long-term cost savings and reputational benefits for many companies. It would also benefit the environment by reducing overall emissions within the transport sector. IDTechEx’s report, “Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2025-2045: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts,” focuses on the drivers of electrification for medium—to heavy-duty trucks and provides detailed insights into […]

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Numerous barriers and challenges have made trucks (both medium and heavy-duty) more difficult to electrify than lighter vehicle segments. However, within these categories, some considerations make specific applications more easily electrifiable with current technologies, while other applications will require further improvements to electric vehicle (EV) technologies to become viable. IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric and Fuel […]

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Hyundai Motor Company’s XCIENT Fuel Cell electric heavy-duty trucks recently surpassed a cumulative driving distance of 10 million km in Swiss fleet usage — a testament to the world-class hydrogen fuel cell technology’s long-term reliability. This achievement was made in just three years and eight months since the XCIENT Fuel Cell began fleet operations in […]

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Heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has become one of the first businesses to operate a 7.5-tonne electric truck on the streets of London. Enfield-based TG Lynes is leading the sustainable transport charge by investing in a UK-manufactured Tevva battery-electric truck to carry out local deliveries around the capital. Fully electric 7.5-tonne trucks […]

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Explore the must-have safety features and technologies for your truck to ensure a safer ride, enhance your driving experience, and protect your vehicle. As a truck owner, you must prioritize your safety and that of other road users. Investing in various must-have safety features to add to your truck is a proactive way to ensure […]

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