High gas prices are a pain for any driver, but if you’re behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, they can have a major impact on your profit margin. Fortunately, there are lots of little ways you can get moving quickly and pay less for gas — without upgrading or replacing your vehicle. Read on for our top tips on how to improve fuel economy in a semi truck.
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Why are we getting brake adjustment violations?
With automatic slack adjusters required by regulation on trucks and tractors since 1994 and trailers since 1995 why do we have brake adjustment violations? The first reason is that this is a mechanical device which if it is not maintained properly can malfunction and contribute to brakes out of adjustment. Slack adjusters on all commercial vehicles should be inspected and greased every 90 days.
Benefits of Switching to Electric
BENEFITS OF SWITCHING TO ELECTRIC Switching to electric trucks can offer a multitude of benefits for your business, your...
Navistar’s International Truck, IC Bus and Parts Business Awarded Sourcewell Contracts
Navistar today announced that its commercial truck and bus brands, International Truck and IC Bus, as well as its parts business have each been awarded cooperative contracts through Sourcewell – a...
Navistar Acquires Second Property In San Antonio Ahead Of Plant Launch In 2022
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) acquired a new property in San Antonio, which includes existing buildings that will house support functions for its under-construction plant in the...
Frost Laws in 16 states and 9 Provinces
Spring weather often creates driving challenges. Specifically, the change in ground temperature can damage roads and vehicles and result in "roller coaster" rides from "wavy roads." Consequently,...
FMCSA Proposal on Sleeper Berth Flexibility Caught in Regulatory Freeze
At the end of the Trump Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice proposing a pilot program to evaluate two additional options for splitting sleeper berth...
Is Your MCS 150 Up To Date?
The FMCSA requires all interstate carriers to file a MCS-150 or MCS-150B, if a Safety permit is required, every 24 months based on the last two digits of the US DOT number. The last digit of the...
Prescription Drugs and Commercial Motor Vehicles Operation Do Not Always Mix
Over the recent years we have seen numerous high-profile deaths occur using prescription drugs. For example, we have seen an actor who died of an overdose of prescription drugs and a doctor on...
1 Year Engine & Aftertreatment Warranty on Any International LT or RH Pre-Owned Truck Sold Anywhere in 2021
International® is pleased to offer a 1-year factory-backed engine and aftertreatment warranty included with any qualifying International LT or RH pre-owned truck sold retail anywhere in 2021.*...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Florida Locations March 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!Price $120.00 3-Price: $108.00 FLTFQPrice: $2.10 Case Price: $1.95Price: $6.50 Pallet Price: $5.80...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Tennessee Locations March 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!$69.99/each FLT4401B$89.99 (1 HR) / Adjust all brakes, check brake pads for DOT compliance,...