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The Strangest State Laws That Apply to Everyday Items in Your Truck
Some state driving laws are so specific that they sound like something someone made up for a trivia contest. Yet buried in actual...
How Truck Drivers Can Build a Realistic Gaming Setup in the Cab
A gaming setup doesn't have to take over the sleeper. Truck drivers who already own an Xbox, PlayStation, or gaming PC may have...
America’s Busiest Highways for Truck Traffic
Commercial trucks make up a substantial share of traffic on some of America's busiest freight highways. On certain rural interstate sections, they account...
Mack Pioneer vs. International LT Class 8 Truck Comparison
The Mack Pioneer and International LT compete in the Class 8 highway truck market, but they offer different approaches to powertrain selection, sleeper...
Custom Semi-Truck Photo Contests Offering Prizes and National Recognition
A custom semi-truck can attract attention long after it leaves a truck show. For owners who have invested in distinctive paint, polished chrome,...
Receiving Dock Horror Stories: Truck Drivers Share the Scariest Things Receivers Have Said to Them
Some of the most dreaded words in trucking come from the receiving office after a long trip. In the spirit of spooky season,...
The Unusual Trucking Jobs That Put Aircraft Parts on American Highways
Most tractor-trailers have one person behind the steering wheel. Boeing's specialized wing-hauling equipment had two, with a second operator sitting beneath the load...
How Old Semi-Truck Engines Are Repurposed Beyond the Highway
Retiring a semi-truck doesn't always mean retiring its engine. Older diesel engines can remain valuable long after the trucks they powered have been...
The Trucking Traditions That Have Survived for Generations
Trucking has changed considerably over the past century, but some of its longest-running traditions have held on. There are still competitions where professional...
The Most Unusual Things Ever Built into a Working Semi-Truck
Custom semi-truck sleepers have become increasingly elaborate, with some incorporating features that go well beyond conventional living quarters. A few particularly ambitious builds...
