Truck Driving, It’s Got Appeal
All kinds of people go into truck driving and I do mean all. Over the years you get to meet all kinds of people in heavy equipment and truck driving and the thing that stands out is that no two…
Tractors, a Great Entry into Heavy Equipment
If you are not sure whether you can drive heavy equipment or not; you can get started by learning to drive tractors. Heavy equipment and tractors have a lot in common and tractors provide a great way to boost the…
Truck Driving Tips, Check your Tire Pressures in the Morning
One of the simplest things that you can do to save fuel in Truck Driving is to maintain correct tire pressure. As tires deflate, more of the tire surface comes into contact with the road. This creates extra friction which…
Truck Driving Tips to Save you Money Part III
This is part three of our Truck Driving Tips to Save you Money series. Today we are going to look at a few little maintenance tricks that can improve the fuel economy of the truck that you are driving. Tires…
Truck Driving, Saving Fuel and Money With Diesel Electric Hybrids
Hybrid technology has been in the automotive industry for some time now, but it gas been slow to catch on in Truck Driving. The main reason why hybrids have not taken off in truck driving as they have in other…
Truck Driving Tips to Save you Money Part II
This is part two in our Truck Driving Tips to Save you Money series. Today we are going to look at some more truck driving tips that will make better use of your horsepower. Conservative Truck Driving might not feel…
Truck Driving Tips to Save you Money Part I
If your career is truck driving, in particular if you are driving your own trucks, you will be all too aware that fuel price fluctuations can impact upon your bottom line. I came across a great article in Equipment Today…
Tractors: Hardworking and Versatile Tools
When it comes to heavy equipment, most people overlook tractors. There is a perception that tractors are primarily agricultural in use. While they have an enormous place in agriculture, you can also see tractors in use in construction and mining.…
Enroll In Commercial Driver License (CDL) Training
Some ATS schools offer a combination Class-A (Tractor Trailer) and Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) program. The CDL is required to haul your equipment on a flatbed/lowboy trailer and to drive dump trucks on public roads. ATS schools also teach off-road…
Truck Driving: All Weather Skilled Labor
An obvious drawback of the construction people for many people is the fact that the weather can affect a person's ability to earn a reliable wage. Truck Driving escapes from this problem. Trucks can be driven in all but the…