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Big Rigs

The future of big rigs is open; what’s coming?

It’s always interesting to see how writing about cars focuses most on the vehicles that matter least. A car like… Read More

Trucking rules, regulations, and unforeseen consequences

Our award-winning panel of drivers takes a look at new-ish truck-driving rules and regulations... How have the new digital log… Read More

Is there a driver shortage? Our truckers respond

Recently, our small panel of highly qualified truckers talked about long-haul trucking as a career. This week, they look at… Read More

Downsides of trucking: weight gain, showers, and divorce?

A Washington Post article on trucking listed weight gain, lack of showers, and divorce as problems; here are the thoughts… Read More

Do truckers really get $80,000 per year?

Last time, our small but highly qualified panel of truckers looked into the alleged shortage of drivers. This week, they… Read More

Long-haul trucking as a career: Our panel’s views

Long-time driver Richard Henley brought a small group of skilled, experienced drivers together to talk about their side of a… Read More

Peterbilt 387/Cummins: an exhausting problem

I was leaving Colorado with a load of pipe heading for Midland, Texas, and running down US 287 between Springfield… Read More

Maintaining the Peterbilt 387/Cummins ISX: the good and the bad

Peterbilt 387 maintenance (vs Freightliner Class 8 trucks) and components Read More

Class 8 truck tires for a Peterbilt 387: Baby needs a new pair of shoes

Class 8 truck tires: Baby needs a new pair of shoes (tire wear and replacement on a commercial truck /… Read More

Coming soon to your car: dangerous big-rig safety features

The last few new class 8 trucks I have driven have had a bevy of new safety features that are… Read More

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