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