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FixonRoad.com™ Reports Proposed Amendments to Truck Driver Safety Laws

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

FixonRoad.com™ is reporting that The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently in the process of proposing seven changes in the current regulations regarding truck driver hours of service rules. 

Roadside Assistance Truck DriversDrivers of tractor trailers, big rigs, 18 wheelers, heavy haulers, freightliners, RVs, reefers, buses and many other vehicles stand to be effected by the changes.

The changes to the truck driving laws are for the purpose of giving drivers the flexibility to take a break during the day.  This should reduce the health and safety risks of truck drivers due to long hours of work.

Among the changes to the truck industry that the agency is proposing are:

* Lowering the number of daily driving time to 10 hours from 11 hours.

* Truck drivers would need to be released from duty after 14 consecutive hours of truck driving.  All drivers would have the choice of taking two 16-hour shifts per week.

* Truck drivers would get a 1 hour break during the day.

* Limiting the number of consecutive hours behind the wheel by prohibiting a truck driver from driving if it has been more than 7 hours since the last off duty period.

* Modifications to the 34-hour restart that would have to include 2 periods between midnight and 6 am that could be used only once each week.

As expected the American Trucking Associations’ reaction was negative.  They feel that the proposed changes would substantially reduce trucking’s productivity. 

Hopefully both sides will work together to ensure the safety of truck drivers and all others on the road.

Truck Drivers should be able to get off the road when they are tired and should be encouraged to do so.  This would not only promote safety for truck drivers, but for all drivers on the whole.

It will be interesting to see whether or not these truck driver safety laws go into effect.  In the meantime, be sure to contact FixonRoad.com™ by visiting us on the web or calling us at 800-208-6364.  Our directory of truck tire service specialists and emergency roadside assistance is ready and waiting to help you get back on the road as soon as possible.

Truck Roadside Repair Services Increase with Wholesale Used Truck Sales

Sunday, September 19th, 2010
Roadside Truck Repair Services Used Trucks

It seems that many older heavy duty trucks, tractor trailers, freightliners, buses, recreational vehicles (RV) and reefers are being wholesaled.

In a recent FixonRoad.com™ Truck Repair and Services blog entry, it was reported that more than 50% of owners of 1 year old heavy duty truck engines have had needed truck repair services to correct problems with truck emissions.

Strangely enough, used truck sales fell 20 percent from June to July of 2010.  It seems that even with the dip in sales, used truck sales are still 43 percent above 2009.

A major factor in the decision to purchase a used truck lies in the cost of truck repair services.  It’s not always easy to tell if a used truck is in need of costly truck repair services.  When purchasing a used truck you can be sure that you will need to inspect the vehicle fully.  However, sometimes future truck repairs are not so easy to predict.

It seems that many older heavy duty trucks, tractor trailers, freightliners, buses, recreational vehicles (RV) and reefers are being wholesaled.

This trend of wholesaling fleets of used trucks will surely result in an increase in the need for truck repair parts and truck repair services.

At FixonRoad.com™ , we do our best to provide you with the best and most reasonably priced Truck Repair and Services Business Directory in the USA.  FixonRoad.com™  gives our visitors access to the most comprehensive list of Truck Repair service providers around.  Our Truck Repair and Road Service providers specialize in: Mobile Repair Service, Truck Repair Towing, Mobile Trailer Service, Trailer Repair, Truck Stops with Repair, Mobile Tire Service, Truck Tire Sales and Tire Service, Quick Lube, Mobile Bus Service, Bus Repair, Truck Air Conditioning, Mobile RV Service, RV Repairs and Service , Mobile Bus Service, Bus Repair, Truck Glass Repair, Mobile Refrigeration Service, Reefer Repair and Service, Liftgates, Mobile Hydraulics Service, Truck Body Shops, Truck Parts, Load Shifts and Transfers, Truck Welding Frame, Truck Alignment and Truck Suspension

So, before you make your decision on whether to buy a new or used tractor trailer, freightliner, bus, recreational vehicle (RV) or reefer , be sure to visit us online at FixonRoad.com™ or call us at 800-208-6364.

Emergency Truck Repair Road Services May See an Increase in 2010 Heavy Duty Trucks

Friday, September 17th, 2010
Truck Emission Repair

It seems that heavy duty truck engines of 2010 are more environmentally friendly, but also more problematic.

Do you own a new tractor trailer, freightliner, bus, recreational vehicle (RV) or reefer ?  Maybe you own an entire fleet of new trucks.  Are you experiencing any problems with your new heavy duty truck?

Well, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 U.S. Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study more than 50% of owners of 1 year old heavy duty truck engines have had needed truck repair services to correct problems with truck emissions.

This is nearly double the amount of problems truck owners of 2 year old truck engines experienced.

It seems that heavy duty truck engines of 2010 are more environmentally friendly, but also more problematic.  This means that the trucks of 2010 will need more roadside truck repair services including Mobile Repair Service, Mobile Trailer Service, Trailer Repair and more Truck Repair Towing.

The most commonly reported truck engine problems are concerned with electronic control module calibration and the exhaust gas recirculation valve.  These truck issues can lead to several other problems that present a reason for concern to truck owners. 

At FixonRoad.com™ , we do our best to provide you with the best and most reasonably priced Truck Repair and Services Business Directory in the USA.  FixonRoad.com™  gives our visitors access to the most comprehensive list of Truck Repair service providers around.  Our Truck Repair and Road Service providers specialize in: Mobile Repair Service, Truck Repair Towing, Mobile Trailer Service, Trailer Repair, Truck Stops with Repair, Mobile Tire Service, Truck Tire Sales and Tire Service, Quick Lube, Mobile Bus Service, Bus Repair, Truck Air Conditioning, Mobile RV Service, RV Repairs and Service , Mobile Bus Service, Bus Repair, Truck Glass Repair, Mobile Refrigeration Service, Reefer Repair and Service, Liftgates, Mobile Hydraulics Service, Truck Body Shops, Truck Parts, Load Shifts and Transfers, Truck Welding Frame, Truck Alignment and Truck Suspension

So, before you make your decision on whether to buy a new tractor trailer, freightliner, bus, recreational vehicle (RV) or reefer , be sure to visit us online at FixonRoad.com™ or call us at 800-208-6364.

Fix on Road: Reefers Explained

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Reefer Refrigerator Truck

Much of the long-distance refrigerated transport by truck is done using articulated trucks pulling refrigerated semi-trailers (reefers).

A ‘reefer’ refers to a refrigerator truck designed to carry freight at specific low temperatures.  Reefers are trucks with cooling systems.

A refrigerated semi trailer is a heavy truck for transporting goods that must be kept cold.  Reefers all contain refrigeration units.  A vent door is made of movable panels that are used to regulate the air intake.  Clearance lights indicate the form and dimensions of the specific reefer truck.  An upper side-rail is a truck part that in essence is a beam that runs the length of the upper frame of the reefer.  The rear reflector is a light-reflecting device that marks the back end of the reefer.  The lower side-rail is a beam that runs the length of the lower frame.  Support legs hold the semitrailer in a horizontal position.  A piece of metal that protects the end of the support leg of the reefer is called the sand shoe.  A front reflector marks the front end of the reefer using a light-reflecting device.

Much of the long-distance refrigerated transport by truck is done using articulated trucks pulling refrigerated semi-trailers (reefers).

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Whether you are looking for On Road Mobile Service or if you able to get to a Service Station, FixonRoad.com™ can help.  We take pride in the relationships that we build with Truck Repair Service Centers across the United States and we are sure that we can help you locate a company that specializes in the Truck Repair services that you need.

Feel free to visit us online at: FixonRoad.com™ or call our Truck Repair Service professionals at (800) 208-6364.

Fix on Road: Simple Truck Parts Identified / Truck Road Service

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Trucks have many parts.  Depending on the type of the truck, parts can differ greatly.  When it comes to servicing trucks, it is important to have a general understanding of specific truck parts and how they relate to the operation and use of the corresponding trucks.

Here are some basic parts that all trucks have in common:

Semi Trailer Parts

Here is a diagram labeling common truck parts.

Exhaust stack: truck part that is a pipe that expels smoke.

Marker light: truck lights that indicate the form and dimension of a vehicle.

Hood: cover opening from the body, situated at the front of a truck, over the motor.

Bumper: device at the front of the truck that protects the body from minor shocks.

Semitrailer: motorless wheeled vehicle meant to be towed.

Truck tractor: motorized wheeled vehicle for towing other vehicles.

Fender: part at the side of the body of the truck that covers the wheels.

Door mirror: mirror used for looking backwards.

Siren: truck part that that produces a powerful sound signal.

Wind deflector: apparatus that changes the airflow around a truck.

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Whether you are looking for On Road Mobile Service or if you able to get to a Service Station, FixonRoad.com™ can help.  We take pride in the relationships that we build with Truck Repair Service Centers across the United States and we are sure that we can help you locate a company that specializes in the Truck Repair services that you need.

Feel free to visit us online at: FixonRoad.com™ or call our Truck Repair Service professionals at (800) 208-6364.

Fix On Road: Road Service Blog – Common Trucking Terms Defined

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

 

semi-trailer truck

A lowboy refers to a semi-trailer that has two drops in the deck height. One drop is present right after the gooseneck and the other drop comes right before the wheels.

A semi-trailer truck can be also known as a semi or tractor-trailer.  Did you know that a semi-trailer truck is known as an articulated truck or articulated lorry in Ireland and the United Kingdom?  In Australia, it is known as a prime mover.  Do you know what they call it in Canada and New Zealand?  A truck!  You didn’t need to have a passport to know that!

Trailers are what carry the freight.  The difference is that a semi-trailer does not trail completely behind the towing vehicle.  Instead it is attached at a point that is forward of the rear-most axle of the towing unit.  This allows some fraction of the weight of the trailer to be carried by the rear axles of the prime mover.   This configuration requires that both the tractor and semi-trailer are distinct in design from a rigid truck and trailer combination.

Synonyms for semi-trailer trucks  include trucks and trailers, transfer trucks, 18-wheelers, semis, big rigs, and transports.

Freightliner Trucks actually refer to the brand name of a manufacturer of heavy duty trucks, chassis and semi-trailer trucks  in the United States.  Freightliners have become synonymous with trucks that carry cargo.

A lowboy refers to a semi-trailer that has two drops in the deck height.  One drop is present right after the gooseneck and the other drop comes right before the wheels.  This setup allows the deck to be extremely low to the ground as opposed to traditional trailers.   Low boys offer the ability to carry legal taller loads that other trailers cannot.

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Whether you are looking for On Road Mobile Service or if you able to get to a Service Station, FixonRoad.com™ can help.  We take pride in the relationships that we build with Truck Repair Service Centers across the United States and we are sure that we can help you locate a company that specializes in the Truck Repair services that you need.

Feel free to visit us online at: FixonRoad.com™ or call our Truck Repair Service professionals at (800) 208-6364.

Mobile Tire Services: Are Nitrogen Inflated Truck Tires The Future of Mobile Tire Services?

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Mobile Tire Service

Don't be surprised if the next time your truck needs mobile tire service if they use nitrogen to inflate the tires.

Imagine being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire.  Now imagine, you have more than one blowout – or imagine that you need roadside assistance.  Mobile Tire Service is extremely important – especially when it comes to Semis, trucks, big rigs, 18 wheelers, buses, freightliners, tractor trailers, low boys and reefers.

A new concept is being discussed in the world of trucking – pure nitrogen may replace air as a superior medium for inflating tires.

First, before you think it sounds crazy – don’t worry – you’re not putting anything new into your tires.  Nitrogen is already in the air that is put into your tires.  Currently air is about 78% nitrogen already.  The air that is put into tires is approximately 21% oxygen and 1% trace elements.

Nitrogen generators used in tire inflation systems don’t manufacture nitrogen – but instead they remove oxygen from the air leaving approximately 95% – 98% nitrogen to fill the tires.

The most important benefit to nitrogen tire inflation is that it reduces natural pressure loss in tires.  Nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen molecules and this permeate tires more slowly.  Pure nitrogen contains almost no moisture which eliminates the chances of water accumulating inside tires.  Moisture in tires can corrode steel wheels, freeze tire valves and cause oxidation.

More and more fleets of trucks, tractor trailers, buses, freightliners, low boys and reefers are switching over to nitrogen filled tires in an attempt to maintain their trucks more efficiently.

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So, before you make your decision on whether to use nitrogen to inflate the tires on your tractor trailer, freightliner, bus, recreational vehicle (RV) or reefer – or just use regular air, be sure to do your research so that you can make a wise decision.  If you need any mobile tire services, be sure to visit us online at FixonRoad.com™ or call us at 800-208-6364.

Truck Repair Services Improved With Advancements in Technology

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Recently, a FixonRoad.com™ blog entry focused on the fact that tractor trailer and body makers have been concentrating on trucking industry research and development. 

Lift Axle Truck Parts

The lift axle is also set to automatically raise or deploy depending on the weight of the trailer’s load.

One such advancement in the trucking industry is the lift axle.  A sensor-activated lift axle can be mounted at the forward position of an aluminum trailer to reduce stress on its haul.  The lift axle is also set to automatically raise or deploy depending on the weight of the trailer’s load.  This reduces tire scuffing and increases the life of the tire while lengthening the time between tire service.

A new innovation in the trucking world is the Equalizer.  It is a nitrogen-assisted weight-transfer system utilized in spread axle trailers. By transferring truck loads hydraulically, it softens road shock resulting in a smoother ride.  A smoother ride means less truck repair services are needed. 

High center obstructions can cause truck collision damage resulting in higher and more frequent truck repair bills and services.  Tough side skirts have been known to lower fuel costs and resist collision damage to trucks.  Galvanized steel along with UV-protected fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels are corrosion resistant and flexible.  These features are sure to result in a decrease in the need for truck repair services.

FixonRoad.com™ saves you time and give you access to our database of Truck Repair Service listings throughout the United States free of charge.  All you have to do us visit us at FixonRoad.com™ enter the zip code and the truck repair service that you need and let FixonRoad.com™ do the rest.  It is our priority to provide you with the best Truck Repair Services & Mobile Repair Units all over the United States to get you back on the road as fast as possible.

Whether you are looking for On Road Mobile Service or if you able to get to a Service Station, FixonRoad.com™ can help.  We take pride in the relationships that we build with Truck Repair Service Centers across the United States and we are sure that we can help you locate a company that specializes in the Truck Repair services that you need.

Feel free to visit us online at: FixonRoad.com™ or call our Truck Repair Service professionals at (800) 208-6364.

American Trucking Association Opposed to Freightliner Legislation in the Works

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

FixonRoad.com™ reports that the American Trucking Associations is opposed to the FREIGHT Act of 2010.  If passed, the new Senate legislation would set a national freight transportation policy that would make highways ineligible for funding outside of limited connectors to freight terminals.

Truck Repair Freightliner

Improving the freightliner industry should mean reducing the need for truck repair services and creating a safer environment for drivers of tractor trailers, semi-trucks, 18 wheelers, and freightliners.

This is an approach that fails to improves trucking / freightliner transportation or for that matter the economy of the trucking industry in general.

The trucking bill was introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey.  Lautenberg is the chairman of the Surface Transportation Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce Committee.  This Committee regulates much of the activity of freightliner transportation in the United States.

The FREIGHT Act of 2010 aims to give the country an official freight policy for the first time in our nation’s history.  The goal of the act is to improve the efficiency, operation, and security of the national transportation system to move freight.

Part of the freight bill is to provide a framework for freight investment and planning.  Another measure of the freight bill is to set goals centered on reducing delays at international points of entry.  In addition, the freight bill aims to make transit times along freight corridors more reliable, while improving safety and reducing air pollution.

The ATA appreciates the fact that the Senate considers freight transportation an area of importance.  However, the ATA feels that the legislation does not fix the highway funding crisis.

Improving the freightliner industry should mean reducing the need for truck repair services and creating a safer environment for drivers of tractor trailers, semi-trucks, 18 wheelers, and freightliners.

It remains to see whether or not the freightliner legislation will pass through the Sentate.

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Whether you are looking for On Road Mobile Service or if you able to get to a Service Station, FixonRoad.com™ can help.  We take pride in the relationships that we build with Truck Repair Service Centers across the United States and we are sure that we can help you locate a company that specializes in the Truck Repair services that you need.

Feel free to visit us online at: FixonRoad.com™ or call our Truck Repair Service professionals at (800) 208-6364.

Touch-a-Truck Event Showcases Trucks and Truck Repair Services

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Truck Repair Services

If you are in need of truck repair, remember that Fix on Road.com provides users with a comprehensive list of Truck Repair stations across the country.

The first ever Touch-a-Truck show was a big hit with kids!  It could be because the admission to the Big Rig Truck Show was free – but nonetheless – everyone loved the Truck ShowTruck enthusiasts big and small from all over came out to Overland Park in Johnson County to wish the city a happy 50th birthday.

Families came down by the thousands to participate in the first-ever Touch-a-Truck event.  There was a giant maze of vehicles including emergency service vehicles, emergency trucks, semi-truck trailers, Big Rigs, 18 wheelers, buses, freightliners, tractor trailers, low boys, reefers, fire trucks, farm vehicles, a police command center, and even a Pepsi truck.

By noon, there were just about 3,000 people waiting in line just to get the chance to touch a truck.

Also on hand were Truck Service Repair providers who specialized in emergency truck road service, mobile truck service, semi truck trailer repair, truck towing, truck tire service, and truck A/C repair.  The Touch-a-Truck event gave truck enthusiasts a chance to meet truck owners and truck service providers.

In all, over 5,000 visitors attended the event and because of its success don’t be surprised if you see a Touch-a-Truck event come to your city soon.

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