The Tire Industry Association supports a recent Environmental Protection Agency decision regarding scrap tires.  The EPA states that scrap tires will not be considered as solid waste under the Clean Air Act.

If scrap tires would have been classified as solid waste, the scrap tire recycling market would have been devastated and tire prices would have soared while creating a negative impact on the environment.

Using tire-derived fuel is a great way to keep scrap tires from landfills.  It also provides the tire industry with a cost-effective, ‘green’ alternative.

Truck tires blow out on the road.  What do drivers of buses, recreational vehicles, semis, tractor trailers, reefers, freightliners, low boys, 18 wheelers, heavy haulers, and tow trucks do with their flats tires?

Mobile Tire Service is very important to semis, trucks, big rigs, 18 wheelers, buses, freightliners, tractor trailers, low boys and reefers.  Trucks are on the road with drivers that are earning money for being in motion.  Truckers cannot afford to be stuck on the road without roadside assistance.  Truck tire service is a viable solution to the problem of flat tires.

More and more fleets of trucks, tractor trailers, buses, freightliners, low boys and reefers are using mobile tire services to help keep them on the road longer and to maintain their trucks more efficiently.

If you need any mobile tire services, be sure to visit us online at FixonRoad.com™ or call us at 800-208-6364.

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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. 

Drivers 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.

Trucks, tractor trailers, 18 wheelers, buses, rv’s, big rigs, freightliners and heavy haulers all need their tires to be inflated.  Truck tire blowouts can be devastating.  Tire service may be tough to come by if you find yourself stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire.  Tire service is available by visiting FixonRoad.com™or by calling us at 800-208-6364.  Our directory of truck tire service specialists and emergency roadside assistance providers is filled with reliable truck services.

In order to limit the tire service that you need, there is an automatic inflation system that inflates your trailer tires while you drive.  Tiremaxx Pro is an automatic tire inflation system that adjusts and monitors tire pressure continuously monitors.  Tires are inflated and deflated based on changing road conditions.  In addition, Tiremaxx Pro balances tire pressure at every wheel position.   This is the first automatic tire inflation system of its kind that is capable of active tire deflation and balancing.  It is expected to come out in early 2011.

The patented tire system works without electronics, transducers or pressure switches.  Tire pressure is continuously monitored with regard to changes in temperature.  The system draws from the tractor trailer air supply.  This keeps truck tires properly inflated regardless of the temperature.

This system assists tires in achieving maximum tread life.  It reduces friction between dual tires and makes tires last longer.

It will be interesting to see how effective Tiremaxx Pro is once it is released and put into use.  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.

Tractor trailer safety is the focus of this FixonRoad.com™  blog entry.  Here is the question regarding trucks and anti-lock brakes:  Is it safer to have ABS on the tractor and the trailer?  Or, it is a better option to have ABS on the trailer only, when the tractor does not? 

It is clear that trucks using antilock braking systems on the tractor unit have been involved in fewer crashes for air-braked tractor-trailers.  The drop in truck accidents is estimated at approximately 3%.  This study was released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

It is still unclear whether it is beneficial for the ABS to be on both the tractor and the trailer or just on the trailer.

The study measured data taken from 7 states and takes into account the age of the tractor trailer at the time of the accident.

The latest trucking mandate requires ABS on all new air-braked vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or more.

Anti-lock brakes have the potential to influence several types of truck accidents.  Trucks with ABS see a reduction in tractor trailer jackknives, off-road truck overturns, and in collisions with other vehicles.

Trucks involved in accidents are more likely to be in need of roadside assistance.

If your truck needs roadside assistance, please visit our comprehensive Truck Repair / Road Assistance Service Providers

When it comes to truck repair service, 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.

FixonRoad.com™ brings you the latest in news from the trucking industry.  Trucks sure go through a lot of tires.  Several truck tire manufacturers recently announced expected rate increases on the cost of commercial truck tires.  Goodyear, for example, raised its truck prices nearly 10% and other truck tire companies are planning to follow suit.

In addition to the cost of tires increasing, it is only logical that the cost of Semi tire service, Truck tire service, Mobile tire service and tire road service also stand to increase.

In addition to Goodyear truck tires, Kumho truck tires and Hankook truck tires are expected to both raise prices by up to 6.5 on tires.

The new price increases are a product of price increase in raw materials used to make truck tires.

In addition to the cost of tires increasing, it is only logical that the cost of Semi tire service, Truck tire service, Mobile tire service and tire road service also stand to increase.

The truck tire hike is predicted to affect truckers who are in the market for truck tire service, Big Rig tire service, 18 wheeler tire service, Bus tire service, Freightliner tire service, Tractor Trailer tire service, Low Boy tire service, Reefer tire service, and R/V tire service.

When it comes to truck tire service, 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.

Contact Fix on Road™ or visit us online at FixonRoad.com™ to arrange for our listings of on-site truck repair services designed to get your truck back on the road as soon as possible.

Are you searching for a reliable and honest truck repair shop to help keep your truck on the road? Receive expert truck repairs and truck tire sales and truck tire service anywhere in the continental US from our mobile truck repair directory.  You can get in touch with Fix on Road™ recommended truck repair service centers 24 hours a day! 

Our truck repair stations service companies such as United Van Lines®, U.S. Express™, Bekins®, and UPS™ Freight. Contact Fix on Road™ or visit us online at FixonRoad.com™ to arrange for our listings of on-site truck repair services designed to get your truck back on the road as soon as possible.

Servicing your truck from bumper to bumper and everything in between has never been easier thanks to the truck professionals at Fix on Road™.  From everything to repairing an A/C system  to rebuilding the truck motor  – Fix on Road™ is the truck repair service directory to choose.  Our emergency and on road truck repair services include repairs on clutches, transmission repair, brake service, diesel injection service and much more.

Does your truck need tire service?  Bald tires and truck tires that need service are an accident waiting to happen. Why not eliminate the fear of hydroplaning or having a truck tire blow out?  Our directory of truck tire repair stations allow you to choose from the top names in tires, such as Dynatrac, Dyna Cargo, GT, Goodyear™, OHTSU™, Michelin™, and Bridgestone™.

Visit our truck repair service directory if you need to bring in your truck for regular DOT inspections. Annual inspections are crucial as they help to ensure that you truck is safe for traveling.  Fix on Road™’s directory has listings of truck repair service stations that are qualified to inspect both trucks and trailers and oversee and approve all necessary safety regulations.

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™  give 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 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.

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.

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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.

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. 

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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.

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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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:

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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