What Is a Brake Chamber on a Semi Truck?
Learn what a brake chamber is, how it works, why it’s essential for air brakes, and what every CDL driver should inspect before every trip.
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What Should You Bring to Your CDL Test? Complete Checklist
Taking your CDL test soon? Here’s a complete checklist of what to bring, what to wear, and how to prepare before test day.
How Much Corn Can a Hopper Bottom Trailer Haul?
I’ve seen my grain truck weigh 96,000 pounds loaded and about 26,000 empty. The scale numbers are only part of what that load means on the road.
How I Load Corn From a Grain Bin Into a Hopper Trailer
I back in beside the grain bin, fill the front and rear hoppers, watch my weight gauge, and check the trailer before hauling corn to the elevator
Why the Grain Elevator Asks “Spot Sale or Contract?”
What spot sale or contract means when you deliver corn to a grain elevator, why the scale asks, and what a driver should do if the answer isn’t clear.
Hauling Corn to a Grain Elevator. Here’s How Unloading Works
I hauled corn to a busy Missouri grain elevator. Here’s the trip from opening the tarp and weighing in to unloading and bringing the ticket home.
Free CDL Cargo Loading, Weight Distribution & Securement Practice Test
Master cargo loading and securement with our free CDL Cargo Loading, Weight Distribution & Securement Practice Test featuring 25 realistic questions, instant scoring, and detailed explanations to help you prepare for your CDL permit exam.
What Happens During Truck Driver Orientation? A Day-by-Day Guide
Wondering what happens during truck driver orientation? Learn what to expect each day, from paperwork and safety training to road tests and meeting your trainer.
What Should You Check After a Semi Tire Blowout?
A blown tire can leave more to inspect than the tire itself. After mine came apart hauling corn, these were the questions that mattered.
What Does Bobtail Mean in Trucking?
Learn what bobtail means in trucking, why truck drivers bobtail, why it’s more dangerous, and how it differs from deadheading.
Kenworth Heater Blows Hot But Weak? Common Causes & Fixes
Kenworth heater blowing hot air but weak airflow? Learn the most common causes, simple fixes, and how to get more heat in your cab.
What Is a Grain Receiving Pit? How It Works
Learn what a grain receiving pit is, how it works, and why it’s one of the most important parts of every grain handling system.