How to Set Up a CB Radio in a Semi Truck the Right Way
A CB is only as good as its setup. Get the radio, antenna, coax, SWR, power and controls right before wondering why your range stinks.
What Is Normal Coolant Temperature on a Semi Truck?
Is your semi truck running hotter than normal? Here’s what coolant temperature should look like and when you should pull over.
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 General Knowledge Practice Test 2
Continue your CDL exam preparation with 25 brand-new General Knowledge practice questions, instant feedback, detailed explanations, and realistic test questions designed to build your confidence before test day.
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
What Is Normal Voltage on a Semi Truck?
Your truck’s voltage can tell you plenty about its batteries and alternator. Here’s what’s normal and which readings deserve attention.
Kenworth AC Cold While Driving But Warm at Idle? Here’s Why
Does your Kenworth AC blow cold while driving but warm at idle? Learn the most common causes and how to diagnose the problem.
How Far Can a CB Radio Reach in a Semi Truck?
Getting only a mile or two from your truck CB? See what range is realistic and why your antenna matters more than most drivers realize.
Why Are Farmers Moving Corn From One Grain Bin to Another?
Wondering why farmers move corn from one grain bin to another? Here’s why it happens, how it’s done, and why it makes sense.
Kenworth AC Blows Cold But Not Hard? Here’s How to Fix Weak Airflow
Is your Kenworth AC blowing cold air but barely moving any air? Here are the most common causes of weak airflow and how to fix them.
I Overfilled a Grain Bin on My Fifth Day Driving a Truck
On my fifth day trucking, I unloaded a hopper trailer into a grain bin. The warning buzzer never sounded, and corn spilled out the top.
What Is Farmer’s Lung? Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
Farmer’s lung is a serious respiratory condition caused by breathing mold-contaminated agricultural dust. Learn the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.