How To Ensure A Truck Fleet Will Be Properly Maintained
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13 November 2018
Operating a fleet of vehicles poses a number of challenges, with providing regular maintenance being among the biggest. Having fleet truck mechanics available to handle work can reduce a company's downtime, improve delivery rates, and minimize exposure to legal liability. There are, however, several ways to approach the problem of fleet maintenance, and it's important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
The DIY Approach
Any expected value of being a do-it-yourself operation hinges on having a fleet that's large enough that an economy of scale can be created to produce savings.
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How To Get Your Class A Commercial Driving License
Posted on:
25 September 2018
Want to be a commercial truck driver? That could be a wise move. The commercial transportation industry plays an important role in the national economy, and companies are always looking for responsible, qualified drivers. If you enjoy being on the road, interstate commercial driving could be the opportunity for you.
Before you can start looking for jobs, though, you'll need to get a class A commercial driving license. The class A license allows you to operate most tractor trailers.
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How To Keep Your Motor Home Refrigerator Running
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22 August 2018
The refrigerator that you have in your motor home is not the same as the refrigerator that you have in your house. The maintenance steps that you must take for your motor home refrigerator are completely different and if you are not careful, your refrigerator might stop functioning.
Check the Burners
It may seem counter-intuitive, but absorption refrigerators generate cold from heat. The burners in your motor home refrigerator might need attention.
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Drivetrain 101: Getting To Know The Power-Provider Of Your Vehicle
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8 June 2018
The drivetrain is one of the most complex and important sections of any vehicle, but this system of parts and components rarely gets the respect it deserves until something goes wrong. The simple truth is, not many drivers are familiar enough with the drivetrain and its function to give it the proper respect. The more you know about the drivetrain of your vehicle, the more equipped you will be to tackle signs of problems when they show up.
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