Archive for December, 2011

  • Finding a perfect truck these days is not all that rare. Finding a rare truck that is perfect, now that is a little less common – but we did. Steve...

    Rare Perfection

    Finding a perfect truck these days is not all that rare. Finding a rare truck that is perfect, now that is a little less common – but we did. Steve...

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  • What contributes to fuel mileage in a semi-truck? Many people think it’s always the engine – change one part on the engine and miracles are supposed to happen (yes, if...

    Reducing Drag

    What contributes to fuel mileage in a semi-truck? Many people think it’s always the engine – change one part on the engine and miracles are supposed to happen (yes, if...

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  • Sister companies Christensen Oil and Crest Distributing are well-known in Utah for their fleet of dark blue KWs, mostly seen pulling tankers. Keeping their fleet clean and well-presented is nothing...

    Big Rides For Big Oil

    Sister companies Christensen Oil and Crest Distributing are well-known in Utah for their fleet of dark blue KWs, mostly seen pulling tankers. Keeping their fleet clean and well-presented is nothing...

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  • This 1953 GMC 350 has been in the Seymore family of Arley, Alabama, since it was bought new in June of 1954 for a mere $2,950 (which was a lot...

    In The Family Since 1954

    This 1953 GMC 350 has been in the Seymore family of Arley, Alabama, since it was bought new in June of 1954 for a mere $2,950 (which was a lot...

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  • This month’s article is not only about one of Clint’s latest cool “creations” but also about an exciting new option that Clint’s dealership, Kansas City Peterbilt, can now offer its...

    Another Option

    This month’s article is not only about one of Clint’s latest cool “creations” but also about an exciting new option that Clint’s dealership, Kansas City Peterbilt, can now offer its...

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  • Several Questions About Out-of-Service Orders & Logbook Issues Answered by Law Enforcement Officials (as of December 2011) Warning: Laws are subject to change without notice. These interpretations were made on...

    ATL December 2011

    Several Questions About Out-of-Service Orders & Logbook Issues Answered by Law Enforcement Officials (as of December 2011) Warning: Laws are subject to change without notice. These interpretations were made on...

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  • This month’s “Show-On-The-Road” was recently resurrected after an incident involving a ditch. In 2006, Jason Terrien of Junction City, OR bought this 1989 Peterbilt 379, but at that point it...

    Resurrected

    This month’s “Show-On-The-Road” was recently resurrected after an incident involving a ditch. In 2006, Jason Terrien of Junction City, OR bought this 1989 Peterbilt 379, but at that point it...

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  • Trucking Santas has a very basic and simple mission – to help others. For two years now, Heather Pontruff has searched high and low for not just less fortunate families,...

    Become A “Trucking Santa”

    Trucking Santas has a very basic and simple mission – to help others. For two years now, Heather Pontruff has searched high and low for not just less fortunate families,...

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  • NEW CDL RULES TO BEGIN IN JANUARY The New Year is upon us, and with it comes new rules and regulations. Everyone should be prepared for the new Commercial Driver’s...

    New CDL Rules To Begin January 30, 2012

    NEW CDL RULES TO BEGIN IN JANUARY The New Year is upon us, and with it comes new rules and regulations. Everyone should be prepared for the new Commercial Driver’s...

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  • Generally speaking, only men have prostate glands, but those of you who don’t might want to read on anyway, because what happens to 49% of us affects the other 51%...

    To Test Or Not To Test?

    Generally speaking, only men have prostate glands, but those of you who don’t might want to read on anyway, because what happens to 49% of us affects the other 51%...

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