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STEPS TO SLIDE THE FIFTH WHEEL ON A TRUCKIt’s pretty simple to slide the fifth wheel on a big rig.There are a few import...
01/28/2021

STEPS TO SLIDE THE FIFTH WHEEL ON A TRUCK
It’s pretty simple to slide the fifth wheel on a big rig.
There are a few important steps involved in successfully moving the fifth wheel, in order to transfer weight from the drive axles to steering axle.
Professional drivers must be familiar with how to slide the fifth wheel on their truck. Otherwise, they can easily damage the vehicle when maneuvering in tight spaces. This is an essential skill for a trucker to learn.
The first thing to do, when getting ready to make adjustments to it’s position, is to lower the landing gear enough to take the weight and pressure from the fifth wheel and slider mechanism.This will make the adjustment easier on the truck. Yet it won’t add so much ground pressure to the landing gear, that the legs begin to lift the drives off the ground and the truck loses traction.
The trailer brakes must be locked. This is done by flipping the slider switch on the dash of the truck. This forces the air pressure to push the pins on either side of the fifth wheel into the release position.
Once the landing gear is lowered, the next step is to pop the pins on the slider.
All truckers should know that it is important after flipping the switch, to get out of the truck and visually check both pins to ensure they have released properly.
Keep these pins lubricated with a spray lubricant, to keep them sliding freely. If these pins are stuck, it can be a nightmare, to get them to release.
WHAT IF THE PINS WON’T SLIDE?
If one of the pins does not slide out and release, gently rock the tractor back and forth to release the pressure on the pin, allowing it to slide.
If the pin still does not release, listen for an air leak. Air pressure can pop these pins out. If there is an air leak, there probably isn’t enough pressure to allow the pin to release.
Once both pins are out, slowly and carefully move the tractor slightly forward or back, depending on where you need to move the weight.
If you need more weight on the steering axle to get as close to the 12,000 lb allowance as possible, gently back the tractor farther underneath the trailer.
Keep a close eye on the distance between the front face of the trailer and the back of the tractor. If you are too close with the tractor to the trailer, it will destroy the swing-dip clearance. If the tractor and trailer are too close to each other, they may hit, when taking a corner or going up a driveway. Produce haulers need to take precaution when loading at produce docks. They often have a steep dip in front of the loading dock, which can cause the truck and trailer to collide when backing in. You’ll not want to explain the big dents in the back of the cab to the boss.
THE PINS ON A FIFTH WHEEL
However, do keep in mind, every rig is different. For example, if 400 more lb. on the steering axle is needed, move the fifth wheel ahead four notches. Then reset the pins and recheck axle weights on a weigh scale. Ensure both slider pins are locked back in and the landing gear is rolled back up before heading back to the scale. This procedure may take a few attempts to get it right. But it will save you time and trouble at the DOT highway scales. You should enter the highway scales confident your axle weights are CORRECT EVERY TIME.
The cops are not lenient when it comes to incorrect axle weights.
Make sure as a professional driver, you know how to correctly slide the fifth wheel. It’s an important part of your job.

ROAD TRIP PLANNING TIPS FOR TRUCKERSA professional driver knows the importance of road trip planning. A well planned tri...
01/20/2021

ROAD TRIP PLANNING TIPS FOR TRUCKERS
A professional driver knows the importance of road trip planning. A well planned trip is profitable. It also raises a trucker’s comfort level and eases the stress level of the day.
Knowing where you’re going to stop for meal breaks, fuel and rest, is absolutely imperative.
Once upon a time, before heavy regulations ruled the roads, smart truck drivers would trip plan around their abilities.
They’d drive until they were tired or hungry and find a safe place to stop.
Now, a trucker must plan around the electronic logbook, hours of service regulations, the trucking company and the demands of the customer.
CONSEQUENCES OF NO PLANS FOR A TRIP
Running out of fuel
Over fueling before scaling, can cause an overweight issue, adversely affect the driver’s schedule
No convenient restaurant or truck stop for meals
No proper rest area or truck stop parking for the night
Not knowing where repair shops are located, or other essential services
Potential danger…could end up in unknown, unsafe areas.
Could cost the driver money if he takes the wrong route (extra miles)
Driving time (hours of service) wasted and money wasted (extra fuel) and potentially late for a delivery
Poor planning can damage your driving record. It’s not worth the risk.
15 HANDY PLANNING TIPS FOR TRUCKERS
When road trip planning, take a look at the total distance of the trip. We like to calculate trips at 38mph. Many drivers may scoff at this calculation. But, if stopping for bathroom breaks, eating, fueling, border time crossing, traffic, weather are taken into consideration, you’ll find it fairly accurate. However, this calculation can vary, depending upon where you are traveling. When traveling in Wyoming, a truck driver can usually put lots of miles behind him, if the weather is good and the traffic is minimal. I-80 is pretty straight forward running. However, a trucker traveling through New York, NY or Charleston, SC, where traffic volume is insane, covers fewer miles in a day.
For truck or long haul truckers, set a goal for your destination stops daily, that’s realistic, taking into consideration all of the variables…weather expected, traffic delays and volume, mountains vs. flat area, border crossings etc.
Know where the essential services are located, such as repair or tire shops.
Trip planning can save money in many ways. For eg., there can be as much as a .10 per gallon price difference from one state to another, so you’ll want to plan on a fuel stop where fuel prices are the best deal.
Plan around Walmart stops, if you wish to buy groceries, instead of doing the ‘restaurant’ or truck stop scene.
Road trip planning helps to forecast a ‘realistic’ delivery time for dispatch and/or your customer.
The good trucking companies will give you a customer profile, which includes a detailed description and map to your delivery point.
Allow more time than you think you’ll need. Expect the unexpected. Arrive ahead of schedule. There shouldn’t be any need to to rush, speed, risk a violation and/or run out of fuel.
If you’re an eastern seaboard driver, road trip planning is critical. If you don’t stop to land for the night early in the evening, you may not find a place to park and sleep for the night. Real estate in this part of the U.S. is very expensive, so there aren’t many truck stops and rest areas with lots of good parking. There are also more trucks than parking spots. Choose a good place to stop and plan on landing by around 6pm.
Many sections of the eastern seaboard, simply aren’t safe. Don’t put yourself and your big rig in a dangerous situation, lost in a high crime area in the dark of night.
Listen to the weather reports and plan accordingly, no matter where you are trucking. In the winter or storm season, finding yourself stranded, or out of hours, in a storm in New York City or in the middle of the Rockies in British Columbia, could be a very bad situation.
If you’re running in Nebraska, where the real estate is relatively cheap and plentiful, getting a decent spot in a truck stop even late in the evening, shouldn’t be much of a problem.
In remote areas, it is extremely important to carry food, essential supplies and extra clothing. These supplies could save your life in the event of a breakdown. Ice road truckers sure know how to pack for survival…their lives depend on it.
Many professional drivers like steady, dedicated runs because they know where things are located, like good restaurants, parking, good truck stops, repair shops etc.
No one likes surprises. Dispatchers and trucking company owners appreciate and recognize drivers that take the time to plan, as it shows from their on time deliveries record. When work is a little scarce from time to time, it’ll be the truck driver with good planning skills that consistently delivers on time that’ll get the work when times are a bit ‘lean’.
TOOLS FOR ROAD TRIP PLANNING
Road trip planning is so easy to do and well worthwhile, especially with so many handy tools available today.
Cell phones, GPS, computer and navigational aids, map book (yes, a good old-fashioned map is still one of the essential tools of the trade for drivers), truck routing software, books(exit books) and online resources for truck stop locations, rest areas, groceries and services, are just some of the many tools available to help the driver plan a successful road trip.

Over 15,000 trucks, drivers sidelined during 2020 RoadcheckMore than 15,000 trucks and drivers were placed out-of-servic...
01/16/2021

Over 15,000 trucks, drivers sidelined during 2020 Roadcheck
More than 15,000 trucks and drivers were placed out-of-service during the annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico earlier this year.
The 72-hour enforcement spree, headed up by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, was held Sept. 9-11. In total, 50,151 inspections were conducted across North America.
The top five vehicle out of service violations during the blitz were:
brake system (3,163 violations)
tires (2,326)
lights (1,650)
cargo securement (1,586)
brake adjustment (1,567)
The total number of out-of-service vehicle violations from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. combined was 12,254.
Each year, inspectors key in on a specific area of violations, and the 2020 focus was driver requirements. The top five driver out of service violations were:
hours of service (1,128 violations)
moving violations, cell phone use, etc. (709)
wrong class license (687);
false logs (455)
suspended license (141).
The total number of driver out-of-service violations was 3,247.
Inspectors also checked seat belt usage during International Roadcheck. A total of 768 seatbelt violations were issued – seven in Canada, eight in Mexico and 753 in the U.S.
In the U.S., inspectors also found 173 out-of-service hazmat violations, including loading, shipping papers, placards and markings.
The next International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 4-6, 2021.

TIPS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS FOR IDLING A TRUCK SAFELYAs a professional truck driver, you’ll know in the real world of truckin...
01/15/2021

TIPS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS FOR IDLING A TRUCK SAFELY
As a professional truck driver, you’ll know in the real world of trucking, in spite of the anti-idling laws, it’s sometimes it’s necessary to let a truck idle.
Idling a truck is letting the truck engine run while the driver is not behind the wheel. Sometimes the driver is not in the truck when it’s idling.
WHY IDLING A BIG RIG ISN’T RECOMMENDED
Idling a truck can be dangerous.
Idling can shave life off the engine itself. Engines only run a fixed number of hours before they experience fatigue and start to breakdown. The hours spent idling an engine are more wisely used toward hauling loads for money, than running needlessly all night at a truck stop.
Idling a truck is illegal in many jurisdictions. In spite of the dangers and wear and tear on the truck engine, there are times when engine idling becomes the lesser of two evils.
This is especially true in very cold weather since the introduction of the new bio-diesel fuel, which gel quite readily.
Here are some practical tips to follow, when the driver may find it necessary to leave a truck engine running.
The most common reason to leave a truck idling, is severe weather. Both extreme cold and extreme hot weather, can present conditions where the driver may find it necessary to idle the truck, in order to be comfortable.
However, it can be a dangerous practice, if safety precautions aren’t followed.
Idle the engine at 900 RPM to 1200 RPM. This ensures the oil has sufficient pressure to reach the top of the heads in the engine.
Crack the windows or bunk vents open. This helps keep the air in the cab fresh and fume free. Fumes from the engine can enter the truck cab and have been linked to a higher cancer rate in truck drivers as well as death by asphyxiation.
Check for exhaust leaks. Be sure to check for any exhaust leaks during your morning pre-trip inspection. Do check for poorly routed exhaust from an APU which may collect underneath the cab or sleeper.
Park the vehicle for the best airflow. If possible, when it’s necessary to idle, try to park crossways to the wind direction. This way the wind can help blow away any fumes lingering underneath the truck.
Don’t leave the truck with the engine idling. Turn off the truck if it’s necessary to leave the truck. Idling and unoccupied trucks are prime targets for thieves.
Idling a truck is really only warranted in extreme conditions.

THE TRUCKING COMPANY KNOWS WHEN THE TRUCK IS IDLING
New truck drivers should be aware that their trucking company can now tell just how much they are idling their truck by downloading the data from the truck’s computer.
It’s wise to make a good impression on the boss, save fuel and make the truck engine last longer, by not idling the truck unless the conditions are extreme and it’s necessary.

TRUCK DRIVER’S GUIDE TO DOUBLE CLUTCHINGDouble clutching is not a complicated process.  However, new truck drivers are o...
01/13/2021

TRUCK DRIVER’S GUIDE TO DOUBLE CLUTCHING

Double clutching is not a complicated process. However, new truck drivers are often intimidated it because it can be difficult to shift smoothly.
There are a few secrets for the new professional driver to shift smoothly while double clutching
It takes one clutch movement to pull it out of gear and another clutch movement to pull it back into the next gear.
That’s why it’s called double clutching.
Push the clutch pedal down once to slide it into gear
Push the clutch pedal down to slide it out and
Then double clutch again to slide it back into the next gear.
GETTING THE FEEL OF DOUBLE CLUTCHING
Double clutching is not like driving a standard car.When you’re driving, both feet are working in harmony with the other. Listen to the revs. Especially if you’re on a hill, you don’t want your revs to drop so low that when you ease out the clutch that you’re lugging the motor. When you ease out on the clutch, make sure that your revs are high enough that you’re won’t stall the truck. It should be a harmonious move between your two feet and your gear shift. Just feather it in and out of gear. Don’t force the shift. If you sense resistance, you’re not doing it correctly. The shifter should slide in and out like a knife through hot butter. The move should be nice and smooth when it’s done correctly.
WORKING THE CLUTCH BRAKE
The purpose of the clutch is to slow down the transmission just enough so that the driver can slide it into gear. When the clutch is pushed completely down to the floor, the clutch brake is engaged. The only time it is necessary to have the clutch brake engaged is for moving the vehicle from a dead stop. When you’re double-clutching when moving down the road, it’s only necessary to push the clutch in about half to three-quarters of the way each time.
Remember, not to push the clutch in fully to the floor. If you push it fully to the bottom, you’ll eventually burn out the clutch brake. You only want to walk it, so push it down half to three-quarters of the way every time you shift.
Double clutching can be a bit tricky, as every track is different because each one has different clutch springs.
The clutch springs engage and disengage the clutch. If you don’t use enough pressure and push hard enough on the clutch, it simply won’t go in or you’ll grind a gear.
On the other hand, if you slam the clutch pedal to the floor, you’ll engage the clutch brake, which you don’t want either. Just ease the pedal in and out. You’ll feel the right amount of pressure with practice and you’ll get to know what the clutch likes and requires to operate. It’s a matter of feel.
When you are letting the clutch up, be careful not to dump the clutch. Ease the clutch in and ease the clutch out. Never use a rapid leg movement.
But remember when clutching, too little pressure won’t work and neither will too much.
Get the feel of the pedal and experiment and see how much pressure it takes to push it three-quarters of the way down.

PA expects to restrict truck travel during winter stormIn preparation for a major winter storm expected in the Northeast...
01/10/2021

PA expects to restrict truck travel during winter storm
In preparation for a major winter storm expected in the Northeast through Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during the storm, and are anticipating that restrictions on trucks and other vehicles will be imposed on certain roadways around the state.
“While overall traffic on the PA Turnpike is down by about 30 percent due to the pandemic, we do know that critical commercial traffic continues during this time even during severe weather,” said PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. “If you must travel, before heading out, be sure to download the 511PA Smartphone App for real-time, hands-free PA traffic advisories. Speed restrictions and vehicle bans will be used extensively during this storm and you will want to be fully apprised of any changes.”
Effective 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, PennDOT and PTC anticipate that vehicle restrictions will begin to be phased in reflecting Level 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan on the following roadways:
All northbound and southbound miles of Route 33;
Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Interstate 95;
All eastbound and westbound miles of Interstate 78;
Interstate 80 from Interstate 99 to the New Jersey border;
All northbound and southbound miles of Interstate 81;
All northbound and southbound miles of Interstate 83;
All eastbound and westbound miles of Interstate 84;
Interstate 95 from the Delaware border to the New Jersey border;
All eastbound and westbound miles of Interstate 283;
All northbound and southbound miles of Interstate 380;
Interstate 476 from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Interstate 95;
All eastbound and westbound miles of Interstate 676;
All northbound and southbound miles of Interstate 295;
All eastbound and westbound miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike from the Breezewood interchange to the New Jersey border; and
All northbound and southbound miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) from Interstate 76 to the Clark Summit interchange.
Under Level 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:
Tractors without trailers;
Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers;
Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers;
Enclosed cargo delivery trucks that meet the definition of a CMV;
Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers;
Recreational vehicles/motorhomes;
School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches; and motorcycles.
Effective 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, PennDOT and PTC anticipate that vehicle restrictions will begin to be phased in reflecting Level 3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan will on the following roadways:
All northbound and southbound miles of Route 33;
All eastbound and westbound miles of Interstate 78;
Interstate 80 from Interstate 99 to the New Jersey border;
All northbound and southbound miles of Interstate 81;
All northbound and southbound miles of Interstate 83;
All eastbound and westbound miles of Interstate 84;
All eastbound and westbound miles of Interstate 283;
All northbound and southbound miles of Interstate 380;
Interstate 476 from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Interstate 95;
All eastbound and westbound miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike from the Breezewood interchange to the New Jersey border; and
All northbound and southbound miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (Interstate 476) from Interstate 76 to the Clark Summit interchange.
On roadways with Level 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted EXCEPT loaded single trailers with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.
Speed limits would be restricted to 45 mph on these roadways for all vehicles while the vehicle restrictions are in place, and commercial vehicles not affected by the bans must move to the right lane. Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.
Restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website at www.511pa.com and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for alerts on www.511pa.com by clicking on “Personal Alerts” in the left-hand menu.
PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution during the event and generally reduce speeds and be aware of changing weather conditions.
Motorists are reminded that roadways will not be free of snow while precipitation is falling. With freezing temperatures, roads that look wet may actually be icy, and extra caution is needed when approaching bridges and highway ramps where ice can form without warning, according to PennDOT.

COVID-19 vaccines begin transport across the U.S.Over the weekend, a convoy of trucks loaded with the first doses of the...
01/08/2021

COVID-19 vaccines begin transport across the U.S.

Over the weekend, a convoy of trucks loaded with the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine headed to airports and distribution centers as part of Operation Warp Speed.
After months of preparation, followed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Dec. 11 approval of emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the first shipments of vaccines are making their way to dosing centers in the U.S.
A convoy of FedEx, UPS, and Boyle Transportation trucks loaded with the first doses of the vaccine rolled out of a Pfizer manufacturing plant parking lot in Michigan early Sunday morning, according to a Detroit Free Press report. Led and followed by unmarked police vehicles, the trucks carrying dry ice-cooled packages of vaccine headed to airports and distribution centers as part of Operation Warp Speed.
Delivery jets then carried the shipments to UPS and FedEx’s respective cargo hubs in Louisville, Ky., and Memphis, Tenn., for distribution on planes and trucks to the first 145 of 636 vaccine-staging areas across the country, according to Reuters. Second and third waves of vaccine shipments are scheduled to deploy to the remaining sites on Dec. 15 and 16.
Based on current projections, Pfizer’s and BioNTech’s combined manufacturing network has the potential to supply up to 50 million vaccine doses globally in 2020 and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021, Pfizer stated. Pfizer is leveraging three of its U.S. manufacturing sites to produce the COVID-19 vaccine – St. Louis, Mo.; Andover, Mass.; and Kalamazoo, Mich. Pfizer’s Pleasant Prairie, Wis., and Puurs, Belgium, sites are also being used.
For those 16 and older, the vaccine is authorized under the FDA's EUA while Pfizer and BioNTech gather additional data and prepare to file a planned Biologics License Application with the FDA for a possible full regulatory approval in 2021.
Shipments of the vaccine must remain temperature-controlled, maintaining recommended storage conditions of -70 degrees C (±10 degrees C) for extended periods of time with dry ice. Each carrier contains a GPS-enabled thermal sensor to track the location and temperature of each vaccine shipment 24-7. Once thawed, the vaccine vial can be stored safely for up to five days at refrigerated conditions.
FedEx said its network of temperature-control solutions and near real-time monitoring capabilities is “well-positioned to handle COVID-19 vaccine shipments around the world.”
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, FedEx has delivered more than 55 kilotons of personal protective equipment, including more than two billion face masks, and more than 9,600 humanitarian aid shipments around the globe, Don Colleran, president and CEO of FedEx Express, pointed out. In addition, to help reach underserved communities with the COVID-19 vaccine, FedEx said it has committed $4 million in cash and in-kind transportation support to several nonprofits serving communities in the U.S. and around the world. These include Direct Relief, International Medical Corps, and Heart to Heart International.
UPS said it will move the vaccine within the first days to states designated by Pfizer and based on orders received by Operation Warp Speed and U.S. Centers for Disease Control officials.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines originated from storage sites in Michigan and Wisconsin. Vaccines were then transported to UPS Worldport facilities in Louisville, where they were expedited Next Day Air to select destinations, including hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, to inoculate healthcare workers.

Used truck prices will stabilize in 2021, DTNA saysDaimler Trucks North America reported used truck depreciation reached...
01/02/2021

Used truck prices will stabilize in 2021, DTNA says
Daimler Trucks North America reported used truck depreciation reached 8.5% as COVID-19 hit in Q1, and predicted that will level out in 2021, right as the "New Cascadia" hits the used market.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) knew 2020 would be a volatile year even before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the economy after the market enjoyed a boon in 2018-2019. But North America’s leading truck manufacturer is confident that next year the used truck market will level off.
In Q1 of 2020, depreciation reached 8.5% per month on average, versus 1.25 to 1.5. depreciation for an average year.
“Prices are on the rise for used trucks right now,” remarked Mary Aufdemberg, president and general manager of Daimler Trucks Remarketing. “Inventories are decreasing in the marketplace, but we do expect supply to keep coming. [Looking] forward to next year, I think prices will continue to stabilize.”
Used truck prices won’t return to 2018-2019 levels, when trucking enjoyed the boom times as the economy grew and demand increased due to rising capacity.
Aufdemberg projected inventory will return to the lots at SelectTrucks and other Freightliner used truck dealers.
As the quantity improves, so does the quality, with the model year 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, which DTNA refers to as the “New Cascadia,” hitting the used truck market in 2021. That truck will turn four next year, which means more fleets will trade those in for newer models.
The MY 2018 features several improvements over the Cascadia Evolution, or Classic Cascadia. At the time of launch, the New Cascadia had an average 8% mpg improvement, and the disparity, depending on efficiency specs, could be as wide as 19%.
These are some of the first Freightliner trucks to offer the option of Detroit Assurance 4.0, the suite of safety systems that includes active brake assist, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning.
Other additions included a more comfortable cab experience with a redesigned dash and steering wheel, as well as offering a smoother ride and better access to fuses for quicker maintenance and less downtime. Some of the 2018 stock may also come with the optional murphy bed bunk over the dinette area and 3M Thinsulate insulation, which isolates noise and improves temperature.
DTNA reported a 33% build rate for the MY 2018 Cascadia. Some MY 2019s, which had a 75% build rate, should also become available, but in fewer numbers. “Those will definitely be something that customers will sn**ch up pretty quickly once they hit the marketplace,” Aufdemberg said.
Aufdemberg also pointed out SelecTrucks opened four new locations in 2020, for a total of 30: Phoenix, Memphis, Chattanooga, and in Manitoba, Canada. The DTNA-owned business provides OEM-backed warranties with no progressive damage, no deductible, and no aggregate limits.

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