Regional, OTR, or Vocational Trucking: What’s Right for You

Regional, OTR, or Vocational Trucking: What’s Right for You

Truck driving is a popular occupation, and it’s important to weigh your options and find what the best fit is for you. There are three main types of trucking:

  1. REGIONAL: This typically involves day trips—often a maximum of one or two nights out. A driver may run areas anywhere from a few cities or counties to a few states.
  2. OVER THE ROAD (OTR): A long-haul OTR driver can spend weeks at a time on the road with coast-to-coast loads.
  3. VOCATIONAL: Vocational drives take care of specific jobs or tasks. This category includes dump trucks, end-dumps and side-dumps, belly dumps, refuse (garbage trucks and roll-offs), concrete trucks, service trucks, rail trucks, and the list goes on. These types of rigs are often found in construction sites, oil fields, landfills, and more.

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Valve Adjustments Explained

Why You Need a Valve Adjustment for Your Diesel Engine

A valve adjustment (sometimes also called an overhead) is vital to the health of your diesel engine to ensure proper combustion. This is often an overlooked task for proper engine maintenance; however, neglecting your valves could lead to a lot of unwanted hassles like loss of power and decreased fuel efficiency. Keeping a close eye on the valve lash can alert you to a problem before it leads to hefty repair costs for your diesel engine and a lot of unplanned downtime.

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Mobile Truck Service – Quick Onsite Mobile Truck Repair

 Service When And Where You Need It.

Mobile Truck Service brings OEM-certified technicians to your location to help diagnose problems and perform truck repairs onsite.

If you’re like most fleet owners, you may be able to perform routine maintenance at your facility, but you probably don’t have an OEM-certified technician or electronic diagnostic tools on hand for the more complex jobs. Whether you need emergency truck assistance or your fleet needs an annual repair, we are here to keep your truck on the road. Read the rest of this entry >>

Video: Take a look inside the manufacturing of the Peterbilt 579

Peterbilt Model 579 Manufacturing Process

The Peterbilt 579 provides impressive aerodynamic performance and efficiency. These elements have made this truck one of the all-stars of the Peterbilt on-highway lineup. Everything starts with the Peterbilt 579 manufacturing process. This truck is carefully constructed to ensure the best quality. Take a look at this video showing the manufacturing process to learn more about how these trucks are made. Read the rest of this entry >>