The winter is coming and that means snow, ice and salt on the roads. These hazards, especially the salt, can wreak havoc on your chrome. Many truck drivers have been disappointed to realize that driving in the winter caused their chrome wheels to lose their luster. Fortunately, there are some chrome wheel protection options you can use.
It is time for freezing temperatures, snow, ice and blustery weather. The winter can be beautiful and fun. However, it is also a challenging season for truck drivers. Fortunately, a little preparation can help you stay safe and comfortable during the winter. Below are five of the best products for winter truck driving that you should invest in this year.
With the winter comes snow, ice, reduced visibility and dangerous drivers. As a truck driver, you need to be ready to protect your truck and yourself on the road. A few changes to your driving and a little preparation can help ensure you have a safe winter trucking season. Below are some of the most helpful winter driving tips for truck drivers.
What are good gifts for truck drivers? Now, that is the ultimate question. Truckers are notoriously difficult people to shop for because we rarely want a lot. We are simple people. However, for the loved one who is bound and determined to get their favorite truck driver something special, there are a few options that are sure to light up any driver’s holiday.
A cracked windshield is a common problem – but its adverse effects are many.
From the expense to repair or replace a windshield, the time lost when a truck is taken out of service, and the potential safety hazards chipped and cracked windshields cause, chips and cracks can wreak havoc on a trucker’s life. However, there are steps you can take to help prevent windshield chipping and cracking such as using a windshield strengthening solution like C-Bond NanoShield Plus ™.
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Written by: Kieran Benson, 2019 Web Intern
The Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree is the biggest event of the year here at the Iowa 80 Truckstop. I, of course, didn’t know that. In fact, I didn’t even know that the Jamboree existed. I knew that the Iowa 80 Truckstop was the largest in the world, and that the Iowa 80 Kitchen had an awesome buffet, but I didn’t know what the Jamboree was. That is, until I was hired as a summer intern for Iowa80.com. So, it is safe to say that I did not know what to expect, but whatever I expected was nothing close to reality. The Walcott Trucker’s Jamboree wasn’t just big, it was gigantic.
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Written by: Scott Julian of XK Glow
When your headlights aren’t aimed properly, you know it! It’s tough to see when driving at night or you are consistently getting flashed by oncoming traffic because you are inadvertently blinding other drivers. Many factors come into play with your headlight alignment such as an accident, wear on suspension components over time, or you just installed new XK GLOW LED bulbs. Whatever the case may be, checking and adjusting your headlight alignment will be beneficial to both you and everyone else out there on the road.
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Built by: TRUX Accessories | Written by: Josh Foster
Truck drivers love to see a decked out show truck. Other drivers can see the creativity, as well as the off-the-cuff ideas we use. Then they take that inspiration home with them and use it to make their own ride a little more custom. At TRUX Accessories we strive to be more creative with each build, and hopefully inspire the next guy to be a little more original with his customization. At TRUX we live by the mantra “BE ORIGINAL.” You’ll see this emblazoned across our packaging, our website, our business cards, and every show truck we build; Code Blue is no exception.
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Winter is a dangerous time of year for drivers. The reason is fairly obvious. Snow and ice can make some roads difficult to navigate, if not impassable. Throw some altitude into the mix and you have created a potentially fatal challenge that truck drivers often have no choice but to overcome.
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Your truck is more than just a vehicle. It’s your office space, your home away from home, and represents a huge investment. Using the best semi truck productsto keep your vehicle clean and looking its best on the inside as well as the outside not only helps keep you happy and more productive while working, it also makes a good impression on potential customers. The following tips can help your truck to shine during the sunny summer months.
Continue reading Simple Ways To Keep Your Truck Looking Good This Summer