The family of a truck driver killed in an accident at a bottling plant in Texas says that the accident “makes no sense” and feels there are a lot of “inconsistencies.” 39-year-old Arlen Vargas died on Friday, January 24th at the Niagara Bottling plant in Seguin, Texas after he was crushed by a tractor trailer...
Everything I've driven has had a single turbo . now I'm going in a KW T6 with a 475 twin turbo CAT . just curious what the point of adding a 2nd turbo instead of one big ### one. Do they operate at different rpms? I'm thinking one actuator opens earlier then the other low...
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is asking drivers to pay extra attention following a semi truck vs. snow plow collision that occurred over the weekend. The collision occurred at 11:30 a.m. on January 25 on I-80 at mile marker 332.9, near Lone Tree, Wyoming. According to WYDOT District 1 – Southeast Wyoming, a plow...
So while at idle my truck would read 14.2 volts when I would drive it would drop to 13.3 everything I was reading said the alternator belt or alternator. I checked the belt and it appeared fine. No cracking or not dry. I replaced the alternator and now I’m still getting over 13.2 and it...
Hundreds of workers in Tennessee will face layoffs in the coming months as a major tire manufacturer plans to close a plant permanently this summer. On January 23, Bridgestone Americas announced the closure of the LaVergne, Tennessee, Truck and Bus Radial Tire Plant, effective July 31, 2025. “This decision is part of the company’s strategic...
Here…..on the Forum….it’s all multiple choice (answer only what you’re comfortable with). On those CDL job applications — you’ll pretty much have to answer THEM ALL. If you give those answers here — we can help you. More info = better feedback. Your choice…. — L Source link
The owner of a nearly century-old family founded trucking company died last week after a “recent illness.” John Summerford of Ashford, Alabama died at the age of 74 on Tuesday, January 21st after a “recent illness.” According to WDHN, Summerford attended Troy University after high school, but returned to his home town of Ashford in...
I’m in the Tennessee area and im a recent graduate for class A cdl.My MVR sucks but all over 5yrs ago. I have a felon but that’s over 9yrs ago. knight,swift,and Schneider,denied me all company’s denied me for different reasons.is there anything anyone can help me with please an thanks in advance Source link
On Monday, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced the launch of a real-time system to inform truckers about truck parking availability at I-10 rest areas in the western and southeastern parts of the state. According to a January 27 announcement from ADOT, the Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS) was installed at the eastbound and westbound Ehrenberg...
