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02/04/2022

Invented by Clessie Lyle Cummins (1886-1968), this device (produced by the Jacobs manufacturing company since 1961) has contributed significantly to highway safety.

They are too loud because they open the exhaust valve at full compression, when there is high pressure, probably on the order of 20 atmospheres, inside the cylinder. This tends to be loud.

For most people, engine braking is a given in vehicles; but the truth is only gasoline engines have engine braking. Diesel engines do not have the same braking mechanisms as gasoline engines, instead they have two different mechanisms; the first is compression release engine brake, which is commonly known as Jake brake, and the exhaust brake. The main difference between the two is in how they operate. A Jake brake creates braking force by releasing the compressed air inside the cylinders. In contrast, an exhaust brake blocks the path of the exhaust, causing an increased pressure in the exhaust manifold.

01/24/2022

One of the most misconstrued topics in the diesel world is how emissions equipment impacts your truck. Many people believe that deleting your DPF will enhance your truck’s performance and help solve DPF/EGR failures. Well, the data around these systems has been building up for quite some time.

Finding a Shop to Help You
Once you’ve deleted your emissions, you will be hard-pressed to find a franchised dealership to assist you. They don’t want the liability of working on removed emission equipment, and they have no way to warranty the work. That means you are now on your own to find a qualified independent facility that will work with you. As most of you know, seeing these on the open road can be difficult at best, even if the engine problem you are having has nothing to do with your tune or delete.

Reselling Your Truck
If you are ever thinking about selling or trading your truck in, you will more than likely run into issues. If you do sell it with deleted components, the person that purchases your vehicle or takes it on trade has a legal case against you. You performed an illegal modification and didn’t notify the buyer; you are opening yourself up to lawful (and costly) matters. You will more than likely need to restore all deleted components to their original configuration at your expense. Even bringing your truck to an auction doesn’t take you off the hook, as the person below noted in a forum. You’ll often find law enforcement showing up at public auctions to ensure no shenanigans are happening.

01/23/2022

Steep mountain roads and winter weather conditions can make truck driving and installing chains a challenge. But putting chains on a truck’s tires can make the difference between getting stuck on the side of the road and making a pickup or delivery on time.

Law school
Certain states require commercial truck drivers to carry chains during certain times of the year, even if the weather is clear. This is because conditions can change quickly in some areas, especially with elevation. Chains are more commonly used in the western and northern U.S. than other regions.

Clothes make the man/woman
Putting chains on is a cold and dirty process. Waterproof coveralls and mud boots are the ideal ensemble for chaining up. They make the process a little easier on drivers and they won’t have to change clothes after they finish. According to The American Driver website, “It’ll be the best expense you’ll ever make for winter driving conditions.”

My way or the highway?
There’s no specific process or only one right way for installing chains. Drivers should find what works for them. However, many of them, including Smart Trucking’s Catherine MacMillan, have found it best to lay the chains out alongside each tire, checking for damage or kinks. Damaged chains will put drivers in violation of many chain laws and improper installation will cause damage.

Train and practice, practice, practice
No matter which process they choose, carriers should encourage their drivers to practice chaining up in a warm, dry space.

Important Things to Know About Tire Chains while Driving Truck on Winter Snow

1. Keep to a Safe Speed
2. Avoid Bare Pavement
3. Chains Slip-on Pavement
4. Routine Inspections Are Necessary
5. Chained Tighteners Can Cause Problems
6. State Regulations for Using Tire Chains

01/20/2022

Cross docking is a logistical strategy where products and materials are unloaded from one inbound source (truck, railcar, etc.) and then immediately moved onto outbound transportation with as little storage time as possible. This is desirable because the longer products sit in a warehouse or other storage location, the less overall value they provide.

Warehousing and Distribution
Cross docking is most commonly used as part of a company's warehouse and distribution efforts. Many companies have products brought into a warehouse where they are sorted, consolidated, and then put onto another truck or transport vehicle to go out to a retail outlet. These locations serve as warehouses or distribution centers

Advantages
Control - Companies get to direct product levels at a much more detailed level. This ensures each retail outlet gets exactly what it needs to meet customer demands, no more and no less.

Just in Time - Cross docking is often used for just-in-time manufacturing where supplies are delivered where they are needed as they are needed to ensure there is no excess storage of parts or products

Lower Warehousing Costs - With this type of distribution strategy in place, there is much less need for warehousing products, which saves companies money.

Organized - When properly implemented, this strategy can help keep a company's supply line more organized.

Reduced Labor Costs - With less storage and warehousing, there is less need for people handling the products, which can help drive down labor costs.

01/17/2022

Identifying your cost per mile helps your business by allowing you to see spending patterns and areas you can cut costs. It means you know what a fair rate is to move a load so you don’t operate at a loss. It also helps with a business plan if you’re getting your own trucking authority.

If you want to get the most out of your cost-per-mile for decision making, you need to understand your variable costs versus your fixed costs.

There are three key areas where knowing your cost-per-mile will put you ahead of the pack.
1. It will help you know if you should take a load or not.

2. It can give you a good idea whether or not you will be able to make money based on current rates brokers and shippers are paying.

3. Knowing how much your maintenance and repairs will cost can help you see trouble before it starts causing you lots of problems.

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08/26/2021

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