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All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Truck tire size is a critical factor in determining the load-carrying capacity. “A 225/70R19.5 LR G tire has a maximum load capacity of 3,970 pounds at 110 psi when used in a single position. A ...
Wheel-Ends: Torque Your Nuts - Maintenance - Trucking Info
WEBNov 2, 2010 · Hand tighten or use a low-torque nut runner to firm down the flange nuts. Lower the truck off the jack, and then tighten to the recommended torque following the proper sequence for your wheel type ...
News - Trucking Info
WEBLatest Zero-Emission Truck News from August 2024. HDT's roundup of battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric truck news features updates from Volvo, Hyundai, and Isuzu, plus charging ...
New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol …
WEBOct 6, 2021 · Scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Oct. 7, 2021, the rule is designed to make sure commercial drivers who are prohibited from driving because of drug and alcohol program ...
Cargo Securement: What You Need to Know - Safety
WEBFeb 21, 2017 · As with straps, chain ratings must equal at least one-half the weight of the cargo. Heavy equipment over 10,000 pounds requires direct tie-downs, and a minimum of four per piece, though carriers ...
Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations
WEBAug 31, 2020 · The following procedures are based upon recommendations outlined in SAE J2228. To assure proper and safe kingpin/fifth wheel coupling, kingpin inspection and maintenance should be conducted every ...
Test Drive: Fuso FG 4x4 Goes Almost Anywhere - Trucking Info
WEBFeb 13, 2012 · The tall FG is even more so. With a gross weight rating of 14,080 pounds, more than half of which is payload, it's not a light truck, either. Its primary competitor in North America is Ford's F ...
New Alternative Vision Standard for Commercial Drivers
WEBJan 21, 2022 · The new alternative vision standard requires that the individual: have, in the better eye, distant visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen), with or without corrective lenses, and field of vision ...
Why Quality Drivers and Safety Compliance are Key for Best …
WEBJan 2, 2024 · The CSA program uses FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS), which quantifies the on-road safety performance of carriers and drivers. It analyzes data-related key factors that are organized ...