Articles written by Jeremy Handel
Articles written by
Jeremy Handel

Getting to Know Your Air System: Air Tanks

The air tank in your semi-truck’s air brake is one of the most important components in the system. Able to store large amounts of compressed air, air tanks, or “reservoirs,” supply the suspension, brakes, and additional systems with air. If you’ve ever wanted to know a little bit more about the reservoirs in your semi-truck’s air brake system, then you are in luck! Our experts have put together the following article to help make sure you know as much as possible about your reservoir tanks. Read on to learn more!

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Getting To Know Your Air System: Air Compressors

The air compressor in your semi-truck’s braking system, is one of the most important components in making sure you can safely control your vehicle. About braking systems in general, there is a lot to keep track of when you are making your regular inspections and the air compressor is integral. To help you learn a little more about the air compressor in your heavy-duty truck, our team has put together the following article. Read on to learn more about your commercial vehicle’s air compressor!

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Getting To Know Your Air System

If you drive a semi-truck or commercial vehicle, then it’s likely you’ve come across some that are made using air brake systems. The air brakes in your heavy-duty truck are one of the most important systems to make sure you know inside and out. To help you learn a little more about the air system in your semi-truck our team of experts has put together the following article for you to review. Read on to learn more about air brakes.

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ABS Electronic Control Units

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) in your semi-truck contains a very important component called an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), without which modern travel would not be as safe as it currently is. It is a small but effective unit that helps to make sure that, instead of losing control when you are skidding, you are still able to steer your vehicle. This means that, to a certain extent, you will still maintain control of your truck during emergency braking situations in which you may otherwise lose control.

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Getting To Know Your Fifth Wheel: Landing Legs

If you are a semi-truck driver, then you already know how important your fifth wheel is. When it comes to fifth wheels, there are several components included that help it to make smooth movements. One such component is the landing legs. If you’ve wanted to know more about the landing legs on your semi-truck’s fifth wheel, then you’ve come to the right place. To help you learn more about landing legs, our team has compiled the following article for you to look through. Read on to learn more about landing legs!

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Getting To Know Your Fifth Wheel: Top Plates

Next up in our series on the fifth wheels in your semi-truck, we’ll be discussing the importance of top plates and the role they play in helping your fifth wheel move smoothly while you are operating your vehicle. No matter what kind of heavy-duty vehicle you operate, towing jobs are close to impossible without the use of a fifth wheel top plate. The top plate in your fifth wheel is one of the most important components to consider when you are making your regular checks. Without a functioning top plate, your fifth wheel will not help your trailer move smoothly.

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Getting To Know Your Fifth Wheel

If you know trucks, then you know how important semi-truck fifth wheels are to keep maintained. Designed to make sure that your trailer moves easily when you make turns, fifth wheels are an integral part in making sure you can comfortably and safely maneuver your vehicle at any speed.

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Getting To Know Your Driveline: Differentials

Your truck’s differential is one of the main components when it comes to making sure the vehicle is moving in the right direction. In simple terms, your differential keeps your wheels on the same page, ensuring each has the right amount of power to drive in the direction you choose.

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Getting To Know Your Driveline: U-Joints

Next up in our series of articles related to the driveline in your semi-truck, our experts have put together the following information on universal joints for you to read through. U-joints are a small but incredibly important component when making sure you can properly operate your vehicle without any discomfort. Read on to learn more about the u-joints in your semi-truck’s driveline!

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Getting To Know Your Driveline: Drive Shafts

Drive shafts are an important component when making sure your semi-truck is comfortable and safe to operate. If you’ve been following our series on drivelines, then you’ll be excited for the article we’ve prepared on drive shafts. To help you learn a little more about driveshafts, our team of specialists have put together the following article for you to look through. Read on to learn more about drive shafts!

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Welcome To The New Website

Welcome to our new website. Whether you are a newcomer, or you’ve been purchasing aftermarket truck parts with us for years, you will find something to love about our new site.

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Getting To Know Your Driveline: Yokes

The yoke in your semi-truck’s driveline is a small but extremely important component to consider when it comes to making sure you can safely and comfortably operate your vehicle. If you’ve been keeping up with our series on drivelines, then you’ll be excited for our article on yokes. To help you increase your knowledge about the yokes in your big-rig’s driveline, our experts have put together the following article. Keep reading to learn more!

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Getting To Know Your Driveline: Axles

If you’ve been following our series on the driveline in your semi-truck, then it’s likely you have some questions about axles. While they may seem like an overlooked component in your driveline, axles actually serve several important purposes. In this article we’ll be discussing how axles help move your commercial truck. Read on to learn more about axles!

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Getting To Know Your Driveline: Clutches

The clutch in your semi-truck is one of the most important components when it comes to making sure you’re able to drive without issue. The first in our series on drivelines, the following article will help you develop little more knowledge on the subject clutches. Read on to learn more!

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Getting To Know Your Driveline

Your truck’s driveline is an often overlooked but extremely important part of the overall design and functionality. The system includes all the gears and axles needed to make sure you can move your truck comfortably and efficiently. In short terms, it shifts all the power from the engine and transmission and transfers it to the wheels.

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Getting To Know Your Engine: Flywheels

The final in our series on the diesel engine in your semi-truck, this article is designed to help you learn more about flywheels. If you’ve wanted to know more about diesel engine flywheels, then you’re in the right place. To help increase your knowledge on the subject, our experts have put together the following article. Read on to learn more about flywheels!

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Getting To Know Your Engine: Surge Tanks

Next up in our series on the parts that make up your semi-truck’s diesel engine, we will be discussing how your engine uses surge tanks to make sure it has the proper amount of fuel for high-speed driving. If you’ve had any questions regarding surge tanks, then you’ve come to the right place. To help you learn more about how surge tanks work, our experts have written the following article. Read on to learn more about surge tanks!

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Getting To Know Your Engine: Fuel Pumps

If you’ve been following our series on how diesel engines work in semi-trucks, then you’ve probably been wondering what comes next. If so, then you’ll be excited to know that our next article will be on fuel pumps. Fuel pumps are one of the most important components in making sure the diesel engine in your commercial truck is running properly. An injection pump, also known as a diesel pump, is used to fuel a diesel-powered engine.

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Getting to Know Your Engine: Rocker Arms

Next up in our series on diesel engines, we’ll be discussing rocker arms and how the function to help your engine move your vehicle. To help you learn more about commercial truck diesel engines, our team of experts have put together the following article on rocker arms. Read on to learn more about rocker arms.

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Getting To Know Your Engine: Fuel Injectors

If you’ve been following our series on semi-truck diesel engines, then the following article is sure to pique your interest. To help you learn a little more about the diesel engine powering your commercial truck, our experts have laid out the following article on fuel injectors for you to look through. Fuel injectors are one of the most important components in your commercial truck’s diesel engine. Without a properly working fuel injector, you will not be able to drive your vehicle in a way that is safe and most comfortable to you.

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