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Campaigns against distracted driving have been around for longer than cell phones have, but with roadways becoming busier and faster, and 5.27 billion people now using mobile phones, distractions are higher than they've ever been.

While some heavy-duty truck drivers may not have noticed that there was a one-day brake inspection blitz this past May, 1,151 vehicles learned about Brake Safety Day the hard way – by being put out of service.

Truckers are on deadlines and don't have all the time in the world to sit down and eat nice entrées, so they take the easier route: visiting a local fast-food chain. While fast food restaurants are convenient, and admittedly tasty, they don't always provide the healthiest meal choices (even when salads are on the menu). Unfortunately, there are more overweight and obese truck drivers on the road than healthier ones.

It seems like longer than a year and a half since the Coronavirus pandemic began, and its effects on the nationwide economy and supply chain continue to send aftershocks across multiple industries, including trucking. But even though the global pandemic has changed the lives and livelihoods of millions, it's only part of the problem when it comes to the biggest issues that are affecting the trucking industry. Researched and prepared by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) in 2020, this comprehensive list covers what was "the most chaotic and unpredictable time period in many decades."

We get it. You have places to be and deadlines to meet, and summertime is when all the "crazy drivers" come out that don't know how to use turn signals; don't know where they are going; or plainly just aren't paying attention to their surroundings. It's enough to get your blood pumping, and, in order to get the heck out of there, you may think the best approach is to floor it. But that will only lead to trouble down the road.

Let's face it – physically going to the store and shopping is becoming as outdated as writing letters. The convenience of Amazon and other e-commerce websites make it all too easy to find exactly what you're looking for – and usually more – right from the comfort of your own couch.

Chicago, IL: JIT Truck Parts™, a national aftermarket truck parts distributor directly servicing national, regional and local fleets, is pleased to announce it is growing the complete line of Interstate-McBee products supporting engines and fuel systems.

Last month, America's interstate highway system celebrated its 65th birthday, and while it does its job of getting truckers across the country with high-priority deliveries, industry experts say it's also in dire need of upgrade and investment.

We're now at a phase of the Coronavirus pandemic when mask mandates are being relaxed nationwide and businesses are welcoming patrons at full capacity. The world seems to be returning to normal – so why is it that you just can't seem to find a new V-band clamp, sensor, or other seemingly small parts with a decent lead time and price?

Women putting on make-up in the mirror (we see you, ladies). Men text-messaging their bros about something trivial no doubt (mhmm), and parents turning their heads to yell at screaming children in the backseat (eyes on the road, please)…distracted drivers are everywhere, and it's an increasing problem in the hot summer months during tourist season. In 2020 alone, there were over 500,000 trucking accidents on the road - some inevitably related to distracted driving and "crazy drivers" that are trying to book it fast to Disney World or some other wonderous family destination.

Navigating a 20,000+-pound vehicle across busy roadways at highway speeds is not for the faint of heart, and even seasoned drivers aren't spared from the hundreds of thousands of truck accidents that happen across the country per year.

They say driving a pick-up truck is like driving a boat, and those traveling the streets with an F-250 can attest to this. However, driving a big rig is a whole different story. Most of the time, driving a heavy-duty vehicle is a pleasant experience – cruising the open road – and, then you need to switch lanes, or worse, reverse.

If you've been part of the trucking industry for a while, then you know about the increasing importance of your vehicle's air system. As vehicles work to optimize uptime and become more fuel-efficient, more and more air-braked vehicles depend on clean, quality air from their air dyers to keep solid, liquid, and aerosol contaminants – like water and oil – out of the air brake system.

Frightful in a different way, of course. With temperatures scorching in the 90's across the country, it seems that everyone and everything around us is overheating and seeking shade – this includes your heavy-duty vehicle. The toasty early summer weather can cause negative impacts on trucks that will decrease performance; that is, if drivers don't maintain certain parts this season.

With all the grit, road salt, and other elements that drivers track into their vehicles throughout the day – not to mention the inconvenient coffee and food spills that frequently happen during a typical busy day in the industry - it's no secret that a floor mat is necessary to protect the floors and cab.

Chicago, IL: JIT Truck Parts, a national aftermarket truck parts distributor directly servicing national, regional, and local fleets, is pleased to announce it is launching the complete line of Walker Exhaust® parts online.

Cars and most trucks run on four wheels, and most heavy-duty trucks run on six to eight to eighteen for that matter. But what's so important about a fifth wheel? And we're not talking about when you're out with your two best friends and their spouses.

Chances are you don't pay much attention to your exhaust system until something's broken, and you're not alone. Your exhaust components have the very important job of making the toxic gases from your engine less harmful before they get released into the environment from your vehicle, and although an exhaust leak doesn't seem like a big deal, having one can lead to odorless, dangerous fumes in the cabin and failed emissions inspections.