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Safety Tips For Auto Drivers Sharing The Road With Large Trucks

Our highways accommodate millions of passenger vehicles, buses trucks, and tractor-trailers. These extremely large semi trucks carry essential products, parts, livestock, and equipment for business and consumers. Economically we need these big trucks, but sharing the road with them can be very dangerous. When driving near a tractor trailer be alert and take extra safety precautions.

Know the Risks:

Most states allow extremely large trucks and tractor-trailers to travel on major highways. The following are some of the current legal standards for semi trucks, tractor-trailers, and other large trucks:

• A loaded tractor-trailer can be up to 8 1/2 feet wide -- 50% wider that a passenger car. (102 inches)
• The overall length of a truck hauling a trailer can be up to 65 feet on designated truck routes.
• The length of a tractor-trailer transporting logs can be up to 70 feet, or more than 4 times the length of an average automobile.
• There is no overall limit on the length of a semi truck, if it is pulling one trailer no longer than 50 feet or two trailers no longer than 28 ½ feet each.
• The normal maximum load for a truck with a single trailer can be as much as 80,000 pounds. A few states, including Michigan, allow trailers with multiple axles and tires to haul up to 120,000. Watch for these trucks which usually carry steel, gravel, heavy equipment, asphalt, and other extremely heavy goods.
• The maximum weight of a tractor truck with two loaded trailers can be as much as 160,000 pounds, about the same weight as 50 passenger cars.

The enormous size and weight of a tractor-trailer make it a potentially dangerous vehicle, even if a skilled and careful truck driver is at the wheel.

Safety Tips for Auto Drivers Sharing the Road with Large Trucks

If you are on the highway near a tractor trailer or semi truck, you can reduce the risk of a serious accident by driving with extra care. Here are safety guidelines to help you protect yourself and your family:

• Stay out of truck blind spots. Although every truck has side mirrors, the driver still has blind spots--areas directly behind and on both sides of the truck where the driver cannot see cars. Look at the truck, if you can't see the driver's side view mirrors, you are in the blind spot and the driver can't see you. If your car is next to a large truck, either drive on past or back off. If you are passing, try to drive your car on the left side where the blind spot is smaller.

• Never follow a large truck too closely. Keep 20 to 25 car lengths between the front of your vehicle and the back of a large truck. This extra distance will allow you to see in front of the truck. In case there is congested traffic or an accident up ahead, you will see it in time to stop or safely steer your car away from the danger.

• Use extra caution when passing a large truck. After you pass a large truck, do not pull your car back into its traffic lane until you can see its headlights in your rear view mirror. Leaving this extra distance gives the truck driver the time to slow down or stop if something is happening on the highway ahead.

• Always remember that a loaded tractor-trailer or semi truck needs as much as 100 yards -- the length of a football field -- to come to a complete stop. No matter how crowded the highway, make sure to maintain this safe distance. If the truck driver ignores this margin of safety and follows your car too closely, do not take a chance. Move your car into another traffic lane.

• Always use your turn signals when changing lanes.  Drivers around you need to know what you are doing to maintain safe driving distances.

Attorney Marya Sieminski joined the Law Offices of Sam Bernstein in 2003. She is admitted to practice law in Michigan state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated magna cum laude from Wayne State University Law School. Marya has worked as a trial lawyer for 10 years and exclusively represented victims in personal injury litigation and in workers compensation claims. She also was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State of Michigan Workers Compensation Qualifications Advisory Committee. The Law Offices of Samuel I. Bernstein, our Michigan auto accident and personal injury law firm, has championed the cause of seriously injured Michigan auto accident victims for three generations.

Truck Drivers Jobs That Pay Well - Where is the Money?

Have you ever considered applying for one of the truck drivers jobs? If you are man who enjoys driving, why shouldn't you take this possibility into account? Regardless if you are tempted by the idea of having a truck driving career or simply by the fact that you can make easy money for a while, you should give it a try, in case you meet the requirements and as long as you know all the advantages and disadvantages that are implied by the truck drivers jobs.

First and foremost, you need to ask yourself: why would I want to be a truck driver? Is this the right job for me? Well, take a look at the following ideas regarding truck drivers jobs and see whether this is what you are looking for.

You might be aware of the fact that money is the number one reason why many men out there decide to apply for truck driving jobs. And how can they possibly ignore this aspect, considering that a beginner can make around $40,000 per year and a veteran can reach an impressive $100,000?

Money is not the only thing that matters when opting for truck drivers jobs. What else stimulates men to become truck drivers, you ask? Well, the fact that they can visit great places. Regardless if talking about local truck drivers jobs or international ones, the driver actually gets to see and admire new and beautiful places. After all, not many of us have the chance to visit the world and many of do not even catch the chance to visit our own country completely.

Now let's talk about the minuses that come along with the truck drivers jobs. Some might say that the truck drivers do not have the healthiest lifestyle and this might be correct, since their schedule is quite chaotic. Firstly, they are obliged to eat at fast foods on the road, foods which are high in grease. Secondly, truck drivers are forced to maintain a certain position for long periods of time, which can lead to back problems. Nevertheless, many drivers are affected by sleep apnea, as a result of sleeping irregularly.

Another disadvantage that is worth mentioning is the fact that the truck drivers jobs presuppose being away from home a lot. This might sound appealing for a young, adventurous and obligations-free person, but it might not appeal so much to a young man that has a family or studies to finish.

For sure, the longer trips and rides you get, the better truck driver salary you get. If you are only interested to be a local truck driver, then you can not expect to gain impressive amounts of money. On the other hand, such local truck drivers jobs allow you to come home to your family every night.

So, only you can decide if you want to apply for the truck drivers jobs. You might want to give truck drivers jobs a shot, since the money and the traveling opportunities are not aspects that can be easily neglected. If you decide to send your CV, then we wish you good luck in getting the truck driving jobs you aspire to!

Truck drivers jobs are in great demand throughout the USA, and offer top pay conditions for skilled truckers. InTruckDrivingJobs.com is a website by Sam Butler, who provides contacts with the latest and best paying employment opportunities for truck drivers; both in the US and abroad.

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So You Want to Be a Trucker

Unemployed?  Tired of your job?  Want a change of lifestyle?

If so, you may have noticed the ads for truck drivers.  Advertisements for truck drivers are everywhere.

"Experienced drivers needed."

"New graduates hired."

You see them in newspapers, on billboards, even 800 numbers on the back of trucks. And, along with employment ads for drivers are advertisements for trucking schools.

So, for the person with no experience driving a truck, what does it take to get trained and get a job in the industry? And once you have that job, what's the day-to-day life of a working truck driver like?

And, of course, the very important question – how much money can you make?

This article answers the above questions. However, this article targets persons who want to drive Class A equipment. Class A equipment consists of a tractor and one or more trailers attached to it, which can be hooked and unhooked. Class A does not include school busses, dump trucks, and other unibody trucks.

In order to drive Class A equipment commercially, you are required to obtain a Class A driver's license, from your state of residence. This is also called a Class A Commercial Drivers License, abbreviated CDL.

Nearly everyone who gets a Class A CDL attends some sort of a driving school. There are various options for driving school. Many state community colleges have CDL Training Programs. There are also independent CDL driving Schools, which will compress your training into an intensive 3 or 4 week period of time. Also, several of the larger trucking companies (Swift Transportation for example) operate their own CDL Driving Schools, in order to train drivers for employment.

Normally, the companies that operate their own training programs will loan you the cost of your training, and they will pay off the loan, provided you work for them for some period of time after graduating – generally 12 to 24 months.

Because of the desperate need for new truck drivers, similar arrangements for tuition reimbursement can often be worked out with independent driving schools, and the trucking companies that recruit new drivers from their graduate pools. Be careful, because if you don't complete your CDL course, or don't pass your state CDL test, you will still be responsible for tuition fees.

Most commercial driving schools break their training down into three areas – classroom training, range training, and road training.

Typically, classroom training is designed to help students pass the written part of their state CDL test. It is broken down into the areas of "General Knowledge", "Air Brakes", "Combination Vehicles", and (optionally) "Hazardous Materials". Most states publish a CDL Training Manual and the information is almost identical from state to state, except for certain state specific information, such as speeding laws. Most states also publish CDL training material on the internet.

During classroom training, the student also gets an introduction to logging.  Logging is discussed later in this article.

The purpose of Range Training is to teach you to maneuver a 53 foot trailer in a parking lot. Types of maneuvers generally taught are straight backups, backing up starting from a 45 degree angle, lane changing while backing up, and parallel parking.

Some students initially find backing up to be challenging, because the steering wheel movements to turn a trailer are opposite those in a car, but with enough practice, everyone eventually masters the maneuvers.

Road training teaches the following skills – gear shifting, turns, lane changes, highway driving, and dealing with road hazards and unexpected situations.

Shifting gears in a tractor is similar to shifting gears in a car with a standard transmission, except that most manual shift automobiles have a feature called "synchro mesh", which trucks do not have. The upshot of this is that truck engine RPM needs to be matched closely to road speed for each time you shift to a new gear.

It may seem counter-intuitive, but engine RPM speed needs to decrease when shifting from a lower gear to a higher gear, and increase when shifting from a higher gear to a lower gear.

Turning a tractor trailer takes practice, because the trailer portion of the tractor trailer combination does not turn when the tractor turns. Instead the trailer turns because the front of the trailer is pulled in some direction by the tractor, and the rear trailer wheels (called "tandems") follow the front of the trailer.

Once you have completed classroom, range, and road training, and passed the driving school's tests, it is time to take the state CDL test. Typically, if possible, you would like to take the state CDL test on the same equipment you have been practicing on in driving school. Driving school policies vary on this, so it is a good idea to ask before selecting a driving school.

Once you get your CDL, you can start driving a truck and making money, right?  Well, sort of.

Most companies who hire driving school graduates will not simply put a fresh graduate on the road alone in a truck. New graduates who hire on with a trucking company must complete a mentorship period, typically three to six weeks.

Under the supervision of the mentor, the new truck diver (trainee) gets an opportunity to improve his/her road skills in the real world; as well as learning how to handle shipper and receiver paperwork, and to operate on board computerized communications in his truck. During mentorship, the trainee will typically drive all over the United States under varying weather conditions and night driving conditions; gradually working his way up to 11 hour driving shifts.

During the mentorship period, the trainee learns the real world aspects of time management. All driving time, sleeper time, on duty time, and off-duty time must be logged in the logbook. The Federal Government imposes a number of limits on driving time, including the 11 hour driving rule, the 14 hour workday rule, and the 70 hour workweek rule. The trainee must learn to comply with these rules, yet still meet his delivery commitments.

Now, the big question – how much money can you make?

Trainees are paid a weekly salary during their mentorship period; but are paid by the mile, once they complete the mentorship period and have their own truck. Trainee weekly salaries vary from as low as $100.00/wk to as high as $500/wk, often increasing as the trainee progresses in his mentorship.

New truck operators can make from twenty-five to thirty cents per mile, depending on the company. The average truck driver can run from 2500 to 3500 miles per week. Salary raises of a few cents per mile come quickly the first year; typically after six months, and again after the first year. Experienced drivers (those with 3 to 5 years, or more of driving), can earn between forty to forty-five cents per mile.

Another category of driver is the "Owner/Operator". The Owner/Operator makes a considerably higher rater per mile, than the company driver, but he also has greater expenses, because he must own (or lease)his own equipment, pay his own maintenance and upkeep costs, and pay for his own benefits such as medical insurance. There are various categories of owner/operator; some of whom operate under exclusive agreements with specific Trucking Companies, and those who operate completely independently, carrying so-called "brokered" loads.

In summary, if you are interested in becoming a truck driver, you should evaluate whether you will like the lifestyle, evaluate your salary requirements versus what companies are offering, then make inquiries of schools and trucking companies to find a good match. Happy trucking.

copyright 2006 Sam Mela

Sam Mela is a former trucker who now writes articles, and tutors math and computer languages. He loves to get news tips from working truckers. He operates a Google User Group at http://groups.google.com/group/TruckSafety  His web site is http://www.SamMela.com.

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Tax Exempt Truckers

Trucking and taxes go hand-in-hand. But trucking companies and owner operators in trucking who have an ICC number or who are leased to a carrier that has an ICC number can save on sales tax in some states.

Some states, like Oregon, Montana and New Hampshire, have no sales tax at all for any retail purchases.

Other states, like Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania, will provide a form to fill out and sign. If a trucking owner operator or the trucking company he is leased to have an ICC number, the owner operator (or trucking company) does not have to pay sales tax in those states for the items bought for their trucks.

Good luck trying to get out of paying sales tax at Wal-Mart, but at the truck stop shop, they'll know what you're talking about. Consider that if you are buying a full set of drives you may be paying retail prices in the $3,000 range. At 6% sales tax, you will save $180. That is certainly worth the time to fill out a tax form.

Most retailers in the trucking industry won't suggest to owner operators that they may be tax exempt. The owner operator will have to ask if the shop or supply store will honor that provision. Tax exemption forms create more paperwork for the retailers, so they tend to keep the uninformed truckers in the dark about it.

An owner operator who wants to save on sales tax would be wise to buy his supplies in one of these states. Whatever state you are in, if you get repairs, maintenance or supplies, always ask if they have a tax exempt form you can fill out. They may or they may not, but it is certainly worth enduring an occasional blank stare in order to double check.

States that should allow tax exempt status in addition to those already mentioned are Kansas, Missouri, and Washington. PDFs for many state sales tax exemption forms can be found online.

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How to Grow your Trucking Company

Running a successful trucking company requires three things.

1. Finding truck loads of freight
2. Moving the truck load from point A to point B
3. Managing all the little details so that 1 and 2 happen successfully

Sounds easy, doesn’t it? However, most trucking companies fail because of the little details that go wrong. Repairs are missed, so trucks stop working. Drivers are not paid on time, so the drivers quit. Fuel is not paid for, so the trucks stop moving freight. Although the problems may look entirely unrelated, they are connected. They all indicate that there are cash flow problems. What is worse, your company may be doing great and invoicing a lot, and still have cash flow problems. That is why most owners don’t find out about the problems until it is too late.

Trucking companies need money to keep running. Actually, they need more money than traditional companies. Money to pay drivers. To pay for fuel and repairs. To run their business. In the transportation industry, you surely need to spend money to make money. Otherwise, try hauling a load in a truck that does not have fuel….or a paid driver.

The biggest cash flow challenge that trucking company owners have is waiting up to 60 days to get paid for their freight bills. Slow paying clients can limit your cash flow and potentially drive you out of business.

Fortunately, trucking companies have a great financing option that is easy to qualify for. It is called freight bill factoring. Freight bill factoring provides you with immediate money for your freight bills and eliminates having to wait to get paid by your clients. It provides you with the necessary funds to repair your trucks, pay your drivers and keep up with fuel expenses.

Freight bill factoring is really easy to do and set up. And more importantly, once you set it up, it can provide you with ongoing continuous funding. This enables you to turn invoices into cash almost immediately, and use the money to grow your company.

Growing your trucking company does not have to be a financial challenge. Freight bill factoring can help you finance your way to success.

About Commercial Capital LLC Moving truck loads of freight?  Need business financing? Use freight bill factoring to finance your growth. Call Marco Terry at (866) 730 1922 for a consultation and a quote.

Road Usage Tax and Commercial Carrier Trucking Transponders

Many people wonder why they should pay taxes for roads they never drive on or for an inter-coastal ferry system, which is subsidized with tax dollars which they will never ride on; all good questions indeed. A fuel tax on each gallon of fuel makes sense because those who use the most fuel travel the most distance and thus use the road the most.

Those with more fuel-efficient cars generally drive lighter cars, which weigh less and are less damaging to the road. In the future people who drive hybrids or even fuel cell vehicles will be paying nothing in the way of gasoline or diesel fuel taxes because they will not be buying any. Thus the more people who buy such cars the more the remaining people will have to pay for the roads while so many with hybrids pay so little or those with fuel cells pay none at all? Sure one could say it serves those gas guzzlers right. But there will come a time with the taxes on gasoline will be so high since so few are paying in that the system will collapse and the roads will become in a state of disrepair.

Additionally less fortunate and lower class will not be able to afford new fuel cell cars and will be paying the most, exactly what our most liberal citizens complain about. Federal Reserve Chairmen Greenspan before retirement discussed the need that a use tax of services was appropriate to alleviate problems like this in many sectors of the economy, not just roads and transportation.

One place I see emerging, as a critical point in all of this is the large over the road trucks and their wear and tear on the highway infrastructures. In many places we have toll-ways, which would account for such usage, yet in other parts of our nation we have freeways. We cannot turn them into toll-ways without jeopardizing already insane traffic bottlenecks out in the Midwest, West and Southern States. But luckily most over the road trucks have transponders for communication and routing information for GPS systems and to the trucking company dispatch.

I propose that the road usage tax be re-calibrated to more mirror the actual usage of the highways and that we use the already installed Commercial Carrier Trucking Transponders. This way small trucking companies that work locally are not charged the same fees that interstate trucks pay and that the monies go to where the most wear and tear is occurring.

You see we just cannot trust high-powered politicians to redistribute monies in districts that do not deserve them, as we all suffer, as well as our infrastructures when this is done. Nor can we trust an archaic system, which is unfair to the taxpayer, whether it is you or I or a commercial enterprise. More thoughts like this in 2006.

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How Much Does it Cost to Build a Truck Wash?

Many folks want to build a truck wash and then start making a business plan. They go look at a truck wash and then think to themselves, well I can build something like that cheap enough. Get a steal building, put down some concrete, buy some equipment and suddenly I am in business right? Sure, in theory.

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Truck Wash? Well, down and dirty somewhere between $225K to $400K not including property. I have seen them done cheaper, but generally by the time it is completed it comes out to a heck of a lot more. And once you build a truck wash you want to be sure it makes money to pay off all those loans and the ROI on the property too. But what about the cost of the truck washing services? Well consider about $28.50 to $35.00 average ticket. Now most truck washes get a good $45 to $ 55 for a tractor trailer rig, but due to some local fleet deals, some bobtails and full price combos the average is generally lower. As the Founder of the Truck Wash Guys often new entrants into the market will ask me questions about the industry for instance this recent question;

"The truck wash model appears very compelling. Do you have any rules of thumb as to what I should expect to pay to build one, what ticket average I might look for, and how much I can expect to drop to the bottom line?"

The answer is that these costs vary by region and it is not such a simple answer. Although I do hope you learned a little bit from today’s discussions? I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.

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Dump Truck Financing for Construction Companies

Dump truck financing, or financing for trucks, is just like financing anything else. In order to find the right loan program you need to find a lender that offers a loan program designed for your needs. If you need to finance dump trucks, semi trucks, or heavy duty trucks, then you will need to find a lender that not only offers a loan program for vehicles, but that also specializes in business vehicle loans.

To qualify for dump truck financing you will need to go through the standard loan process. First you will need to find a lender. Secondly you will need to fill out an application form and submit the required documentation. And finally your loan application will need to be approved by the lender. Your ability to qualify for truck financing will depend on a lot of things including the type of truck that you are trying to finance, how long you have been in business, what your credit history is, what collateral you have, and the type of business that you operate.

If you are having a difficult time finding a 100 percent dump truck financing program, or if you have not been able to qualify for one of these loans then you may want to consider other financing options. Your first alternative to 100 percent truck financing is partial financing. In this case you would put down a percentage of the truck’s value in your own money and then finance the remaining balance with a truck loan. These loans are much easier to qualify for then 100 percent loans, and they tend to offer better rates and terms. Your second option is to lease instead of buying your truck. Leasing has several advantages over buying, with one advantage being that it offers more tax benefits than purchasing the machine outright.

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How to Get a Truck Driving Job

Truck driving is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing careers in the country. The commercial trucking industry is expected to see a shortage of over 200,000 drivers over the next ten years while the economic demand for trucking services is expected to increase substantially. Due to this forecasted shortage, trucking companies are now offering better than ever wages, benefits and schedules. Sound interesting? Here's how you can become a commercial truck driver.

- It may not be a formal or mandatory requirement, but you should complete high school or get your General Education Development diploma (GED); you will find that most trucking companies desire to hire high school graduates.

- A tainted driving record may keep you from getting the trucking job you want, so preserve a clean record. Any DUI convictions or moving violations may prevent you from being hired. If you have any such convictions, misdemeanors, or felonies, it is imperative that you are honest on your applications, so that you can be matched with companies that would consider hiring you despite past convictions.

- Get your CDL (commercial driver's license). A CDL is required of any persons that will be driving trucks that weight over 26,000 pounds and or transports hazardous materials. The CDL is comprised of a written exam and a driving exam to ensure your abilities to operate a commercial vehicle.

- The U.S. Department of Transportation requires an exam as well: the FMCSR, or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations exam. This includes a written test and physical exam with vision and hearing evaluations. The exam is required every two years in order for a truck driver to maintain a truck driving job.

- Trucking companies are required to carry out pre-employment and subsequent periodic drug test of all truck drivers. Failing such a test may result in not be hired or immediate termination if you are a current employee during that time.

Truck Paper - Much More Than Just A Semi Trucks For Sale Newspaper

Jim is a semi-truck driver on his way to Seattle and wants to check out the weather conditions. Instead of his trusted print version of Truck Paper, he goes to truckpaper, and then lands on to the web page of Seattle Met Traffic Flow.

Tom is a semi-truck owner who wants to locate semi-truck dealers situated in Nebraska. He types in truckpaper into Google search and viola! The names of 40 semi-truck dealers get displayed.

When you are involved with trucks, you gotta have information on the tip of your fingers. For years, the Truck Paper newsprint edition has been a trusted friend for many a working owner operator. Usually found at most major truck stops, it is the preferred owner operator companion at the local diner.

Many of the owner operators I have interviewed indicated that they had no idea how many tools and resources were available at truckpaper. What I found was that most diehard truck paper newsprint loyalists rarely use the internet version of Truck Paper.

The truck paper can prove to be much more than just semi trucks for sale. Truckpaper is one efficient pit stop providing information on a multitude of owner operator topics.

The truckpaper.com website makes it incredibly easy to shop for your next semi truck. Their search features allow you to compare pricing and features that provide a more focused approach to getting the most semi truck for your money. Whether your interest lays in the legendary Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks or the Japanese Isuzu or may be the world renowned Scania, you just have to browse through the Truck Manufacturers section.

If you are interested in purchasing a semi-truck, then chances are you may also be in need of financing. Truckpaper.com provides various institutions that are interested in financing your purchase. Whether you are purchasing a new truck or used equipment, various institutions are waiting for turning your dream into a reality.

Now that you have purchased a semi-truck, you might be looking out for a driver. Or may be you are interested in becoming an owner operator. Whatever your needs, you can visit the 'Industry Jobs' section and view the jobs listed or post your own requirements. You can also look at the 'View Job Wanted Listings' and 'Post Job Wanted Listings'.

If you are purchasing a newer semi truck for yourself, you might want to sell your old truck. Well, in that case, you need not look beyond truckpaper.com. There are no charges for listing your entry into 'For Sale Listing'. Similarly, you can also check out the ' Want-to Buy' section and locate a prospective buyer for your used truck.

As you have commissioned your new truck into service, you might want to protect it. Truckpaper.com lists out the website addresses of various insurance companies. It also gives the website addresses of various meteorological departments located in the USA. This ensures that your truck and the driver does not run into rough weather and even if it does, you have someone to compensate for your losses.

Sometimes, your semi-truck might get stolen. So, in such cases, apart from registering it with the police, you can also post the information about the stolen truck on truckpaper.com and who know a fellow trucker might help you to locate your truck.

Truckpaper also hosts information on various topics such as provider of various parts, truck services and accessories, driving schools, periodical and publications useful for members of the trucking fraternity, information on various trucking shows and expos, truck auctions etc.

So, if you are a novice in the world of trucks or a veteran member truckpaper.com will surely satisfy all your needs.

The author is an independent publisher that covers multiple topics in the heavy duty truck aftermarket. This article feature little known, valuable trucker tools found in the print version of Truck Paper and on the web at Truckpaper.com