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7 Things to Check Before Starting a Truck That's Been Sitting for Months
How long can a truck sit before you can't just turn the key and go?
Not very long, as it turns out. A few months parked is enough for the fuel to turn, the battery to die, and the brakes to seize up. Some of that you can catch yourself before you start it. Some of it you can't.
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Your Driver Says the Truck "Feels Off." Here’s Where to Start
A driver walks up to you and says the truck feels off. No warning light, no fault code, nothing obvious to point at. That kind of feedback puts you in a decision gap right away.
You can send the truck back out and hope it holds. You can pull it off the road without a clear reason. Either way, you’re making a call without enough information.
Most Common Truck Failures on the Road: Wear and Tear of Tires
As a truck driver, you depend on the health and condition of your truck. That is especially true if you own your truck.
Small issues now can compound into expensive issues later. Because of this, it is important that you can spot the warning signs of truck failure before they become roadside problems.
Most Common Truck Failures on the Road: Faulty Brakes
On the road, your truck’s safety is the most important thing.
If your truck is in poor or dangerous condition, then it is a threat to you and other drivers.