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You know how important it is to be a good driver and make sure your vehicle is properly maintained. See what advice users have submitted for keeping commercial vehicles in tip top shape and for being a courteous driver on the road.
Before you do your pre-trip inspection, kiss your wife and kids and tell them you love them. After you get finished with your pre-trip inspection, call them and reassure them you love them and already miss them and you have their interests always covered!
A patched flat is better than a plugged flat.
When you are on the freeway and only want to drive the speed limit or slower, please be courteous and stay in the RIGHT LANE. The right lane is for slower traffic.I know we see it all the time, Sunday drivers in the other lanes slowing everyone down and causing Blood Pressures to rise from other drivers. Another way of causing accidents and Road Rage.
If you feel your head nod or you take one of those long blinks of your eyes, get off the road immediatly, the next one could be your last!
During the winter if your locks are frozen, insert your key as far as it will go. Then take a match or lighter and heat the key for 60 seconds and voila! The lock is thawed and opens up.
Be smooth on the accelerator. It will not only improve your fuel mileage; but it prolongs the life of your drive train, your tires will last longer, it will even be easier on the truck body.
Regular oil changes prolong engine life.
Don't panic and brake when you see an emergency vehicle coming up fast behind you; move over to the other lane if safely possible.
Slow down around curves, especially on wet roads.
Make sure that you have regular maintenance done on your truck such as: Oil changes, tuneups, etc. Usually a shop will check all your fluids and your tire pressure at this time. It saves a lot of money in the long run, plus you know that your vehicle is safe.