• How To Secure Your Cargo in a Pickup Truck
    Trucks

    How To Secure Your Cargo in a Pickup Truck

    Are you going on a road trip, moving to a new home, or transporting tools for work? You will have to pack your truck so you can haul your load safely. Keeping your goods secure is important for your safety and the safety of others on the road. Learn to secure your cargo in a pickup truck! Obtain the Right Equipment First, you will need to purchase securement equipment for your truck. Typically, this includes heavy-duty anchor points and ratchet straps with a high-rated capacity. The capacity of your straps should equal one and a half weight of your cargo. Additionally, some trucks have built-in anchors at the bottom of…

  • Why It’s Important to Get Your Truck Regularly Checked
    Cars,  Trucks

    Why It’s Important to Get Your Truck Regularly Checked

    A truck is only as good as the value that you put into it, but it’s unfortunately common for some truck drivers to put very little into their trucks. They purchase the truck for lots of money, but they fail to keep paying when it comes to regular maintenance. It’s incredibly important to get your truck regularly checked. It does cost money, but that money you’re putting in helps diagnose and fix issues with your truck before they worsen and dramatically shorten its lifespan. Addressing Issues Early The biggest reason you need to get your truck checked regularly is that it can help you spot issues early. Then, you can…

  • 3 Tips When Driving A Large Vehicle For The First Time
    Driving,  Trucks

    4 Tips When Driving A Large Vehicle For The First Time

    If you are due to drive your first large vehicle, you might well be more than a little intimidated by it. Whether it is going to be a lorry, a truck, or even a narrowboat, you are probably keen to make sure that all goes to plan, everyone remains safe, and you don’t embarrass yourself. It is natural to feel this way, and to be a little apprehensive, but you should bear in mind that there are a few things you can do to make sure it all goes to plan the first time around. Let’s take a look at some of those right now. Be Patient First of all,…

  • Understanding Ute Hire in Adelaide, SA
    Cars

    Understanding Ute Hire in Adelaide, SA

    If you visit a construction site, you will find a lot of tools and equipment that are used to make work easier. Every piece of equipment in a construction site is used to perform a task and with the right personnel handling them, set goals and objectives will be achieved. One of the things you are likely to see on a construction site is a Ute. It is an Australian term for describing vehicles that have an open area or tray behind the passenger space. The term “Ute” is derived from the word utility and it is used to describe the versatility of a vehicle in serving diverse needs. When…

  • Truck Bed Camping
    Outdoors

    Everything You Want to Know About Truck Bed Camping

    As we come into the full swing of fall, you might be participating in seasonal outdoor activities such as hunting, grilling, tailgating and hiking—all of which could be complemented with some truck bed camping. For those unfamiliar with truck bed camping, it’s exactly as it sounds, camping out of truck. But as simple as the concept may be, there can be some tricks of the trade that’ll make it a more enjoyable experience. Check out the following tips that’ll let you live simply yet enjoyably out of your truck. Camp in a reliable truck For starters, you’ll want to make sure you have a reliable truck to camp out of.…