Truck and Trailer Repair

10/13/2023

It's Friday the 13th. What are your driving superstitions?

10/11/2023

Normally, you're going to see some sparks and may even feel a surge of electrical current. This is because the reverse polarity causes the current to flow in the opposite direction, which can lead to damage or even personal injury.

Connecting the cables backwards can also damage the vehicle?s electrical system and the battery itself. As a result, you might experience malfunctions in different components or a dead battery that won?t take a charge.

While all this information might sound scary, modern vehicles often have built-in safeguards to prevent significant damage. Nevertheless, you?ll always want to double-check the connections before jumping your car to avoid any potential mishaps.

10/09/2023

Been there...

10/06/2023

Now used whenever you want to get things moving (literally or figuratively), the phrase developed in the early 1900s as a reference to traveling circuses or other entertainment acts.

10/04/2023

With summer just a fading memory, it's now time to start thinking about getting your vehicles ready for the colder months ahead. Here are a few simple checks to help keep your vehicles in top condition. Call us at 404-363-0716 today to schedule your fleet's preventative maintenance appointments.

10/02/2023

Name Your Car Day on October 2nd encourages a special commitment to your vehicle. Does your ride have a name?

09/29/2023

In analyzing thousands of deer-vehicle collisions, experts found that these accidents occur most frequently at dusk and dawn, when deer are most active and drivers' ability to spot them is poorest. Only about 20 percent of accidents occur during daylight hours. Deer-vehicle accidents occur eight times more frequently per hour of dusk than daylight, and four times more frequently at dusk than after nightfall.

09/27/2023

When thinking through the costs of maintaining fleet vehicles it's important to calculate not just parts and labor but truck payments and downtime.

09/25/2023

In honor of National Comic Book day, comment with your favorite character!

09/22/2023

For most vehicles, the "sweet spot" on the speedometer is in the range of 40-60 mph. Vehicles with a higher road load will reach the sweet spot at a lower speed. Some of the main factors that determine the road load of the vehicle include how aerodynamic it is as well its size and weight.

09/20/2023

09/15/2023

A typical semi truck can last up to around 750,000 miles or more. While no truck is going to last forever, there are some things you can do to get the most mileage out of it and make it last as long as possible. Call Truck and Trailer Repair at 404-363-0716 today to stay on top of those maintenance tasks.