The 4 State Trucks Blog

There hundreds of ways to customize your big rig with watermelon lights. These cab/marker lights can be paired to custom body paint colors, the primary semi truck headlights, exterior chrome trim pieces, and various accent lights to create a truly custom look and feel.  Key Takeaways Follow color laws and keep decorative lights separate from required safety lighting. Plan wire size, fuses, relays, switches, grounds, and total electrical load. Measure and test the full lighting layout befo …

Looking for the perfect steering wheel design to accentuate your cab’s theme? Here’s everything you need to know before buying a replacement semi steering wheel or steering wheel cover for your big rig. Top Aftermarket Semi Truck Steering Wheel Brands How to Find the Right Aftermarket Steering Wheel for Your Truck Spline/Shaft: The spline is a set of fine ridges on the steering shaft. The hub adapter must match the spline count to slide onto the ridges and fit the steering column …

In the world of classic trucking, some rigs simply haul freight—while others become legends on the road. Every so often, a truck comes along that represents far more than horsepower, chrome, and polished aluminum. It represents decades of history, craftsmanship, and the dedication required to bring a classic truck back to life the right way. Workin’ Man Blues, a beautifully restored 1987 Peterbilt 359 owned by Bryan Martin of Martin Livestock, is one of those trucks. This remarkabl …

Vendetta’s lineup of cleaning products offers drivers an affordable and accessible way to clean their truck anytime and anywhere. If you pull into a gas station and there are no window cleaners available, you can easily grab a bottle of Vendetta glass cleaner from your cabin storage bin, spray the windows and wipe them off in minutes. Boom. Done. Not only does this brand feature dozens of cleaners, but it also has great aromas to choose from. Vendetta offers a wide array of scents: Irish …

Cold winter weather can take its toll on semi truck parts, from the exhaust hardware and bolts (these can become brittle and snap off) to the air filter pleads getting clogged with debris and salts from melted ice crystals.  Winter trucking is a battle; spring is the recovery period.  It's the perfect time to deep-clean and inspect your truck. After talking to a few owner-operators, here are the top five expense-saving tips for maintaining and cleaning your semi truck.  Top 3 Key …