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Choosing to invest your hard-earned dollars into a class 8 big rig is a massive decision. And if you're buying a semi truck for the first-time, there's bound to be a tsunami of details being hurled your way, from warranty information and spec'ing parameters to various market options. Yup. It's daunting. Thankfully, we've put together a list of the TOP QUESTIONS TO ASK before investing money into a semi truck.  Want to know your truck's target rate per mile? Calculate your CPM here. Ke …

You're driving at 70 mph, but your dash says 0. Each shift jerks you forward and the cruise control won't stay on. Sound familiar? It's your Peterbilt speed sensor that's breaking down.  Buy a low-cost speed sensor replacement ahead of time and store it for a rainy day. It can prevent a lot of costly downtime. We keep a massive supply of heavy-duty replacement parts for Peterbilt in stock and ready to ship.  Key Takeaways Speed sensors send data to the speedometer, transmission, cruis …

Decorative light panels are an outstanding way to start personalizing your truck. Air breather panels offer tremendous visual appeal and can elevate your big rig's nighttime appearance. There are five main styles of air cleaner panels you can buy: Vortox, Nelson, Donaldson, Donaldson Premium, and Donaldson Preferred Fit. Shop Specialty Deals Find related semi truck accessories on sale. SHOP PROMOS The Types of Air Cleaners for Semi Trucks Explained You can even get custom engraved air breat …

If there's one thing that a truck driver needs it's more storage space. Buying the right heavy-duty commercial truck storage boxes is one of the most useful purchases you can make. Here are some of the best aftermarket semi truck toolboxes to improve your storage capacity while adding style to your big rig.  In this guide, we'll cover the different brands, materials, and design options you can choose from.  Key Takeaways Choose semi truck toolboxes by frame-mount space, storage need …

Ready to transform your rig into a hydraulic powerhouse? A semi-truck wet line kit can do the trick. One of these will turn your truck from a normal highway hauler into a workhorse capable of handling tasks in agriculture, construction, bulk hauling, or other industries. For those already running dump trailers, walking floors, or tankers, a precision-installed wet line kit is the difference between seamless performance and thousands of dollars in avoidable repair costs. In this post, we'll brea …