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Semi truck mirrors are crucial for maintaining clear visibility, reducing blind spots, and ensuring safe driving for drivers and other vehicles on the road.  Here’s an example. Let’s say you’re looking to replace your OEM Peterbilt 379 mirrors with a high-quality aftermarket alternative; with so many options on the market, it’s good to have a solid reference guide to make the best choice possible, both for resale value and pricing.  Good news!  In this simp …

As a truck driver, your seat is where you spend the majority of your day. It's your workspace. Investing in a semi truck seat with proper lumbar support and ergonomic features can pay dividends for your long-term health on the road.  Here are some of the best semi truck seats that you can buy at 4 State Trucks! How to Choose the Best Semi Truck Seat? Test the seat. When it comes to seat comfort, it's 100% subjective. Some drivers swear up and down that Bostrom is the best of the best. Whe …

Watermelon lights are commonly used for functional purposes like side marker lighting or cab roof lighting, and sometimes just for aesthetic appeal like grille accents or underglow effects. They are also wildly popular at truck shows and add a ton of style to most class 8 heavy-duty trucks while serving a useful, functional purpose.  However, plenty of semi-truck drivers opt for the classic-looking glass incandescent lights as well. These lights emanate a softer and less saturated hue. …

The parts of a class 8 truck that see the most frequent repair and replacement are areas where tons of heat, friction, and pressure occur. No-brainer, right?  Here are some of the most frequently replaced semi truck parts, along with some tips on how to find reliable aftermarket replacement semi truck parts for your truck’s model and year. Be sure to adhere to commercial truck maintenance best practices to avoid costly replacement.  Brake Components Without proper brake …

Choosing the right heavy-duty aftermarket exhaust kit is important. The quality of the kit’s materials will affect the performance, visual appeal, and even DOT compliance of your Peterbilt semi truck. Shop Peterbilt Exhaust By Model: Peterbilt 389 Exhaust Peterbilt 379 Exhaust Peterbilt 359 Exhaust Peterbilt 352 Exhaust Peterbilt 367 Exhaust Peterbilt 362 Exhaust Peterbilt 357 & 378 Exhaust Peterbilt 386 Exhaust Stacks Here are some of the top-selling exhaust-kit brands for Peterbilt …