The 4 State Trucks Blog
Semi Truck Steering Wheel Style Guide for Owner-Operators
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
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20th Mar 2026
Haul of Fame: Workinâ Man Blues â Bryan Martinâs 1987 Peterbilt 359 Reborn
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
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20th Mar 2026
Vendetta Cleaning Products (Why Truck Owners Should Use Them)
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
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19th Mar 2026
5 Semi Truck Spring Cleaning & Maintenance Tips for Owner-Operators
Cold winter weather can take its toll on semi truck parts. The spring season offers the perfect opportunity to clean, inspect, and review the general functionality of your semi truck.
Here are five money-saving tips for maintaining and cleaning your semi truck in the springtime.
#1. Replace the Windshield Wipers
It’ll soon be the rainy season.
Now is the best time to swap out worn wipers. Ice and snow tear down the rubber edges of the wiper blades. Replacing these is an easy f
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13th Mar 2026
I-65 Chrome Shop Becomes an Authorized Dealer of 4 State Trucks: Expanding Access to Semi Truck Parts in Indiana
Owner-operators, fleets, and repair shops across the Midwest now have expanded access to one of the largest selections of aftermarket semi truck parts in North America.
I-65 Chrome Shop is officially an Authorized Dealer of 4 State Trucks, strengthening parts availability, installation support, and service for drivers traveling through Northern Indiana and surrounding freight corridors.
This partnership connects the trusted local expertise of I-65 Chrome Shop with the national inventory, product
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10th Mar 2026