The 4 State Trucks Blog

Some of the best gifts for truck drivers are accessories that help make their job easier. Truckers spend hours on end sitting in a single spot while dealing with the stresses of modern day driving. The best stocking stuffers and Christmas gifts are items that make life just a little easier on the road. Here's a roundup of some of the best trucker gift ideas that focus on utility and comfort.  #1. Rear-View Backup Cameras If there’s one thing a trucker can always use, it’s mo …

Backup cameras can be a downright lifesaving accessory for truck drivers. But with countless commercial camera product models available, it's hard to sift through it all and find the right fit.  Commercial Trucking Camera Systems Explained There is a wide gambit of backup cameras and fleet dash cams available for trucks that have more features and advanced tech than you can throw a stick at. Top-of-the-line features span from machine learning and cloud based AI integrations that are used to …

Peterbilt: A Legendary Name in American Trucking A fast, engaging history—from WWII logging ingenuity to today’s electric rigs. As far as top-tier commercial trucking companies go, Peterbilt remains a legendary name in the trucking industry. Here’s the quick version of how the Peterbilt brand got its start.  The Founding of Peterbilt: WWII, Logging Woes & Buying a Bankrupt Firm Trapped in the tense atmosphere of a world war, with Americans crawling out of the e …

It's a small, affordable accessory that drivers love. Yup. We're talking about semi truck spinner knobs. They give you better wheel control, reduce wrist fatigue, and help you make smoother turns in tight spaces. In this guide, we’ll cover the top semi truck steering wheel spinner knobs to buy, different styles, materials, and troubleshooting tips for installing a spinner knob on your truck.  Why Truckers Use Steering Wheel Spinner Knobs Faster maneuvering in parking lots and loading …

Winter truck driving can be downright trecherous to haul payloads in, especially when you don't have the right winter-ready trucker gear to get you through difficult drives in below-freezing temperatures. When it comes to outfitting your commercial truck or tractor trailer with winter products, prioritize stocking backup parts that tend to fail in winter, like air dryers and cartridges, personal safety items like first aid kits and heating products, and diesel fuel treatment. Here is a roundup o …