Do You Still Need a 90-Day BIT Inspection? California’s Scope Rules Explained
California narrowed the 90-day BIT inspection cycle. Most heavy equipment stayed in it. Lighter straight trucks moved to the federal annual inspection instead. And the thing that decides which category you’re in isn’t just what your truck weighs, it’s what you tow. If you pull a trailer for a living, nothing changed for you. If […]
DPF Regeneration Taking Too Long? Signs Your Truck Needs Immediate DPF Filter Cleaning Service
If your DPF warning light keeps coming back, no matter how long you drive, your filter is no longer cleaning itself. Diesel particulate filters are designed to trap soot from your exhaust, but they need to burn that soot off regularly to keep your truck running smoothly. When this regeneration process drags on, drops out […]
Tire Blowouts on Long Hauls: Causes, Prevention, and Truck Roadside Assistance
A tire blowout is one of the most high-pressure situations a truck driver can face. One moment you’re cruising down the highway, and the next, you’re fighting to keep your heavy rig in its lane. While a blowout happens in a split second, the events leading up to it usually take much longer. Understanding why […]
Safe Parking for Trucks: Essential Solutions for Drivers
California has a commercial truck parking problem, and any driver who has run the I-5 or the CA-99 corridor already knows it. When Hours of Service run out and the ELD locks the truck down, the options are rarely good. Truck stops are full by early evening. Rest areas have posted time limits and no […]