Goodyear might be best known for their blimps, but this company is still one of the top tire manufacturers in the nation. And with the introduction of their new tire, The Goodyear Unisteel[R] G395 LHS[TM] line haul steer tire, Goodyear doesn’t let their fan base down. The new steer tire is designed to make it for the long haul, and that’s exactly what it does.

The five-rib tread design is made to not only allow truckers to get the traction they need, but this innovative construction also allows truckers to get more ware out of their tires, meaning a longer life and more money in their pockets.

But just because a product allows a trucker to get more for his or her money doesn’t mean that it’s a good buy. Instead, truckers need to purchase tires that not only allow them to spend a reasonable amount of cash for a great return, but also they need to purchase tires that are going to keep them safe and in motion on the road.

Luckily, Goodyear’s 395 LH Steer Tire is just that kind of tire, the kind that makes handling a dream.

Because of snipes and slots that are located on the three main ribs of the tire, the tire can provide better traction and handling than many other similar brands. In addition, the edge blades allow for better performance, and minimized effects due to ware and tear.

Of course, keeping a tire safe from ware and tear means monitoring it not just while it’s on the road, but also while its in the elements. That’s why Goodyear’s 395 model tire has extra protection that keeps it from facing problems due to an excess of rainwater. Furthermore, the tire is designed to stand up to punctures and other problems that routinely occur because of the rigors of the roads that truckers drive.

Goodyear has always been known for their high-quality tires that have the ability to stand up to the kind of life that truckers live out on the road. But this new model is more than just the quality of the good year. Instead it’s the kind of tire that is easy to handle, safe to drive on, and saves truckers money because of the amount of use they get out of it. Truckers who are interested in checking out Goodyear’s newest tires, including the 395 model, can visit www.goodyear.com.

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How would you like to spare yourself some of the work when you buy new LED lights for your truck?  Do you remember when they came out with pre-lighted Christmas trees?  Do you know why those were such a hit?  Of course, it was because everybody hates putting Christmas tree lights up—with the tangling and the breaking—but most people also love to look at the lights.  The concept is much the same when it comes to installing LED lights for trucks and trailers. But now you have another option.

Stainless steel cab and sleeper panels from ATW Chrome come with the lights pre-wired, so you don’t have to do any electrical working, saving you the time and money involved with hiring an electrician.  These lights are just like your favorite game system—plug and play!  No professional installer and no hours spent poured over a technical manual—just take them out of the box and get ready to go!

In addition to being an easy way to get lights on your truck, pre-wired cab and sleeper lights from ATW Chrome add a positive aesthetic enhancement to your truck.  They are available in several highly polished styles, including different light shapes.  With the variety, you’re sure to find something that fits your truck to a T.  And you also don’t need to worry about the actual fitting because ATW Chrome offers extenders for Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks.  No matter what kind of truck you drive, you should be able to find cab and sleeper panels that work for you.

You can purchase ATW’s cab and sleeper panels in cab-only, sleeper only, or four-piece cab and sleeper sets.  When you call ATW Chrome for a quote, you’ll be sure to find an affordable option that you can handle.  And because the high quality panels are manufactured out of durable, high-grade stainless steel, you can count on a shine that will last you for miles.  Of course, you don’t need to worry about the strength of the product, which has been designed for use with the toughest semi trucks.

While sleeper panels can be a stylish addition to your cab, sleeper, or both, they can also increase your safety from theft and collision with the powerful LED lights for trucks.  And because those lights are pre-wired, you can spare yourself some of the frustration of installation.

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Although a fogged mirror can always be annoying, when you’re a truck driver, it can be downright dangerous. And the frustrating thing is that many times there’s nothing you can do to stop the mirror from fogging. And even though you can’t stop the inclement weather from occurring, you still need your mirrors to be clear so that you can drive safely and with confidence.

Thankfully, there’s a mirror that you can purchase that can solve this problem—a mirror that never fogs, no matter the weather. With a fog resistant mirror, you can be sure that you’ll be at your driving best, even if you don’t have optimal driving conditions. This can increase your safety, making you a better and more efficient driver.

Available from J&S Distributors, the unbreakable no fog mirror is a great addition to any trucker’s cab. In addition to being fog resistant, it’s also unbreakable, making it a safer and more durable mirror to have on the road. Although the suction cup mounting that comes with the mirror is reliable, that doesn’t mean that it can stand up to the tests of the open road. Potholes, stopping short, and swerving sharply to avoid collisions are just a few things that trucks have to do. These hazardous activities can lead to the shifting of items within a cab—including mirrors. And having broken glass in the cab is never something that truckers want to contend with.

Because the unbreakable no fog mirror won’t shatter even if the truck is in a serious accident, it is much safer than other mirrors. In addition, this mirror is large, with a six-inch diameter, that not only magnifies blind spots, but that also can be used for other tasks, such as applying makeup and shaving. And because the suction cup brackets make the mirror easy to place and to move, it is the perfect safety addition for a trucker who routinely must change cabs and cannot install a more permanent fixture.

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What are some simple things that have made our lives infinitely easier?  People often used the phrase, “the best thing since sliced bread.” It’s true, how often has sliced bread made life easier for you on the road? You grab a couple of slices and some lunchmeat or PB&J and you’ve got a quick, easy snack.  Sliced bread makes us see that sometimes the simplest inventions are what makes our lives the easiest.

The same lesson can be learned from the Accutire Digital Tire Gauge.  It’s a simple stick that is about as long as an eyeglass case.  Costing under $30, it’s not the most expensive invention. Surely, it’s not as life changing to the over the road trucker as the GPS system or the laptop. But the Accutire Tire Gauge does make life a whole lot easier.

Using a traditional tire gauge can be the last straw in the life of a frustrated trucker who has had a long day.  Stopping to get fuel, you want to get in and out and back on the road as fast as possible, but you have to check the air in your tires.  You want to meet the standards set by environmental agencies, transportation groups, and your employer. You also want to make sure you’re not driving on flat tires, using more fuel than necessary and paying for that used fuel.

But using a traditional tire gauge makes you bend to try to see the numbers indicated, stooping uncomfortably while you try to keep the gauge on the tire. Because you already have to do so much stooping, bending, sitting, and lifting when you’re delivering a load from one place to another, stooping to check the tire pressure is just one more ache and pain you don’t need.  And if you’re trying to fill that tire, the frustration, stooping, bending, and attempting to read gets even worse.

Because the Accutire displays the tire pressure in bright, red, large numbers that are easy to see—no more stooping.  And since the Accutire is just that, accurate, you don’t have to worry about whether or not you got the tire pressure right.  Going from wheel to wheel checking tire pressure gets to be frustrating when you’re driving a semi-truck.  Even if you have an automated tire pressure gauge in your cab, having an Accutire is a smart decision, making checking tire pressure incredibly easy if you have malfunction.  And for under $30, this invention should go right in your box of on-the-road necessity.

 Accutire, or a similar model, is also sold at truck stops and automotive stores across the country.  Picking one up is simple, easy, and will save you a great deal of frustration in the long run.

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 Although you’re on the road a lot as a trucker, you probably have a home that means quite a bit to you. Whether or not you have a family waiting for you in that home, you want to make sure its safe when you return. Because you are gone for days at a time, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of what’s going on at home. And although neighborhood watches are great, they’re not always everything you need them to be.

 But with Hanscom business and home surveillance models, you can rest assured that your home is safe. These systems use cameras, DVRs, and screens to allow you to monitor your home when you are away. While you can choose from a wide range of setups, Hanscom is there to help you sleep better at night.

But you may be wondering why you would want a home security and surveillance systems  if you won’t be home to catch what your DVR records. With Hanscom, however, you can check out your home remotely over the Internet. That’s right, by using Hanscom’s systems, you can use the Ethernet port option to take a glimpse of what is going on at home even when you’re on the road. And because home is now just a phone call away, you can have the police to your house within seconds.

I’m sure many of you have seen the footage of recent burglars stopped by a woman who was monitoring her home via her office computer. Now, that woman’s success story can be your success story. When you buy a Hanscom monitoring system, you’re not just investing in high-quality electronic equipment, but you’re investing in peace of mind. You never have to worry about coming home in the middle of the night to a robbed house again.

Whether you’re looking to monitor your home while you are away or you have a garage or business that you would rather keep an eye on, Hanscom business and home surveillance systems allow you to keep everything under control, even when you’re across the nation.

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 Let’s face it, your truck gets dirty. No matter how well you take care of it, the wear and tear of the road eventually start to eat away at your clean truck. No longer do you have the shiny chrome that you did when you drove it off the lot. While having a clean truck is probably important to you for aesthetic reasons, it’s also important to keep your truck clean to prevent rust and other kinds of damage. A clean truck is a better performing truck, and now you can make sure your truck is the kind of clean that makes other truckers jealous.

 Bad Dog Polish is a cleaning product that can be used for nearly every kind of cleaning application you will need to make for your truck. It removes oxidation, tarnish, water stains, bugs, tar, oil, and even the most stubborn stains. And not only is it powerful, but it’s also safe. Even if you take your truck to be professionally cleaned, there’s no guarantee that technician will use safe products on your truck. This means that the chemicals used to clean your truck can actually end up harming it in the long run!

But with Bad Dog Polish you get all the positive benefits without any of the negative ones. It’s safe to use on chrome, brass, copper, and paint. Specially designed for use with trucks, Bad Dog Polish can be used on aluminum wheels manufactured by Volvo, Freightliner, Mack, and others. You can even use Bad Dog Polish on your fuel tanks. Because there are different grades of Bad Dog Polish, you can choose the kind that you know will do the trick.

Bad Dog comes in “Green” and “Ultra” varieties. Green is for wheels and tanks that have some serious dirt accumulation. The mild formula is designed not to harm the cleaning surface itself. Ultra offers a mirror-like finish after using Green, and is also recommended for light jobs. With Ultra, you’ll be sure to really get the look you’re looking for.

Because it’s the best cleaning agent on the market designed especially for semi-trucks and because it’s safe to use on your vehicle you’ll want to pick up Bad Dog Polish right away. But you won’t have to dig to deep to be able to afford this kind of quality. Instead, Bad Dog Polish comes in value packs that allow you to buy large quantities at a discount price, and because you know you’ll be cleaning again—there’s no reason not to. Because it comes with a money back guarantee, you can try Bad Dog Polish risk free and realize it’s really the kind of polish for you!

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 From your PDA to your GPS to your laptop, LCD screens are popping up everywhere.  Where perhaps they are most coveted, however, is on TVs.  LCD screens offer several advantages for viewers who want a great television experience.  LCD screens are clearer and give a more defined picture.  In addition, their size and style makes them less bulky.  This is especially true for the trucker who is looking for a place the perfect place to put their TVs—where they can be watched, protected, and stylish all at the same time.  Indeed, LCD screens are very popular on TVs today and Skyworth TV’s have a large selection to coose from.

 Now, truckers can get LCD screens on their in-cab televisions.  Skyworth offers a 22’, 12-volt TV with DVD player that is just the thing for the trucker that likes his or her entertainment.  This model comes with special protection to prevent power surges that could end up damaging either the TV or the DVD player.  In addition, it’s compatible with HD programming, has a headphone jack, and is ready to accept cable, in addition to DVDs.  And for truckers who are concerned with style, Skyworth manufactures a wall-mounting kit. 

 But you don’t have to break the bank to watch TV in style in your cab.  The LCD TV/DVD combo from Skyworth is less than $400.  With LCD TVs all over the nation selling like crazy, you better gobble up the price before it’s gone.  Just because you’re a trucker doesn’t mean you have to miss all of your favorite shows and miss out on watching movies when that’s probably just want your family is doing at home.  In fact, put on the same kids movie that your family is playing and watch it while talking on the phone—it will be just like being there.  Whatever your motivation, 12-volt LCD screens are durable and affordable with Skyworth.

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The road to buying a used semi-truck can be filled with many potholes of disappointment.  First comes the search through classified ads, dealerships, and even bulletins in truck stops.  Once you narrow your search to a few promising trucks, you may discover that they are no longer available or are not as described.  This search does not include the hours spent finding a certified mechanic to check out the trucks or the time it will take you to do research on the used vehicle.  At the end of the search, you may feel exhausted, and you might not even have a new truck to show for your efforts!

With TruckertoTrucker.com, this process becomes much simpler.  This website is a popular resource for truckers and those interested in the transportation industry, which offers listings from  individual truckers and also dealers.  Relaxing in your home or while on the road, this site enables you to view each listing’s detailed description and as many as 20 color photos of each truck, which have been uploaded by the owner of the equipment.  Trucker to Trucker offers an easy to use interface that allows you to search via a variety of criteria or simply browse the categories available—trucks, trailers, trucking equipment, and parts.  The clear photos visible on the web site are almost as good as being there, so truckers can clearly see a good representation of the truck’s condition.  If a dealer sells the truck, potential buyers have a chance to use Trucker toTrucker to view the seller’s web site and contact information.

But that’s not all, truckers looking to buy trucks, trailers, and equipment can even apply to finance trucks through the website, making it a one-stop-shop!  Instead of going to agency after agency looking for used trucks, equipment, and financing, truckers can do it all here, and because this is a site that truckers frequent often, truckers looking to buy, know that they can trust the management.

In addition, using the Trucker toTrucker website to buy your used truck will ensure that you find the trucks that are best for you!  Instead of looking at a dealer in one geographical area or in a classified paper with limited listings, you are able to look at the trucks of those who are passionate about the industry throughout the United States.  This way, you’re more likely to find the truck that is really right for you.  And if you still can’t find that truck, you always have the option to use the site’s “want to buy” tab, where you can fill out a form to get dealers across the country started on looking for your perfect truck.

So why waste the time searching the classifieds or going to the dealers when you can use TruckertoTrucker.com to find the best results in the comfort of your own home?

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While a semi-truck requires some specialized knowledge and know-how if you’re going to keep it running well, the trick to having a long lasting semi-truck are rather simple. In fact, one of those tricks is simply being sure to keep up with scheduled maintenance and the replacement of disposable filters for trucks.

The fuel filter is an important example of one of those parts. Fuel filters protect fuel injectors, a component that works rather like the heart in the human body, pushing the life force—fuel in this case—to the other components that will use it. Long trips take a toll on injectors, as they are constantly working metering fuel. Other than the injector, Diesel injection systems consist of a variety of parts that must fit to together with precise tightness or risk malfunctioning. Fuel injector systems not only keep the truck going, but they also play a vital role in keeping fuel and engines clean, as well as having an environmental impact.

In order to keep parts like the fuel injector and fuel transfer pipe safe from corrupting materials, like water, a fuel filtration system is used. By placing a screen made of a sturdy material in the line from the tank to the pump, harmful contaminants can be caught much more easily. Many filtration systems even use two filters, a wider one and a finer one, in order to catch contaminants. Some are even designed to protect against water.

Changing the fuel filter, then, is an important part of semi-truck maintenance. While different types of semi-trucks require different amounts of filter changes, it is important to routinely change your filter no matter what you drive. If you don’t the filter could become clogged, loosing its positive affects.

One important name in filters is Fleetguard, or Cummins Filtration, which has been making filter products since the mid-1900s. The leading manufacturer of filtration products and exhaust systems for heavy-duty trucks, Cummins Filtration sets standards for quality and customer service by producing top-of-the-line parts and allowing customers to access orders online. With easy access to top-of-the-line products, truckers should find changing their fuel filter easier than ever.

Although it’s just s simple step in semi-truck maintenance, changing the fuel filter can keep your truck going for longer, and with quality and easy to access filters from Cummins Filtration, it will be easier than ever for you to keep your truck maintained and ready for the road.

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Travel Grooming

Are you looking to look your best while on the road? If the answer is yes, then Global Trucker is the place for you. The online shopping mall has tons of 12-volt grooming products designed for men and women who want to look their best while traveling across the country.

For most people, hair care is an important part of their personal grooming regimen. You know that messy hair can be frustrating, whether you’re driving a truck all day or going on a family vacation. In addition, travel isn’t necessarily the best method to keep hair looking top-notch. Instead, leaning back on the seat can mat hair while wind through the cab doors can whip it. Quick showers in truck stops are also far from a way to make sure you’re hair is always looking best.

That’s why Global Trucker has a whole line of electric hair products just waiting to be used by today’s stylish truckers. For instance, the RoadPro hairdryer has a foldable handle that makes it perfect for storage, in addition to its powerful air stream, which is perfect for drying wet hair quickly, an advantage in colder months. In addition, the company claims the hairdryer has another function for truck drivers; it defrosts windows. With a 90 day warranty and an eight inch power cord, this hair dryer is sure to take away the sting of cold hair and frosty windows.

In addition to the hair dryer, Global Trucker’s other hot ticket hair care item is the curling iron, which comes in a variety of different designs from quite a few manufacturers. For instance, the web site Con Air, Marine Pro, and RoadPro models. Plugging into the cigarette lighter, these curling irons are ready to go for looking good on the go.

While hair care may be an important part of personal grooming, shaving is another daily routine that many men have to do before they will be seen each day. Lucky for them, Global Trucker’s electric shavers can be recharged for use without batteries. In addition, the Wind and Go model allows truckers to simply wind a handle on the back of their razor to power it for shaving.

Whether you like to look your best whenever you’re traveling, or you have someone to impress, looking great on the road has never been easier due to the 12-volt and non-electric products featured on Global Trucker’s web site.

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