You already perform a basic pre-trip inspection on your truck before you even take it on the road. But are you checking all of the things that you need to check to ensure that your truck keeps on trucking? A preventative maintenance plan is important in your personal...
2019 is roaring by, and heavy-duty trucks are still driving the world forward. While we love keeping used trucks running, there is nothing that beats a new engine taking its place at the front of your rig or in your fleet of trucks. Adding a new rig to an existing...
Running a successful business is all about watching your pennies. It is basic math. You can't have more money going out than is coming in. A profitable business is like a well-oiled machine, in which all of the parts work together to make the whole machine operate...
As the driver of a semi truck, your vehicle is your livelihood. Whether your truck requires a major overhaul or just a few minor repairs, you deserve the peace of mind that comes along with top-notch semi truck repair shop services. But navigating the commercial truck...
Your truck is your most valuable tool when it comes to making a living. You ask a lot of your truck and put in many miles and hours on the road. You count on it day in and day out to haul material and supplies from point A to point B. A dyno test may be just what your...
**Please note: Overdrive Heavy Duty does not offer testing for Class 1 Licenses** In 2019 a lot of changes are going to take place in the Alberta trucking industry. Some of the more critical changes involve a mandatory training program for entry-level truckers, and...
The tilt as you take a corner, the ongoing bounce after you hit a pothole, the swerve of the steering wheel—all these signs point to heavy duty truck suspension problems. There might be a few other clues, too: maybe your tires are wearing too quickly, or you're...
Here at Overdrive Heavy Duty, we think it's important to support local tradespeople and to encourage career building in the Lakeland region. In light of this, we've launched a new initiative called The Ray Normand Tradesman Award. It takes years to become a qualified...
There were34.3 million registered vehicles driving the roads of Canada in 2017. One-third of vehicles that are 3 years old or more will break down within the next 12 months. Dead batteries and flat tires are two of the most common causes of breakdowns, both in cars...
You're miserable the whole time you’re on the road. Why? Because the heater in your truck isn't working! That means you have to drive 45 minutes, or an entire trip, in a freezing cabin. The first step to fixing your heating system is finding out what's wrong with it....
