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As a trucker, you rely on your truck to remain in good condition and get you and your cargo to your destination. Whether you are an owner-operator or a driver, you should have a vested interest in the condition of your trucks. After all, you want it to function as it should on the road, as any failure comes with an increased risk of accidents. Owner-operators have additional concerns, as they want to protect their investment in the truck.

When it comes to the trucking industry, there are a handful of big names that people commonly compare to each other. Take a closer look at some of them before deciding which type of truck you want to drive or which company to work for.

Your Grille Guard or moose bumper is now an established accessory that many people expect to see on trucks, cop cars, and other types of vehicles. But how did these bars first come into existence? Even if you use your moose bumper in a very different way than drivers decades ago did, it is still interesting to learn some of the history of these protective parts.

A large diesel truck hauling a huge rectangular storage trailer with several sets of wheels, counting to 18, comes to mind at the mention of a semi-truck. When something so big comes with the name, it is hard not to wonder why the trucks are counted as only half. The “semi” term in semi-truck refers to the trailer portion. This portion is technically only half-sized according to when the vehicle design first originated in France in 1769. This was when Nicolas J. Cugnot developed his experimental artillery tractor.

When it comes to the best trucking companies in North America, it will somewhat be a matter of opinion. Every trucker wants something slightly different from their job. That being said, some companies tend to have more satisfied employees and customers than others. Those are the ones that made our list.