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Mullen Announces Development of Mobile EV Charging Truck

Tomorrow's Technician

announced the development of a zero emissions version of PowerUP, Mullen’s mobile EV charging solution, that will now be offered on the Company’s own Class 3 all-electric cab chassis truck. This benefit makes it ideal for use in noise-sensitive environments like urban centers, hospitals, parking garages, campuses and even residential areas.

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Massive Fire In Ohio Caused By Pickup Driver Who Hit A Tanker Truck Then Fled The Scene

Jalopnik

Instead, they blame the driver of a black pickup truck, who authorities are still searching for, WBNS 10 TV reports. Initial reports suggested the pickup truck driver cut off the tanker, causing it to crash, but police now say it was more than a little bad driving. The tanker then flipped on its side and caught fire.

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Yes, Some Semi-Truck Drivers Still Thump Their Tires, Here's Why

Jalopnik

A great example of this is something truck drivers do called "tire thumping." Truck drivers use a wooden stick, hammer, rod or bat to thump their tires before they hit the road. Im sure youve seen a trucker whacking all 18 wheels of their big rig at a truck stop before and wondered what the hell they were up to.

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Driver Wedges Truck On Narrow Road For 3 Days Before Finally Being Rescued By Crane

Jalopnik

A truck driver in the UK found themselves in a sticky situation this week when they headed down a narrow road that was too skinny for their enormous trailer to pass through. The truck and its cargo ended up wedged on the narrow country lane for three days, before a crane could be called in to lift the enormous load up… Read more.

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Here's Why Trucks Slide Into The Water At Boat Ramps

Jalopnik

We all love watching videos of trucks being being dragged down into the briny depths while their drivers scramble unsuccessfully to save them. And obviously, those of us who have occasion to launch boats live in fear of becoming one of the poor saps in the videos. But why do cars slide in there, anyway? Can you… Read more.

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If It's This Hard To Make A Grill Scrubber 100% In The U.S., Imagine Doing The Same Thing With A Car

Jalopnik

Having already dipped a toe into injection molding while making face masks for hospitals during the pandemic, they knew a bit about the process, but even after theyd figured out the design, they ran into problems. And by making it in the U.S.,

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Fleet Maintenance in Orlando: Key Services You Need to Know

RepairSmith

Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) compliance inspections: For companies operating across state lines or servicing Orlando International Airport (MCO), staying DOT-compliant with regular inspections is critical. Looking for the most efficient fleet management option?