What to Look for in an Aftermarket NOx Sensor?
To accurately measure NOx levels in your exhaust, NOx sensors have to be extremely sensitive. Unfortunately, this means they’re also quite delicate. The average NOx sensor should last for 50,000–60,000 miles, but many of them fail long before this! Most malfunctions are caused by soot build-up, but NOx sensors can also be contaminated by moisture […]
How Does EGR Affect Combustion in Diesel Trucks?
What is a Diesel Combustion Chamber in an HD Truck? Most 18-wheeler and long-haul truck engines have 6 cylinders. Each cylinder includes an ICE diesel combustion chamber—an enclosed space where a fuel and air mixture burns to power the engine.* The piston compresses the air to make it denser and hotter, then diesel droplets are […]
Why is the Electric Transition Important for the OTR Trucking Community?
Emissions control laws are becoming increasingly strict in North America. Manufacturers have to stay ahead of new legislation to keep their products relevant! There’s no point in developing and selling a product that you’ll have to re-design in a year or two because it isn’t compliant with incoming legislation. This has led companies to channel […]
Electrifying OTR Trucking with HDPR and Roadwarrior
Roadwarrior Sales Director Dave Jerman returned to the Heavy-Duty Parts Report (HDPR) podcast for episode 230! He and host Jamie Irvine discussed the electrification of the trucking industry and the role our technology could play. They also explored what the transition to electric trucks could look like, and which truck parts are likely to be […]
The Erb Group of Companies Trials LightningVolt Lithium APU Batteries
Battery-powered APU technology is relatively new to the trucking industry, so there are not many options when it comes to repairing or improving these systems. This means that not many long-haul drivers have had the chance to trial a lithium-powered battery in their APU and see if it’s worth the higher upfront cost. At Roadwarrior, […]
7 Things to Consider When Buying a New or Used Truck Sleeper Cab
In the 1920s and 30s, OTR trucking companies started attaching small cabins onto their trucks to sleep in. These early sleepers were sometimes called coffin sleepers, both due to their incredibly small size, and how dangerous they were for anybody inside in the event of a crash. However, the size, comfort and safety of the […]
5 Easy Sleeper Cab Upgrades
OTR truck drivers spend on average 250-300 days and nights on the road every year. To cut accommodation costs, many long-haul drivers have a sleeper cab to do paperwork, relax, cook and sleep in! Drivers make truck sleeper cabs as comfortable as possible and, in many ways, they become mini homes on wheels. Major upgrades […]
How to Choose the Right Scan Tool for You!
Diagnostic equipment is like anything else: the more you know about the market and what’s on offer, the better your purchasing decisions will be. Commercial truck scan tools vary widely in everything from price to capabilities. The more you know about the differences, the easier it is to choose a tool that meets your needs. […]
Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying a Diagnostic Scan Tool?
When you’re ready to buy a new scan tool for your heavy-duty truck, you have to factor in your needs, your budget, the size of your operation and how you’ll use the tool. If your check engine light comes on during a trip, a scan tool can tell you whether to call an emergency mechanic […]
Electric APUs and Their Batteries: The Lithium Lowdown
A good sleeper cab aims to fit the key components of a kitchen, bedroom and living room into a space 1/10th the size of a studio apartment. Over time, truck manufacturers have come up with a number of ingenious ways to increase driver comfort by maximizing storage space and interior design. Beyond layout differences, there […]
