Driving

5 Common Reasons Semi-Trucks Overheat

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The Dangers of an Overheating Semi-Trucks

The heat is on and temperatures are rapidly rising here in Los Angeles! This year has brought some of the hottest temperatures to Los Angeles County, and its surrounding areas, and it hasn’t been easy on anyone, especially semi-truck and big rig drivers. The last thing you want is for your truck to overheat on route to a delivery. Among other dangers, being stranded on the side of the road and even long-term damage to your rig are just part of why semi-trucks overheat. It’s imperative as a truck driver to take extra precautions and maintenance to ensure the safety of you and your truck on the road. 

Can’t escape the triple-digit heat? Find out the most common reasons why your Semi-Truck is overheating in this month’s blog. 

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The Dangers of Speeding

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Slow Down, Save Lives

Even though we’re supposed to be at home, there are still many people on the roads going about their business, rushing from place to place. That inclination to rush and speed around is part of the reason why we’re still so busy over here at Pepe’s Towing, despite stay at home orders. Speeding was a contributor to 26% of traffic fatalities in 2018. It may seem like common sense to obey the posted speed limits, but people are still going to push those limits. There are many dangers of speeding, many of which we are all too familiar with given the kinds of recoveries we get called to.

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