One thing my father drilled into my head when I started to drive was keeping plenty of space in front of me so I could stop safely if I had too. So I have always tried to maintain that space in front of me. That sounds easy enough right? Most of the time it isn’t [...]
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Getting through a hot day takes planning and preparation! Find what works for you and be prepared! Are you out securing a step deck load? In the back of a dry van making sure your load is secure? Below are several tips you can use to help stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion! Tip 1 [...]
Awareness of good fuel economy is a trait of our professional drivers. Being conscious of your fuel economy and working towards good MPG is essential in the trucking industry! A few tips on getting good fuel mileage as reported over the years by our good people: 1. SLOW DOWN: Slower speeds make for less air [...]
Looking for a new opportunity taking care of good long term customers?! We currently have an opportunity in both our Dry Van and Step Deck division! Give Katie a holler today to talk about our opportunity!! 712-585-3266 Katie Meyer Driver Relations
Teladoc – what is it? Teladoc is a supplement to our health insurance. Teladoc is a telemedicine company that uses telephone and videoconferencing to provide on-demand remote medical care via mobile services, such as the web, phone, or mobile app. Teladoc gives you access 24 hours, 7 days a week to a board-certified doctor. It’s [...]
The PeopleNet ConnectedDriver™ app brings information from inside your cab and the PeopleNet tablet directly to your mobile device! This is a companion app that gives you access to your ELD information including hours of service, messages, etc. First off, go to your app store on your mobile device. Google Play Store Apple App Store [...]
Hooking up to your trailer appropriately is valuable in longevity of the truck and trailer lights. The biggest thing to remember when you are hooking up to your trailer is to make sure your lights on the truck are off. This will prevent you from blowing the trailer light fuse. It is also a good [...]
Do you love a clean truck? At Keane Thummel Trucking, there long history and true love of a clean and shiny Peterbilt driving down the road! We believe there are many positive benefits in having a clean truck and we like to give many opportunities for our people to drive clean equipment. Clean equipment leads [...]
A Note from the Shop Safety is a priority at many trucking companies including Keane Thummel Trucking. Our shop, located in Bedford, IA has a goal of keeping our people rolling! Another goal at the shop is to give you information that helps keep your Peterbilt running the best that it can! Most oil changes [...]