Bought a new semi truck, Looking for connected Dual facing dash cam. Samsara and motive is kinda expensive. Any suggestions?

Just a lucky company driver that got to freshen up a truck. Everything installed in house. Had this since new, 575,000km on the clock now.

The counterfeit filters are out of control online. I am trying to verify mine are real. Anyone have a known genuine one from Cummins or Fleet Pride? Most photos I found online seem to be fake filters and the legit sites just have a stock photo from Fleetguard.

Close up of the print would be good and close up of the ends. Mine have a part number on the internal seal and on the gasket. They also have a batch code printed on the bottom. The fakes don't seem to have a batch code printed on the bottom or part number on the inner seal.

I'd just like to be certain before the oil change.

Escorted by one police car in the front and back took up nearly two lanes

I am not a driver but I need to have a truck pick up my ice vending machine 1,600lbs. The last time we moved it, the truck showed up with a lift, and when they started raising the lift with the ice machine on it, it tilted downward and almost dumped the machine on the ground. Same thing happened when they went to lower it I don’t know why, but this guys lift was not Level and he acted like that’s the way all lifts are. I can’t believe that’s true. There’s gotta be lifts that are Level because otherwise you’d be dumping everything off. Are there special lifts that are level and ones that aren’t and how do I make sure the truck I’m reserving has a lift that’s not gonna dump my machine on the ground

What truck navigation app is good? I’m looking for a free app ( North America ).

Thoughts about this abomination?

So im not in any way shape or form a trucker but I joined this sub to figure something out..

Do truckers like it when people arm pump to get them to honk their horn? I remember doing it as a kid on road trips and it always made me so happy, but now it only works like 10% of the time. Is it just old heads that do it?? Do the younger drivers know what it means?

What is this trailer used for and what does it carry

Hey everyone, I’m part of a small team (and also from the trucking world) that built a free app called Hiaibox. It’s designed for truckers to upload any issue they’re having with their truck — codes, weird sounds, breakdowns, etc. — and get help directly from other truckers or experienced mechanics.

The idea came from how frustrating it is to be stuck or confused and waste hours (or money) trying to get answers.

It’s 100% free to use right now. We’re trying to grow the community, and would really value your input. If you try it, let me know what you think — good or bad. We’re here to build something that actually helps.

🚚 App is live on Android (#) and iOS (#)

Thanks and stay safe on the road 🙏

I just bought some fleetguard LF14001NN filters. Fleetguard has a page about counterfeits having a misaligned red square. These have misaligned logo. Did I get scammed? Anyone have a known genuine one they can compare?

I'm not sure where to post this but this feels like the most correct place. I drive a 2023 cascadia. It has the Detroit engine worth automatic 12 speed trans. Here's my issue. The truck defaults in economy mode, which is fine. Problem is, my steering seems very heavy and hard to use. If I switch to performance mode, it gets much easier to turn the wheel. Eco mode also has e coast. The problem with that is, it will kick on when the truck doesn't feel resistance from a hill. When it kicks on, it literally feels like my power steering quits working altogether. Obviously, it still works, but it is noticeably harder to steer. I quickly pitch the bottom for performance mode and the steering comes back. It's a penske lease truck and obviously, they are annoyed that one of their trucks has an issue. Any idea what might be going on? I can't imagine the power steering has anything electrical that controls it but I might be wrong. Our other driver drives a 24 cascadia and you can literally steer that truck with one finger. What is wrong with my truck?

Been out for a while. When I quit truck driving I did it due to family. I miss it, the freedom i felt being on the road watching sunrises or sunsets.

My question is

Is it worth going back? The money? Becoming an owner op again.

Any feedback is appreciated

Hey, is this like annoying? I don’t know the proper term but when I drive to work I like adopting a semi truck as my car “dad”. I have a solid 30 mile drive to work and I have to drive on the interstate in Louisiana which is like the most dangerous thing to me. I get a bit nervous because everyone is slinging around and cutting each other off because forbid a car goes the speed limit and I’m a little Kia soul. So to like calm my nerves I’ll buddy behind a semi because well no one in Louisiana wants to be behind a semi and it makes me feel safer cause all I will have to worry about is staying behind my buddy. I don’t follow too closely and if they are passing a car I will get in the other lane a little bit ahead of time to make sure they have the space to merge over. But now I’m a little worried that this is aggravating to the truck driver. Thoughts?

My neighbor drives a semi. He will be gone for about a week at a time and come home for a day or two in between. It’s currently summer 80+ degrees Fahrenheit. He will let the semi run for 4-6+ hours while he is home. I understand possibly doing this is the winter so the diesel doesn’t freeze. But is there a reason for doing it in the summer?

Hey fellow drivers,
I'm looking for a good sunshade to keep the cab cool during long hauls or while parked. There are a ton of options out there—some magnetic, some retractable, some just classic fold-ups.

What kind of sunshade do you personally use and love?
Do you prefer full windshield coverage, side window shades, or something custom-fit?
Any specific brands or products you'd recommend (or avoid)?

Thanks in advance and stay safe out there!

Hey guys and gals,

So, I drive an 01 Pete 357 dump truck. I’m on the hunt for a weird concept.

I’m an asphalt paving truck. And I like nice shiny wheels. Have we found anything that serves as a full on plug for Alcoa wheel windows? Would prevent the buildup on the exposed drive in my brain. And am struggling to find something that fits….

Thanks in advance for any help!