4 Causes of Truck Tire Blowouts You Need to Know About

Tire blowouts are quite common while driving a truck that has 18 wheels, and it can cause panic even in the most experienced of semi truck drivers. Because a blowout results in an actual explosion of the tire, rather than just a flattening, the way the rig will react is often unpredictable.

While some blowouts aren't preventable, there are a few things you can do to mitigate the risk of this happening to you. Here are some things you can do, based on four main causes of tractor trailer blowouts:

Poor maintenance is one cause of semi truck tire blowouts that is entirely preventable by you. By making sure that you're keeping up with the regular maintenance of your truck, and that it continues to meet safety requirements, you're keeping yourself and drivers around you safer.

In Celebration of July 4th, 2015: Southwest Truck Driver Training's Veteran Truck Wrap

If you've been following us on Facebook or Twitter lately, you have seen photos of our recent truck wrap designed with veterans in mind. We feel that the photos of this incredible work of art need to be collected all in one place, and what better time to do so than right before this 4th of July weekend! Given the nature of the designs, pulling them together now is a great way to reflect on what makes America special: the men and women serving in uniform who work so hard to sustain our freedoms. We hope you take a few extra minutes this weekend to enjoy these images and get in the spirit of the holiday. Happy Independence Day!!

How to Safely Share the Road with a Semi Truck

Just as big rigs are a staple of our nation's economy, they are also a staple of its roads. It is difficult to avoid sharing highways, freeways, and even city streets with them, since their contents are what keep businesses stocked with the things we need. It may help to keep the latter in mind next time you get stuck behind one. Lots of space, and patience, are key to safely maneuvering the road with an 18-wheeler around.