Your Guide to Driving a Commercial Truck in Summer

The hot summer months are upon us, and you want to start thinking about the various ways to keep your commercial truck in good shape throughout the season. Thankfully, this is more convenient than you thought! A few simple measures can help keep your rig safe and functioning smoothly.

Keep reading this guide to learn a few tips to make summer driving safe and comfortable, and for more information, contact Carolina International Trucks.

Inspect Your Commercial Truck Regularly

First, you want to inspect your commercial truck proactively and regularly to ensure it is in tip-top shape and ready for summer.

Start by examining your truck’s coolant and filling it to the manufacturer’s recommended level. You also want to inspect the brake fluid, power steering fluid, engine oil, and transmission fluid and replace any sludgy or discolored fluid. Low-quality fluids can lead to costly repairs and premature wear and tear.

Adjust Tire Pressure

Another way to prepare your commercial truck for the hot weather is to adjust the tire pressure to suit the temperature.

When the temperatures rise, the air pressure also rises. This can lead to a decrease in fuel efficiency and an increase in uneven tread wear. This, in turn, can jeopardize your safety and the safety of other motorists around you. To skip the hassle, check the air pressure in each tire every morning before hitting the road. Ideally, tire pressure between 90 and 100 psi can help reduce wear and tear and prevent a tire from blowing out but always refer to the owner’s manual of your truck.

Service Your Cooling System

The cooling system is one of the most critical components of your commercial truck. If you don’t maintain it properly, it’ll fail to regulate the engine temperature and cause it to overheat and break down eventually. Prevent this by ensuring your commercial truck’s cooling system works optimally by flushing it out regularly and topping off any low-level fluids that help keep it cool. You also want to examine hoses for cracks or leaks and replace them if necessary.

We hope you find this information handy when driving your commercial truck in the summer. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your rig to the latest model, visit Carolina International Trucks. We have multiple dealerships throughout South Carolina, and our headquarters is in Columbia.