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It's not hard to figure out where 18 wheelers get that name from, but do you know why we also call them semi-trailer trucks? Here are some interesting bits of trivia and trucker tips that you might not have known.

Semi trailers are a hot commodity in the trucking community, but shopping for one is no easy task. It presents a greater logistical problem than, say, finding the right pair of jeans. Whether you're in the market to buy or sell, our trailer listings provide an online marketplace where you can find the best prospects from the comfort of your recliner.

They say "trucking moves America," but the millions of semis on the road are also feeding America's entrepreneurial spirit. From mom and pop operations to small businesses, new cottage industries are springing up along U.S. and Canadian highways to serve long-haul truckers and the tractor-trailers they drive.

In recent trends, new trucking technology has been introduced intended to both improve safety and boost fuel efficiency. The technology is being used to link pairs of semi-trucks into aerodynamic, two-truck platoons.

Do you have a truck or trailer to sell? Don't prop up a sign on it and hope for the best. Advertise on Trucker to Trucker and take advantage of our extensive reader base.

A recently announced pre-inspection pilot program could speed border crossings for truck drivers carrying loads between the U.S. and Canada.

With the next decade predicted to be one of strong and steady growth, the future of the commercial trucking industry looks bright.

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is calling on America's truckers to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking as the Super Bowl approaches.

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is calling on America's truckers to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking as the Super Bowl approaches. While you won't hear sports announcers discussing the issue during pregame festivities, sex trafficking has emerged as a serious problem in the lead up to the Super Bowl.

What would life on the road be without truck stops? They give you a chance to recharge by taking a break from those long stretches of pavement.

The new Hours of Service (HOS) rules have long-haul truckers seeing red.

TNT Repairs is a wholly owned component of TNT Sales. TNT Repairs is a full service truck and trailer repair shop located just west of St. Louis MO

If you are in the market to rent a trailer and your company image and safety are your priority TNT Rents is the place to go!

The inventory at River Roads Sales & Leasing includes a great selection of used and new semi trailers as well as storage containers, intermodal container chassis and office trailers. Every trailer on their lot is available for sale or lease immediately.

They have built a reputation for great customer service. The stock at J.P. Rivard includes new and used trailers, wheels, used trucks and other related equipment.

A lowboy refers to a semi-trailer that is marked by two drops in deck height. Several types of lowboy trailers are available to carry out different tasks.

Driving a flatbed trailer is quite an experience, and requires specialized training before you can drive it correctly or at all. Drivers with flatbed trailers can practically haul anything from steel rolls to roof shingles and even odd-shaped products.

Here at Trucker-to-Trucker, we'd like to welcome Knight Truck Sales to our exclusive team of online advertisers. Knight Truck Sales is a subsidiary of Knight Transportation, one of the largest trucking companies in the United States.

Everyone knows that it takes certain special skills and knowledge in order to properly drive certain types of commercial motor vehicles (CMV). However, before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented its Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program, if you held a driver's license (for cars), you could legally operate any type of tractor-trailer or buses in many states, as well as in the District of Columbia.

If you are advertising online to attract more leads and sales, then you will want to digest these next 5 tips to help increase your semi trailer sales this year.

Truck Enterprises Harrisonburg has recently joined our exclusive network of online advertisers at Trucker-to-Trucker. Truck Enterprises Harrisonburg, located at 3440 South Main St. in Harrisonburg, Virginia, has been serving customers in the Harrisonburg area for more than 50 years.

Trucker-to-Trucker would like to welcome L&G Truck Sales to our exclusive network of online advertisers. L&G Truck Sales is among the friendliest dealers of trucks in all of Virginia.

Trucker-to-Trucker is glad to welcome Used Truck Center from Linden, New Jersey to our exclusive team of online advertisers. Used Truck Center is known for the quality of the vehicles they sell as well as the amount of financing options they offer. The dealership's hours are 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

folder_open Category Trailers Online, Inc. has recently joined our exclusive team of advertisers at Trucker-to-Trucker. The dealership is located in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, but they conduct most of their business online.

TNT Sales has recently joined Trucker-to-Trucker's exclusive team of online advertisers. They offer customers a huge selection of high-quality trailers at reasonable prices. Their staff makes an effort to communicate with customers as much as possible so that the sales process runs smoothly.

Powell Equipment Inc. has recently joined Trucker-to-Trucker's exclusive team of online advertisers. Powell equipment offers customers a wide selection of pre-owned trailers and trucks. The dealership is located at 27665 South Frontage Road East in Channahon (Joliet), Illinois.

Trucker-to-Trucker understands that there are many hauling jobs that are much easier to complete if you have a fleet of customized trailers. That's why we are welcoming The Trailer Place into our exclusive dealer network.

CMD Trailer Sales & Leasing has recently joined Trucker-to-Trucker's exclusive list of advertisers. We are glad to have them as part of our team because they are considered experts in the pre-owned truck and trailer industry.

Trucker-to-Trucker is happy to announce that Superstition Trucks and Trailers has recently joined our exclusive online advertising team. Superstition employs a team of highly-skilled technicians that are ready to repair and maintain your trucks, no matter how large they are.

Trucker-to-Trucker is happy to announce KieTek International as the newest member of our exclusive dealer network. Their office is in Queen Creek, Arizona, but their high-quality trailers have been shipped to customers around the world

One of the newest strategies to comply with new legislative mandates requiring better fuel mileage on big rigs is to add trailer skirts. One example is the new Air Slipper Side Skirts that are not only aerodynamically designed, but sleek and very affordable as well.

Sometimes people who first enter, or considering entering the trucking profession do not understand the many positions involved in the industry. Below is a breakdown that perhaps will help clarify some of the positions and terminology that is involved.

Many of the new and used big Semi-tractors now have devices available that can be distracting to the driver. There has been some talk of limiting what gadgets are allowed.

Trucker-to-Trucker is proud to welcome Kaufman Trailers into our dealer network. Kaufman Trailers offers some of the highest quality trailers on the road, delivered anywhere in the continental United States.

Finding a new truck or trailer is not the easiest thing to do when you are on the road all of the time. The research, the legwork and long distance phone calls easily eat up the little free time that you do have. When you do hit pay dirt, the feeling that you have is overwhelming.

Whether you own a company with a huge fleet of tractor-trailers or you're an owner operator with only one truck, there will come a time when you need to replace your flatbed trailer.

Manac is considered "the truck trailer manufacturer of tomorrow" due to its uniqueness in detail and production of the most innovative elements of designs needed with expert manufacturing.

Joining the Trucker-to-Trucker Dealer Network to expand their reach is Kenworth of Alabama and Mississippi. Family owned and operated, Kenworth of Alabama and Mississippi strives to provide the absolute best in service, trucks, and parts.

Talbert Trailers is one of the most recognized in the industry when it comes to transporting specialized equipment. The founder of Talbert Trailers, Austin Talbert, began the realization of a dream in 1938 only hoping to provide construction machinery for rent.

There is no U.S. equipment trailer manufacturer that offers a more complete line of trailers for the construction, agriculture, waste and recycling, transportation, and industrial markets than Trail King Industries Inc.

The company Utility Trailers is a major manufacturer of semi-truck trailers. They produce flatbed, curtainside van, dry van, and refrigerated trailers. Utility Trailers' products should not be confused with personal use utility trailers.

At Manac, the motto is 'whatever the road' and as the largest manufacturer in North America of custom-built and specialty semitrailers, the motto is right on target.

Utility – The First Name in Trailers will be at Booth #20145 in Dallas, Texas at The Great American Trucking Show on August 25 through August 27, 2011. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company invites you to stop by and see what is new in their line of trailers.

Stoughton Trailers are just what they claim to be; they're in it for the long haul. For a company that can boast thousands of owner/operator and fleet customers, longevity and exceptional service are sure to be two of their qualities.

The process of posting a dump truck or even semi trucks for sale does not need to be overly complicated. A buyer that wants to locate a dump trailer is just as likely as the buyer looking for a Mitsubishi for sale to put their money on what they see as a great deal

Individuals that need to sell a dump truck often comb the internet for helpful tips and advice to get it to move. Whether you have trucks for sale, or are trying to sell a dump trailer, you can benefit from some of the great tactics that the pros use.

If you have small steel dump trailers but can't haul enough scrap or demolition because your trailer is too small we have the solution! We offer retro-fitting of trailer sides on dump trailers to lengthen and heighten your exciting trailer for more cubic yards.

The US Department of Transportation is now proposing a complete cell phone ban in commercial vehicles, including semi trailers and buses. This follows the current ban on texting while driving and affects 4 million drivers.

One of the largest items eating away at your profit margins will be trucking insurance. We all love paperwork (joke), but how you insure yourself and the business is going to have a huge impact on your profitability the survival of your business in future.

Depending on the needs of the flatbed semi trailer, the different types of trailers have different features and capabilities to suit those needs.

Purchasing a car carrier trailer is an important investment decision. When considering purchasing a car carrier trailer, there are some items that should be thought over before making the purchase.

Utility semi trailers claims to be the first name in trailers. As the top seller of reefer trailers in the country, they have good reason to be confident in their ability to manufacturer some of the best refrigerated trailers on the road.

Here's a look at why you should buy a Fontaine flatbed trailer for your next business investment.

Custom semi trucks are a reality for Todd and Mickey Larson and their father Glen. Twins Custom Coaches, is located in Central Oregon.