Among the reasons someone might want to avoid passing a semi-truck is to steer clear of that harsh piercing screech it makes when slowing down. That sound is referred to as brake squeal, and although ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The National Park Service and Beatty firefighters responded to a semi-truck fire in Death Valley on Sunday. According to park officials, this is the eighth vehicle fire in the ...

Are you inspecting your semi-truck fleet regularly enough? Here are some reasons you might want to consider adjusting your maintenance schedule. How often do you have someone inspect your semi-truck ...

FAYETTE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A semi truck caught fire on Highway 18 in Fayette County Wednesday morning. At approximately 4:25 a.m. Wednesday, The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of ...

Semi-trucks are designed to carry heavy loads. That's why they're weighed on the road to ensure they do not exceed their limitations. So, when they're driving fast or going downhill, just using the ...

From the November/December 2025 issue of Car and Driver.