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Farming is a time honored tradition and way of life that is usually handed down from generation to generation. As a matter of fact, family farms make up 98% of all farms in the United States according to the US Department of Agriculture. Being raised knowing the long days and hardships that farming can bring requires a person with great stamina and character. Surely farmers know that it could be much easier to take a job and punch a clock for someone else rather than be subject to Mothers Nature’s whims and seven day work weeks, yet they do it every day. 

Having a High Quality Turbo Charger is Essential

The reliability of the turbo charger has come a long way, even as recently as the last ten years. One regional driver of over 20 years shared a story of a day, about that long ago, that his turbo blew while running down the highway in his company Volvo truck. With an instant 50% power loss and seeing the black smoke covering all three lanes of traffic, he was forced to limp the truck forward to the next off-ramp due to road construction eliminating the emergency lane. It was only about 15 minutes from the time of the blow until he was safely pulled over, but knowing that the smoke was creating a visibility hazard for the vehicles behind him – this seemed an eternity.

Quality is in the Eye of the Driver

When you hear the word aftermarket, your thoughts may be leaning toward believing it to be an inferior part. Although there are plenty of inferior parts to go around (some good, some not so much), you should be weary to keep from being bitten by them. Inferior is a relative term when talking about heavy duty truck parts.

Black Friday Savings on Select Semi Truck Parts

Traditionally Thanksgiving is a time for family, remembering and laughing at stories from the past, the big game on with everyone cheering, and snoozing on the couch after a wonderful and very filling dinner. During your travels to meet with family or when you find yourself running out for those last minute items to complete your table you may just happen to pass alongside a Kenworth, Peterbilt or even a Freightliner semi truck. When you do, why not send a wave in greeting to the hardworking driver sitting behind the wheel? 

Quality International Truck Parts for ProStar®

International is certainly reaching for the stars in their line of Class 8 trucks! What is the manufacture saying about their latest? “ProStar® is a driver's truck. A more productive truck. The most efficient and innovative Class 8 truck on the road. How did we achieve this? By talking to fleet managers and drivers like you about the challenges you face and the features you need. After all, you're the ones who turn our trucks into your home offices, the ones who depend on us every day.”  

Over the Road Winterizing Checklist

Winter can have the toughest wear and tear on your Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Freightliner, and other heavy duty, over the road trucks. Winterizing is not only good for your budget by keeping your truck in first-rate working condition to continue with day-to-day business; it’s also a matter of safety for you as a professional over the road driver. The key is to be proactive when it comes to the maintenance of your heavy duty truck. Begin with preparing a checklist for annual use and make updates to it as needed.

Assisting you in the Trucking Industry

Serving the trucking industry for over 35 years has been a learning experience and an amazing, yet fulfilling, challenge. Radiator Pros’ growth initially came through customer referrals. That fact has been the motive behind doing all we can to continue to find ways to serve our customers better each and every day. The new Radiator Pros Website is just one more avenue to ensure customer satisfaction and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our customers!

Heavy Duty Radiators for a Heavy Duty Truck

People would likely agree that the most recognizable logo around the world is probably Coca-Cola, but if you’re in the trucking industry, the one that stands out most is another classic red and silver logo by Peterbilt. This simple oval has been displayed proudly across the grill and along the side of every year model Peterbilt truck since it was first introduced in 1953. And why not? Peterbilt has stood the test of time as a top manufacturer of heavy duty trucks since 1939. Do anything for 75 years and you’re bound to get pretty darn good at it!

Radiator Pros Brings the History of Tractor Home Again

Charles City Iowa is the birth place of the tractor by two gentlemen named Charles Hart and Charles Parr. It’s unknown whether the city was named after the double Charles’ but if not, it certainly should have been in our opinion. Although there were earlier steam powered machines, it was in 1903 that Charles and Charles released the design of the first American made tractor which was built with a two-cylinder gas engine with a hit and miss firing cycle producing a horsepower of 30 at the belt with 18HP at the drawbar. This internal combustion engine tractor weighs in at about 14,000 pounds and continues to be displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History located in Washington DC as the oldest surviving tractor of its kind.