Semi Truck Accidents Are A Growing Problem

Posted on 03. Jul, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

Large trucks, 18-wheelers and semi truck accidents killed or injured almost 111,000 Americans in 2006. From this number, almost 5,000 involved fatalities with the remaining 106,000 sustaining injuries from these semi truck accidents. Causes include many factors and are not limited to speeding, driver inexperience, fatigue of the drivers, poor weather conditions and alcohol/drug abuse. It goes without saying, heavy semi trucks should always be treated with caution.

Why Semi Accidents Occur

Lack of proper maintenance by the companies responsible for the routine safety checks and maintenance of semi trucks is often a major cause of semi truck accidents. These 18-wheeler accidents often involve injuries or death. Most people would argue that it’s the trucking company’s responsibility to make sure their semi trucks are operated and maintained in a safe manner. It’s in the best interest of not only the company, but also the driver and his potential victim, should he be involved in a semi truck accident. An improperly maintained semi truck or untrained driver is just an accident waiting to happen.

Heavy Loads Lead To Dangerous Driving

There has been a battle waged recently in six states within the trucking and shipping industry. The trucking companies want the weight of the semi trucks to be increased from the present levels of 80,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds. In addition, they want the legal length of the vehicles increased as well. Opponents contend that heavier and longer semi trucks are harder to control, cannot stop as quickly and are an overall more dangerous vehicle, often comparing them to an unguided out of control missile on the highway, thus increasing the number of semi truck accidents.

Damage to our nations roads and bridges are another factor that needs to be considered. It’s not just the shear weight of a fully loaded 18-wheeler that damages the roadway, but often 18-wheeler crashes involving dangerous or flammable cargo do additional damage to roads and bridges. The catastrophic bridge collapse of Interstate 35 in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2007 involved many large trucks. This was a tragedy that killed 13 people and left an additional 145 people injured.

Injuries Take Many Forms In Semi Truck Accidents

A semi truck accident that involves an automobile, the drivers and passengers of the automobiles has the odds stacked against them. They can end up with a list of injuries often including head and skull fractures, broken bones/ribs and burns that may result in scaring. Spinal cord injuries, neck and back injuries and other types of nerve damage are all too common and of course, unfortunately, wrongful death is all too often an outcome in a semi truck accident.

Just like automobile accidents, semi truck accidents may be preventable. It takes the right training, maintenance, regulations and enforcement of these regulations to reduce the number of semi truck accidents.

Truck Accident Lawyer Or General Personal Injury Lawyer — Which Is Right For You?

Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

Accidents involving large trucks often have a different set of problems and questions than those involved in a regular car accident or other personal injury accident. The law firm you choose can make all the difference in the settlement you receive from the trucking company or its insurance carrier. Because accidents involving large semi trucks are often life threatening, the accident can drastically change your standard of living.

Why Do I Need A Lawyer At All?

Many trucking accident victims may not want to bother with a lawyer. They may think the trucking industry lawyer is looking out for their best interest. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The trucking industry lawyer works for the trucking industry — not you.

Without a lawyer, you may be encouraged to settle your claim quicker than you should. You may not fully understand your rights and damages. Once you sign a final settlement, you’ll be stuck. If something else surfaces related to your accident, you’ll be out of luck and any medical bills will come out of your pocket instead of the trucking company’s.

Personal Injury Lawyer

Oftentimes people automatically turn to a personal injury lawyer after an accident. A personal injury lawyer focuses on general injury claims and is usually easier to find via the internet or phone book. The lawyer may be qualified to handle many different types of injury claims, like car accidents, slip and fall accidents, or work place accidents.

Because personal injury lawyers handle many types of claims, they may not have the level of experience that a truck accident lawyer has with semi truck accidents. If hired, your case may even be the first a personal injury lawyer tries against the trucking industry. Due to the industry’s unique regulations, that’s not a situation advantageous for you. Your wellbeing is too important to put in the hands of a lawyer that lacks experience with trucking accidents.

Truck Accident Lawyer

An accident involving a large truck usually results in catastrophic injury or even death. Law firms that handle a large number of semi truck accidents are often better equipped at handling these large truck accident cases.

A truck accident lawyer typically knows what medical tests are standard and how to proceed if your accident means a lot of time in the hospital or out of work. A truck accident lawyer will also know the ins and outs of trucking legislation and will be able to help determine and prove the cause of your accident. Moreover, a truck accident lawyer that understands the trucking industry may be able to tell you if your accident was a part of a trend, signaling negligence on the part of the trucking company.

Truck Tips – Truck Bed and Seat Cover Upgrades That Can Lessen the Wear and Tear

Posted on 30. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

I own a 98 Dodge Ram and my truck has seen quite a crazy time over the past 10 years. It started out as a sparkling clean machine that I first learned how to drive in. Freedom was the open highway and I would usually be found in the road to and from the beach with my surfboard in the bed.

Then came college and I started to play a lot of music. The bed was full of guitar and drum on a weekly basis and we traveled all around the California coast playing shows, so the Dodge really held up when we needed it to. The amount of friends, girls, and randoms that piled in and out of that truck has really left its mark. Who knows what some people have spilled in the cab of that truck

The next phase that came after college was my first full-time job, and I had a construction landscaping job. It paid pretty well, but my truck got even more beat up.

So where it stands now, there has been several years of wear and tear inflicted on my truck and the resale value is not looking so good. I’d like to purchase a new Dodge Ram and I’m going to be sure to take better care of this one now that I’m older and have more vehicle ownership experience. Here are some ideas that I’m going to be sure to do, to help protect the value of my new truck over the forthcoming years:

- Get a truck bed liner to line the bed and inner rail areas. I still play music and load all sorts of materials in and out of the bed every week. With a bed liner, I can protect the bed from scratches and dings, so down the road I will have a shiny conditioned bed. This will help preserve the value of the vehicle.

- Find a truck tool box that’s the right size for where the bed meets the cab. I have created all kinds of dings inside my truck and in the bed over the landscaping years and a nice and tidy tool box would help me tremendously. And, it will lessen the damage that I will likely put on my new truck.

- A set of truck seat covers to cover the seats. So no matter who jumps in or out of my vehicle, I will have a protected interior. If I decide to sell the truck down the road, I can simply remove the seat covers and the seats will look as good as new!

Big Rig, Semi, Tractor-trailer and 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents – California Truck Accident Lawyer?s Suggestions to Prevent Future Truck Accidents

Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

If you’ve had a truck accident anywhere in California from Oxnard to Palmdale, Apple Valley to Camarillo, from Corona in Orange County, CA to Fontana, from Victorville to Twentynine Palms or even in Hesperia, Moreno Valley, San Diego, Oceanside, Ontario, Perris, Redlands, or Palm Springs, you’ve probably been wondering if the California state legislators are working on any new ways to try to prevent truck accidents.

I had heard that the state’s legislators were rushing to pass some new laws to prevent truck accidents so I called one of my state Senators to get a sneak peak at just how the proposed legislation would affect big rig truck drivers in California and personal injury victims.

“So you’re outlawing texting by truck drivers?” I asked.

“Who told you that?” the Senator asked. “We’re outlawing jacknifing”

“Huh?” I asked. “Jacknifed trucks aren’t jacknifed intentionally.”

“Then why do they happen so often?” the Senator asked. “From now on, if you jacknife your truck, you do the time.”

“Oh good grief,” I said. “What else are you considering to prevent big rig accidents?”

“Blind spots,” the Senator said proudly.

“This is ridiculous,” I said. “That comes with the territory of driving a big rig truck. You might as well outlaw trucks from carrying any loads.”

The Senator made a note of that despite my frown.

“Have you considered the fact that in as much as 75 percent of the car versus big rig truck accidents, the driver of the car is at fault?”

“Of course we know that,” the Senator said. “Seventy-five percent?”

I nodded.

“Something’s got to be done about those car drivers,” the Senator said.

“You Senators still have a good idea to want to improve truck safety,” I said. “You’re just going about it the wrong way.”

“What do you suggest?” the Senator asked.

“Focus on ensuring that big rigs have properly functioning brake systems,” I said and watched the Senator taking furious notes.

“That’s good. That’s really good. Anything else?” the Senator asked.

“Spot check the trucks for proper loading and not just weigh them,” I said

“Excellent, excellent,” the Senator said. “Anything else?”

“How about penalizing companies that skirt the rules on resting truck drivers so they don’t fall asleep on the roads,” I suggested.

“That can be done, sure,” the Senator said.

“But you’re going to have to ensure that the logs of truck drivers aren’t fudged when it comes to recording the hours a truck driver spends behind the wheel,” I said.

“We’ll put our best minds on it,” the Senator said.

I shuddered to think what that might produce.

“Anything else?” the Senator asked.

“How about spot checking the truck drivers for alcohol or drugs?” I asked. “You do it for car drivers on weekends and holidays. Why not for truck drivers?”

“Good question,” the Senator said. “Do you have any other suggestions?”

“I do,” I said. “Why don’t you have the Highway Patrol focus their attention more on trucks that exceed the speed limit than on car drivers.. Can you imagine how much more dangerous a big-rig truck is driving at a dangerous speed with a full load is than a little car?”

“It’s harder to catch those truck drivers,” the Senator said. “Don’t they still have CB radios and use code language like in the Dukes of Hazard?”

I shook my head and left as the Senator was rushing back to tell his colleagues what great new ideas he had come up with to prevent truck accidents.

News Note – On October 1, 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger banned motorists from texting, writing or reading messages on electronic devices. The law goes into effect January 1, 2009.

The Reality of Becoming a Truck Driver

Posted on 27. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

You been working in the corporate world, you start feeling restless and board at the same old rat race of sitting behind a desk all day long and having no adventure in your life. All you see is four white walls and a nice window view from your office. How many times have you looked out of your window and thought to yourself, “I know there is a more exciting job out there for me.” Then the thought occurred to you that you want to become a truck driver.

You think to yourself “truck drivers make good money, they get to travel all of the time, see different parts of the US and Canada, they have no responsibilities and all they have to do is sit and drive. I would certainly like a position like this.”

So in your free time after work or on weekends you decide to take a truck driving course. You go through the steps to obtain your CDL license and then decide to purchase a tractor and trailer thinking your going to get rich our there on the road. You will be free from the rat race and the same ole hum drum way you used to live. By this time you’re all excited, you have a pretty new truck, a trailer of your own and you’re your own boss who is leased onto a company.

But to many new truck drivers reality sets in real fast as soon as they get out on their first long haul, The dispatchers are non to friendly, the pay isn’t as good as they told you, the sound of the companies benefits and the way things are ran is not the actual truth as to the reality of things, your dispatcher makes an appointment time from your origin to destination that is nearly impossible and you have to drive all day long. The only time you get out of the truck is to use the bathroom at a truck stop, grab a bite to eat and sleep. But you have to keep going to meet the delivery deadline.

Now you get to your destination, you have paperwork all of the time to do, which you are your own secretary, no one can do it for you, you need to keep up with your log book and follow DOT regulations for in a sense they are your boss. If you do not comply with the DOT regulations your fined or shut down thus you would be loosing money for that truck and tractor payment and home expenses as well.

You get your four hours of sleep if that and keep going down the road. Stopping just again to use the bathroom or get yourself something to drink. You must keep those big wheels rolling in order for you to make money.

You get to your destination or place of delivery and you have to wait, some shippers will make you wait for hours at a time and then some will take you right away. In the mean time you’re on the phone with your dispatcher asking for another load. She is unable to find you one so you still are waiting to be unloaded.

Finally a couple hours later you’re finally unloaded, “ok no problem you think. A lot of time wasted, but no problem.” It didn’t occur to you that all of the time you were sitting at the docks you were not being paid or making any money. You didn’t get to have breakfast or lunch because your time was getting short and you needed to be at the receivers on time for your appointment.

You call your dispatcher again. Your put on hold and then you wait and wait and wait until finally your dispatcher gets on the phone. She/he is sending you to New York 2100 miles away. But you must pick up 150 miles away from were your delivering to. You leave the receivers and drive down the road, you call your dispatcher back for directions and all she gives you is a phone number for you to call for directions.

When you get a block or two away from the street you’re supposed to pick up at you pull over and call the phone number your dispatcher gives you and get directions into your next origin. You get put on hold again and you’re parked on the side of the road. There are no parking lots out there for big rigs. Finally someone in shipping answers, they give you directions into the shippers and hang up on you while you’re still on the phone.

You get to your origin to pick up this load which takes an hour and a half to load and keep going; you call your dispatcher back and get put on hold again. Finally she/he answers and you ask when the load is to be in New York. They reply “in two and a half days.”

You think to yourself two and a half days when am I going to get some sleep. I only had four hours last night and I have to drive for another two and a half days? When am I going to be able to grab a shower or get time off? Since you were used to showering every morning when you worked for your last boos in that nice plush office setting.

Little did you realize that trucking was this way and there is no turning back now, your truck has custody of you and your its slave, you have to do what this industry tells you to do because of that truck payment, trailer payment, insurance, permits, and all of your other trucking expenses that associate with being on the road, not to mention all of your home expenses as well.

Friday comes around its pay day the highlight of your week. You call your spouse and ask how much your check was, they tell you that your check was it $500.00. Wow your use to making at least $800.00 a week in you old office setting. “Not much money you think to yourself. “ So you continue to keep driving down the road, keeping up your paperwork, dealing with what is called a pickle park or a weight scale and the DOT, traffic etc which is now making not only you tired but stressed out.

You come to realize that this will be an on going thing for the rest of your life, the harder you work and the more miles you drive you’re not going to make the same living as you did in that nice office you once had a few weeks back. On top of this you have more money going out and the pay stinks, you have no time for yourself at all, you’re missing out on family gatherings, missing your family and spouse etc. This new truckers of this industry is the reality of truck drivers to the tee. Do you think you can handle it?

Truck driving is not glamorous and you’re not going to get rich in that piece of steel. The hours are long and hard and you do not get much rest. You’re beating that pavement to make someone else rich who does not care about you but themselves. So to those who think a trucker has a great life please think again after reading this.

Get the Most Out of Your Truck With Truck Accessories

Posted on 26. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

With the sudden and dramatic rise in gas prices this year, it has brought home with stunning vividness the fact that it can be very expensive to enjoy the convenience and usefulness of owning a truck. However, many of us still need our trucks for work, family obligations, and for the necessary recreation that makes all the workaday drudgery we endure worth it. If you are a truck owner right now, then you need to get the absolute most out of that truck to not only increase its value with things like chrome grille inserts, but also expand the range of functions that it can perform. From heavy-duty shocks for driving off-road inaccessible areas, to high-intensity lamps for assistance while driving, the uses for additions to your vehicle are endless.

Even with all of the options offered by manufacturers that you can get from a dealer; there are still things that you might need that your dealer doesn’t carry. Oftentimes dealer’s prices are expensive and other retailers might be less expensive if you order them direct. However, you must do your research. Many experts have suggested that those in the market to purchase vehicles should research the pros and cons of buying base models vs. customization. While additions to your vehicle can modify your vehicle to fit your own unique, personal needs, it can also become costly. It can get addicting to add so many cool additions to your truck, so be sure you research what you truly want and what you truly need. Ask yourself, do I really need flashing lights on my truck? Or would I be better off buying a tonneau cover to help my gas efficiency? These questions are important.

You can also extend your truck’s range with additional fuel tanks, fuel transfer tanks, cold air intakes and the like. With the addition of certain accessories for your truck, you don’t have to settle for the low gas mileage that your truck has when it rolls off the assembly line. These days you can get a great deal on a truck just due to the simple fact that demand is low. You don’t have to be picky about what extras the vehicle has. Get online and find those items that you call for instead of searching around for the perfect truck to fit your needs. In fact, given the wide range of products that are currently available, there is practically no end to the number of extras you can find that will make your truck so much more useful, beautiful, and efficient.

In the future more and more people will start to add those items that your dealer hasn’t. Your truck won’t just be your mode of transportation; it will also be your home-away-from-home on the road with expanded navigational, communication, and entertainment features. Automotive manufacturers are already looking at adding features like mini-refrigerators and microwaves to make it more convenient to travel in your truck, especially if you have to put in long hours at work or for those long distance trips to your favorite leisure destination. With the entertainment additions there is no more crying from the backseat are we there yet? Customizing your vehicle to become more efficient for your business or family will only get better as time progresses. Keep an eye out as new products are released.

If you’re a pet owner, then you have a lot of items to choose from to make traveling with your dog or cat a lot more convenient and comfortable. Companies offer everything from dog and cat boxes to cargo liners and pet partitions, heavy duty floor mats and floor guards to help keep your pet safe and keep your truck clean for those times when your pet has an accident while traveling. The last thing you want is to be stuck re-carpeting or reupholstering your vehicle.

The benefits of truck accessories will remain constant year after year, but the important thing to remember is to get the right fit for you. Do your research and think through your investment. You’ll ultimately have the truck you’ve been dreaming of.

What Is A Telescopic Sack Truck?

Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

A telescopic sack truck is designed to move heavy loads easily and quickly. A sack truck is designed with two wheels at the bottom, a vertical handle bar and a flat ledge. The goods are placed on the flat ledge and pulled back so the load is resting on the wheels, the handles are then used to steer the truck. A telescopic sack truck is even easier to move around than a standard sack truck as they are made from lightweight aluminium, the entire sack truck usually weighs around 7kg.

Why is a Telescopic Sack Truck so useful?

A telescopic sack truck is very useful for a business for a number of reasons. One being that it is in a business’ best interest to take good care of its employees, moving heavy boxes and loads, no matter how well trained the employees are, is prone to injury which may lead to time off work. The employees using a telescopic sack truck, which is super light for ease of maneuvering, will be lighter on their backs and legs thus less chance of injury.

Another reason why businesses would benefit from using telescopic sack trucks is the amount of time they can save. Your shop will benefit more from having new stock put out on the shelves as soon as possible. Your employees will be able to unload the delivery truck and get it out on to the shop floor a lot faster if they had lighter equipment which is easier and quicker to shift. The delivery truck could then get on to its next job a lot faster and with the time difference saved could possibly fit in another job.

How much do Telescopic Sack Trucks cost?

The cost of a Telescopic Sack Truck will depend on where you are purchasing your sack truck from. A Telescopic Sack Truck with a maximum capacity of 100 kg will cost around £35 – £50. Some of these sack trucks have the feature of folding away so they are easy to store, the flat ledge where the load usually sits folds upwards so the truck is slimmer in width and does not need as much room to store.

Telescopic sack trucks do not usually hold as much as standard sack trucks with their maximum capacity being around 100 kg oppose to 350 / 400 kg but they are faster and easier to move because they are so light in weight.

Sack Trucks And The Footplate

Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

Sack trucks are great for moving heavy loads and boxes from one location to another. The sack truck has two wheels at the bottom, a steering bar and handles and a foot plate. The foot plate is the ledge of the sack truck where the load and boxes are placed. Often on sack trucks a belt is provided securing the load in place while the sack truck is in movement, this is really handy for when you are moving tall heavy loads such as filing cabinets and large boxes that are prone to toppling over.

Sack Trucks and the different variations of Footplates

There are a few different options when it comes to the footplate of sack trucks. For example you can purchase a sack truck with a folding footplate. This is great for saving space and storing the sack truck away. The footplate simply folds up for when you are not using the sack truck and you can fold it down for when you need to use it.

Another variation of the footplate on a sack truck is a dual footplate. This has two footplates one larger than the other. The second larger footplate is for when the sack truck is maneuvering very heavy loads to give the load some extra support. The larger footplate of the sack truck can be folded away when it is not needed. A standard sack truck has a standard footplate which cannot be folded and it is a singular ledge. Extended footplates are available where the ledge is longer in length (sometimes up to 53cm) than a normal sack truck’s footplate.

Sack truck footplates – which option is best for you?

The best option of footplate for you depends on what you will be using the sack truck for, if you are not going to need to move heavy loads you can go for the standard sack truck with a normal footplate. If you do not have a lot of storage space take advantage of the folding footplate sack truck. These sack trucks are great as they can fit into places that a normal sack truck could not. If your requirements vary as to whether you move lighter or heavier loads then a dual footplate option would be best as you have the option of using it normally or using the second plate to give you more support and allowing you to carry heavier loads.

Have You Considered A Camping Tent For Your Truck

Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

Truck tents are becoming more and more popular everywhere from West Coast to the East Coast and all the cities in between. Most stores are selling out of truck tents. Truck tents are a great way to incorporate the extra space from the back of the truck as your own personal camping area. For the price of a regular hotel you can purchase your own tents that will last for several years. These tents are easy to put up anything used almost anywhere in less than 20 minutes.

Sleeping outside is always a fun way to spend family time why not use the bed of your truck as your tent you will be surprised at how easy a truck tent is. You can also purchase an air mattress to use in your truck tent, then you’ll be off the ground and sleeping on a comfortable mattress. These types of tents are very new but they are growing in popularity every day.

There are two major types of truck tents; one that has its own floor and one without floors. If you choose a tent that has a sewn in floor you will have to take out everything from the bed of your truck before you can put the tent up. If you purchase a tent without floors, then you can leave your gear in the truck while you set up the tent.

Some companies that sell truck tents will recommend that you face the truck a certain direction when camping. Usually the manufacturers will recommend that the front of the truck is facing into the wind. If you do decide to face your truck into the wind you may notice that it will help keep the rain out of your truck or tent. Many of the higher and truck tents are tight enough that it does not matter which way you face your vehicle.

Another major difference between truck tents is the type of polls that are used. Some manufacturers give tent poles that are color coded so they are a lot easier to install. For the tents that do not come with color coded tent poles many people do adjust to this and learn quickly how to install their truck tent correctly. Another downside to the variety of tent poles is that some tent poles actually require you to crawl inside the tent in order to put the tent up.

If you enjoy camping and you own a truck you should definitely try a truck tent. They are great way to enjoy the outdoors while sleeping off of the ground. Because you’re sleeping off of the ground you’re less likely to get wet from the ground. Also the sides of the truck offer you more protection from the wind and cold and you may find that you are warmer in a truck tent than you would be an irregular tent. Truck tents are a great new way for families and couples to enjoy the great outdoors together they do not cost very much money and you can find tents to fit almost every model of vehicle. The next time you are thinking about buying a new tent consider buying a truck tent.

Top Five Trucks for Gas Mileage

Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by admin in Trucks-SUVS

A few years ago, people would scoff at you if you told them that you were looking for trucks with the best gas mileage. But, as truck sales began to slip downwards, manufacturers started giving due importance to this factor. Today, there has been a dramatic change in the scenario.

The rising costs of gas, has propelled potential truck buyers to go for trucks that can meet their gas mileage demands. Truck makers have now taken firm steps to improve the fuel economy of their makes at all levels.

Usually the ranking of the top five trucks based on gas mileage is founded on a combination factors. The prime parameters are the fuel economy rating given by EPA, the transmission of the vehicle, and its inherent popularity amongst car buyers. The formula for calculation for most gas mileage rankings is a combination of the city mpg rating, which forms 55 percent of criterion, and the highway mpg rating that completes the remaining criteria.

It is really very difficult to bring forth a list that enumerates the top 5 trucks on the basis of fuel efficiency. Not one, not two, but three trucks hold the first rank. This spot is shared by the 2006 Ford Ranger one of the premier trucks that are out in the market today. Ford has made it a point to come out with trucks that offer the best gas mileage. This is why most of their newer models find a place on the best gas mileage list year after year.

However, all the trucks, which feature in the list, have the same engine; the 2006 Ford Ranger is a supremely refined version of its older model that came out in 2005. It has the better off-road capability then other trucks in the rankings and is one of the best alternatives in your search for a truck giving you the best gas mileage.

The completely redesigned 2006 Toyota Tacoma comes next in the list. The Toyota Tacoma is one of the roomier trucks available in the market and its looks are an epitome of sophistication. The only disadvantage of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma is its price tag. It is more expensive then the others.

If you are looking for something on the cheaper side then the 2006 Mazda B-series is the truck that you must go for. A fuel-efficient truck delivers on its promise. It is called in some circles as the bargain pickup truck. Don’t expect styling and comfort but you do get an unashamed practicality with this vehicle.

The Toyota Tundra is the next in line of your picks. It comes with 4.0 liter V6 engine that is geared to give you competitive gas mileage. The truck gives you a mileage of 20 /mpg on the highway and a 16/mpg when you drive in the city.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes a close fifth in the rankings. It comes with a mild hybrid engine that enables the electric motor to keep the vehicles running when idle so the gas engine can be shut off.

Description: When looking for trucks with great gas mileage, the list can be pretty large. You will have a wide variety to choose from. Select the one that best suits your requirement. This article lists out the top five!