Semi truck drivers face a different kind of winter than the average commuter, with 80,000‑pound rigs that must keep freight moving through mountain passes and black ice. In that world, chains, not ...

Even so, winter brings too many obstacles to account for in the factory. Deep snow and ice can jam even the mightiest 4WD truck with the best winter tires installed. Frozen windshields are notoriously ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lake effect snow has made it tough for Erie residents to drive to the office, but for truck drivers, their office is on the road.

Winter is here, and for medium and heavy-duty truck operators, that means one thing: battery struggles. Dead cranking batteries are a common headache in cold weather, compounded by the increased ...