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Picking the Right Size Mattress for Your Semi-Truck Lack of sleep is detrimental to any person, especially a lack of quality and restful sleep. Truck drivers are in a unique position when it comes to getting sleep and, understandably, getting the sleep-hours in is sometimes a difficult thing to do while on the road. Because sleeping more is usually not an option, this means it is crucial that the sleep you do get is as quality and restful as possible. Do you have any of these signs …

Valley Chrome Bumpers at Raney's Truck Parts We’re always on the lookout for new ways to get professional drivers and owner-operators more chrome for less of their hard-earned cash here at Raney’s Truck Parts, so when it comes time for you to choose a new aftermarket bumper it’s right there in the name with 12% off Valley Chrome Plating bumpers from August 1st through the 31st! Celebrating more than 60 years of proven experience with chrome manufacturing here in the USA, Valley Chro …

Lincoln Chrome at Raney's Truck Parts With more than half a century of experience under their belt, Lincoln Chrome has earned every bit of their reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of stainless-steel exhaust kits, sun visors, and bumpers for professional drivers all across North America. Raney’s Truck Parts has spent years cultivating a close relationship with the incredible people at Lincoln Chrome, and now we’re passing the benefits on to you while celebrating American manufacturi …

Peterbilt vs Kenworth Since their explosion onto the scene by the early 1920s and late 1930s, both Kenworth and Peterbilt semi-trucks have earned a popular reputation among drivers as some of the most robust and comfortable rides available. Other manufacturers might have gotten there just a bit earlier or deliver better budget options, but these two PACCAR divisions remain at the front of a spirited debate around premium build quality and minimal downtime almost a full century lat …

Floating Gears vs Double Clutching If you're a professional truck driver, a racing enthusiast, or even just a Vin Diesel fan, you've probably heard the terms "floating gears," "double clutching," or even "granny shifting" used to refer to the various ways a driver with an asynchronous manual transmission can control their clutch and shift gears effectively. While most CDL training courses and schools have a strong preference for the safest method, there's a massive community of truckers …