Some semi trucks use single axles, while others use double or tandem axles. Here are the differences between the two setups ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAFF) - Lawmakers are considering two bills that would allow log trucks to carry more weight per axle. Supporters have said it would help the logging industry. However, ...

There are a huge number of variations in the trucking world, and picking whether you require a light, medium, or heavy-duty truck is only the start of it. Choosing whether you require an axle-forward ...

Every electric pickup on the market—the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GMC Hummer EV—utilizes independent rear suspension instead of the solid rear axles typically found in full-sized trucks.

TUSCUMBIA — County engineers in Shoals are concerned about the potential impact of a bill that would increase the axle weight limit of trucks hauling forest products on Alabama roads and bridges.

maximizing fuel economy has ben a priority for automakers and drivers since the oil crisis of the early 1970s, and the innovation that has arisen from the sector is quite impressive. One solution has ...

For some, the addition of a second rear axle is more about looks than function, but the reality is that having another axle can help increase the load capacity of your Ford pickup truck. It seems Ford ...

There are a number of design choices to consider when you’re shopping for a full-size pickup truck. Some are common elements such as bed length, cab size, engine and trim level. But there’s another ...

The Alabama Senate substantially changed a bill sought by the forestry industry on Tuesday, approving a compromise version that does not affect weight limits on log trucks. The bill as originally ...

Suspensions, suspensions, suspensions! Sometimes it seems like the only tech stories we do here at CLASSIC TRUCKS are chassis and suspension related. Then again, there's good reason for our bias. Most ...

The first ten wheels belong to the tractor. It tows a semi trailer, which usually rides on two rear axles. Those axles also carry four tires each. Add those eight to the tractor’s ten, and you get 18 ...