When you’re on the road a lot, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to the condition of your truck’s parts. One part in particular that needs some care is the flywheel. Learn which signs are indicators that you should be replacing your flywheel.   A Burning Smell If you’re noticing a burning smell—similar […]

  You are in charge of your own schedule. No more leaving your schedule up to someone who doesn’t live your life. No more unfair fees taken from your paycheck. You can care for your big rig based on your own standards. No more following a checklist that just isn’t up to par. First Motion […]

  As a big rig driver, you have to deal with all sorts of bad weather, but nothing takes a toll on your vehicle like the winter months.  Here are some tips to make sure your rig is ready: Check your tires. Old tires can cause serious traction problems. Check your fluids. Make sure you […]

Big Rig Travel Safety Tips Long driving trips aren’t uncommon for a seasoned truck driver who can spend days at a time on the road. Driving a big rig also comes with its own unique set of safety rules, which is why it is so important to plan ahead for trips to avoid any safety […]

Keep the Oil in your Engine Where it Belongs Whether you drive a small passenger vehicle or operate an 18 wheeler, it’s important to make sure your engine is running optimally.  Common signs of a bad oil pan gasket include smoke coming from the engine, low oil levels, engine overheating, and puddles of oil underneath […]

  Some of these crazy but true facts you might already know, and some just might surprise you! 1) An 80,000 big rig weighs 20 to 30 times more than a car. 2) A truck engine is also 6 times larger than a car engine, and sometimes weighs as much as the entire car! 3) […]

When making a purchase for Flywheels it’s important to make the right choice for your truck and find a reliable products. First Motion Products specializes in Flywheel products and supplies the largest inventory available, ranging from every day parts to hard-to-find parts. First motion Products inventory includes commercial truck part products from Chevy, Dodge Ram, […]

Today’s rigs do not require the same oil change schedule as they once did. Higher quality parts, oil, and technology allow most big rigs to go as many as 25,000 to 50,000 miles before needing an oil change. However, every vehicle is different and it is important to consider all of the factors when determining […]

Commercial Trucking Parts You Can Count On When it comes to driving or maintaining one commercial truck or even a whole fleet, we know you don’t take any chances. There isn’t time or extra money for poor quality parts, slow shipping times, or rude customer service. We understand doing business with you is a privilege-and […]

Earlier this month, we talked about cooling system maintenance, but sometimes an a/c compressor failure happens. Second only to refrigerant hose leaks, compressors have the highest rate of failure of any motor vehicle air conditioner (HVAC) component. Yet compressors very seldom fail on their own and it is imperative that the cause of failure be […]

Proper bleeding of the brake system is critical to the performance of any vehicle. Without good quality disc brake pads, brake shoes, rotors, drums, clean fresh brake fluid and a properly bled brake system, the brake system cannot function properly. There are many misconceptions about bleeding brakes and brake fluid in general. Below we dispel […]

As a truck driver you have probably experienced the feeling of applying the brakes at 50mph only to feel the brake pedal “dancing” under your foot. This Brake pedal pulsation can be common even after a professional brake alignment. There are a lot of factors that play a part in why this happens after a […]

Earlier this month we discussed the common indicators of wheel hub bearing wear to keep on top of to prevent long term damage. Proper tire inflation is also important to keep on top of preventing longer-term costly damage. Proper inflation does a lot to produce long, even tire wear. Even with the best possible seal […]

Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing vary in severity. Some may be difficult to detect, which can lead to damage before corrective action can be taken. The time frame in which damage occurs is linked to driving conditions and/or the mechanical practices that were followed at installation. Noise is a classic sign of a […]

Truckers see a lot of this country as they drive through its 50 uniquely different states. Just for fun, we’ve rounded up an interesting factoid about each of the 50  United States of America. Huntsville, Alabama is known as the Rocket Capitol of the world. Alaska produces 25% of the United States oil. Copper production […]

There are select occupations you ought to discuss first with loved ones before even considering applying for a job in the field. Truck driving is one such occupation. In many ways, being an OTR (over-the-road) or CDL driver is more a lifestyle than a job. Its demands, particularly upward of 300 days per year on the road, will certainly […]

Our highways see millions of cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles out on the roads on a daily basis. Whether drivers are going to or from work, driving trucks for a living, driving on vacation or going on a shopping trip, dangers are all around on the highways. Some are weather related, which are usually out of […]

Many industries develop their own codified language to help simplify communication between two parties. For instance, the trucking industry has abbreviations for anything from the routes they drive to the equipment they use. Truckers use numerous terms to describe everyday activities and objects. “Trucker talk” continues to evolve, literally making it a limitless language. Truckers […]

Trucking is a high-risk profession. The fatalities and injuries involved with trucking stem from vehicle collisions and fuel fires. However, long-term health problems linked to fume inhalations and circulation problems also make trucking dangerous. We have gathered some trucking safety tips to share with you to keep yourself as well as other motorists safe when […]

Here are some fun facts about truckers and the trucks they drive throughout America. The U.S. has 3.5 million truck drivers. The average age of one of these truckers is 33 years old. Most trucker drivers hail from Florida. These drivers book about 105,000 miles a year, with one in nine of them being independent […]