Semi-trucks are some of the longest, biggest, and heaviest vehicles on the roads. Semi-trucks -- and here's what "semi" means on a semi-truck-- are wide, averaging 8.5 feet, and can reach 70 to 80 ...

Semi-trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 33,000 pounds are classified as class 8 vehicles by the Federal Highway Administration. The term semi-truck actually refers to the trailer, ...

Semi trucks continue to rely on drum brakes as their primary braking system due to their reliability under heavy loads. This practice is not only seen in commercial vehicle engineering but also in ...

CALEDONIA — A semi truck driver injured his hand trying to extinguish a fire that quickly spread and engulfed the vehicle carrying $40,000 worth of Viva paper towels. Police and fire crews responded ...