If you have plans to own your own semi-truck(s), you likely know that ownership can be challenging. This is why some individuals in the trucking industry spend the first few years of their careers driving for others rather than being self-employed. Perhaps you have driven routes that were actually owned by others and you may now be ready to explore your options. Some people make the mistake of focusing their semi-truck ownership goals on new trucks.

So you've decided that it's time to change the color of your faithful but aging vehicle. Maybe you're sick and tired of looking at the same thing every day, or maybe you never liked the original color in the first place. Whatever your motive, changing your car's color is certainly doable—but it's not as easy as slathering on any old paint you might have lying around the house. Here are some important tips to help you make sure the job will ensure beautiful, lasting results.

When the snow covers your driveway and ice starts to build up on the roads, you may drive more cautiously, but there are some other driving and maintenance habits that can wear out your car faster in cold weather. You can ensure that you reduce your chances of sending your car to the shop if you are more mindful about how you drive when the temperature drops. Here are some common mistakes that people make when driving during winter months.

Having a new baby is an exciting time, and it's also a time when big changes typically have to be made. If you're like most new parents, you priorities have changed and you put your little one first whenever you make decisions, big or small. One important consideration is getting behind the wheel when your infant is in tow. Here are some things you can do to create car comfort and safety for your baby while you're on the road.

If you don't know much about cars or how to repair them, troubleshooting problems in your vehicle isn't an easy job. Even a seemingly simple problem, such as finding and fixing a leak in the transmission's reservoir, can become a huge headache if you don't know where to start. The problem can persist until it eventually damages the transmission for good. There's one thing you should understand about transmission leaks. The fluid doesn't always drip to the ground or pavement below the car to let you know if there's a leak.

If you have an older vehicle that you have driven more than 60,000 or 70,000 miles, then you likely want to make sure that your car stays in good shape for as long as possible. Unfortunately, automatic transmissions start to fail most often once mileage reaches over the 60,000 mile mark. Transmissions can be fixed or replaced by expert mechanics, but the work is intensive and this can cost you a good deal of money.

Your vehicle has performed flawlessly throughout your daily commuting over the past several years. However, you're now hearing a clicking noise every time you turn your steering wheel--a definite sign of a torn constant velocity axle boot. Although your worn constant velocity axle doesn't necessarily pose a risk to your safety, it should be replaced to ensure consistent driving performance. Follow these steps to replace it in just a couple hours: