Not currently... nobody makes an OBD reader compatible with the SAE J1939 interface... supposedly in the next year or two, OBDIII will be adopted and standardized all across... automobiles, heavy equipment, heavy duty trucks, etc. Then a simple OBD scanner will probably be available. Until then, it's going to require the compatible engine software (e.g., DDEC for Detroit, Insite for Cummins, Davie for PACCAR, etc.) and an interface box (such as Cummins' Inline or NexIQ).
In order to drive semi trucks, you generally will require a Class A commerical driver's licence. In addition, endorsements are required for additional arrangements such as an "H" addtion for carrying hazardous materials.
A row of semi trucks. There isn't a specific name for it.
There are many types of semi trucks available for purchase from Kenworth Trucks. A few of these semi trucks are T880, T680, T600, T700, W800 and also a W900. Kenworth dealers will also sell used trucks from other manufacturers which were traded in. Aside from selling Class 5 - 8 Kenworth trucks, some Kenworth dealerships are also dealers of Hino trucks.
You can go to commercialtrucktrader.com to get a quote for your used semi trucks.
There are several companies that sell use semi trucks directly or privately-such as Eddie Stobart who regularly sell their old used semi trucks as they purchase new ones.
Any vehicle with a semi trailer is going to require a Class A CDL. Classes B and C are for large passenger vehicles and towing vehicles.
Most semi commercial trucks or delivery trucks can be 50 ft long.
Various types of trucks can be found on Craigslist, including pickup trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, and semi-trucks.
estimated:8-9 million trucks
There are many companies that write insurance for semi trucks. Some of these companies are Progressive Commercial and Geico.
It is impossible to know exactly how many semi trucks are on the road in the U.S. It is estimated that there could be anywhere from five million to thirteen million semi trucks on the road in the U.S. on any given day.
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