Why do so many people drive pick up trucks?

A pickup is the most practical personal vehicle one can buy. It can haul heavy items, it can tow heavy trailers and it has all the luxury of a high end car so you can be comfortable on long trips or even short commutes.

Why are lifted trucks higher in the front?

They elevate the front of the truck while the rear gets lowered or left alone. The front end of the truck is higher than the rear so that when you hit a jump at a high speed the rear hits first. It reduces the chances that your truck will nose dive and crash when hitting hills fast and going airborne.

Is off roading bad for your truck?

Overall, off-roading isn’t harmful to your vehicle. Problems with your car and truck can be common while going off-road, but if you take the right precautions, you’ll make it home without any broken parts.

What is it like to be a truck driver?

It takes a special kind of person, because you basically give up your life for the job. You are dedicated to that truck. Most people are ‘over the road’ drivers, because that is where you make the most money. It means you go coast to coast and border to border.

Why do truck drivers recommend the job to friends and family?

Despite the hardships, half said they would recommend the job to friends and family, chiefly because, as Gollnick said, “it’s the easiest money you can get without a college degree.” Here are the drivers’ perspectives on America’s trucking crisis.

Would you drive a huge ridiculously modified pickup truck in Nashville?

While silly, driving a huge ridiculously modified pickup is actually kind of fun. Your mileage may vary, and it’s situational. It would be a nightmare in New York City, but Nashville’s spread out communities are made for vehicles like The Beast, and it fits right in if you drive an hour outside the city.

Should you modify your truck for a drive thru?

Forget parking garages, and height clearance could become an issue in some drive thrus. Then there’s the reality of getting in and out of the truck bed, which, theoretically a truck owner wants easy access to. If you’re going to modify you’re truck, aim for some tasteful, useful changes.