Truck 101 - Pickup Truck +SUV Talk

Find the right truck for your needs.

Make sense of the numbers that matter.

Learn the basics of towing safely.

Understand how modern truck systems work.

Keep your truck running at its best.

MOST POPULAR TRUCK 101 STORIES

These are the most-read Truck 101 stories on Pickup Truck + SUV Talk, covering truck basics, towing, specifications, technology and ownership.

Learn how truck size, cab and bed configurations, engines and drivetrains affect which pickup is right for you.

Understand payload, towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR, axle ratios and the other specifications that determine what a truck can do.

Learn the fundamentals of payload, tongue weight, hitch setup, trailer brakes, weight distribution and safe towing.

Understand how 4WD systems, lockers, drive modes, hybrid powertrains, diesel systems and other modern truck technology work.

Learn about maintenance, tires, fluids, DEF, break-in and the everyday basics of owning and caring for a pickup truck.