And it’s as huge as it gets in terms of truck sizes. The Terex Titan is located in Sparwood BC, Canada and eats monster trucks for breakfast. Weighing in at 22ft, 7 in tall and carrying a length of 66 ft 9 in, it was actually built by General Motors and carries a hefty US$1.5 million price tag along with it.

We’re not sure we dig the color scheme of the Titan, but who cares when you can command the road in one of these mammoths. Right now, the Titan has become a popular tourist attraction amongst vistors to the Sparwood BC area and a video we have to show you below lets you see the side and front views of the vehicle from a tourist’s perspective.

Amazed at how big it is? If that excites you, you may also be interested in a variety of other vehicles which belong in the ‘world’s biggest trucks’ category. These include trucks such as the Caterpillar 797, the Liebherr T 282B and the Bucyrus MT6300AC – all of which wouldn’t look out of place in a Transformers movie. We had to mention that since most of the world is now in Transformers fever with the third movie hitting theaters right now.

Below we have included a series of images of each truck mentioned above, so you can take a look for yourself and decide which one you think looks best. Personally, I think the Bucyrus MT6300AC looks pretty awesome, as it has a certain element of style to it, compared to the Terex Titan which looks a bit boring boring you have to say. However, the Liebherr T 282B looks very nice as well, so that’s definitely a close second after the Bucyrus.

Have you ever visited the Terex Titan in Canada? If you have been lucky enough to experience the beast up close and personal, let us know what you think of the vehicle compared to other huge trucks you’ve seen on your travels.

Terex Titan

Bucyrus MT6300AC

Caterpillar 797

Liebherr T 282B

We’ve also got information on a few truck stops that provide a little luxury when you are tired after a long drive and want to relax a little. One such example is the truck stop in Ohio which is called 77 Gulliver’s Travel Plaza. It features private showers, a billiards room, lounge with cable tv, an electronic game room, a laundromat and even a hair and taning salon.

Alternatively, another luxurious truck stop location you can try is Sierra Sid’s, which is located in Nevada. This one is rather special as it apparently contains memorabilia from Elvis Presley, such as jewelry belonging to Presley’s father, and also four .45 handguns which Elvis was said to use.

If you’re interested in reading more about some luxurious truck stops across the USA, head to this report over at TruckInfo. If you are just looking for an A-Z of truck stops across 48 states in the US, you’ll find this guide useful from BigTruckDriving Jobs.

If you are a truck driver, let us know your opinions on America’s best truck stops.

According to an article by Jennifer Hong of newsoxy the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Truck, looks to have the best gas mileage with 22 miles per gallon. This is a 4-door, 5-seat regular side which is available in four trims. Prices start at $38,340 going up to $47,820.

It seems that trucks which are made by Chevrolet/GMC achieve the best fuel economy; the GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid manages 21-mpg in the city, while on the open road pushes this up to 22-mpg. The prices for the GMC Sierra begin at $38,710 and go up to the 3HB 4×4 which will cost you $48,190.

Automotive.com has a search tool were you can look through all the big manufacturers models and compare specifications.

Does the price of fuel worry you?

All the time your truck is off the road it is costing you money, so make certain that you keep on top of that maintenance schedule. Thankfully help is at hand with the aid of FastMaint CMMS software; it does not matter how big or small your business is, it is said that this is the maintenance software to have. This is not needed if you are a one-man band – that can be done just by making a note on your computer. For more details visit the SM Global website.

One of the cheapest and easiest things to keep your truck running is by getting that oil changed; remember the more work your truck does the sooner you will need to replace that oil. If left too long then the oil will get thin and will not be able to protect all the metal pieces inside. DOITYourself.com recommends that you change the oil every two to three thousand miles – much sooner than a car then.

Keeping an eye on those tires is very important as well, how bad would it be to lose your load because you had no tread left on your tires? These are just two bits of advice; DOITYourself.com has a host of maintenance tips for you.

Considering buying a new truck, then read our recent article on how to compare each truck model, as well as finding out what was Truck of the Year.

When you visit their website you will see that you have the choice to compare up to 4 vehicles at once. All the information that you need to know will be there for you to study, as well as images of the interior and exterior, specs, price and much more. However, I might have found an issue, as there are no 2012 model trucks showing up only cars; you might have to wait a month or two, before the automakers start to release details on their next models.

Do not let that put you off though, as you can still compare 2011 trucks side by side – there’s nothing better than seeing two models next to each other to truly compare those differences.

The Auto Channel also has the same tool; again you can only compare up to four trucks or cars at a time – but how many more would you have on your shortlist? This comparison tool is extensive in the way that you can look at 100 criteria of the truck. Which truck are you considering purchasing and why?

Just a piece of advice, remember that the Ford Explorer 2011 was voted Truck of the Year. Also you need to make certain that you save as much fuel as possible when driving a truck, as we know how much fuel they take; so read our tips on how to extend your gas mileage.

Last year Adam Hughes from associated content compiled a list of the ten worst fuel efficient trucks and SUVs. Top of the list was the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG which only returns 11mpg around the city, and only goes up to 15mpg on the highway. Finishing off the top three was the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 AWD; this achieves 12mpg in the city and 16mpg on the highway.

A great US government website called fueleconomy, is available with a whole host of information and tips to try and help you save money. You can compare different makes and types of vehicles including trucks fuel economy. There are also tools to help you work out what MPG you are getting from your vehicle, tips on more fuel efficient driving, and much more.

Cars.com also lets you compare many different classes of vehicles with mpg ratings for city and highway driving listed. Using guides like these will hopefully help you to save money when purchasing or using your car or truck.

The most common problem that I know off is when these rigs go to overtake you, things are fine that is until they come in; there have been occasions when they get back into the lane too early and their back wheels clip your car. Charles Plueddeman from MSN Autos talks about the time when the same thing happened to Chuck Tannert, a MSN Contributing Editor.

Plueddeman has offered some valuable tips on sharing road with trucks, and how you can stay safe. He goes through a number of situations that we often find ourselves in. The first is what to do when a trucker is tailgating you; he explains that slowing down or speeding up will only make matters worse, so the easiest thing to do is a change lane.

The scariest moment is when two trucks pull side-by-side and you have this moving wall on either side. This is a fear that my father has, but I always tell him to stay calm, as being scared could make you lose control of your vehicle. This is the same advice that Plueddeman gives, so there has to be some truth to it.

For an even greater insight to staying safe on the roads, then who better to offer advice than professional truck drivers. There is an article on PRNewswire that talks about how professional truck drivers have been giving tips to young drivers when driving on the highway. They also got to climb inside a cab of a truck, just to get a trucker’s perspective and see just what they cannot see. This is certainly a great idea, one that is hoped to help both big rig truckers and car drivers be more aware of each other.

Get more advice and tips on a range of subjects here

Take Cadillac, finding these new cars is easy – once you have selected your country first. Once you hit your country’s homepage just select vehicles at the top left and you will see 6 new 2011 models. There you have the choice to build your own or request a quote. For more details visit Cadillac.

Ford is the easiest of them all, as they show their new cars and trucks right on their homepage. Currently there are three new models on the homepage, the 2012 Ford Focus, 2011 Explorer, and the 2011 Fusion Hybrid. You do not have to be an expert to know that the most anticipated of these three vehicles is the Focus. Visit Ford to get full details on all these cars.

Another website that I find very informative is the cars section on About.com. I was very shocked to learn that there are 60 new 2011 models planned for launch. Once you select the image you then have to click on more photos, which is where you will then be taken to another page offering details for the vehicle.

However, one of the most informative websites has to be Motor Trend. Not only does the website offer details on previous models, but also 2011 and 2010 models as well.

Where do you go for all the latest details on new cars and trucks?