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By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief
We spoke with Don Osterberg, vice president of safety at mega-carrier Schneider National and a leader in trucking safety, about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new Compliance, Safety, and Accountability enforcement program.... More >


Underride guards in Japan look weaker but cover more area than here
Trailer Talk blog by Tom Berg, Senior Editor
1/20/2012 - Underride guards are becoming topical in the United States as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is petitioning federal safety authorities to toughen the regulation that govern the design on rear bumpers on trailers. ....

The driver shortage is a myth
On the Road Blog by Jim Park, Equipment Editor
1/20/2012 - There are thousands of men and women out there today with a CDL in their pocket no longer working as truck drivers. Why is the industry moaning about a shortage of drivers? ....

Diversification Diligence
"All That's Trucking" blog by Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief
1/18/2012 - Diversification. It's a tactic trucking companies have been embracing for a while now,....






President Obama Talks Alternative Fuel in Las Vegas
On Thursday, President Obama visited a UPS facility in Las Vegas to pitch a plan to boost the nations' use of natural gas.....

Trailer Industry Strong in 2011; Good Forecast for 2012
The commercial trailer sector finished 2011 on solid footing and is well-situated for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery.....

Cummins Retunes ISX11.9 for Better Economy, Renames It ISX12
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor
Engineers at Cummins have retuned their-heavy duty ISX11.9 diesel for better performance and fuel economy, and marketers have stepped up promotion of the engine by renaming it the ISX12.....

December Used Truck Volumes Better than November, but Lag Year-over-Year

HDRG Names TransAxle 2012 Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year

Report: Interest in Full-size Pickups Bodes Well for Economy

Marten, J.B. Hunt Announce Record Fourth Quarter Results

Portions of Texas Interstate Highways to see Speed Limit Increase

TravelCenters of America Campaign Raises More Than $212,000 for St. Christopher Fund

Eaton Truck Segment Sees Growth in Fourth Quarter

Waste Management Launches First Rotopress Collection Trailers in North America

Meritor and Fras-le Renew North American Supply Agreement

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Fleet Management: Using Technology to Help Cut Main CSA Violations: Speeding and Log Violations
By Jim Beach, Contributing Editor

Trucks & Trailers: Are Underride Guards Good Enough?
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor

Owner Operators: Con-way Freight's Unique Driver Training Schools Surpass 500 Graduates

Maintenance: Outsourcing Your Tire Program
By Jim Park, Equipment Editor

Fuel Smarts: Joule Secures $70 Million For Expansion of Biofuel Demonstration Plant

Engine Smarts: 'Tall' gearing and a big engine deliver 12 mpg in a Class 7 truck, expedited-freight hauler claims
Engine Smarts column by Tom Berg, Senior Editor

Safety & Compliance: QES Webinar Emphasizes EOBRs for Management, Compliance
By Jim Beach, Contributing Editor



Load Delivered Logistics Introduces Mobile App
1/27/2012 - Load Delivered Logistics launched a new mobile phone application, Load Finder.....

Racor Introduces 700 Series Fuel/Water Separators
1/27/2012 - Racor Division of Parker Hannifin introduced the 700 series fuel filter/water separators with integrated priming pump.....

Ryder Launches RydeSmart 3.0 Onboard Telematics System
1/27/2012 - Ryder System introduced RydeSmart 3.0, its next-generation onboard telematics system.....

Networkfleet Fuel and Service Card with Integrated Reporting
1/27/2012 - Networkfleet announced its new Networkfleet Fuel and Service Card with integrated fuel card reporting.....

Meritor Releases Advanced Aftermarket Brake Linings, adds PlatinumShield II for Reman Brake Shoes
1/26/2012 - Meritor added two innovations to its line of remanufactured aftermarket brake products to improve brake shoe life and to standardize fleet lining options with new reduced stopping distance rules.....

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DO YOU KNOW A FLEET EXEC WHO HAS 'FUELSMARTS?'

Heavy Duty Trucking's editors are looking for the industry's most innovative leaders when it comes to saving money on fuel, whether it's spec'ing cutting-edge equipment, creative ways to train and incentivize drivers, trying alternative fuels or other industry-leading strategies. We will honor three to five of these leaders as our 2012 HDT Truck Fleet Innovators.

The HDT Truck Fleet Innovators will be profiled in the March 2012 issue, as well as asked for their thoughts on issues throughout the year. We will honor these leaders and feature them on a panel discussion at the 2012 Fleet Forum to be held March 21, 2012, at the Kentucky Fairgrounds in Louisville, Ky.

If you know an innovative executive who fits these criteria, you can nominate them for HDT Truck Fleet Innovator by filling out the online form. You can even nominate yourself! The deadline for nominations is December 23.

You can read about 2010 and 2011 Truck Fleet Innovators here.

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