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Equipmentby Jim ParkNovember 11, 2019

How Tires and Wheels Can Help Save Fuel

From the axle spindle to the tread rubber, the rotating mass at the end of your axles have an impact on fuel economy.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeNovember 11, 2019

Q&A: Meritor's Villavarayan on Electrification, Air Disc Brakes

Meritor's Chris Villavarayan talks to HDT about how disruption and globalization contributed to its latest raft of new products.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeNovember 8, 2019

How One Fleet Discovered Holes in Its Fuel-Economy Strategy

Hirschbach Motor Lines wasn't getting the expected fuel economy returns from its aerodynamic devices until the fleet sought the help of Mesilla Valley Transportation to conduct proper testing.

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Fleet Managementby Stephane BabcockNovember 7, 2019

Roadrunner Freight Develops App to Increase Driver Communication

Keeping track of your fleet can be further complicated when using independent contractors. Roadrunner Freight decided to come up with its own solution.

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Equipmentby Denise RondiniNovember 6, 2019

How Tariffs Are Affecting the Price of Truck Parts [Commentary]

With tariffs as high as 30% on imported goods, at least a portion of the increased prices of truck parts are being passed onto fleet consumers. So what's the best way for fleets to deal with it?

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Aftermarketby Denise RondiniNovember 4, 2019

How to Choose the Right Diagnostics Tool for Your Fleet

Not all diagnostic tools are created equal. Knowing their features as well as defining expectations will help fleets get the best tool for their needs.

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Fuel SmartsCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeNovember 1, 2019

HDT's Top Green Fleets of 2019

All of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine's Top Green Fleets of 2019 take sustainability to the next level — through fuel economy, freight efficiency, alternative fuels, energy savings, and more.

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Safety & Complianceby Jim ParkOctober 31, 2019

Test Drive: Trading Mirrors for Video Monitors

If Stoneridge’s MirrorEye system is any indication, the transition from conventional mirrors to a camera monitor system may be easier and safer than you think.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeOctober 31, 2019

3 Things You Might Not Know About Federal Trucking Regulations

At the NACV show in Atlanta, safety and compliance expert John Seidl shared some insight into the upcoming entry-level driver training standards, the best ways to learn about federal regulations, and an under-utilized way to improve your CSA scores.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2019

The Front Lines of the Battle Against Truck Driver Detention [Commentary]

Driver detention is a major cause of concern because of the cascading bad effects that come from severe delays. Anecdotal reports indicate that there has been some progress made in battling detention.

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