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Maintenance•by Jim Park•December 27, 2019

Which Lift Best Suits Your Needs?

Heavy-duty vehicle lifts come in a variety of designs; some may be more suitable than others to your operation. Here's a brief description of several lift types, just to get you thinking.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•December 26, 2019

Choose the Right Lift for your Fleet

Vehicle lifts come in a dizzying variety of configurations, usually targeted to certain intended applications. Deciding what you want to do with a lift is the first step in choosing the right machine for your shop.

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Equipment•by Staff•December 26, 2019

HDT's 2019 Top Photo Galleries

Whether it's an overview of a trucking show or a more detailed look at a new truck or technology, HDT photo galleries give readers a look at a topic in a way that words just can't convey. Here are the 2019 photo galleries that drew the most web traffic.

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Equipment•by Jack Roberts•December 26, 2019

HDT's 2019 Test Drives in Review

Our editors get to climb behind the wheel of some truly fascinating pieces of equipment. Here's a look back at 2019's test drives.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•December 23, 2019

Shop Lifts can Increase Productivity, Employee Satisfaction

Ask technicians whether they prefer working in a puddle under a truck on a creeper or out in broad daylight under a truck hoisted 70 inches in the air. Using vehicle lifts in the shop can increase productivity, but lifts can also be a great way to boost employee morale and retention.

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Fleet Management•by Mike Manges •December 23, 2019

New Year to Bring Challenges for Trucking Industry

The new year will be a tough one for the trucking industry, according to Steve Tam, vice president of research for ACT Research.

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Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•December 23, 2019

The 2019 Truck Aftermarket in Review

Denise Rondini looks back at the trends that shaped the commercial truck aftermarket in 2019.

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Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•December 23, 2019

Six Ways To Avoid Counterfeit Parts

While the threat from counterfeit parts seems to have eased somewhat, it’s still wise to take steps to protect your fleet.

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Equipment•by Jim Park•December 19, 2019

In Defense of Older Used Trucks

Older trucks can be affordable alternatives to high payments and sketchy reliability – two things that will quickly kill an owner-operator's or small fleet's chances for success.

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Maintenance•by Jim Park•December 17, 2019

Maintaining Trailer Electrical Systems

There's technology on the horizon that will improve trailer electrical system performance, but in the meantime, basic electrical maintenance, done right, will see you through.

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