Articles

Maintenance•by Jim Park•September 9, 2019

How to Prevent Wheel-End Fires

There are dozens of ways to set a wheel-end on fire. Most of them are completely avoidable.

Maintenance•by Jack Roberts•September 9, 2019

Who's Going to Work on Electric and Alt-Fuel Trucks?

Fleets of the future are likely to be powered by a variety of drivetrains and fuels. Can an industry dealing with a technician shortage find the skilled workers it needs to keep them running?

Safety & Compliance•by David Cullen•September 6, 2019

Driver-Training Rule Rolling Out, Wrinkles or Not

Revisions made or sought this year will make it easier for some to get a CDL, but may delay compliance for parts of the rule for training providers and state agencies.

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•September 6, 2019

A Supply Chain Geek Explains How Technology is Changing Logistics

There are plenty of startup companies that say they can revolutionize logistics by using technology to make it more efficient. Yet there are many within the transportation and trucking industry already doing that. One of them is Schneider.

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)•by Jim Beach•September 5, 2019

How Data From ELDs Can Improve Your Bottom Line

ELDs give all fleets the opportunity to reap benefits by mining and analyzing their ELD data. Like any mining operation, you need tools to unearth the true nuggets.

Fleet Management•by HDT Staff•September 5, 2019

Dedicated Hauler Smooths Dispatching with Tailored System

When your business is primarily dedicated carriage, productivity must be top of mind. And it is for Bluegrass Trucking, according to Director of Operations Chris Hart, who says, “We capitalize on utilization of our equipment.”

Equipment•by Jim Park•September 5, 2019

Test Drive: Hino's XL 8 Class 8 Straight Truck

Hino's new forray into the Class 8 truck market is the XL 8 straight truck. Equipment Editor Jim Park was able to take it for a spin recently and found that this "Baby 8" will go head to head with any competitor and come out ahead in several ways.

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)•by Staff•September 4, 2019

ELDs: The Final Countdown

A special downloadable supplement by the editorial staff of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine, "ELDs: The Final Countdown," offers in-depth information on managing the ELD-to-AOBRD transition and getting the most out of electronic logging devices.

Fuel Smarts•Cover Story•by Jim Park•September 4, 2019

Will Future Trucks Be Powered by Batteries or Fuel Cells?

Battery- and fuel-cell-powered electric trucks are new to the market. Can different technologies find a home, or will a single winner emerge?

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•September 4, 2019

Commentary: Make Your Voice Heard on Hours-Of-Service Proposal

As FMCSA looks to fast track its proposal to update hours of service regulations it is important that fleets and trucking industry stakeholders take the time to read and voice their opinions of the changes.

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