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Aftermarket•by Denise Rondini•October 4, 2019

All-Makes Parts Programs Expand Reach [Commentary]

It seems that lately OEMs are really focusing on promoting all-makes parts programs more heavily. What’s behind the push?

Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•October 4, 2019

Is There a Better Way to Drug Test?

DOT-Required urine testing has known shortcomings but in an industry faced with difficulty finding and keeping qualified drivers, some worry that stricter drug-testing protocols will only make the situation worse. Part 4 of HDT's Trucking Under the Influence Series.

Drivers•by Sergio Rojas•October 3, 2019

How Human Touch Could Improve Driver Health [Commentary]

Human touch is far more profound and connected to our mental and physical well-being than most of us think or realize.

Maintenance•by Jim Park•October 3, 2019

Waiting to Jump on the FA-4 Oil Wagon

FA-4 motor oils may be the best thing ever to happen to diesel engines, but not all fleets are yet reaping the benefits.

Equipment•by Jack Roberts•October 3, 2019

Q&A: Kenworth’s Baney on Innovating Amidst Rapid Change

Kevin Baney, Kenworth’s new general manager, is determined to stay focused on customers, even in a time of great technological disruption.

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•September 30, 2019

Is California Trying to Kill the Independent Contractor Model? [Commentary]

Instead of focusing on companies that abuse the independent contractor model to avoid paying employee benefits, California has decided to do away with independent contractors as a regular part of operations at all.

Fleet Management•Cover Story•by Jack Roberts•September 30, 2019

How Telematics Can Improve a Truck Fleet's Operations

Integration and data analytics are turning telematics into a valuable, customizable tool that can improve every part of a fleet’s operations.

Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•September 27, 2019

Q&A: Lidia Yan is Changing the Drayage Market

With a background in logistics and e-commerce in both the U.S. and China, Lidia Yan recognized a market need for a simpler, technology-enabled marketplace to match freight with capacity. In 2015, she founded Next, a trucker-centric freight-matching app and marketplace. Since then, she has led the company to 500% revenue growth.

Safety & Compliance•by Deborah Lockridge•September 25, 2019

Why Can't We Treat Marijuana Use Like Alcohol?

Marijuana legalization proponents often argue that cannabis should be treated like alcohol – legal to use, but illegal to drive while impaired. But how do you enforce that?

Drivers•by James Menzies•September 25, 2019

Do You Have What it Takes to be a 'Best Fleet to Drive For'?

It has been a dozen years since the Best Fleets to Drive For program was launched at the depth of the economic crisis. Here's a look at how far the program has come – and what factors are gaining in importance when evaluating the truckload fleets most favored by truck drivers.

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