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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby David CullenMay 10, 2019

2019 Fleet Innovators: Trucking's Best and Brightest Leaders

The seven 2019 Truck Fleet Innovators are forward-thinkers who lead by example, overcoming challenges and leveraging opportunities. They are recognized for accomplishments in areas ranging from being on the cutting edge of vehicle design to switching up driver pay programs.

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Fleet Managementby Rolf LockwoodMay 9, 2019

Commentary: Reduce Your Cargo Theft Risk

There are many modern tricks for preventing cargo theft, such as electronic seals and sensors and all manner of tracking tools, but one of the first rules has to be dead simple: Don’t let your vehicles be left at risk.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkMay 7, 2019

The Slow Switch to FA-4 Engine Oils

Even with potential fuel economy gains, fleets have been slow to adopt the new FA-4 engine oils. Experts from ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council explore some of the reasons why fleets seem to be waiting.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkMay 6, 2019

What 48-Volt Electrical Systems Could Mean for Trucking

Trucking maintenance experts examine the challenges and advantages of converting truck electrical systems to 48 volts from the current 12-volt standard.

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Fleet Managementby Jeff KauffmanMay 2, 2019

When Economic Data Isn’t What It Appears to Be

The first few months of 2019 showed many inconsistencies in economic data, varying wildly from month to month. Is our economy really this inconsistent or is there another reason for the variation?

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsMay 2, 2019

Q&A: Anthony Levandowski on the Future of Autonomous Trucks

Pronto AI founder and CEO Anthony Levandowski has scaled back his timeline for fully autonomous trucks somewhat. But he still sees the technology as vital for fleets in the near future.

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Maintenanceby Asa SharpMay 1, 2019

How Balancing Truck Tires Helps the Bottom Line

Tire balancing has changed over the years – both the techniques used and the reasons for doing it. If you're not balancing your tractor and trailer tire and wheel assemblies, you could be leaving money on the table.

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Fuel Smartsby Steven MartinezApril 26, 2019

Electric Trucks Take Center Stage in Alt-Fuel Discussion

For fleets, the availability and viability of electric trucks is still a mystery. Even for early adopters with an interest, the options are few and the realities are unknown.

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Fuel Smartsby Stephane BabcockApril 25, 2019

DTNA CEO Sees the Electric Truck End Game

Daimler Trucks North America President and CEO Roger Nielsen recently sat down with HDT to discuss the future of electric trucks in the industry and why it is the end game that everyone is pushing towards.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkApril 24, 2019

What’s Behind the Grille of the New Nikola Hydrogen-Electric Truck

Nikola's new hydrogen-electric tractor features scads of new technology. It's truly new from the ground up and drivers assigned to such trucks certainly won't be suffering.

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